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For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Today's scripture: Matthew 23:13-22 (ESV) News sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/business/federal-reserve-interest-rates-inflation.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2026/03/17/israel-journalist-polymarket-iran-strike/ https://x.com/mikelevin/status/2034237178658619424?s=46 https://apnews.com/article/homeland-security-confirmation-hearing-mullin-95ba35e6feff8473661ccf3dac66fd3a https://www.axios.com/2026/03/18/rand-paul-mullin-dhs-hearing-senate https://www.notus.org/capitol-gains/senate-millionaires-financial-disclosures https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2014/01/07/millionaires-run-our-government-heres-why-that-matters/ https://www.cornellsun.com/article/2018/02/professor-examines-causes-of-socioeconomic-inequality-among-elected-officials https://www.swarthmore.edu/sites/default/files/assets/documents/understanding-political-disconnect/The-Political-Disconnect-web2.pdf Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #Polymarket #predictionmarkets #DHS #MarkwayneMullin #Iran #Senate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Today's scripture: Psalm 46 (NIV) News sources: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/03/17/joe-kent-resigns-iran-war/ https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/03/17/world/iran-war-trump-oil-lebanon/heres-the-latest?smid=url-share https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/03/17/congress/senate-launches-debate-on-trump-backed-elections-bill-00832602 https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/arizona-ag-sues-kalshi-alleging-illegal-gambling-betting-on-states-elections-b387d276?mod=hp_lead_pos6 https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/04/online-sports-betting-app-addiction/686061/?gift=66OeTwjwIWd7-zlTK2lFDi3Q8DuxbBUQfdARMQEcv-Y&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #JoeKent #TrumpAdministration #news #Iran #War #Senate #VoterID #Gambling #PredictionMarkets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Today's scripture: Matthew 22:34-40 (ESV) News sources: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/03/16/iran-regime-intelligence-irgc-war/ https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/supreme-court-to-review-bid-to-revoke-deportation-protections-936d0ab3?mod=us-news_lead_story https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/science/nasa-moon-artemis-launch-april.html https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/03/16/congress/save-america-act-thune-senate-vote-debate-00829442 https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5785860-chuck-schumer-slams-save-act/ https://bipartisanpolicy.org/article/do-documentary-proof-of-citizenship-requirements-disadvantage-one-party-more-than-the-other/ Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #Iran #War #SCOTUS #SupremeCourt #NASA #Artemis #Congress #VoterRegistration #VoterID #SAVEAct Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Today's scripture: Psalm 37:1-11 (ESV) News sources: https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026/03/15/dc-severe-storm-forecast-tornadoes-damaging-winds/ https://www.kron4.com/news/technology-ai/ai-intensifies-workload-for-humans-new-study-finds/ https://hbr.org/2026/02/ai-doesnt-reduce-work-it-intensifies-it https://apnews.com/article/vatican-pope-iran-war-trump-aa33df8902ca4f30f38e39f1d4b651b2 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/15/us/politics/energy-secretary-iran-oil-prices.html?smid=url-share https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/15/us/politics/trump-stark-choices-iran-war.html https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/they-were-promised-regime-change-now-many-iranians-feel-betrayed-96302a4d Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #Iran #War #tornadoes #AI #workload #productivity #Vatican #PopeLeo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to Barn Talk, where what happens in the barn usually stays in the barn—but not today. In this episode, Tork and Sawyer welcome fifth-generation Minnesota farmer and powerhouse AG creator Chet Larson to the show. With nearly half a million YouTube subscribers, Chet Larson has built Larson Farms into one of the most recognized names in agriculture, giving viewers an unfiltered look at the mud, breakdowns, triumphs, and everyday madness of real farm life.In this wide-ranging conversation, the guys dig into what it takes to grow a massive online following while maintaining an authentic farming operation. Chet Larson opens up about the realities behind the scenes—balancing family, filming, and farm work—and shares some hard-won lessons on growth, resilience, and keeping it real amid internet fame. From discussing the evolution of their farm and the challenges of ag media, to honest talk about personal loss, rural isolation, and aspirations for the future, this episode brings you the highs and lows of life on the land—straight from someone who's living it.Whether you're in agriculture, love a good comeback story, or just enjoy a dose of farm wisdom and a few laughs, you'll find something to take away from this conversation. So grab your boots and pull up a seat—it's time to get real inside the barn today on Barn Talk.JOIN THE BARN TALK NEWSLETTER & GET LIVE EVENT ACCESS: We're on a mission to get 10,000 subscribers, and once we do, we're hosting a live event at the barn! Sign up to get exclusive access to tickets and details.
