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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 ArticleChristian football coach Joe Kennedy to be reinstated: Three ways to fulfill our "one purpose"
Christian Coach Joe Kennedy will be reinstated as a high school football coach after he was fired seven years ago for leading prayers on the field after games…
The Daily ArticleStrongest earthquake in years strikes San Francisco
The strongest quake the San Francisco Bay Area has seen in eight years happened yesterday on the Calaveras Fault, a branch of the San Andreas fault…
The Daily ArticleSanta Claus’s tomb has been discovered
Don’t tell your kids, but the tomb of Saint Nicholas of Myra, aka Santa Claus, has been discovered beneath St. Nicholas Church in Demre, Turkey. Father…
The Daily ArticleRishi Sunak will become the UK’s prime minister today: His unusual challenge and the bridge across our cultural divide
Today, Rishi Sunak will become Britain’s third prime minister in seven weeks. As the New York Times reports, Sunak will also be the youngest prime minister in…
The Daily ArticleDonald Trump subpoenaed by January 6 commission: Is our democracy in danger?
The January 6 committee has subpoenaed former president Donald Trump to produce requested documents by Nov. 4 and to sit for a deposition on Nov. 14. Whether a…
The Daily ArticlePrime Minister Liz Truss resigns after the shortest tenure in British history
British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned less than six weeks after taking office, the shortest term in England’s history. She was effectively forced out after…
The Daily ArticleAs WWIII looms, two superpowers closer to home are joining together: How to discern the day’s news
While the world appears to march steadily toward World War III, the most important news today comes out of Louisville, Kentucky, where nine Mcdonald's…
The Daily ArticleIf China invades Taiwan, will the world sit idly by?
Recent events make it seem as though America may be on a collision course with China, and particularly with regard to Taiwan. What is even more troubling is…
The Daily ArticleWhy protests in Europe could mean trouble for Taiwan
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in Paris on Sunday in protest over the rising cost of living, a shortage of key supplies, and fears that their…
The Daily ArticleWhy the National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party is so relevant to your world
According to the US Department of State, the Chinese Communist Party seeks to set up “a new international order dominated by the CCP.” And our Christian…
The Daily Article“I feel like I might be dreaming”: A stranger takes a 100-year-old veteran to Disneyland
A now-viral video posted to TikTok shows Isaiah Garza approaching an elderly man to say, “I’m sorry to bother you, but I’ve had a really rough day. Do you want…
The Daily ArticleTulsi Gabbard’s announcement and the death of “American Idol” runner-up Willie Spence at 23
Former Hawaii Representative and 2020 presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard is leaving the Democratic Party. And American Idol Season 19 runner-up Willie Spence…
The Daily ArticleIs a recession inevitable? The courage to astonish our culture
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called courage “the power of the mind to overcome fear.” Courage by definition requires adversity. Where there are no challenges…
The Daily ArticleCEO fired after one day because of his church membership
Andrew Thorburn was chief executive of the Australian Football League club Essendon only a day before reports emerged that he was also the lay board chairman…
The Daily ArticleWhy “sleep tourism” and “hang-xiety” are windows into our culture
Human nature hasn’t changed, even with the advancement of technology. We struggle with sleep, which gives rise to “sleep tourism.” We’re still learning how…
The Daily ArticleAttack on day care center kills dozens, including 24 children
A former police officer killed 36 people, including 24 children, during a rampage at a day care center in Thailand yesterday. And Disney and Google are…
The Daily ArticleIs the threat of nuclear war “at least equal magnitude” to the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Will Vladimir Putin see missile strikes against his forces in annexed Ukrainian regions as missile launches against Russia? If so, will he retaliate with…
The Daily ArticleThe deaths of Loretta Lynn and Steve Jobs: “Have the courage to follow your heart”
Legendary country singer and songwriter Loretta Lynn passed away yesterday at the age of ninety. And Apple co-founder Steve Jobs passed away on this day in…
The Daily ArticleWhy Hurricane Ian caught so many in Florida off guard
The death toll from Hurricane Ian has risen to at least 103. Part of the problem is that the storm was predicted until the last thirty-six hours to strike…
The Daily ArticleNew law blocks parents who oppose “gender-affirming” therapies for their children
Last Thursday, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 107. In short, if your child goes to California for sex-change surgery, there is nothing you can do…
The Daily ArticleThe latest on Hurricane Ian: Did a Native American blessing protect Tampa Bay?
