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Center for Baptist Leadership

Center for Baptist Leadership
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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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In this special "SBC Weekly Roundup" edition of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe and Jon Whitehead unpack breaking news within the Southern Baptist Convention, including the Executive Committee’s new $186M Cooperative Program budget and ongoing financi... more

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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 ... more

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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 Pr... more

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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... more

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Recent Guests

Lewis Richerson
Pastor of Woodlawn Baptist Church, involved in discussions surrounding immigration enforcement and scriptural interpretations of related laws.
Woodlawn Baptist Church
Episode: Pastor Defends ICE Raids and Deportations: "It's Biblical Justice"
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
Colby Barrett
Producer of the documentary 'A Faith Under Siege'
Episode: A Faith Under Siege: The True Story of Christian Persecution in Ukraine (ft. Colby Barrett)
Luke Ash
Southern Baptist bivocational pastor from Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Stephen Dale Baptist Church
Episode: Fired for His Faith: How the Transgender Movement Claimed Another Christian Victim (ft. Luke Ash)
Nick Sevier
Director of Biblical Counselor Society and an experienced Biblical counselor
Biblical Counselor Society
Episode: Battle for Biblical Counseling: Sufficiency of Scripture vs. Secular Therapeutic (ft. Nick Sevier)
Mat Staver
Senior pastor and founder of Liberty Counsel, legal expert on religious rights
Liberty Counsel
Episode: Will Obergefell be Overturned? (ft. Mathew Staver)
Grant Castleberry
Senior pastor of The King's Chapel Church in North Carolina.
The King's Chapel
Episode: Conviction, Courage, and Christ: The Life and Legacy of John MacArthur (ft. Grant Castleberry)
Mark Walker
Former Congressman and Southern Baptist Pastor, appointed Ambassador at Large designee for International Religious Freedom.
U.S. State Department
Episode: Pastor, Congressman, Diplomat: IRF Amb. Designee Mark Walker on the Global Fight for Religious Freedom

Host

William Wolfe
Host of the Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast and Executive Director and Founder of Center for Baptist Leadership.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 92 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 Statesa month 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 States2 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 States2 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 States2 months ago
  • i was not paid to make this review

    CBL is doing great work

    Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bendell werry
    United States2 months ago

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The content is viewed as essential for understanding current issues in the Southern Baptist community.
Many praise the depth of discussion and the level of expertise among guests, emphasizing a commitment to thoughtful dialogue.
It is noted that the podcast tackles difficult topics with clarity and courage, resonating with a desire for biblically grounded perspectives.
Listeners appreciate the focus on revitalizing Baptist leadership and advocating for biblical truth in contemporary society.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

"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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The podcast focuses on promoting robust and biblical leadership ideals within the Southern Baptist Convention, addressing contemporary issues facing the church in today's society. Key themes include the importance of participation in civic matters, the defense of religious liberties, and navigating theological divisions among Southern Baptists. It delves into controversial subjects such as gender roles in church leadership, cultural ideologies, and the vital need for unity in purpose among the faith community. Engaging discussions with leaders highlight both the challenges and the resilience essential for revitalizing Baptist leadership in a rapidly changing world.

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1. Lewis Richerson
2. Judd Saul
3. Marc Minter
4. Colby Barrett
5. Luke Ash
6. Nick Sevier
7. Mat Staver
8. Grant Castleberry

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