THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR AUGUST 13, 2020 Stories regarding a Bible burning in Portland continue to generate controversy. Today's podcast examines this issue, then we discuss the cultural rejection of biblical truth and a way to live that will "set you free." ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org ....
Aug 13, 2020•8 min
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR AUGUST 12, 2020 Joe Biden selected Kamala Harris yesterday as his running mate. Today's podcast tells this story, then we focus on ways we can live as exiles that lead us and others closer to Jesus. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org ....
Aug 12, 2020•7 min
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR AUGUST 11, 2020 Violence in Chicago, New York City, and Washington, DC, is making news. Today's podcast examines these tragic stories, then we explore a "theology of exile" that empowers us to live confidently in these difficult days. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org ....
Aug 11, 2020•7 min
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR AUGUST 10, 2020 Joe Biden is expected to announce his vice-presidential nominee this week. Today's podcast discusses the eight positions you and I might take with regard to the election, then we focus on three biblical commitments we owe Mr. Biden's nominee, whoever this person is. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at co...
Aug 10, 2020•7 min
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR AUGUST 07, 2020 The tragic explosion in Beirut continues to make headlines. Today's podcast explores what happened, then we consider the anniversary of Hiroshima, the threat of nuclear attack today, and three ways to navigate these "non-linear" days in God's power and peace. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@...
Aug 07, 2020•7 min
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR AUGUST 06, 2020 A statue of Billy Graham will be installed in the US Capitol. Today's podcast explores this announcement as a parable for our culture, then we discuss ways that human hearts infected by racism and other sins can be changed by God's love and power. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum...
Aug 06, 2020•7 min
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR AUGUST 05, 2020 John MacArthur and Greg Laurie have been in the news regarding California's worship restrictions. Today's podcast discusses their churches' responses, three biblical principles on church and state relations, and a mandate from Jesus that points the way forward. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comment...
Aug 05, 2020•7 min
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR AUGUST 04, 2020 Two sisters reunited after fifty years because of COVID-19. Today's podcast tells their happy story, then we respond to stories that do not end well by focusing on ways God uses lament to deepen our souls. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org ....
Aug 04, 2020•7 min
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR AUGUST 03, 2020 Activists burned a stack of Bibles outside a courthouse in Portland Friday night. Today's podcast recounts this story and other reasons for discouragement, then we focus on a profound statement by President Bush and three biblical principles that can empower us to change our culture. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org...
Aug 03, 2020•7 min
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 31, 2020 Why are Americans so conflicted over our responses to the pandemic? Today's podcast explores a fascinating answer to this question, then we consider two additional factors and focus on a guiding principle that can make an eternal difference in the lives we influence. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at com...
Jul 31, 2020•7 min
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 30, 2020 A man recently spent 267 days sailing solo around the world. Today's podcast tells his story, then we focus on what has changed since he left and ways to respond to the chaos of our days through the compelling power of character. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org ....
Jul 30, 2020•7 min
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 29, 2020 A church in Texas is using barbecue to minister during the pandemic. Today's podcast tells their story, then we focus on a biblical principle that liberates us to speak biblical truth with courage and power. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org ....
Jul 29, 2020•7 min
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 28, 2020 Rep. John Lewis is being remembered in the US Capitol today. Today's podcast discusses the faith leaders who led the civil rights movement, focuses on two changes many evangelicals need to make to assume cultural leadership today, and closes with three statements that are unfortunately controversial today. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn more about the Denison Forum, v...
Jul 28, 2020•7 min
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 27, 2020 Are these the "last days"? In light of two hurricanes and other headlines, today's podcast explores three predictions by Jesus in Luke 21, then we focus on two ways evangelicals can respond to our fallen culture with good news and compassion. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org ....
Jul 27, 2020•7 min
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 24, 2020 Lightning struck the Statue of Liberty this week. Today's podcast tells the story as a cultural metaphor, then we discuss our need for the God who empowers morality and liberty. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org ....
