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The Daily Article Podcast offers news discerned differently every Monday through Friday morning. With biblical insight into the day’s latest news and current events, this narrated edition of Dr. Jim Denison’s email newsletter presents a nonpartisan perspective on what’s happening now and how Christians can respond biblically to the culture at large.

Is “The Book of Clarence” blasphemy? What the new film says about Jesus—and us

4 mins; January 12, 2024

Israel knows where October 7 mastermind is hiding. Why haven’t they killed him?

4 mins; January 11, 2024

Did God save lives on Flight 1282?

3 mins; January 10, 2024

Michigan wins the NCAA championship: Life as a spectator sport and the greatest need in America today

5 mins; January 09, 2024

“Oppenheimer” and “Barbie” win Golden Globes: What their popularity says about our souls

7 mins; January 08, 2024

Who’s to blame for the January 6 Capitol riot? How to live with the consequences of our actions

6 mins; January 05, 2024

Was January 6 an “insurrection”? Why weaponizing words imperils the future of our democracy

7 mins; January 04, 2024

New plagiarism allegations force resignation of Harvard president Claudine Gay

6 mins; January 03, 2024

Taylor Swift breaks Elvis Presley’s record: The choice that will determine your destiny this year

6 mins; January 02, 2024

Ringing in 2024 with a MoonPie and bologna: A reflection on the best way to live every day this year

7 mins; January 01, 2024

“Our Godless era is dead”: A reflection on the path to true “spiritual enlightenment”

7 mins; December 29, 2023

“I never thought something like this could happen”: The immigration crisis and two biblical responses

7 mins; December 28, 2023

Does Wyoming really exist? The “post-holiday blues” and the reality of post-Christmas hope

6 mins; December 27, 2023

The most notable Nativity scene in Bethlehem this Christmas

5 mins; December 26, 2023

The longer I live, the less I understand Christmas

7 mins; December 25, 2023

Will New York force Chick-fil-A to open on Sundays?

7 mins; December 22, 2023

Brock Purdy’s faith and the future of our republic: A reflection on the source of transformational joy

7 mins; December 21, 2023

Colorado Supreme Court bars former President Trump from 2024 ballot: An explanation and three biblical responses

11 mins; December 20, 2023

Why we love holiday movies: A reflection on the source of true joy

6 mins; December 20, 2023

“Pope Francis allows priests to bless same-sex couples”

9 mins; December 19, 2023

Hamas attacks thwarted in Europe: “Their web of terror will threaten us all”

8 mins; December 18, 2023

Satanic display in Iowa’s capitol torn down: On the enduring hope and power of nativity scenes

8 mins; December 15, 2023

“Godzilla” breaks box office records: Signs of the times and the paradoxical path to spiritual peace

7 mins; December 14, 2023

Why are the Houthis a threat to us? A reflection on the path to encouraging peace

7 mins; December 13, 2023

IDF soldiers lighting Hanukkah candles in Gaza: A reflection on the path to transforming peace

7 mins; December 12, 2023

“Krampus” takes over Christmas: Cultural conflict and the peace found only in Christ

8 mins; December 11, 2023

Should hate speech be permitted? A reflection on truth, morality, and the urgency of Christian courage

8 mins; December 08, 2023

From Buddhist monk to Thai gang member to Christian pastor: A reminder that God is still at work

6 mins; December 08, 2023

Taylor Swift is Time Magazine’s “Person of the Year”: A reflection on the privilege of sharing hope

6 mins; December 07, 2023

Why has Hamas’s violence against women been ignored? A reflection on the path to persuasive hope

7 mins; December 06, 2023

Will the next James Bond be an avatar? The peril of AI and the path to transforming hope

6 mins; December 05, 2023

Taylor Swift, Sandra Day O’Connor, and the quest for transforming hope

7 mins; December 04, 2023

In “The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate,” DeSantis and Newsom personify a divided America

6 mins; December 01, 2023

The life and legacy of Henry Kissinger: A reflection on human agency and divine sovereignty

8 mins; November 30, 2023

“You could just see glassy-eyed terror”: Stories reveal trauma of Israeli children kidnapped by Hamas

7 mins; November 30, 2023

Jimmy Carter’s daughter reads his love letter to Rosalynn at her tribute service

7 mins; November 29, 2023

Cancer patient raised money to pay off millions in medical debt for strangers before she died

8 mins; November 28, 2023

Abigail Edan, 4-year-old American, among hostages released yesterday

7 mins; November 27, 2023

Cease-fire in Israel–Hamas war has taken effect

7 mins; November 24, 2023

Mobile home park caretaker had no car or TV but left his town millions: A Thanksgiving reflection on the power of gratitude

6 mins; November 23, 2023

Israel and Hamas reach deal to release 50 hostages: A Thanksgiving reflection on the definition of true success

8 mins; November 22, 2023

Rosalynn Carter’s commitment to service: The “negative world” and an excellent test of character

7 mins; November 21, 2023

The latest on Gaza hostages and the conversion of a famous atheist: A vital question to begin Thanksgiving week

7 mins; November 20, 2023

If the economy is so good, why are Americans so pessimistic?

7 mins; November 17, 2023

What did Cambridge Dictionary choose as its “word of the year”?

7 mins; November 16, 2023

Are we living at the end of history?

7 mins; November 15, 2023

Al-Shifa hospital is no longer functioning: Is Israel committing genocide in Gaza?

