Faith, Baseball, and the Southern Baptist Convention: Standing Firm in a Divided Culture - June 16, 2026

On this episode of The Steve Marston Show, Steve shares an unexpected start to his day at the DMV before diving into several stories at the intersection of faith and culture. He discusses the controversy surrounding MLB Pride Night and players who responded by displaying Genesis 9 references alongside rainbow-themed uniforms, sparking debate about religious expression, freedom of belief, and the role of sports in bringing people together. Later, Steve welcomes pastor, podcaster, and frequent guest host David O'Dell for an inside look at this year's Southern Baptist Convention in Orlando. David shares his firsthand observations from the event, discusses the constitutional amendment regarding pastoral qualifications, explains the importance of the Cooperative Program, and reflects on the future leadership of the SBC under newly elected president Willie Rice. The episode also highlights encouraging stories of athletes publicly expressing their faith, including baptisms at Cleveland for Christ and a professional baseball player using a simple symbol to share the Gospel. Steve addresses recent headlines involving Christian music, marriage, and faith, offers practical resources from Alan Jackson Ministries, and closes with a powerful reminder from Deuteronomy 29:29 and a heartwarming wedding worship moment featured as the Best Video on the Internet. Join us for faith-filled conversation, cultural commentary, encouragement, and a few laughs along the way. 12 Habits That Lead to Divorce and How to Avoid Them by Dave Willis at churchleaders.comhttps://churchleaders.com/outreach-missions/outreach-missions-articles/300936-12-habits-lead-divorce-dave-willis.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.