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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 ArticleEmpowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 1
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…
The Daily ArticleWhitney Houston going on holographic tour: The Democratic debate, the coronavirus, and the one true hope for humanity
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 26, 2020 Whitney Houston's holographic tour reminds us that it’s hard these days to separate reality from the appearance of…
The Daily ArticleDisney animated movie to feature LGBTQ character: Connecting cultural dots and choosing courageous faith
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 25, 2020 Disney will release an animated movie with an LGBTQ character on March 6. Today's podcast examines the victimization…
The Daily ArticleCompany demolishes the wrong house: Bernie Sanders's popularity and the balance of sincerity and truth
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 24, 2020 A demolition company tore down the wrong house in Dallas last week. Today's podcast focuses on sincerity with regard to…
The Daily ArticleImpromptu baby shower on airplane: The right and wrong way to respond to our culture
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 21, 2020 An impromptu baby shower on an airplane is making the news. Today's podcast tells the story, focusing on ways one person…
The Daily ArticleMike Bloomberg joins the Democratic presidential debate: Net worth and eternal worth
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 20, 2020 Last night's Democratic presidential debate is making headlines. Today's podcast discusses the candidates' beginnings…
The Daily ArticleThe 'leaning tower of Dallas' and Dwyane Wade on his child's gender: When 'sacred' rights became 'self-evident'
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 19, 2020 As Dwyane Wade's child chooses gender transition, the "leaning tower of Dallas" is a cultural metaphor. Today's…
The Daily ArticleThe latest on the Astros scandal: The only remedy for cheating in life
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 18, 2020 The Houston Astros cheating scandal has rocked baseball and generated global headlines. Today's podcast discusses the…
The Daily ArticleRacial injustice and the fierce urgency of now: A conversation with Jemar Tisby, author of “The Color of Compromise”
In this bonus episode of The Daily Article Podcast, Katharine Elkins interviews Jemar Tisby, author of The Color of Compromise. In his book, Tisby presents…
The Daily ArticleSurprising facts about Washington and Lincoln: How their humility created and saved our nation
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 17, 2020 On Presidents' Day, our nation remembers George Washington and Abraham Lincoln for their leadership that created and…
The Daily Article'Bachelor' contestant makes her faith public: A Valentine's Day call to courageous love
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 14, 2020 A contestant on "The Bachelor" is making her faith in Christ public. Today's podcast tells her story, explores…
The Daily Article'The Nuclear Family Was a Mistake': My response to an article of seismic significance
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 13, 2020 David Brooks' article on the devastation of American families is making headlines. Today's podcast summarizes his…
The Daily ArticleBernie Sanders wins New Hampshire: The fallacy of generic compassion and healing power of grace
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 12, 2020 Bernie Sanders won the New Hampshire primary yesterday. Today's podcast discusses the significance of his victory, then…
The Daily ArticleHandwritten note by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. goes on sale: The Oscars and Christian grace
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 11, 2020 A letter on love by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is on sale. Today's podcast tells the story of the letter, contrasts his…
The Daily ArticleBrad Pitt wins first acting Oscar: Movies, culture, and the wisdom of Frederick Douglass
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 10, 2020 Parasite won the Academy Award for Best Picture yesterday. Today's podcast discusses the Oscars, shows why popularity…
The Daily Article'I am Spartacus!': The death of Kirk Douglas and three steps to national healing
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 07, 2020 The death of Kirk Douglas is making headlines. Today's podcast discusses his remarkable life, reports on the National…
The Daily ArticleMitt Romney votes for impeachment: Uniformity, courage, and spiritual awakening
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 06, 2020 Mitt Romney's vote to convict President Trump is making headlines. Today's podcast discusses the reaction to his…
The Daily ArticleSpeaker Pelosi tears up the president’s speech: Three biblical responses to the divisions in our nation
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 05, 2020 The divisiveness during last night's State of the Union address is making news. Today's podcast responds with three…
The Daily ArticleCaucus results from Iowa are delayed: Perception, presuppositions, and the word of God
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 04, 2020 Results from Iowa's first-in-the-nation caucuses have been delayed. Today's podcast discusses the significance of this…
The Daily ArticleChiefs win Super Bowl LIV: How Christians glorified God in and through the game
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 03, 2020 Christians associated with the Super Bowl are using their platform for God's glory. Today's podcast tells their stories…
The Daily ArticleOne senator could decide impeachment process: History turns on tiny hinges
