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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.
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- The Daily Article
The new Babel: Reclaiming the image of God in a world of AI
Earlier this week, Pope Leo XIV presented his first encyclical: a letter from the pope to the Catholic Church and its leaders. The document, titled Magnifica…
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Hormuz deal “hangs in balance” as Iran targets US air base
Iran said this morning that it had targeted a US air base in response to recent US military attacks. According to Forbes, a deal over the Strait of Hormuz now…
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Democratic National Committee deletes Memorial Day post
Sen. Tammy Duckworth has condemned a Memorial Day social media post by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) that featured the images and names of thirteen…
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Paraglider gets clipped by plane and her video goes viral
Last Saturday, a paraglider in Austria was floating along when a Cessna 172 flew overhead and shredded her sail to pieces. The woman began spinning and…
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“The last full measure of devotion”: A Memorial Day reflection on our nation and our souls
Christians are used to our religious holidays being preempted for secular purposes. Nonetheless, we should be surprised that even a secular holiday such as…
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US indicts Cuba’s Raúl Castro on 30-year-old murder charges: Will Cuba be the next Venezuela or the next Iran?
The Justice Department announced that it was charging Raúl Castro, the ninety-four-year-old former leader of Cuba, with murder and conspiracy to kill American…
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Why “The Late Show” matters to our culture and our souls
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will air its last show tonight. Why should you care? The ending could be nostalgic if you’re old enough to remember when…
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The latest on Ebola and an unexpected path to hope
At least 136 people have died in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but health officials say the number could be much higher. The…
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Where will you place your hope today? Six bad options and one surprising fact
In the day’s news, we are invited to put our hope in religion, politics, medical science, artificial intelligence, or future generations—but each continues to…
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Two reasons Nicholas Kristof’s article on Israel is so significant
Nicholas Kristof’s recent New York Times article alleging widespread Israeli sexual violence has sparked fierce debate. Still, the greater danger is the…
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The high-stakes sinking of a Russian ghost ship: Did a Western torpedo stop a nuclear transfer to North Korea?
In 2024, the Russian ship MV Ursa Major sank about 60 miles off the coast of Spain. While the loss was noteworthy, the world moved on pretty quickly. However…
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Will US–China summit put “the entire relationship in great jeopardy”?
President Trump’s ongoing summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping is interesting, even historic, but seems less relevant personally. After the two presidents…
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Dad climbs mountains while carrying weight of late daughter
A grieving father recently climbed the tallest mountains in Scotland, England, and Wales wearing a twenty-two-pound vest, the same weight his daughter Zoë was…
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Supreme Court rules on Alabama’s congressional map
Request your copy of Wrestling with God today! Late Monday afternoon, the US Supreme Court cleared the way for Alabama to use a new congressional map ahead of…
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American passengers exposed to hantavirus return to the US
Seventeen Americans who evacuated from a cruise ship hit with a deadly outbreak of hantavirus have arrived in the US early this morning. Officials continue to…
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Should you be concerned about hantavirus?
