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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
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A mother's "Traveling Diary" goes global: The empowering path to "spiritual beauty"
A mother in New Jersey invited other women to add to the journal she began during the pandemic, creating the now global "Traveling Diary." In The Daily…
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What Bill and Melinda Gates' divorce could mean to the world: How to strengthen our marriages and our witness
Bill and Melinda Gates announced this week that they are divorcing after twenty-seven years of marriage. In The Daily Article for May 6, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison…
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Americans are more optimistic than we have been in fifteen years: The danger of "untethered sympathy" and the power of God's love
A recent poll indicates that Americans are more optimistic than we have been in fifteen years. In The Daily Article for May 5, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reports on…
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Pastor's wife advocates for vaccines and receives death threats: A call to courage that glorifies Jesus
An epidemiologist who is also a pastor's wife has received death threats for encouraging people to become vaccinated against COVID-19. In The Daily Article for…
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Church confirms drag queen for ordination: The urgency and power of personal morality
A Methodist church recently confirmed a gay man who is also a drag queen as a candidate for ordained ministry. In The Daily Article for May 3, 2021, Dr. Jim…
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A political leader whose faith is deeply encouraging: Preparing for a threat that seeks to replace Christianity
As the American media continues its response to President Biden's address to Congress, another political leader is making news for the depth of his personal…
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President Biden delivers first joint address to Congress: Two lessons on God’s calling to serve others
President Biden delivered his first joint address to Congress last night. In The Daily Article for April 29, 2021, Ryan Denison notes that, “while Americans…
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What does a man in a bear suit and the 2020 Census data have in common? One person can make a significant difference
Jesse Larios is walking four hundred miles from downtown Los Angeles to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco in a bear suit to raise money for charity. And…
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Biden first US President to acknowledge deaths of Armenian Christians as genocide: Why the Armenian Genocide matters today
President Joe Biden made history this past weekend when he became the first sitting US president to recognize the massacre of as many as 1.5 million Armenian…
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Fresh off another Oscar win, Pixar looking to cast its first openly transgender character: How should we respond?
Pixar took home the award for Best Animated Feature Film last night at the Oscars. Now, they’re looking to make history by casting their first openly trans…
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The national conversation over Ma'Khia Bryant’s shooting: A call for responding with reason
Sixteen-year-old Ma'Khia Bryant was fatally shot on Tuesday after police were called to a residence in Columbus, Ohio. In The Daily Article for April 23, 2021…
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Carrie Underwood and CeCe Winans steal the show at the 2021 ACM Awards: How excellence leads to gospel opportunities
The gospel music performance by Carrie Underwood and CeCe Winans from the former's new album My Savior stole the show at the 2021 Academy of Country Music…
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Derek Chauvin found guilty on all three counts: Two potential dangers against which we must guard
Almost eleven months after George Floyd's death, a jury of his peers found Derek Chauvin guilty of second- and third-degree murder, as well as second-degree…
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How will the Derek Chauvin trial end? Why we must pray before we post
Closing arguments were heard yesterday in the trial of Derek Chauvin following three weeks of testimony. In The Daily Article for April 20, 2021, Ryan Denison…
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Man runs from Disneyland to Walt Disney World: How to turn our discouragement into God's transforming strength
Don Muchow recently ran from Disneyland in California to Walt Disney World in Florida to call attention to Type 1 diabetes. In The Daily Article for April 19…
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Special Edition: Mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis: Five promises we can claim and pray
Eight people were shot and killed and several others injured Thursday night in a mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, Indiana last night. In this…
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Father Damien is a hero for our time: Why suffering service can be our most compelling witness
NOTE: Eight people died and several others were wounded in a mass shooting last night at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, Indiana. I will publish a Special…
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Pro-life activist was nearly aborted: The power of changed lives and encouragement from one of the greatest sermons of the twentieth century
A pro-life activist who survived abortion is making headlines. In The Daily Article for April 15, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells her story, then he focuses on a…
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Woman refuses to return $1.2 million after clerical error: A fascinating article by a religious skeptic and the empowering privilege of intercession
A woman allegedly refused to return $1.2 million deposited in her account by a clerical error. In The Daily Article for April 14, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison…
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Judge rules that Christian club can have Christian leaders: Why our faith is key to experiencing the power of God
