Center for Baptist Leadership

Can the ERLC be Saved? (ft. Megan Basham, Jon Whitehead, Dave Mitzenmacher, David Schrock, John Michael LaRue, and Grant Newman)

In Today's episode, the Center for Baptist Leadership and Christ Over All host a special XSpaces conversation entitled, "Can the ERLC be Saved?" with special guests William Wolfe, Megan Basham, Jon Whitehead, Dave Mitzenmacher, David Schrock, John Michael LaRue, and Grant Newman.
Share the X Spaces Event – https://x.com/i/spaces/1lDxLzwroDRGm
Timestamps:
0:02:36 - Opening Prayer by David Schrock
0:05:16 - David Schrock explains Christ Overall's monthly theme on ERLC
0:11:01 - Megan Basham begins discussing her investigative article on the ERLC
0:15:03 - Discussion of Megan's sources and investigative process
0:47:57 - Grant Newman joins to discuss immigration policy and ERLC
1:02:05 - Discussion shifts to theological foundations and ERLC's mission
1:24:30 - John Michael LaRue discusses ERLC's lack of conservative voice
1:32:49 - Jon Whitehead provides historical context of ERLC
1:50:27 - Discussion on potential reform or abolition of ERLC
2:07:30 - Closing remarks by David Schrock and William Wolfe
Megan Basham is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic and a culture reporter for The Daily Wire and a frequent contributor to Morning Wire. She is the author of multiple books including, "Beside Every Successful Man," and "Shepherds for Sale."
https://x.com/megbasham
Jon Whitehead is a lifelong Southern Baptist and the founding attorney of the Law Offices of Jonathan R. Whitehead LLC, located in Missouri. He is a Trustee of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC).
https://x.com/jrwhitehead
David Mitzenmacher serves as Associate Pastor at Grace Baptist Church of Cape Coral. David is a board member of Founders Ministries, serving as chairman.
https://x.com/davemitz
David Schrock is the Pastor of Preaching and Theology at Occoquan Bible Church (Woodbridge, Virginia). He is an Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology (Indianapolis Theological Seminary, Boyce College, and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; previously, Crossroads Bible College) and Associate Fellow for the Ethics and Religious Liberties Commission. 
https://x.com/DavidSchrock
Pastor John Michael and his sweet wife Amanda moved to Dayton in March of 2019 to become the lead pastor of The Bridge Church (then called FBC Miamisburg). John Michael's greatest passion is sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ.
https://x.com/jm_larue
Grant Newman is the Director of Government Relations for the Immigration Accountability Project (IAP). IAP is a nonpartisan organization that analyzes current and proposed federal immigration policies to educate the public and hold elected officials accountable to their oath to defend the United States and its citizens.
––––––
Follow Center for Baptist Leadership across Social Media:
X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/BaptistLeaders
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/people/Center-For-Baptist-Leadership/61556762144277/
Rumble – https://rumble.com/c/c-6157089
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@CenterforBaptistLeadership
Website – https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/
To book William for media appearances or speaking engagements, please contact him at media@centerfor­baptistleadership.org.
Follow Us on Twitter:
William Wolfe - https://twitter.com/William_E_Wolfe
Richard Henry - https://twitter.com/RThenry83
Renew the SBC from within and defend the SBC from those who seek its destruction, donate today:
https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/donate/
The Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast is powered by American Reformer, recorded remotely in the United States by William Wolfe, and edited by Jared Cummings.
Subscribe to the Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast:
Distribute our RSS Feed – https://centerforbaptistleadership.podbean.com/
Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/center-for-baptist-leadership/id1743074575
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0npXohTYKWYmWLsHkalF9t
Amazon Music // Audible – https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9ababbdd-6c6b-4ab9-b21a-eed951e1e67b
BoomPlay – https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcasts/96624
TuneIn – Coming Soon
iHeartRadio – https://iheart.com/podcast/170321203
Listen Notes – https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/center-for-baptist-leadership-center-for-3liUZaE_Tnq/
Pandora – Coming Soon
PlayerFM – https://player.fm/series/3570081
Podchaser – https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-center-for-baptist-leaders-5696654
YouTube Podcasts – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFMvfuzJKMICA7wi3CXvQxdNtA_lqDFV

The Future of the Fight to End Abortion After Dobbs with David Closson

In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at the Family Research Council, to discuss the state of the pro-life movement, challenges after the Dobbs decision, the federal vs. state debate, and Closson's new book "Life After Roe: Equipping Christians in the Fight for Life Today."
Show Notes:
Purchase "Life After Roe" – https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/life-after-roe-P005846462
Timestamps:
0:01:19 - Introduction of David Closson
0:05:00 - Discussion of COVID-19 experiences
0:06:42 - Dobbs decision leak and initial reactions
0:10:00 - Media commentary on Christians and abortion
0:14:23 - George Barna survey on church views about abortion
0:25:00 - Biblical passages about life (Luke 1 example)
0:37:08 - Christianity historical stance on abortion
0:44:04 - State-level ballot measures after Dobbs decision
0:52:55 - Equal protection under law for unborn children
0:54:30 - Chemical abortion pills and challenges
1:00:28 - Moral and spiritual reflection on the scourge of abortion
1:04:00 - Book availability and resources
David Closson serves as the Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at Family Research Council where he researches, writes, and speaks about life, human sexuality, religious liberty, and related issues from a biblical worldview. He is the author of FRC's Biblical Worldview Series, which seeks to help Christians and Christian leaders apply the teachings of the Bible to difficult moral questions. Currently, David is a Ph.D. candidate in Christian Ethics at Southwestern Seminary. David is a graduate of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div., Th.M.) and the University of Central Florida (B.A., political science, cum laude). David lives in the Washington, D.C. area and is a member of Capitol Hill Baptist Church.
Learn more about David's work:
https://www.frc.org/david-closson#gsc.tab=0
https://x.com/DavidClosson
––––––
Follow Center for Baptist Leadership across Social Media:
X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/BaptistLeaders
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/people/Center-For-Baptist-Leadership/61556762144277/
Rumble – https://rumble.com/c/c-6157089
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@CenterforBaptistLeadership
Website – https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/
To book William for media appearances or speaking engagements, please contact him at media@centerfor­baptistleadership.org.
Follow Us on Twitter:
William Wolfe - https://twitter.com/William_E_Wolfe
Richard Henry - https://twitter.com/RThenry83
Renew the SBC from within and defend the SBC from those who seek its destruction, donate today:
https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/donate/
 
The Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast is powered by American Reformer, recorded remotely in the United States by William Wolfe, and edited by Jared Cummings.
 
Subscribe to the Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast:
Distribute our RSS Feed – https://centerforbaptistleadership.podbean.com/
Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/center-for-baptist-leadership/id1743074575
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0npXohTYKWYmWLsHkalF9t
Amazon Music // Audible – https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9ababbdd-6c6b-4ab9-b21a-eed951e1e67b
BoomPlay – https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcasts/96624
TuneIn – Coming Soon
iHeartRadio – https://iheart.com/podcast/170321203
Listen Notes – https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/center-for-baptist-leadership-center-for-3liUZaE_Tnq/
Pandora – Coming Soon
PlayerFM – https://player.fm/series/3570081
Podchaser – https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-center-for-baptist-leaders-5696654
YouTube Podcasts – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFMvfuzJKMICA7wi3CXvQxdNtA_lqDFV

CBL at the White House: Faith Office Policy Roundtable and Prayer for President Trump

