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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
Lawsuit against Christian schools dismissed: A reflection on religious freedom in America
In 2021, LGBTQ students with the so-called Religious Exemption Accountability Project (REAP) filed a class-action lawsuit that would force religious schools to…
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Do recent storms mean California is under judgment?
With intense flooding and a 99 percent chance of a major earthquake within thirty years, is California under God’s judgment? The question is not only relevant…
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The intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and National Religious Freedom Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is being celebrated across America today, and for good reason. Today we remember his life, celebrate his legacy, and commit…
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More classified documents discovered at President Biden’s home: Why we’re tempted to pull ourselves up by dragging others down
After a second batch of classified documents was found in the garage at President Biden's home in Delaware, pressure on the president continues to escalate…
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“Spare,” Prince Harry’s autobiography, is setting records
Prince Harry’s autobiography “Spare” is now the UK’s fastest-selling nonfiction book. Patti Davis, daughter of President Ronald Reagan, regrets the tell-all…
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How many US teenagers have viewed online porn?
According to a new report by the nonprofit child advocacy group Common Sense Media, 73 percent of US teenagers seventeen years of age or younger have viewed…
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Georgia repeats as NCAA football champions
The Georgia Bulldogs repeated as national champions last night with their 65–7 win over the TCU Horned Frogs. The championship game is currently played each…
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The latest on Damar Hamlin: Why I agree with religious skeptics
As Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin recovers from his near-death experience, our culture witnessed an outpouring of prayer in a public forum. As WSJ columnist…
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Two years after the January 6 Capitol riot, do we still care? What extremism can teach us about evangelism
Article Description: Summary: I’ll admit, my initial reaction when I realized that I would need to write about the second anniversary of the Capitol riots was…
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Why Russia and China’s growing partnership imperils America
Could WWIII happen if Russia, in order to avoid losing the war it started with Ukraine, is driven to use actual nuclear weapons? Or if Russia and China…
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A high-tech show and a brewing Temple Mount crisis
The 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world’s largest technology conference, begins tomorrow in Las Vegas. From new technology to the latest in a very…
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Monday Night Football game suspended after player Damar Hamlin collapses on field
Nine minutes into last night’s Monday Night Football game, Bills safety Damar Hamlin tackled a Bengals receiver who appeared to collide with him in the head…
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The ironic reason we begin the new year with the iconic “ball drop”
Why do we drop a ball at Times Square in New York City to celebrate the new year? In other news, “permacrisis” was chosen by Collins Dictionary as its word of…
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Pelé, perhaps the greatest soccer player in history, dies at 82
Pelé, called the “global face of soccer” by the New York Times, has died after a battle with cancer. After canceling more than 2,300 of its flights yesterday…
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Representative-elect George Santos addresses his “embellishments”: Why integrity still matters
New York Representative-elect George Santos recently made his first televised appearance since the New York Times revealed that he lied about several elements…
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Amy Grant receives Kennedy Center Honors, will host same-sex wedding
In a televised special tonight, Amy Grant will become the first contemporary Christian music star to be recognized at the Kennedy Center Honors. However, she…
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Have you heard of “Chatbox cheating”?
An artificial intelligence (AI) tool called ChatGPT can respond to a question or topic with an essay that looks deceptively like it was written by a human. One…
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US military reports that Santa was undeterred by arctic blast
More than one million Americans and Canadians were without power over the weekend as a “bomb cyclone” wreaked havoc with snow, strong winds, and freezing…
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Stolen Baby Jesus returned to nativity in time for Christmas
Last week, an unknown man stole the baby Jesus figure from the nativity scene at Sundance Square in Ft. Worth, Texas. Now the police have announced that they…
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President Zelensky visits the US on his first trip abroad
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Washington, DC, yesterday on his first trip outside his homeland since it was invaded by Russia exactly three…
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Did Mary have a midwife at Jesus’ birth?
