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Tom Ascol interviews Willy Rice about the need for renewal among Baptists and his nomination for SBC President.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol talks with Willy Rice, Pastor of Calvary Church in Clearwater, Florida. They discuss the upcoming Southern Baptist Convention and the need for renewal among Baptists. They also talk about Willy's nomination for SBC President and the desire to have real unity happen within SBC leaders and churches. Show Notes:Find out more about Willy Rice: https://baptistrenewal.us Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2027 National Founders Conference - The Law & The Gospel: https://founders.org/conference/ Pre-Order "Offensive Christianity": https://press.founders.org/shop/offensive-christianity/ Pre-Order "Reforming World Missions": https://press.founders.org/shop/reforming-world-missions/ Order "Foundational Truths for Family Worship": https://press.founders.org/shop/foundational-truths-for-family-worship Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give…

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