In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe details his recent visit to the White House with President Trump for the Faith Office Policy Roundtable.
Timestamps:
02:38 Overview of White House Faith Office
07:00 Concerns About Previous Administration:
10:00 Listening Session Details:
15:00 Pro-Life Policies and Personnel:
18:00 Immigration Policies and Family Protection
21:00  Religious Liberty and Global Support for Christians:
23:38 Meeting with President Trump
30:00 Reflections on the Day and Future Plans
William Wolfe is the Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Baptist Leadership. He has been a part of the Southern Baptist Convention for 13 years. After spending a decade living and working in Washington D.C., including for three Members of Congress, Heritage Action for America, as a Director at the State Department, and as a Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense at the DoD, William moved to Louisville, KY, to complete his seminary education in person. During that time, he became increasingly involved in much-needed work to revitalize the SBC as an institution, and the launch of CBL is an outgrowth of that work. Combining his experience in public policy and political strategy with his theological education and knowledge of the SBC, William has become a widely respected and authoritative commentator on the role of the SBC in broader American evangelicalism and the intersection of faith and politics in our nation. His work has been published in major outlets like Newsweek, The American Conservative, Christian Post, American Reformer, Daily Signal, The Federalist, and Daily Caller, etc., for think tanks like The Center for Renewing America, and for Christian publications such as 9 Marks and Founders Ministries. He also serves as a regular contributor to Liberty University’s Standing for Freedom Center. He completed the Pastoral Internship program at Capitol Hill Baptist Church and the Presidential Internship at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has a B.A. in History from Covenant College and an M.Div. from SBTS.
––––––
Follow Center for Baptist Leadership across Social Media:
X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/BaptistLeaders
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/people/Center-For-Baptist-Leadership/61556762144277/
Rumble – https://rumble.com/c/c-6157089
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@CenterforBaptistLeadership
Website – https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/
To book William for media appearances or speaking engagements, please contact him at media@centerfor­baptistleadership.org.
 
Follow Us on Twitter:
William Wolfe - https://twitter.com/William_E_Wolfe
Richard Henry - https://twitter.com/RThenry83
 
Renew the SBC from within and defend the SBC from those who seek its destruction, donate today:
https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/donate/
 
The Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast is powered by American Reformer, recorded remotely in the United States by William Wolfe, and edited by Jared Cummings.
 
Subscribe to the Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast:
Distribute our RSS Feed – https://centerforbaptistleadership.podbean.com/
Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/center-for-baptist-leadership/id1743074575
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0npXohTYKWYmWLsHkalF9t
Amazon Music // Audible – https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9ababbdd-6c6b-4ab9-b21a-eed951e1e67b
BoomPlay – https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcasts/96624
TuneIn – Coming Soon
iHeartRadio – https://iheart.com/podcast/170321203
Listen Notes – https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/center-for-baptist-leadership-center-for-3liUZaE_Tnq/
Pandora – Coming Soon
PlayerFM – https://player.fm/series/3570081
Podchaser – https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-center-for-baptist-leaders-5696654
YouTube Podcasts – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFMvfuzJKMICA7wi3CXvQxdNtA_lqDFV

Has Wheaton Gone Woke? The Russ Vought Controversy and Fallout

In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe is joined by Eric Teetsel, CEO of Center for Renewing America and 2006 Wheaton Alum, and Daniel Davis, Washington DC Communications Strategist and 2014 Wheaton Alum, to answer a very pressing question: "Has Wheaton Gone Woke?"
 
#ForWheaton #WheatonCollege #RussVought #Alumni #EricTeetsel #DanielDavis
 
ShowNotes:
https://forwheaton.org/
https://firstthings.com/god-and-man-at-wheaton/
https://americanreformer.org/2025/02/closing-the-door-to-the-classroom/
 
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Context of the Discussion
03:46 Wheaton College's Recent Controversy
06:52 Reactions to Wheaton's Response
11:07 The Drift of Wheaton College
15:11 Leadership and Institutional Integrity
20:59 The Call for Change at Wheaton
25:24 Organizing for Institutional Change
31:38 The Future of Wheaton College
 
Eric Teetsel most recently was Vice President of Government Relations at The Heritage Foundation. Teetsel has a long track record of experience in government at the federal, state, and local levels. He was Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri where he also held the roles of Legislative Director and Special Assistant. Teetsel previously served as President of the Family Policy Alliance of Kansas, Director of Faith Outreach for the Marco Rubio presidential campaign, and Executive Director of the Manhattan Declaration for life, marriage, and religious freedom, and more. Teetsel graduated from Wheaton College and holds a master’s in education from Azusa Pacific University. Originally from Kansas, he and his wife live in Virginia with their four children.
 
