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A weekly news roundup from the Southern Baptist Convention as well as guest interviews.
Conversations with prominent pastors, teachers, and leaders sharing key insights on their experience in faithful ministry, by Dr. Hershael York (the Dean of the School of Theology at SBTS and Pastor of Buck Run Baptist Church in Frankfort, KY)
SBC History shares stories, facts, and pictures from the history of the Southern Baptist Convention
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NAMB appeals to SCOTUS; Stone sits down with BP
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Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #309 The North American Mission Board has filed an appeal with the Supreme Court of the United States in an effort to uphold a lower court’s ruling involving a lawsuit filed by Will McRaney. News Recap NAMB appeals to Supreme Court in McRaney cas…
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Zacharias report shows years of sex abuse; SWBTS settles lawsuit
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Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #308 Ravi Zacharias International Ministries released a report related the late apologist’s patterns of sexual abuse over the past decade, and Southwestern has settled a lawsuit with a charitable foundation and regained control over its assets. N…
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NAMB trustees affirm cooperation; ERLC Study Task Force releases report
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Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #307 It was a busy week in the SBC and there’s some big news from NAMB and the EC. Also, there are now five state conventions looking for an executive director. News Recap TRUSTEES: NAMB trustees see heartache and healing first-hand in New Orlean…
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Lifeway agrees to sale of building, approves ministry assignment changes
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Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #306 Lifeway has reached a sales agreement on its building, and trustees approved proposed changes to the publisher’s ministry assignments. News Recap TRUSTEES: Finances, building sale, audit report focus of Lifeway meeting – https://bit.ly/3t5Ot…
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Presidential race heats up with two more candidates—Litton & Adams
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Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #305 Ed Litton and Randy Adams announced this week that they, too, will be candidates for the SBC presidency when Southern Baptists meet this summer in Nashville. News Recap Litton to be nominated for SBC president – https://bit.ly/3c1bbFi Randy …
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Mike Stone to be nominated for SBC President; Resolutions Committee named with new chairman
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Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #304 There’s another candidate for the 2021 SBC Presidential election after it was announced that Georgia pastor Mike Stone will be nominated. Also, the 2021 Resolutions Committee has been named with a new chairman who’s serving for the second ti…
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Southern Baptists speak out on D.C. chaos; NAAF & CSP meet
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Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #303 The first week of 2021 gave us some tumultuous events in the SBC and in the nation. Amy and Jonathan also take a look at a few stories that may have gotten missed over the Christmas holidays. News Recap Southern Baptist leaders condemn storm…
Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #302 2020 is over—thankfully. On this week’s episode, Amy and Jonathan look ahead to 2021 and what lies ahead for the SBC in the new year. 10 Questions for 2021: How will the COVID-19 pandemic affect us in 2021? Will we see more diverse first- an…
Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #301 2020 was quite the year. On this year-end recap episode, Amy and Jonathan cover the top stories of the year, answer their 10 questions for 2020, and Amy shares her 10 most fascinating Southern Baptists of the year. 10 Questions for 2020: How…
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Pastors, NAAF issue statements concerning race, cooperation in the SBC; an interview with Art Toalston
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Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #300 The NAAF published a letter in response to a recent statement from the Council of Seminary Presidents and a group of pastors have issued a statement in support of the NAAF letter. News Recap NAAF, Ausberry respond to seminary presidents’ sta…
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2021 SBC calendar released; ERLC amicus brief clarified
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Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #299 The official SBC calendar of activities for 2021 was released this week for churches to use to highlight the missions and ministries, and the ERLC clarified some issues related to a recent amicus brief. News Recap Addition of George Liele Da…
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Seminary presidents issue statement; Legal updates from around the SBC
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Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #298 The Council of Seminary Presidents issued a statement reaffirming the BFM2000 this week, and there are a pair of rather important legal updates to cover. News Recap Seminary presidents reaffirm BFM, declare CRT incompatible https://bit.ly/3l…
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SCOTUS rules for religious liberty; State papers adjusting schedules and formats
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Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #297 This week, the Supreme Court ruled against a limitation placed on houses of worship by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Also, two state papers announced changes to their publishing schedule, and one is transitioning to a magazine. News Recap …
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Mohler shares his thoughts on the future of the SBC; More state convention recaps
