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SBC This Week
Hosted by Brandon Porter & Laura Erlanson · EN
A weekly news roundup from the Southern Baptist Convention as well as guest interviews from today's top church leaders.
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2026 SBC Annual Meeting preview, CP giving up in May, Proposed resolutions released
1w ago00:22:31Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Laura Erlanson and Brandon Porter share a preview of the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting, report on May 2026 Cooperative Program giving, discuss the proposed resolutions for the Annual Meeting, highlight the Disability Needs Task Force recommendation and share about Evan Lenow's preparation to lead the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission.
Transcribe →Annual Meeting issues and personalities, A new worship devotional, An interview with Clint Pressley
2w ago00:49:13Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson share stories and themes as they head into the SBC Annual Meeting. They highlight a story on understanding the work of the Holy Spirit, discuss the need for digital decluttering, and Laura talks with SBC President Clint Pressley.
Transcribe →Interviews with Willy Rice and Josh Powell, Albert Mohler announces proposed amendment, Interview with EC President Jeff Iorg
3w ago00:45:43Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson highlight recent interviews with known SBC presidential candidates Willy Rice and Josh Powell, detail Albert Mohler's proposed amendment to the SBC Constitution, learn about a new strategy from the International Mission Board, hear annual meeting plans from SBC Executive Committee President Jeff Iorg and much more.
Transcribe →Interview with 2026 Presidential Nominee Josh Powell
4w ago00:51:06Tap to summarizeBrandon Porter and Laura Erlanson interview South Carolina pastor Josh Powell, a potential nominee for president at the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting.
Transcribe →Interview with 2026 Presidential Nominee Willy Rice
4w ago00:57:34Tap to summarizeBrandon Porter and Laura Erlanson interview Florida pastor Willy Rice, a potential for SBC president at the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting.
Transcribe →International Mission Board appoints 71 new missionaries, Annual Meeting previews, Interview with Paul Chitwood
May 1500:42:35Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson share about the recent International Mission Board meeting, share about two potential nominees for 2nd vice president at the SBC Annual Meeting, give an overview of the exhibit halls and meeting at the SBC Annual Meeting, highlight a World Cup evangelistic resource from the North American Mission Board, talk with IMB President Paul Chitwood and much more.
Transcribe →2025 Annual Church Profile report, NAMB trustees meet, An interview with Jonathan Howe
May 800:37:46Tap to summarizeBrandon Porter and Laura Erlanson share information and insight related to the 2025 Annual Church Profile report, encourage pastors to take the Guidestone/Lifeway compensation study, share about the recent North American Mission Board meeting, report the April 2026 Cooperative Program giving, and give details on increased baptisms in Wyoming and a sports outreach event in Utah and Idaho. Plus, we get an update on the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting from Jonathan Howe.
Transcribe →NAMB announces church planting growth, Clergy Act passed U.S. House, Pastors' Conference preview with Aaron Burgner
May 100:39:52Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson detail a new report from the North American Mission Board with the highest totals of church plants since 2016. We hear about the passage of the Clergy Act in the U.S. House and how the Supreme Court protected a New Jersey pregnancy support center. We also have updates on state convention initiatives, including reaching the FIFA World Cup in Kansas City. Aaron Burgner stops by to highlight the 2026 SBC Pastors' Conference.
Transcribe →Lifeway elects Ryan Blackwell to lead, SEBTS calls Scott Pace to follow Danny Akin, Child Abuse Awareness Month
Apr 2400:35:08Tap to summarizeApril has been an eventful month for the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), marked by significant leadership changes and essential discussions surrounding child safety. In this post, we'll explore key updates, including the appointment of new entity presidents and the importance of Child Abuse Awareness Month.
Transcribe →Evan Lenow affirmed to lead ERLC, Seminaries hold spring trustee meetings, SBC Pastors' Conference update
Apr 1700:50:34Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson talk about Evan Lenow's call to lead the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, give updates from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, report on the announced nomination of Craig Carlisle as 1st vice president at the SBC Annual Meeting and details about the 2026 SBC Pastors' Conference. Plus, we interview poet and author Malcolm Guite about imaginative apologetics.
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