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Evangelical roundup for December 15, 2022

John Fea   |  December 15, 2022

What is happening in Evangelical Land:

Evangelicals and celebrity.

Megan Lively, the woman who called out Southern Baptist sexual abuse.

The evangelical megachurch pastor who attended the signing of the Respect for Marriage Act.

The National Association of Evangelicals on child tax credits:

As we follow God’s heart for the poor and vulnerable, we advocate for extending or making permanent the improved child tax credits. Join us in asking Congress in this lame duck session to make the improved child tax credits a permanent part of our tax code https://t.co/GqEcCVnRsU pic.twitter.com/ZwBd49muuG

— National Association of Evangelicals (@NAEvangelicals) December 14, 2022

The National Association of Evangelicals on the Respect for Marriage Act:

The NAE believes God designed marriage as an exclusive covenantal relationship between a man and a woman. We cherish the freedom to preach, teach and practice these core convictions while respecting our fellow citizens. https://t.co/a3IvRpGzUz pic.twitter.com/TJboFiGJtU

— National Association of Evangelicals (@NAEvangelicals) December 12, 2022

European evangelicals gather to discuss bioethics.

Should evangelical churches hold services on Christmas Day?

“Gross extravagance” or worship? The Holy Post podcast tackles the Prestonwood Baptist Church Christmas show:

A megachurch is being criticized after the rehearsal for its Xmas production featuring flying drummers went viral on TikTok. It is gross extravagance or worshipping Jesus with our best? @KaitlynSchiess & I discuss on this week's @HolyPostPodcast: https://t.co/Zl7loWGf3N pic.twitter.com/fYOmOfIY6n

— Skye Jethani (@SkyeJethani) December 14, 2022

Jordan wants American evangelicals to visit to celebrate the second millennium of Jesus’s baptism.

Spanish evangelical churches are growing.

Evangelicals and foster care.

Bulgarian evangelicals gain freedom of speech rights.

Ed Stetzer on the C.S. Lewis wardrobe:

https://twitter.com/edstetzer/status/1602718682031046658

Conversion therapy in Switzerland.

Low attendance expected at Urbana 2022.

Members of David Platt’s McLean Bible Church are suing the church.

Karen Swallow Prior on being pro-life.

A non-Baker will lead Baker Publishing.

Wheaton College president Philip Ryken on the Christian liberal arts.

Russell Moore and Andy Crouch talk tech.

Blast from the past:

A former Wisconsin youth pastor is charged with sexual assault of a boy.

Al Mohler takes on E.J. Dionne on same-sex marriage.

Sean Feucht on Dr. Fauci:

You lost me at “National hero” https://t.co/tO6LHFbs5U

— Sean Feucht (@seanfeucht) December 12, 2022

Invoking Genesis 9 in favor of the death penalty:

The death penalty for murder is the very application of justice.

“from every man, from every man’s brother I will require the life of man. ‘Whoever sheds man’s blood,
By man his blood shall be shed,
For in the image of God
He made man.’” Genesis 9:5-6 https://t.co/QVSgPJBIF1

— Tom Buck (Five Point Buck) (@TomBuck) December 14, 2022

More on Christmas Day services:

There is not one good biblical reason that can be given for cancelling church on Christmas Day!

— Tom Buck (Five Point Buck) (@TomBuck) December 13, 2022

“Retaliation” at an Illinois church.

An Al Mohler disciple critiques a book on Christian nationalism.

Mohler prepares his followers for the Respect for Marriage Act signing ceremony:

And do not forget that then Vice President Biden was earlier than Obama in declaring himself all for gay marriage, starting ten years ago. Obama had been for gay marriage, then against it, and then for it again. Biden claimed 10 years ago that gay marriage was “inevitable.” 2/2

— Albert Mohler (@albertmohler) December 13, 2022

Mike Pence at the Billy Graham Center archives dedication:

Truly an honor to be in North Carolina today at @TheBGLibrary to dedicate a wonderful new expansion named for a man after God’s own heart who has devoted his life to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Dr. Billy Kim! pic.twitter.com/KfsCuAQUq5

— Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) December 13, 2022

Today we were privileged to have both VP @Mike_Pence & Dr. Billy Kim at @TheBGLibrary as we dedicated the new Billy Kim Hall. Billy Kim was my father’s interpreter at his historic 1973 Crusade in Korea. Dr. Kim is now 88 years old & still preaching the Good News of Jesus Christ! pic.twitter.com/4zOuKyykqn

— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) December 14, 2022

It’s a privilege to have Vice President @Mike_Pence with us today at @TheBGLibrary. I appreciate him sharing this short portion from his new autobiography, “So Help Me God,” about my father @BillyGraham. pic.twitter.com/gajf0aE45j

— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) December 13, 2022

The Family Research Council on the Respect for Marriage Act:

President Joe Biden today signed the so-called "Respect For Marriage" Act into law. My statement: pic.twitter.com/IiDiY0nnS6

— Tony Perkins (@tperkins) December 14, 2022

He’s holding people accountable:

Good to see local GOP officials holding @SenJoniErnst accountable for her vote to redefine marriage in federal law. https://t.co/I9rYMmCwsm

— Tony Perkins (@tperkins) December 14, 2022

Perkins moves quickly from the Respect for Marriage Act to “transgender policies” in the Department of Defense:

"It's damaging our readiness. It's damaging our retention. Our fighting ability has been decreased."@Rep_Clyde reacts to the Democrats’ refusal to investigate the DoD’s pro-transgender policies.

Full interview: https://t.co/9eBvLkbJoL pic.twitter.com/RRcxRORIEe

— Tony Perkins (@tperkins) December 14, 2022

Jack Hibbs is going with the Biden mental health argument:

Tonight on 'In Focus,' I join @AddisonSmithOAN to discuss the "Respect for Marriage Act." Also, we cover how Joe Biden's mental decline is so bad that a young child has to give him directions to the other side of the room.https://t.co/0rKCxMgBoZ

— Jack Hibbs (@RealJackHibbs) December 14, 2022

Hibbs on the Respect for Marriage Act:

Our Culture is on the Brink https://t.co/LDTYag54fm

— Jack Hibbs (@RealJackHibbs) December 13, 2022

Mike Pence and Trump court journalist David Brody:

One-on-one with @Mike_Pence today at the Museum of the Bible. We talk about his new book, Jan. 6th, J6 prisoners, FBI, Trump, the GOP & so much more! Clips coming Thursday. Full story airs Friday on @700club Major portions will also air on @RealAmVoice Friday at 4pm ET. @CBNNews pic.twitter.com/DHp2CdMOS4

— David Brody (@DBrodyReports) December 14, 2022

Brody on the Respect for Marriage Act:

Joe just signed the “Disrespect for Biblical Marriage Act.” Oh, it’ll be found unconstitutional FYI. pic.twitter.com/udrUkif2IN

— David Brody (@DBrodyReports) December 13, 2022

Godwin’s Law is a permanent feature on Charlie Kirk’s Twitter account:

Tell me Fauci doesn't look like Hitler in this video. Bad lighting? Or just accurate? pic.twitter.com/BoUvIlDrGi

— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) December 14, 2022

Lance being Lance:

Is Trump like a modern day Samson?

Podcast Episode 835: Fire And Glory Tour Monday Miracle Service | Watch the full episode on Rumble! https://t.co/ejoLpRmcBw#Twitter #Trump #TwitterFiles #ElonMusk pic.twitter.com/uKLWSkDzKh

— Lance Wallnau (@lancewallnau) December 14, 2022

Lance is on the election fraud beat:

I’ve just come from 2 days of election fraud analysis with field experts. Heard update from Kari Lake and met with Mark Finchem of AZ. My conclusion is that we had a cesspool of 7-10 million inactive, dead and fake voters used to swing midterms. https://t.co/HBBT3slvyg

— Lance Wallnau (@lancewallnau) December 14, 2022

A demonic portal:

He’s a new believer but may be on to something!

Roger Stone Says There's a 'Demonic Portal' Above the Biden White House That the Media Refuses to Cover https://t.co/X6ZuaZa78Y via @mediaite

— Lance Wallnau (@lancewallnau) December 14, 2022

Ralph Reed’s Faith and Freedom Coalition loves Elon Musk:

Thank you, @ElonMusk for leading the charge to bring the truth to light! https://t.co/Lz6Q0FONtx

— Faith & Freedom (@FaithandFreedom) December 14, 2022

More fearmongering from the Liberty University Standing for Freedom Center. This time on the Respect for Marriage Act.

Hint: The answer is not the 19th Amendment.

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