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Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #296 Baptist Press sat down for an exclusive interview with Dr. Mohler to discuss his pending nomination for SBC president as well as the future of the SBC. News Recap Mohler discusses SBC future, cooperation in BP interview https://bit.ly/3fdrca…
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Richards announces departure from SBTC; State convention recaps
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Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #295 Jim Richards announced this week his plans to retire at the end of 2021 as the executive director of the SBTC. Also, there are several state convention recaps to cover. News Recap Richards announces plans to step down in 2021 https://bit.ly/…
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WMU faces financial challenges; Election results in mixed outcomes
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Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #294 WMU has announced budget and personnel cuts, and this week’s election provided some wins and some losses for Southern Baptist interests. News Recap WMU approves reduced budget, 12 accept voluntary retirement offer https://bit.ly/32jFRvS Mand…
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Mohler to be nominated for SBC president; Falwell sues Liberty
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Few churches are back to pre-COVID attendance; Seminary trustee reports from MBTS & SWBTS
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LifeWay agrees on terms of Ridgecrest sale; Seminaries hold trustee meetings
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Giving totals for 2020 show generosity and faithfulness of Southern Baptists
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LifeWay files suit against Rainer; GuideStone forms presidential search committee
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EC adopts FY21 budgets; Pearson named CFO
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Annual Meeting theme announced; Hurricane Sally hits Gulf Coast
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Southwestern, Baylor file suit, allege “secret coup”; Addison named EVP
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State convention annual meeting plans continue to change; CP hits $16M for second consecutive month
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LifeWay makes cuts for FY21; Falwell out at Liberty
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Body of pastor’s wife found; Townes announces retirement
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Hermeneutics & the Gift of Singleness with Abraham Kuruvilla
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Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from pastors, teachers, and ministry leaders about the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. On the season 3 finale of Pastor Well, Dr. York sits down with Abraham Kuruvilla (author; professor of preaching and pastoral ministries, Dallas Theol…
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Trustee meetings moved online; Falwell on administrative leave at Liberty
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Adrian Rogers & The SBC Presidency with Steve Gaines
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Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from pastors, teachers, and ministry leaders about the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. Dr. York sits down with Steve Gaines (senior pastor, Bellevue Baptist Church in Cordova, TN) to discuss Adrian Rogers and the SBC presidency.…
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WMU to offer voluntary retirement; Pastor gets camel
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Joyful Friendship & Preparing for Life's Storms with Adam Dooley
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Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from pastors, teachers, and ministry leaders about the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. Dr. York sits down with Adam Dooley (senior pastor, Englewood Baptist Church in Jackson, TN) to discuss joyful friendship & preparing for life's storm…
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Pastor resigns after event celebrating Confederate general, KKK leader; COVID outbreak hits Alabama church
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Preaching & Pastoring in North Carolina with Clint Pressley
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Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from pastors, teachers, and ministry leaders about the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. Dr. York sits down with Clint Pressley (senior pastor, Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC) to discuss preaching and pastoring in North Caro…
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Texas church planter hit and killed by 18-wheeler
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NAMB, Restoration Ministry, & "Smelling Like Your Sheep" with Johnny Hunt
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Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from pastors, teachers, and ministry leaders about the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. Dr. York sits down with Johnny Hunt (former senior pastor, First Baptist Church Woodstock, Georgia; former president of the SBC) to discuss NAMB, rest…
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Bellevue Baptist faces sex abuse lawsuit; SWBTS passes budget, hires new faculty
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His Testimony & the Power of Grace with Heath Lambert
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Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from pastors, teachers, and ministry leaders about the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. On this special LIVE episode of Pastor Well, Dr. York sits down with Heath Lambert (author, pastor of First Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL) to dis…
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SCOTUS rules in favor of religious liberty, cites ERLC brief
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Family in Ministry & Why We Need the SBC with Bryant & George Wright
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Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from pastors, teachers, and ministry leaders about the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. Dr. York sits down with father-and-son Bryant & George Wright to discuss family in ministry & why we need the SBC.…
