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Southern Baptist elected Speaker of the House; Amicus brief raises concern

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.

Israel-Hamas war sparks worldwide interest; Seminary trustee recaps

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.

Giving totals announced, AAEO hits record high

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.

IMB trustees meet, SBC24 theme announced, and an interview with Jay Adkins

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.

September EC Meeting Recap

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.

SBC EC Reduces Staff; An Interview with Jared Wellman

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.

ARITF Update, Lifeway Trustees Meet

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.

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