In Ghana, much as in other parts of the Global South, postcolonial leaders aimed for industrial growth through the establishment of affordable hydroelectric power. However, in the current rapidly changing climate, many nations face recurring droughts, which hinder electricity production just when demand is on the rise. This situation has led to challenges like load shedding and unplanned power outages, which have strained the bond between citizens and the government. Negotiating Power and Inequality in Ghana: Electricity and Citizenship as Reciprocity (Indiana UP, 2026) aims to unravel the puzzling reality that, despite enduring increasing difficulties from these electricity shortages, the Ghanaian citizens who suffer most harshly are also the least likely to demand political accountability from the state. Drawing on archival evidence, focus groups, qualitative interviews, survey data, and contemporary art and music, author Lauren M. MacLean explains how this disparity in experience—fueled by differences in income and geographical location—has led lower- and higher-income Ghanaians to form contrasting perspectives on their social rights regarding public services and to adopt varying approaches to political involvement. Rather than relying on a predetermined social contract, citizens in Ghana develop a more fluid relationship with the state, shaped by their histories, identities, and personal experiences. This reciprocity highlights their awareness of how climate change and the global shift toward green energy can significantly impact their lives while also underscoring the necessity for the government to take the lead and engage with Ghanaians to promote climate justice. Lauren M. MacLean is the Thomas P. O'Neill Chair of Public Life and Department Chair of Political Science at Northeastern University. Her research focuses on the politics of electricity access and the everyday practice of citizenship in Africa. She conducts fieldwork in Ghana and Kenya, collecting survey data from individuals, conducting focus group discussions, doing archival work, and carrying out qualitative interviews with politicians, policymakers, practitioners, and ordinary people. MacLean has published award-winning books and articles, including: Informal Institutions and Citizenship in Rural Africa (Cambridge, 2010), The Politics of Non-State Social Welfare in the Global South (Cornell, 2014), co-edited with Cammett, and Field Research in Political Science (Cambridge, 2015), coauthored with Kapiszewski and Read. Her research has been published in a wide range of journals and supported by grants, including NSF, SSRC, RWJ, Fulbright-Hays, and Carnegie. She was the recipient of the APSA QMMR 2016 David Collier Mid-Career Achievement Award. You can learn more about her work here. Afua Baafi Quarshie is a Ph.D. candidate in history at the Johns Hopkins University. Her research focuses on mothering and childhood in post-independence Ghana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
In Ghana, much as in other parts of the Global South, postcolonial leaders aimed for industrial growth through the establishment of affordable hydroelectric power. However, in the current rapidly changing climate, many nations face recurring droughts, which hinder electricity production just when demand is on the rise. This situation has led to challenges like load shedding and unplanned power outages, which have strained the bond between citizens and the government. Negotiating Power and Inequality in Ghana: Electricity and Citizenship as Reciprocity (Indiana UP, 2026) aims to unravel the puzzling reality that, despite enduring increasing difficulties from these electricity shortages, the Ghanaian citizens who suffer most harshly are also the least likely to demand political accountability from the state. Drawing on archival evidence, focus groups, qualitative interviews, survey data, and contemporary art and music, author Lauren M. MacLean explains how this disparity in experience—fueled by differences in income and geographical location—has led lower- and higher-income Ghanaians to form contrasting perspectives on their social rights regarding public services and to adopt varying approaches to political involvement. Rather than relying on a predetermined social contract, citizens in Ghana develop a more fluid relationship with the state, shaped by their histories, identities, and personal experiences. This reciprocity highlights their awareness of how climate change and the global shift toward green energy can significantly impact their lives while also underscoring the necessity for the government to take the lead and engage with Ghanaians to promote climate justice. Lauren M. MacLean is the Thomas P. O'Neill Chair of Public Life and Department Chair of Political Science at Northeastern University. Her research focuses on the politics of electricity access and the everyday practice of citizenship in Africa. She conducts fieldwork in Ghana and Kenya, collecting survey data from individuals, conducting focus group discussions, doing archival work, and carrying out qualitative interviews with politicians, policymakers, practitioners, and ordinary people. MacLean has published award-winning books and articles, including: Informal Institutions and Citizenship in Rural Africa (Cambridge, 2010), The Politics of Non-State Social Welfare in the Global South (Cornell, 2014), co-edited with Cammett, and Field Research in Political Science (Cambridge, 2015), coauthored with Kapiszewski and Read. Her research has been published in a wide range of journals and supported by grants, including NSF, SSRC, RWJ, Fulbright-Hays, and Carnegie. She was the recipient of the APSA QMMR 2016 David Collier Mid-Career Achievement Award. You can learn more about her work here. Afua Baafi Quarshie is a Ph.D. candidate in history at the Johns Hopkins University. Her research focuses on mothering and childhood in post-independence Ghana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science
In Ghana, much as in other parts of the Global South, postcolonial leaders aimed for industrial growth through the establishment of affordable hydroelectric power. However, in the current rapidly changing climate, many nations face recurring droughts, which hinder electricity production just when demand is on the rise. This situation has led to challenges like load shedding and unplanned power outages, which have strained the bond between citizens and the government. Negotiating Power and Inequality in Ghana: Electricity and Citizenship as Reciprocity (Indiana UP, 2026) aims to unravel the puzzling reality that, despite enduring increasing difficulties from these electricity shortages, the Ghanaian citizens who suffer most harshly are also the least likely to demand political accountability from the state. Drawing on archival evidence, focus groups, qualitative interviews, survey data, and contemporary art and music, author Lauren M. MacLean explains how this disparity in experience—fueled by differences in income and geographical location—has led lower- and higher-income Ghanaians to form contrasting perspectives on their social rights regarding public services and to adopt varying approaches to political involvement. Rather than relying on a predetermined social contract, citizens in Ghana develop a more fluid relationship with the state, shaped by their histories, identities, and personal experiences. This reciprocity highlights their awareness of how climate change and the global shift toward green energy can significantly impact their lives while also underscoring the necessity for the government to take the lead and engage with Ghanaians to promote climate justice. Lauren M. MacLean is the Thomas