Brent Leatherwood
Brent Leatherwood served as president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission from 2022 to 2025, after a year of leading the organization as acting president. Previously, he served as chief of staff at the ERLC, as well as the entity’s director of strategic partnerships. He brought an expertise in public policy to his work, having been the executive director of the Tennessee Republican Party, the director of communications and policy strategy in the Tennessee General Assembly, and working for several years on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Brent is a dedicated member of his church, where he has served as a deacon since 2014. Brent is married to Meredith, and together they have three children.
Asking Congress to Defund Planned Parenthood
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Will you add your voice to ask Congress to defund Planned Parenthood? The ERLC...
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Our Nation’s Mental Health Crisis
It is not an understatement to say that we are facing a mental health...
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Abortion costs lives and our culture. Missouri voters should reject Amendment 3 | Opinion
Kansas City Star
What is the cost of an abortion? Some will read that question and respond,...
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Voting for a culture of life this election season
On this episode, we’re talking about voting to promote a culture of life by...
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Serving in the Public Square with Vice President Mike Pence
Today, we have an exclusive episode with Vice President Mike Pence about serving in...
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FIRST-PERSON: The right decision for President Biden and America
Baptist Press
This piece was originally published at Baptist Press. Today, July 21, in an astonishing...
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Bringing hope to an election year (Part 2)
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Is the GOP the party of life and liberty no more?
Religion News Service
This piece was written as an op-ed published at Religion News Service. (RNS) —...
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The wisdom we need on America’s 248th Independence Day
In two years, America will celebrate 250 years of independence. Anniversaries like this are...
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Bringing hope to an election year (Part 1)
Are you weary as you think about politics in our country? Is it hard...
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Bringing hope to a fractured public square
Remarks to the 2024 Southern Baptist Convention
Fellow Baptists, this is my third address I have had the privilege of making...
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ERLC advocates for life in the U.S. Senate
POLICY STATEMENT: Nashville, Tenn. – The ERLC advocates for policies that promote a culture...
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