A judge ruled recently that a Christian club on a university campus can have Christian leaders. In The Daily Article for April 13, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison…
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The death of Prince Philip: Continuing the case for Christian optimism
The death of Britain's Prince Philip has made global headlines over the weekend. In The Daily Article for April 12, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reflects on Philip's…
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Post-pandemic cosmetic procedures and escalating depression: Making a counterintuitive case for Christian optimism
There is much good news and bad news in the news. However, in The Daily Article for April 9, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison makes a case for Christian optimism which…
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Why the Equality Act is the greatest threat to religious liberty today: An interview with Greg Baylor of Alliance Defending Freedom
What is the Equality Act? Why is it a threat to religious liberty? Will the Equality Act become law? If so, what are the ramifications for Christian colleges…
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The latest in the trial of Derek Chauvin: Joining Jesus in leading souls to eternal life
Derek Chauvin's trial is continuing this week. In The Daily Article for April 8, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison discusses the latest, then turns to the spiritual trial…
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Why Baylor Coach Scott Drew is such an appealing Christian: Three steps to conversations that affect eternity
Baylor University Coach Scott Drew is making headlines after his team won the NCAA men's basketball championship. In The Daily Article for April 7, 2021, Dr…
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The Los Angeles Times publishes Easter articles attacking Easter faith: Three steps to biblical thinking for biblical living
The Los Angeles Times published articles for Good Friday and Easter that attacked the Easter faith of Christians. In The Daily Article for April 6, 2021, Dr…
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Kanakuk Kamps and the urgency of accountability: Salvation in three tenses and the peril of Christless Christianity
Kanakuk Kamps is one of the largest Christian camps in the world. In The Daily Article for April 5, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison responds to recent allegations…
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Train derailment in Taiwan kills more than three dozen people: Why Good Friday still matters today
A train derailment in Taiwan killed more than three dozen people today. In The Daily Article for April 2, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison responds to this tragedy in the…
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Famous April Fools' jokes and the denial of truth: Praying on Maundy Thursday for the faith to have faith
This day is famous for April Fools' Day jokes. In The Daily Article for April 1, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison describes one of the most famous such jokes as well as a…
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Three stories of good news for the church in the culture: The best way to observe Silent Wednesday
Three churches have been in the news lately for meeting needs with tangible compassion. Today's podcast tells their stories, then we look at the decline of…
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Caring for a culture that rejects the gospel
How can Christians reach people who reject God's word? If America is post-Christian, or even anti-Christian, how might Christians persuade others that God's…
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A stranded megaship and censored Christians: Three ways to engage our critics with redemptive truth
A megaship blocked the Suez Canal for a week. Today's podcast considers this story as a parable for our anti-Christian culture, then we explore Jesus' response…
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Responding to the Oral Roberts University controversy: Two interrelated imperatives all Christians should embrace today
Oral Roberts University made the Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA men's basketball tournament this year but is facing enormous criticism for its biblical moral…
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How to have the power of God to fulfill the purpose of God
Speaking from Luke 1:26–38, Dr. Jim Denison discusses the courage of Mary after she was told she would be the mother of Jesus. That story is why March 25, the…
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One-armed player dominates basketball tournament: Courageous service that changes the world
A one-armed player recently dominated a high school basketball tournament. Today's podcast tells his story and others of courage in recent days, then we focus…
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Bible study is #1 show on Apple Podcasts: The transforming hope of a daily encounter with the risen Christ
"The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)" has become the #1 show on Apple Podcasts. In The Daily Article for March 25, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells…
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Facts you didn't know about "Pretty Woman": Proof that the Bible is right about sexual morality and practical steps into personal purity
The movie Pretty Woman came out thirty-one years ago yesterday. Today's podcast begins with some facts you may not have known about the popular movie, then we…
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Police officer, father of seven, killed in Boulder shooting: Honoring a "good and faithful servant" today
Officer Eric Talley was one of ten people killed in a shooting yesterday afternoon in Boulder, Colorado. This Daily Article Special Edition podcast pays…
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Sister Jean prays before Loyola upsets top seed: The Georgia shootings and the urgency and power of personal purity
Sister Jean, the one-hundred-and-one-year-old nun and chaplain of the Loyola men's basketball team, made headlines again when her team defeated top-seeded…
