The Weekly

Welcome to The Weekly, produced by TAB Media Group, which publishes The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper. Each episode features news headlines read by TAB Media Group staff and volunteers. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. Articles featured in this episode: Thank you Baptist Health! First person: Navigating 'rising tsunami of AI-fabricated news' Rashional Thoughts Birmingham-area churches host city's first Serve Tour, see big impact First person: Steps to bold evangelism 5 vanity metrics churches chase — and 5 to actually move the mission Practical steps to better connect men in your church 'God really opened my eyes': 'Deconstructed Mormon' shares gospel journey Petra consistent in message of 'Hope' Survey: AI use growing among Christian ministry leaders David Manner to retire from Kansas-Nebraska convention Young to retire after 46 years of sharing Arizona Southern Baptist stories Mark Snowden reflects on 45 years of missions and ministry Beach Reach students seeking 'something far more lasting' than parties, fleeting fun Visit TAB Media HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE

Welcome to The Weekly, produced by TAB Media Group, which publishes The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper. Each episode features news headlines read by TAB Media Group staff and volunteers. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. Articles featured in this episode: Not forgotten: College students lead live worship for inmates Inmates at correctional facilities in Mobile and Baldwin Counties recently participated in worship services with live music Birmingham-area churches host city's first Serve Tour, see big impact Teen girls pursue deeper study of Scripture at Complete event McIntosh named chair of WMU search committee seeking candidates for executive director New movie, book share Millard's life-changing story of grace 30-for-30 challenge offers variety of options for healthier TAB and individuals Lass Words: First impressions Alabama Baptist Children's Homes earns a 2026 Best Christian Workplace certification Visit TAB Media HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE

Welcome to The Weekly, produced by TAB Media Group, which publishes The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper. Each episode features news headlines read by TAB Media Group staff and volunteers. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. Articles featured in this episode: Former Gardendale pastor Steve Gaines dies following battle with cancer https://thebaptistpaper.org/mark-snowden-reflects-on-45-years-of-missions-and-ministry/ First person: Could you visit Iran? Start praying. Evangelist 'crosses' America with a message Sunday School Lessons Thank you University of Mobile Check out our Kids Edition Lance announces upcoming retirement plans from Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions Visit TAB Media HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE

Welcome to The Weekly, produced by TAB Media Group, which publishes The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper. Each episode features news headlines read by TAB Media Group staff and volunteers. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. Articles featured in this episode: Lebanese Baptists persevere, schedule virtual prayer gathering amid Middle East tumult Baptist pastors in Israel prepare for trip home; check out other headlines Lass Words: Grandparenting, faith and bowling 'Preparing our Hearts for Easter': New devotional released by TAB Media Creating a church of belonging for the lonely Many churches will waste Easter opportunity. Here's why. Check out the Lass Words column We want to hear from you! Preparing for Easter: How to make every event gospel centered Preparing Our Hearts for Easter: Daily Devotions for Individual, Family, & Group Study Gethsemane to Golgotha: 40 Bible Study Devotionals About Jesus' Last Day Emphasizing need for evangelism at state conference Sunday School Lessons Creative evangelist Dan Bellamy captivates audiences with 'blown-up stories' Visit TAB Media HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE

Welcome to The Weekly, produced by TAB Media Group, which publishes The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper. Each episode features news headlines read by TAB Media Group staff and volunteers. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. Articles featured in this episode: Read the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary's response to the war in Lebanon Stay updated with what's happening across Lebanon Listen to our 2025 interview with now-current president of Arab Baptist Theological Seminary, Wissam Nasrallah Iran and addressing questions on Just War Theory First person: Questions for encouraging effective fruitfulness First person: New missionaries share what surprised them the most First Person: Walking the road to resurrection When a small church believes God can do big things Visit TAB Media HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE

Welcome to The Weekly, produced by TAB Media Group, which publishes The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper. Each episode features news headlines read by TAB Media Group staff and volunteers. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. Articles featured in this episode: Brighter future? Iranian evangelicals staying put, tentative but hopeful. Supreme Court: California schools blocked from ban on notifying parents of child's gender confusion Church plant led by former Muslim bringing gospel to unreached city UPDATE: Baptist group headed home from Israel New movie, book share Millard's life-changing story of grace Emphasizing need for evangelism at state conference School prayer, grading, Ten Commandments set for committee vote this week UM announces Kingdom Leadership Scholarship Alabama pre-K program stands out nationally for assistant teachers Disaster relief volunteers work in Mississippi after winter storm, in Alabama after tornado, winds 30-for-30 challenge offers variety of options for healthier TAB and individuals Younger pastors and legacy churches Lass Words: 'Never too far from home' Ady's BiG Army helping those with disabilities make 'beautiful things' Sunday School lessons commentaries Ministry connects churches with people living with dementia The Kids Edition Visit TAB Media HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE

Welcome to The Weekly, produced by TAB Media Group, which publishes The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper. Each episode features news headlines read by TAB Media Group staff and volunteers. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. Check out the article Daniel read below, along with some of our other resources. And you can find all of our articles online at thealabamabaptist.org and thebaptistpaper.org. Many churches will waste Easter opportunity. Here's why. Preparing Our Hearts for Easter: Daily Devotions for Individual, Family, & Group Study Interview with Denise George on her new devotional Visit TAB Media HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE

Welcome to The Weekly, produced by TAB Media Group, which publishes The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper. Each episode features news headlines read by TAB Media Group staff and volunteers. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. Articles featured in this episode: Iorg highlights 'steady' SBC progress amid ongoing challenges First person: AI, trauma healing and reaching the unreached Evangelist, 'lifelong' Southern Baptist Jerry Spencer dies at 86 New podcast dives into humorous side of pastoral ministry 'Work in progress': How to reach Gen Beta Teaming up to bring timeless message to Winter Olympics Veterans, first responders and finding path to God's healing Visit TAB Media HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE

Welcome to The Weekly, produced by TAB Media Group, which publishes The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper. Each episode features news headlines read by TAB Media Group staff and volunteers. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. Articles featured in this episode: What Gen Beta needs: How to reach the next generation What happens after 'the ABCs' in church? Are they truly discipled? Check out the Kids Edition! University of Mobile holds marathon of Bible reading Disruption of worship service bill could see House vote soon Liberian Baptists enjoy IMB partnership after years of absence Lance announces upcoming retirement plans from Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions Resumés for Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions executive director being accepted Drive-through prayer leads to unexpected ministry First person: Legacy churches and the need for young pastors Focusing on practical evangelism Baptist college's lawsuit secures 'necessary victory, not a complete one' WMU hike opens doors to missions in Italy Department of Education strengthens religious expression in schools Baptist volunteers press on amid winter storms; 'Snow Angel Challenge' spreads across NC Juggling life, serving others, seeking next steps keeps us fresh Explore the Bible and Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lessons Read more about the Persecuted Church The Bible Recap Podcast continues to thrive with focus on helping people read, love Scripture George Bullard's new book released by TAB Media Group Order Soaring with Faith here! Visit TAB Media HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE

Welcome to The Weekly, produced by TAB Media Group, which publishes The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper. Each episode features news headlines read by TAB Media Group staff and volunteers. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. Check out the article Jennifer mentioned below, along with some of our other resources. And you can find all of our articles online at thealabamabaptist.org and thebaptistpaper.org. Lance announces upcoming retirement plans from Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions Visit TAB Media HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE

Welcome to The Weekly, produced by TAB Media Group, which publishes The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper. Each episode features news headlines read by TAB Media Group staff and volunteers. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. Articles featured in this episode: First person: People of all faiths can work together when threats arise World Watch List 2026: Which countries are among the worst? First person: Two ponytail holders and the role of parents in discipleship Explore the Bible and Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lessons 'Innocent until proven guilty': Stages of a crime investigation Preacher turns old sermons into global ministry through social media Seniors experience 'life-changing' deer hunts Ministries help eliminate medical burdens as debt grows Soccer coach uses life experience to teach players off the pitch George Bullard's new book released by TAB Media Group Order Soaring with Faith here! Visit TAB Media HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE

Welcome to The Weekly, produced by TAB Media Group, which publishes The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper. Each episode features news headlines read by TAB Media Group staff and volunteers. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. Resources featured in this episode: Felt Needs series: How congregations can bring hope to families with wayward youth Felt Needs series: Creating a church of belonging for the lonely More from the Felt Needs series by Denise George coming soon! Itinerant Counseling interview Pathways Professional Counseling The Alabama Baptist website The Baptist Paper website Visit TAB Media HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE

Welcome to The Weekly, produced by TAB Media Group, which publishes The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper. Each episode features news headlines read by TAB Media Group staff and volunteers. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. Articles featured in this episode: Read more about the Persecuted Church on our Baptist Paper site Read more about the Persecuted Church on our Alabama Baptist site Extremists attack, kill Ugandan evangelist Venezuela: Digging Deeper Iran: Nation in turmoil as 'interest in Christianity has never been higher' Visit TAB Media HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE

Welcome to The Weekly, produced by TAB Media Group, which publishes The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper. Each episode features news headlines read by TAB Media Group staff and volunteers. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. Articles featured in this episode: Most popular Bible app verses of 2025 Thanks to Beeson Divinity School for sponsoring this week's TAB edition! ALCAP Prayer Rally First person: Could calmness, intentionality and awareness be the key? 'Prayer in pain': Vroegop teaches students about power of lament Senior project turned into worship ministry, debut album Retired worship pastor leverages gifts to invest in others with Worship Practice Alabama pastor finds way to reach nonbelievers as a chaplain Largest faith-based foster care provider in Alabama ready to expand, and 'everyone can do something' 'Anchors in My Sea' shares a story of faith through struggles, tragedy Explore the Bible and Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lessons Brandon Heath's new album reaching out to Deaf community Visit TAB Media HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE

Welcome to The Weekly, produced by TAB Media Group, which publishes The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper. Each episode features news headlines read by TAB Media Group staff and volunteers. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. Check out the article Jennifer mentioned below, along with some of our other resources. And you can find all of our articles online at thealabamabaptist.org and thebaptistpaper.org. What does it take to reach the next generation? Kids Edition Ground Level with Marc Ira Hooks Visit TAB Media HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE