Article three of the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 says, and I paraphrase, that “The sacredness of human personality is evident in that God created man in His own image, and in that Christ died for man; therefore, every person of every race possesses full dignity and is worthy of respect and Christian love.” Because of this biblical truth, we beli…

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #503 Southern Baptists are continuing to respond to the devastation left by Hurricane Helene as they prepare to help residents of central and southern Florida in response to Hurricane Milton. The IMB launches a two-year missions’ programs for peo…

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Lisa and I discuss persevering through gossip. I affirm that hurricanes are controlled, puzzle over Jacob's marriage to Leah and Jesus' comment that we should let the dead bury the dead. We conclude by comparing and contrasting the Greek notion of fate, and the Biblical affirmation of God's absolute sovereignty.…

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #502 Southern Baptist churches and disaster relief workers respond to overwhelming needs across the Southeast due to Hurricane Helene, the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission speaks to the president and Congressional leaders about the escalatio…

Mark and Ben discuss the contentious issue of Calvinism in Baptist life and how the theological view has shaped seminaries, ministries, and fellowship. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.Av Baptist News Global

Lisa and I begin our conversation on persevering in marriage. I make my argument against Pete Rose, while affirming my admiration of him, consider the parallels between Isaac's and Jacob's courtships, and Jesus securing His bride and consider how Michaelangelo got David right, and where he got him wrong.…

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #501 Folks in the deep south are dealing with the flooding and heavy winds from Hurricane Helene as Southern Baptist disaster relief workers find ways to bring hope and help. The IMB announces a historic total for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offeri…

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Lisa and I discuss our call to persevere in marriage even in hardship. I consider all we don't need to consider in the face of a scandal, Jacob's meeting with God, kid's conveyances of the 70s and the foolishness of the devil.Av RC Sproul Jr.

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #500 The September 2024 EC meeting was packed full of business as well as the installation service for new EC president Jeff Iorg. Also, in celebration of episode 500 of the podcast, founding hosts Jonathan Howe and Amy Whitfield joined Brandon a…

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Our series on mental health has helped us understand its connection with human dignity. Though God created us as perfect, embodied beings, sin has marred the human experience holistically, not only crippling our relationship with God, but with our bodies as well. As a result, mental illness is a part of living in a broken world, but the gospel has …

I praise Lisa for beautifying our home, and encourage others to do the same. I consider how lies have consequences in the public square, Jacob receiving another blessing from Isaac, the consequences of Lot's failures and the devil's bargain with relativism.Av RC Sproul Jr.

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #499 Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana and brought with it category 2 winds and a lot of rain. Southern Baptist Disaster Relief has already begun its response in South Louisiana. Also, the ERLC held their semi annual board meeting in …

Mark and Ben discuss the history, leadership, and controversies of the SBC's Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.Av Baptist News Global

Lisa and I glean lessons from another season of farming. Remembering James Earl Jones, baseball and Field of Dreams. Month of Sundays looks at Isaac and Esau after the sting. Good News reminds us of the cost of discipleship and finally, the humiliation and exaltation of Jesus.Av RC Sproul Jr.

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #498 China announced that it is shutting down international adoptions—a move that was devastating to hundreds of families across the US in line for adoptions. Also, CP giving returned to the positive this past month with more than $16.5 million g…

Mark and Ben discuss the rise of Christian Nationalism and trade views on the historical and contemporary relationship of church and state in the Baptist context. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.Av Baptist News Global

In a recent article published by The Atlantic, Jonathan Haidt, author “The Anxious Generation,” shares that rates of depression and anxiety in the United States rose by more than 50% in many studies from 2010 to 2019. The suicide rate rose 48% for adolescents ages 10 to 19. For girls ages 10 to 14, it rose 131%. He also notes how loneliness and fri…

Lisa and I discuss Sovereign Grace Fellowships new meeting place, and upcoming Dunamis events. I consider how Democratic policy points destroy democracy, the difficulty of Rebekah's and Jacob's deciet toward Isaac, how the feds over reached in the 70s and our dystopian life in a Brave New World.Av RC Sproul Jr.