Jul 24, 2020•8 min
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 23, 2020 The US ordered the Chinese consulate in Houston to be closed. Today's podcast explains this escalating conflict, then we discuss my experiences in Beijing and focus on two transforming biblical responses. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org ....
Jul 23, 2020•7 min
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 22, 2020 The award-winning singer Billie Eilish recently discussed her changing views on religion. Today's podcast is my letter of response to her. I hope it will help you as you engage with people who share her views. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org ....
Jul 22, 2020•7 min
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 21, 2020 A town in Massachusetts recently legalized polyamory, meaning "many loves." Today's podcast reviews this growing movement, then we focus on J. I. Packer's death and legacy and conclude with God's call to speak biblical truth with courage today. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org ...
Jul 21, 2020•8 min
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 20, 2020 Rep. John Lewis died Friday at the age of eighty. Today's podcast looks back over his life and legacy, focusing especially on his commitment to "redemptive suffering," then calls us to stand sacrificially for biblical truth today. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org ....
Jul 20, 2020•8 min
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 17, 2020 Bari Weiss's resignation from the New York Times has generated headlines this week. Today's podcast tells her story, then we examine the "new consensus" she identifies and its crucial significance for Christians and our larger culture. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org ....
Jul 17, 2020•8 min
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 16, 2020 Goya Foods CEO Bob Unanue is facing boycott calls for making positive statements about President Trump. Today's podcast tells his story, then we explain "cancel culture" and discuss the biblical invitation to speak truth with courage and grace. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org ...
Jul 16, 2020•8 min
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 15, 2020 In recent days, churches and Christian statues across the country have been vandalized. Today's podcast tells that story, then we focus on reasons for the media's lack of coverage and ways we can respond with the love of Christ. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org ....
Jul 15, 2020•7 min
In early 2020, Denison Forum interviewed Mark David Hall, author of Did America Have a Christian Founding?: Separating Modern Myth from Historical Truth . As Matthew J. Franck wrote, Hall’s book is “a fresh look at the very real extent to which Christian thought and belief played a vital role in the making of our country.” In this bonus episode, Hall discusses the separation of church and state, the religious natures of the Founding Fathers, and why religious liberty still matters today....
Jul 14, 2020•26 min
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 14, 2020 A friend fighting Stage IV cancer was away seeking treatment when his friends rebuilt his Ford Bronco. Today's podcast tells their story, then we explore new research highlighting three phases of life disruption and focus on two biblical responses that lead to true significance. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or ema...
Jul 14, 2020•7 min
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 13, 2020 Two men saved children from a burning building in Arizona recently. Today's podcast tells their stories, then we focus on ways we can experience more deeply God's love by sharing it with those in need. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org ....
Jul 13, 2020•7 min
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 10, 2020 CNN host Don Lemon stated this week that Jesus "was not perfect when he was here on this earth." Today's podcast discusses his statement and his religious beliefs, then we identify a way we can share biblical truth with those who do not believe that the Bible is true. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at co...
Jul 10, 2020•6 min
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 09, 2020 The Supreme Court issued two rulings yesterday that are good news for evangelicals. Today's podcast reviews their decisions, then we pivot from bad news to the best news and the path to God's "perfect peace." ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org ....
Jul 09, 2020•7 min
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 08, 2020 A man drove his pickup truck while fighting off one of the world's deadliest snakes. Today's podcast tells his story, then we focus on two principles that lead to lives God can bless and use to bless the world. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org ....
Jul 08, 2020•7 min
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 07, 2020 A flight to nowhere and drive-in movies in Walmart parking lots are making news. Today's podcast tells their stories, then we focus on a fascinating study of "social solidarity" and apply its findings to God's plan for blessing our nation and her people. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denison...
Jul 07, 2020•6 min
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 6, 2020 For the thirteenth time in the last fourteen years, Joey Chestnut won the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. However, as a sign of the times, Saturday's event was held at a private location rather than in front of large crowds as in the past and the judges wore masks. This weekend, we saw a July Fourth like no other in living memory. In today's podcast, we focus on a biblical declaration that leads to God's blessing despite all circumstances, then we pause...
Jul 06, 2020•8 min