SBC Weekly Roundup: Countdown to Orlando | Ep.7

SBC Weekly Roundup: Countdown to Orlando | Ep.7

From Center for Baptist Leadership by Center for Baptist Leadership

April 22, 2026 · 1h 48m · Season 2 · Episode 66

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The episode discusses significant developments in Southern Baptist life, including leadership changes and the future direction of the SBC.

In this special "SBC Weekly Roundup" edition of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe and Jon Whitehead break down seismic news in Southern Baptist life including the ERLC’s new president Evan Lenoe, trustee failures and need for reform, as well as post–Cooperative Program “secret” strategy meetings and what it means for the future of the SBC. Read Jon Whitehead's Article: https://christoverall.com/article/concise/whats-trusty-about-sbc-trustees-does-trustee-training-fix-ailing-entities-or-institutionalize-passivity/ Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 00:38 – Why Orlando 2026 Could Be “Nashville 2.0” for Conservatives 02:30 – SBC News Rundown: ERLC, VP Race, Willie Rice, Mohler 05:24 – Life Updates & Kansas City “Potato-Sized Hail” 05:46 – Inside the White House Faith Office Briefing 07:33 – How a Faith Friendly Administration Changes Outlook for Religious Liberty 10:07 – Meet the New ERLC President: Dr. Evan Lenoe's First Message 11:42 – Can the ERLC Regain Trust? Past Controversies & Need for Repentance 20:38 – Trustee 101: Care, Loyalty, and the Missing Duty of Candor 24:34 – Who Do Trustees Really Serve—Entities or the SBC? 41:25 – How a Few People Can Effectively Control an…

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Hosts: William Wolfe, Jon Whitehead

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Organizations: ERLC, SBC, White House

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