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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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Holocaust survivor honored 75 years after his liberation: How people you don't know change your world
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 28, 2020 Max Glauben was liberated from the Holocaust seventy-five years ago. Today's podcast tells his remarkable story and then…
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An often-overlooked verse that seems irrelevant but changes everything
Today’s Special Edition will be different. Rather than focusing on something in the news which calls us to fight fear with faith, we will focus on a single…
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Welcome to the office of the future: How to 'cast all your anxiety' on God
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 27, 2020 Designers are reenvisioning offices in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Today's podcast discusses the changes we might…
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Teenager creates ear guards to help with facemasks: God uses people who don’t know they’re being used
One of the fears we all face is the fear of being unknown and unloved. I cannot see my Father, but he can see me. And he is working in our world in ways we may…
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Bengals make Joe Burrow first pick in the NFL draft: Who you are is not what you do, but what you do reflects who you are
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 23, 2020 The Bengals made Joe Burrow the NFL's first pick last night. Today's podcast tells this story, then offers us a surprising…
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A most unusual television reporter: Giving our ‘utmost’ to God’s ‘highest’
Felipe Verduzco reported the news recently on Zoom. There was no teleprompter available, so he used cue cards. Even though many reporters are working from home…
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Lysol factory worker is 'on the front lines now': Evolution's 'most persistent problem' and the privilege of knowing a personal God
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 23, 2020 The "extravagant beauty" in nature defies evolutionary explanation, as does sacrificial altruism by humans…
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The ‘three blessings exercise’: The path to gratitude that changes our lives and culture
Yale psychology professor Laurie Santos teaches an online course on happiness that has reached more than a million people. She recommends something called the…
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Robots may clean your next cruise ship: A 2,700-year-old warning we need to hear today
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 22, 2020 Cleaning robots on cruise ships and a Senate aid package are in the news. Today's podcast looks at ways we are seeking…
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Two sisters die from pandemics 102 years apart: Finding hope in surprising places
Selma Esther Ryan died last week from coronavirus at an assisted living facility in Austin, Texas. She was ninety-six years old. Her older sister, Esther, died…
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Gov. Cuomo explains declining COVID-19 cases in New York: 'God did not do that'
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 21, 2020 New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said of his state's declining coronavirus cases, "God did not do that." Today's podcast…
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Candy Land was created during a crisis: Three ways to change a life today
Candy Land is one of the most popular children’s board games of all time, selling an average of one million units a year. I played it for hours with our kids…
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John Krasinski hosts a national prom: What can you do that you couldn't do before the pandemic?
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 20, 2020 John Krasinski's online prom is one example of ways we can serve that we could not serve before the pandemic. Today's…
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What do Drake, Metallica, and Andrea Bocelli have in common? Trusting anonymous heroes and our unseen Lord
A Canadian rapper, a heavy metal band, and an Italian opera singer are making news today. Andrea Bocelli, Drake, and Metallica are all creating headlines for…
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My favorite coronavirus humor: Finding ‘signals of transcendence’ in a pandemic
President Trump announced yesterday the White House’s three-phase plan for easing social distancing measures, a subject I intend to discuss in this afternoon’s…
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Did SARS-CoV-2 originate in a Chinese lab? A spiritual lesson from a tiny virus
China is making headlines for all the wrong reasons today. The US government is considering the possibility that the novel coronavirus originated in a Chinese…
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Dr. Fauci on how to bring back sports: The path to God's 'perfect peace'
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 16, 2020 Dr. Anthony Fauci's thoughts about reopening sports point to strategies to restart the economy. Today's podcast discusses…
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Notre-Dame’s bell will ring tonight: Why we need hope and help beyond ourselves
The great bell of the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral will ring out tonight. Today marks the one-year anniversary of the blaze that consumed the spire and roof…
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Why April 15 is so important to me personally: 'Hope has a name'
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 15, 2020 This day in 1957 was very important for me personally. Today's podcast discusses what happened on this day, then we…
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Brad Pitt joins the Property Brothers on HGTV: ‘Freely you received, freely give’
Brad Pitt made his debut on HGTV last night. The Oscar winner joined the Property Brothers, Drew and Jonathan Scott, on their latest show. Each week, a…
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The brightest supernova ever discovered: How to experience omnipotence today
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 14, 2020 The brightest supernova ever discovered is making headlines. Today's podcast tells its story and invites us to experience…
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Tom Hanks hosted ‘Saturday Night Live’ from home: The power of the risen Christ to proclaim the risen Christ
Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, were the first celebrities to make global headlines as coronavirus patients. Now fully recovered, Hanks hosted NBC’s…
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A church fills its empty pews with pictures of its members: How the joy of Easter Sunday can change the world on Monday
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 13, 2020 Easter 2020 was a day like no other in Christian history. Today's podcast tells some stories from the day then focuses on…
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Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 47
Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings…
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Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 46
Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings…
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Pastor livestreams sermon three days before his death: Living for the One who died for us
“I believe that all is well and that it is well with my soul,” said Rev. Dr. Don Hampton, pastor of New Vision Community Church in Shreveport, Louisiana. This…
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Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 45
Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings…
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Meet the Christ family, who worship in a prairie chapel: A Good Friday meditation
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 10, 2020 A family in Oklahoma worships in a chapel on their prairie. Today's podcast tells their story and then explores the…
