5.17 Willy Rice, David Schrock, & Stephen Wellum • Interview • “Getting to Know SBC Presidential Candidate Willy Rice”

Episode 214
57 Min
March 23, 2026
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Listen in as David Schrock and Stephen Wellum interview SBC Presidential Candidate Willy Rice.
Timestamps
  • 00:51 – Intro
  • 05:08 – Why Willy Rice Has Sought the Presidency of the SBC
  • 06:57 – What Changed Willy Rice’s Perspective
  • 10:07 – Insiders and Outsiders
  • 14:30 – The Breakdown and Regaining of Trust
  • 18:46 – Where are the Places for Communication?
  • 21:51 – What Can the Trustees Be Doing to Help?
  • 25:08 – Willy Rice’s Assessment of the Trustees
  • 29:04 – The Baptist Courier
  • 30:22 – Being Transparent
  • 35:12 – The State of DEI and Resolution 9 in the SBC
  • 43:46 – What Place Does the ERLC Have in the SBC?
  • 46:23 – What Kind of Leaders Do We Need in the SBC?
  • 49:22 – What’s the Receptivity to Willy’s Message
  • 53:23 – Seven Pillars for Baptist Renewal
  • 56:36 – Outro

 

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