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Plain Speech Podcast

Written by: Michael Clary
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  • Plain talk about theology and culture with pastor Michael Clary
    Michael Clary
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Episodes
  • “Explain what’s at stake in the SBC like I’m 5,” with William Wolfe
    Apr 30 2024
    The Future Path of the Southern Baptist Convention: Leadership, Accountability, and Faithful Stewardship In this episode of the Plain Speech Podcast, we delve into the pivotal issues facing the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). Topics include the importance of the Law Amendment, financial transparency, combating wokeness within the church, and the crucial presidential election at the upcoming SBC meeting in Indianapolis. Our guest, William Wolfe, Founder of the Center for Baptist Leadership, discusses the potential for revitalization and reform within the SBC, emphasizing a return to scriptural fidelity, the fight against theological liberalism, and the role that informed and courageous leadership must play in navigating the convention's future. 00:00 - William's personal testimony and the state of the SBC 24:27 - The Law Amendment and Financial Transparency 50:11 - Addressing Wokeness and Theological Drift 56:35 - What's at stake in the SBC Presidential Election The Center for Baptist Leadership (CBL): https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/ Listen to the CRUCIAL first episode on Russell Moore's stormy departure from his post at the ERLC and the SBC: https://centerforbaptistleadership.po... Follow CBL on X: twitter.com/baptistleaders Follow CBL on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Follow William Wolfe on X: twitter.com/william_e_wolfe
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • How Colleges Make You Pay for What You Don't Get, with Dr. Ben Merkle
    Apr 22 2024
    In this interview, I speak with Dr. Ben Merkle, who is the President of New Saint Andrews college in Moscow, ID. We talk all things related to students and parents picking a school in clown world 2024, including the right and wrong ways to think about sending our kids to college, whether or not college should be the default option, the value of trade school, a selection strategy for Christian parents, and blind spots of choosing schools.
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    52 mins
  • How to Stand Your Ground in the Chaos of Ministry
    Apr 1 2024
    Highlights from this episode include avoiding emotional manipulation, canonizing personal preferences, the "narcissism" boogeyman, and weaponized feelings. Matt will be speaking at the upcoming King’s Domain conference, "Gendered Virtue: Men and Women Who Take Dominion,” April 18-20, 2024 in Cincinnati, OH. Other speakers include Joe Rigney, Michael Foster, Toby Sumpter, and Shane Morris. More details at www.genderedvirtue.com. Matt is the founding pastor of Christ the Lord Church in Dayton, OH. https://ctldayton.com/ Follow Matt on X: https://x.com/MattMcBee05 Follow Matt's podcast: The Withywindle: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-withywindle/id1685532188
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    1 hr and 9 mins

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