Dr. J. Alan Branch

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Professor - Christian Ethics — Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Professor of Christian Ethics at Midwestern Seminary where he has served since 2001. He earned his undergraduate degree from Kennesaw State College and his Master of Divinity and Doctor of Philosophy from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Since coming to MBTS, Dr. Branch has served in a variety of roles including vice president of student development (2001-2008). He currently serves as a Research Fellow in Christian Ethics for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, is a regular presenter at the Evangelical Theological Society, and frequent contributor to Baptist Press and the Missouri Baptist Pathway. In addition, he served as a chaplain in the United States Army Reserves from 2009 to 2013 and served a tour in the Middle East from 2011 to 2012. He preaches frequently and has served as interim pastor for churches in Kansas and Missouri. Dr. Branch and his wife, Lisa, have two daughters.

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50 Ethical Questions: Biblical Wisdom for Confusing Times

Christians cannot escape difficult questions. What we need is guidance to think well. In 50 Ethical Questions, J. Alan Branch addresses questions abou...

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July 6, 2026

Kerby Anderson

Being Bored

I hope you enjoyed your 4th of July weekend. Perhaps you were able to relax from the frenetic pace that describes our lives. Arthur Brooks has been on my radio program many times. He recently talked a...

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July 3, 2026

Penna Dexter

Celebrate Dads

Now that the Mother’s Day-Father’s Day season is over, I think we can say that — overall — there’s a much bigger deal made of Mother’s Day than Father’s Day. Do we just appreciate mothers more? Or do...

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July 3, 2026

Kerby Anderson

The Origin of the Declaration

Tomorrow is the 4th of July, and I wanted to take a moment to talk about the origin of the ideas in the Declaration of Independence. I have also written a short booklet on A Biblical View on the Decla...

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