Hurricane Ian has reached hurricane strength again and is expected to make landfall in South Carolina today. After having already caused possibly $30 billion…
The Daily ArticleA hurricane we’ll talk about “for many years to come”: A reflection on doubt and hope
Hurricane Ian made landfall yesterday afternoon near Cayo Costa, Florida as a Category 4 storm. It is a storm we’ll talk about “for many years to come,”…
The Daily Article“It’s going to be historic”: The latest on Hurricane Ian and two practical responses
Hurricane Ian is headed for the southwest coast of Florida and is likely to make landfall this afternoon or evening as a major Category 4 storm. According to…
The Daily ArticleThe problem with Vanna White’s marriage advice
Wheel of Fortune star Vanna White “was baptized a Baptist” but has advised her children that cohabitation is acceptable. A Chicago curriculum is prompting…
The Daily ArticleThe latest on Ukraine: Putin’s threat of nuclear escalation “could be a reality”
Vladimir Putin has threatened the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine should he feel “cornered.” Ukrainian President Zelensky believes the threat “could be a…
The Daily ArticleThe courage of an Amazon driver and the faith of NFL quarterback Trey Lance
Amazon driver Kevin Rivera saved a family of seven in a house fire. This story illustrates two facts: Our cultural house is on fire, but most of the people…
The Daily ArticleFamily takes world tour before children lose their vision
Edith Lemay and Sebastien Pelletier are on a world tour so their three children with retinitis pigmentosa can build their “visual memories” before they lose…
The Daily ArticleDallas ranks #1 in the nation for infidelity
Using Census Bureau data, the “most unfaithful cities in America” have been identified. Dallas was first, with Fort Worth and Houston close behind. The top…
The Daily ArticleMy reflections on Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral: Two keys to her greatness
Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral yesterday was a witness to her Christian witness. Designed by the Queen herself, her memorial service pointed to God and the…
The Daily ArticleThe most watched broadcast of all time: Honoring the Queen by serving her King
Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral is likely to be the world’s most watched broadcast of all time with 4.1 billion viewers. Elizabeth was a Christian, and if…
The Daily ArticleSecond-largest school district in the US a victim of cyberattack
Los Angeles Unified, the second-largest school district in the US, was hit with a ransomware attack a few days ago. Global cybercrime could reach $10.5…
The Daily ArticleRailroad unions and companies reach deal to avoid a strike: Why this is good news for you
Freight rail companies and unions representing tens of thousands of workers have reached a tentative agreement to avoid a strike. Such a strike could have had…
The Daily ArticleThe death of Judge Ken Starr and traits that “were once considered normal”
Kenneth W. Starr, a former federal judge and US Solicitor General, died on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, of complications from surgery. And more than 26,000…
The Daily ArticleAre drag queens “what America is all about”?
From Nancy Pelosi saying that drag queens are “what America is all about” to Zendaya winning an Emmy for the sexually explicit HBO show Euphoria to drag queens…
The Daily ArticleScotland honors the queen and a “Tribute in Light” in NYC: A 9/11 promise of transforming hope
In remembering 9/11, we remember our frailty and mortality. In seeing Charles III become king following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, we see an illustration…
The Daily ArticleThe death of Queen Elizabeth II: Ironic tributes and a remarkable sign in the sky
Shortly before Queen Elizabeth II’s death was announced yesterday, a double rainbow appeared over Buckingham Palace. World leaders have since praised the…
The Daily ArticleThe death, life, and Christian faith of Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, died on September 8, 2022, at the age of ninety-six. How did her Christianity influence…
The Daily ArticleThe danger of “quiet quitting” and a surprising solution
Per Gallup, at least 50 percent of the American workforce is “quiet quitting.” They are meeting their job description and nothing more. This fact reveals…
The Daily ArticleDisney’s FXX Network airs new animated series “Little Demon”
The Walt Disney Company, through its FXX Network, is releasing an animated sitcom series called Little Demon, which features the Devil and his Antichrist…
The Daily ArticleThe unprecedented way Liz Truss will be appointed UK’s prime minister today
UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss will be appointed as Britain’s new prime minister by Queen Elizabeth in an unorthodox location. In The Daily Article for…
The Daily ArticlePolice hunt suspects after killing spree in Canada: A Labor Day contrast between human finitude and divine omnipotence
Canadian police are searching this morning for two men suspected of stabbing at least ten people to death in a rampage that has shocked the nation. At least…
The Daily ArticlePresident Biden’s speech from Independence Hall and the “soul” of America
President Joe Biden delivered a speech last night from Independence Hall in Philadelphia, saying that the “soul” of the nation is under threat from MAGA…
The Daily ArticleThe fate of giants: How Facebook’s decline mirrors problems in today’s church
David Leonhardt of the New York Times recently wrote an insightful article detailing Facebook's four main problems: age, innovation, the metaverse, and…
The Daily ArticleHow likely is civil war in America?