7 mins; November 14, 2023

Tim Scott drops out of presidential race: How to change the nation without the ballot box

6 mins; November 13, 2023

Why the pro-life movement seems to be losing

8 mins; November 10, 2023

“A new wave of antisemitism threatens to rock an already unstable world”: A conversation about God, faith, and innocent suffering

6 mins; November 09, 2023

Voters supported abortion in yesterday’s elections: What is the path forward for life?

6 mins; November 08, 2023

Why is antisemitism surging on college campuses?

6 mins; November 07, 2023

“Victims and martyrs awaiting our deaths”: The plight of Palestinian civilians and the only source of lasting peace

7 mins; November 06, 2023

Is “safe, secure, and trustworthy” AI possible? Biden issues Executive Order on artificial intelligence

6 mins; November 03, 2023

Texas Rangers win the World Series: A reflection on faith in fearful times

6 mins; November 02, 2023

Why is Halloween so popular? A reflection on war, loneliness, and transforming grace

8 mins; November 01, 2023

Should Israel seek a cease-fire with Hamas?

7 mins; October 31, 2023

“Go pick up a Bible”: How Mike Johnson, the new Speaker of the House, sees the world

6 mins; October 30, 2023

Bryan Dunagan, senior pastor in Dallas, dies at age 44: Bringing our hardest questions to God

7 mins; October 27, 2023

Manhunt underway for mass shooter: A reflection on suffering, secularism, and salvation

7 mins; October 26, 2023

Is the US “on the brink of global war”?

7 mins; October 25, 2023

Son of Hamas founder exposes their animosity toward Palestinians: The irony behind anti-Israel bigotry

7 mins; October 24, 2023

Are we facing the most crises since World War II? A practical way to confront our fears

6 mins; October 23, 2023

Is the conflict in Israel a sign of the end times?

7 mins; October 20, 2023

Is the bombing of al-Ahli hospital in Gaza “a new turning point” in the war against Israel?

7 mins; October 19, 2023

Hospital blast in Gaza kills hundreds

8 mins; October 18, 2023

“When you’re going through hell, keep walking”: Israeli courage and the challenge of our lives

7 mins; October 17, 2023

Israel Ziv, a retired Israeli general, grabbed his pistol and battled Hamas

6 mins; October 16, 2023

Teenager shot in Hamas attack that killed his parents will keep the bullet in their memory

7 mins; October 13, 2023

Harvard student speaks out against antisemitism on his campus

7 mins; October 12, 2023

Why do so many people hate the Jews?

7 mins; October 11, 2023

How did the war in Israel happen? Israeli intelligence failures and spiritual warfare

8 mins; October 10, 2023

War in Israel: “This is our 9/11”

8 mins; October 09, 2023

Everything I know and don’t know about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: Are we “amusing ourselves to death”?

6 mins; October 06, 2023

LGBTQ group claims Christian judge cannot be “fair and impartial”

6 mins; October 05, 2023

Kevin McCarthy removed as Speaker: Unprecedented events and foundational truth

6 mins; October 04, 2023

Andy Stanley responds to the controversy around the Unconditional Conference

7 mins; October 03, 2023

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce continue to make news: A reflection on our best future

6 mins; October 02, 2023

“My closest friend is a fish”: Responding to the loneliness and anxiety of our day

6 mins; September 29, 2023

The Republican presidential debate and our fascination with the Roman Empire

6 mins; September 28, 2023

How a government shutdown could impact you

7 mins; September 27, 2023

Government training video claims men can get pregnant

7 mins; September 26, 2023

The latest on Sen. Fetterman and the dress code controversy: “We are defining deviancy ever downward”

6 mins; September 25, 2023

Andy Stanley’s controversial Unconditional Conference and how to live biblically in a post-Christian culture

8 mins; September 22, 2023

Meet the man who thinks he can live forever

7 mins; September 21, 2023

Man holds signs and hands out flowers to remind people they are loved

7 mins; September 20, 2023

Hundreds of students baptized after worship service on college campus

7 mins; September 19, 2023

The No. 1 personal trait for a long life may surprise you

7 mins; September 18, 2023

Russian pastor Yuri Sipko wanted by Russia for opposing the war in Ukraine

7 mins; September 15, 2023

Eight devastating floods and Apple’s product-launch event: A reflection on the pathway to triumphant faith

6 mins; September 14, 2023

Did a secret “weather weapon” cause the wildfires on Maui? A reflection on “speaking the truth in love”

7 mins; September 13, 2023

Why are Aaron Rodgers and Steven Tyler in the news? A post-9/11 reflection on America’s future

7 mins; September 12, 2023

Two new 9/11 victims identified: Reflections on divine empathy, reason, and hope

6 mins; September 11, 2023

57 NFL QBs to team up for suicide prevention

7 mins; September 08, 2023

5-year-old raises over $17,000 with “Lemonade for Lahaina”

7 mins; September 07, 2023

Harvard’s Arthur C. Brooks on the secret to happiness

6 mins; September 06, 2023

Why you can’t wear white after Labor Day: Reflections on America’s post-Christian future

6 mins; September 05, 2023

Jimmy Buffett’s cause of death revealed: A Labor Day reflection on mortality and transcendent joy

6 mins; September 04, 2023

Why a good God must allow suffering—even innocent suffering—to exist

6 mins; September 01, 2023

Florida residents riding out Hurricane Idalia had to “swim out of their windows”: Personal reflections on innocent suffering

6 mins; August 31, 2023

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