In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the record number of drug overdose deaths in 2020, Oliva Rodrigo visiting the White House, anti-government protests in Cuba, two religious freedom wins, and the winner of the 2021 All-Star Game. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Andrew Bertodatti with “What is life like in the U.S. for an immigrant: One man’s journey from religious persecution in Pakistan,” Lieryn Barnett with “3 ways to be intentional with your singleness,” and Heather Rice Minus with “A new documentary sheds light on reentry after prison: A New Day 1 covers the hopes and hardships of formerly incarcerated individuals.”
ERLC Content
- Andrew Bertodatti with What life is like in the U.S. for an immigrant: One man’s journey from religious persecution in Pakistan
- Lieryn Barnett with 3 ways to be intentional with your singleness
- Heather Rice Minus with A new documentary sheds light on reentry after prison: A New Day 1 covers the hopes and hardships of formerly incarcerated individuals
Culture
- CDC says drug overdose deaths hit record 93,300 in 2020
- Provisional Drug Overdose Death Counts
- Pop star Olivia Rodrigo visits White House to urge young people to get vaccinated against Covid-19
- One reported dead in anti-government protests in Cuba
- Capitol Hill Baptist Church, D.C. settle religious liberty suit
- Appeals court protects church freedom in employment decisions
- American League wins 2021 All-Star Game
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Billionaire Richard Branson reaches space in his own ship
- Brent: The 2008 John Adams miniseries
- Josh: Black Widow
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F. Brent Leatherwood
F. Brent Leatherwood serves as the president for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. Since September 2021, Brent served as the acting president of the ERLC, where he provided steady leadership for the organization’s staff and continued the mission of the ERLC during the interim period. Prior to serving as … Read More
Josh Wester
Joshua B. Wester serves as Director of Content and Chair of Research in Christian Ethics. He holds an M.Div from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Th.M. in Public Theology from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Josh is married to McCaffity, and they have two children. Read More by this Author
Lindsay Nicolet
Lindsay Nicolet serves as the Editorial Director. She oversees the day-to-day management of our online content from the Nashville office. Lindsay completed her Master of Divinity at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. She is married to Justin and they have a daughter and a son. Read More by this Author