P. O'Neill Chair of Public Life and Department Chair of Political Science at Northeastern University. Her research focuses on the politics of electricity access and the everyday practice of citizenship in Africa. She conducts fieldwork in Ghana and Kenya, collecting survey data from individuals, conducting focus group discussions, doing archival work, and carrying out qualitative interviews with politicians, policymakers, practitioners, and ordinary people. MacLean has published award-winning books and articles, including: Informal Institutions and Citizenship in Rural Africa (Cambridge, 2010), The Politics of Non-State Social Welfare in the Global South (Cornell, 2014), co-edited with Cammett, and Field Research in Political Science (Cambridge, 2015), coauthored with Kapiszewski and Read. Her research has been published in a wide range of journals and supported by grants, including NSF, SSRC, RWJ, Fulbright-Hays, and Carnegie. She was the recipient of the APSA QMMR 2016 David Collier Mid-Career Achievement Award. You can learn more about her work here. Afua Baafi Quarshie is a Ph.D. candidate in history at the Johns Hopkins University. Her research focuses on mothering and childhood in post-independence Ghana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-studies
In Ghana, much as in other parts of the Global South, postcolonial leaders aimed for industrial growth through the establishment of affordable hydroelectric power. However, in the current rapidly changing climate, many nations face recurring droughts, which hinder electricity production just when demand is on the rise. This situation has led to challenges like load shedding and unplanned power outages, which have strained the bond between citizens and the government. Negotiating Power and Inequality in Ghana: Electricity and Citizenship as Reciprocity (Indiana UP, 2026) aims to unravel the puzzling reality that, despite enduring increasing difficulties from these electricity shortages, the Ghanaian citizens who suffer most harshly are also the least likely to demand political accountability from the state. Drawing on archival evidence, focus groups, qualitative interviews, survey data, and contemporary art and music, author Lauren M. MacLean explains how this disparity in experience—fueled by differences in income and geographical location—has led lower- and higher-income Ghanaians to form contrasting perspectives on their social rights regarding public services and to adopt varying approaches to political involvement. Rather than relying on a predetermined social contract, citizens in Ghana develop a more fluid relationship with the state, shaped by their histories, identities, and personal experiences. This reciprocity highlights their awareness of how climate change and the global shift toward green energy can significantly impact their lives while also underscoring the necessity for the government to take the lead and engage with Ghanaians to promote climate justice. Lauren M. MacLean is the Thomas P. O'Neill Chair of Public Life and Department Chair of Political Science at Northeastern University. Her research focuses on the politics of electricity access and the everyday practice of citizenship in Africa. She conducts fieldwork in Ghana and Kenya, collecting survey data from individuals, conducting focus group discussions, doing archival work, and carrying out qualitative interviews with politicians, policymakers, practitioners, and ordinary people. MacLean has published award-winning books and articles, including: Informal Institutions and Citizenship in Rural Africa (Cambridge, 2010), The Politics of Non-State Social Welfare in the Global South (Cornell, 2014), co-edited with Cammett, and Field Research in Political Science (Cambridge, 2015), coauthored with Kapiszewski and Read. Her research has been published in a wide range of journals and supported by grants, including NSF, SSRC, RWJ, Fulbright-Hays, and Carnegie. She was the recipient of the APSA QMMR 2016 David Collier Mid-Career Achievement Award. You can learn more about her work here. Afua Baafi Quarshie is a Ph.D. candidate in history at the Johns Hopkins University. Her research focuses on mothering and childhood in post-independence Ghana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies
08:00 — Golnar Nikpour is Associate Professor of modern Iranian history at Dartmouth College. Her scholarship focuses on the history of law, incarceration, revolution, and rights. She is the author of “The Incarcerated Modern: Prisons and Public Life in Iran” (2024). The post A Brief History of Modern Iran: Part 2 appeared first on KPFA.
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Today's scripture: Exodus 19: 2b-9 (ESV) News sources: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/03/11/strait-hormuz-cargo-ships-iran/ https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/john-cornyn-filibuster-texas-senator-3b918639?mod=hp_lead_pos4 https://apnews.com/article/uk-house-of-lords-hereditary-peers-expelled-535df8781dd01e8970acda1dca99d3d4 https://theheartofthepublic.substack.com/p/beyond-reaction-toward-renewal Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #Iran #oil #JohnCornyn #Senate #filibuster #HouseofLords #UK #CCPL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08:00 — Golnar Nikpour is Associate Professor of modern Iranian history at Dartmouth College. Her scholarship focuses on the history of law, incarceration, revolution, and rights. She is the author of “The Incarcerated Modern: Prisons and Public Life in Iran” (2024). The post A Brief History of Modern Iran: Part 1 appeared first on KPFA.
We break down a week of headlines that test trust in government, the press, and public character, from DHS leadership drama to a failed bombing in New York City. Along the way, we call out spin, ask what investigators should really be looking at, and share practical advice for travelers staring down brutal TSA lines. • Kristi Noem's DHS removal and what “fired” really means • Markwayne Mullin's background and what DHS leadership requires • NYC ISIS-inspired bomb attempt and why the early narrative matters • Questions about radicalization networks and who is enabling it • Jesse Jackson funeral backlash after politicians ignore the family's request • TSA delays during a partial government shutdown and how to check wait times • Clear and PreCheck talk for frequent flyers with airport anxiety • James Talarico's “moderate” branding vs progressive positions • Iranian women's soccer players offered asylum in Australia and the risks either way • Draft rumors amid Iran tensions and why we say calm down Put what you want in the comments section and uh maybe we'll make you famous. Support the showElsa's AMAZON STORE Elsa's FAITH & FREEDOM MERCH STORE Elsa's BOOKSElsa Kurt: You may know her for her uncanny, viral Kamala Harris impressions & conservative comedy skits, but she's also a lifelong Patriot & longtime Police Wife. She has channeled her fierce love and passion for God, family, country, and those who serve as the creator, Executive Producer & Host of the Elsa Kurt Show with Clay Novak. Her show discusses today's topics & news from a middle class/blue collar family & conservative perspective. The vocal LEOW's career began as a multi-genre author who has penned over 25 books, including twelve contemporary women's novels. Clay Novak: Clay Novak was commissioned in 1995 as a Second Lieutenant of Infantry and served as an officer for twenty four years in Mechanized Infantry, Airborne Infantry, and Cavalry units . He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2019. Clay is a graduate of the U.S. Army Ranger School and is a Master Rated Parachutist, serving for more th...
