The 2026 Southern Baptist Convention in Orlando, Florida is here—and this episode is your go, vote, win battle plan.

Executive Director William Wolfe sits down with Jon Whitehead and Sam Webb to break down the most consequential decisions messengers will make this year:

• Willie Rice vs. Josh Powell – what’s really at stake in the SBC presidential race
• Why the SBC presidency quietly shapes the convention for the next 5–10 years
• The ERLC and NAMB: accountability, transparency, and who can be trusted
• The fight over female pastors in the SBC and what to do with the Credentials Committee
• The Mohler Truth & Unity Amendment – what changed, why “such as” vs. “specifically” matters, and how moderates and conservatives are already trying to frame it
• Why this moment is a generational test of Baptist conviction, courage, and biblical fidelity

If you’re driving to Orlando, sitting in the airport, or still deciding whether it’s worth the trip: this episode will clarify the stakes, sharpen your convictions, and help you vote with your eyes wide open.

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