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With everything going on in our world today, it's understandable if it's begun to feel like we're living in the end times. Given that temptation, however, it's important to remember that God's still moving in ways that resemble Acts far more than Revelation. I needed that reminder this week and found it in the story of a pastor from Thailand. Let's take a closer look at his story.   Author: Ryan Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Read The Daily Article: https://www.denisonforum.org/daily-article/buddhist-monk-thai-gang-member-christian-pastor/ Somphon Sriwichai profile is worth reading Note: In addition to The Daily Article, Denison Ministries produces First15, a daily devotional experience with God; Foundations with Janet, a Bible study resource for individuals and small groups; and Christian Parenting, resources to help parents raise children to know and love the Lord. These ministries are intended to work collectively to build a movement of culture-changing Christians as a catalyst for spiritual awakening and more transformation. We encourage you to try them today.  

The “word of the year” is an apt one for 2023 and speaks rather well to the state of our culture. In fact, Cambridge Dictionary stated that their word of the year “reminds us that humans still need to bring their critical thinking” into play. In today's Daily Article, Dr. Jim Denison argues that such critical thinking skills are unlikely to be popular in a “post-truth” culture that measures facts by feelings and moral standards by personal opinion. But Christians must apply their critical thinking and spiritual insight to today's news if we truly want to see change in the world. Author: Jim Denison, PhD  Narrator: Chris Elkins  Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe  Read The Daily Article: https://www.denisonforum.org/daily-article/word-of-the-year-2023-cambridge-dictionary/ Listen to The Denison Forum Podcast as Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison discuss what college students needs to know about the war in Israel.  

Jesus said, “You will hear of wars and rumors of wars.” So when terrorists strike, missiles are fired, and ground wars begin in the Middle East, it's easy to question whether the end times are coming. To add to our anxiety, the words surrounding how Christians discuss the end times are daunting: Eschatology. Premillennialism. Postmillennialism. Dispensationalism. Replacement theology. What do they mean? Do they all have the same importance? Should we care about them today? In this episode of The Denison Forum Podcast, Dr. Jim Denison and his son Dr. Ryan Denison join Dr. Mark Turman for an insightful discussion on end-times thinking as it relates to the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza. In the end—whenever the end truly may come—let's remember how Jesus completed his statement on the rumors of wars: “See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place” (Matthew 24:6). Topics (01:24): One month into the war, what's going on in Israel? (06:24): What is eschatology? And why does it matter in the Middle East right now? (09:10): Why do many American Christians hold to a dispensational view of the end times? (16:07): Is having a right eschatology a primary doctrine of Christianity? (22:55): Is Israel our key indictor of the end times coming? (26:24): Are Israelites still God's people? (31:03): Are Christians too focused on predicting the end times? (34:53): Why the end times matter for you right now (40:40): Closing prayer Resources Transcript (PDF) Is the conflict in Israel a sign of the end times? Are we living in the end times? More on the war in Israel by Denison Ministries The Gift of Immanuel: A 25-Day Advent Devotional About Dr. Jim Denison Jim Denison, PhD, is a cultural theologian and the founder and CEO of Denison Ministries. He speaks biblically into significant cultural issues at Denison Forum. He is the chief author of The Daily Article and has written more than 30 books, including The Coming Tsunami, the Biblical Insight to Tough Questions series, and The Fifth Great Awakening. About Dr. Ryan Denison Ryan Denison, PhD, is the Senior Editor for Theology at Denison Forum. Ryan writes The Daily Article every Friday and contributes writing and research to many of the ministry's productions. He holds a PhD in church history from BH Carroll Theological Institute after having earned his MDiv at Truett Seminary. He's authored The Path to Purpose, What Are My Spiritual Gifts?, How to Bless God by Blessing Others, 7 Deadly Sins, and has contributed writing or research to every Denison Forum book. About Dr. Mark Turman Dr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today's culture. About Denison Forum Denison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.

The dangers of Christian nationalism Andrew L. Whitehead's accessible book American Idolatry: How Christian Nationalism Betrays the Gospel and Threatens the Church raises difficult but necessary questions about the influence of Christian nationalism in America. What is Christian nationalism? Why is it dangerous for our faith, our churches, and our country? How can Christians see through Christian nationalism as a false god that twists the good news of Jesus away from his call to “love your neighbor as yourself”? Many Christians have influence, power, and opportunity, but many of us also need to learn more holy ways to utilize power. We need to be wise and wary of the devil's call to fear and the culture's call to violence. God's call is for us to steward our salt and light well personally and in community so that all, and not just some, can flourish. Topics How to be faithfully American in modern America (01:59) What is Christian nationalism? (06:52) How does Christian nationalism differ from patriotism? (09:46) What does a US flag in a sanctuary represent? (12:54) The three idols of Christian nationalism: power, fear, and violence (19:03) The pervasive nature of nationalism (28:22) Defining white Christian nationalism (32:08) It's not about rewriting history but expanding it (38:17) How does fear work against us in standing up to nationalism? (44:15) A clearer understanding of religious liberty (47:57) Concerning racism and immigration (52:57) Who were you writing for? (56:37) Resources Transcript (PDF) American Idolatry: How Christian Nationalism Betrays the Gospel and Threatens the Church, Andrew L. Whitehead Andrew L. Whitehead's extended bio About Andrew L. Whitehead Andrew L. Whitehead (PhD, Baylor University) is associate professor of sociology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, where he codirects the Association of Religion Data Archives in the Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture. He is the author of American Idolatry: How Christian Nationalism Betrays the Gospel and Threatens the Church and the coauthor of Taking America Back for God: Christian Nationalism in the United States, which won the 2021 Distinguished Book Award from the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion. Whitehead has written for the Washington Post, NBC News, Time, and Religion News Service and speaks frequently about Christian nationalism. About Dr. Mark Turman Dr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today's culture. About Denison Forum Denison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.  

Rev. Bryan Dunagan, senior pastor of Highland Park Presbyterian Church in Dallas, Texas, passed away in his sleep two days ago. He was 44 and leaves behind his wife and three children. When such tragedies occur, it's natural to question God's goodness and fairness. But when we feel life's deepest pain, we can respond in two biblical ways.  Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Read The Daily Article: https://www.denisonforum.org/daily-article/bryan-dunagan-senior-pastor-in-dallas-dies-at-age-44/ In addition to The Daily Article, Denison Ministries produces First15, a daily devotional experience with God; Foundations with Janet, a Bible study resource for individuals and small groups; and Christian Parenting, resources to help parents raise children to know and love the Lord. These ministries are intended to work collectively to build a movement of culture-changing Christians as a catalyst for spiritual awakening and more transformation.   

