Center for Baptist Leadership
The Center for Baptist Leadership podcast aims to cultivate courageous and biblical Baptist leadership for 21st-century America. Our mission is to revitalize the Southern Baptist Convention from within, defend it from those who seek its destruction, and serve as a better Baptist voice in the public square. Learn more at www.centerforbaptistleadership.org.
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9 hours ago
9 hours ago
In this special "SBC Weekly Roundup" edition of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe and Jon Whitehead dive deep into breaking news about a quiet gathering of roughly 30 of the SBC’s largest Cooperative Program–giving churches and what it may signal about a post–Cooperative Program future for Southern Baptists. Wolfe & Whitehead analyze the growing dominance of designated giving, new SBC legal battles (including the McRaney and Garner cases), and what these lawsuits mean for church autonomy and trust.
Follow CBL's "SBC Weekly RoundUp" to stay informed on:
• SBC Presidential Race
• Entity Controversies (ERLC, Executive Committee, seminaries, and more)
• The future of the Cooperative Program
• How your church can prepare to engage faithfully and effectively at the SBC Annual Meeting
Timestamps:0:00 - 0:38 – Intro & Podcast Mission0:38 - 6:01 – This Week’s SBC News Headlines6:01 - 7:00 – Jon Whitehead Joins the Conversation7:00 - 12:24 – The Secret Dallas Meeting & Post-CP Future12:24 - 27:26 – Cooperative Program vs. Designated Giving27:26 - 39:58 – NAMB, Vance Pitman & ‘Send Ventures’39:58 - 46:15 – Heath Lambert's SBC Name Change Video & Women Pastors46:15 - 59:19 – Law Amendment, Willy Rice & SBC Presidency Stakes59:19 - 1:05:24 – The McRaney Case: Church Autonomy & Defamation1:05:24 - 1:17:04 – The Garner Case & SBC Abuse Response Fallout1:17:04 - 1:19:58 – Time to Prepare for Orlando
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Monday Feb 09, 2026
Monday Feb 09, 2026
In this week's "SBC Weekly Roundup" from CBL, William Wolfe and Jon Whitehead break down the SBC presidential race between Willie Rice and Josh Powell, the growing trust crisis at the ERLC, and serious questions about the future of the Cooperative Program. They examine past statements, current endorsements, financial pressures on the SBC Executive Committee, and proposals to dissolve or radically restructure the ERLC ahead of the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando.
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Timestamps:
00:40 – New! Weekly SBC Roundup: All Eyes on Orlando
02:20 – State of SBC Presidency, ERLC, Cooperative Program
03:40 – Who Is Willie Rice? Background and Endorsements
06:58 – Willie Rice Announcement Clip: “No Mushy Middle”
09:04 – Willie Rice vs. Josh Powell
16:05 – Josh Powell’s Record: George Floyd, Abuse Crisis, and Big Eva Pressure
23:21 – Wokeness and Weaponized Empathy
29:27 – What’s Wrong with the ERLC? Trust, Mission Creep, and Messenger Backlash
36:11 – Should the ERLC Be Dissolved? EC Money Problems and Future of the SBC
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Thursday Jan 22, 2026
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
In today's episode of the Center for Baptist Leadership podcast, William Wolfe reacts to the shocking incident where an Anti-ICE Mob stormed into a Baptist Church disrupting worship and raising serious concerns about First Amendment rights. Joined by legal experts Will Chamberlain and Jon Whitehead, the conversation delves into the legal ramifications of the mob's actions, the implications for law enforcement, and the broader societal context of such unrest. Additional guests Megan Basham, Dusty Deevers, Willy Rice, and Terry Grant emphasize the importance of accountability and the need for churches to bolster their security measures in light of increasing threats to religious freedom.
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Friday Jan 16, 2026
Friday Jan 16, 2026
In today's episode of the Center for Baptist Leadership podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Joe Rigney, Fellow of Theology at New Saint Andrews College and Author of Leadership and Emotional Sabotage, and Andy Naselli, Professor of Systemic Theology at Bethlehem College and Pastor of Christ the King Church, to discuss the recent Minneapolis shooting and how Christians and Pastors should respond.
Dr. 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.
https://nsa.edu/contributors/joe-rigney
https://emotionalsabotage.com
Andy Naselli is Professor of Systematic Theology and New Testament for Bethlehem College and Seminary in Minneapolis, and the lead pastor of Christ the King Church in Stillwater, Minnesota. He has earned two PhDs: one in theology from Bob Jones University (2006) and another in New Testament exegesis and theology from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (2010). He is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society, Society of Biblical Literature, and Institute for Biblical Research.
https://andynaselli.com/about
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Friday Dec 26, 2025
Friday Dec 26, 2025
In today's episode of the Center for Baptist Leadership podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Chase Davis, Lead Pastor of The Well Church, to discuss Christian identity in America, revelations from JD Vance's America Fest speech, and why evangelical leadership cannot compromise on critical race theory, DEI, and traditional family values.
