Hezbollah strikes, outrage at the Olympics, and news from the campaign trail Find us on Youtube. This week, Clarissa and Mike welcome Haviv Gur ( Times of Israel journalist) to talk about the recent assassination of top Hamas leaders and their implications for the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Then, we touch on President Biden’s proposed changes to the Supreme Court, Olympic ceremony outrage, and how we can discern what to get angry about. We even talk Snoop Dog and Flavor Flav. Finally, ...
Aug 02, 2024•53 min•Ep. 97
Gymnast Brody Malone, swimmer Missy Franklin, and decathlete Jimmy Mellado join us to discuss Olympics and faith in this special bonus episode. Find us on Youtube. On this special episode of The Bulletin, Clarissa Moll welcomes former and current Olympians to explore their experiences in light of their faith. Guests include gymnast Brody Malone in a conversation with Christianity Today president, Tim Dalrymple; swimmer Missy Franklin; and decathlete Jimmy Mellado, who now serves as the president...
Jul 30, 2024•44 min•Ep. 96
ERLC presidential kerfuffle, Secret Service Director Resignation, and Mr. Netanyahu goes to Washington. Find us on Youtube. This week, Clarissa, Mike, and Russell welcome Pete Wehner ( The Atlantic, NYT, Trinity Forum) to talk about the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) and the unlawful firing of their president, which leads to discussion of populism in the church. Then, the three engage in a review of the Secret Service director’s resignation and wha...
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr
President Biden withdraws from the 2024 Presidential Race. In this bonus episode of The Bulletin, Russell Moore, Mike Cosper, and Clarissa Moll react to Biden's announcement to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. They consider the implications and consider the announcement from a kingdom-focused perspective. “The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today Producer: Clarissa Moll Associate Producer: Leslie Thompson Editing and Mix: TJ Hester Music: Dan Phelps Executive Producers: Erik ...
Jul 22, 2024•25 min•Ep. 94
RNC recap, Dr. Ruth and Richard Simmons die, and Christian higher ed’s survival This week on The Bulletin, Russell Moore and Clarissa Moll welcome Madeleine Kearns to recap the first three days of the Republican National Convention ahead of Trump’s keynote address. Then, author and professor Alan Noble joins the show for a conversation about the loneliness, longing, and deaths of Richard Simmons and Dr. Ruth. Finally, Christian universities are closing at a notable rate. Alan, Russell and Claris...
Jul 19, 2024•55 min•Ep. 93
The Trump assassination attempt, violence, and rage in America. This special bonus episode of The Bulletin features a conversation with national security expert Elizabeth Neumann on the weekend’s assassination attempt of former President Trump and its implications on the upcoming election. Today’s Guest: Elizabeth Neumann is a national security expert, violence prevention advocate, and author of the new book Kingdom of Rage: The Rise of Christian Extremism and the Path Back to Peace. She served ...
Jul 16, 2024•34 min•Ep. 92
Grievance and how to talk across differences. This special episode of The Bulletin features an interview with New York Times columnist Frank Bruni about his book, The Age of Grievance. Where polarization has split churches, families and friendships, Bruni suggests that the root of this polarization is grievance, an animating impulse in our culture that focuses on scarcity instead of abundance. This conversation offers a way forward for Americans or anyone who looks at culture and wants something...
Jul 12, 2024•43 min
This week’s supreme Court rulings and the Israel/Hamas conflict This week on The Bulletin, Russell Moore and Mike Cosper welcome legal expert David French to discuss the decisions delivered by the Supreme Court. Then, Shane Claiborne joins Mike Cosper and Clarissa Moll to discuss the Israel/Hamas conflict. Today’s Guests: David French is a columnist for the New York Times. He’s a former senior editor of The Dispatch. He’s the author most recently of Divided We Fall: America's Secession Threat an...
Jul 05, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Debate review, the future of Electric Vehicles, and Gender Youth Medicine In this episode of The Bulletin, Russell Moore, Mike Cosper and Clarissa Moll discuss last night’s first presidential debate. Then, NBC news analyst Mike Murphy joins us to talk about the future of electric vehicles. Finally, gender youth medicine is a highly controversial topic both inside and outside the church. Mark Yarhouse and Rebecca McLaughlin join us to talk about the Cass Review and how Christians can respond to c...
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr
Robert Morris’s abuse, rising nationalism in Europe, and Summer reading suggestions. In this episode of The Bulletin , Russell Moore, Mike Cosper, and Clarissa Moll talk with Nicole Martin about the resignation of pastor Robert Morris and why churches harbor predators. Next, nationalism is increasing in Europe. Are the threats the same as we’ve seen on our own shores? Finally, we end with some suggestions for summer reading from our hosts and the larger Bulletin community. Today’s Guest: Nicole ...
