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Center for Baptist Leadership

Center for Baptist Leadership
Southern Baptist Convention
Financial Transparency
Abortion
Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission
Christianity
Evangelicalism
Ice
Donald Trump
Black Lives Matter
Law Amendment
Colorado
Wheaton College
Transgender Rights
Capitol Hill Baptist Church
Russell Vought
Cities Church
Russell Moore
Religious Liberty
Cooperative Program
Critical Race Theory

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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Pastor Michael Clary joins William Wolfe on the Center for Baptist Leadership podcast to unpack Loser Theology—why Christians are told to "lose" and why we need high-agency Christianity instead. They hit Russell Moore, Tim Keller, persecution, SBC "m... more

Is IVF truly pro-life? Pastor and author Dr. Josh Holler joins William Wolfe on the Center for Baptist Leadership podcast to unpack his book “Misconceiving IVF”—explaining how IVF works, why it violates biblical ethics, and what hopeful, Christ-cente... more

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Pastor and author Chase Davis joins us to discuss his new book, "Offensive Christianity: Restoring the Strength of Men in a Feminized Age." Order it here today and use code "CBL" for 10% off: press.founders.org/shop/offensive-christianity/

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SBC Reformers Just Scored Their Biggest Win in Decades. Here’s What It Really Means.

On the heels of the 2026 Southern Baptist Convention in Orlando, Executive Director William Wolfe and attorney Jon Whitehead break down two massive victories for co... more

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Recent Guests

Josh Holler
Lead pastor of First Baptist Church in St. John, Missouri
First Baptist Church of St. John, Missouri
Episode: Why Christians Should Reject IVF: The Pro-Life Case Against Test-Tube Babies with Dr. Josh Holler
Chase Davis
Pastor, The Well Church (Boulder, CO); author
The Well Church; Founder of Full Proof Theology
Episode: Offensive Christianity & Strong Men: Countering Feminism in the Church & Nation with Chase Davis
Sam Webb
Guest featured on episode
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Episode: Go, Vote, Win: Preview of SBC Annual Meeting Top Issues
Jon Harris
Author/ commentator on SBC reform
Center for Baptist Leadership
Episode: SBC Conservatives on the Verge of MAJOR Win Against Woke Takeover, with Jon Harris & Megan Basham
Willie Rice
Candidate for SBC President (discussed as guest on the episode)
Orlando-area church leader, SBC presidential candidate
Episode: SBC Weekly Roundup: Countdown to Orlando | Ep.7
David Schrock
Theological commentator and SBC reform advocate
Center for Baptist Leadership / Christ Over All
Episode: SBC Weekly Roundup: Countdown to Orlando | Ep.5
Michael Clary
Pastor/author contributing analysis on NAMM and church planting
Center for Baptist Leadership / Christ Over All
Episode: SBC Weekly Roundup: Countdown to Orlando | Ep.5
Judd Saul
Expert on persecution issues and founder of Equipping the Persecuted
Equipping the Persecuted
Episode: Silent Massacre: The Muslim Slaughter of Nigerian Christians with Judd Saul
Marc Minter
Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church, Diana, Texas, and guest contributor at the Center for Baptist Leadership.
First Baptist Church, Diana, Texas
Episode: Egalitarian Word Games in the SBC: Fielder Church, Female “Shepherds,” and a Failure to Act by SBTC

Host

William Wolfe
Host associated with the Center for Baptist Leadership; leads discussions on church governance, SBC reform, and leadership ethics.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 99 ratings
  • Conservative Insight Into the SBC

    This most recent episode (SBC Weekly Roundup: Road to Orlando) is the exact content I’m subscribed for. There are many faithful Baptist voices commenting on politics and culture broadly but not nearly enough helping conservative church members and pastors knowledgeably engage in convention life. I’m thankful for the statements and writings from both candidates, which I don’t have time to go back and dig to find, being presented in a helpful and good faith manner. Providing information and tools ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Alex Lanou
    United States7 months ago
  • One of the Best SBC Podcasts

    Mr. Wolfe has been a consistent voice against wokeness/ leftism for years and he’s doing important work for the SBC. God bless him and his family.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mrs. Hannah Harris
    United States8 months ago
  • Baptists with Backbone

    William is thoughtful and biblically minded. Each episode is worth your time and attention. Listen often, and you’ll mature in your thinking about the local church and Christian engagement in the public square.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CrazyLegs-JHM
    United States9 months ago
  • A Baptist Voice With Backbone

    The Center for Baptist Leadership podcast is one of the clearest, most useful listens right now for Southern Baptists who want faithful, courageous leadership in the public square. It’s explicitly Baptist in its instincts and priorities, and it speaks with the kind of moral clarity a lot of us wish we heard more consistently from denominational entities like the ERLC. If you want conviction, plain speech, and conversations aimed at equipping pastors and churches for the moment we’re in, CBL is w... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jdaws47
    United States9 months ago
  • i was not paid to make this review

    CBL is doing great work

    Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bendell werry
    United States9 months ago

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Praise for deep insider analysis on SBC governance and reform.
Many notes highlight the host's clear stance and thorough coverage of contentious SBC topics.
Listeners frequently commend the podcast for providing faithful, biblically grounded leadership insights.
Listeners appreciate candid discussions and practical takeaways for church leadership.

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"God Bless ICE" — Minnesota Pastor's Bold Prayer After Minneapolis Shooting
Q: How do we as Christians continue to live in this epistemological fracturing of our society?
Start with clarity on what God thinks about this, and allow that clarity to govern and drive how you respond.
"God Bless ICE" — Minnesota Pastor's Bold Prayer After Minneapolis Shooting
Q: What is the framework you're trying to use before praying about this incident?
My prayers are governed by 1 Timothy 2, where Paul says, I want you to pray all these different kinds of prayers for government officials, so my mindset is obey that command.
Whether we DOGE or Die: Lifesaving Reforms for SBC (ft. Rice, Whitehead, Burns, Schrock, & Gentry)
Q: What is the importance of 990 level transparency?
It is essential for accountability, securing trust, and wise stewardship in SBC entities.
Whether we DOGE or Die: Lifesaving Reforms for SBC (ft. Rice, Whitehead, Burns, Schrock, & Gentry)
Q: What motivated you to present the motion to abolish the ERLC?
The motivation is to ensure that the ERLC represents Southern Baptists, rather than being influenced by the culture.
Baptists with Backbone in the Public Square (ft. Wolfe, Deevers, Davis, Money, & Colter)
Q: Chase, tell us a little bit about the fight that you've been in and how you as a pastor, not a politician, has stepped into the political arena.
Chase engaged in political activism by mobilizing church communities to oppose legislation threatening free speech related to transgender issues, emphasizing the church's role in combating cultural challenges.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Center for Baptist Leadership

What is Center for Baptist Leadership about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on practical theology and Baptist governance with a strong focus on reform within the Southern Baptist Convention and accountability for church leadership. Conversations frequently cover doctrinal fidelity, church polity, abuse governance, transparency, and strategic leadership, often framing issues through a conservative, biblically rooted lens. A notable signature is high-trust insider analysis of SBC dynamics, paired with calls for greater church participation and visible reform toward stronger institutional integrity. Listeners are likely drawn to hard-edged discussions about church governance, finance, and public witness, with guests ranging from pastors to scholars and reform advocates, all aiming to equip pastors, la... more

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Recent guests on Center for Baptist Leadership include:

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2. Chase Davis
3. Sam Webb
4. Jon Harris
5. Willie Rice
6. David Schrock
7. Michael Clary
8. Judd Saul

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