Texas Baptist Men offers direct ways for you to help those in need.  Denison Forum seeks to help people think biblically and act redemptively as culture-changing Christians. In the midst of the war in Israel, we seek to inform believers with resources on how to think biblically about this current crisis. We are also calling on Christians to act redemptively by praying fervently, giving sacrificially, and going eagerly as the Holy Spirit directs. Texas Baptist Men is one of the most effective ministries through which believers can be that redemptive servant in this crisis. Topics Defining the BGCT, Texas Baptists, and Texas Baptist Men How is Texas Baptist Men involved in disaster relief? TBM's worldwide disaster relief How is TBM assisting in Israel? Are TBM chaplains involved in Israel? How are both Israelis and Palestinians being cared for? What is it like in Israel and Gaza right now? How can we pray for the work of Texas Baptist Men? How can people partner with Texas Baptist Men? A prayer for the work of TBM and peace around the world Resources Transcript (PDF) Texas Baptist Men Donate to Texas Baptist Men for disaster relief More Denison Ministries resources on the war in Israel About John-Travis Smith John-Travis Smith is the Associate Executive Director/CFO for Texas Baptist Men (TBM). He grew up in Royal Ambassadors, where he earned the Legion of Honor Award and has served Texas Baptist Men in a variety of capacities, including as vice president for finance and a member of the TBM Forever Foundation board. He also was pastor to young adults at First Baptist Church in Bryan since June 2013. Previously, he served 11 years at First Baptist Church in Hempstead, first as youth minister, later as associate pastor and eventually as interim pastor. Smith manages overall financial operations for TBM, oversees the office staff and updates policies and procedures in areas ranging from accounting to human resources. Smith earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance from Texas A&M University and his Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Kayla, have four children. About Dr. Mark Turman Dr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today's culture. About Denison Forum Denison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.  

As Christians, have we lost our religion? Evangelical altar calls are urgent invitations to respond to the Holy Spirit and the truth of God with humility, repentance, trust, and renewed obedience. Why do American evangelical Christians need to hear and answer such a call? Have some evangelicals turned things like influence, authority, credibility, and stability into idols? How can Christians become better missionaries to our current culture rather than cultural warriors? Our guest Dr. Russell Moore deals with these and other questions in his newest book, Losing our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America. Dr. Moore also briefly discusses events happening in Israel. Topics Defining evangelical and “altar call” | 02:08 How do altar calls frame your book? | 07:18 “What is not repaired is repeated” | 12:47 When good becomes a god | 18:36 Why we shouldn't be culture warriors | 24:11 On disagreement and dehumanizing | 32:10 Are Christians moving away from seeking political power? | 37:29 Moving past romanticized nostalgia | 46:08 On the war in Israel | 48:39 Resources Transcript (PDF) Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America, Russell Moore The best and worst of evangelical Christianity in America: An excerpt from Losing Our Religion by Russell Moore American Christians Should Stand with Israel under Attack, Russell Moore ‘Bothsidesism' About Hamas Is a Moral Failure, Russell Moore About Russell Moore Russell Moore is Editor in Chief of Christianity Today and is the author of Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America and many other books. About Dr. Mark Turman Dr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today's culture. About Denison Forum Denison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.

Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23, lost his arm from the elbow down in the Hamas attack at the Nova music festival. He was then captured, and authorities say Hamas is currently holding him hostage. His mother, Rachel Goldberg, is praying for his return and telling his story to the media, US senators, and Israeli politicians. She said, “I think when you're in hell, if you stop, then you're really stuck. So when you're going through hell, keep walking—and that's what I'm doing.” The Israeli people have done so since the beginning. And in this hinge point of history, what JPMorgan Chase chief executive Jamie Dimon calls “the most dangerous time the world has seen in decades,” what should we do? Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Read The Daily Article: https://www.denisonforum.org/daily-article/hersh-goldberg-polin-israeli-courage-and-the-challenge-of-our-lives/  In addition to The Daily Article, Denison Ministries produces: First15, a daily devotional experience with God Foundations with Janet, a Bible study resource for individuals and small groups Christian Parenting, resources to help parents raise children to know and love the Lord.  

When your children ask hard questions about conflict in the Middle East, what will you say? Parents and grandparents may feel overwhelmed and underprepared when it comes to talking about the ongoing crisis in Israel, but children are still affected by what they see and hear—and they often see and hear much more than we think, especially in our media-saturated culture. So how much should you share? How can you educate yourself on the conflict to speak confidently about it? To speak biblically about it? And how can we encourage our children to make a difference where they live even when war seems so far away? Steph Thurling, Executive Director of Christian Parenting, talks with Denison Ministries CEO Dr. Jim Denison. Together, they offer keen biblical insight and practical ways to talk about this crisis with your children and grandchildren. Topics A very short history of Israel and Palestine| 01:48 Who's occupying whom? | 04:21 The difference between Palestine and Hamas | 08:30 Why is Israel so important to so many? | 12:38 What does the Bible say about the current crisis in Israel? | 14:43 How can we talk with our kids about the Israel crisis? | 17:20 How can families show support for Israel? | 24:10 More resources on the crisis in Israel | 27:25 A prayer for the Middle East | 29:54 Resources Transcript (PDF) Talking with your kids about the war in Israel, Steph Thurling The Christian Parenting Podcast Network The latest Denison Forum content on the Israel crisis Radical Islam: What You Need to Know, Jim Denison Texas Baptist Men Red Cross State Department Travel Advisories: Israel, the West Bank and Gaza Council on Foreign Relations A Middle East Wake-Up Call, (paywall) Walter Russell Mead About Steph Thurling Steph Thurling is executive director of Christian Parenting, host of The Christian Parenting Podcast, and a mom of three amazing kids! Steph has her master's in youth, family, and culture from Fuller Theological Seminary and has a background in youth and children's ministry. She is co-author of Raising Prayerful Kids, a book that shares easy, life-giving, and fun ways to teach kids to pray. She loves helping families grow closer to each other and to God through meaningful experiences and conversations. Steph is a frequent speaker at churches and mom groups and is known for her relatable stories, practical ideas, and gentle encouragement. About Dr. Jim Denison Jim Denison, PhD, is a cultural theologian and the founder and CEO of Denison Ministries. He speaks biblically into significant cultural issues at Denison Forum. He is the chief author of The Daily Article and has written more than 30 books, including The Coming Tsunami, the Biblical Insight to Tough Questions series, and The Fifth Great Awakening. About Denison Forum Denison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.  

Dr. Jim Denison shares biblical insight and expert knowledge on the many questions swirling around the ongoing war in Israel: ●      What is a kibbutz, and why was one so brutally attacked by Hamas? ●      Is Hamas really a terror organization, or are they an oppressed group fighting for legitimate survival? ●      Does Hamas truly and rightfully represent the Palestinian people, or are they self appointed power mongers who refuse free elections and retain power by intimidation? ●      If a group is oppressed or attacked, are all means of retaliation legitimate? ●      Is all of history the story of one person oppressing another or one group or nation oppressing another? ●      Does God love Palestinians and Israelites? Resources ●      Unedited transcript (PDF) ●      How can we pray for Israel? Foundations with Janet ●      Talking with your kids about the war in Israel, Christian Parenting ●      Current DF resources on the war in Israel About Dr. Jim Denison Jim Denison, PhD, is a cultural theologian and the founder and CEO of Denison Ministries. He speaks biblically into significant cultural issues at Denison Forum. He is the chief author of The Daily Article and has written more than 30 books, including The Coming Tsunami, the Biblical Insight to Tough Questions series, and The Fifth Great Awakening. About Dr. Mark Turman Dr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today's culture. About Denison Forum Denison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.  

