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The Daily Article
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.
Episodes
- The Daily Article
Is it true that “the State of the Union is strong”?
President Biden will likely begin tonight’s address with the declaration, “The State of the Union is strong,” an assertion made by nearly every president in…
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Nikki Haley will exit Republican presidential race after Super Tuesday results: Politics, AI, and the path to our best future
Nikki Haley plans to suspend her Republican campaign for president after having won only Vermont and the District of Columbia. Donald Trump has won every other…
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Supreme Court ruling restores Donald Trump to presidential ballots
The Supreme Court ruled yesterday that states lack the power to reject presidential candidates on the grounds that they engaged in insurrection or rebellion…
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“I have the power to manipulate, monitor, and destroy anything I want”: The threat of autonomous AI and the unique response of biblical faith
Unless the global community takes action, AI-enabled lethal autonomous weapons could soon fight our wars and choose their own targets. In fact, Ukrainian drone…
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70 million Christians in India under increasing threat of religious persecution
More than one hundred Palestinians were killed, with hundreds more injured, after Israeli troops opened fire in a chaotic situation surrounding the…
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How Krispy Kreme is honoring Leap Day birthdays
In honor of Leap Day, Krispy Kreme is giving a free dozen original glazed donuts to anyone who has a February 29 birthday. This news caused me to wonder: How…
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Paul McCartney reveals his “Yesterday” inspiration
“Yesterday” is one of the most haunting songs in the Beatles’ 213-song repertoire. Now, nearly sixty years later, Paul McCartney has explained its emotional…
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New satellites will take us “one step closer to a Big Brother-is-watching kind of world”
The New York Times is reporting that new satellites orbiting the Earth at very low altitudes “may result in a world where nothing is really off limits.” The…
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“A happy people are a productive people”: How to live optimistically in a pessimistic time
According to the Harvard Medical School, optimism helps reduce hypertension, protect against developing heart disease, lower respiratory tract infections, and…
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Alexei Navalny: “The fact is that I am a Christian”: What the life and death of Alexei Navalny teaches us about love and hate
While much of the discussion in the week since Alexei Navalny’s death has centered on his legacy of opposing corruption in the Russian government, as well as…
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Alabama Supreme Court rules that frozen embryos are “unborn children”: When does life begin? What does this decision mean for abortion and the sanctity of life?
The Supreme Court of Alabama ruled this week that the state’s Wrongful Death of a Minor Act applies to frozen embryos. This decision classifies embryos created…
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Are Americans eating spiritual pufferfish?
Can someone who is sincere be sincerely wrong? Can a nation? Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn’s 1978 commencement address at Harvard University offers decades-old…
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“Couple to Throuple” normalizes polyamory: Responding with secular evidence for biblical morality
“Couple to Throuple,” a new reality show on Peacock, tells the story of four couples who are curious about polyamory (“many loves”) and head to a resort where…
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When Booth saved Lincoln’s life: Finding hope in the happenstance of our days
Does life have a purpose that transcends the happenstance and coincidence of our chaotic world? If so, how do we find it each day? On this Presidents Day…
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Is Russia sending nukes to space? How to respond with faith when we’re right to be afraid
Russia is developing a space-based nuclear weapon that “the United States does not have the ability to counter,” according to the New York Times. When asked if…
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Hobby Lobby founders show Christians how to respond to cultural animosity
“Hobby Lobby-funded Jesus Super Bowl ads can’t hide the hate that fuels the Christian right.” That recent article from Salon has Dr. Jim Denison wondering if…
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“Galentine’s” parties and “DUMPlings”: The status of romance in America and the surprising path to our best lives
Americans are spending more on Valentine’s Day this year than ever before—a record $25.8 billion. Paradoxically, today is also Ash Wednesday, the first day of…
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A majority of Americans say Biden and Trump are too old to serve second terms
According to a new ABC News/Ipsos poll, 86 percent of Americans think Joe Biden, age 81, is too old to serve a second term as president; 62 percent say the…
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Millions watch Taylor Swift watch the Chiefs win the Super Bowl
More than one hundred million people watched the Chiefs’ overtime victory over the 49ers in yesterday’s Super Bowl. What might surprise you is the number of…
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Christians in Super Bowl LVIII: What Brock Purdy and Harrison Butker have in common
