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Dean @TalbotTheology
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Pstr @MarinersChurch
Dstngushd Vstng Scholar @WycliffeHall at Oxford
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Looking at our @MarinersChurch annual report.

2206 people were baptized this year at our church.

Let's go!
November 16, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Southern California right now.
November 15, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Todd Nettleton says the old way of viewing persecution in China is gone. Under Xi Jinping, what used to be isolated to certain provinces is now a coordinated, nationwide crackdown on churches and pastors. churchleaders.com/news/2208740...
Voice of the Martyrs’ Todd Nettleton Warns of Rising Global Christian Persecution: 'We Need To Get Ready'
During a recent conversation with ChurchLeaders, Todd Nettleton of The Voice of the Martyrs offered a sobering global overview of Christian persecution.
churchleaders.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
In Portland, meeting Biola grads and dads. We love the trust that Biola has across generations. This year was our sixth year of consecutive growth. And we are launching a seminary program right here in Portland! Let’s go!

#BiolaUniversity #TalbotSchoolofTheology
November 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Viral videos say Constantine “voted the Bible into existence.”
Huff responds: the Council of Nicea didn’t compile the Bible at all, and the documents from that era prove it. churchleaders.com/news/2208666...
Wes Huff Responds to Claim the Bible Was ‘Compiled Hundreds of Years’ After Jesus by a 'Pagan Emperor for Political Reasons’
Wesley Huff recently responded to influencer Adam Allred, who claimed that the Bible was created hundreds of years after the time of Jesus.
churchleaders.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Portland!!

Here to share brand new data— 120 pages of missiological research ON Portland. I love helping churches know, love, serve, and share the gospel with their contexts.

And I’ll announce our new Portland-area seminary program. (Email [email protected] for extension info.)
November 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Missouri pastor Rich Tidwell is defending his second marriage by arguing that the Bible permits—and even ordains—polygamy. churchleaders.com/news/2208451...
Missouri Pastor Defends Polygamy After Taking Second Wife
Rich Tidwell, a Missouri pastor, is making his case that the Bible allows for polygamy after announcing his marriage to a second wife.
churchleaders.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
“The hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life.”
Jonathan Roumie opens up about what it was like to portray Jesus’ final hours in The Chosen Season 6. churchleaders.com/news/2208448...
‘The Chosen’ Cast, Crew Reflect on Season 6: ‘Easily Our Hardest’ To Film
After completing the filming of "The Chosen" Season 6, cast and crew shared what it was like to re-enact Jesus’ final hours.
churchleaders.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
“A century from now, people will look back in shock at how our culture regarded unborn children,” said Dr. Ed Stetzer. churchleaders.com/news/2208505...
Stevie Nicks’ Claim That Her Abortion Was Necessary to the Success of Fleetwood Mac Provokes Outrage From Christian Leaders
A clip of two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Nicks saying her abortion was necessary to her career success is circulating on X.
churchleaders.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM
The podcast has been on hiatus, but is coming back soon.

@JPokluda and lots of others coming soon!
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Had a great time with Chinese pastors in Chino, CA.

More exciting things to come from the Biola Chinese Initiative.
November 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM
New post:

"Sunday Journeys: God’s Heart for the Nations at Bethlehem Baptist Church"

A reflection on global missions, church planting, and preaching at Bethlehem in Minneapolis.

churchleaders.com/voices/22079...
November 8, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Dear conference planners.

The people want Diet Coke.

Please plan accordingly

But 5 Diet Cokes for every other drink you buy.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.
November 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Headed to Oxford again in one month, where people will not understand why we love this place.

#merica!
November 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Come listen to Robert Shumack author of "Jesus through Muslim Eyes" talk about his findings on the true heart of islam on Ed Stetzer live!
November 8, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Students at the University of Sheffield were warned that the Bible contains “graphic bodily injury and sexual violence”—a move critics say reveals how far academia has drifted from understanding faith, history, and moral context. churchleaders.com/news/2207996...
UK University Slaps Violence Warning on Bible, Citing the Crucifixion and Cain and Abel
English Lit. students at the University of Sheffield in the U.K. have been warned: Scripture contains “graphic bodily injury and sexual violence.”
churchleaders.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Libin Abraham preaching at the Right Now Conference. He’s a great brother.

I’m up next. Pray we make much of Jesus!
November 7, 2025 at 4:59 PM
After rehab and divorce, 12-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte says he’s found what matters most:

“I have learned that the only thing that truly matters is what God thinks of me.” churchleaders.com/news/2208176...
12-Time Olympic Medalist Ryan Lochte Gets Baptized, Rededicates His Life to Jesus After Rehab and Divorce
Twelve-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte revealed on Instagram this week that he had gotten baptized and rededicated his life to Jesus.
churchleaders.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:04 PM
With thousands of pastors here at the Right Now Conference.

I'm up in the morning sharing about some new data about spiritual openness, but also pointing people to live faithfully in tumultuous times.

Pray we make much of Jesus!
November 7, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Can I just say that it's a joy to worship with believers from different cultures and nations?

Worshipping in Mandarin today— in Chino, CA.

Thank you, Jesus, that men and women from every tongue, tribe, and nation will be gathered around the throne— forever.
November 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Sunday hiking Laguna Ridge Trail. Trying a “difficult trail” for the first time. 800 feet up. Let’s go!
November 2, 2025 at 7:34 PM
It was such a blessing to encourage pastors and church planters in the Bay Area last week.

God is on the move, with church planting and evangelism on the hearts of many!

We can't wait to start our @TalbotTheology seminary classes there-- email @TalbotEmbedded for more information.
November 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Saying goodbye to Molly, whose been with our family for 16+ years.

She was a great friend to our family, and we will miss her.
November 2, 2025 at 7:00 AM
I love that our professors-- in this case, Drs. Jung and Manning-- have our @TalbotTheology online students over for dinner!

And, thanks for letting me drop by to say hello tonight!

In-person or online, our professors are the best!
November 2, 2025 at 3:20 AM
I remember well being on food stamps as a child, so I am especially thankful for all the pastors texting me about how they will call their churches to take even more efforts to help those who may go hungry if SNAP is not funded.
November 1, 2025 at 9:58 PM