Welcome to the inaugural episode of the After Sunday Show. Join Senior Pastor Heath Lambert and the pastoral team from First Baptist Church Jacksonville as they engage in candid discussions about the pressing issues facing Southern Baptist churches today.
EPISODE TOPICS:
1. The SBC
Why the upcoming SBC annual meeting could be the most significant in a decade
The $3 million legal settlement controversy and its implications
ERLC (Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission) funding debates
The Law Amendment on women in pastoral roles and its return
Financial transparency demands and institutional trust challenges
2. Church Attendance and Family Priorities
Understanding seasonal attendance patterns from Memorial Day to Labor Day
Evaluating legitimate reasons for missing church services
Navigating the youth sports versus Sunday worship dilemma
Pastoral perspectives on family discipleship decisions
Biblical foundations for corporate worship (Hebrews 10:25)
3. Pastoral Leadership and Family Dynamics
Maintaining joy and humor in ministry families
Bridging generational communication gaps
Building authentic relationships in pastoral leadership
KEY TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction to After Sunday Show
3:05 - Southern Baptist Convention deep dive begins
25:04 - Why this SBC meeting could be explosive
41:05 - Missing church and summer attendance
47:22 - Youth sports vs. church attendance debate
1:01:05 - Pastoral humor and family life
FEATURED SPEAKERS:
Heath Lambert - Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Jacksonville
Richard Lucas - Pastor of Teaching & Reaching
Spencer Harmon - Lead Pastor, Nocatee Campus
Cody Hoskins - Executive Pastor
BIBLICAL REFERENCES:
Hebrews 10:25 (not neglecting to meet together)
Ecclesiastes 3 (time to laugh and time to cry)
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