As war in Israel begins, questions abound. What is the crisis in Israel? Who is Hamas, and why did they attack Israel? How is Israel responding? Why should Christians care, and how should we pray and help? What might this new conflict mean for larger nations? How is faith and religion sometimes used as a cloak to cover a relentless pursuit of power? Dr. Jim Denison discusses these and other critical issues connected to the new war between Israel and Hamas. Note: This episode was recorded on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. Topics ●      Who is Hamas? | 03:02 ●      How does Hamas view Christians? | 05:15 ●      Understanding Israel's geography | 07:21 ●      Defining “occupied territory” | 12:30 ●      Why did Hamas attack now? | 19:10 ●      What are the larger ramifications of war in Israel? | 21:59 ●      Defining radical Islam | 29:14 ●      Cloaking power in religious garb | 36:08 ●      How should Christians view this conflict? | 41:46 ●      A prayer for the crisis | 51:25 Resources ●     Unedited transcript (PDF) ●     War in Israel resource page ●     Hamas and Radical Islam: What Christians need to know ●     How did the war in Israel happen? Israeli intelligence failures and spiritual warfare ●     “This is our 9/11”: Why did Hamas attack Israel? What comes next? ●     How to think biblically about Israel About Dr. Jim Denison Jim Denison, PhD, is a cultural theologian and the founder and CEO of Denison Ministries. He speaks biblically into significant cultural issues at Denison Forum. He is the chief author of The Daily Article and has written more than 30 books, including The Coming Tsunami, the Biblical Insight to Tough Questions series, and The Fifth Great Awakening. About Dr. Mark Turman Dr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today's culture. About Denison Forum Denison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.  

Can our faith be as bold as the first Christians' faith? The Holy Spirit who moved through the first-century church is still the same today. God's power is still just as powerful. So why aren't most of us experiencing his power in our churches and in our personal lives? Dr. Jim Denison joins The Denison Forum Podcast to discuss Bold Faith: First-Century Lessons for Twenty-First-Century Christians, his biblical commentary on the Book of Acts. Topics How should we discuss the book of Acts? | 02:28 How do we discern abiding truth within the narrative parts of the Bible? | 03:49 Who should read Bold Faith? | 09:05 What is the kingdom of God? Why does it matter? | 11:28 The beauty and joy of obeying Christ as king | 15:37 Why does the Bible offer macro and micro stories? | 19:44 Do you believe in a big God? | 22:23 Every Christian needs an Acts 1:8 strategy | 24:30 What are we getting right, or wrong, about the Holy Spirit? | 30:05 On being Pentecostal, evangelical, and sacramental | 34:00 How does Acts 8 show God turning evil to good? | 42:00 Why God is concerned about all of us—and each of us | 49:30 Why the book of Acts is still relevant today | 55:10 Resources Unedited transcript (PDF) BOOK: Bold Faith: First-Century Lessons for Twenty-First-Century Christians, by Dr. Jim Denison ARTICLE: See the one: An excerpt from "Bold Faith" by Dr. Jim Denison BOOK: Evangelical, Sacramental, and Pentecostal: Why the Church Should Be All Three, by Gordon T. Smith PODCAST: “The most exciting moment in my lifetime for the gospel in Cuba”: A conversation with Proclaim Cuba About Dr. Jim Denison Jim Denison, PhD, is a cultural theologian and the founder and CEO of Denison Ministries. He speaks biblically into significant cultural issues at Denison Forum. He is the chief author of The Daily Article and has written more than 30 books, including The Coming Tsunami, the Biblical Insight to Tough Questions series, and The Fifth Great Awakening. About Dr. Mark Turman Dr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today's culture. About Denison Forum Denison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.

“The early church is still walking and running around the streets of my Cuba.” With a population of more than 11 million people just ninety miles off the coast of Florida, Cuba was once considered the "paradise of the Caribbean," welcoming tourists from around the world. Today, its history, culture, and faith are shrouded in legend and myth.  But God has not abandoned Cuba. He is present, active, and igniting both revival in the church and awakening across this beautiful island.  In this episode, we talk with Cuban natives Pastor Carlos Alamino and his son Carly about their thirty-plus years of planting churches and creating relevant gospel ministries to children, students, women, and sports enthusiasts.  You'll also hear about Proclaim Cuba's strong work in discipleship and ministry training and its vision to plant seven hundred new churches and eighteen ministry hubs across Cuba. Topics The best of Cuba | 02:09 How Dr. Denison met Pastor Carlos | 04:40 Spiritual awakening in Cuba | 08:03 The power of ideas | 09:53 Visiting Cuba | 12:05 How Pastor Carlos Alamino came to faith | 14:32 Proclaim Cuba and the Cuban church today | 19:55 Proclaim Cuba's sports ministry | 21:19 What is seminary like in Cuba? | 23:00 Equipping Cuban Christians to share the gospel | 27:13 Church planting in Cuba | 31:24 Establishing ministry centers throughout Cuba | 37:26 On being Christian in Cuba | 39:37 How to pray for Cuba | 48:17 A prayer for Cuba | 51:11 Resources Unedited transcript (PDF) Proclaim Cuba Proclaim Cuba's resources Denison Forum articles on persecution About Proclaim Cuba Proclaim Cuba's “ministry divisions include a seminary, church planting, pastoring pastors, children's and youth ministries, women's ministry, sports evangelism, intercessory prayer, an institute for the arts, and international missions” in Cuba. Their mission is to “reach Cuba and the nations for Christ.  Because we are empowered by God, we empower others. Much work still remains, but we know that God has been and always will be faithful. ‘To God be the glory, great things He has done!'” About Dr. Mark Turman Dr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today's culture. About Denison Forum Denison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.

