Actor and comedian Bob Saget died from accidental head trauma, a Florida medical examiner declared yesterday. And Prince Charles has tested positive for COVID-19 again. In The Daily Article for February 11, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses these stories in light of Super Bowl LVI, our mortality, and peace that only God can provide. Author: Dr. Jim Denison Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe...
Feb 11, 2022•8 min
Canadian truck drivers have been blocking a key US–Canada border crossing for several days to protest their government's pandemic control measures. In The Daily Article for February 10, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison ask if these acts are blocking democracy, describes how evangelical missionaries in Ukraine are staying despite a possible Russian invasion, and offers Christians the key to courageous compassion when the culture rejects them. Author: Dr. Jim Denison Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://...
Feb 10, 2022•9 min
The recent volcanic eruption in the South Pacific island kingdom of Tonga was hundreds of times more powerful than the Hiroshima atomic bomb, according to NASA scientists. As Morgan Lee reports in Christianity Today, the blast generated waves that reached estimated heights of fifty feet. Yet they are returning to normal, and Tongan Christian leaders have relayed their thanks for the world’s prayers. In The Daily Article for February 9, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison encourages Christians to remember that...
Feb 09, 2022•9 min
Yale football star Kyle Mullen recently died during Nave SEAL “Hell Week” training. Five-year-old Rayan Oram died after having been rescued from a 100-foot well in Morocco. In The Daily Article for February 8, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses how grief marks us and why being adopted by God is so empowering. Author: Dr. Jim Denison Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe
Feb 08, 2022•11 min
Prior to celebrating a Platinum Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth expressed her “sincere wish” that Prince Charles’ wife, Camilla, be known as “Queen Consort” when Charles succeeds Elizabeth to the throne. In The Daily Article for February 7, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison views this noteworthy story as a metaphor for Christians’ identity in Christ. Author: Dr. Jim Denison | Narrator: Chris Elkins | Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe
Feb 07, 2022•11 min
A homeowner in Connecticut accidentally set their house ablaze while trying to thaw their property with a flamethrower. In The Daily Article for February 4, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers this news story as a cultural metaphor and asks the question, “Why trust God when trusting God doesn’t seem to help?” Author: Dr. Jim Denison Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe
Feb 04, 2022•12 min
According to the FBI, fatal felony attacks on police officers spiked 31.6 percent last year. The recent on-duty deaths of officers like Wilbert Mora, Jason Rivera, and Charles Galloway are tragic consequences of this epidemic of violence against officers. In The Daily Article for February 3, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison asks why our culture is experiencing mounting anger toward officers and what the Bible says about submitting to authority. Author: Dr. Jim Denison Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http...
Feb 03, 2022•10 min
President Biden has reiterated his pledge to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court. In The Daily Article for February 2, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison writes that “this approach to the Supreme Court betrays a fundamental shift in American culture,” but not for reasons of race or gender. Rather, our culture’s current view of the Constitution is what’s most concerning. Author: Dr. Jim Denison Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe...
Feb 02, 2022•10 min
Prior to her death by suicide, Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst posted a cryptic message describing only “emptiness” in her life. In The Daily Article for February 1, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers this tragic story, why so many have so said they’re unhappy, and how to seek a life of purpose through a relationship with God. Author: Dr. Jim Denison Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe
Feb 01, 2022•10 min
Tom Brady and Rafael Nadal are considered the Greatest Of All Time (GOAT) of their respective sports, but what truly makes someone great? In The Daily Article for January 31, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses greatness according to the example set by Jesus and how Christians can “walk by the Spirit.” Author: Dr. Jim Denison Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe
Jan 31, 2022•11 min
From shark attacks to an Omicron variant to a wild stock market, the news constantly reminds us how susceptible we are to forces outside of our control. In The Daily Article for January 28, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison asks how the Christian faith is relevant to the challenges our world faces and each one of us face within that world. Author: Dr. Jim Denison Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe...
Jan 28, 2022•8 min
Today, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer will reportedly announce his plan to retire at the end of the Court's term. In The Daily Article for January 27, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison sees this as an illustration of the power and privilege of personal influence, discusses the redefinition of tolerance, why Christians are on trial in Finland, and why a Bible was laid in the foundation of a Chick-fil-A. Author: Dr. Jim Denison Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe...
Jan 27, 2022•12 min
As Russia appears to be poised to invade Ukraine, many may wonder why the US is involved. For The Daily Article on January 26, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison asks why America should be concerned about what’s happening in Ukraine and why Christians should likewise be concerned. Author: Dr. Jim Denison Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe
Jan 26, 2022•12 min
Tensions soared yesterday between Russia and the West over concerns that Moscow is planning to invade Ukraine. In The Daily Article for January 25, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison summarizes what’s happening in Ukraine, answers what difference the Christian faith can make in this conflict, and asks Christians to pray for war to be averted. Author: Dr. Jim Denison Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe
Jan 25, 2022•12 min
Las Vegas Raiders fan Ed Fernandes suffered a fall before the Raiders met the Bengals. Bengals fan Jerry Mills, an intensive care nurse, started CPR until emergency personnel took over. In The Daily Article for January 24, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers this story of hope, the March for Life, the fact that “every life deserves a lifetime,” the ongoing abortion debate in the US, and how the church is and should always strive to be “the hope of the world.” Author: Dr. Jim Denison Narrator: Chris ...
Jan 24, 2022•11 min
Harrison Bader, a Gold Glove Award-winning centerfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, learned that Meramec Elementary School in Clayton, Missouri, was dealing with staff shortages and needed some help, so he volunteered to cover a Physical Education class. In The Daily Article for January 21, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses fascinating news stories before delving into the “good story” of the gospel and the calling of Christians to share Jesus with others. Author: Dr. Jim Denison Narrator: Chris ...
