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Is the American dream dead? Plus: James Van Der Beek, Robert Duvall, Jesse Jackson & Winter Olympics | Ep. 57

​​In this week's Brief: Is the American dream still alive? We dig into the data and what Americans actually mean by "the dream," why hope is more powerful than negativity, and how Christians can stay grounded while the loudest voices online try to convince us everything is falling apart.

From there, we honor three cultural giants we lost this week—James Van Der Beek, Robert Duvall, and Rev. Jesse Jackson. We explore what their lives and legacies teach us about the difference between earthly impact and eternal significance.

Plus, updates on the Winter Olympics medal count and fun facts…

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