“I know people who are better apologists for the Dallas Cowboys than they are for their own beliefs as a Christian.” J. Warner Wallace's enduringly popular book on apologetics, Cold-Case Christianity, has been thoroughly updated and expanded for its tenth-anniversary edition. He joins The Denison Forum Podcast to discuss the book, how to read the gospels as an investigator, how conspiracy thinking works, why the church should be overflowing with apologists, why we're addicted to crime shows, and more. Topics Updating Cold-Case Christianity | 02:03 Reading the gospels as an investigator | 05:54 How the gospels' differences show reliability | 13:02 Subjective truth vs. objective truth | 18:31 Proving Christianity | 26:02 If Christianity is true, then what? | 30:42 The necessity of humility | 35:34 Understanding evidence | 41:41 How conspiracy thinking works | 43:53 Determining reliability | 45:32 Employing common sense | 48:15 Cold-Case Christianity 10 years later | 53:09 The problem of being an abbreviated Christian | 58:43 Why are we addicted to crime shows? | 1:03:22 Resources Unedited transcript (PDF) ColdCaseChristianity.com Cold-Case Christianity: A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Gospel The Truth in True Crime: What Investigating Death Teaches Us About the Meaning of Life (May 2024) Person of Interest: Why Jesus Still Matters in a World that Rejects the Bible Forensic Faith: A Homicide Detective Makes the Case for a More Reasonable, Evidential Christian Faith Jesus and the Eyewitnesses: The Gospels as Eyewitness Testimony, Richard Bauckham About J. Warner Wallace With a master's degree in theological studies, J. Warner Wallace is an award-winning detective who has been featured on Dateline more than any other homicide investigator.  A popular national speaker and podcast host, he is the bestselling author of numerous books including Cold-Case Christianity, Person of Interest, Forensic Faith and God's Crime Scene.  An adjunct professor of apologetics at Biola University, a senior fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, and a faculty member at Summit Ministries, Jim and his wife live in Southern California. About Dr. Mark Turman Dr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today's culture. About Denison Forum Denison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.

When is enough enough? Art Rainer is the founder of Christian Money Solutions and the author of Money in the Light of Eternity. He joined The Denison Forum Podcast to discuss our collective money problems (and their solutions), seeking contentment in our finances and in our lives, the importance of giving to the church, and more. Topics Art Rainer's testimony | 01:42 Why do Christians struggle to honor God with their money? | 06:00 Why the rich young ruler walked away from Jesus | 11:22 Is enough ever enough? | 17:12 Art's foundational Bible passages | 26:43 What common money problems do Christians often face? | 36:00 Building financial confidence | 47:00 The importance of generosity in the church | 48:57 How the “great wealth transfer” could reach every tribe with the gospel | 55:21 Resources Designed for generosity: An excerpt from Money in the Light of Eternity Unedited transcript Free resources at Christian Money Solutions Money in the Light of Eternity: What the Bible Says about Your Financial Purpose The Money Challenge: 30 Days of Discovering God's Design for You and Your Money ArtRainer.com About Art Rainer Art Rainer is the founder of Christian Money Solutions. He writes and speaks widely about issues related to finance, wealth, and generosity. He is the author of The Money Challenge: 30 Days of Discovering God's Design for You and Your Money. You can read and hear more from Art at ArtRainer.com. About Dr. Mark Turman Dr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today's culture. About Denison Forum Denison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.

Christian, how now shall you vote? America is more divided and hostile along political lines and tribes than ever before. For some, politics may have become their substitute religion in place of a true faith in Christ Jesus as King of kings.  So how can Christians understand and engage in our political processes as culture-changing Christians who use their influence in redemptive ways for the glory of God and the good of others?  Dr. Jim Denison joins Dr. Mark Turman to discuss the presidential political season and the intersection of faith, hope, and love with politics, government, and power. Topics How did Denison Ministries start? | 03:01 “Use new words to communicate the same truth” | 8:26 Dr. Denison's greatest hope in this political season | 12:03 Dr. Denison's greatest fear in this political season | 18:58 How are AI, social media, and tech affecting politics? | 19:51 How can Christians prepare themselves well for voting? | 22:15 When politics is exhausting | 27:33 4 anchoring biblical truths for political engagement | 30:15 Billionaire political influence | 36:05 Are humans fundamentally good or as fundamentally flawed? | 39:44 What does it mean to be made in the image of God? | 43:56 Is politics our new national religion? | 46:49 The rise of secular religion | 57:16 Should Christians protest? | 1:01:08 Resources Download the unedited transcript Denison Ministries Denison Forum First15 Christian Parenting Foundations with Janet Podcast episodes How can doubt and disbelief become transforming faith? A conversation with Alister McGrath How the arts and sciences reveal God's genius: Dr. Jonathan Witt discusses “A Meaningful World” What happens when a theoretical physicist meets God? A conversation with Dr. Tom Rudelius Books The Coming Tsunami Respectfully, I Disagree How Does God See America? Articles How do you spot a deepfake video? What does the Bible say about politics? What does the Bible say about religious liberty? “The highest obligation and privilege of citizenship” Citizens of two countries A majority of Americans aren't proud to be American: Why the difference between pride and patriotism matters About Dr. Jim Denison Jim Denison, PhD, is a cultural theologian and the founder and CEO of Denison Ministries. Jim speaks biblically into significant cultural issues at Denison Forum. He is the chief author of The Daily Article and has written more than 30 books, including The Coming Tsunami, the Biblical Insight to Tough Questions series, and The Fifth Great Awakening. About Dr. Mark Turman Dr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today's culture. About Denison Forum Denison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.

Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks, who specializes in happiness studies, explained in a recent Harvard Business Review interview that our collective happiness “took a real big dip when social media came along” and was further exacerbated by the coronavirus. So how do we fix that? For Christians, the answer lies in knowing the difference between means as ends and means to an eternal end. Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Read The Daily Article: https://www.denisonforum.org/daily-article/arthur-c-brooks-secret-to-happiness/ In addition to The Daily Article, Denison Ministries produces First15, a daily devotional experience with God; Foundations with Janet, a Bible study resource for individuals and small groups; and Christian Parenting, resources to help parents raise children to know and love the Lord. These ministries are intended to work collectively to build a movement of culture-changing Christians as a catalyst for spiritual awakening and more transformation. I encourage you to try them today.  

“Gen Z will be suicide free” That's Stay Here's opening line on their website. As a "mental health organization and movement dedicated to ending suicide and healing the broken hearted,” Stay Here aims to lower the tragic suicide rate of one person every 40 seconds through “equipping millions of individuals in hope-filled suicide prevention training and awareness.” Founder Jacob Coyne joins The Denison Forum Podcast to discuss how you can help prevent suicides by watching the Giants–Cowboys NFL game on September 10, World Suicide Prevention Day. He also shares how to talk with others considering suicide, the training resources that Stay Here offers, as well as a prayer on behalf of those who are struggling with this issue. NOTE: If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please get help immediately. Call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. Topics ●      Jacob Coyne's testimony | 02:39 ●      How suicide has affected Coyne | 08:37 ●      When to talk to others who are wrestling with suicidal thoughts | 11:30 ●      What does Stay Here do? | 14:47 ●      When someone admits to suicidal thoughts | 22:35 ●      Why the church needs to speak up about suicide | 27:06 ●      Why is Gen Z struggling so much? | 35:59 ●      Why 57 NFL QBs are uniting on Sept. 10 | 47:21 ●      Jacob's prayer for those considering suicide | 55:25 Resources ●     StayHere.live ●     QBUnited.org ●     988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline ●     Episode transcript (PDF) ●     What does the Bible say about suicide? About Jacob Coyne and Stayhere.live Jacob Coyne is a preacher, a Christian content creator, and the founder of Stay Here, a mental health organization that raises awareness through bold and encouraging messaging and equips others to save lives from suicide. With more than 1.4 million social media followers, Jacob is known for offering tangible hope and help for the brokenhearted and hurting. He and his wife, Mariah, have three daughters and live in east Tennessee. Learn more at stayhere.live. About Dr. Mark Turman Dr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today's culture. About Denison Forum Denison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.  