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 31, 2020 A single senator could decide the next steps in the impeachment trial. Today's podcast discusses this and other examples…
The Daily ArticleJerry Jones brought his superyacht to the Super Bowl: Cultural divisions and the persuasive power of courage
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 30, 2020 Superyachts at the Super Bowl are a window into the class divisions of our culture. Today's podcast discusses an…
The Daily ArticlePresident Trump’s Middle East peace plan and the ultimate solution to human conflict
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 29, 2020 President Trump announced his Middle East peace plan yesterday. Today's podcast discusses the plan in the context of the…
The Daily ArticleKobe Bryant wrote after 9/11, ‘We never know when our time here will be over’: The best way to help our culture value every person
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 28, 2020 Kobe Bryant wrote a remarkable response to 9/11 three months after the tragedy. Today's podcast focuses on his article…
The Daily ArticleInternational Holocaust Remembrance Day: Three reasons people hate the Jews and an incredible example of courage
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 27, 2020 Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Today's podcast tells the history of this commemoration, explores…
The Daily ArticleBrad Pitt says, ‘I cling to religion’: Three keys to sharing Christ with our post-Christian culture
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 24, 2020 Brad Pitt and Ron Reagan have made the news lately for their religious views. Today's podcast tells their stories…
The Daily ArticleThe latest on impeachment and the Wuhan virus: The best way to change the world
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 23, 2020 The impeachment trial and the Wuhan virus crisis are dominating the news. Today's podcast looks at ways Christians can…
The Daily ArticleA powerful case for life: A conversation with Laura Lynn Hughes, author of "Choose Zoe"
In this bonus episode of The Daily Article Podcast released on the National Sanctity of Human Life Day, Katharine Elkins interviews Laura Lynn Hughes on a…
The Daily ArticleAbortion is the leading cause of death in the US: The persuasive logic and compelling story of life
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 22, 2020 As we consider the forty-seventh anniversary of Roe v. Wade, some Christians fear "imposing" their beliefs…
The Daily ArticleThe impeachment trial as a Rorschach test: Three rules of engagement for Christians
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 21, 2020 As the impeachment trial of President Trump begins, Christians will do well to follow three biblical principles. Today's…
The Daily ArticleChiefs and 49ers will play in Super Bowl LIV: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the cultural leverage of excellence
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 20, 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the teams that competed in yesterday's NFL conference title games illustrate the fact…
The Daily ArticleSpeaker Pelosi distributes souvenir pens used to sign impeachment articles: Two versions of reality and the value of living biblically
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 17, 2020 The conflicting views of reality in Washington, DC, reflect the feeling-based nature of our culture. Today's podcast…
The Daily ArticlePrince Harry offered a job at Burger King: Status is fickle but service changes the world
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 16, 2020 Burger King "won" the Internet by offering Prince Harry a job. Today's podcast tells that story, then focuses on…
The Daily ArticleMan who killed church shooter receives Medal of Courage: The urgency and power of courageous leadership
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 15, 2020 The man who protected his church from a shooter last month received Texas' highest civilian award this week. Today's…
The Daily ArticleThe faith of LSU coach Ed Orgeron: Two keys to using fame well
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 14, 2020 The two coaches who competed for last night's NCAA football championship are strong followers of Jesus. Today's podcast…
The Daily ArticlePrince Harry to meet with Queen Elizabeth today: A spiritual look at the royal family
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 13, 2020 The uproar in the British royal family continues to make global headlines. Today's podcast updates the story and…
The Daily ArticleWorried passenger called her husband shortly before Ukrainian jet crashed: Trusting God’s power in perilous times
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 10, 2020 A worried passenger called her husband shortly before her flight crashed in Tehran Wednesday morning. Today's podcast…
The Daily ArticleExplaining the partisan reaction to Soleimani’s death: How we see the world changes how we experience the world
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 09, 2020 The partisan response to the death of Maj. Gen. Soleimani is sadly unsurprising. Today's podcast discusses a recent…
The Daily ArticleIran launches missiles on US troops in Iraq: Four steps to the peace of God’s ‘sacred pace’
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 08, 2020 In these chaotic days, there is a biblical pathway to experiencing God's "sacred pace." Today's podcast explores…
The Daily Article‘We’ve just had the best decade in human history’: Finding providence in surprising places
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 07, 2020 There is remarkable evidence that the last decade was the best in human history. Today's podcast discusses these facts…
