200 million COVID cases, NYC COVID vaccine proof, and Andrew Cuomo

In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the delta variant, the world surpassing 200 million COVID cases, NYC mandates COVID vaccine proof, reports about Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Biden signing EO for Hong Kongers, the Belarus Olympic runner, and how Simone Biles opens up about the passing of her aunt. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Alex Ward with “What modern Baptists can learn from Thomas Helwys: Religious liberty, theological conviction, and perseverance,” Jason Thacker with “How Christians can combat the dangerous reality of (COVID) disinformation,” and ERLC Staff with “Do state-level anti-abortion laws reduce abortion rates?”

ERLC Content

• Alex Ward with What modern Baptists can learn from Thomas Helwys: Religious liberty, thoelogical conviction, and perseverance
• Jason Thacker with How Christians can combat the dangerous reality of (COVID) disinformation
• ERLC Staff with Do state-level anti-abortion laws reduce abortion rates?

Culture

1. Delta variant is now 93% of all US cases
2. World surpasses 200 million COVID cases
3. NYC mandates COVID vaccine proof to enter indoor restaurants, venues, gyms
4. NY AG releases scathing report about Gov. Cuomo
5. Andrew Cuomo To Receive International Emmy For ‘Masterful’ COVID-19 Briefings
6. Biden signs EO for Hong Kongers fleeing China’s repression
7. Belarus Olympic runner lands safely in Poland
8. Simone Biles reveals her aunt died unexpectedly during Tokyo Olympics

Lunchroom

• Lindsay: Social media slowdown
• Brent: Congresswoman Julia Letlow’s story
• Josh: A transition announcement

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