In this episode of What is Good, the Texas legislative session has just ended and it's time for a recap. All four CLC directors are back to discuss how things went for the CLC this year at the state capitol.

John Litzler leads the discussion, sharing some of the bills that were passed that we supported, that align with our four public priorities: Sanctity of Human Life, Religious Liberty, Human Flourishing, and Fair & Just Financial Practices.

TIMESTAMPS:

1:56 - Intro: John's been busy

Fair & Just Financial Practices

6:30 - Success against the expansion of gambling,

8:06 - Success against predatory consumer loans and earned wage access.

18:04 - Bill passed for High School financial literacy course.

20:35 - The Texas Lottery Commission is being abolished.

Religious Liberty

21:54 - Push back on bills that seek religious liberty for all, not just for the majority group.

24:24 - Passage of education savings accounts (school vouchers).

Other Bills of Note

25:57 - The Cuddle Cots bill (HB 37).

33:38 - Widow's Insurance (SB 1238)

38:00 - Wins within the State Budget, including:

45:05 - Funds towards AC in Texas Prisons.

49:55 - And Funds for summer food stamps for kids in low income families.

55:20 - We're thankful for this role we get to play with Texas Baptists

58:20 - What is Good?

1:03:30 - Outtakes - Summer movies banter

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, our directors discuss all things Texas Baptist Hunger Offering, as this year marks its 30th anniversary. We begin with memoirs of Phil Strickland, and his travels that lead to the creation of the Hunger Offering.

Katie shares from her experiences overseeing the offering during the COVID pandemic. Irene shares about current ministries the Hunger Offering supports. Through this discussion we see how this offering fits the CLC purpose to live out Micah 6:8 and help our churches do so as well.

TIMESTAMPS:

1:40 - Happy 30th Anniversary, TBHO!!

2:10 - What were you doing in 1995?

4:20 - Have you had experiences overseas with poverty?

14:20 - Readings from Phil Strickland's book, "Do Justice, Love Mercy"

27:00 - Katie shares from her experiences with TBHO during COVID lockdown

44:10 - Irene shares from her experiences with TBHO as curring director of Hunger & Care

59:35 - What is Good?

1:06:30 - Outtakes

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, 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).