SBC This Week

Amy Whitfield & Jonathan Howe

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A weekly news roundup from the Southern Baptist Convention as well as guest interviews.

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474 episodes

Iorg unanimously elected to lead SBC Executive Committee

Jeff Iorg, the current president of Gateway Seminary, was unanimously elected to lead the SBC Executive Committee during a special called EC meeting in Dallas. Also, Charles Smith was named the new president at the University of Mobile.

18m
Mar 22
IVF conversation centerpiece of ERLC work

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) has taken the center stage in ethics and politics discussions over the last month. The ERLC has recently released an explainer to help Southern Baptists in the national conversation.

27m
Mar 16
AAEO Season & Committee on Resolutions named for SBC24

It's Annie Armstrong Easter Offering season, and we have great news about that and CP giving from February. Also, SBC President Bart Barber has announced the Committee on Resolutions for the SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis.

29m
Mar 08
Iorg announced as EC president/CEO candidate

Outgoing president of Gateway Seminary, Jeff Iorg, has been identified as the nominee for the president/CEO role at the SBC Executive Committee. The EC will meet March 21 to vote on Iorg.

29m
Mar 01
EC meets, announces potential presidential candidate meeting

The EC met in Nashville and heard updates from the ARITF, SBC President Bart Barber, and the President Search Team. As a result, there is the potential for a special called meeting in March to elect a new EC president.

26m
Feb 23
IMB appoints 62 new missionaries; Henry Blackaby dies

IMB held a commissioning service in Phoenix and sent 62 new missionaries to the nations. Also, Henry Blackaby, author of Experiencing God, went to be with the Lord.

30m
Feb 16
CP update and a candidate for the 2025 Pastors’ Conference

CP giving results were posted and the YTD total is tracking below budget still. Also, Georgia pastor Brad Whitt will be nominated for the presidency of the 2025 SBC Pastors' Conference in June.

31m
Feb 09
Keahbone to be nominated for SBC President

Oklahoma pastor Mike Keahbone has been announced as a candidate for the SBC presidency at this summer's SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis. Also, Lifeway held its winter trustee meeting.

28m
Feb 02
Hammond withdraws from consideration for EC presidency

Georgia Baptist state executive director Thomas Hammond pulled his name from consideration for the presidency of the SBC Executive Committee. Also, The Road to Indy has started with the Annual Meeting on the horizon.

31m
Jan 26
Southern Baptists respond to cold weather across the nation

Winter weather affected much of the country this past week and Southern Baptists were ready to serve those affected by the frigid temperatures and record snowfall. Also, Southern Baptists joined others in standing against abortion.

27m
Jan 19
EC to present presidential candidate in February

The SBC Executive Committee's president search team has announced they plan to bring forward a candidate for the entity's vacant presidency at its scheduled February meeting. Also, GuideStone announced it will be the benefits provider for the Global United Methodist denomination.

18m
Jan 12
Junior Hill dies at age 87

Legendary Southern Baptist evangelist Junior Hill passed away January 3 leaving behind a legacy of Kingdom work. Also, December CP receipts came in above budget to close out the year.

27m
Jan 05
Top ten stories of 2023 & an interview with Bart Barber

In this final episode of 2023, Brandon Porter recaps the biggest stories of the year and sits down with SBC President Bart Barber for a mid-year update on the Convention.

32m
Dec 22, 2023
Tornadoes sweep across Tennessee; Missouri church ransacked

Tornadoes in the Middle Tennessee area killed six and left a path of destruction affecting neighborhoods, business, schools and churches. Also, a Missouri church was ransacked by vandals and police have no leads.

20m
Dec 15, 2023
IMB Week of Prayer and SBC task force updates

This past week was the IMB Week of Prayer for International Missions in support of the 2023 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Also, there were several updates from Convention task forces this week including the ARITF.

26m
Dec 08, 2023
EC president search update; Rosalynn Carter dies

The search team tasked with finding the next SBC Executive Committee president released a significant update this week about their timeline. Also, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter passed away this week.

16m
Dec 04, 2023
Gaines announces cancer diagnosis; An interview with Amy Whitfield

Former SBC president Steve Gaines announced last week that he had recently been diagnosed with kidney cancer. Also, Amy Whitfield stops by the show to discuss her new children's book about Lottie Moon.

28m
Nov 24, 2023
IMB sends 49 to the nations; An interview with Aaron Meraz

IMB held a sending celebration this week in which they sent nearly 50 missionaries to the nations. Also, Aaron Meraz stops by the podcast to talk about the great work of Mission:Dignity.

29m
Nov 17, 2023
State convention leaders file amicus brief against NAMB, Pressley open to SBC presidency

A Randy Adams-led coalition has filed an amicus brief against NAMB in Will McRaney's lawsuit appeal. Also, North Carolina pastor Clint Pressley has announced his openness to being nominated for SBC president.

42m
Nov 10, 2023
$4.8 million gift kicks off LMCO season for IMB

The IMB got a massive gift—the second largest single gift ever—to kick off the 2024 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering season. Also, the North Carolina state government granted $5 million to North Carolina Baptists on Mission for disaster relief.

38m
Nov 03, 2023
Southern Baptist elected Speaker of the House; Amicus brief raises concern

Mike Johnson (R, La.) was elected Speaker of the House this week, and he's a member of a Louisiana Baptist church. Interestingly enough, he replaced a California Southern Baptist, Kevin McCarthy, in the role. Also, an amicus brief filed by several entities in a Kentucky Supreme Court case has raised concern among many Southern Baptists.

33m
Oct 28, 2023
Israel-Hamas war sparks worldwide interest; Seminary trustee recaps

The eyes of the world are focused on Israel's war with Hamas, and Southern Baptists are responding to the humanitarian needs that have resulted from the conflict. Also, several Southern Baptist seminary trustee board met this week—including SBTS who honored Dr. Albert Mohler for his 30 years as president.

26m
Oct 20, 2023
Statement of support for Israel released and an interview with Dan Darling

Following the terrorist attacks on Israel by Hamas, several evangelical leaders released a statement of support for Israel and a call for peace in the region. Dan Darling stopped by the show to discuss the statement with Brandon and Laura.

40m
Oct 14, 2023
Giving totals announced, AAEO hits record high

Giving totals for the year are out and while both Cooperative Program giving and the Lottie Moon Christmas offering both topped $190 million, the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering set a new record with more than $70.2 million given to support missions and church planting across North America.

22m
Oct 06, 2023
IMB trustees meet, SBC24 theme announced, and an interview with Jay Adkins

The International Mission Board met this week and commissioned a set of new missionaries. Also, there was a big announcement about the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, and Jay Adkins stopped by the show to talk with Brandon and Laura about the task force he is leading.

35m
Sep 29, 2023
September EC Meeting Recap

The September 2023 SBC Executive Committee meeting is in the books and Brandon & Laura have all the details from the meeting as well as an update on a SWBTS student who is on the verge of making the America's Got Talent finals.

22m
Sep 22, 2023
SBC EC Reduces Staff; An Interview with Jared Wellman

Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson are hosting again this week and there's a lot of news in the SBC to cover. The EC was forced to cut staff and CP is below budget heading into the last month of the fiscal year. Also, Jared Wellman joins the program to discuss the new Cooperation Group.

40m
Sep 15, 2023
Southern Baptists respond in wake of Hurricane Idalia

Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson are back this week and have an update on Southern Baptist work in response to the destructions left by Hurricane Idalia.

28m
Sep 09, 2023
ARITF Update, Lifeway Trustees Meet

Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson are back this week and have an update from the ARITF and a full report from Lifeway's trustee meeting. George Schroeder also joins for an interview about the new BP Sports podcast—Gridiron & The Gospel.

32m
Sep 01, 2023
Credential Committee leaders announced; Dockery installed at SWBTS

Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson fill in this week and cover the news of the week including some developments at Southwestern as well some new leadership on the Credentials Committee.

33m
Aug 25, 2023