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William and Kate made a video call to children of frontline workers: The best way to measure greatness
One of the most famous couples in the world went online this week to speak with school children whose parents are working on the front lines of the COVID-19…
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Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 44
Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings…
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Jack Dorsey to donate $1 billion to fight coronavirus and advice from a 1918 pandemic survivor: Making an authentic Maundy Thursday today
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 09, 2020 Twitter's CEO will donate $1 billion to help fight coronavirus. Today's podcast discusses his commitment in the light of…
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‘Boxes of Hope’ becomes national movement: A building is not a church
“Our vision is to see HOPE spread faster than COVID-19.” This is how a pastor in New Jersey explains “Boxes of Hope,” a national movement to help those…
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Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 43
Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings…
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Is the government violating religious freedom by restricting church services? A Holy Wednesday invitation to solitude
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 08, 2020 Stay-at-home orders that keep churches from holding public services are controversial. Today's podcast looks at the issue…
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Bill Gates will spend billions to help find COVID-19 vaccine: The countercultural key to bold faith
Bill Gates will spend billions of dollars from his foundation to help find a vaccine for COVID-19. He will work with seven different makers of the most…
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Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 42
Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings…
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The brightest supermoon of the year: A Holy Tuesday invitation to risk-taking faith that changes eternity
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 07, 2020 The brightest supermoon of the year is tonight. Today's podcast tells that story, focuses on a trick question on Holy…
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Queen of England says ‘We will overcome’: How faith can be more powerful than all our fears
Queen Elizabeth II made a rare televised address yesterday to support the British people during the coronavirus pandemic, assuring them that “we will overcome…
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Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 41
Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings…
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‘We are beginning to see the glimmers of progress’: A Holy Monday invitation to the cleansing power of Jesus
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 6, 2020 Stay-at-home orders are negatively impacting marriages and those with personal struggles. Today's podcast discusses Jesus'…
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Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 40
Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings…
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Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 39
Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings…
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Dr. Anthony Fauci is now a bobblehead: How to be able to say, ‘I arise today through mighty strength’
I’m sure you’ve seen Dr. Anthony Fauci on television in his role as the United States’ top infectious disease specialist. Dr. Fauci is getting his own…
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Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 38
Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings…
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Funerals in the Holy Land and a virtual tour of Jerusalem: Using the pandemic for eternal good
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 03, 2020 Jerusalem is virtually closed to visitors, but we will soon be able to tour the Holy City virtually. Today's podcast…
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How the pandemic changed a Garth Brooks concert: The empowering joy of hearing God’s voice
My wife and I are longtime Garth Brooks fans. We’ve watched his mammoth television concerts in packed stadiums over the years. Last night, however, we saw him…
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Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 37
Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings…
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Joe Buck will make your home movie: Finding meaning in crisis through solitude with God
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 02, 2020 Sports announcer Joe Buck is helping with the anxiety of these days by doing voice-overs for personal videos sent to him…
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Anyone you meet could be infected: How faith empowers us to face the unknown
By now you’ve seen the prediction that the US death toll from COVID-19 could rise above 100,000 people. We could see 2,214 deaths a day at the nation’s peak in…
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Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 36
Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings…
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Woman allegedly tosses Molotov cocktail at boyfriend's residence: April Fool's Day and the urgency of collective prayer
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 01, 2020 After focusing on this April Fool's Day on some non-pandemic news, today's podcast invites us to consider the power and…
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Royal no more: Harry and Meghan and good news on the pandemic
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are officially making the transition today from senior members of Britain’s royal family. However, the Associated Press…
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Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 35
Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings…
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Vin Scully predicts more Americans will respond to COVID crisis with faith: An atheist doctor comes to faith through a dying priest
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MARCH 31, 2020 Legendary baseball broadcaster Vin Scully hopes Americans will return to God through the coronavirus pandemic. Today's…
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Van Gogh painting stolen from museum during coronavirus shutdown: The nonmedical consequences of COVID-19 and the response of reasonable faith
Vincent van Gogh painted “Lentetuin,” or “Spring Garden,” in 1884. The painting is estimated to be worth between one million and six million euros. This…
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Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 34
Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings…
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'People are coming to us saying, I need hope': Fighting on the front lines of spiritual awakening
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MARCH 30, 2020 Spiritual revivals were powerful consequences of the Civil War and World War II. Today's podcast discusses these revivals…
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Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 33
Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings…
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Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 32
Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings…
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Boris Johnson has coronavirus: Trusting an uncertain future to God’s surprising providence
Millions of people around the world are working from home in response to COVID-19. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is now among them. Coronavirus is not…