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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
Photo of medical student studying at hospital where mother is a custodian goes viral
Johana Peña was a medical student at the same hospital where her mother worked as a custodian. A photo of the two of them in 2019 has gone viral. A study from…
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Missionaries kidnapped in Haiti: An update and God's call to courage
Seventeen missionaries and their families were kidnapped in Haiti by a street gang after visiting an orphanage. Nine in ten Americans are concerned about…
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"Woman awakes to a hole in her roof and a space rock on her pillow"
Ruth Hamilton woke to find debris falling from a hole in her ceiling and a meteorite on her pillow. Meanwhile, the popularity of Netflix’s Squid Game testifies…
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A bisexual Superman and William Shatner's return from space
The Jon Kent version of Superman is officially bisexual. William Shatner has returned from his Blue Origin space flight. And Texas A&M placekicker Seth Small…
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Jon Gruden resigns, Matt Amodio loses, and Mark Harmon retires: How to finish the race well
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden resigned Monday night. Matt Amodio's winning streak on Jeopardy! ended after thirty-eight games and NCIS’s Mark Harmon…
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Why you won't vote for George Clooney
George Clooney stated that he won’t be running for president despite his interests in politics. And pastor Tim Keller admits to being a “celebrity pastor in…
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What "llama therapy" and "emotional support fish" say about us
"Llama therapy" and "emotional support fish" are in the news. In The Daily Article for October 11, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains these…
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Netflix promotes its first gay Christmas movie: In light of our divisions, should America get divorced?
Netflix is promoting its first gay Christmas movie; a growing chorus is claiming that America should "divorce" over our deep divisions. In The Daily…
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Does Facebook imperil democracy?
Facebook is facing increasing scrutiny over its business practices. In The Daily Article for October 7, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains this issue and what it…
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William Shatner returning to space; activists pursue Sen. Sinema into the restroom
Ninety-year-old actor William Shatner will be aboard the next Blue Origin flight. In The Daily Article for October 6, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reports on this…
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Supreme Court begins "blockbuster docket"
Yesterday, the US Supreme Court began what ABC News is calling a "blockbuster docket." In The Daily Article for October 5, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison…
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Supreme Court begins "blockbuster docket"
Yesterday, the US Supreme Court began what ABC News is calling a "blockbuster docket." In The Daily Article for October 5, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison…
- The Daily Article
Supreme Court begins "blockbuster docket"
Yesterday, the US Supreme Court began what ABC News is calling a "blockbuster docket." In The Daily Article for October 5, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison…
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Competing infrastructure bills: Explaining the chaos in Washington
Infrastructure debates and chaos are dominating the news in Washington. In The Daily Article for October 4, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains why such conflict is…
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Man awoke to a bat on his neck, declined vaccine, died of rabies
A man in Illinois awoke to a bat on his neck, declined a vaccine, and died weeks later of rabies. In The Daily Article for October 1, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison…
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Man awoke to a bat on his neck, declined vaccine, died of rabies
A man in Illinois awoke to a bat on his neck, declined a vaccine, and died weeks later of rabies. In The Daily Article for October 1, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison…
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Runner wins marathon when leaders led off the course: Seeking transforming joy that transcends circumstances
A runner won a marathon recently when the leaders were inadvertently led off the course by a volunteer. In The Daily Article for September 30, 2021, Dr. Jim…
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A statue of Billy Graham in the US Capitol? Embracing excellence with humility
A US congressional committee is likely to approve a statue of the late Billy Graham to stand in the US Capitol. In The Daily Article for September 29, 2021…
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One woman turns a two-day yard sale into a year's worth of kindness
A woman's recent two-day yard sale will benefit people for the year to come. In The Daily Article for September 27, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells her story…
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Gabby Petito and the search for perfect justice
The disappearance and death of 22-year-old Gabby Petito has captured the nation’s attention. She had been traveling with her fiance, Brian Laundrie, before…
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Why did the Taliban request a seat at the UN?