Jun 21, 2024•47 min•Ep. 88
Biden’s asylum order, intentional community, and the criminalization of clergy sexual misconduct This week on The Bulletin , producer and moderator Clarissa Moll welcomes Ashley Hales and Ekemeni Uwan for a conversation about President Biden’s new asylum order, our fascination with intentional community, and the criminalization of clergy sexual misconduct. Special guests Bri Stensrud, John Shelton, and Boz Tchividjian join the discussion for an episode that will inform and encourage you toward k...
Jun 14, 2024•50 min•Ep. 87
This week on The Bulletin , Russell Moore and Clarissa Moll welcome Michael Wear back to the show to discuss the GOP’s response to the guilty verdict for former president Donald Trump. Then, historian Kurt Piehler joins to acknowledge the 80th anniversary of D-Day and how WWII affected the Greatest Generation–who are quickly dwindling. Finally, we turn our eyes to the hunger crisis in Sudan amid a violent internal conflict, and ask Eugene Cho how might Christians respond to the need. Today’s Gue...
Jun 07, 2024•43 min•Ep. 86
Trump’s verdict, Never Bidens, historic flags, and this summer’s must see movies. This week on The Bulletin , producer Clarissa Moll and Mike Cosper talk to Matt Marten and Daniel Silliman about the Trump guilty verdict. Next, special guest Michael Wear joins the show to discuss Nikki Haley’s endorsement of Donald Trump and the rise of disenchanted voters. Next, conversation shifts to Justice Alito’s controversial flags and the power of symbols to shape and articulate belief. Finally, resident H...
May 31, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 85
The fourth anniversary of George Floyd’s death, Iran’s president’s death, and bird flu This week on The Bulletin , producer Clarissa Moll and Mike Cosper talk with therapist Sheila Wise Rowe and CT’s Nicole Martin about the fourth anniversary of George Floyd’s death and how race relations have shifted since 2020. Foreign affairs analyst Hadeel Oueis joins the show to talk about the death of Iran’s president and its impact on the region. Wildlife biologist Will Miller drops by to chat about H5N1 ...
May 24, 2024•51 min•Ep. 84
AI priests, a polarized church, and women and alcohol. This week on The Bulletin , hosts Mike Cosper and editor in chief Russell Moore talk with David Zahl of Mockingbird about artificial intelligence -- ChatGPT -4.o and AI priests -- and the need for embodied presence and wisdom. Next, they tackle the latest challenge in church polarization, this time in the Presbyterian Church in America. Last, special guest Ericka Andersen joins the show to shed some light on the hidden struggles of women who...
May 17, 2024•58 min
Peru permits euthanasia, Florida frets about national security, and Kristi Noem is in the doghouse. This week on The Bulletin , Mike Cosper and producer Clarissa Moll discuss Florida’s new laws restricting Chinese citizens from real estate transactions and employment at state universities. Conversation turns next to Peru’s first exemption for medically assisted suicide and the growth of the global right to die movement. Finally, we talk about dogs -- our own and Governor Kristi Noem’s, to be exa...
May 10, 2024•51 min
College students protest and the United Methodist Church splits We’re recording live this week from CT’s quarterly staff meeting with special guests CT president and CEO Tim Dalrymple and news editor Daniel Silliman. Host Mike Cosper and producer Clarissa Moll discuss the escalating student protests on U.S. college campuses -- why students are gathering and how free speech rights shape university discourse. Then, the United Methodist Church met this week to remove all LGBTQ limitations from its ...
May 03, 2024•54 min
This week on The Bulletin , host Mike Cosper sits down for a special one on one conversation with author and political columnist Tim Carney about his new book Family Unfriendly: How Our Culture Made Raising Kids Much Harder Than It Needs to Be . Grounded in fascinating sociological research and filled with engaging stories, this discussion highlights the many ways that culture shapes our expectations and behaviors -- even when we don’t realize it. Whether or not you’re a parent, you’ll find this...
Apr 26, 2024•39 min•Ep. 80
This week on The Bulletin , our hosts explore why third party candidates appeal to voters, how the pro-life movement became so hypocritical, and what amazes us about Beyonce’s new chart-topping album. Hosts Mike Cosper and editor in chief Russell Moore talk with CT’s political correspondent Harvest Prude, New York Times columnist David French, CT’s chief impact officer Nicole Martin, and Nashville songwriter and producer Charlie Peacock as they dive deep beneath the headlines to the stories that...
Apr 19, 2024•54 min•Ep. 79
Iran’s intentions, the implications for other global conflicts, and the necessity of a strategic and supportive American response. In this special episode of The Bulletin , hosts Mike Cosper and editor in chief Russell Moore talk with former Congressman Adam Kinzinger about Iran’s missile attack on Israel over the past weekend. Today’s Guest: Adam Kinzinger served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2023. A member of the Republican Party, Kinzinger originally represented Illinois's...