Across much of this week, the focus has been on how natural disasters like Hurricane Idalia can lead us to question God's goodness and force us to wrestle with the existence of suffering in this world. Today, let's continue that discussion by taking it a step further to discuss why such suffering is not only redeemable but necessary in light of God's goodness. Author: Ryan Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Read today's Daily Article: https://www.denisonforum.org/daily-article/good-god-innocent-suffering/ Read yesterday's Daily Article: https://www.denisonforum.org/daily-article/hurricane-idalia-fl-residents-swim-out-of-their-windows/   

Is the world a meaningless churning of random intersecting events or a beautiful place of genius that reveals the reality of God as the ultimate Genius?  Dr. Jonathan Witt joins The Denison Forum Podcast to discuss this central question of his book, A Meaningful World: How the Arts and Sciences Reveal the Genius of Nature When we encounter, discover, or help to create things in our world that express the unmistakable qualities of depth, harmony, clarity, and elegance, how do we explain them? What are they pointing us to?  From great literature to music, to mathematics, biology, chemistry and physics, the majestic fingerprints of an all-powerful, good and majestic creator are all around us—if we have the eyes, ears, and heart to receive them.  It just may be that breathtaking beauty and order will lead us to the greatest discovery of all. Topics Introducing Dr. Jonathan Witt | 00:00 Dr. Witt's journey of faith | 03:42 Why do the beliefs of Darwin, Dawkins, and similar thinkers hold so much sway in our culture? | 10:03 How did Christianity influence the rise of modern science? | 15:19 What's the difference between science and scientism? | 21:11 Post-pandemic, should we “trust the science”? | 22:04 Why Dr. Witt wrote A Meaningful World | 25:19 How Hamlet reveals God (The four characteristics of genius) | 28:58 What does genius mean? | 38:16 How does human genius reflect God's genius? | 39:38 How does elegance reveal God's genius? | 43:33 How does mathematics reveal God's genius? | 50:48 How can a loving, genius God allow pain? | 54:49 Where can listeners learn more about Dr. Witt? | 1:00:43 Resources Read the prologue to A Meaningful World. Download the unedited transcript (PDF). Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. A Meaningful World: How the Arts and Sciences Reveal the Genius of Nature, Dr. Jonathan Witt The Discovery Institute Center for Science & Culture Return of the God Hypothesis: A conversation with Dr. Stephen Meyer, The Denison Forum Podcast Your Designed Body, Steve Laufmann and Howard Glicksman The Wonder of Water, Michael Denton About Dr. Jonathan Witt Jonathan Witt, PhD, is Executive Editor of Discovery Institute Press and a senior fellow and senior project manager with Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture. His latest book is Heretic: One Scientist's Journey from Darwin to Design (DI Press, 2018) written with Finnish bioengineer Matti Leisola. Witt also authored Intelligent Design Uncensored (IVP, 2010) with William Dembski, and A Meaningful World: How the Arts and Sciences Reveal the Genius of Nature (IVP, 2006) with Benjamin Wiker. He is also the author of The Hobbit Party: The Vision of Freedom That Tolkien Got, and the West Forgot (Ignatius, 2014), written with Jay Richards. Witt is also the lead writer and associate producer for Poverty, Inc., winner of the $100,000 Templeton Freedom Award and recipient of over 50 international film festival honors. He also scripted three other documentaries that aired widely on PBS and were translated into multiple languages for airing in countries around the globe: The Privileged Planet (written with Lad Allen), The Birth of Freedom, and The Call of the Entrepreneur. Additionally, he scripted two Acton Media DVD curricula carried by Zondervan, including Effective Stewardship, and he served as the lead writer for The PovertyCure DVD Series and the PovertyCure initiative, which includes a content-rich website, more than a million Facebook followers, and a network of 400+ poverty-fighting organizations from around the world. Witt also has provided editing or deep editing work for several successful books, including three New York Times bestsellers. Before returning to work full time again with Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture, Witt served as the managing editor for the news and commentary site The Stream, and as a research fellow for the Acton Institute in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Witt's academic essays have appeared in various periodicals and he has been interviewed by numerous regional and national radio programs. He is a regular annual speaker for Discovery Institute's summer seminar on science and culture and has spoken at universities on a range of topics connected to political and economic freedom, cultural renewal, and the arts. Witt previously served as a tenured professor of literature and writing at Lubbock Christian University. He has a Ph.D., with honors, in English and Literary Theory from the University of Kansas. About Dr. Mark Turman Dr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today's culture. About Denison Forum Denison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.  

How the atheist writings of Richard Dawkins led Alister McGrath—and many other intellectuals—to the Christian faith Dr. Alister McGrath was an atheist when he entered Oxford University to study natural sciences. Through a series of influences he switched to theology and became a Christian. In his new book, Coming to Faith through Dawkins, coauthored with Denis Alexander, McGrath compiled twelve essays from fellow scientists, an engineer, a graphic designer, a journalist, and others who were led to question their atheism by reading the work of atheist Dr. Richard Dawkins. In our conversation, McGrath explains how he and others from around the world admire much of the scientific work of Dawkins. But Dawkins' sometimes-scathing attacks on religion led them to discover the credibility of Christ and Christianity—and eventually to their personal conversions to faith. Download the unedited transcript here (PDF). Summary Introduction 0:01 Coming to faith through atheism 2:42 The current state of faith in the UK 5:00 The motivation of the New Atheists 11:53 Johanna Erasmus and the journey of faith 18:13 The most transformative essays in Coming to Faith through Dawkins 26:58 The myth of a conflict between science and faith 32:58 The story of a young atheist turned Christian 37:41 Open about faith lead to job loss? 44:00 The role of science and faith 49:07 The power of intellectual pursuit and personal story 52:22 Download the unedited transcript here. About Dr. Alister McGrath Dr. Alister E. McGrath is a former atheist who studied natural sciences at Oxford before switching to theology and becoming an Anglican priest. He served as the Andreas Idreos Professor of Science and Religion at the University of Oxford from 2014 to 2022. He holds three doctorates from Oxford in molecular biophysics, theology, and intellectual history. McGrath is also the author of the international bestseller The Dawkins Delusion?, as well as C. S. Lewis: A Life and his latest book, Coming to Faith Through Dawkins: 12 Essays on the Pathway from New Atheism to Christianity. About Dr. Mark Turman Dr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today's culture. About Denison Forum Denison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.