Hantaviruses, named after a river in South Korea, are a family of more than twenty different viral species. Almost all are linked to infection by rodents…
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The National Day of Prayer and the “discomfort of uncertainty”
Request your copy of Wrestling with God today! Article Description The 2026 National Day of Prayer is today. Millions of Christians around the US will pray for…
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What last night’s elections tell us about President Trump
As Politico reported yesterday, Indiana’s Republican primaries were “the first big test for whether the president still has an iron grip over his party.” The…
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Justice Alito temporarily restores access to abortion pill
Last Friday, a federal appeals court blocked the mailing of mifepristone prescriptions, restricting access to one of the most common means of abortion in the…
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Why I’m reluctant to discuss the latest assassination attempt
The FBI and prosecutors have released new footage of the man charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump during the White House Correspondents’…
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NASA chief wants to make “Pluto great again”
Request your choice of Wrestling with God today! Article Description NASA chief Jared Isaacman was on Capitol Hill recently for a meeting with the US Senate…
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Why Taylor Swift wrote “Love Story” at the age of seventeen: The unhappiness of our culture and the path to abiding hope
The New York Times has named Taylor Swift one of America’s “greatest living songwriters.” American Idol recently had each of its singers perform from her…
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King Charles III tells Congress his faith is a “firm anchor”
King Charles III addressed a joint session of Congress this week, speaking of the Christian faith as “a firm anchor and daily inspiration” that guides both…
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King Charles III to address joint session of Congress: A reflection on monarchy and human flourishing
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived yesterday in Washington, DC, where the king will address both houses of Congress today. The first visit of a…
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White House Correspondents’ Dinner suspect to be charged today
Shortly after the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner began Saturday evening, a thirty-one-year-old man armed with two guns ran past a Secret…
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AI engine decides which religion is the most rational
Which worldview best explains reality, and which one does so while requiring the fewest unsupported assumptions? Jay Atkins asks an AI engine to evaluate all…
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Israel to promote LGBTQ festival near Sodom and Gomorrah
This week, we’ve discussed the power of Scripture to change hearts and lives when we submit to its truth in accountable community. Let’s apply this discussion…
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Tim Cook’s advice for Apple’s next CEO
Request your copy of Wrestling with God today! Article Description “Just do the right thing.” As the “America Reads the Bible” continues in Washington, DC…
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Supreme Court to decide major LGBTQ school case
Reading the Scriptures can be a powerful encounter with the voice of the living God. But the Bible must be applied if its truths are to be transforming. Our…
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“America Reads the Bible” continues in Washington, DC
“America Reads the Bible” began Saturday at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC. Over seven days, nearly five hundred participants will read the Bible…
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In President Trump’s feud with the pope, who is right? Is America’s war with Iran just?
Request your copy of Wrestling with God today! The feud between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV continued on Thursday, when the pope decried that “The world…
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Camp Mystic director breaks down in tears during trial
Testimony in the Camp Mystic evidential hearing concluded yesterday in an Austin courtroom. The lawsuit was brought by the family of eight-year-old Cile…
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Your “Tax Freedom Day” is approaching
Request your copy of Wrestling with God today! Article Description “Tax Freedom Day” will soon be here. As the Tax Project website explains, this is the day…
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“Blasphemous” social media image of Donald Trump deleted
President Trump posted an image Sunday evening on Truth Social depicting himself that many across the political spectrum protested as sacrilegious. One writer…
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Blockading the Strait of Hormuz and a ceasefire in Ukraine: Stress Awareness Month and the path to transforming hope
US stock futures fell and oil prices rose this morning after President Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. His statement came after marathon…
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Is the “Ghost Murmur” miracle tech or a military myth? Why the device that helped save an American pilot is sparking controversy today
New information continues to emerge in the remarkable story of how the American pilot shot down in Iran was rescued on Easter. In the press conference…
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Artemis 2 is “returning to a planet they have cheered up”: The path to sustaining hope in uncertain times
The Artemis 2 crew is scheduled to return to Earth tomorrow, splashing down off the coast of San Diego, California, around 8:07 p.m. ET. As the Economist…
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President Trump announces two-week ceasefire in Iran war
President Trump announced on Truth Social late yesterday afternoon that he would “suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks” subject to…