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Today's scripture: Psalm 25:1-10 (ESV) News sources: https://apnews.com/live/iran-war-israel-trump--03-10-2026?taid=69b0645d56707400011cfa5b&utm_campaign=TrueAnthem&utm_medium=AP&utm_source=Twitter https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/03/10/charles-burton-death-sentence-commuted/ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/10/us/politics/us-senate-chatgpt-ai-chatbots.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/10/nyregion/students-school-screen-time-parents-concern.html https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2025-12-17/smartphone-ban-dodea-schools-defense-bill-20121089.html Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #Iran #War #Alabama #DeathPenalty #AI #chatbots #Screentime #Schools Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Today's scripture: Psalm 22:1-11 (ESV) News sources: https://apnews.com/article/anthropic-trump-pentagon-hegseth-ai-104c6c39306f1adeea3b637d2c1c601b https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/08/world/middleeast/iran-minab-school-strike.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/09/health/fda-e-cigarettes-flavors.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/science/nasa-dart-asteroid-sun-orbit.html https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.aea4259 Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #Anthropic #AI #Iran #FDA #vapes #DART #asteroid #NASA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Today's scripture: Psalm 22:1-11 (ESV) News sources: https://apnews.com/article/anthropic-trump-pentagon-hegseth-ai-104c6c39306f1adeea3b637d2c1c601b https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/08/world/middleeast/iran-minab-school-strike.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/09/health/fda-e-cigarettes-flavors.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/science/nasa-dart-asteroid-sun-orbit.html https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.aea4259 Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #Anthropic #AI #Iran #FDA #vapes #DART #asteroid #NASA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Since a lot of this class involved the whiteboard, here is a picture of the complete whiteboard: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PlrVzLK-UCOu05mD-b11brVtRhEkMZei/view?usp=drivesdk
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Today's scripture: Exodus 16:2-17 (ESV) News sources: https://www.npr.org/2026/03/07/nx-s1-5741133/deadly-tornadoes-michigan-oklahoma https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/08/politics/us-service-member-killed-iran-war https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/03/08/world/iran-war-trump-israel-lebanon/here-is-the-latest?smid=url-share https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/07/us/gracie-mansion-protests-ignited-device https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/08/world/middleeast/state-department-diplomats-saudi-arabia-departure.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/03/07/iran-intelligence-report-unlikely-oust-regime/ https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/iran-war-news-updates-2026/card/oil-tops-100-a-barrel-for-first-time-since-2022-HpjXdraQy2hCzviNDMyU?mod=WSJ_home_mediumtopper_pos_2 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/8/trump-vows-control-over-iran-leaders-as-officials-seek-to-calm-oil-concerns https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/07/trump-iran-threat-military-strike-surrender-00818032 Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #Iran #war #PresidentTrump #MiddleEast #SaudiArabia #tornadoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Today's scripture: Psalm 9:7-14 (ESV) News sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/04/us/politics/submarine-torpedo-iran-ship.html https://apnews.com/article/bondi-subpoena-epstein-files-house-committee-b16a5ab68c4a37a3a533e5f2412d7a57 https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/iran-us-israel-conflict-2026?mod=WSJ_home_supertoppertop_pos_1 https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/03/04/us-iran-israel-strikes-trump-live-updates/#link-ZZLTT5BD7ZGQPK3UFODGN3DL6U https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/04/us/elections/texas-district-2-primary.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/03/us/elections/north-carolina-senate-primary-whatley-cooper.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/04/us/elections/texas-attorney-general.html?smid=url-share https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/iran-us-israel-conflict-2026/card/hegseth-sets-new-time-frame-for-war-saying-iran-cannot-outlast-u-s https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/senate-war-powers-resolution-1befdf21 Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #Iran #war #PresidentTrump #MiddleEast #elections #Senate #Navy #torpedo #Epstein #PamBondi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Show Notes For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Today's scripture: Psalm 5:1-8 (ESV) News sources: https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/iran-israel-us-strikes-2026/card/u-s-embassies-in-middle-east-under-attack-xyW3gkZSoOZo2oyvPDZ0 https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/03/politics/cia-arming-kurds-iran https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/03/world/middleeast/iran-war-death-toll-mideast.html?smid=url-share https://www.texastribune.org/2026/03/03/texas-march-primary-election-day-senate-attorney-general-abbott-5-things/ https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-primary-elections/texas-senate-results https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/03/upshot/crockett-talarico-texas-senate-election.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-james-talarico.html Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #Iran #war #PresidentTrump #MiddleEast #Kurds #Texas #Talarico #Crockett #Cornyn #Paxton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Alliance for Civics in the Academy hosts "What Counts as Success? Assessing the Impact of Civics in Higher Ed" with Trygve Throntveit, Rachel Wahl, Joseph Kahne, and Peter Levine on February 18, 2026, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. PT. As higher education renews its commitment to civic education, questions about how to define and measure success have become increasingly urgent. This webinar examines the strengths and limitations of common metrics and considers how different measures reflect competing visions of civic purpose in higher education. Participants explore emerging frameworks for assessing civic learning and engagement, and discuss how institutions can align assessment practices with their educational missions and democratic goals. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Rachel Wahl is an associate professor in the Social Foundations Program, Department of Educational Leadership, Foundations, and Policy at the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia. She also serves as Director of the Good Life Political Project at the UVa Karsh Institute of Democracy. Her research focuses on learning through public dialogue between people on opposing sides of political divides. Her most recent book is Keeping Our Enemies Closer: Political Dialogue in Polarized Democracies (University of Pennsylvania Press, forthcoming October 2026). Her prior research focused on efforts by community activists to change police officers' beliefs and behavior through activism and education, which is the subject of her first book, Just Violence: Torture and Human Rights in the Eyes of the Police (Stanford University Press, 2017). Her research has been funded by donors such as the Educating Character Initiative, the Spencer Foundation and National Academy of Education, the Carnegie Corporation, and the federal Institute of International Education. Joseph Kahne is the Ted and Jo Dutton Presidential Professor for Education Policy and Politics and Director of the Civic Engagement Research Group (CERG) at the University of California, Riverside. Professor Kahne's research focuses on the influence of school practices and digital media on youth civic and political development. For example, with funding from the Institute of Educational Sciences (IES), and in partnership with scholars from Ohio State, Brown, and UCR, CERG has launched and is studying the impact of Connecting Classrooms to Congress (CC2C). CC2C is a social studies curricular unit that enables students to learn and deliberate about a controversial societal issue and then participate in an online townhall with their Member of Congress. In addition, Kahne and CERG are currently studying the Educating for American Democracy Roadmap. This work takes place through a partnership with reformers and school districts in NM, OK, and LA. In addition to studying the impact of these curricular experiences on young people's civic development, with John Rogers, we are currently devoting particular attention to the politics of democratic education. We are examining ways the political contexts of school districts shape possibilities for democratic education and the varied ways educators respond. Professor Kahne was Chair of the MacArthur Foundation's Youth and Participatory Politics Research Network. Kahne was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Commission on the Practice of Democratic Citizenship. He currently chairs the Educating for American Democracy Research Task Force. Professor Kahne is a member of the National Academy of Education and a Fellow of the American Educational Research Association. He can be reached at jkahne@ucr.edu and his work is available at https://www.civicsurvey.org/ Trygve Throntveit, PhD, was appointed Research Professor in Higher Education and Associate Director of the Center for Economic and Civic Learning (CECL) at Ball State University in August of 2025. During the previous five years, he served as Director of Strategic Partnership and Civic Renewal Programming at the Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC), and as Global Fellow for History and Public Policy at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. At MHC, Dr. Throntveit expanded the Third Way Civics (3WC) initiative for undergraduate civic learning--which he first developed with partners at Ball State and Southeastern Universities in 2019--into a multi-state program, training dozens of faculty in Minnesota, Indiana, Florida, Missouri, and Montana to infuse student-centered, active civic learning into their regular courses and helping several colleges and universities build the original, US history and politics version of 3WC into their general curricula. As a result of his work on Third Way Civics, was selected by Campus Compact and the Civic Learning and Democracy Engagement coalition to co-author an upcoming guide to designing and implementing rigorous civic learning opportunities across the undergraduate curriculum, and has delivered presentations and workshops on 3WC and civic learning more generally across the United States as well as Austria, Germany, Japan, and Korea. Trained as a historian, Dr. Throntveit is an active scholar in the fields of history and political theory as well as civic learning, having published articles and books examining past and present developments in US politics, foreign policy, and social thought and served for eight years as editor of The Good Society, the journal of the transdisciplinary Civic Studies field. He has taught at Harvard University, Dartmouth College, and Minnesota State University-Mankato, and has overseen public humanities programs bringing communities into productive conversation across their differences on issues as diverse as election integrity, US-Tribal relations, and water use. Dr. Throntveit lives and works in Minneapolis, where oversees the increasingly national 3WC initiative and also directs the Twin Cities-based Institute for Public Life and Work, which he co-founded with Harry C. Boyte and Marie-Louise Strom in 2021. Moderator Peter Levine is a philosopher and political scientist who specializes on civic life and has helped to develop Civic Studies as an international intellectual movement. In the domain of civic education, Levine was a co-organizer and co-author of The Civic Mission of Schools (2003), The College, Career & Citizenship Framework for State Social Studies Standards (2013) and The Educating for American Democracy Roadmap (2021). He is also the author of eight books, including most recently We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting For: The Promise of Civic Renewal in America (Oxford University Press, 2013) and What Should We Do? A Theory of Civic Life (Oxford University Press, 2022).
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Today's scripture: Psalm 1:1-7 (ESV) News sources: https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/02/politics/six-soldiers-killed-in-iranian-strike-kuwait https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-f-15-jets-mistakenly-shot-down-kuwait-riendly-fire-crew-safe/ https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/iran-israel-us-strikes-2026/card/state-department-urges-americans-in-14-mideast-countries-to-leave https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/03/02/world/iran-us-israel-attack-trump#trump-administration-troops-iran-war https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/03/01/iran-succession-supreme-leader-khamenei/ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/02/world/middleeast/iran-attack-saudi-arabia-qatar-oil-gas-energy.html https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/02/rubio-trump-brief-congress-iran.html https://www.cbsnews.com/news/iran-congress-republicans-trump-war-powers/ https://x.com/RandPaul/status/2027757231114969187 Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #Iran #war #PresidentTrump #MiddleEast #Israel #PeteHegseth #MarcoRubio #DanCaine #RandPaul Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to another episode of the Couple Casuals Podcast!In this episode, Stefano sits down with Cait Alexander — advocate, survivor, artist, and founder of a nonprofit dedicated to ending intimate partner violence — for a raw, courageous, and deeply personal conversation about survival, justice, politics, and the urgent need for change in Canada.Cait walks through her journey from living a public life in fashion and entertainment to surviving a brutal attempted murder at the hands of her ex-partner — and how the justice system ultimately failed to bring her case to trial. She shares how she rebuilt her life, moved to the United States for safety, pursued trauma therapy, and transformed her worst day into a mission to protect other women.Throughout the episode, Stefano and Cait dive into:• how abusive relationships escalate — and the warning signs many miss• why the most dangerous time for a woman is when she tries to leave• the night Cait survived a four-hour attack and how she documented the evidence• how bail laws and Jordan's Principle resulted in her charges being stayed• the emotional toll of watching her attacker walk free• trauma recovery, EMDR therapy, and rebuilding trust after violence• the role of family support in survival and healing• the founding of her nonprofit and becoming an advocate for victims• her testimony before Parliament and the viral committee moment• Bill C-75, bail reform, and how legislation directly impacts public safety• why politics is not optional when real lives are affected• what Canada must confront about