U.S. withdraw from Afghanistan, Texas abortion ban, and Hurricane Ida aftermath

In this episode, Lindsay is joined by Chelsea Sobolik. They discuss Biden’s defense of his decision to withdraw from Afghanistan, how Christians can speak up for women in Afghanistan, the new Texas abortion ban, and what we are seeing in the aftermath of Hurrican Ida. They also give a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jordan Wootten with How the grace of Jesus enables us to say no to pornography: An interview with Ray Ortlund on The Death of Porn: Men of Integrity Building a World of Nobility, Herbie Newell with “3 ways Christians can remember the people of Haiti: Showing generosity to a joyful people amid tragedy,” and O.S. Hawkins with “The legacy of George W. Truett: Pastor, builder, and defender of religious liberty.” 

ERLC Content

• Jordan Wootten with How the grace of Jesus enables us to say no to pornography: An Interview with Ray Ortlund on The Death of Porn: Men of Integrity Building a World of Nobility
• Herbie Newell with 3 ways Christians can remember the people of Haiti: Showing generosity to a joyful people amid tragedy
• O.S. Hawkins with The legacy of George W. Truett: Pastor, builder, and defender of religious liberty

Culture

1. Biden defends decision to withdraw from Afghanistan
2. U.S. withdrawal leaves Afghan allies grappling with fear, anger and panic
3. Christians Must Speak Up for the Women of Afghanistan
4. Texas abortion ban goes into effect after justices fail to act
5. The Texas Heartbeat Bill Is a Preview of a Post-Roe World
6. The aftermath of Hurricane Ida
7. SBC ready to help following Hurricane Ida

Lunchroom

• Chelsea: Full Focus Planner  
• Lindsay: tweet

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