Mother’s Day, Nicolas Cage, and a conversation with Chelsea Sobolik

In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss reopening churches, Mother’s Day, a growing mental health crisis, Nicolas Cage Cast as Tiger King Joe Exotic, and mini pancakes. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece from Jared Kennedy with 12 things to consider with reopening children’s ministry, Eric Costanzo with 7 ways to serve our immigrant and refugee neighbors during a pandemic, and Alex Ward with 5 mothers who helped shaped Christian history. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Chelsea Sobolik for a conversation about life and ministry. About ChelseaChelsea Patterson Sobolik serves as a Policy Director in the Washington, D.C. office. Previously, she worked in the U.S. House of Representatives on pro-life policies, domestic and international religious freedom, adoption, and foster care issues. Chelsea is the author of Longing for Motherhood - Holding onto Hope in the Midst of Childlessness. She has a B.A. in International Relations from Liberty University, and lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband Michael. Twitter: @chelspatERLC ContentJared Kennedy with 12 things to consider when reopening your children's ministry.Daniel Patterson and Jenn Kintner with What should churches do as they consider reopening after the coronavirus?Eric Costanzo with 7 ways to serve our immigrant and refugee neighbors during a pandemic.Alex Ward with 5 mothers who helped shape Christian history.CultureA Message from President George W. BushThe Covid-19 Riddle: Why Does theVirus Wallop Some Places and Spare Others?The coronavirus pandemic is pushing America into a mental health crisisDon’t Forget the Other Pandemic Killing Thousands of AmericansIllinois Governor Pritzker confirms churches will not be allowed to have services with more than 50 people until there is a vaccineA Georgia man was chased and killed while jogging, his mother saysSupreme Court Arguments Resume — But With A TwistSupreme Court considers abortion mandate againPoland postpones presidential election5.5 magnitude earthquake rattles Puerto Rico, damages buildings in PonceNorth Korea says Kim Jong Un made public appearanceNicolas Cage Cast as Tiger King Joe Exotic in New TV SeriesFuture Of Live Music Could Be Drive-In ConcertsLunchroom Lindsay: Grimes and Elon Musk's choice of baby name might not be accepted in CaliforniaJosh: Mini Pancakes, How religious liberty made me a Baptist: Part 1 and Part 2Brent: LifeWay Church Assistance PackageERLC Inbox Q: Our church is thinking through what steps we need to take to begin re-opening and holding services again. What recommendations do you have?Connect with us on Twitter@ERLC@jbwester@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsors Talking Points: Abortion by Dr Lizzie Ling and Vaughan Roberts (The Good Book Company)ERLC Highlights - subscribe for curated content from the ERLC’s editors delivered straight to your inbox