In Chasing Proof, Finding Faith, Dr. Tom Rudelius shares his story of doubt and faith. Dr. Tom Rudelius is a postdoctoral researcher in theoretical physics at UC–Berkeley and the author of  Chasing Proof, Finding Faith. In that book, he chronicles his conversion to Christianity while still wrestling with the doubt that science often bears upon faith. An excerpt from his book is available here. In this conversation with Denison Forum Executive Director Dr. Mark Turman, Dr. Rudelius discusses:  How his twin brother led him to Christ (1:51) The myth of the incompatibility between science and faith (5:37) How story and science diverge (9:15) His preconceptions and misconceptions about Christianity (15:07) The turning point in his conversion (19:38) String theory (25:12) How faith and science can coexist (29:42) How he came to have confidence in the Bible (37:13) Why doubt is a gift from God (41:24) Download the unedited transcript (PDF). About Dr. Tom Rudelius Tom Rudelius completed his undergraduate work at Cornell, earned a doctorate in physics at Harvard, and has conducted postdoctoral research at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey. Currently a postdoctoral researcher in theoretical physics at the University of California, Berkeley, Tom will begin a faculty position at Durham University (UK) in the fall of 2023. His research focuses on string theory, quantum field theory, and early universe cosmology. A man of faith and an avid sports fan, he is frequently requested to speak on topics related to science and faith. He is also on the board of the Mamelodi Initiative, a tutoring organization based in Mamelodi, South Africa. Tom's newest book, Chasing Proof, Finding Faith, released on August 8, 2023, from Tyndale. About Dr. Mark Turman Dr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today's culture. About Denison Forum Denison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.  

What does science tell us about God? Dr. Stephen Meyer is a renowned philosopher of science and the author of "Return of the God Hypothesis." He joins The Denison Forum Podcast to discuss his latest book and insights on how scientific discoveries point to the reality of God as the creator of all things. From the Big Bang theory to the intricate code of DNA, Dr. Meyer presents a compelling case for the compatibility of faith and science. Download the unedited transcript (PDF). About Stephen Meyer  Stephen C. Meyer received his Ph.D. in the philosophy of science from the University of Cambridge. A former geophysicist and college professor, he now directs Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture in Seattle. He is the author of multiple books including his latest release, Return of the God Hypothesis. Meyer has been published in many national newspapers like The Wall Street Journal and has been featured on national television and radio shows such as The Jim Lehrer News Hour, NBC Nightly News, and more. Resources and further reading ReturnOfTheGodHypothesis.com Return of the God Hypothesis by Dr. Stephen Meyer Darwin's Doubt by Dr. Stephen Meyer Signature in the Cell by Dr. Stephen Meyer God and the Astronomers by Robert Jastrow The Mystery of Life's Origin by Charles Thaxton For the Glory of God by Rodney Stark The Language of God by Francis Collins First Three Minutes by Steven Weinberg About Dr. Mark Turman Dr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today's culture. About Denison Forum Denison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.

Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman respond to popular reader questions, discussing the spectrum of positions on abortion, how to have honoring conversations about controversial subjects, homosexual attraction versus activity, and healthy church discipline.   Show notes:    Dr. Jim Denison unpacks the various positions on abortion and the spectrum between extreme positions (3:14). They consider the importance of avoiding self-righteousness and heatedness in conversations while preserving ethical consistency (10:14). Dr. Denison reflects on the “post-Dobbs world,” and how we can get involved in pro-life initiatives (19:19). They discuss “side B” gay Christians and how homosexual attraction is not sinful (24:06). They unpack the philosophical framework of various “identities,” how postmodernism infects our language about identity, and why God provides our true foundation (31:41). Dr. Denison continues by addressing how churches should interact with gay visitors, how to treat them with love, and how to navigate church discipline (38:59). Dr. Denison closes by giving thoughts on accountability and Paul's “handing over to Satan” and how we change our approach to sin when handling non-believers (50:53).  NOTE: We've launched our summer campaign. As a 100-percent donor-supported ministry nonprofit, we rely on believers like you to give toward our calling “to equip the saints for the work of ministry” (Eph. 4:12). If our work has encouraged or inspired you, please give today.   Resources and further reading:   Denison Forum's curated collection of our most-visited LGBTQ resources “Number of abortions in Texas dropped 99 percent,” Dr. Jim Denison “The Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade: Dr. Jim Denison weighs in on abortion,” Podcast “What does the Bible say about abortion?” Dr. Jim Denison Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender “What does the Bible say about homosexuality?” Dr. Jim Denison The Coming Tsunami, Dr. Jim Denison   About the host   Mark Turman, DMin, is the executive director of Denison Forum. He received his DMin from Truett at Baylor and previously served as lead pastor of Crosspoint Church.    About the guest    Jim Denison, PhD, is a cultural theologian and the founder and CEO of Denison Ministries. Denison Ministries includes DenisonForum.org, First15.org, ChristianParenting.org, and FoundationsWithJanet.org. Jim speaks biblically into significant cultural issues at Denison Forum. He is the chief author of The Daily Article and has written more than 30 books, including The Coming Tsunami, the Biblical Insight to Tough Questions series, and The Fifth Great Awakening.  

One winning ticket was sold in downtown Los Angeles for last night's $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot, but winning the lottery often comes with unfortunate and disastrous results. Additionally, Americans may be collectively wealthier today, but we're also unhappier and more anxious. In today's Daily Article, Dr. Jim Denison turns our eyes to counterintuitive good news when it comes to the urgency of our personal spiritual renewal for the betterment of America's future. Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Read The Daily Article: https://www.denisonforum.org/daily-article/winning-ticket-sold-for-1-08-billion-powerball-jackpot/  

Bill de Blasio, the former mayor of New York City, and his wife, Chirlane McCray, recently told the New York Times that they are separating after nearly thirty years of marriage. But they are not going to divorce. Dr. Mark Turman, Executive Director with Denison Forum joins Tom & Tabi to talk about this startling trend that is now known as “consensual non-monogamy.” CLICK HERE for the Daily Article by Dr. Jim DenisonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Daily Article: https://www.denisonforum.org/daily-article/hunter-biden-plead-guilty-tax-weapon/ Support Denison Forum and The Daily Article podcast

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 Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Read The Daily Article: https://www.denisonforum.org/daily-article/ron-desantis-presidential-campaign/  

I am writing today's Daily Article from Jerusalem in the aftermath of a five-day conflict between Israel and terrorists in Gaza. I have led more than thirty study tours to Israel over the years, but this is my first time being here during one of its conflicts with its territorial enemies. Today I'll offer a concise survey of the issues underlying the present strife, then offer a reflection on courageous faith.  Author: Jim Denison Narrator: Chris Elkins Dr. Jim Denison's book, Radical Islam, explains the history of this conflict in detail, as do a number of articles Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Read The Daily Article:  https://www.denisonforum.org/daily-article/reporting-from-jerusalem-on-the-conflict-in-israel-how-israelis-face-their-fears/    