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Artemis 2 pilot: There are no atheists “on top of rockets”
Request your choice of Wrestling with God today! Article Description Four astronauts aboard Artemis 2 are on their way home this morning. They broke the record…
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How a US airman was rescued behind enemy lines in Iran
Last Friday, an American F-15E fighter jet was hit by incoming fire and crashed inside Iran. One of the two crew members was quickly rescued. According to the…
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How pilots responded when their jet engine erupted in fire: A Good Friday reflection
Delta Flight 104, with 272 passengers and 14 crew, had just departed São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport on Sunday when flames shot out from its left…
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Why young adults believe revival is coming to America: A Maundy Thursday reflection
Recent studies show that eighty million Americans believe a spiritual revival is coming to our nation. Of those participating in the survey, young adults…
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Supreme Court rules against ban on “conversion therapy”: A Holy Wednesday reflection
The US Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Colorado’s ban on LGBTQ “conversion therapy” for young people infringes on the free speech rights of a Christian…
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“Morons Are Governing America” vs. “Trump Was Right About Everything”: A Holy Tuesday reflection
My wife and I drove past a “No Kings” rally in our city last Saturday, where we saw a sign that said, “Be kind!” Another announced in rainbow colors, “Love…
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Why the “No Kings” rallies are good news for America: A Holy Monday reflection
Give today and receive your copy of Dr. Jim Denison’s Biblical Insight into Tough Questions vol 5 Article Description More than 3,200 “No Kings” rallies were…
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Is social media the new tobacco? Why the latest court case in California could bring big changes for Facebook, YouTube, and other platforms
Article Description Earlier this week, a court in California ruled that Facebook’s parent company, Meta, and Google’s YouTube were liable for damages of $4.2…
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NASA will spend $20 billion to build a base on the moon
Give today and receive your copy of Dr. Jim Denison’s Biblical Insight into Tough Questions vol 5 NASA has announced plans to construct a $20 billion base on…
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What is the greatest obstacle to peace in Iran?
We’re learning this morning that the US has sent Iran a fifteen-point plan to end the war in the Middle East. However, Israeli journalist Amit Segal reports…
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California city council advances polyamory protections
According to the Los Angeles Times, West Hollywood’s city council has unanimously approved advancing what the article calls a “registry of multi-partner…
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Both pilots killed after jet hits fire truck at LaGuardia
Give today and receive your copy of Dr. Jim Denison’s Biblical Insight into Tough Questions vol 5 Both pilots were killed and dozens of people were injured…
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Is AI a tool for the Antichrist? The problem with Peter Thiel’s take on the end times
Peter Thiel is drawing attention for hosting a Rome conference warning that technologies like AI could help usher in the Antichrist, even as critics accuse him…
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Dick Van Dyke and scientists tell us how to live longer
The legendary actor and comedian Dick Van Dyke recently became a centenarian. He explains his longevity simply: he keeps a positive outlook and never gets…
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Man accused of crucifying pastor asks for death penalty: Trusting God when we suffer because we trust God
In April 2025, Pastor William Schonemann of New River Bible Chapel in Arizona was found dead inside his home in a position authorities described as resembling…
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How could the Iran war go global? The law of unintended consequences and the wisdom of St. Patrick
Israel’s defense minister announced this morning that its military killed top Iranian security official Ali Larijani in an overnight strike. In other news, the…
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One Battle After Another wins Oscar for Best Picture: What do movies tell us about ourselves?
“One Battle After Another” won the Academy Award for Best Picture last night, along with five other Oscars. The awards show prompted some reflections for me…
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While the US considers a “friendly takeover,” God is already at work in Cuba
While the Trump Administration’s focus remains largely on the war in Iran, the president took some time earlier this week to address the situation with Cuba as…
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“There are crocs absolutely everywhere”: A reflection on cultural engagement and personal transformation
People in the Northern Territory of Australia are being warned to stay out of rain-fueled rivers in their area because, as one official put it, “There are…
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The Iran war and the threat of “stagflation”: The interconnectedness of life and the urgency of biblical faith
The Iran war is now well into its second week and has involved at least twelve nations across the Middle East and beyond. But it also poses a threat to…
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Responding to James Talarico’s theology
Be a Denison Forum Frontline Partner Article Description The way Christians approach our faith and its relationship with the world is foundational to our…
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Explaining James Talarico’s theology
James Talarico has become a national figure after winning the Texas Democratic Senate primary last week. His theological worldview has especially garnered…