The United Nations General Assembly began this week in New York City. The Taliban quickly sought to replace Afghanistan's current representative with one from…
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How the church can bless the culture into spiritual awakening
A report from England relayed that 42 Anglican cathedrals contributed £235 million (roughly $321 million) to their local economies in 2019. That’s evidence of…
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Facebook is hurting its users, but is it our fault?
Facebook and its subsidiaries are increasingly hurting their users per reports from The Guardian, the Wall Street Journal, and others that cite the…
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95,000 Afghan refugees may come to the US: How will Christians help?
95,000 Afghan refugees are expected to migrate to America within the next year. In The Daily Article for September 20, 2021, Shane Bennet asks, “How might…
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Washington Football Team hosts Pride Night: 3 steps into transforming intimacy with God
The Washington Football Team held its first Pride Night last evening. In The Daily Article for September 17, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison responds to the weariness…
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"Freak accident" kills man at McDonald’s: How to defeat "the devil's most destructive tool"
A man was killed recently in a "freak accident" at a McDonald's restaurant. In The Daily Article for September 16, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells this…
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The California recall election and “history’s most boneheaded predictions”
Predictions regarding the California recall election and Apple's technology event were largely accurate. However, as Dr. Jim Denison shows in The Daily Article…
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The surprising cause of the New York City subway shutdown
The surprising cause of a recent power outage in New York City's subway system is also a cultural parable. In The Daily Article for September 14, 2021, Dr. Jim…
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"I miss the America of 9/12": Two steps to transforming purpose and unity
On this day twenty years ago, the church Dr. Jim Denison pastored led a 9/11 response service attended by more than two thousand people. In The Daily Article…
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Survivor was buried alive on 9/11: Four biblical lessons and a hymn of triumphant faith
Tom Canavan was buried alive when the Twin Towers collapsed on 9/11. In The Daily Article for September 10, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells his story, identifies…
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Mark Cuban's gift to New York City: 9/11 and the redemptive grace of God
Mark Cuban has made a gift to New York City that is especially appropriate as the twentieth anniversary of 9/11 approaches. In The Daily Article for September…
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A new Navy weapon could stop you from talking: How to hear the voice of God where we need his wisdom the most
The US Navy has developed a weapon intended to keep people from speaking. In The Daily Article for September 7, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains this story's…
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McDonald's runs out of milkshakes: Why and how to trust our future to Jesus
Today's news illustrates the unpredictability of the future and our need to trust Jesus to lead us today. In The Daily Article for September 7, 2021, Dr. Jim…
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The one path to true rest for weary souls
The Labor Day weekend offers a respite from the stress and burdens of our lives, but there is a path to rest even in the midst of our labors. In The Daily…
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Supreme Court refuses to block Texas abortion law
The US Supreme Court chose this week not to overturn a Texas abortion bill. In The Daily Article for September 3, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains the…
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Is God “the hottest thing in fashion”?
Two surprising stories about faith are in today's news. In The Daily Article for September 2, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells these stories, explains why abiding…
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Max Lucado’s church surprises members with $100 to use or "pay forward": Practical ways to fight fear with faith
A church surprised its members by giving them $100 during worship last Sunday. In The Daily Article for August 31, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells this story…
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Volunteer veterans save hundreds from the Taliban: Four ways to win the spiritual war every Christian is fighting
A group of military volunteers in Afghanistan risked their lives to save hundreds from the Taliban. In The Daily Article for August 31, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison…
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The latest on Hurricane Ida: Five ways to join God in redeeming disaster
Hurricane Ida is devastating Louisiana and areas to its north today. In The Daily Article for August 30, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison updates the latest on the…
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The latest on US soldiers killed in Kabul airport attack: A tribute to our military and God's call to spiritual courage
Two explosions at Kabul's airport killed 13 US soldiers yesterday. In The Daily Article for August 27, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison offers a tribute to our fallen…
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Kanye West's name change and the danger of hot dogs: The invitation, promise, and power of praying in God's Spirit
Kanye West filed court documents this week to legally change his name to "Ye." In The Daily Article for August 26, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains why…