Chase Davis (M.Div, Th.M, Denver Seminary) is Lead Pastor of Ministry of The Well Church in Boulder, Colorado. Chase is married to Kim and they have two sons. He is the author of Trinitarian Formation: A Theology of Discipleship in Light of the Father, Son, and Spirit (2021). He also hosts the podcast Full Proof Theology. You can find more of Chase’s writing at jchasedavis.com.
Learn more about Chase Davis:
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https://www.jchasedavis.com/
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Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
In today's episode of the Center for Baptist Leadership podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Lewis Richerson, Lead Pastor of Woodlawn Baptist Church, to unpack his recent interview with the New York Times on biblical justice and immigration.
Pastor Lewis came to Woodlawn in May 2012. He previously served at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in various capacities from 2005-2012 where he also received his Master of Divinity with Biblical Languages (M.Div.) and Doctorate of Philosophy in Preaching (Ph.D.) degrees. Lewis began his pastoral ministry in 1999, while a senior in high school, as an interim pastor in rural Rapides Parish, Louisiana. That experience, along with his other ministry experiences (he served churches in Louisiana and Texas) have given him a passion for people and the Word of God. In addition to leading in the local church, Pastor Lewis has been instrumental in launching a ministry in India that includes an accredited Bible college and seminary, church planting efforts all over India, an orphan ministry, and pastor training.
Learn more about Lewis Richerson's work:
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https://twitter.com/LewisRicherson
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Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
In today's episode of the Center for Baptist Leadership podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Megan Basham, Author of "Shepherd's for Sale" and Jon Whitehead, Attorney and former Trustee of the SBC's Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, to unpack new and disturbing revelations about the SBC's abuse investigation and how it was biased from the beginning.
Megan Basham is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic and a culture reporter for The Daily Wire and a frequent contributor to Morning Wire. In her previous role as an entertainment editor and podcast co-host for World Magazine, she interviewed numerous A-list celebrities. She has also written for The Wall Street Journal, National Review, and Townhall. She is the author of multiple books including, "Beside Every Successful Man," and the soon-to-be released "Shepherds for Sale."
Learn more about Megan Basham's work:
https://www.dailywire.com/author/megan-basham
https://x.com/megbasham
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Jonathan Whitehead represents churches, denominations, colleges, and religious organizations on matters of corporate governance and compliance. He played a leading role in landmark Missouri cases on the relationship between denominational groups and their related entities. He has authored numerous amicus briefs and been co-counsel on cases before the United States Supreme Court. In 2018, he was named an "Influential Appellate Advocate" by Missouri's Lawyers Weekly. He is a graduate of Southwest Baptist University (2001) and Harvard Law School (2004). He is also a Blackstone Fellow (2002).
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https://www.whiteheadlawllc.com/
https://americanreformer.org/author/jonathan-whitehead/
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Friday Nov 07, 2025
Friday Nov 07, 2025
Alongside SBC 2025 at CBL's "For the Faithful Majority" Conference, Dusty Deevers, Chase Davis, Brent Money, and Dr. Scott Colter sit down to discuss "Baptists with Backbone in the Public Square."
Panelists emphasize Christ's sovereignty over all areas of life, including politics, and criticize the church's historical passivity. The speakers call for Christians to be bold, active, and unapologetic in addressing issues like abortion, transgender ideology, and school curricula. They argue that Southern Baptists should mobilize, vote, and run for office to influence culture and politics. The panel highlights the need for pastors to preach truth and for Christians to see their faith as applicable to every sphere of life.
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Thursday Nov 06, 2025
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
Alongside SBC 2025 at CBL's "For the Faithful Majority" Conference, Dr. David Allen, Dr. Lewis Richerson, Mark Coppenger, Dr. Tom Ascol, and Sam Webb sit down to discuss how to work across the calvinist divide for the good of the SBC convention.
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Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Alongside the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) annual meeting 2025 the Center for Baptist Leadership hosted the "For the Faithful Majority Conference," William Wolfe emphasized the importance of the SBC's strength and fidelity to the Bible. He highlighted the 40th anniversary of W.A. Criswell's sermon and his personal conversion story. The event featured keynote speaker Steve Deace, sponsor booths, and panels discussing the SBC's integrity, financial transparency, and the role of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC). A motion to abolish the ERLC was proposed, and Rhett Burns advocated for 990-level transparency to enhance trust and accountability. The meeting concluded with a call to action for messengers to participate in upcoming votes.
In this panel, Dr. Willy Rice, Jon Whitehead, Rhett Burns, Dr. David Schrock, and Steve Gentry emphasize the need for financial transparency within the SBC and ERLC.
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