The original Princess Leia dress from Star Wars was expected to bring in $2 million at auction but failed to do so. Dr. Jim Denison uses this story to then discuss the power of ideas to change the world, the growing insistence of Pride Month, why people behave badly, and how Christians can respond biblically and redemptively to the temptations of the day. Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Denison Ministries' daily devotion and worship ministry: First15 , Subscribe: http://www.denis...
Jun 29, 2023•7 min
Last Friday, Scooter won the 2023 World’s Ugliest Dog contest in Petaluma, California. In other news, a newborn girl left in a Florida Safe Haven Baby Box was adopted by the firefighter who found her. Contrast these good news stories with recent headlines announcing the further decline of the church in America. However, when you pull back the curtain on what’s been written, the story changes—for the better. Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/su...
Jun 28, 2023•6 min
If you live in Russia, you must be wondering what last weekend’s uprising means for your future. If you live in the US, you should be asking the same question, though for different reasons: the effects on those who hold nuclear power, the effects on global markets, and the threat of even greater instability and oppression should Vladimir Putin fall. In such instances, it’s easy to feel like powerless victims of forces beyond our understanding or control. When we are living on “the brink of great...
Jun 27, 2023•8 min
On Friday, the man known as “Putin’s chef” seemed on the verge of overthrowing Putin himself. Now he has been exiled to Belarus, where he may be targeted for assassination. Meanwhile, Putin remains in power. But is he really? Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Read The Daily Article: https://www.denisonforum.org/current-events/global/prigozhins-coup-putin/...
Jun 26, 2023•7 min
Tomorrow marks the one-year anniversary of when the Supreme Court officially overturned Roe v. Wade and returned the issue of abortion law to the states. And while more than 24,000 lives have been saved in the time since, current trends cast a heavy shadow on where America might be headed on this issue. With so much left undecided, how can we best help both the unborn and the mothers struggling to weigh their future with the life of their child? Author: Ryan Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins S...
Jun 23, 2023•8 min
As King Charles, the British Titanic Society, and more across the globe pray for the survival of the five people onboard the Titan submersible, we are reminded of the many who doubt the efficacy of prayer. Does God truly listen to us? Can we prove it? Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Denison Forum website: https://www.denisonforum.org/ Read The Daily Article: https://www.denisonforum.org/daily-article/king-charles-praying-titan-subm...
Jun 22, 2023•7 min
The search for the missing Titanic submersible Titan continues, and Hunter Biden is facing charges of failing to pay federal income tax and illegally possessing a weapon. These recent headlines speak to our politics, our morality, and our religion and how Christians, particularly, shouldn’t fear sharing the gospel, “the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes” (Romans 1:16). Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Read The Dail...
Jun 21, 2023•7 min
The deep-diving submersible Titan, used to take people to see the wreck of the Titanic, has gone missing in the Atlantic Ocean with its passengers and crew aboard. Why are so many people focusing on five missing people out of a global population of more than eight billion? The answer lies in our creation, but what is the answer to our fallen humanity? Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Read The Daily Article: https://www.denisonforum....
Jun 20, 2023•8 min
According to the Smithsonian Institution, “Juneteenth marks our country’s second independence day.” On this day in 1865, some 2,000 Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, where they announced that the more than 250,000 enslaved black people in the state were free by executive decree. The day became known as “Juneteenth” by the newly freed people in Texas and eventually became a federal holiday. As such, today illustrates the path to cultural transformation our nation urgently needs. Autho...
Jun 19, 2023•8 min
When the Southern Baptist Convention met this week, a number of issues were on the docket. None, however, received the same notoriety as the decision to officially sever ties with Saddleback Church over their choice to name women as pastors. But while that final verdict has received most of the attention, the reasoning behind it points to a crucial lesson for applying God’s word to our culture today. Author: Ryan Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Read Dr. Jim Denison's article: “ Should women ...
Jun 16, 2023•7 min
Per Gallup, more Americans say they are conservative on social issues than liberal or moderate. In light of this surprising good news, what can we learn that will help us make a transforming impact on our lost culture? Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Read The Daily Article: https://www.denisonforum.org/daily-article/social-conservatism-us-rising/...
Jun 15, 2023•8 min
The University of Oklahoma women’s softball team made history recently when it became only the second team to win three national titles in a row. But OU’s coach, Patty Gasso, and her players are making headlines for another reason: their Christian witness. Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Read The Daily Article: https://www.denisonforum.org/daily-article/ou-womens-softball-christian-witness/ See Grace Lyon's remarkable “ Letter to S...
Jun 14, 2023•7 min
As Donald Trump faces arraignment in Miami today, the outcome of his indictment could upset American democracy in the 2024 presidential race. What are the possible outcomes? And what can Christians do about our increasingly divided culture along political lines? Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Read The Daily Article: https://www.denisonforum.org/daily-article/donald-trump-arraigned-today-democracy-danger-collapse/ Denison Forum Pod...
Jun 13, 2023•7 min
Former President Donald Trump is set to appear in a Miami courtroom tomorrow after a federal indictment unsealed Friday charged him with 37 felony counts related to his handling of classified information. How have we come to this “fraught moment for American democracy,” as the Wall Street Journal has described it? What is the way forward? Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Read The Daily Article: https://www.denisonforum.org/daily-art...
Jun 12, 2023•8 min
Pat Robertson passed away Thursday at the age of ninety-three. The founder of the Christian Broadcasting Network and longtime host of its flagship program, “The 700 Club,” was among the most influential figures in evangelical life for half a century. However, at times, he was also among the most controversial. What can we learn from his legacy to help us build our own in a way that glorifies God and helps people know him better? Author: Ryan Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://...
