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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
Hope for those of us with “NAG” Syndrome
From the national debt and geopolitical threats to extreme weather and cyber warfare, today’s headlines offer plenty of problems we can see but have little…
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The “friendship depth gap” and the power of transparency
Americans are increasingly lonely even as social media gives us more ways than ever to stay connected. New research suggests the problem may not be how many…
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Why the Supreme Court ruling against Donald Trump is good news
The Supreme Court’s decision to leave a $5 million judgment against President Trump in place offers a striking example of the checks and balances America’s…
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AOC for president? Body cameras on ICE agents?
From speculation about 2028 presidential candidates to conflicting reports about the military and ICE, today’s headlines reveal how quickly political news can…
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What are Flock cameras, and why do so many fear them?
Flock Safety’s nationwide network of license plate readers has helped solve crimes and find missing people, but growing reports of misuse have sparked an…
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Single ticket wins Powerball’s $1 billion jackpot: A solar eclipse and the power of faithful suffering
From a billion-dollar Powerball ticket to a solar eclipse in Europe, much of today’s news is interesting without being personally relevant. But when faith…
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President Trump took a secret flight amid Iranian threat
President Trump confirmed Tuesday that a credible Iranian assassination threat prompted a secret mid-flight security operation during his return from Turkey…
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“AI’s Scariest Week Yet” and three practical responses
AI pioneer Demis Hassabis believes artificial intelligence will be “the most important invention that humanity will ever make.” Whether its importance will…
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Todd Blanche’s DOJ confirmation and the rise in abortion
The Senate voted early Saturday morning to confirm acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to permanently lead the Department of Justice. Blanche has pledged to…
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Inside the CIA’s new task force targeting Cuba: Why the fate of the Cuban people will not match the fate of their government
The CIA has established a new task force focused on Cuba as the Trump administration increases pressure on the island’s government, while years of sanctions…
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Iran agrees to deal with Oman to reopen Strait of Hormuz
From negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz to warnings about earthquakes, biological attacks, toxic caterpillars, and even sharks, the news offers no shortage…
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What does Democratic Socialism say about America’s future?
Democratic Socialism has been described as “a diffuse political ideology that advocates for more public control over the economy and a more expansive role for…
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Will weight-loss drugs lead to a spike in abortions?
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs might weaken the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. According to Cambridge scientist Giles Yeo, women using the birth control drugs…
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Sophie Cunningham and the transgender sports controversy
WNBA player Sophie Cunningham has drawn controversy for saying that loving others must include telling the truth and protecting female athletes from competing…
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Special Edition - The latest on a peace agreement in Gaza
President Trump announced Thursday evening on Truth Social that “the Board of Peace reached an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other…
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Gen Z wants Jesus, but do they want the church?
Gen Z Christians are increasingly drawn to spiritual disciplines like silence, solitude, prayer, and Sabbath-keeping, yet that renewed interest has not…
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Dr. Fauci repeatedly invokes the Fifth before Congress
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than one hundred times during a contentious Senate hearing yesterday, reviving memories of the pandemic and…
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What Dr. Anthony Fauci’s diaries tell us about him
More than a thousand pages from Dr. Anthony Fauci’s private diary are making headlines ahead of his testimony before Congress today. While the entries have…
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Should Christians preach the gospel on airplanes?
Recent reports of Christians preaching to fellow airline passengers raise a difficult question: If the gospel is the only cure for humanity’s terminal…
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Mass shooting in Seattle kills three, injures toddler
Deadly attacks in Seattle and Berlin raise one of faith’s hardest questions: If God intervened to protect innocent people in Scripture, why does he not always…
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What many people don’t know about “The Odyssey”
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey brings Homer’s ancient epic to life with spectacular scale, but the history behind the story raises questions the film itself…
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Why are these the “dog days of summer”?
As sweltering “dog days” stretch through the longest possible unofficial summer, we may wish Earth’s seasons worked differently. Yet our planet’s tilt, orbit…
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A perceptive article about finding purpose that matters most
The people who age best may not be those who fight hardest against getting older, but those who become more selective about what truly matters. The daily…
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The FBI “took down” 700 drones during World Cup events
An explosive device outside a New York immigration court and the FBI’s interception of hundreds of suspicious drones at World Cup events remind us that unseen…
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JD and Usha Vance’s baby boy makes history
From the history-making birth of JD Vance’s fourth child to a World Cup victory for Spain and the deaths of American soldiers in the Middle East, the weekend…
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President Trump cites new data to boost old election claims
President Trump used last night’s address to focus largely on election integrity, highlighting declassified information and again calling on the Senate to pass…
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Why “cigarettes are back in vogue” and why it matters
Cigarettes seem to be “creeping back to the aspirational center,” appearing again on magazine covers and across TikTok, Reels, and Instagram despite remaining…
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Have scientists created life in the lab?
