"Songs for the Holy Other: Hymns Affirming the LGBTQIA2S+ Community" is a new hymnal celebrating LGTQ ideology, and a sixteen-part Bible study has launched titled "Queering the Bible." As Pride month continues and more businesses promote LGBTQ ideology, how should Christians respond? In The Daily Article for June 15, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison offers three biblical responses for Christians to be the "salt and light" our culture needs today. Author: Dr. Jim Denison Narrator: Blake Atwood Subscribe: ht...
Jun 15, 2022•7 min
The leaked Supreme Court draft opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade may be officially released in the next several days. If the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade , the battle over abortion will shift from the federal level to the states and even local communities. Those of us who believe life is sacred from conception to natural death will be on the front lines. In The Daily Article for June 14, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses three relevant questions and then turns to a holistic biblical response....
Jun 14, 2022•8 min
Democratic and Republican senators announced an agreement yesterday on a legislative framework aimed at reducing mass shootings in America. Their announcement comes a day after rallies and marches across the US advocated for gun reform in the wake of mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, New York. In The Daily Article for June 13, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses how we can change the world equipped with the power of Christ in us. Author: Dr. Jim Denison Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: ...
Jun 13, 2022•6 min
The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021 US Capitol attack held its first prime-time hearing last night. The committee showed visceral footage from the attack, focused on former President Trump’s demeanor and actions during the riot, and included testimony from a Capitol police officer who was injured by the rioters. In The Daily Article for June 10, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison also discusses the pathway to life and peace we find by turning from our wicked ways (2 Chronicles 7:14) ...
Jun 10, 2022•7 min
Actor Matthew McConaughey spoke from the podium of the White House press briefing room this week, encouraging lawmakers to take action on gun violence and citing stories of the young victims of the mass shooting in his hometown of Uvalde, Texas. In The Daily Article for June 9, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison also discusses what it means to seek God's face (2 Chronicles 7:14), his heart for the Jewish people in Israel, and the significant difference between Christianity and all other religions. Author: Dr...
Jun 09, 2022•7 min
Abortion activists interrupted Lakewood Church’s worship service last Sunday in Houston, Texas. Catholic churches have been vandalized in the wake of the news that the Supreme Court might overturn Roe v. Wade. And other newsworthy stories point to an American culture bent toward unbiblical beliefs. In The Daily Article for June 8, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses the hope that American Christians still have that our land might be healed—but the renewal must begin within. Author: Dr. Jim Denison N...
Jun 08, 2022•7 min
Pastor Gilbert Limones was shot at by the Uvalde gunman. He also works at a funeral home and has since helped prepare for the young victims' burials while consoling grieving families. In The Daily Article for June 7, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison shares his story, discusses our modern quest for contentment despite "headline stress disorder," and calls Christians to choose God's way for our lives over our own way. Author: Dr. Jim Denison Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subsc...
Jun 07, 2022•7 min
Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan, has advised investors that an economic "hurricane" is near. In The Daily Article for June 6, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers whether a recession is close, discusses if money can buy happiness and meaning, and looks at how Christians can make Pentecost a daily experience of being filled with God's Spirit. Author: Dr. Jim Denison Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe...
Jun 06, 2022•7 min
As England celebrates the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II's seventieth year on the throne, the Queen has said she cannot attend today's Service of Thanksgiving at St. Paul's Cathedral due to "some discomfort." In The Daily Article for June 3, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers what Christians can learn from how British royalty has united its people. He refers to Andy Crouch's new book, "The Life We're Looking For," in discussing the loneliness epidemic. And, with help from St. Cyril of Alexa...
Jun 03, 2022•8 min
Scientists have discovered 55 Cancri e, a planet fifty light-years away from us. It's a place of "permanent searing daylight" and "endless darkness." But, in The Daily Article for June 2, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison reminds us that hellish behavior still exists on earth in the aftermath of another mass shooting, this time in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and as victims of the Uvalde shooting are laid to rest this week. In such a fallen and broken world, where is our pathway to peace? Author: Dr. Jim Denison Narrat...
