Ep. 32 - Recapping Summer, Previewing Welcome Week, and the Future of the ERLC

In this conversation, Jonathon Woodyard and Brandt Merritt look forward to the 2025-2026 academic year and the upcoming Welcome Week. They recap the final weeks of summer activities and preparations for the upcoming academic year, particularly focusing on Welcome Week and its significance for new students. The conversation also highlights the growth in enrollment at the university amidst challenges in higher education, and addresses recent leadership changes within the Southern Baptist Convention, particularly regarding the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC). The episode concludes with a look ahead to future podcast topics and guests. Chapters 00:00 Summer Reflections and Preparations 09:31 Welcome Week Planning and Activities 17:05 Enrollment Growth and Challenges in Higher Education 24:43 Leadership Changes in the Southern Baptist Convention 34:42 Looking Ahead: Future Episodes and Topics