A new poll asked Americans about changes in the US political climate, including whether divisions have worsened and what they expect for the future. The…
The Daily ArticleViral social media app BeReal bucks "inauthentic" Instagram and TikTok
BeReal has exploded in popularity, partially due to its claims to defy all of the “inauthentic” parts of Instagram and TikTok. The app encourages you to take a…
The Daily ArticleLast Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev dies at 91: A surprising part of his historic story
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, passed away yesterday at the age of ninety-one. When he came to power in 1985, he introduced key…
The Daily ArticleStudent raises funds to help him adopt baby he found in trash can
A university student has raised more than $159,000 in donations to help him adopt a baby he found abandoned in a trash can while visiting his family in Haiti…
The Daily ArticleMatt Chandler placed on leave from The Village Church
According to a statement by The Village Church, a woman approached pastor Matt Chandler a few months ago with “concerns about the way he was using direct…
The Daily Article“It had to be God”: Bus driver helps save kids from floodwater
A driver and monitor on a school bus in Dallas, Texas, helped save two children who were caught up and nearly swept away in the recent flooding in our area…
The Daily ArticleRussian troops surprised by Ukrainian robotic vacuums: A lesson in warfare, both physical and spiritual
The war in Ukraine drags on into its sixth bloody month. Instead of a swift Russian victory as Putin expected, the conflict might continue for years. However…
The Daily ArticlePresident Biden cancels $10,000 in student loan debt: Pros and cons
President Biden announced yesterday that he would cancel $10,000 in student loan debt for Americans earning less than $125,000 per year or households earning…
The Daily ArticleIf we prevent bullying, can we prevent mass shootings?
Technology has made it harder to escape bullies, as they can now follow you wherever you go through social media, and that's contributed greatly to higher…
The Daily ArticleThe surprising result if Liz Cheney runs for president
If Rep. Liz Cheney runs for president in 2024 against Joe Biden and Donald Trump, her effect would likely not be her intent, according to a new Yahoo…
The Daily ArticleDr. Fauci announces his retirement, response is what you’d expect
Dr. Anthony S. Fauci announced yesterday that he will step down in December as Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and Chief…
The Daily ArticleFormer CIA director calls GOP the most “dangerous” political force in the world
The former director of the CIA recently claimed that the modern-day Republican Party is the most “dangerous” political force he has ever seen. Today’s levels…
The Daily ArticlePastor berates congregation for not buying him designer watch, then apologizes
A pastor’s sermon in Kansas City went viral recently for all the wrong reasons: during his message, he lambasted his congregation for not buying him the luxury…
The Daily ArticleBattle-equipped robot dog debuts at Russian arms fair
A robot dog with a rocket-propelled grenade strapped to its back has been unveiled at a Russian arms fair. Two high school students in California have…
The Daily ArticleCDC director admits COVID-19 response “did not reliably meet expectations”
In light of its failed response to COVID-19, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, announced yesterday a…
The Daily ArticleA “limited” nuclear war would starve millions of people
It is frustrating to face enemies we thought we had already defeated. A new study reports that even a “relatively small nuclear war” would “create a worldwide…
The Daily ArticleLiz Cheney loses to candidate endorsed by Donald Trump
As a result of her opposition to the former president, Liz Cheney was defeated last night in a landslide, losing the Republican primary to Harriet Hageman, a…