crime, justice, and accountabilityCait also speaks openly about navigating public backlash, being labeled politically for speaking out, and why she refuses to stay silent — even when it's uncomfortable.This episode is emotional, intense, and necessary — exposing the intersection of intimate partner violence, failed policy, and the courage it takes to stand up anyway.Grab a casual, lock in, and let's get into it.Host: Stefano (stefo)Instagram: @drstefohttps://www.instagram.com/drstefo?igs...Guest: Cait AlexanderInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cait.alexander?igsh=NXoyNzdoMXVkOWYzVisit and support Cait's charity called “End Violence Everywhere” Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endviolenceeverywhere?igsh=MTRyMW0ybjR4aDJoeA==This episode is brought to you by Canada First — secure your home with Canada's best home fortification. Visit https://canadafirst.com/ to learn more.CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro + Sponsor0:30 Cait Returns to Toronto1:23 “Make Your Worst Day Your Best”2:05 Cait's Public Life vs Private Trauma3:56 The COVID Relationship5:36 First Signs of Abuse7:38 The Day Everything Changed9:32 The Four-Hour Attack11:55 Police & Tactical Response15:19 Leaving the House for Good18:39 Charges & Bail Shock23:41 Jordan's Rule Explained25:44 Trauma Recovery & Moving to LA28:25 EMDR & Healing29:08 Turning Pain Into Purpose30:31 Charges Stayed by the Crown31:25 Peace Bond Hearing33:38 The Parliamentary Committee Moment36:20 “Nothing Gets Done” Viral Clip39:55 Political Fallout & Backlash41:42 Bill C-75 & Bail Reform43:28 Why Politics Isn't Optional46:11 Crime, Boundaries & Canada's Culture48:58 Being Labeled “Far Right”50:40 The Economics of Violence52:57 Why Do Policies Protect Criminals?55:32 Youth Intervention & Prevention58:40 U.S. vs Canada Justice Systems1:02:10 Women, Voting & Political Identity1:06:35 Final Salute
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Today's scripture: Matthew 13:24-43 (ESV) News sources: https://www.axios.com/2026/02/28/iran-khamenei-killed-israel https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/iran-attack-strikes-us-israel-trump-khamenei-dead-live-updates-rcna261172v https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/iran-attack-strikes-us-israel-trump-khamenei-dead-live-updates-rcna261172/rcrd102329?canonicalCard=true https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/03/01/pakistan-protesters-attacked-us-consulate-karachi-iran/106eebe8-1545-11f1-8e8d-fe91db44677b_story.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/02/28/trump-iran-decision-saudi-arabia-israel/ Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #Iran #war #PresidentTrump #MiddleEast #Israel #SaudiArabia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Today's scripture: Matthew 11:2-11 (ESV) News sources: https://apnews.com/live/donald-trump-news-updates-2-25-2026#0000019c-95c4-d3e7-a5fe-b5f62faa0000 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/25/world/europe/pope-africa-visit.html https://www.npr.org/2026/02/24/nx-s1-5724999/house-rejects-aviation-safety-bill-rotor-act https://www.wsj.com/business/media/kalshi-fines-former-gubernatorial-candidate-mrbeast-employee-on-prediction-wagers-208b6b5a?mod=hp_lead_pos11 https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/a-400000-payout-after-maduros-capture-put-prediction-markets-in-the-spotlight-heres-how-they-work Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #IranTalks #PresidentTrump #PopeLeo #Africa #Congress #Aviation #MrBeast #PredictionMarkets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Today's scripture: Psalm 136: 1-14 (ESV) News sources: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02/24/us/trump-news-updates https://apnews.com/article/state-union-democrats-response-spanberger-padilla-ed330d3be5724e96d3dfadc1c7e26468 https://apnews.com/article/anthropic-hegseth-ai-pentagon-military-3d86c9296fe953ec0591fcde6a613aba https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/24/us/politics/trump-tariffs-new-legal-challenges.html https://www.wsj.com/economy/sizing-up-the-u-s-economy-in-trumps-first-year-07a68adf?mod=hp_lead_pos4 Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #StateofTheUnion #SOTU #PresidentTrump #PeteHegseth #Anthropic #AI #Economy #Tariffs #TradeWar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Laine Walters Young is the Assistant Director of the Cal Turner Program for Moral Leadership in the Professions at Vanderbilt University. She received her PhD from Vanderbilt in Religion, Psychology and Culture, and considers herself a feminist care ethicist working at the intersection of psychology and ethics. She has experience in non-profit administration as well as a Master of Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School where she studied Religion in Public Life, storytelling, and the possibilities of pluralism. At the Cal Turner Program, she directs the interprofessional student fellowship at Vanderbilt, a group of masters-level students who journey together over a year to deepen their moral awareness and gain leadership skill. Thank you to Sacred Writes for the support! Visit Sacred Writes: https://www.sacred-writes.org/
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Today's scripture: Matthew 9:35-38 and 10:1-11 (ESV) News sources: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02/23/weather/nyc-snow-storm https://apnews.com/article/mexico-jalisco-cartel-mencho-sheinbaum-trump-226e50edc33f981d5d6509acc7021ae5 https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/pentagon-flags-risks-of-a-major-operation-against-iran-1c7e9939?mod=hp_lead_pos2 https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/02/23/dan-caine-iran-risk-trump/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/02/21/alzheimers-busy-mind-study-delay/ Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #blizzard #Mexico #cartel #Iran #Alzheimers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cayman Islands Regiment is preparing for a change of command; in addition to newleadership, the Regiment is also potentially getting a new home; and the Commission for Standards in Public Life launches a survey to get your feedback on updates and changes to the Standards in Public Life Act.
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Today's scripture: Exodus 3:1-8 (ESV) News sources: https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/trump-approaches-legacy-defining-moment-on-iran-a-deal-or-war-ae3fe857 https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/u-s-gathers-the-most-air-power-in-the-mideast-since-the-2003-iraq-invasion https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/final-2026-winter-olympics-medal-195020998.html https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/live/2026-olympics-figure-skating-live-updates-highlights-scores-womens-free-skate-final-thurs-feb-19 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/21/us/politics/senate-republicans-talking-filibuster.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8MO-i3CBZQ From this month's sponsors: -Please donate today at MercyShips.org/podcast -Visit OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use promo code FUN at checkout. Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #BenSasse #Iran #Olympics #Senate #VotingRights #elections #foreignaffairs #military Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Premier Andre Ebanks leads a delegation to CARICOM in St. Kitts and Nevis to tackle regional priorities like food security and climate resilience.The Commission for Standards in Public Life is launching a survey asking residents if politicians' private interests should be made available online.And, the Cayman Islands Regiment prepares for a change in command as a new leader is set to take over next month.