The WHO is reporting about the Marburg virus spreading in Africa, but it may receive little press in America as what doesn't affect us personally seldom impacts us personally. However, on this Maundy Thursday, we should be grateful that Jesus doesn't feel the same way. In today's Daily Article, Dr. Jim Denison shares Jesus' solution to a crucifixion problem, plus eight words that will change your life. Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Read The Daily Article:  The WHO is reporting about the Marburg virus spreading in Africa, but it may receive little press in America as what doesn't affect us personally seldom impacts us personally. However, on this Maundy Thursday, we should be grateful that Jesus doesn't feel the same way. In today's Daily Article, Dr. Jim Denison shares Jesus' solution to a crucifixion problem, plus eight words that will change your life. Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Read The Daily Article: https://www.denisonforum.org/daily-article/marburg-virus-maundy-thursday/  

Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman sit down to discuss the mission of Denison Forum, the origin story of the ministry that now reaches millions of people, how he writes The Daily Article, and the different brands of Denison Ministries.    Show notes:    To begin, Dr. Jim Dension gives the elevator pitch for Denison Forum and how James Davison Hunter's idea of “manifesting faithful presence” clarified his vision for Denison Forum (0:25). Dr. Denison discusses how Christians should use their influence in America (7:59). Then, he launches into the history of Denison Forum, starting with the early years then moving into The Daily Article (16:15). They consider what “culture” means, and why we want to equip Christians to change the culture (28:57). Dr. Denison shares how he makes The Daily Article and how he picks the topics for it (33:35). They talk about what Denison Ministries does, and its unique mission with multiple brands (44:57). Dr. Denison closes by talking about whether strategic planning is biblical, and how we can use influence to advance Christ's kingdom (48:34).   Resources and further reading:   Denison Forum's mission, story, and impact Denison Ministries 2022 impact report The Coming Tsunami, Dr. Jim Denison To Change the World, Dr. James Davison Hunter   About the hosts  Jim Denison, Ph.D., is an author, speaker, and the CEO of Denison Ministries, which is transforming 6.8 million lives through meaningful digital content.    Mark Turman, DMin, is the executive director of Denison Forum. He received his DMin from Truett at Baylor and previously served as lead pastor of Crosspoint Church.

Article Description: Summary: I'll admit, my initial reaction when I realized that I would need to write about the second anniversary of the Capitol riots was somewhere between “not this again” and “I just don't care.” That's not to say the event lacked significance, but while most Americans think what happened that day was wrong, far fewer think it's worth continuing to dwell on two years after the fact. So why am I still writing about it? Because it provides a good opportunity to think about a larger cultural question, one that has a profound impact on the way we should see evangelism today.  Author: Ryan Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Read The Daily Article: https://www.denisonforum.org/daily-article/two-years-after-the-january-6-capitol-riot-do-we-still-care-what-extremism-can-teach-us-about-evangelism/ Please contact us at comments@denisonforum.org. if you experience issues receiving the Daily Article podcast.  

An artificial intelligence (AI) tool called ChatGPT can respond to a question or topic with an essay that looks deceptively like it was written by a human. One college professor expects a “flood” rather than a “trickle” of plagiarism problems in the near future as a result. Given our fallen nature, how confident are you that we will master AI before it masters us? What about the other problems that plagued us last year and are likely to do so in the year to come? Clearly, we need a Savior to save us from our sins. But, paradoxically, one of the sins from which we need to be saved is the sin of rejecting our need for a Savior.  Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Click here to find Dr. Jim Denison's book, Wrestling With God, detailing the remarkable extrabiblical evidence for Jesus' claim of divinity.  Please consider a yearend gift to support Denison Forum and the Daily Article podcast.  Thank you!

More than one million Americans and Canadians were without power over the weekend as a “bomb cyclone” wreaked havoc with snow, strong winds, and freezing temperatures that affected nearly 250 million people. But Santa Claus was not one of them. However, many view Santa's “visit” on Christmas Eve with unbridled skepticism. Tragically, millions view Jesus' birth in the same way.  Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe  See Dr. Jim Denison's article “Is Jesus really God?” for a survey of the biblical evidence of Christ's divinity. Please consider supporting Denison Forum and the Daily Article podcast with a yearend gift.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Washington, DC, yesterday on his first trip outside his homeland since it was invaded by Russia exactly three hundred days ago. He met with President Biden in the afternoon and addressed a joint session of Congress last night. Prior to his arrival, President Biden announced that he is sending nearly $2 billion in additional security assistance to Ukraine. However, Russia is not yet the clear and present danger to the United States that the old Soviet Union represented. This is good news for our country. But is it bad news for our faith?  Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Give a gift today to help support Denison Forum and the Daily Article podcasts.

The January 6 Committee of the US House of Representatives voted yesterday to send referrals to the Justice Department recommending that former President Donald Trump be criminally prosecuted. However, the committee's criminal referral holds no official legal weight. As often happens with political news, what you thought before you read the story likely determines what you think after you read the story. Meanwhile, many of us are focused on arctic weather that will blast much of America this week. All news is ultimately local, but here's the problem with such self-focused existentialism: what matters most to us is not always what stands before us. Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe  Give today to support The Daily Article podcast and Denison Forum.

Dave Ramsey, one of the most popular financial advisers working in media today, is a committed evangelical Christian. As a result, his company, Ramsey Solutions, seeks to govern itself by biblical guidelines. Now, according to USA Today, the company is facing a federal lawsuit filed by a former employee who accuses the company of discriminating against her when she was fired after company executives learned she was pregnant and unmarried. The question is both simple and profound: Do Christians have the same right to free speech as “sexual freedom” advocates? Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Please consider supporting Denison Forum and The Daily Article podcast by giving to our yearend campaign.  

Home Depot employees in Bellevue, TN, returned a lost envelope filled with cash. The manager explained, “One of our core values says to do the right thing. That is just us living our core values.” Imagine how different our society would be if everyone agreed. And what does it mean for Christians to live out our core values in a relativistic, “post-truth” culture? Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Support Denison Forum and The Daily Article podcast today with your yearend gift. 

The popular doll maker American Girl has published “A Smart Girls' Guide: Body Image Book,” which reportedly advises children struggling with body image issues to ask their doctors for puberty-blocking medications. But in every obstacle to biblical living lies an opportunity, as evidenced by the way Christians in Cuba have faithfully and courageously faced growing persecution. Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Support Denison Forum and the Daily Article podcast.

A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of religious freedom in Sisters of Mercy v. Becerra, where a coalition of Catholic hospitals and other institutions challenged the Biden Administration's requirement that doctors and hospitals perform gender-reassignment procedures. The story raises frightening questions: Will religious doctors face similar pressure to perform abortions in the future? What about euthanasia or eugenic genetic modifications? Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Support Denison Forum and the Daily Article today.

