The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention plays a crucial role in shaping public policy, advocating for faith and family values, and protecting religious freedom. In 2025, the ERLC will focus on pro-life priorities, including funding and conscience protection, as well as promoting the sanctity of life and human dignity. [... more]

Jason Thacker, Senior Fellow and Director of the Research Institute for Family Policy, discusses the importance of engaging in productive conversations about abortion, the need to flip the script in the abortion debate, and the role of Christians in promoting a true vision of human flourishing rooted in how God created us in his very image. [... more]

Joe Biden's presidency is under scrutiny as he continues to wander and make embarrassing mistakes on the world stage. Meanwhile, Todd Starnes is on a book tour, and his team is filling in for him on the Todd Starn Show. The hosts discuss various topics, including the Southern Baptist Convention's involvement with the ERLC and the controversy surrounding Caitlin Clark's exclusion from the US Olympic team. They also interview Megan Basham, a Daily Wire reporter, and Caroline Sunshine, a Deputy Press Secretary for President Trump, who shares her experiences and insights on the Trump administration and the upcoming election. [... more]

The Southern Baptist Convention is considering a proposed amendment to their constitution, known as the Law Amendment, which would clarify that only men can be pastors in SBC churches. The amendment has been approved by a majority of messengers at the SBC annual meeting, but the leadership has come out in opposition, citing concerns about autonomy and the potential for disfellowship. The issue has sparked debate among SBC leaders and churches, with some arguing that it is a matter of biblical doctrine and others seeing it as a secondary issue. The outcome of the amendment will have implications for the SBC and its relationship with churches that do not adhere to the amendment. [... more]

Biblical leaders are needed to reform the Southern Baptist Convention, addressing issues like critical race theory, abortion, and church discipline. The denomination's power structure and lack of spiritual renewal have led to errant doctrine and a lack of fear for God. Tom Askel, a candidate for SBC president, emphasizes the importance of following the Bible and exercising church discipline to maintain a holy and healthy church. [... more]

The Chinese Communist Party is waging a genocide against the Uyghur population in Western China, with reports of internment, forced labor, forced sterilization, and torture. The international community is responding with sanctions and condemnation, but individual citizens can also make a difference through prayer, advocacy, and awareness. [... more]

Digital authoritarianism is a growing concern as technology is increasingly used to suppress human rights and freedoms. Jason Thacker discusses the impact of digital technologies on human dignity and the importance of being aware of the ways in which governments and private companies are using technology to control people's lives. [... more]