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The Daily Article

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The Daily Article Podcast offers news discerned differently every Monday through Friday morning. With biblical insight into the day’s latest news and current events, this narrated edition of Dr. Jim Denison’s email newsletter presents a nonpartisan perspective on what’s happening now and how Christians can respond biblically to the culture at large.

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Supreme Court refuses to block Texas abortion law

The US Supreme Court chose this week not to overturn a Texas abortion bill. In The Daily Article for September 3, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains the significance of this decision, describes the tragic consequences of abortion, uses this story as a case study for effective cultural engagement, and closes with personal questions leading us into God's best for our lives and our culture. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at den...

Sep 03, 202115 min

Is God “the hottest thing in fashion”?

Two surprising stories about faith are in today's news. In The Daily Article for September 2, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells these stories, explains why abiding in Christ is so vital to experiencing the truth these stories illustrate, focuses on two barriers to such surrender, and closes with God's call to live as his "Beloved." The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonforum.org/subscribe ....

Sep 02, 202113 min

Max Lucado’s church surprises members with $100 to use or "pay forward": Practical ways to fight fear with faith

A church surprised its members by giving them $100 during worship last Sunday. In The Daily Article for August 31, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells this story, focuses on examples of people changing lives forever, explains the need for faith in the face of fear, discusses a biblical text that invites us to such a commitment, and closes with a contemporary example of miraculous faith. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonf...

Sep 01, 202113 min

Volunteer veterans save hundreds from the Taliban: Four ways to win the spiritual war every Christian is fighting

A group of military volunteers in Afghanistan risked their lives to save hundreds from the Taliban. In The Daily Article for August 31, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells their story, reports on Harvard University's atheist chief chaplain, identifies the true enemy every Christian faces, and defines four steps to spiritual victory every believer should take today. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonforum.org/subscribe ....

Aug 31, 202113 min

The latest on Hurricane Ida: Five ways to join God in redeeming disaster

Hurricane Ida is devastating Louisiana and areas to its north today. In The Daily Article for August 30, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison updates the latest on the hurricane, the crisis in Afghanistan, and the coronavirus pandemic as he identifies five ways we can join God in redeeming the storms of our lives. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonforum.org/subscribe ....

Aug 30, 202113 min

The latest on US soldiers killed in Kabul airport attack: A tribute to our military and God's call to spiritual courage

Two explosions at Kabul's airport killed 13 US soldiers yesterday. In The Daily Article for August 27, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison offers a tribute to our fallen heroes, then he identifies the power and path by which we can make this a nation worthy of their sacrifice. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonforum.org/subscribe .

Aug 27, 202113 min

Kanye West's name change and the danger of hot dogs: The invitation, promise, and power of praying in God's Spirit

Kanye West filed court documents this week to legally change his name to "Ye." In The Daily Article for August 26, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains why this news is relevant to Christians, explores God's invitation to transformational prayer in the power of his Spirit, identifies practical ways we can take to experience this power today, and invites us to take our next step today. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonf...

Aug 26, 202114 min

The accidental broadcast of a satanic ritual and the tragedy of taxpayer-funded abortion: How we got here and God's formula for spiritual victory

An accidental broadcast of a satanic service is making news. In The Daily Article for August 25, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells this story, focuses on the issue of taxpayer-funded abortion that is not making the news but should, explains how our country adopted such moral relativism, and identifies God's formula for spiritual victory today. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonforum.org/subscribe ....

Aug 25, 202114 min

Texas town "essentially closed" by COVID-19: How to prepare for your next crisis before it happens

Iraan, Texas, has been "essentially closed" by COVID-19. In The Daily Article for August 24, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells this story, focuses on other challenges in the news, explains how our culture has become so secular and self-reliant, and identifies a path to preparing for our next crisis in the omnipotence of our Father. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonforum.org/subscribe ....

Aug 24, 202114 min

Tropical Storm Henri, floods in Tennessee, and the latest from Afghanistan: A pastor's prophetic message and the key to transforming spiritual power

Tropical Storm Henri and the latest from Afghanistan are dominating today's news. In The Daily Article for August 23, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison discusses these stories, explores a Wall Street Journal article on the "unconquerable Islamic world," focuses on a German pastor's prophetic sermon, and identifies specific steps we can take to experience the transforming power of God's Spirit today. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at...