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The accidental broadcast of a satanic ritual and the tragedy of taxpayer-funded abortion: How we got here and God's formula for spiritual victory
An accidental broadcast of a satanic service is making news. In The Daily Article for August 25, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells this story, focuses on the issue…
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Texas town "essentially closed" by COVID-19: How to prepare for your next crisis before it happens
Iraan, Texas, has been "essentially closed" by COVID-19. In The Daily Article for August 24, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells this story, focuses on other…
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Tropical Storm Henri, floods in Tennessee, and the latest from Afghanistan: A pastor's prophetic message and the key to transforming spiritual power
Tropical Storm Henri and the latest from Afghanistan are dominating today's news. In The Daily Article for August 23, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison discusses these…
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The Taliban are killing people with Bibles on their cellphones: Praying for Afghan Christians and emulating their courage
Christians in Afghanistan are facing persecution and death under the Taliban. In The Daily Article for August 20, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison describes their plight…
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Will al-Qaeda attack America again? Three practical responses
What does the Taliban's victory in Afghanistan mean for al-Qaeda and future attacks on America? In The Daily Article for August 19, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison…
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The future for women in Afghanistan and four commitments crucial to the future of America
What is the future for women in Afghanistan under the Taliban? In The Daily Article for August 18, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explores this issue in the context of…
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What would God want America to do in Afghanistan?
As the fall of Afghanistan dominates global news, many are asking what responsibility America has to Afghans now in danger as our forces leave the country. In…
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What does God think of the Taliban?
The Taliban's sweeping victory in Afghanistan is dominating today's news. In The Daily Article for August 16, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains the origins and…
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Are you woke? 7 cultural terms every Christian should understand
Wokeness. Cancel culture. Critical race theory. Christians need to know what these terms mean to better understand today’s culture and bring Jesus’ truth to…
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The modern minimalist movement is “sparking joy,” but true joy is more than a spark
Marie Kondo’s mantra, “Does it spark joy?,” helped launch a minimalist resurgence in the last few years—but her definition of joy is far too narrow compared to…
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How popular talent shows are exposing our American idols
Talent shows like America’s Got Talent and American Idol have been popular for decades, but our collective needs for idols of a different sort has guest author…
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Do you have fewer than 3 friends? Here are 4 ways to deepen your connections
A study by the Survey Center on American Life says that nearly half of all Americans have fewer than three friends. In The Daily Article for August 10, 2021…
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Gonzo cross-dresses and woman sues McDonald's for their commercials: "The whole philosophy of Hell" and the path to eternal significance
A cross-dressing Gonzo and woman suing McDonald's for their cheeseburger commercials are in today's news. In The Daily Article for August 9, 2021, Dr. Jim…
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Olympic athlete Daniel Jervis praises God after he loses: The latest on Jane Marczewski and God's invitation to make him our "refuge and strength"
Olympic athlete Daniel Jervis made news when he lost his race but praised God anyway. In The Daily Article for August 6, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells his story…
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Woman completes handwritten Bible: Surprising good news and the path to the transforming joy of Jesus
A woman in South Carolina recently finished a nine-year-long project of copying the entire Bible by hand. In The Daily Article for August 5, 2021, Dr. Jim…
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Jane Marczewski will not continue on America's Got Talent: An honest prayer in pain and the promise of God's redeeming presence
Jane Marczewski, aka Nightbirde, earned a standing ovation on America's Got Talent but will not be able to continue in the competition. In The Daily Article…
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Simone Biles wins bronze, Justin Bieber offers support: Shoes with satanic pentagrams and the choice all Christians must make
Simone Biles won bronze in today's balance beam finals at the Tokyo Olympics. In The Daily Article for August 3, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison focuses on this story…
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Why Luke Bryan is on the cover of People magazine: The best way to prepare for the future
Country superstar Luke Bryan is on the cover of People magazine, but not for reasons we might expect. In The Daily Article for August 2, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison…
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Three facts you may not know about Lady Diana's wedding
Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer were married forty years ago yesterday. In The Daily Article for July 30, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison describes three facts he…