Scientists say they have built a cell from scratch for the first time, creating a synthetic cell that can feed, grow, and replicate like a natural cell. While…
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How to avoid cyclosporiasis
A parasitic outbreak of cyclosporiasis spreading across thirty-one states offers practical reminders about washing produce, but it also illustrates a deeper…
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The sudden deaths of Sen. Lindsey Graham and actor Sam Neill: A reflection on hope and the transforming presence of God
The deaths of Senator Lindsey Graham, actor Sam Neill, and dozens of others in tragedies around the world remind us how quickly we move past headlines that…
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Hearings for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk end today
Today marks ten months since Charlie Kirk was murdered while speaking at an event in Utah. Perhaps it’s fitting then that today also marks the end of the…
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Why Graham Platner’s resignation is relevant to us all
Graham Platner suspended his Senate campaign in Maine last night after a series of controversies and allegations brought his past into national scrutiny. His…
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President Trump says ceasefire with Iran is over
President Trump said this morning that he believes his ceasefire deal with Iran is over, the latest development in a conflict that has been going on for months…
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US plays Belgium after Balogun’s suspension is overturned
After the US men’s national soccer team controversy over Folarin Balogun’s suspension, every side had reason to protest what happened. There is something…
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A profound speech about America’s past and future
As America celebrated our 250th birthday with “Pomp and Parade,” Carly Fiorina asked a question that speaks to our nation’s future: “Do we still have what it…
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Iran targets Christians as fear of US fades: Did our Founding Fathers sin by rebelling against the king?
Iran has ranked among the top ten nations for Christian persecution every year since the Open Doors “World Watch List” began in 1993. As the Iranian government…
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Why John Adams thought July 2 was Independence Day
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, the story of our nation's birth reminds us that July 4 marked not the beginning of independence, but the formal…
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Supreme Court rules on transgender athletes in girls’ sports
The US Supreme Court handed down a ruling Tuesday rejecting President Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship and another upholding state restrictions on…
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A win and three losses for President Trump at Supreme Court
The US Supreme Court handed down several major decisions this week, once again demonstrating a uniquely American principle: ours is “a government of laws, not…
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Ranch dressing, the World Cup, and America250
Ranch dressing, the World Cup, and America250: What makes America unique, and what Americans need most Article Description As America’s 250th anniversary…
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Stress on San Andreas Fault at thousand-year high
Rescuers in Venezuela worked through the night Friday to save hundreds trapped in rubble and find thousands more missing in the aftermath of Wednesday’s…
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Soccer players glorify Jesus on the biggest stage in sports
After America’s World Cup victory over Australia last Friday, Christian Pulisic shared a photo on Instagram showing several US players gathered in a circle on…
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Would it be good for society if more people were religious?
According to a recent Gallup poll, 65 percent of US adults say it would be positive for society if more Americans were religious. With all the bad news in the…
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“Team Algae” protests Trump Administration at Reflecting Pool
At least five people have been arrested on vandalism charges related to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. It has been plagued with algae and peeling paint…
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British Prime Minister Kier Starmer to resign from office
British Prime Minister Kier Starmer announced this morning that he would resign from office after losing support within his own party. His departure highlights…
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Giants players brought faith to the field on Pride Night
Every June, twenty-nine Major League Baseball teams host an LGBTQ+ Pride Night, but last Friday’s San Francisco Giants game drew national attention when…
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How a mother prevented an attack on our nation’s capital
A tale of two women could have ended in a drastically different way. One mother’s decision to alert authorities helped stop an alleged attack on last Sunday’s…
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US-Iran agreement to be signed in Switzerland on Friday
President Trump said Tuesday that he hoped the war with Iran would soon be in the “rearview mirror.” According to Switzerland’s foreign ministry, the US-Iran…
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Iran has been at war with us longer than we have been at war with them
The US and Iran announced an interim peace deal last Sunday, though little is known about the exact details. As we consider our conflict with Iran over the…
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What Iran, the World Cup, the NBA, and the NHL have in common
Article Description: From stadium pews to news feeds, explore how the World Cup, NBA, NHL, and global politics serve as the ultimate forms of modern devotion…
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SpaceX to make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire
SpaceX's historic IPO paves the way for Elon Musk to become the world’s first trillionaire. Explore what’s next for SpaceX and its competitors.
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Was Fidelity Month created to counter Pride Month?
“Fidelity month” was started in 2023 as a response to declining values in our culture. That it coincides with Pride Month has led many to assume that one is…
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What Graham Platner’s primary victory means for our culture
Graham Platner, a candidate for the US Senate in Maine, has generated national headlines for weeks. Among the controversies he has faced, his wife stated that…
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AI-worshiping churches, Spiralism, and Zizians: Technological idolatry and the human quest for meaning
“Spiralism,” according to Jason Blazakis, is an informal movement in which followers share AI-generated manifestos and what they consider revelations from a…
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Israel and Iran trade attacks for the first time since April
Iran fired missiles at Israel this morning in several waves of attacks. Sirens sounded in Tel Aviv, and explosions from missile intercepts could be heard over…
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Does morality still matter in America? How Christians can answer God’s call to be America’s moral compass
Be a Denison Forum Frontline Partner A record-high 56 percent of Americans say the country’s moral values are “poor,” which is up from 44 percent last year…
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Responding to LGBTQ issues by “speaking the truth in love”: Four biblical principles
I should never write or speak on a subject without considering those for whom it is highly personal. This principle applies especially to the Pride Month…
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Nineteen drag queen story hours and nine LGBTQ comic books: Why a biblical response to Pride Month is relevant to us all
In honor of Pride Month, the Boston Public Library has scheduled nineteen drag queen story hours, while the New York Times is recommending LGBTQ-themed comic…
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The New World screwworm and a warning for our souls
A parasitic fly that eats animals alive has been found in Mexican sheep thirty-one miles south of the US border. The New World screwworm lays eggs in wounds on…
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Why “Euphoria” is so dangerous to society and to your soul
After three seasons and twenty-six episodes, the HBO series Euphoria officially ended last night. The show has been widely criticized for its pervasive nudity…