In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson talk about the formation of the ERLC president search committee; the theme for the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting and Pastors' Conference; how the International Mission Board is helping to mobilize the next generation; a Bible study rooted in a story of suffering and how a church cleverly used a community magazine to communicate with members and reach prospects.

In this week's episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson talk about the dip in Cooperative Program giving in July, a new podcast series on the Cooperative Program, a win for religious liberty, how two churches are forming a unique partnership, how Southwestern Seminary is finding solid ground and an Army veteran's return to Nagasaki, Japan 25 years after the nuclear blast ending World Word II.

In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson cover Brent Leatherwood's resignation from the lead spot at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, the 250th anniversary of chaplains in the U.S. military, how a seminary professor's departure sparked a discussion on the "Great Traditions" of the Christian faith and a wisdom-filled interview with youth ministry consultant Jody Livingston

In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson look back at the first seven months of 2025 to highlight seven areas of interest across the Southern Baptist Convention. From legal and financial updates to missions and church planting, they discuss the stories that have shaped 2025.

In this episode, Laura Erlanson and Brandon Porter discuss the life and legacy of John MacArthur, Bellevue Baptist Church's calling Ben Mandrell as senior pastor and how Lifeway will make a leadership transition, continued flood recovery in Texas, the implications of pastors taking on politics, the 100th anniversary of the Scopes Monkey Trial and how a Texas pastor was kidnapped and driven at gunpoint to the Mexican border.

In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson talked about the sorrow and devastation due to the floods in Kerrville, Texas, Ben Mandrell being named the pastoral candidate at Bellevue Baptist in Cordova, Tenn., SBC President Clint Pressley opening the U.S. Senate in prayer, the clarifying of the Johnson Amendment and an interview with Jen Wilkin and Scott McConnell on deep discipleship.

In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson talk about several Supreme Court decisions made this week, how a Gallup poll reveals how local church attendance affects one's views on abortion, an update on accreditation sanctions at Southwestern Seminary, the Don Currence bobblehead and a new book from Guidestone's Hance Dilbeck.

Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson recap a Supreme Court case dealing with gender transition treatments, the release of audio from the Great Commission Resurgence task force, highlights from the 2025 SBC Annual Meeting, Mission:Dignity Sunday and how a stolen camera was carefully recovered.