Aug 23, 202117 min

The Taliban are killing people with Bibles on their cellphones: Praying for Afghan Christians and emulating their courage

Christians in Afghanistan are facing persecution and death under the Taliban. In The Daily Article for August 20, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison describes their plight, contrasts the challenges of nation building with the advance of God's kingdom, calls us to make three empowering commitments, and closes by quoting from a powerful essay that invites us to courageous faith today. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonforum.org/...

Aug 20, 202115 min

Will al-Qaeda attack America again? Three practical responses

What does the Taliban's victory in Afghanistan mean for al-Qaeda and future attacks on America? In The Daily Article for August 19, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison discusses this vital issue, explaining the history and links between the two groups, noting expert opinion on this question, and closing with three practical steps Christians can take today. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonforum.org/subscribe ....

Aug 19, 202113 min

The future for women in Afghanistan and four commitments crucial to the future of America

What is the future for women in Afghanistan under the Taliban? In The Daily Article for August 18, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explores this issue in the context of cultural revolutions past and present, four biblical commitments essential to flourishing, and the crucial biblical question we should all ask today. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonforum.org/subscribe ....

Aug 18, 202112 min

What would God want America to do in Afghanistan?

As the fall of Afghanistan dominates global news, many are asking what responsibility America has to Afghans now in danger as our forces leave the country. In The Daily Article for August 17, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison examines this question culturally, theologically, and biblically, then he identifies practical ways we can respond in action and intercession today. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonforum.org/subscribe ...

Aug 17, 202112 min

What does God think of the Taliban?

The Taliban's sweeping victory in Afghanistan is dominating today's news. In The Daily Article for August 16, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains the origins and beliefs of the Taliban, then he calls us to respond biblically with intercession that glorifies God. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonforum.org/subscribe .

Aug 16, 202110 min

Are you woke? 7 cultural terms every Christian should understand

Wokeness. Cancel culture. Critical race theory. Christians need to know what these terms mean to better understand today’s culture and bring Jesus’ truth to the world. In The Daily Article for Friday, August 13, 2021, Denison Forum staff writer Mark Legg provides definitions for seven hot-button issues all Christians should know and understand. This Daily Article is written by Mark Legg and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonforum.org/subscribe ....

Aug 13, 202111 min

The modern minimalist movement is “sparking joy,” but true joy is more than a spark

Marie Kondo’s mantra, “Does it spark joy?,” helped launch a minimalist resurgence in the last few years—but her definition of joy is far too narrow compared to how God defines joy. In The Daily Article for Thursday, August 12, 2021, Denison Forum Staff Writer Mark Legg looks at the modern minimalist movement and how Christians should consider what true joy looks like. This Daily Article is written by Mark Legg and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonforum.org/subscri...

Aug 12, 20219 min

How popular talent shows are exposing our American idols

Talent shows like America’s Got Talent and American Idol have been popular for decades, but our collective needs for idols of a different sort has guest author Mark Turman considering our idols of today, three reasons we create our own idols, and three questions to self-assess whether you’re turning to an idol instead of to God. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonforum.org/subscribe ....

Aug 11, 202110 min

Do you have fewer than 3 friends? Here are 4 ways to deepen your connections

A study by the Survey Center on American Life says that nearly half of all Americans have fewer than three friends. In The Daily Article for August 10, 2021, pastor Mark Turman considers the implications of this study on our “epidemic of loneliness,” then he turns to four biblical ways Christians can deepen their connections and become the remedy for this epidemic. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonforum.org/subsc...

Aug 10, 202111 min

Gonzo cross-dresses and woman sues McDonald's for their commercials: "The whole philosophy of Hell" and the path to eternal significance

A cross-dressing Gonzo and woman suing McDonald's for their cheeseburger commercials are in today's news. In The Daily Article for August 9, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains these stories, focuses on the "whole philosophy of Hell" and its two applications in our culture, and closes with Jesus' invitation to live and serve as his partner in his kingdom. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonforum.org/subscribe ....