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The first gay Captain America is coming: Four ways to care for our children and our future
The first gay Captain America is coming to comic books this June. Today's podcast considers this and other ways our children and future are at risk, then we…
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Georgia alleged shooter was active in a Southern Baptist church: Three responses to the sins of Christians
The alleged attacker in the Georgia mass shooting was once active in a Southern Baptist church. In The Daily Article for March 19, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison shares…
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Airline agent returns Buzz Lightyear to his owner: Four steps to relationships that transform
An airline agent returned a Buzz Lightyear toy to its two-year-old owner. Today's podcast tells this remarkable story, then we focus on the key to engaging…
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Don Lemon condemns Vatican's stance on same-sex marriage: Why St. Patrick is a hero we need to emulate today
CNN commentator Don Lemon has made headlines again, this time for his attack on the Vatican's recent statement regarding same-sex marriage. Today's podcast…
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D. Michael Lindsay to lead Taylor University: Why a Christian higher education is crucial today
In this Daily Article Special Edition for March 16, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison talks with D. Michael Lindsay, the newly appointed President of Taylor University in…
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Immorality at the Grammys and a papal announcement on same-sex marriage: Seven ways to "invade" our culture for Christ
A performance at Sunday night's Grammy Awards was sexually explicit on a new level of immorality. Today's podcast tells this story, then we turn to the…
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School teaches kids to stop using "mom" and "dad": Why this story matters and the rock on which we must stand
A private school urges students to drop all gendered words such as "mom" and "dad" and to substitute "Have a great break!" for…
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Is a “historic” summer coming? Redeeming a terrible year for a brighter future
Is a "historic" summer coming? Today's podcast looks at predictions for a much brighter future, lessons we've learned from the pandemic in preparing…
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Marking a COVID-19 "turning point" in history: Hope on a hard day and promises that empower
The WHO declared the COVID-19 outbreak a "pandemic" one year ago. Today's podcast tells that story, then we focus on God's promises and hope for those…
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My response to the Harry and Meghan interview: Three biblical principles and a remarkable legacy in the making
Reactions to Oprah Winfrey's interview with Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, are being voiced across the spectrum of opinion. Today's podcast tells…
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Three gay men win the legal right to parent two children: Critical Race Theory and the call to love our neighbor
Three gay men recently won the legal right to raise two children. Today's podcast tells their story, then we focus on Critical Race Theory, its beliefs, the…
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Why canceling Dr. Seuss is a threat to all evangelicals: Praying today for the courage we will need tomorrow
Six books by the noted children's author Dr. Seuss have recently been "canceled." Today's podcast tells us what has happened, then we focus on the…
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A painting by Winston Churchill sold for $12 million: Finding our true worth in Whose we are
A painting by Winston Churchill recently sold for $12 million. Today's podcast explains why this story is personal for me, then we focus on the distinction…
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Why does God allow the ungodly to persecute the godly?
Through the story of James in Acts 12, Dr. Jim Denison answers the challenging faith question, "Why does God allow the ungodly to persecute the godly?"…
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Should you avoid the Johnson & Johnson vaccine? Finding the truth we need in a culture of chaos
The Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine is being hailed as a "game changer," but some claim that it is tied to abortion and should be avoided…
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America's largest Christian adoption agency will now work with LGBTQ parents: The peril of separating values from actions
Bethany Christian Services will now allow LGBTQ couples to adopt and foster children. Today's podcast examines this decision and its cultural significance…
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Canceling Hyatt Regency and Dr. Seuss: A testimony of hope and four practical ways to engage our opponents with grace
As stories in today's Daily Article illustrate, it is human nature to overlook the good and focus on the bad. Today's podcast explains the reasons for this…
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Why Christians should celebrate Black history every month
In this bonus episode of The Daily Article Podcast, Dr. Jim Denison and pastors Tyrone Johnson and Mark Turman discuss Black history, its importance in…
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Church helps mosque rebuild: Responding to the Equality Act and those with whom we disagree
After the recent winter crisis in Texas, a church in the Dallas area is helping a mosque rebuild. Today's podcast tells this story, then we turn to the…
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Cadbury urged to drop ad featuring same-sex kiss: The courage we need and the Source of our hope
Cadbury is being urged to drop an ad featuring a passionate same-sex kiss. Today's podcast tells this story and offers good news from culturally-engaged…
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Amazon cancels evangelical book on the transgender issue: A "digital book-burning" and the power of holiness
Ryan T. Anderson's evangelical book responding to the transgender issue has been canceled by Amazon. Today's podcast responds to what some are calling a…