While you may not need another reason to watch this Sunday’s Super Bowl, I find the game more fun when I know a bit more about the players deciding its…
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Rolling Stone tells the story of Hobby Lobby founders, He Gets Us, and God’s love
“This Evangelical Billionaire Family Wants to Convert You on Super Bowl Sunday.” That’s the title of a recent Rolling Stone feature, a magazine most wouldn’t…
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Iran is “closer than ever” to a nuclear bomb: Why this is a global threat, and how Christians should respond
“Iran closer than ever to weaponizing uranium, building nuclear bomb.” That’s a headline from the Jerusalem Post. The Institute for Science and International…
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Drug addicts outnumber high school students in San Francisco: What has happened and why it matters
Today in San Francisco, drug addicts outnumber high school students. The problem is so severe that the city’s drug overdose death rate is more than double the…
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King Charles III diagnosed with cancer
King Charles III has cancer. Buckingham Palace announced today that doctors found an unspecified malignancy. In response, “His Majesty has today commenced a…
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When Elmo asked online how people are doing, “he got an earful”: How to find hope beyond the headlines
Elmo, the well-known Sesame Street character, recently asked his followers on X/Twitter, “How is everybody doing?” In response, “he got an earful,” as CNN…
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China seeks to “wreak havoc” on US through cybersecurity attacks
FBI director Christopher Wray told members of Congress this week that China is already taking steps that would “wreak havoc” on the United States through cyber…
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Elon Musk’s Neuralink implants brain chip in human: Four biblical responses
Elon Musk announced that his brain chip start-up Neuralink has implanted a device in its first live human subject. The quarter-sized chip is designed to…
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“World War III is approaching fast”: The only path to transforming peace
Are you worried that we are moving closer to World War III? If you’re not, should you be? Iran is now part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, an…
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Will the killing of US soldiers lead to “another war in the Middle East”?
How will history view the killing of three Americans in a drone attack on a US outpost in Jordan last Sunday? The tragedy marks the first time American troops…
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AI-generated fake images of Taylor Swift make headlines: Five biblical responses to our “schism of the soul”
Taylor Swift was in the news yesterday as she watched her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, play tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, who won the AFC Championship…
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International Holocaust Remembrance Day: A biblical reflection and response
Tomorrow is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, designated by the United Nations General Assembly to coincide with the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau…
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“The most dangerous moment in modern history”: The Doomsday Clock nears midnight
The Doomsday Clock was set at 90 seconds to midnight this week, matching the closest it’s ever come to marking humanity’s end. But what is the Doomsday Clock?…
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Trump and Biden win New Hampshire
Former president Trump and current president Biden won their respective party’s nominations in New Hampshire last night. But neither candidate’s path to the…
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Why is democracy so popular?
🇺🇲Why is America a democracy? There’s a right answer and a wrong answer. Choosing correctly is critical to our future as a nation. Author: Jim Denison, PhD…
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Ron DeSantis ends his presidential campaign: A reflection on the decision that will determine our national destiny
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended his Republican presidential campaign yesterday and endorsed former President Donald Trump. His decision leaves Mr. Trump…
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March for Life at 51: Do we truly value people over politics?
Today marks the 51st annual March for Life in Washington D.C. It’ll be followed later this weekend by the 40th annual National Sanctity of Human Life Sunday…
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How can so many Americans be so wrong on abortion?
Why have abortions increased since Roe v. Wade’s overturn in 2022? Why do so many Americans support abortion? What are the broader implications for our…
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Elton John joins the elite EGOT club: Why “that’s no sign of greatness”
Elton John now has an EGOT (an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) after having won an Emmy for his Disney+ live performance from Dodger Stadium. But the list of…
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The Iowa caucuses and the Emmy Awards: How can God redeem our crisis in cultural confidence?
While Iowans braved the cold and voted for Donald Trump at the Iowa caucuses last night, the 75th annual Emmy Awards also aired. Succession and The Bear each…
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Whom should voters elect in Iowa? Why did God create such a chaotic, unpredictable world?
