SCOTUS rules for free speech, Delta variant, and a new family on Sesame Street

In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the shocking collapse of a surf-side condo in Miami, the SCOTUS ruling on free speech, the coronavirus variant likely to cause the next wave, the drop in U.S. life expectancy, and the new family members introduced on Sesame Street. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jordan Wootten with “What’s the future of the global religious landscape? Three takeaways from the Pew Center projections,” Wendy Alsup with “4 ways to equip your kids to walk with friends who experience gender dysphoria,” and Josh Wester with “6 reflections from SBC21: Resolution, a new president, and a spirit of unity.”

ERLC Content

• Jordan Wootten with What’s the future of the global religious landscape? Three takeaways from the Pew Center projections
• Wendy Alsup with 4 ways to equip your kids to walk with friends who experience gender dysphoria
• Josh Wester with 6 reflections from SBC21: Resolutions, a new president, and a spirit of unity

Culture

1. Surfside Condo Collapse: At least 1 dead, 99 unaccounted for; 55 units involved In catastrophe
2. SCOTUS rules for cheerleader in free speech case
3. Teen cheerleader’s Snapchat brings Supreme Court clash over schools and free speech
4. Delta variant likely to cause next wave
5. US Life Expectancy Drops by Alarming Amount
6. Sesame Street introduces family with two gay dads during Pride Month

Lunchroom

• Lindsay: Chosen season 2; https://quarterly.gospelinlife.com/social-media-identity-and-the-church/
• Josh: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/rise-and-fall-of-mars-hill/
• Brent: Scripture-engaged Americans more hopeful and forgiving

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