# SBC Weekly Roundup: Countdown to Orlando | Ep.1

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Podcast: [Center for Baptist Leadership](https://stenobird.com/podcast/center-for-baptist-leadership-6894445)
Published: 2026-02-09T16:29:52+00:00
Episode link: https://centerforbaptistleadership.podbean.com/e/sbc-weekly-roundup-all-eyes-on-orlando-ft-jon-whitehead/
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## Resource

In this week's "SBC Weekly Roundup" from CBL, William Wolfe and Jon Whitehead break down the SBC presidential race between Willie Rice and Josh Powell, the growing trust crisis at the ERLC, and serious questions about the future of the Cooperative Program. They examine past statements, current endorsements, financial pressures on the SBC Executive Committee, and proposals to dissolve or radically restructure the ERLC ahead of the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando. Follow CBL's "SBC Weekly RoundUp" to stay informed on: SBC Presidential Race Entity Controversies (ERLC, Executive Committee, seminaries, and more) The future of the Cooperative Program How your church can prepare to engage faithfully and effectively at the SBC Annual Meeting Timestamps: 00:40 – New! Weekly SBC Roundup: All Eyes on Orlando 02:20 – State of SBC Presidency, ERLC, Cooperative Program 03:40 – Who Is Willie Rice? Background and Endorsements 06:58 – Willie Rice Announcement Clip: “No Mushy Middle” 09:04 – Willie Rice vs. Josh Powell 16:05 – Josh Powell’s Record: George Floyd, Abuse Crisis, and Big Eva Pressure 23:21 – Wokeness and Weaponized Empathy 29:27 – What’s Wrong with the ERLC? Trust, Mission Creep, and Messenger Backlash 36:11 – Should the ERLC Be Dissolved? EC Money Problems and Future of the SBC –––––– Follow Center for Baptist Leadership across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/BaptistLeaders Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/people/Center-For-Baptist-Leadership/61556762144277/ Rumble – https://rumble.com/c/c-6157089 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@CenterforBaptistLeadership Website – https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/ To book William for media appearances or speaking engagements, please contact him at media@centerfor­baptistleadership.org. Follow Us on Twitter:…

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