Jun 02, 2022•7 min
Pastor and author Dr. Tony Evans warns that America is facing God's judgment since "we've been more cultural Christians than biblical Christians." In The Daily Article for June 1, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison asks if he's right, speaks to signs of the times in Pride Month and pandemic-related stress, and offers biblical truth on choosing holiness over idolatrous sinfulness. Author: Dr. Jim Denison Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe...
Jun 01, 2022•7 min
Nine-year-old Ellie Garcia was one of the nineteen children murdered at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas. In January, her father shared a photo of his daughter praying, and Ellie had posted her own video to TikTok reminding people that Jesus died for us. In The Daily Article for May 31, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison asks how we can raise more Ellie Garcias and points to Alan Noble's book, "You Are Not Your Own," as a "biblical and empowering" take on our current cultural moment. Author: Dr. Jim Denison ...
May 31, 2022•8 min
On Memorial Day 2022, we remember the American men and women who died to protect our freedom. In The Daily Article for May 30, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison remembers those who gave "the last full measure of devotion," as Abraham Lincoln' said in his Gettysburg Address. Then he cites Kevin D. Roberts on the role of faith and civic virtue in our democracy, and recalls our nation's need for God through Psalm 33:12: "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord." Author: Dr. Jim Denison Narrator: Chris Elki...
May 30, 2022•8 min
On May 26, 2022, the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention released a list of alleged church-related sexual abuse offenders in response to a third-party investigation published on May 22 that revealed a widespread coverup of such abuse by top denominational leaders. In this Daily Article Special Edition for May 27, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison offers four biblical imperatives that can frame our response as Christians to such abuse within the church. Author: Dr. Jim Denison Narrator: Ch...
May 27, 2022•13 min
The shooter in the Uvalde tragedy at Robb Elementary cited Replacement Theory in a 180-page document. In The Daily Article for May 27, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison defines Replacement Theory, provides its brief history, asks if Replacement Theory is growing in popularity in the US, and offers three biblical responses. Author: Dr. Jim Denison Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe
May 27, 2022•11 min
In the aftermath of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, TX, more details have come to light about the eighteen-year-old shooter. In The Daily Article for May 26, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison lists the common characteristics of the gunmen behind mass shootings in the US and encourages Christians to help others who are trying to help those who may be the perpetrator of the next shooting. Author: Dr. Jim Denison Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe...
May 26, 2022•7 min
An eighteen-year-old gunman killed at least nineteen children and two teachers at Ross Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, yesterday afternoon in what is now the deadliest school shooting in Texas history and at least the thirtieth shooting at a K–12 school in the US in 2022. In The Daily Article for May 25, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison addresses the tragedy of this mass shooting and urges Christians to show compassion for humanity in the face of our common mortality. Author: Dr. Jim Denison Narrator: ...
May 25, 2022•6 min
Monkeypox is "a more benign version of smallpox," but it is spreading outside of the countries where it is normally found. In The Daily Article for May 24, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison describes one characteristic of the monkeypox outbreak that is significant but could be considered controversial in today's culture. He then discusses the "grevious" SBC report on sexual abuse and recommends a "transforming classic" of a book to help Christians pursue "holistic holiness." Author: Dr. Jim Denison Narrator...
May 24, 2022•8 min
The Southern Baptist Convention has released a nearly 300-page report revealing that its leaders "chose to protect the denomination from lawsuits" rather than those who were sexually abused by more than 700 pastors in its denomination. In The Daily Article for May 23, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses the report and offers two biblical responses that relate to all followers of Christ, regardless of denominational affiliation. Author: Dr. Jim Denison Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.den...
May 23, 2022•8 min
American culture is increasingly normalizing nonbiblical marital relationships as articles touting polyamorous "marriages" and the "benefits" of discreet affairs show. In The Daily Article for May 20, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses the allure of this normalization and, using the apostle Paul's stay in Corinth as an example, shows how followers of Jesus can respond to the escalating normalization of immorality in our culture. Author: Dr. Jim Denison Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.d...