Jan 21, 2022•11 min
A new study says your retina may be able to provide doctors with a way to "evaluate underlying pathological processes of systemic vascular and neurological diseases" you would not otherwise recognize. In The Daily Article for January 20, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses how forces we cannot see directly influence actions we can see. He then suggests the “compassion of urgency” for Christians in witnessing to the lost. Author: Dr. Jim Denison Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonfor...
Jan 20, 2022•9 min
William Cronnon was mistakenly given bleach at a restaurant and was later awarded $9 million in damages for his injuries. In The Daily Article for January 19, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison sees this story as a metaphor for those who have yet to accept Jesus as their Lord and then calls Christians to exercise compassion on the lost so that they might find the true “Living Water.” Author: Dr. Jim Denison Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe...
Jan 19, 2022•11 min
Thousands of pastors in Canada devoted their sermons last Sunday to affirming biblical sexual morality in response to a new law, Bill C-4, that some warn could criminalize such teachings. Dr. Jim Denison sees such possible prosecution as a sign of things to come for Christians who believe in biblical morality. Then he offers three reasons Christians should still choose compassion despite an increasingly contentious culture. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris El...
Jan 18, 2022•10 min
Colleyville, Texas. Dr. Jim Denison discusses this event and the nature of free will, quotes from David Brooks’ NYT profile on a culture in crisis titled “America Is Falling Apart at the Seams,” and ultimately asks if America is experiencing God’s permissive judgment. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Elkins. Subscribe to the email newsletter at denisonforum.org/subscribe .
Jan 17, 2022•10 min
The "After School Satan Club" was scheduled to hold its first meeting yesterday at Jane Addams Elementary School in Moline, Illinois. In The Daily Article for January 14, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses tolerance, how Christianity has moved from being perceived as positive to neutral to negative, and how Christians can develop the character that loves our enemies. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Elkins. Subscribe to the email newsletter at denisonforum.org/s...
Jan 14, 2022•11 min
In The Daily Article for January 13, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison shares news stories that caught his eye, discusses Maslow’s “hierarchy of needs,” why and how Jesus meets our deepest needs, and why so many Christians seem not to be experiencing Christ to the fullest extent. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Elkins. Subscribe to the email newsletter at denisonforum.org/subscribe .
Jan 13, 2022•10 min
President Biden called for the Senate to amend its filibuster rules to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act. Republicans disagree. In The Daily Article for January 12, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison with the Denison Forum discusses why the founder intended political conflict, why our national conflicts are so deep, and why our faith is vital to America’s future. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Elkins. Subscribe to the email ne...
Jan 12, 2022•10 min
A space heater sparked a fire in the Bronx that killed seventeen people, including eight children. A cliff collapse in Brazil killed ten on a tourist boat. Celebrities Sidney Poitier, Bob Saget, and Betty White recently passed away. In The Daily Article for January 11, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison with the Denison Forum discusses the reality of death, why Americans seemingly aren’t afraid of dying, and four empowering prayers Christians can pray to witness to the lost. The Daily Article is written by D...
Jan 11, 2022•11 min
Harvard's "Study of Adult Development" followed two groups of men over eighty years to "identify the psychosocial predictors of healthy aging." They discovered that good, quality relationships “keep us happier and healthier.” However, in the Daily Article for January 10, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison with the Denison Forum posits that “there is one relationship that is most crucial to our flourishing.” The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Elkins. Subscribe to the email n...
Jan 10, 2022•10 min
President Biden chastised former President Trump for his role in the January 6 riots, and Democrats and Republicans disagree on who’s ultimately to blame for the Capitol assault. In The Daily Article for January 7, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison with the Denison Forum briefly discusses the anniversary before offering three empowering daily steps to seek the Holy Spirit, realizing that politics were never meant to be salvific. The referenced video is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZJJv8S3Az...
Jan 07, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the US Capitol assault on January 6, 2021. In The Daily Article for January 6, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison reflects on that crisis, discusses Satan’s strategies for convincing Americans to be atheists or to have “faith in faith,” and offers the solution that is faith in Jesus. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Elkins. Subscribe to the email newsletter at denisonforum.org/subscribe ....
Jan 06, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 1
This bonus episode is actually the first episode of our new weekly show, The Denison Forum Podcast. To hear later episodes, be sure to subscribe to The Denison Forum Podcast. In this episode, Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman talk about the origins of Jim’s new book, The Coming Tsunami, and God’s calling on Jim’s life to cultural apologetics. They cover: how Christians should engage the culture newfound unity between denominations rising atheism how to turn the cultural tide and hope for a new...
Jan 05, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Betty White led a remarkable and acclaimed life, and it feels unkind to ask whether or not she’s in heaven. But the asking of such a question reveals much about what Americans, and American Christians, believe about salvation, heaven, and belief in Jesus as savior. In The Daily Article for January 5, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses Betty White’s beliefs, the Unity Church, and why Christianity is “worth bothering with.” The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Elkins....
Jan 05, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Fish are raining down in Texarkana. A mid-Atlantic snowstorm threatens millions. Omicron escalates. The unpredictability of life demands that we make the most of the time we’re given. In The Daily Article for January 4, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses the fallacy of time management, the fact that “my times are in your hand” (Psalm 31:15), and a story of Dr. Gary Cook’s courage that Dr. Denison will never forget. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Elkins. Subscr...
Jan 04, 2022•9 min