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Today's scripture: Matthew 7:7-11 News sources: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/02/18/russia-ukraine-geneva-negotiations-impasse/ https://theconversation.com/air-pollution-may-directly-contribute-to-alzheimers-disease-new-study-275873 https://www.deseret.com/utah/2026/02/17/governor-cox-vows-legal-battle-over-prediction-markets/ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/technology/meta-65-million-election-ai.html https://thehill.com/policy/technology/5742396-ai-regulation-midterm-ads/ https://ai-law-center.orrick.com/us-ai-law-tracker-see-all-states/ Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #Russia #Ukraine #airpollution #Alzheimers #predictionmarkets #SpencerCox #BenSasse #AI #Meta #midterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join us today as we speak with, Dr. Stephen Presley, and discuss his new book, Biblical Theology in the Life of the Early Church. Dr. Presley is an Associate Professor of Church History at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and previously served as the Director of Research Doctoral Studies at the seminary. His teaching and research specialize in early Christian studies, focusing on the development of theology and practice in the life of the early church.He also serves as the Senior Fellow for Religion and Public Life at the Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy (CRCD), an initiative of the First Liberty Institute in Plano, TX. Dr. Presley holds a bachelor's degree from Baylor University, a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.His teaching, writing, and speaking center on patristics, Christian cultural engagement, and related topics. Drawing from the rich heritage of historical theology, he equips contemporary Christian leaders to re-envision ministry for today's cultural context.
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Today's scripture: Psalm 38 (ESV) News sources: https://www.wsj.com/us-news/mamdani-warns-of-nearly-10-property-tax-boost-if-no-tax-on-wealthy-635658e9?mod=hp_lead_pos1 https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02/17/us/trump-news#us-kills-11-in-boat-strikes https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/health/rfk-vaccine-manufacturers.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2026/02/17/jesse-jackson-dead-civil-rights/ Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #Capitol #CapitolPolice #boatstrikes #Mamdani #NYC #JesseJackson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Today's scripture: Matthew 6:1-6 (ESV) News sources: https://www.wsj.com/business/price-increases-consumers-businesses-b70e4542?mod=hp_lead_pos1 https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/trump-fema-potomac-river-sewage-leak-response-rcna259271 https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/16/trump-fema-coordinating-response-potomac-sewage-spill-00783327 https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/olympics/olympic-medal-count-2026-team-usa-gold-wins-rcna259061 https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/resources/pdf/Washingtons_Farewell_Address.pdf Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #prices #inflation #Potomac #GeorgeWashington Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Today's scripture: Matthew 5:21-24 (ESV) News sources: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/02/13/dhs-shutdown-congress/ https://www.wsj.com/science/space-astronomy/elon-musk-jeff-bezos-moon-race-89a511ab?mod=hp_lead_pos11 https://apnews.com/article/trump-gaza-board-peace-reconstruction-stabilization-685251b3e8f24cf8779d6fe3f5f2ca04 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/world/europe/munich-security-conference-nato-rubio.html https://www.npr.org/2026/02/14/g-s1-110107/rubio-speech-munich https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/15/world/europe/europe-rubio-munich.html Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #shutdown #ICE #Musk #Moon #BoardofPeace #Rubio #Munich #foreignpolicy #transatlanticrelations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Pop Therapy, I'm joined by the one and only Chef Stu - celebrity chef, cookbook author, podcaster and star of the Food Network's Private Chefs of Beverly Hills.Stu takes us through his journey from Ireland to Los Angeles, what it really takes to build a career in the public eye, and how fame can blur the lines between your personal life and your public brand. We talk candidly about navigating a very public relationship and breakup, especially when that person lives a public life themselves.. The pressure of being watched in real time, and the boundaries you have to build to protect your peace.Of course, we also dive into the Bravosphere - from the new ick on Vanderpump Rules to Real Housewives of Beverly Hills - and unpack what reality TV needs to bring back the magic. Plus, we touch on wellness trends like GLP-1s and NAD, energy culture, and the cultural obsession with optimisation.This one is funny, honest, and full of heart - with a little bit of cooking and a whole lot of Pop Therapy.Connect with the wonderful Chef Stu:IG: @chefstuartokeeffePodcast: Don't Let It StuConnect with the show:Pop TherapyIG: @jana.firestoneWebsite: www.janafirestone.comYouTube: POP THERAPY PODCASTTikTok: @janafirestoneWork with our brilliant audio engineer Sam Talbot at www.samtalbot.com.au!