May 20, 2022•9 min
Families with babies are experiencing a baby formula shortage, which has resulted in the House passing a $28 million emergency spending bill and President Biden invoking the Defense Production Act to increase formula supply. In The Daily Article for May 19, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers how the formula shortage is one example of why Americans have lost trust in our government and the unique opportunity that Christians have in this crisis. Author: Dr. Jim Denison Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscrib...
May 19, 2022•8 min
Of the sixteen Republican primaries held yesterday, former President Donald Trump has endorsed a candidate in seven. The elections were seen by many as an important litmus test for Trump's continued power within the Republican Party. In The Daily Article for May 18, 2022, Dr. Ryan Denison covers the primary results, discusses the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act, and shares a moment from 1 Samuel when Israel made a rash decision out of fear. Author: Dr. Ryan Denison Narrator: Chris Elkins Subsc...
May 18, 2022•10 min
Do aliens exist? Should extraterrestrial life forms concern Christians? As a House subcomittee meets today for an open congressional hearing on UFOs, the question of life on other planets may take center stage in the public square. In The Daily Article for May 17, 2022, Dr. Ryan Denison looks into what the Bible says about alien life and suggests why this should matter to Christians. Author: Dr. Ryan Denison Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe...
May 16, 2022•7 min
An 18-year-old shooter killed 10 and injured 3 in Buffalo, New York, as part of a mass shooting believed to be racially motivated and tied to "replacement theory." In The Daily Article for May 16, 2022, Dr. Ryan Denison recounts the facts of five mass shootings that happened within the span of three days and cautions Christians against straying from truth. Author: Dr. Ryan Denison Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe...
May 16, 2022•8 min
News broke Thursday that Finland and Sweden are in the final stages of applying to join NATO. Of the two nations, Finland's decision is far more likely to increase tensions with Russia going forward. In The Daily Article for May 13, 2022, Dr. Ryan Denison explains how the US has interacted with proxy wars in the past and the implications for proxy wars between NATO and Russia in the future. He then leads us to prayer for global leadership and godly wisdom. Author: Dr. Ryan Denison Narrator: Chri...
May 13, 2022•8 min
The Senate voted on the Women’s Health Protect Act yesterday, which failed to garner the requisite 60 votes. However, the vote was largely symbolic for the pro-choice cause. In The Daily Article for May 12, 2022, Dr. Ryan Denison explains why the abortion debate has become so intertwined with our nation’s sense of religious freedom. He then goes on to remind us that how we fight for children in the womb matters to God as much as the fact that the unborn are not the only souls potentially at stak...
May 12, 2022•8 min
Robert Hyde was sentenced to thirty-five years in prison, where his life changed forever. He found Christ through a prison ministry and eventually became the lead pastor of Grace Baptist Church in 2019. He was released a few weeks ago on parole. In The Daily Article for May 11, 2022, Ryan Denison shares the life-changing work prison ministries are doing all over the country, reminding us that God’s plan for our lives are irrevocable and to a higher standard. Author: Dr. Ryan Denison Narrator: Ch...
May 11, 2022•7 min
Article Description: The Supreme Court’s abortion leak will "likely to generate a wave of employee activism that dwarf[s] anything that [has] come before." In The Daily Article for May 10, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison shows us the importance of building relationships with your cultural opponents through servant leadership, forgive them where needed, and to seek their forgiveness where needed. The more they persecute you, the more they need your intercession and your love. Author: Dr. Jim Denison Narrat...
May 10, 2022•8 min
As pro-life organizations are being set on fire and pro-choice activists are protesting outside of the homes of Supreme Court justices John Roberts and Brett Kavanaugh, one protestor said, "The time for civility is over, man. Being polite doesn't get you anywhere." In The Daily Article for May 9, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison asks if civility and decency are "secondary values," points to David French's writing on Christian civility, and reminds Christians that we are biblically mandated to forgive other...
May 09, 2022•8 min
Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 8, 2022. In The Daily Article for May 6, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers Ephesians 6:1–3 and Paul's exhortation to "obey your parents in the Lord." He also points to multiple mental health articles on Denison Forum for ways to respond practically to the stress and anxiety of these days. Author: Dr. Jim Denison Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe
May 06, 2022•8 min
