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Christians Stand for Children and Liberty in Colorado: Update on the Fight HB1312 Effort (ft. Chase Davis)

Join William Wolfe for today's special LIVE episode on the Center for Baptist Leadership podcast, featuring Pastor Chase Davis, who provides an update on the movement to stop HB1312 in the Colorado Legislature.
 
J. 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.
 
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https://www.jchasedavis.com/
 
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Financial Transparency or Bust: Why the SBC Must Open the Books Now (ft. Rhett Burns)

Join William Wolfe in today's episode of the Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast, featuring Rhett Burns, Pastor of First Baptist Church. William & Rhett to discuss why the Southern Baptist Convention is declining in the number of churches and financial giving, how to regain trust through financial transparency, and the importance of Rhett's motion for an amendment to the financial plan.
 
Show Notes:
https://sbctransparency.com/
 
Rhett began serving FBC Travelers Rest as senior pastor in July 2022. Prior to joining FBCTR, Rhett served as an associate pastor at a nearby church, and before that he and his family lived in Turkey, where he worked as a football coach, teacher, and freelance writer. He holds a Master of Divinity degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and is the author of two books: Run Like a Stallion: How American Football Explains Turkey and The New People Next Door: Learning to Love Your Cross-Cultural Neighbors.
 
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https://www.trfirst.org/rhett-burns
 
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Nails or Not? Correcting Christianity Today on the Crucifixion

Join William Wolfe for a special LIVE episode for the Center for Baptist Leadership with Tom Ascol and Sam Webb to discuss Christianity Today's latest monstrosity.
 
Show Notes:
Christianity Today publishes "Was Jesus Crucified with Nails?" - https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/04/was-jesus-crucified-with-nails/
Original "uncorrected" Article from Internet Archive - https://web.archive.org/web/20250414203601/https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/04/was-jesus-crucified-with-nails/
 
Tom Ascol is the president of Founders Ministries, an organization committed to encouraging the recovery of the gospel and the biblical reformation of local churches. He has served as a pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Cape Coral, Florida, since 1986
https://founders.org/about/
 
Sam Webb is an attorney at Webb Strahan, PLLC, a high-capacity law firm in Houston, Texas. He is a family man and proud Aggie.
https://x.com/samwebb1876
 
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Blue State Insanity: Colorado Democrats Advance Bill to Steal Kids from Christian Parents

Join William Wolfe for today's special LIVE episode for the Center for Baptist Leadership with special guests Chase Davis and Jeff Hunt to discuss the radical pro-abortion and anti-family agenda of Colorado Democrats.
 
Jeff Hunt is Co-Hose of The Jeff and Bill Show on 710KNUS in Denver Colorado. He previously led the Western Conservative Summit, one of the largest gatherings of conservatives in the West as executive director of The Centennial Institute.  Don't miss out – be a part of the dialogue every weekday on The Jeff and Bill Show, only on 710KNUS, your home for conservative talk in Denver.
 
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https://jeffhunt.com/
 
J. 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.
 
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A Light on the Hill: The History of Capitol Hill Baptist Church with Caleb Morell

In Today's episode, William Wolfe sits down with Caleb Morell, Author of A Light on the Hill and Assistant Pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church, to unpack the faithful history of a baptist church in Washington DC from the 1860s till 2015 covering pastoral leadership, church discipline and bylaws, cultural battles, and more.
 
Show Notes:
Purchase A Light on the Hill – https://www.amazon.com/Light-Hill-Surprising-Influenced-Evangelicalism/dp/1433592894/?tag=thegospcoal-20
 
Caleb Morell is a historian and assistant pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC. He completed his Master of Divinity at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky and is currently a doctoral student in historical theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri and an Associate of Newton House, Oxford.
 
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https://x.com/calebmorell
https://www.capitolhillbaptist.org/about-us/leadership-staff/member/1527259/
 
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
 
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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. 
 
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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.
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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.
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