Learn more about Eric Teetsel's work:
https://americarenewing.com/team/eric-teetsel/
https://x.com/ericteetsel
 
Daniel Davis is a Communications Strategist working in Washington D.C. He graduated from Wheaton College in 2014 and is a signatory at ForWheaton.org. 
 
Learn more about Daniel Davis's work:
https://x.com/JDaniel_Davis
 
––––––
 
Follow Center for Baptist Leadership across Social Media:
X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/BaptistLeaders
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/people/Center-For-Baptist-Leadership/61556762144277/
Rumble – https://rumble.com/c/c-6157089
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@CenterforBaptistLeadership
Website – https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/
 
To book William for media appearances or speaking engagements, please contact him at media@centerfor­baptistleadership.org.
 
Follow Us on Twitter:
William Wolfe - https://twitter.com/William_E_Wolfe
Richard Henry - https://twitter.com/RThenry83
 
Renew the SBC from within and defend the SBC from those who seek its destruction, donate today:
https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/donate/
 
The Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast is powered by American Reformer, recorded remotely in the United States by William Wolfe, and edited by Jared Cummings.
 
Subscribe to the Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast:
Distribute our RSS Feed – https://centerforbaptistleadership.podbean.com/
Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/center-for-baptist-leadership/id1743074575
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0npXohTYKWYmWLsHkalF9t
Amazon Music // Audible – https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9ababbdd-6c6b-4ab9-b21a-eed951e1e67b
BoomPlay – https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcasts/96624
TuneIn – Coming Soon
iHeartRadio – https://iheart.com/podcast/170321203
Listen Notes – https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/center-for-baptist-leadership-center-for-3liUZaE_Tnq/
Pandora – Coming Soon
PlayerFM – https://player.fm/series/3570081
Podchaser – https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-center-for-baptist-leaders-5696654
YouTube Podcasts – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFMvfuzJKMICA7wi3CXvQxdNtA_lqDFV

Ordo Amoris: Christian or Not? JD Vance defends Righty Ordered Loves and the Left Loses their Minds

In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe is joined by Nick Spencer, Director of Public Policy for The Family Foundation of Kentucky, and Daniel Strand, Professor of Ethics at the Air War College, to discuss Vice President JD Vance's recent comments on Christian principles, "ordo amoris," and the poor reactions from liberals and woke theologians. 
Nick Spencer serves as the Director of Policy for The Family Foundation, a nonprofit organization that stands for Kentucky families and the biblical values that make them strong by advocating for God-honoring public policy in the Commonwealth. Following completion of his B.A. and Master of Divinity degrees, he held the role of Associate Pastor at Southern Baptist churches in Missouri and Ohio. Before joining The Family Foundation, he worked for First Liberty Institute in Washington, DC. He is also a Ph.D. candidate in Christian Ethics and Public Theology at Southern Seminary where his research focuses on the role of the family in the Church’s political and cultural engagement.
Learn more about Nick Spencer's work:https://www.kentuckyfamily.org/team/nick-spencer/ https://www.x.com/nspencer513 
Daniel Strand is Assistant Professor of Ethics at the Air War College and Ethics Chair for Air University. He is the author of the forthcoming Gods of the Nations (Cambridge University Press), a study of Augustine's political theology in City of God. His views are his own and do not represent those of the US Government.
Learn more about Daniel Strand's work at:https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/AWC/Article-Display/Article/2518368/department-of-leadership-and-warfighting/ https://americanreformer.org/author/daniel-strand/  –––––– Follow Center for Baptist Leadership across Social Media:X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/BaptistLeadersFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/people/Center-For-Baptist-Leadership/61556762144277/Rumble – https://rumble.com/c/c-6157089YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@CenterforBaptistLeadershipWebsite – https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/ To book William for media appearances or speaking engagements, please contact him at media@centerfor­baptistleadership.org. Follow Us on Twitter:William Wolfe - https://twitter.com/William_E_WolfeRichard Henry - https://twitter.com/RThenry83  Renew the SBC from within and defend the SBC from those who seek its destruction, donate today:https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/donate/ The Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast is powered by American Reformer, recorded remotely in the United States by William Wolfe, and edited by Jared Cummings.
Subscribe to the Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast:Distribute our RSS Feed – https://centerforbaptistleadership.podbean.com/Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/center-for-baptist-leadership/id1743074575Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0npXohTYKWYmWLsHkalF9tAmazon Music // Audible – https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9ababbdd-6c6b-4ab9-b21a-eed951e1e67bBoomPlay – https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcasts/96624TuneIn – Coming SooniHeartRadio – https://iheart.com/podcast/170321203Listen Notes – https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/center-for-baptist-leadership-center-for-3liUZaE_Tnq/Pandora – Coming SoonPlayerFM – https://player.fm/series/3570081Podchaser – https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-center-for-baptist-leaders-5696654YouTube Podcasts – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFMvfuzJKMICA7wi3CXvQxdNtA_lqDFV