Aug 09, 20218 min

Olympic athlete Daniel Jervis praises God after he loses: The latest on Jane Marczewski and God's invitation to make him our "refuge and strength"

Olympic athlete Daniel Jervis made news when he lost his race but praised God anyway. In The Daily Article for August 6, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells his story, provides an update on Jane Marczewski after her interview with Chris Cuomo, and focuses on God's invitation to make him our "refuge and strength" today. Today's Daily Article was written and narrated by Dr. Jim Denison. Subscribe to the email newsletter at denisonforum.org/subscribe.

Aug 06, 20217 min

Woman completes handwritten Bible: Surprising good news and the path to the transforming joy of Jesus

A woman in South Carolina recently finished a nine-year-long project of copying the entire Bible by hand. In The Daily Article for August 5, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains why her story is especially noteworthy, focuses on some surprising good news, identifies three enemies of joy, and describes the path to the transforming joy of Jesus. Today's Daily Article was written and narrated by Dr. Jim Denison. Subscribe to the email newsletter at denisonforum.org/subscribe.

Aug 05, 20217 min

Jane Marczewski will not continue on America's Got Talent: An honest prayer in pain and the promise of God's redeeming presence

Jane Marczewski, aka Nightbirde, earned a standing ovation on America's Got Talent but will not be able to continue in the competition. In The Daily Article for August 4, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains why, reports on the latest regarding the Gov. Cuomo sexual misconduct investigation, and focuses on a heartfelt biblical prayer we can pray to experience God's redeeming presence and grace. Today's Daily Article was written and narrated by Dr. Jim Denison. Subscribe to The Daily Article email news...

Aug 04, 20218 min

Simone Biles wins bronze, Justin Bieber offers support: Shoes with satanic pentagrams and the choice all Christians must make

Simone Biles won bronze in today's balance beam finals at the Tokyo Olympics. In The Daily Article for August 3, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison focuses on this story and Justin Bieber's recent support for her, reports on Converse shoes with satanic pentagrams, the "Gay Games," and other examples of cultural deceptions, and closes with God's call to "choose this day whom you will serve." Today's Daily Article was written and narrated by Dr. Jim Denison. Subscribe to The Daily Article email newsletter at d...

Aug 03, 20219 min

Why Luke Bryan is on the cover of People magazine: The best way to prepare for the future

Country superstar Luke Bryan is on the cover of People magazine, but not for reasons we might expect. In The Daily Article for August 2, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains this story, then he focuses on the fact of mortality, describes the best way to prepare for the future, and points to Jesus' invitation to wear his "yoke" of purpose and significance. Today's Daily Article was written and narrated by Dr. Jim Denison. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonforum.org/subscribe ....

Aug 02, 20217 min

Three facts you may not know about Lady Diana's wedding

Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer were married forty years ago yesterday. In The Daily Article for July 30, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison describes three facts he did not know that day, examines Cuban healthcare as an example of misinformation in the media, and points to three practical ways we can use our influence to shape the culture today. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonforum.org/subscribe ....

Jul 30, 20218 min

How to read the news to redeem the culture

A remarkable gem called the "Serendipity Sapphire" is making news. In The Daily Article for July 29, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains why, focuses on ways the Denison Forum is helping readers curate and respond to the news, and closes with an invitation to eternal significance. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonforum.org/subscribe .

Jul 29, 20217 min

Simone Biles withdraws from individual all-around competition at the Olympics: Seeing our challenges in light of God's redemptive grace

Simone Biles withdrew this morning from the final individual all-around competition at the Olympics due to mental health issues. In The Daily Article for July 28, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells the story of her life and faith, then he points to ways God can use our challenges to guide us into his best future. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonforum.org/subscribe ....

Jul 28, 20218 min

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's daughter added to royal line of succession: The key to changing human nature

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's daughter has been added to the royal line of succession. In The Daily Article for July 27, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains this story, discusses good and bad news in the news, and focuses on God's promise to change human nature if we will submit to his Spirit and partner with his purpose. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonforum.org/subscribe ....

Jul 27, 20217 min

Are wildfires and drought the judgment of God? An urgent lesson for every follower of Jesus

Massive wildfires and an historic drought are making headlines today. In The Daily Article for July 26, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison examines whether these disasters are the judgment of God, then he focuses on an urgent fact every Christian should embrace today. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonforum.org/subscribe .

Jul 26, 20218 min
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