Chuck Schumer, a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, and airline pilot mental health woes. Find us on YouTube . This week, Russell, Mike, and Clarissa discuss Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer’s decision to side with Republicans, the Russia-Ukraine cease-fire and Ukraine’s missing children, and mental health struggles for pilots in the Federal Aviation Administration and why we need to reduce the stigma. Michael Wear (Center for Christianity and Public Life) and Dalibor Rohac (American Enterprise Insti...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 157
The Bulletin welcomes award-winning investigative reporter Caitlin Dickerson for a conversation with Marvin Olasky about her experience in Columbia’s Darién Gap. Find us on YouTube . In this special episode of The Bulletin, Executive Editor Marvin Olasky leads a conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Caitlin Dickerson. Dickerson spent weeks on the ground in the Darién Gap, a dangerous jungle passageway from Columbia to Panama that immigrants from all across the world take by foot as...
Mar 18, 2025•42 min•Ep. 156
The Bulletin discusses Trump disruptions, university investigations, and the recent Syrian massacre. Find us on YouTube . Clarissa and Mike cover this week’s headlines as they ask, “Is this the MAGA Americans wanted?” Political commentator Charlie Sykes joins the show to talk about the disruptiveness of Trump’s first 50 days in office. Then, The Atlantic ’s Peter Wehner stops by for a thoughtful conversation about the state of US universities, tribalism, and the uniquely Christian posture of hop...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 155
The Bulletin welcomes acclaimed travel writer Rick Steves for a conversation about how travel connects us to our global brothers and sisters. Find us on YouTube . For Rick Steves, travel offers an antidote to the false allure of nationalism, an opportunity to engage with world politics with humility, and for people of faith, a vital connection to our global brothers and sisters. Rick Steves has been the go-to guide for hundreds of thousands of travelers who pack their bags every year for Europe ...
Mar 11, 2025•36 min•Ep. 154
Trump and Ukraine, the Tate brothers, and the Pew study. Find us on YouTube . This week, Mike and Russell welcome The Atlantic ’s Tom Nichols to discuss Trump and Zelensky and the relevance of how we approach the Ukraine conversation. Then, we look at toxic masculinity through the lens of the Tate brothers with Zachary Wagner before welcoming CT’s Daniel Silliman to explore the findings of the new Pew study on religion. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN : Mark your calendars for our next Tuesday Night...
Mar 07, 2025•55 min•Ep. 153
The Bulletin welcomes Mariam Wahba for a conversation with Mike Cosper about Coptic Christian martyrdom in the modern world. Find us on YouTube . Mike Cosper sits down with Mariam Wahba, research analyst and Coptic Christian, at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies for a sobering, sacred conversation about the 21 Christians martyred on a beach in Libya in 2015 and how their memory can shape both global politics and our everyday lives. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN : Join the conversation at o...
Mar 04, 2025•37 min•Ep. 152
The Bulletin covers Germany’s elections, C.S. Lewis on Ukraine, and why you can trust your Bible translation. Find us on YouTube . This week, Clarissa, Russell, and Mike talk about complex topics with nuance at their core. First, Mona Charen joins to talk about Germany’s recent elections and US extremism. Then, Mark Meynell joins to explore how C. S. Lewis inspired him to go to Ukraine. Finally, Wendy Alsup stops by to talk about why you can trust your Bible translation.. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULL...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 151
The Bulletin welcomes The Afro’ s Frances (Toni) Murphy Draper for a conversation about the importance of journalism. Find us on Youtube . In this episode, Clarissa Moll and Nicole Martin welcome Frances (Toni) Murphy Draper, publisher of The Afro newspaper, in conversation about the role of the media in telling stories and documenting history from a Black perspective. Draper’s grandfather, Carl Murphy, founded The Afro in 1892, and her new book, Prayer and Pen , collects prayers he wrote during...
Feb 25, 2025•28 min•Ep. 150
The Bulletin talks about tradwives and theobros, Trump and Ukraine, and Eric Adams in New York City. Find us on Youtube . This week we discuss the downfall of the popular online tradwife “Patriarchy Hannah” with Nicole Martin. Then, we talk about President Trump’s Truth Social post about Ukraine. Finally, we cover the federal prosecutors who’ve resigned following appeals to dismiss the NYC mayor Eric Adams’s corruption case. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN : Join the conversation at our Substack . F...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 149
The Bulletin welcomes FOX News correspondent Trey Yingst for a conversation about fair and balanced journalism in the Israel-Hamas war. Find us on Youtube . In this episode, Mike Cosper sits down with FOX News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst for a conversation about fair and balanced journalism in the Israel-Hamas war. They reflect on the October 7 attack and the complexities of reporting on a centuries-old conflict. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN : Join the conversation at our Substack . F...