Apr 16, 2024•27 min•Ep. 78
What's making rural America so angry? And why do Christians seem to hold their tongues when it comes to sports gambling? Mike, Nicole, and guest host Bob Smietana converse about the new bestselling book White Rural Rage with guest Mike Waddey, former pastor of a town of just 88 people . Mike Cosper shares his own story about the temptations of sports betting, and producer Clarissa Moll joins Cosper and Dr. Kris Bauman, former Trump administration Israel adviser for the National Security Council,...
Apr 12, 2024•54 min•Ep. 77
This week on The Bulletin, a law professor takes us to school to learn about Christian civility, Mike and Russell discuss the contentious U.S. Congress, and Bernie Sanders proposes a 4-day work week. Hosts Mike Cosper and editor in chief Russell Moore are joined by Washington University professor John Inazu, CT chief impact officer Nicole Martin, and chief investment officer David Bahnsen of The Bahnsen Group for lively conversation about this week’s headlines and current events. Fans of FX’s Th...
Apr 05, 2024•58 min•Ep. 76
This week on The Bulletin, hosts Russell Moore and Mike Cosper talk with Tom Nichols of The Atlantic about theatrics on the world stage -- Donald Trump’s promise to pardon rioters from the January 6 attacks on the Capitol and Vladimir Putin’s response to the recent terrorist attack in Moscow. With his characteristic wit, Nichols helps listeners navigate the confusing messages politicians send and, with the hosts, clarifies the call of Christian witness. Producer Clarissa Moll talks to Mike and R...
Mar 29, 2024•59 min
This week on The Bulletin, hosts Russell Moore and Nicole Martin are joined by New York Times columnist David French to talk about the growing crisis in Gaza and Russia’s recent re-election of Vladimir Putiin. With so much suffering and conflict in the world, how do we determine who is truly responsible and how do we create a way forward? Theologian David Taylor stops by to talk about the book of Psalms in seasons of conflict, how lament offers us language for the suffering we see around us and ...
Mar 22, 2024•55 min
This week on The Bulletin, Hannah Anderson joins hosts Mike Cosper and Nicole Martin to talk about the emerging political and humanitarian crisis in Haiti, a Maryland lynching apology that’s falling flat, and the necessity truthtelling in a culture that avoids confession and repentance. Physician and New Yorker writer Dhruv Khullar stops in to talk about the new miracle weight loss drug, Ozempic -- its risks and rewards and the way it may reshape how we view weight and health for years to come. ...
Mar 15, 2024•45 min
This week on The Bulletin, hosts Mike Cosper and Russell Moore tackle tough topics that divide many faithful Christians -- immigration, politics, and reproductive rights. Bri Stensrud of Women of Welcome joins the show to talk about immigration, security, the current situation at the southern border. Then, Mike and Russell review Super Tuesday’s results with an eye for hope amidst political despair. Finally, Dr. Jeffrey Keenan of the National Embryo Donation Center joins the conversation to talk...
Mar 08, 2024•51 min•Ep. 72
This week on The Bulletin, hosts Mike Cosper and Nicole Martin discuss the recent self-immolation of protestor Aaron Bushnell, joined by journalist Madeleine Kearns. Conversation continues with Kearns as the three talk about Nikki Haley’s seemingly fated bid for the Republican presidential nomination. The episode ends with fascinating insights into the limits and benefits of free speech as CT ideas editor Bonnie Kristian joins the show to talk about the recent Supreme Court review of Texas and F...
Mar 01, 2024•48 min•Ep. 71
Anxiety about AI in the workplace, Navalny’s death, and Black History Month’s continuing relevance. This week on The Bulletin, hosts Mike Cosper and Nicole Martin join special guests Steve Cuss, Robert Nicholson, and Esau McCaulley to talk about our anxieties -- real and imagined. First, our worries in the workplace increasingly center around the role of artificial intelligence. Can we keep a level head when we're concerned that computers will take away our jobs? Next, Alexei Navalny's death rem...
Feb 23, 2024•55 min•Ep. 70
This week on The Bulletin , host Mike Cosper traveled to Washington, D.C. to sit down with producer Rob Reiner and director Dan Partland in anticipation of their upcoming documentary, “God and Country.” The film examines the implications of Christian nationalism in the United States, and features interviews with several prominent evangelical Christians, including Russell Moore, editor in chief of Christianity Today. Resources Referenced: God and Country “The Bulletin” is a production of Christia...
Feb 13, 2024•37 min•Ep. 69
In this episode of Promised Land: A Bulletin Miniseries , host Mike Cosper visits Shalom Hotel in Jerusalem to meet with Zionist Jews who have fled their homes after October 7. Digging beneath the facade of popular thought, Cosper explores the roots, identity and inspiration of Zionism. Interviews with Yossi Klein Halevi, author and former Israeli ambassador to the United Nations Michael Oren, Rabbi Yehiel Poupko, and others paint a fuller picture of Jewish connection to the land of their ancest...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 68