Jun 09, 2023•8 min
Scripture makes clear that our fundamental job as Christians is to help people in every culture know Jesus and follow his word. Far too often, however, we make the mistake of underestimating how creative God can be in accomplishing that task. Two recent examples of the Lord working in unique ways challenge us to think bigger when it comes to what it means to translate his word to the lost around us. Author: Ryan Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe...
Jun 08, 2023•7 min
Early Tuesday morning, a significant portion of the Nova Kakhovka dam and hydroelectric power station along the Dnieper River in Ukraine was destroyed. Now much of Ukraine’s most fertile land—and the projected battleground for its impending assault on Russia’s forces—is underwater. Most have blamed Russia, but is it that simple? And why should it matter to us? Author: Ryan Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Read The Daily Article: https://www.den...
Jun 07, 2023•9 min
When Georgia recently joined the growing list of states that allow Digital Driver’s Licenses, they likely suspected that it could create a few issues. However, naked selfies likely were not at the top of their list. But all technology has a dark side, and that reality is particularly important when it comes to the growing trend of relying on AI for answers to some of our most pressing questions about God. Author: Ryan Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/sub...
Jun 06, 2023•7 min
The Tiananmen Square Massacre occurred on June 4, 1989, a startling event that revealed the brutality of the Chinese government. Today, as North Korea and Russia join China in bringing political instability to the globe, how ought we to react? What can we do as individual Christians to counter such apocalyptic danger? Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Read The Daily Article: https://www.denisonforum.org/daily-article/chinas-present-a...
Jun 05, 2023•8 min
Two staples of the Christian life for many—Chick-fil-A and The Chosen—have faced calls for boycotts in recent days after both have been accused of perpetuating a “woke” agenda. But have they? And even if that were true, are boycotts really the best way to respond? The answer is more complicated than you might think. Author: Ryan Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Read The Daily Article: https://www.denisonforum.org/daily-article/chick-fil-a-boyco...
Jun 02, 2023•7 min
In response to Pride Month, Princeton professor Robert George is launching “Fidelity Month” today, “a month dedicated to the importance of fidelity to God, spouses and families, our country, and our communities.” How should Christians respond to our increasingly secular and postmodern culture? Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe The Fidelity Month initiative will launch today, June 1st, with a webinar open to the public at 2 p.m. EST. ...
Jun 01, 2023•8 min
After the LA Dodgers reversed their decision to disinvite the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to their Pride Night Celebration, pitcher and noted Christian Clayton Kershaw spoke up in disagreement. His response illustrates a thoughtful way to use our influence for Christ. Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Read The Daily Article: https://www.denisonforum.org/daily-article/clayton-kershaw-statement-sisters-of-perpetual-indulgence/...
May 31, 2023•7 min
After releasing Pride-themed clothing for children, Target has lost $10 billion in market valuation. As Pride month begins this Thursday, such issues raise an important question: Should Christians boycott “woke” companies? Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Read The Daily Article: https://www.denisonforum.org/daily-article/target-loses-10-billion-over-pride-themed-kids-clothing/...
May 30, 2023•7 min
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R., Calif.) announced last night that they have reached an agreement to raise the nation’s borrowing limit. In the midst of our bitterly divisive partisan environment, it’s worth remembering on this Memorial Day the true purpose of government and the heroes who paid the ultimate price to fulfill that purpose. Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Read The Daily Article: https://www.de...
May 29, 2023•7 min
The same technology that enables AI to read our thoughts has also helped the paralyzed to walk, the mute to speak, and scientists to find potential remedies to the superbugs that kill more than a million people a year. But as the line between science fiction and science fact becomes increasingly blurred, how are we to know when we cross a threshold from which we may not be able to return? Author: Ryan Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Read The D...
May 26, 2023•8 min
Joe Hollins, a man without a home, saved Claudia Jimenez and her two children from an apartment fire. This story serves as a cultural parable as Dr. Jim Denison cites Pete Buttigieg on the culture wars, Tim Keller’s steadfast commitment to biblical orthodoxy, C. S. Lewis’ “Christianity and” heresy, and Billy Graham’s inspiring words on our need to set God’s word as the foundation to our lives. Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Read T...
May 25, 2023•7 min•Ep. 1
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to begin his formal presidential campaign today, joining a growing list of candidates including South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, former Vice President Mike Pence, and former President Donald Trump. In today’s Daily Article, Dr. Jim Denison considers what makes the US presidency unique, the foundational decision we must all make today, and how to “find your why” as a Christian who seeks to impact our culture. Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins S...
May 24, 2023•7 min
San Francisco has designated D’Arcy Drollinger as the city’s first “drag laureate,” and Pride Month begins next week. Consequently, LGBTQ-themed advertising will proliferate and often focus on children. Why is that? And for those who believe in biblical morality, what can be done to protect children from such secular, postmodern ideology? Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe See Janet Denison’s “ Why is he wearing a dress? ” Read The Da...
May 23, 2023•8 min
Pastor Tim Keller met his Savior on Friday, May 19, 2023, at the age of seventy-two after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. We can learn much from his enduring wisdom, and we can draw inspiration from his commitment to serving Christ in one of the most challenging environments for biblical truth in America. But there is another way we can benefit from Dr. Keller’s ministry, one that was brought into sharp relief by the passing on the same day of another cultural icon. Author: Jim Denison,...
May 22, 2023•8 min
In anticipation of their tenth annual Pride Night, the LA Dodgers originally invited the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a group that also goes by the name LA Dragnuns, to be part of the event. After pushback from those who rightly consider them to be an anti-Catholic hate group, they rescinded that offer, and the ensuing controversy has left people on both sides of the issue angry with them. As such, there are two important lessons we can take from their story. Author: Ryan Denison, PhD Narrat...
May 19, 2023•8 min