Andrew Tate, Biblical Masculinity, and Big Eva (ft. John Moody & Ethan Jago)

In Today's LIVE episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe is joined by John Moody and Ethan Jago to debate biblical masculinity.
 
John Moody is a farmer, homesteader, author, speaker, and activist who co-founded the Rogue Food Conference with Joel Salatin. The conference is an annual event that brings together innovative thinkers and passionate advocates to challenge the status quo of the food industry and promote local and sustainable food production. It showcases individuals and organizations that have found creative solutions to navigate regulatory hurdles and bring nutrient-dense, local, and authentic food to their communities. Moody runs the Whole Life Food Buyers Club in Louisville, Kentucky, a successful operation providing quality food to its members
 
Learn more about John Moody's work:
https://homesteadersofamerica.com/john-moody/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homesteaders-of-america/id1516101147
 
Dr. Ethan Jago is the Lead Pastor at 5 Bridges Church in Panama City Beach, Florida. He is a graduate of Liberty University, holding a Doctor of Ministry in Theology with a focus on the reliability of New Testament/Textual Criticism. He served in the USAF as a Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape (SERE) Specialist for 15 years and as a Private Military Contractor for four years. Ethan hosts the Battlefield Theologian Podcast and YouTube channel, providing sound doctrine for everyday people through digital media. He co-authored an a study through 1 & 2 Peter with his wife Dianne, released in October 2024. Ethan also is the founder and owner of Sola Gratia Jiu Jitsu. Ethan and Dianne have three children.
 
Learn more about Ethan Jago's work at:
https://www.ethanjago.com/about
 
––––––
 
Follow Center for Baptist Leadership across Social Media:
X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/BaptistLeaders
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/people/Center-For-Baptist-Leadership/61556762144277/
Rumble – https://rumble.com/c/c-6157089
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@CenterforBaptistLeadership
Website – https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/
 
To book William for media appearances or speaking engagements, please contact him at media@centerfor­baptistleadership.org.
 
Follow Us on Twitter:
William Wolfe - https://twitter.com/William_E_Wolfe
Richard Henry - https://twitter.com/RThenry83
 
Renew the SBC from within and defend the SBC from those who seek its destruction, donate today:
https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/donate/
 
The Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast is powered by American Reformer, recorded remotely in the United States by William Wolfe, and edited by Jared Cummings.
 