The Daily ArticleI was in Israel when US killed Iranian general: Three ways to redeem our mortality
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 6, 2020 I was in Israel when the US killed Iranian Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani. Today's podcast discusses the way Israelis…
The Daily ArticleThe death of Qassem Soleimani: What it means, what comes next, and how Christians can respond
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 3, 2020 The death of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani is making global news. Today's podcast discusses what has happened, why it…
The Daily ArticleNBC Anchor endorses letter denigrating those who believe in ‘fairy tales’ such as Noah’s ark: What persecution teaches us about our faith
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 2, 2020 An NBC News anchor recently endorsed a letter criticizing those who believe in "fairy tales" such as Noah's Ark…
The Daily Article'Lack of Brains Hinders Research' and other confusing headlines: A countercultural but vital resolution for the new year
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 1, 2020 Is this the beginning or end of a decade? Today's podcast answers this confusing question and then points to an essential…
The Daily ArticleHow to keep our New Year’s resolutions: Seven science-based strategies and three biblical principles
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 31, 2019 Science offers seven ways to strengthen our New Year's resolutions. Today's podcast discusses these ideas and adds…
The Daily ArticleShooter in Texas church kills two: What Hanukkah teaches us about the presence and provision of God
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 30, 2019 The Associated Press reports that "houses of worship were attacked with deadly frequency in 2019." Today's…
The Daily ArticleThe difference between ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ and ‘1917’: Experiencing the reality of Christmas
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 27 2019 The contrast between Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and 1917 is profoundly significant. Today's podcast discusses this…
The Daily ArticleKanye West’s new album and free Christmas meals: Experiencing the hope of Christmas
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 26, 2019 Kanye West's Christmas album is one example of hope in the news. Today's podcast tells three Christmas stories and…
The Daily ArticleHow a kindergartner is changing the world: Experiencing the grace of Christmas
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 25, 2019 A five-year-old’s compassion is changing the world and reminds us that the grace of Christmas meets us wherever we need…
The Daily Article'Christianity Today' and five positions on President Trump: Experiencing the humility of Christmas
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 23, 2019 A Christianity Today editorial requesting President Trump’s removal provides a glimpse into five ways evangelicals view…
The Daily ArticleIs Alexa the new Santa? Experiencing the power of Christmas
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 23, 2019 Children are ordering presents through Alexa; a generation gap is exposed at Christmas; and the pope warns that we are…
The Daily Article‘Star Wars’ and the 12 steps of the ‘Hero’s Journey’: Finding God in surprising places
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 20, 2019 With the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the Star Wars franchise will likely break box-office records yet…
The Daily ArticleThree ways to interpret the impeachment of President Trump: The verdict of history and God’s call to eternal significance
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 19, 2019 There are three ways to interpret the House of Representatives' impeachment of President Trump. Today's podcast…
The Daily ArticleFive ways to view impeachment: Timeless truth from an ‘Old Mission’ in Southern California
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 18, 2019 There are at least five ways to view the impeachment debate in Washington. Today's podcast examines these views…
The Daily ArticleIs Christianity credible? A conversation with John S. Dickerson, author of "Jesus Skeptic"
In this bonus episode of The Daily Article Podcast, Dr. Jim Denison interviews John S. Dickerson, author of Jesus Skeptic. Dickerson, the lead pastor at…
The Daily ArticleHallmark waffles on lesbian brides: God’s call to serve a cause is worth its cost
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 17, 2019 Hallmark's waffling over airing LBGTQ ads contrasts sharply to the generosity of an anonymous donor who bought Olivia…
The Daily ArticleDallas woman is a millionaire for a day: The transforming joy of selfless giving
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 16, 2019 Ruth Balloon, Khalil Mack, and Pixie Adams illustrate the joy of selfless giving. Today's podcast tells their stories…
The Daily ArticleWhy ‘American Jews are terrified’: Three responses to the scourge of anti-Semitism
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 13, 2019 The terrorist attack in Jersey City spotlights the growing plague of anti-Semitism in America and around the world…
The Daily ArticleThe latest on impeachment: How and why to trust the sovereignty of God
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 12, 2019 The impeachment process in America and political turmoil in the UK and Israel are making headlines. Today's podcast…
The Daily ArticleThe most popular Bible verse for 2019: The peace of God requires the power of God
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 11, 2019 The most popular Bible verse, according to a Bible app, is a profound sign of our times. Today's podcast discusses its…