Feb 18, 2025•35 min•Ep. 148
The Bulletin talks peace in Ukraine, tariffs abroad, and COVID-19 learning losses here at home. Find us on Youtube . Clarissa, Russell, and CT’s chief operating officer Nicole Martin review emerging peace talks about the Russia-Ukraine war with Dalibor Rohac (American Enterprise Institute). Then, we talk tariffs with Reginald Smith (Eventide Asset Management). Finally, we welcome Larry Taylor (Association of Christian Schools International) for an honest discussion about COVID-19 learning losses...
Feb 14, 2025•55 min•Ep. 147
What’s to be done about immigration? Find us on Youtube . In this episode, Mike Cosper talks with Roger Berkowitz—founder and academic director of the Hannah Arendt Center for Politics and Humanities and professor of politics, philosophy, and human rights at Bard College—to talk about power, populism and the plight of the refugee. It’s a conversation not quick with answers but committed to thoughtful engagement with the most important questions. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN : Everything is on sal...
Feb 11, 2025•44 min•Ep. 146
The Bulletin discusses Trump’s Gaza announcement, the fate of USAID, and Elon Musk’s influence on Capitol Hill. Find us on Youtube . Today, Clarissa, Mike, and Russell talk with Noah Rothman of National Review about President Trump’s announcement of an American takeover of Gaza. Then, veteran journalist Mindy Belz joins to discuss the shuttering of USAID. Finally, political analyst and journalist Yuval Levin stops by to talk about Elon Musk, the dismantling of the US government, and the compelli...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 145
The Bulletin welcomes Elizabeth Neumann for a conversation with Mike Cosper about the threat rage poses to a peaceable society. Find us on Youtube . In this episode, Mike Cosper talks with national security expert Elizabeth Neumann about how rage and extremism grow, the myths of ideology and the truth of pain, and the paths forward we each can forge as we recapture an understanding of the image of God inherent in each person. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN : Find Elizabeth’s book: Kingdom of Rage: ...
Feb 04, 2025•43 min•Ep. 144
The Bulletin talks about churches that preserve endangered languages, the evolution of pro-life ambitions, and DeepSeek and artificial intelligence. Find us on Youtube . This week’s headlines spur us to discuss how the church is uniquely poised to help endangered languages and cultures survive, with CT’s Emily Belz and Nicole Martin. Then, we welcome Charlie Camosy to discuss abortion in the second Trump administration. Finally, we welcome CT’s president, Tim Dalrymple, to talk about DeepSeek an...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 143
The Bulletin welcomes Chris Stirewalt for a conversation on the role of the media in the second presidency of Donald Trump. Find us on Youtube . Donald Trump has always had a love-hate relationship with the media, and his second term as president holds many questions about how the media will cover him. What will they include? What will they avoid? In this episode, Mike Cosper and Clarissa Moll sit down with veteran journalist Chris Stirewalt to talk about the current media landscape and its infl...
Jan 28, 2025•34 min•Ep. 142
The Bulletin reports from the US presidential inauguration. Find us on Youtube . The Bulletin follows Mike Cosper to the 2025 presidential inauguration, held on Monday, January 20. Mike and Clarissa talk about the Israeli-hostage rally by the Washington Monument and welcome Justin Giboney to talk about immigration and domestic concerns. David French joins the show to reflect on the January 6 pardons and international concerns. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN : We want to hear your COVID-19 reflectio...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 141
The Bulletin welcomes Ross Douthat for a conversation with Mike Cosper about what makes religion worth pursuing in a hypersecularized world. Find us on Youtube . What makes religion worth pursuing in a hypersecularized world? New York Times columnist Ross Douthat explores this question in his forthcoming book Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious . Today, Mike Cosper sits down with Douthat for a conversation about the elemental human impulse toward belief and why, especially in this modern a...
Jan 21, 2025•46 min•Ep. 140
Pete Hegseth, Israel-Gaza ceasefire, and LA wildfires. Find us on Youtube . This week, Russell, Mike, and Clarissa welcome Michael Wear to review the week’s cabinet hearings and the potential ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel. Then, Katharine Hayhoe and Kutter Callaway join to discuss the California wildfires and how we might consider our posture toward caring for creation. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN : Email us with your favorite segment from today’s show at podcasts@christianitytoday.com...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 139
Being human in a disembodied world. Find us on Youtube . Technology has developed so quickly over the past 15 to 20 years that it can make your head spin. With so many apparent benefits embedded in technological advances, few of us pause long enough to wonder if there might be any costs. Christine Rosen is one person who has realized that human flourishing depends on slowing down long enough to evaluate how our lives have become disembodied. In this deep dive episode of The Bulletin , Mike Cospe...