Subscribe to the Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast:
Distribute our RSS Feed – https://centerforbaptistleadership.podbean.com/
Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/center-for-baptist-leadership/id1743074575
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0npXohTYKWYmWLsHkalF9t
Amazon Music // Audible – https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9ababbdd-6c6b-4ab9-b21a-eed951e1e67b
BoomPlay – https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcasts/96624
TuneIn – Coming Soon
iHeartRadio – https://iheart.com/podcast/170321203
Listen Notes – https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/center-for-baptist-leadership-center-for-3liUZaE_Tnq/
Pandora – Coming Soon
PlayerFM – https://player.fm/series/3570081
Podchaser – https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-center-for-baptist-leaders-5696654
YouTube Podcasts – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFMvfuzJKMICA7wi3CXvQxdNtA_lqDFV

God’s Mercy on America: How Trump’s First Week Proves It’s Time for Christians to Seize the Moment (ft. David Schrock & Joe Rigney)

In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe is joined by David Schrock, Pastor of Preaching at Occoquan Bible Church, and Joe Rigney, Associate Pastor at Christ Church and Author of "Leadership & Emotional Sabotage," to discuss Donald Trump's second Inauguration, the impact of his first week back in office and what's in store for the future.
 
David Schrock is the Pastor of Preaching and Theology at Occoquan Bible Church (Woodbridge, Virginia). He is an Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology (Indianapolis Theological Seminary, Boyce College, and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; previously, Crossroads Bible College) and Associate Fellow for the Ethics and Religious Liberties Commission. He is married to his wife, Wendy, and together they have four children.
 
Learn more about David Schrock's work:
https://x.com/DavidSchrock
https://davidschrock.com
 
Dr. Joe Rigney is an Associate Pastor at Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho and serves as Fellow of Theology at New Saint Andrews College. He is the author of seven books: Live Like a Narnian: Christian Discipleship in Lewis’s Chronicles (Eyes & Pen, 2013); The Things of Earth: Treasuring God by Enjoying His Gifts (Crossway, 2015); Lewis on the Christian Life: Becoming Truly Human in the Presence of God (Crossway, 2018); Strangely Bright: Can You Love God and Enjoy This World? (Crossway, 2020); More Than a Battle: Experiencing Victory, Freedom, and Healing from Lust (B&H, 2021), Courage: How the Gospel Creates Christian Fortitude (Crossway, 2023), and Leadership and Emotional Sabotage (Canon Press, 2024). Previously, Dr. Rigney served as a professor and president of Bethlehem College & Seminary in Minneapolis, a pastor at Cities Church in St. Paul, and a teacher at Desiring God. Joe lives in Moscow, Idaho with his wife Jenny and three sons.
 
Learn more about Joe Rigney's work at:
https://nsa.edu/contributors/joe-rigney
https://emotionalsabotage.com
 
––––––
 
Follow Center for Baptist Leadership across Social Media:
X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/BaptistLeaders
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/people/Center-For-Baptist-Leadership/61556762144277/
Rumble – https://rumble.com/c/c-6157089
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@CenterforBaptistLeadership
Website – https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/
 
To book William for media appearances or speaking engagements, please contact him at media@centerfor­baptistleadership.org.
 
Follow Us on Twitter:
William Wolfe - https://twitter.com/William_E_Wolfe
Richard Henry - https://twitter.com/RThenry83
 
Renew the SBC from within and defend the SBC from those who seek its destruction, donate today:
https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/donate/
 
The Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast is powered by American Reformer, recorded remotely in the United States by William Wolfe, and edited by Jared Cummings.
 
Subscribe to the Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast:
Distribute our RSS Feed – https://centerforbaptistleadership.podbean.com/
Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/center-for-baptist-leadership/id1743074575
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0npXohTYKWYmWLsHkalF9t
Amazon Music // Audible – https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9ababbdd-6c6b-4ab9-b21a-eed951e1e67b
BoomPlay – https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcasts/96624
TuneIn – Coming Soon
iHeartRadio – https://iheart.com/podcast/170321203
Listen Notes – https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/center-for-baptist-leadership-center-for-3liUZaE_Tnq/
Pandora – Coming Soon
PlayerFM – https://player.fm/series/3570081
Podchaser – https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-center-for-baptist-leaders-5696654
YouTube Podcasts – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFMvfuzJKMICA7wi3CXvQxdNtA_lqDFV

From Foot Soldiers to Leaders Evangelicals in the Conservative Movement (ft. Derrick Morgan)

In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe is joined by Derrick Morgan, Executive Vice President of The Heritage Foundation, to discuss Derrick's journey from a non-religious upbringing to becoming a Southern Baptist leader. He highlights his early interest in politics, influenced by his pro-life views and basketball involvement. Morgan emphasizes the importance of excellence in work and the role of Christians in public policy.
 