At the Iowa Republican Caucus tonight, thousands of Republicans will brave wind chills forecasted at -35° to participate in the first contest of the 2024…
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Is “The Book of Clarence” blasphemy? What the new film says about Jesus—and us
The Book of Clarence is a movie with Jesus that isn’t really about Jesus. As such, it takes a good deal of creative license with the biblical story. But does…
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Israel knows where October 7 mastermind is hiding. Why haven’t they killed him?
Israel announced recently that it intends to kill every Hamas leader behind the October 7 massacre, wherever they are in the world. The IDF knows precisely…
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Did God save lives on Flight 1282?
When an Alaska Airlines flight door blew out last Friday, no one was sitting next to it. Was this a miracle? If so, why did God allow the near-disaster? If God…
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Michigan wins the NCAA championship: Life as a spectator sport and the greatest need in America today
The Michigan Wolverines defeated the Washington Huskies decisively last night to win this year’s NCAA national football championship. I was discussing the…
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“Oppenheimer” and “Barbie” win Golden Globes: What their popularity says about our souls
Oppenheimer won five Golden Globes last night, including best drama, while Barbie took the award for cinematic and box office achievement. Each movie’s…
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Who’s to blame for the January 6 Capitol riot? How to live with the consequences of our actions
With the third anniversary of the US Capitol attack coming up tomorrow, reactions to the event continue to dominate the news. President Biden plans to give a…
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Was January 6 an “insurrection”? Why weaponizing words imperils the future of our democracy
As the third anniversary of the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol approaches, attention is being focused on the question: Was it an “insurrection”? The…
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New plagiarism allegations force resignation of Harvard president Claudine Gay
Claudine Gay announced her resignation as Harvard’s president yesterday after a new round of accusations surfaced over plagiarism in her scholarly work. She…
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Taylor Swift breaks Elvis Presley’s record: The choice that will determine your destiny this year
We can predict anything except the future. In 2023, would you have guessed Taylor Swift would break a record held by Elvis Presley? Or that Michigan and…
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Ringing in 2024 with a MoonPie and bologna: A reflection on the best way to live every day this year
From the Times Square ball drop in New York City to the MoonPie drop in Mobile, Alabama, America has long celebrated the new year in interesting ways. In this…
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“Our Godless era is dead”: A reflection on the path to true “spiritual enlightenment”
Going into 2024, what is the most significant step you can take into “spiritual enlightenment” for the sake of our nation and your soul? An article titled “Our…
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“I never thought something like this could happen”: The immigration crisis and two biblical responses
US officials met yesterday with Mexico’s president, seeking measures to limit a surge of migrants reaching the US southwestern border. Meanwhile, a caravan…
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Does Wyoming really exist? The “post-holiday blues” and the reality of post-Christmas hope
The Urban Dictionary says, “Wyoming is supposedly a state.” If you were to prove that article wrong, how would you do so? Here’s the problem: many in our…
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The most notable Nativity scene in Bethlehem this Christmas
The most notable Christmas decoration in Bethlehem was a large Nativity scene in ruins, with shepherds climbing piles of rubble and Jesus, Mary, and Joseph…
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The longer I live, the less I understand Christmas
It's hard to imagine how Jesus could have come in a more humble and lowly way than he did. So why did he arrive as a baby in Bethlehem when he did? The more I…
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Will New York force Chick-fil-A to open on Sundays?
Chick-fil-A stands apart from its competitors for many reasons, but their insistence on staying closed on Sundays is among the most unique. Now a proposed bill…
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Brock Purdy’s faith and the future of our republic: A reflection on the source of transformational joy
Before the season began, 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy—Mr. Irrelevant—told a reporter, “God has me where he needs me.” He’s also said, “The bottom line, my…
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Colorado Supreme Court bars former President Trump from 2024 ballot: An explanation and three biblical responses
Colorado’s Supreme Court has barred former president Donald Trump from having his name included on their 2024 ballots for the US presidency. Similar cases are…
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Why we love holiday movies: A reflection on the source of true joy
Holiday movies like Elf offer “feelings of hope and renewal” because of their cheesiness and predictability. In a world where North Korea has fired an ICBM…
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“Pope Francis allows priests to bless same-sex couples”
With the New York Times headline “Pope Francis allows priests to bless same-sex couples,” many may mistakenly believe that the pope (and, by extension, the…