Jan 14, 2025•42 min•Ep. 138
Jimmy Carter, the Metaverse, and Congress check-in. Find us on Youtube . This week, Mike and Clarissa welcome Daniel Silliman (senior editor, news, Christianity Today ) to reflect on the public’s perception of Jimmy Carter since his death. Then, we check in on the latest in Congress with Christianity Today ’s Harvest Prude. Finally, 2021 Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen and research professor Renée DiResta (Georgetown University) join us to explore Meta’s move to remove fact-checking. GO DE...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 137
Four years since January 6. Find us on Youtube . The Bulletin welcomes political commentator Charlie Sykes in a reflection with Mike Cosper on the four-year anniversary of the attack on the US Capitol. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN : Grab some Bulletin merch ! Follow the show in your podcast app of choice. Find us on YouTube . Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice. Leave a comment in Spotify with your feedback on the discussion—we may even respond! ABOUT THE GUEST: Charles J. Syke...
Jan 07, 2025•42 min•Ep. 136
So long, 2024. Find us on Youtube . This week on The Bulletin, hosts Mike Cosper, Russell Moore, and Clarissa Moll reflect on their 2024 predictions—what came true, what didn’t, and what surprised them when it arrived. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN : Grab some Bulletin merch in our holiday store ! Follow the show in your podcast app of choice. Find us on YouTube . Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice. Leave a comment in Spotify with your feedback on the discussion—we may even res...
Dec 31, 2024•34 min•Ep. 135
Unto us a son is given. Find us on Youtube . On this very special episode of The Bulletin, we welcome Nicole Martin, David French, David Zahl, and Sho Baraka for poetry, scripture readings, and prayers to celebrate the birth of Christ. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN : The opening and closing music is used with permission from the Porter’s Gate album, Advent Songs Grab some Bulletin merch in our holiday store ! Follow the show in your podcast app of choice. Find us on YouTube . Rate and review the s...
Dec 24, 2024•10 min•Ep. 134
Russian assassination, antisemitism in Canada, and UFOs. Find us on Youtube . This week, The Bulletin welcomes Paul D. Miller (Georgetown University) to talk about the recent assassination of a Russian general and patriotism versus nationalism. Then, Nicole Martin (Christianity Today) joins Mike and Clarissa to discuss antisemitism in Canada. Finally, Adam Kinzinger (former US representative) brings his airspace expertise to a conversation about the UFOs over New Jersey. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLE...
Dec 20, 2024•56 min•Ep. 133
What’s next for Christians in Syria? Find us on Youtube . Recent events in Syria, with the ousting of the tortuous President Bashar al-Assad, carry great implications for Christians in the country. In this episode, Mike Cosper talks with Marlo Slayback, a Syrian American Christian and the director of programs at Intercollegiate Studies Institute, about what it’s like to be a Christian under a dictator’s regime. Then, Mike is joined by Robert Nicholson, editor at large of Providence magazine, fou...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 132
Christians in Syria, Bible education, and the “bad guys” of NYC. Find us on Youtube . Clarissa, Mike, and Russell welcome Hadeel Oeuis to talk about Christians in Syria and their response to the fallen Assad regime. Then, Beth Moore joins us to talk about the “bad guys” of NYC: Elphaba and Luigi Mangione. Finally, Beth sticks around in a discussion about Bible education, both in public-school classrooms and in Sunday school. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN : Email us with your favorite segment from ...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 131
How much do you know about Handel’s Messiah ? Find us on Youtube . It’s easy to become anxious and worried as we see war and conflict increase. However, it is precisely in these moments, says historian Charles King, that true faith can find its voice. Reflecting on geopolitics, domestic polarization, and the quest for hope in the midst of suffering, King—New York Times bestselling author of Every Valley: The Desperate Lives and Troubled Times That Made Handel’s Messiah —sits down with Clarissa M...
Dec 10, 2024•47 min•Ep. 130
Joe Biden pardons Hunter Biden, South Korea and Syria erupt in conflict, and transgender medicine visits the Supreme Court. Find us on Youtube . The Bulletin welcomes Andy McCarthy ( National Review ) to talk about the Hunter Biden pardon. Then, Russell, Mike, and Clarissa talk about South Korean protests as conflict in Syria rises. Finally, we discuss the Supreme Court case related to transgender rights. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN : Email us with your favorite segment from today’s show at podc...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 129
Motherhood in light of Advent. Find us on Youtube . As we focus on the incarnation and birth of Christ in these next few weeks of Advent, nature writer Lucy Jones joins The Bulletin for a conversation about the neuroscience of pregnancy, the social dilemma of modern motherhood, and the power of collaborative care across communities. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN : Follow the show in your podcast app of choice. Find us on YouTube . Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice. Leave a com...
Dec 03, 2024•38 min•Ep. 128