Derrick Morgan is Executive Vice President of The Heritage Foundation where he oversees the policy, communications, and government relations functions under the leadership of Heritage President Dr. Kevin Roberts. Morgan has worked in the business, government, legal, political, and policy sectors. In business, Morgan led the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers’ advocacy efforts, testified before Congress, and spoke and wrote widely about fuels and the future of transportation. In government, law, and politics, Morgan served in all three branches of government including four senators and one representative in roles from campaign aide to chief of staff.
 
Learn more about Derrick Morgan's work:
https://www.heritage.org/staff/derrick-morgan
https://twitter.com/ddmorganindc
 
––––––
 
Follow Center for Baptist Leadership across Social Media:
X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/BaptistLeaders
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/people/Center-For-Baptist-Leadership/61556762144277/
Rumble – https://rumble.com/c/c-6157089
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@CenterforBaptistLeadership
Website – https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/
 
To book William for media appearances or speaking engagements, please contact him at media@centerfor­baptistleadership.org.
 
Follow Us on Twitter:
William Wolfe - https://twitter.com/William_E_Wolfe
Richard Henry - https://twitter.com/RThenry83
 
Renew the SBC from within and defend the SBC from those who seek its destruction, donate today:
https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/donate/
 
The Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast is powered by American Reformer, recorded remotely in the United States by William Wolfe, and edited by Jared Cummings.
 
Subscribe to the Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast:
Distribute our RSS Feed – https://centerforbaptistleadership.podbean.com/
Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/center-for-baptist-leadership/id1743074575
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0npXohTYKWYmWLsHkalF9t
Amazon Music // Audible – https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9ababbdd-6c6b-4ab9-b21a-eed951e1e67b
BoomPlay – https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcasts/96624
TuneIn – Coming Soon
iHeartRadio – https://iheart.com/podcast/170321203
Listen Notes – https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/center-for-baptist-leadership-center-for-3liUZaE_Tnq/
Pandora – Coming Soon
PlayerFM – https://player.fm/series/3570081
Podchaser – https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-center-for-baptist-leaders-5696654
YouTube Podcasts – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFMvfuzJKMICA7wi3CXvQxdNtA_lqDFV

Regime Change in Syria: What Christians Need to Know (ft. Brandon J. Weichert)

In today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe is joined by foreign policy expert Brandon Weichert to discuss everything going on in Syria. Watch the livestream here: 
 
Visit CenterForBaptistLeadership.org to learn more.
 
Brandon J. Weichert is a former Congressional staffer and geopolitical analyst who is a contributor at The Washington Times, as well as at the Asia Times. He is the author of Winning Space: How America Remains a Superpower (Republic Book Publishers), Biohacked: China’s Race to Control Life (Encounter Books), and The Shadow War: Iran’s Quest for Supremacy (Republic Book Publishers). Weichert occasionally serves as a Subject Matter Expert for various organizations, including the Department of Defense.
 
Learn more about Brandon J. Weichert's work:
https://x.com/WeTheBrandon
https://theweichertreport.wordpress.com/
https://nationalinterest.org/profile/brandon-j-weichert
 
––––––
 
Follow Center for Baptist Leadership across Social Media:
X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/BaptistLeaders
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/people/Center-For-Baptist-Leadership/61556762144277/
Rumble – https://rumble.com/c/c-6157089
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@CenterforBaptistLeadership
Website – https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/
 
To book William for media appearances or speaking engagements, please contact him at media@centerfor­baptistleadership.org.
 