The Times of Israel reports that Israeli archaeologists are excavating an ancient tomb traditionally associated with Salome; early tradition suggested that she…
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January 6 Committee refers former President Trump for criminal prosecution
The January 6 Committee of the US House of Representatives voted yesterday to send referrals to the Justice Department recommending that former President…
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Does Dave Ramsey’s company have the right to govern itself by biblical values?
Dave Ramsey, one of the most popular financial advisers working in media today, is a committed evangelical Christian. As a result, his company, Ramsey…
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Harry and Meghan “point the finger” as they conclude their Netflix docuseries
Harry and Meghan’s goal in their new Netflix series was “to speak their truth and defend themselves against how they have been represented in the tabloid…
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Home Depot employees return lost envelope filled with cash
Home Depot employees in Bellevue, TN, returned a lost envelope filled with cash. The manager explained, “One of our core values says to do the right thing…
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American Girl publishes guidebook encouraging transgender puberty blockers
The popular doll maker American Girl has published “A Smart Girls’ Guide: Body Image Book,” which reportedly advises children struggling with body image issues…
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Virginia restaurant cancels group’s reservation because of their biblical beliefs
As a sign of things to come, a restaurant in Virginia canceled a Christian group’s reservation because of the group’s biblical beliefs. Protesters disrupted a…
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Government mandate would have forced religious doctors to perform gender transitions
A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of religious freedom in Sisters of Mercy v. Becerra, where a coalition of Catholic hospitals and other institutions…
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Kirk Cameron denied chance to bring his new children's book to public library story hours
Kirk Cameron’s new book "teaches the biblical truths of the Fruit of the Spirit" as you "follow Sky Tree's journey from a small acorn to a mighty…
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky named TIME Magazine's "Person of the Year"
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was named TIME Magazine's "Person of the Year" on Wednesday. The award is given each year to someone who feels…
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Indonesia passes law criminalizing sex outside of marriage: Why trying to legislate morality is a mistake
Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) defeated Republican candidate Herschel Walker on Tuesday in Georgia’s runoff to determine the Senate’s last undecided seat. However…
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Two prominent pastors return to ministry: What Matt Chandler and Johnny Hunt can teach us about the role of humility and the dangers of entitlement
On Sunday, Matt Chandler stood behind the pulpit of the megachurch he helped build for the first time in three months. The popular pastor took a leave of…
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What gift-wrapped grandpas and Grinch-inspired breakfasts remind us about the real meaning of our Christmas traditions
One of my favorite parts about the Christmas season is the diverse ways in which people celebrate it. In a recent article from The Atlantic, writers asked…
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My city is home to the most cheating spouses in America
Researchers have identified the US cities with the highest rates of marital infidelity, and the three most “unfaithful” cities in America, in order, are…
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England and Wales are no longer majority Christian: Is this the future for America?
England and Wales are no longer majority Christian according to newly released census data. The two British nations have fallen from 59 percent who called…
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The “most severe test” for President Xi since he took power: The latest on China’s anti-lockdown protests
Protesters clashed with riot police last night in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, part of a string of demonstrations across the nation against the…
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Mauna Loa, the largest volcano on Earth, is now erupting
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano, the biggest active volcano on our planet, began erupting last Sunday. People on the Big Island had feared this moment for decades…
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Did Prince Charles try to force his mother to abdicate the throne?
