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SBC This Week

Brandon Porter & Laura Erlanson

A weekly news roundup from the Southern Baptist Convention as well as guest interviews from today"s top church leaders.

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13:01

SBCPC #14 - Focus on the Family

SBC This Week ·

2025/06/03

In this episode, DJ sits down with Josh, the Director of Church Engagement at Focus on the Family, to talk about the heart behind their ministry and how they’re serving pastors across the country. Josh shares what Focus on the Family is doing to support church leaders, including a special opportunity just for pastors attending the upcoming pastors conference—a free weekend retreat! If you’re attending the SBC Pastors’ Conference, don’t miss your chance to meet the Focus on The Family team

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34:39

2025 Resolutions released, Pastors attrition rate, A...

SBC This Week ·

2025/05/30

In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson highlight the eight resolutions by the SBC Resolutions Committee, the possible move of the 2027 SBC Annual Meeting, the official release of a book celebrating 100 years of the Cooperative Program, Lifeway's Black Church Conference coming in July, Pastor's mental health and when women became messengers to the SBC annual meeting.

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47:13

SBCPC #13 - D.J. Horton introduces Shane and Shane

SBC This Week ·

2025/05/28

In this episode, D.J. introduces worship leaders and founders of The Worship Initiative, Shane and Shane. Together, they dive into their powerful stories of salvation and how a simple “yes” to God set them on the path to starting their band. As the conversation unfolds, Shane and Shane highlight the important relationship between pastors and worship leaders, emphasizing the value of unity and mutual support. Tune in to this podcast to discover how collaboration between these roles can

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45:41

International Mission Board trustees meeting; Abuse...

SBC This Week ·

2025/05/23

Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson recap this week's International Mission Board trustee meeting, the storm recovery in Kentucky and Missouri, what 11 former SBC presidents are saying about the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, a sexual abuse prevention event at the SBC Annual and heartwarming Memorial Day stories.

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20:19

SBCPC #12 - D.J. Horton & Nathan Lino

SBC This Week ·

2025/05/19

In this episode, D.J. sits down with Pastor Nathan Lino to talk about the condition of the heart and what it means to truly trust the Lord. Nathan shares his personal journey and opens up about how the Lord used difficult circumstances to grow his faith and reshape his priorities. Don’t miss this powerful conversation about surrender, trust, and making your relationship with God the center of it all.

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34:02

Cooperative Program Centennial Celebration in...

SBC This Week ·

2025/05/16

In this episode, Laura Erlanson and Brandon Porter talk about the Cooperative Program Centennial Celebration in Memphis this week, the release of the 2025 Book of Reports, the celebration of CP100 in Dallas; the many salvations from the Serve Tour in Evansville and an evangelistic ministry at horse racing tracks.

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16:54

SBCPC #11 - D.J. Horton and Dwayne Milioni

SBC This Week ·

2025/05/12

In this episode, D.J. converses with Dr. Dwayne Milioni, Lead Pastor of Open Door Church in Raleigh, NC, and Associate Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Celebrating 25 years of pastoral leadership, Dr. Milioni shares his journey from growing up in a Christian home to becoming a passionate mentor for the next generation of preachers. With over 20 church plants and 100 international workers sent out under his leadership, and as founder of the Pillar Church

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34:03

Trustee reports from NAMB, Gateway Seminary; A...

SBC This Week ·

2025/05/09

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31:36

2024 Annual Church Profile stats; Celebrating dozens...

SBC This Week ·

2025/05/02

In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson discuss the recent news that baptisms and church attendance was up in Southern Baptist churches in 2024, how dozens of International Mission Board missionaries are giving thanks for cooperation as they approach retirement, Supreme Court cases that are hitting close to home, the retirement of Hispanic leader Bobby Sena and marking the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.

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42:17

Baptism Sunday; Committee on Nominations; Keith...

SBC This Week ·

2025/04/25

In this episode, Brandon and Laura look back at how God worked on Easter Sunday and give a preview of Baptism Sunday, look at two religious liberty legal cases, discuss a NOBTS trustees report, celebrate Adam Groza's first year at Gateway and reflect on Southeastern Seminary's Keith Harper.

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30:23

Clint Pressley to be nominated for 2nd SBC...

SBC This Week ·

2025/04/18

Brandon and Laura talk about the announced nomination of Clint Pressley for his second term as SBC president, entity trustee reports, the Serve Tour in Virginia Beach, and why Prestonwood's Jeremiah Johnston says the Resurrection needs to be emphasized.

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28:02

SBC25 Updates, Seminary Trustee Reports, & A Hymn...

SBC This Week ·

2025/04/11

This week on SBC This Week, we’ve got the latest updates as preparations ramp up for the 2025 SBC Annual Meeting in Dallas — including hotel availability, volunteer opportunities, and the launch of this year’s app. We cover nomination news for SBC Recording Secretary, leadership transitions in West Virginia, and encouraging reports of financial stability and enrollment growth from Southwestern and Midwestern seminaries. Plus, we discuss recent legislative moves in Texas and Missouri to

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41:12

Important legal update; March Cooperative Program...

SBC This Week ·

2025/04/04

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24:07

Preliminary agenda for 2025 SBC Annual Meeting;...

SBC This Week ·

2025/03/28

Brandon Porter and Jonathan Howe share the preliminary 2025 SBC Annual Meeting schedule, provide details about the 2025 Crossover event and introduce a potential 2nd vice president candidate.

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19:52

SBCPC #10 - D.J. Horton & David Woo Joon Kim

SBC This Week ·

2025/03/24

In this episode, D.J. introduces David Woo Joon Kim, whose journey of faith spans continents. Born in South Korea and raised in Guatemala, David was the first Korean student in the history of Guatemala. His parents, driven by a missional heart, planted a church where just two families began worshiping together—eventually growing into a church community. David’s life took a transformative turn at a high school retreat in Texas, where he met the Lord and answered the call to ministry. Now

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38:22

SBC DR responds to a deadly line of storms; A...

SBC This Week ·

2025/03/21

Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson discuss SBC disaster relief efforts following a line of deadly storms, a timeline of recent SBC legal expenses, a Lifeway Research study that says half of protestant churches are growing and much more.

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23:18

SBCPC #9 - D.J. Horton & Dr. Robert Smith

SBC This Week ·

2025/03/17

Episode Description: In this week’s episode, D.J. talks with Dr. Robert Smith Jr., a pastor, husband, father, professor, and, above all, a devoted follower of Christ. Dr. Smith shares how his students have become his congregation as he pours into the lives of others with wisdom, faith, and love. His mission is to offer his life as a sacrifice to God, influencing those who follow him as he follows Christ. He also gives us a glimpse into his upcoming message at the pastors’ conference, where

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26:33

The DOJ closes its investigation of the SBC, Lifeway...

SBC This Week ·

2025/03/14

This episode is sponsored by the Israel Ministry of Tourism - https://holyland.israel.travel - Brandon and Laura discuss the news that the DOJ closed their investigation into the SBC, the ERLC files a brief on a religious liberty case before the Supreme Court, Eric Ramsey is leaving the West Virginia Convention of Southern Baptists, pastor may be able opt back into Social Security Security and Lifeway Research shares interesting trends in church growth.

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26:44

SBCPC #8 - D.J. Horton & Juan Sánchez

SBC This Week ·

2025/03/10

In this week’s episode, D.J. introduces Juan Sánchez, Senior Pastor of High Pointe Baptist Church, theologian, author, and professor, as he explores the intersection of faith, theology, and everyday life. Juan talks about his experience sharing the gospel in the Spanish-speaking world and the opportunities that God placed him in. With a passion for biblical truth and a heart for discipleship, Juan is excited to unpack Scripture at the Pastors’ Conference. Tune in and be strengthened in your

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48:49

State Leadership Changes in Arizona and Alaska;...

SBC This Week ·

2025/03/07

This episode is sponsored by the Israel Ministry of Tourism - https://holyland.israel.travel/In this episode of SBC This Week, hosts Laura Erlanson and Jonathan Howe discuss various topics related to the Southern Baptist Convention, including insights from a recent survey about the annual meeting, the Week of Prayer for North American Missions, leadership transitions in state executives, updates on the Department of Justice investigation, and new initiatives from Guidestone. They also cover

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