Kentucky Today Podcast

Lawrence celebrates the Kentucky Baptist Foundation's 80th birthday with its president and CEO, French Harmon. In this episode, Harmon outlines how KBF continues to serve Kentucky baptists, and its vision for the future.

Lawrence Smith interviews Kentucky senator Lindsey Tichenor, who discusses and clarifies the terms of Senate Bill 181, which limits how public school teachers, staff and volunteers can communicate with students.

Lawrence interviews Richard Nelson on the latest Supreme Court rulings, Mark discusses how Burlington Baptist Church is engaging its community, and Chip highlights Matt Ellis' return to Kentucky and his new role.

Lawrence Smith interviews Dr. Dustin Sims with Clear Creek Baptist Bible College on the ethics of the United States bombing the nuclear sites in Iran.

Life issues reporter Tessa Redmond provides a debrief on the abortion pill, Mark discusses what we know about the First Corinthian Church bus wreck, Chip highlights an increase of salvations at the Southern Kentucky church, and Lawrence recaps what happened at the SBC Annual Meeting.

Lawrence provides an SBC update after interviewing Brandon Porter with the SBC, Mark discusses a witnessing tool to help Kentucky Baptists, and Chip highlights the new president of Crossings Camps.

Lawrence recaps his interview with Disaster Relief blue hat Larry Doughty, Chip discusses the start of Crossings Camps this summer, and Mark overviews the joint worship services that led to unity for churches in Crofton.

Ron Crow with KY Baptist Disaster Relief discusses the recovery effort underway since the Kentucky tornado, Mark discusses how an army chaplain closed out his career, Chip highlights how Ninth and O Baptist Church is expanding, and Lawrence outlines how the KBC is partnering with churches and ministries in Chile.

Life issues reporter Tessa Redmond outlines the ceremonial signing of House Bill 90, Lawrence recaps the Cooperative Program Celebration in Memphis, Mark discusses the events planned for Hope for Northern Kentucky, and Chip highlights how Ashland Avenue Baptist Church is adopting other churches.

Lawrence, Chip, and Mark recap decisions made during the KBC May Mission Board Meeting, a new church launch based in Somerset, updates on the requirement for Real ID, and a 10 year follow up on former Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis as she continues to battle same-sex marriage.

KBC regional campus minister Josh Skipper discusses an effective way of combating pornography with the gospel, Mark outlines a new book that a Kentucky Baptist pastor has written about the Baptist Faith and Message 2000, and Lawrence describes how the dangers that come with abortion pills have been grossly under reported in media.

Jacob Ogan with Commonwealth Policy Center discusses a drag show held at WKU, Mark gives an update on KY Disaster Relief work still underway in the state, and Lawrence describes the legacy of Pope Francis and what his death means for Kentucky Baptists.

Marina Shelton discusses the reopening of First Baptist Church Mayfield since the 2021 tornado, Chip outlines the increase of Cooperative Program Giving and what those contributions are making possible, Mark provides an update of relief efforts after the recent floods, and Lawrence touches on the evangelistic nature of the upcoming Easter services around the state.

Mark explains how Kentucky Baptist are helping with flood relief, Chip outlines the move to reinstate the Ten Commandments monument on State Capitol grounds, and Lawrence discusses the Family Foundation's call for Governor Beshear to protect women's restrooms at the Capitol.

Mark discusses the recent turnout for KY Disaster Relief Training, Chip describes the KBC partnership with churches in Chile, and Lawrence recaps his interview with Albert Mohler and his book, "Prophet, Priest, and King".

The hosts of the Kentucky Today Podcast introduce themselves.

Mark Maynard describes statewide participation in the 3:16 on 3/16 initiative, Chip Hutcheson discusses an increase in baptisms in Kentucky Baptist Churches last year, and Lawrence Smith recaps his recent interview with the SBC President and CEO Jeff Iorg.