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Today's scripture: Psalm 106:1-8 (ESV) News sources: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/11/jobs-report-january-2026-.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/us/politics/trump-democrats-illegal-orders-pirro.html www.notus.org/congress/house-republicans-buck-mike-johnson-tariffs-rule-vote-fails https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/house-rejects-speaker-johnsons-effort-to-block-tariff-votes-f2669cca?mod=hp_lead_pos3 https://www.businessinsider.com/read-exit-letter-by-an-anthropic-ai-safety-leader-2026-2 https://www-cdn.anthropic.com/f21d93f21602ead5cdbecb8c8e1c765759d9e232.pdf https://x.com/MrinankSharma/status/2020881722003583421/photo/1 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/opinion/openai-ads-chatgpt.html Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: Amber Glow #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #jobsreport #economy #JusticeDepartment #tariffs #AI #Claude #OpenAI #ChatGPT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Today's scripture: Genesis 41:38-44 (ESV) News sources: https://www.wsj.com/world/americas/trump-threatens-to-block-opening-of-new-bridge-between-detroit-and-canada-e80d64ac?mod=hp_lead_pos5 https://apnews.com/article/buddhist-monks-peace-march-texas-washington-a0265c561adde8539b59cebe1d7afb16 https://apnews.com/article/poll-gallup-optimism-future-republicans-democrats-4dc287cdbbaefb077895746613fea4e4 https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-to-repeal-landmark-climate-finding-in-huge-regulatory-rollback-ff7d58db https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5731186-trump-epa-climate-change-endangerment-finding/ Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: Amber Glow #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #Canada #Gallup #environment #EPA #energy #publicopinion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest: Peter Berkowitz. Berkowitz argues that "National Conservatism," which seeks to root public life in a specific Christian vision, contradicts America's founding principles of religious pluralism and constitutional liberty.1780 TRENTON
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Today's scripture: Psalm 103:1-12 (ESV) News sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c77ely7nv2do https://www.texastribune.org/2026/02/09/texas-senate-race-poll-paxton-crockett-talarico-cornyn-2026-primary/ https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/02/09/congress/maxwell-pleads-the-fifth-00771258 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/well/chatgpt-health-advice.html?unlocked_article_code=1.K1A.ym18.foK3f4_-7lL6&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare From this month's sponsors: -Please donate today at MercyShips.org/podcast -Visit OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use promo code FUN at checkout. Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: Amber Glow #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #JimmyLai #HongKong #Texas #Senate #AI #chatbots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Today's scripture: John 21:3-8 (ESV) News sources: https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/milan-winter-olympics-results-highlights-medals-02-08-26 https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/olympics/lindsey-vonn-downhill-winter-olympics-rcna257918 https://www.wsj.com/world/asia/japans-takaichi-scores-major-election-victory-62f094a2?mod=world_lead_pos1 https://apnews.com/article/venezuela-rodriguez-us-maduro-political-prisoners-guanipa-a2a4dfc7ae34c543e648796ade80913d https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/02/evangelicals-trump-national-prayer-breakfast/685908/ https://x.com/MichaelRWear/status/2019458001535373662 Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: Amber Glow #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #LindseyVonn #Olympics #Japan #Venezuela #prayerbreakfast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The UK's former Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown, who appointed Peter Mandelson as a cabinet minister, has called for an ethical shakeup in public life in the wake of the Epstein scandal. Mr Brown also defended Prime Minister Keir Starmer as a man of principle who could tackle the problem.Also in the programme: Russia attacks more energy infrastructure in Ukraine; political analysis of President Trump's racist Truth Social post; and will the Japanese prime minister's decision to call a snap election pay off?
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Today's scripture: Psalm 80:5-11 (ESV) News sources: https://www.wsj.com/us-news/homan-says-administration-removing-700-officers-in-minnesota-5359f544?mod=hp_lead_pos5 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/health/gender-surgery-minors-ama.html https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/04/washington-post-layoffs-jeff-bezos-00764227 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/world/asia/afghanistan-us-aid-cuts.html https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/04/world/lancet-usaid-global-aid-cuts-intl https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(26)00008-2/fulltext Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: Amber Glow #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #Minnesota #ICE #gendersurgery #WashingtonPost #humanitarianaid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Today's scripture: Psalm 86:1-12 (ESV) News sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/us/politics/government-shutdown-2026-house-vote.html?smid=url-share https://www.wsj.com/economy/u-s-manufacturing-is-in-retreat-and-trumps-tariffs-arent-helping-d2af4316?mod=lead_feature_below_a_pos1 https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senate-gop-leader-john-thune-says-disagrees-trump-congress-nationalize-rcna257260 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/opinion/liam-ramos-ice-detention.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/opinion/liam-ramos-ice-detention.html https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/31/us/liam-ramos-judge-release-ice-detention Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: Amber Glow #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #governmentshutdown #elections #tariffs #LiamRamos #ICE #immigration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Today's scripture: Luke 2:22-32 (ESV) News sources: https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/30/middleeast/israeli-military-gaza-killed-numbers-intl https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/expected-house-vote-to-end-partial-shutdown-turns-dramatic-f72cbd05?mod=hp_lead_pos1 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/us/democratic-upset-texas-district-republicans.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/01/31/labor-market-gap-trade-workers-white-collar/ https://www.pa.gov/governor/newsroom/2023-press-releases/governor-shapiro-leads-the-nation-on-eliminating-college-degree- https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/23/college-graduates-are-struggling-to-find-jobs-ai-is-partly-to-blame.html Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: Amber Glow #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #employment #AI #Gaza #Texas #midterms #shutdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode we welcome church historian Stephen Presley to explore the life, theology, and enduring relevance of Irenaeus of Lyons. Writing in the latter half of the second century, Irenaeus emerges not merely as a polemicist against Gnosticism but as a deeply pastoral theologian—one whose doctrine, biblical interpretation, and ecclesial commitments were inseparably bound to the life of the church. Presley highlights Irenaeus's vision of Scripture as a unified, Christ-centered story, summed up in his doctrine of recapitulation: all things find their meaning, coherence, and redemption in Christ, the true head of humanity. Against both ancient Gnosticism and modern disembodied spiritualities, Irenaeus affirms the goodness of creation, the integrity of the human person, and the necessity of catechesis rooted in the rule of faith. For today's church—navigating doctrinal confusion, cultural fragmentation, and questions of discipleship—Irenaeus offers a compelling model of theological method that is biblical, confessional, pastoral, and profoundly Christ-centered. Dr. Stephen O. Presley is Director of Education and Engagement and Senior Fellow for Religion and Public Life at the Center for Religion, Culture and Democracy and Associate Professor of Church History at Southern Seminary. Watch on YouTube Chapters 00:07 Introduction 01:47 The Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy 04:48 How to Pronounce Irenaeus 08:48 The Early Church 13:31 Irenaeus as a Church Theologian 16:00 The Rule of Faith 20:36 Reading Scripture 26:11 Recapitulation 30:18 Against Gnosticism 33:38 Christ as the New Adam 44:07 Surprises While Writing the Book 46:39 Conclusion
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Today's scripture: Psalm 74:12-21 News sources: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01/28/us/minneapolis-shooting-ice-minnesota/heres-the-latest?smid=url-share https://www.wsj.com/tech/amazon-to-lay-off-around-16-000-corporate-employees-932df0be?mod=hp_lead_pos1 https://apnews.com/article/us-venezuela-trump-rubio-congress-maduro-rodriguez-e157b5d08a39047df4ac46764900ae77 https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senators-seek-ways-prevent-government-shutdown-ice-dhs-reforms-rcna256357 https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/01/28/shutdown-looms-over-ice-funding/ Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: Amber Glow #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #Trump #governmentshutdown #ICE #DHS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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