Follow Us on Twitter:
William Wolfe - https://twitter.com/William_E_Wolfe
Richard Henry - https://twitter.com/RThenry83
 
Renew the SBC from within and defend the SBC from those who seek its destruction, donate today:
https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/donate/
 
The Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast is powered by American Reformer, recorded remotely in the United States by William Wolfe, and edited by Jared Cummings.
 
Subscribe to the Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast:
Distribute our RSS Feed – https://centerforbaptistleadership.podbean.com/
Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/center-for-baptist-leadership/id1743074575
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0npXohTYKWYmWLsHkalF9t
Amazon Music // Audible – https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9ababbdd-6c6b-4ab9-b21a-eed951e1e67b
BoomPlay – https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcasts/96624
TuneIn – Coming Soon
iHeartRadio – https://iheart.com/podcast/170321203
Listen Notes – https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/center-for-baptist-leadership-center-for-3liUZaE_Tnq/
Pandora – Coming Soon
PlayerFM – https://player.fm/series/3570081
Podchaser – https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-center-for-baptist-leaders-5696654
YouTube Podcasts – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFMvfuzJKMICA7wi3CXvQxdNtA_lqDFV

Evangelical Elites vs. Donald Trump: Why It’s Good Trump Won and What to Expect Next (ft. Eric Teetsel)

In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Eric Teetsel, Executive Vice President of the Center for Renewing America to discuss the role of Christians in politics, the impact of Trump's public policy on immigration, trade, abortion, families, and what's at stake in the years to come.
 
#WilliamWolfe #EricTeetsel #Evangelical #Immigration #FamilySeparation #Border #Trade #Tariffs #DonaldTrump #JoeBiden #2024 #TrumpAdministration
 
Eric Teetsel most recently was Vice President of Government Relations at The Heritage Foundation. Teetsel has a long track record of experience in government at the federal, state, and local levels. He was Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri where he also held the roles of Legislative Director and Special Assistant. Teetsel previously served as President of the Family Policy Alliance of Kansas, Director of Faith Outreach for the Marco Rubio presidential campaign, and Executive Director of the Manhattan Declaration for life, marriage, and religious freedom, and more. Teetsel graduated from Wheaton College and holds a master’s in education from Azusa Pacific University. Originally from Kansas, he and his wife live in Virginia with their four children.
 
Learn more about Eric Teetsel's work:
https://x.com/ericteetsel
https://americarenewing.com/team/eric-teetsel/
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-bully-pulpit--6263643
 
––––––
 
Follow Center for Baptist Leadership across Social Media:
X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/BaptistLeaders
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/people/Center-For-Baptist-Leadership/61556762144277/
Rumble – https://rumble.com/c/c-6157089
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@CenterforBaptistLeadership
Website – https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/
 
To book William for media appearances or speaking engagements, please contact him at media@centerfor­baptistleadership.org.
 
Follow Us on Twitter:
William Wolfe - https://twitter.com/William_E_Wolfe
Richard Henry - https://twitter.com/RThenry83
 
Renew the SBC from within and defend the SBC from those who seek its destruction, donate today:
https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/donate/
 
The Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast is powered by American Reformer, recorded remotely in the United States by William Wolfe, and edited by Jared Cummings.
 
Subscribe to the Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast:
Distribute our RSS Feed – https://centerforbaptistleadership.podbean.com/
Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/center-for-baptist-leadership/id1743074575
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0npXohTYKWYmWLsHkalF9t
Amazon Music // Audible – https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9ababbdd-6c6b-4ab9-b21a-eed951e1e67b
BoomPlay – https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcasts/96624
TuneIn – Coming Soon
iHeartRadio – https://iheart.com/podcast/170321203
Listen Notes – https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/center-for-baptist-leadership-center-for-3liUZaE_Tnq/
Pandora – Coming Soon
PlayerFM – https://player.fm/series/3570081
Podchaser – https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-center-for-baptist-leaders-5696654
YouTube Podcasts – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFMvfuzJKMICA7wi3CXvQxdNtA_lqDFV