Joe Chahayed owns Joe's Service Center in Altadena, CA, where the $2.04 billion Powerball ticket was recently sold. He'll receive a $1 million bonus, and how he plans to spend the money isn't surprising after hearing his story. In today's Daily Article, Dr. Jim Denison also considers the urgency of personal godliness for all Christians. The Song Tell the Story, our 2022 Advent devotional guide, is available at http://www.TheDailyArticle.org Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe

The supergiant star Betelgeuse is now somewhat smaller after experiencing what scientists describe as an unprecedented massive stellar eruption. Two spiral galaxies are merging. And researchers say they have discovered the first definitive proof that the moon inherited gases from the earth's mantle. One reason we should enjoy learning about the massive size and unfathomable complexity of the physical universe. For a text version of this Daily Article click this link, "Supergiant Betelgeuse has unprecedented stellar eruption."    Author: Dr. Jim Denison Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe

Thursday, June 30, 2022 Our host today is our own Kerby Anderson. For the first hour, Kerby talks with Jim Denison about life now that Roe is overturned and Dr. Denison's Daily Article. Then in the next hour, Kerby speaks with Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, and Chief Counsel, of First Liberty Institute, Kelly Shackelford. Their […]

This week we welcome Dr. Jim Denison – a returning guest to our podcast.Dr. Denison is a cultural scholar, pastor, and author who helps people respond biblically and redemptively to the vital issues of our day through The Daily Article. He is the CEO of Dallas based Denison Ministries which is transforming 6.8 million lives through meaningful digital content from DenisonForum.org, First15.org, ChristianParenting.org, and FoundationsWithJanet.org. He is a widely sought speaker, podcaster, and subject-matter expert on radio about cultural issues from a biblical perspective and has taught on the philosophy of religion and apologetics at several seminaries. He is also a cultural consultant for various organizations that seek a Christian worldview on current events. Prior to launching Denison Forum in 2009, he pastored churches in Texas and Georgia. He holds a Ph.D. and a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Jim and his wife, Janet, live in Dallas, Texas. They have two married sons and four grandchildren. Denison MinistriesChasing What Matters InstagramChasing What Matters Website

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 Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe

Maundy Thursday. The day of great distress and agony for Jesus. What an amazing day to look at how the One who was stressed beyond anything we could ever imagine being stressed by, handled it. This marks the day of the display of servant hood and foretelling of what was to come, with Jesus washing the Disciples feet and His agony in the Garden of Gethsemane. In the garden, He pours out His heart, to the point of sweating blood, due the realization and weightiness of what is about to come. Who else to better learn from on how to handle life's toxic stressors than the one who bore it all? (We will unpack that tomorrow:). Also this day happens to be: "I am not ashamed of Jesus" day. So let's lift Him high; share His name and fame and maybe help someone get relief from their stress. You can do that through simple acts of love and care. Start by sharing with them this Podcast or others like it that bring the hope and healing that comes through Christ.  As we share Jesus's love, let's not forget to explain the fact that He freed us from our sin that is a death sentence, through His death and resurrection. The Good News of the Gospel is that we can choose His death on the Cross as our payment. Then we have a 'get out of jail card' free from any penalty of sin and the access to be healed from the effects of sin!  Now if that doesn't relieve stress, I'm not sure what can!  Thank you faithful followers for helping "Have You Not Heard?" thrive. Through your listening, sharing, rating, reviewing and encouragement,  God is using this little Podcast to share His hope and healing to a hurting world. Let's keep on keeping on together and help His word spread.  Resources: *The Gospel according to Mark *John 13:34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." *Dr. Jim Denison, "The Daily Article" 4-14-22 *"The Hour Had Come" by David Mathis (www.desiringgod.org) *"What is Maundy Thursday and Why do Christians Celebrate It?" (www.crosswalk.com)  Maundy Thursday Prayer: Lord God, You sent your Son into the world, And before his hour had come, He washed his disciples' feet. You had given all things into his hands. He had come from you, and was going to you, And what did he do? He knelt down on the floor, And washed his friends' feet. He was their teacher and their Lord, Yet he washed their feet. Lord God, help us learn from his example; Help us to do as he has done for us. The world will know we are his disciples If we love one another. Strengthen our hands and our wills for love And for service. Keep before our eyes the image of your Son, Who, being God, became a Servant for our sake. All glory be to him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever. Amen. Jesus' Stress Management Plan 1. He was empowered by the Holy Spirit (Mark 1:9-13) 2. He knew who He was(his identity) and whose He was, as a result, knew His authority. (Mark 1:22),(Mark 1:11)(Mark 2:17), (Mark 2:10) 3. He lived in Community(Mark 3:13-19; Mark 6:7) 4. He spent time alone with God in Prayer (Mark 1:35; Mark 3:13, Mark 6:45-46, Mark 9:2) 5. He knew how to spend His energy(Mark 1:35-39) 6. He was led by the Spirit and His Father; He was not dictated by the circumstances or the expectations of people. (Mark 2:27-28)(Mark 3:1-6)(Mark 1:37-38, Mark 3:32-35)(Mark 9:14-29),(John 15:19) 7. He operated out of Faith, not fear. (Mark 10:32-34) 8. He depended on God to meet His needs and the needs of other's. (Mark 8:1-9) 9. He lived with an attitude of humility and servanthood.(Mark 10:31; Mark 10:44)(Mark 8:35; John 13:1-17) 10.He lived authentically. Poured His heart out to God(Mark 14:32-36) ; received care from others(Mark 15:40) 11. Lived in Forgiveness (Mark 11:25)( Luke 6:27-31)(Luke 23:34) 12. He was motivated by LOVE!!!!! (Mark 8:2; John 15:21; 1 John 3:16). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angel-h-davis/message

Guest: Dr. Jim Denison Check out Dr. Denison's latest book: The Coming Tsunami: Why Christians Are Labeled Intolerant, Irreverant, Oppressive, and Dangerous - and How We Can Turn the Tide Parents, these are some incredible resources that you ought to check out - from a daily email update on how to see the issues of the day through the lens of God's Word to several incredible podcasts specifically for Christian parents - check out all that Denison Ministries offers. Denison Ministries: The Denison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective. Cultural apologist Dr. Jim Denison offers news discerned differently through The Daily Article, his daily email newsletter and podcast, and through books, interviews, articles, and more at DenisonForum.org First15 is a daily devotional that seeks to provide believers of all backgrounds with a unique experience with God in the first 15 minutes of their day. First15 is designed to help readers have an encounter with God that leads them to a sincere search to love God and others. Christian Parenting was created to give parents the practical and spiritual help they need, on as many platforms and in as many ways as possible. Check out the Christian Parenting podcast called Pardon the Mess with host Cynthia Yanof along with several other outstanding podcasts for parents on their Christian Parenting Podcast Network. Foundations with Janet Denison was created to help anyone learn how to study the Bible and apply God's unchanging truth to their daily lives.

Hank Aaron was the greatest baseball player I ever saw. Today's podcast considers the horrific racism he faced and the sanctity of every life from conception, then we turn to a practical way through the divisiveness of our day. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison with the Denison Forum. This podcast is narrated by Chris Nichter. To learn more, visit DenisonForum.org or email comments@denisonforum.org.

Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and seven others died a year ago this day. Today's podcast remembers their story, focuses on good news in the news, and then explores the issue of abortion in the context of Lincoln's second inaugural address and three vital "rights" for our culture. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison with the Denison Forum. This podcast is narrated by Chris Nichter. To learn more, visit DenisonForum.org or email comments@denisonforum.org.