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #497 The Lifeway trustees met last week for the semi-annual meeting and update. They approved a budget in excess of $310 million and revenues have returned to pre-pandemic levels. Also, Send Network held a gathering of church planters from around…

Mark and Ben discuss the leftward and rightward ideological movement happening in the Southern Baptist Convention and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.Av Baptist News Global

In this special episode of Stuck in the Middle with You, Mark and Ben discuss breaking news: More than 10,000 pages of highly confidential and legally protected information from a sexual abuse victim's case against Paige Patterson and Southwestern Seminary were published publicly online for about three days. Support Baptist News Global by visiting …

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #496 More than 200 pastors and leaders gathered on the campus of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary to kickoff preparation and planning for the 2025 SBC Annual Meeting and Pastors’ Conference.…

Mark and Ben discuss the havoc caused by the Southern Baptist Convention's broken trustee system and what to do about it. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.Av Baptist News Global

Pastoring and shepherding a church comes with both rewards and challenges. A recent Lifeway Research study shows that stress, discouragement, and loneliness are listed among the top mental challenges for pastors. Similarly, a recent Barna study shows that U.S. pastors, overall, are feeling lonelier and more isolated from others than in years past. …

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #495 The annual collegiate week in the SBC took place in Oklahoma and saw thousands of collegians attend. Also, SBDR is still active in six states responding to the aftermath of Hurricane Debby.Av Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson

Mark and Ben introduce their new podcast, Stuck in the Middle with You, and give a preview of what's to come. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.Av Baptist News Global

mWe conclude our conversation with former astrologer Marcia Montenegro. I argue the vice-president is just a puppet, look at Sarah and Sodom, encourage prayer and more.Av RC Sproul Jr.

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #494 Southern Baptist Disaster Relief efforts are in full swing to respond to damage and flooding following Hurricane Debby’s arrival on the Florida coast and continued stay in the Carolinas. Also, this weekend is SBC Serve Sunday across the Conv…

In recent years, the issue of mental health has been more widely recognized and talked about. Whereas it was stigmatized in the past—and still is in some ways— conversations within the Church are turning toward how to help those who struggle with their mental health and how our mental health affects our spiritual health. As an article we posted on …

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #493 The International Mission Board has been active with outreach activities and strategies at the Olympics in Paris. Also, Oklahoma state exec Todd Fisher is in critical care after a serious automobile accident. News Links https://www.baptistpr…

I continue to visit with ex-astrolger Marcia Montenegro, discussing the enneagram. I weigh in on the Olympic opening ceremonies, Esau's expensive dinner and our call to love wisdom, as God defines it.Av RC Sproul Jr.

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #492 Last week saw a turbulent 24 hours for the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission leadership, a massive church fires, and a major shakeup in the presidential race and much more. Also, Jonathan Howe steps in as co-host this week for Brandon Po…

Since 2016, the name that has been synonymous with our current political environment is President Donald Trump. However, within the Trump administration is a name with which we should be familiar and should want to know more about: Vice President Mike Pence. In a special episode, we’re featuring a conversation between Vice President Mike Pence and …

I consider the destructive power of discouragement, and how humiltiy and gratitude put it to death. I puzzle over the "firing" of Brent Leatherwood and his reinstatement. I give a lesson on not confusing biblical history with biblical teaching, and explore Jesus taking on our informities. Finally, I remember that the age of an idea tells us little …

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #491 Minh Ha Nguyen, the director of the Southern Baptist Ethnic Research Network, passed away tragically this week in a drowning accident off the coast of North Carolina. Also, Lifeway Research released new data on sentiment related to the Coope…

I give thanks for words of encouragement. I consider the shocking aftermath of the attempt on former President Trump's life. We look at Rebekah and her unborn twins, and God's sovereignty. I remember going to the "pool" as a kid, and consider the foolishness of the devil.Av RC Sproul Jr.

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #490 Former SBC This Week host Jonathan Howe joins the show to talk about what’s next for the podcast, and we cover how Southern Baptists are responding in the wake of Hurricane Beryl.Av Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson