In this episode of What is Good, our directors summarize some of the workshops we have presented at the recent conferences Congreso and WMU Pursue. Katie shares about the ethical challenges of AI and the Christian response. Irene speaks on the power of women in ministry connecting with each other for encouragement and collaboration. David looks at Jesus’ conversation with the Samaritan Woman as an example for how to love those who identify as LGBTQ+ with grace and truth.

TIMESTAMPS:

2:12 - Takeaways from Advocacy Day

6:53 - Updates on John advocating during the Texas Legislative Session

10:20 - The CLC at conferences - workshops and Irene's booth mojo

16:03 - Irene's workshop on Relationships at Congreso

18:42 - David's workshop on Responding to LGBTQ+ with Grace and Gruth at Congreso

25:25 - Katie's workshop on AI and Kingdom Growth and Discipleship at WMU Pursue

34:34 - Irene's workshop (in Spanish) on Involving Women in Ministry at WMU Pursue

40:16 - The CLC would love for you to invite us to give our workshops! (See link below)

41:20 - Other workshops of the CLC

46:58 - What is Good?

54:42 - Outtakes

*For more information on our workshops, contact us using the form at the bottom of our website: www.texasclc.org

For more information on the Christian Life Commission visit our webpage (texasclc.org), and follow us on Facebook (@TexasCLC) and Instagram (@txclc).

In this episode of What is Good, we are excited to share with you a message from author Tim Alberta. This message was recorded on March 3rd, 2025, during our Advocacy Day conference where he was one of our keynote speakers. After being introduced by our CLC director, Katie Frugé, Tim Alberta speaks on the importance of Christian witness in politics and the public square in a time of increasing polarization.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:35 - Speaker intro by Katie

1:55 - Introduction

4:35 - Toughness in politics & the Sermon on the Mount

13:27 - A story about my friend...

16:00 - Peter's political agenda & the Kingdom of God

27:55 - Peter's story arc & mine

34:44 - The challenge for Early Church & for today

44:15 - This Upsidedown Kingdom

46:26 - Conclusion

53:55 - Final words from Katie

For more information on the Christian Life Commission visit our webpage (texasclc.org), and follow us on Facebook (@TexasCLC) and Instagram (@txclc).

In this episode of What is Good, we are excited to share with you a message from the executive director for Texas Baptists, Dr. Julio Guarneri. This message was recorded on March 3rd, 2025, during our Advocacy Day conference where he was one of our keynote speakers. After being introduced by our CLC director, Katie Frugé, Dr. Guarneri challenges us from Hebrews 11 and 12 to consider these foundational truths as we engage in advocacy: the supremacy of Jesus, the nomadic nature of the Christian life, and the endurance of the Kingdom of God.

Timestamps:

0:36 - Introduction by Dr. Katie Frugé

2:30 - Intro: "Where Jesus is the Main Attraction."

5:25 - Jesus is better

11:35 - The Christian faith is a nomadic faith

15:32 - Our lasting citizenship is the Kingdom of Heaven

19:55 - His Kingdom includes suffering

23:50 - His Kingdom intents sanctification

29:06 - His Kingdom implies success

32:44 - Conclusion

For more information on the Christian Life Commission visit our webpage (texasclc.org), and follow us on Facebook (@TexasCLC) and Instagram (@txclc).