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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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30:48

July Cooperative Program giving dips; The courts...

SBC This Week ·

2025/08/08

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.

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38:48

Leatherwood steps down at ERLC; 250 years of U.S....

SBC This Week ·

2025/08/01

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

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27:40

7 areas to watch in the SBC in 2025

SBC This Week ·

2025/07/25

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.

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44:33

Remembering John MacArthur, Ben Mandrell called as...

SBC This Week ·

2025/07/18

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.

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45:20

Care for Texas flood victims, Ben Mandrell named...

SBC This Week ·

2025/07/11

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.

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37:38

Supreme Court opens door to defund Planned...

SBC This Week ·

2025/06/27

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.

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29:26

SBC 2025 Annual Meeting wrap up; Lifeway Research on...

SBC This Week ·

2025/06/20

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.

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37:36

May Cooperative Program giving; Proposed SBC Business...

SBC This Week ·

2025/06/06

In this episoode, Laura Erlanson and Brandon Porter share the Cooperative Program giving from May, discuss the proposed SBC Business and Financial Plan to be presented at the 2025 SBC Annual Meeting, an update from Truett McConnell University, and an interview with SBC President Clint Pressley.

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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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