In the TV series “The Crown,” Prince Charles is depicted as encouraging Queen Elizabeth to abdicate the throne to him in 1991. However, the truth is different…
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Former grocery store owner has fed thousands on Thanksgiving for 51 years
For more than fifty years, Bob Vogelbaugh has made sure that his Moline, Illinois, community is well fed on Thanksgiving Day. The former grocery store owner…
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Gas station chain drops prices for Thanksgiving
The Sheetz gas station chain dropped the price of Unleaded 88 gas to $1.99 per gallon to provide “much-needed relief at the pump” for Thanksgiving travelers…
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Seven dead after attack in Virginia Walmart
At least seven people are dead after a mass shooting at a Walmart supermarket in Chesapeake, Virginia, last night. Scripture calls us to “give thanks in all…
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Are you SAD? How to fight against the winter blues
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) impacts nearly 10 million Americans every year. How do you know if you suffer from the winter blues? And what can you do to…
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“I’ve turned my pain into a purpose to inspire others”: Lyft driver shares God’s word with her passengers
Lyft driver Tomika Reid explains her mobile Christian ministry, saying, “I’ve turned my pain into a purpose to inspire others.” What she is experiencing is…
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Colorado nightclub shooting kills five and injures twenty-five
From the nightclub shooting in Colorado Springs on Saturday that killed five and injured twenty-five people, to the deaths of three University of Virginia…
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Does the so-called “Respect For Marriage Act” threaten our religious liberty?
The Senate voted this week to advance the so-called “Respect for Marriage Act” (RFMA), requiring the federal government to recognize the validity of same-sex…
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Candace Cameron Bure ridiculed for biblical morality
Candace Cameron Bure’s decision to leave Hallmark Media for the traditional-family-oriented network Great American Family is being met with vocal opposition…
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Donald Trump will run for president again in 2024
Former President Donald Trump launched his third bid for the White House last night. But Republicans are divided on if he should be their nominee again. And…
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This day in Christian history: How the death of Oswald Chambers gave life to "My Utmost for His Highest"
Oswald Chambers—author of the beloved daily devotional My Utmost for his Highest—once stated "The great word of Jesus to his disciples is abandon."…
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Three responses to recent abortion votes: The fragility and urgency of life
According to NPR, "in every state where voters were asked to weigh in directly on abortion rights, they supported measures that protect those rights and…
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Democrats retain the Senate: Why this news matters more than you may think
Democrats will continue to control the US Senate, and this news is far more consequential than it may seem, especially with regard to the filibuster, the…
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Meet the grandfather of ten who sold the winning Powerball ticket
Joe Chahayed owns Joe’s Service Center in Altadena, CA, where the $2.04 billion Powerball ticket was recently sold. He’ll receive a $1 million bonus, and how…
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The latest on the midterms: How America can experience a “new birth of freedom”
In a democracy, we are tempted to invest politics with the same power and authority we have assigned to science, asking our leaders to “subdue reality” to the…
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Republicans predicted to take the House, Senate too close to call: Insights from “the father of democracy”
As of this morning for the 2022 midterms, Republicans appear to be on track to regain control of the House of Representatives, though the size of their…
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My prediction for the midterms
In his debate with Jimmy Carter a week before the 1980 presidential election, Ronald Reagan asked the nation, “Are you better off than you were four years…
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What I learned in Israel about the recent Israeli elections
As you may know, a coalition led by former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu won enough seats in the Israeli parliament to form a new government. What you may…
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Billy Graham state-of-the-art archive opens Monday
A new research facility opening Monday gathers the full documentary record of Billy Graham’s life and work in Charlotte, North Carolina. David Bruce, who…
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Joanna Gaines was “full, but running on empty” as she battled burnout
In a personal essay for the winter issue of her Magnolia Journal, Joanna Gaines opened up about her experience with burnout. While expressing deep gratitude…
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Suspect in attack on Paul Pelosi was on a “suicide mission”
David DePape, the man accused of breaking into US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s home, beating her husband Paul Pelosi, and seeking to kidnap her, told police he…
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Ten months after his death, Bob Saget gets an appropriate headstone
Ten months after actor and comedian Bob Saget died, his grave now has a headstone with a touching inscription—a reminder that the decisions we make today will…
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“The farther away you are from the devil”: A Halloween meditation
None of America’s holidays, like Halloween, are found in the Bible, so why do we celebrate them as Christians? Events and decisions in our lives fall into…