The Daily Article

The alleged attacker in the Georgia mass shooting was once active in a Southern Baptist church. In The Daily Article for March 19, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison shares that news story, then discusses three biblical responses to Christians who sin and closes with three practical steps all Christians can take in response to the tragedy in Georgia. The article mentioned by Dr. Denison on divine sovereignty a...

An airline agent returned a Buzz Lightyear toy to its two-year-old owner. Today's podcast tells this remarkable story, then we focus on the key to engaging with those who reject biblical morality and four transforming steps we can take today. The Daily Article is written and narrated by Dr. Jim Denison. Subscribe to the email newsletter at DenisonForum.org/subscribe

CNN commentator Don Lemon has made headlines again, this time for his attack on the Vatican's recent statement regarding same-sex marriage. Today's podcast tells this story, then we look at the larger narrative it illustrates and focus on St. Patrick's courageous compassion as a model for us. The Daily Article is written and narrated by Dr. Jim Denison with the Denison Forum. Subscribe...

In this Daily Article Special Edition for March 16, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison talks with D. Michael Lindsay, the newly appointed President of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana. They discuss Lindsay's new role, his forthcoming book "Hinge Moments," why he chose a new position, his previous success at Gordon College, and why a Christian higher education may be more important now than ever...

A performance at Sunday night's Grammy Awards was sexually explicit on a new level of immorality. Today's podcast tells this story, then we turn to the Vatican's latest statement on same-sex marriage and its significance, discuss Michael Youssef's powerful book on cultural engagement, and close with God's call to "invade" the culture for Christ. The Daily Article is wri...

A private school urges students to drop all gendered words such as "mom" and "dad" and to substitute "Have a great break!" for "Merry Christmas!" Today's podcast explains why this story is especially significant for evangelicals, then we focus on the threat of compromise within the body of Christ and God's call to stand on the rock of his word amid the risin...

Is a "historic" summer coming? Today's podcast looks at predictions for a much brighter future, lessons we've learned from the pandemic in preparing for the next one, and the faith that sustains us in every circumstance and consequence of life. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison with the Denison Forum. This podcast is narrated by Chris Nichter. To learn more, visit Den...

The WHO declared the COVID-19 outbreak a "pandemic" one year ago. Today's podcast tells that story, then we focus on God's promises and hope for those who have died and those who are hurting, closing with ways we can help them find the grace we all need. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison with the Denison Forum. This podcast is narrated by Chris Nichter. To learn more,...

Reactions to Oprah Winfrey's interview with Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, are being voiced across the spectrum of opinion. Today's podcast tells this story, then we discuss our cultural transition from news to opinion, focus on three biblical responses, and close with a call to "pure joy" with "no regrets." The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison with...

Three gay men recently won the legal right to raise two children. Today's podcast tells their story, then we focus on Critical Race Theory, its beliefs, the growing threat to religious freedom, and three ways we can respond redemptively. 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 em...

Six books by the noted children's author Dr. Seuss have recently been "canceled." Today's podcast tells us what has happened, then we focus on the story behind the story, show how it affects every evangelical in America, and close with a call to pray for the courage we need. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison with the Denison Forum. This podcast is narrated by Chris Ni...

A painting by Winston Churchill recently sold for $12 million. Today's podcast explains why this story is personal for me, then we focus on the distinction between basing our identity on what we do, who we are, and Whose we are, closing with a question we should ask ourselves every day. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison with the Denison Forum. This podcast is narrated by Chris Ni...

Through the story of James in Acts 12, Dr. Jim Denison answers the challenging faith question, "Why does God allow the ungodly to persecute the godly?" In doing so, he also considers the fivefold way to view the problem of suffering (theodicy).   Written and narrated by Dr. Jim Denison.  

The Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine is being hailed as a "game changer," but some claim that it is tied to abortion and should be avoided. Today's podcast looks at the moral arguments for and against the vaccine, then we focus on my favorite New Testament church and the path to transforming truth in a chaotic culture. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison with the D...

Bethany Christian Services will now allow LGBTQ couples to adopt and foster children. Today's podcast examines this decision and its cultural significance, then we focus on the "most potent way Christianity is marginalized in modern society" and resolve to be holistic in our faith and bold in our witness. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison with the Denison Forum. This podc...

As stories in today's Daily Article illustrate, it is human nature to overlook the good and focus on the bad. Today's podcast explains the reasons for this "negativity bias," then we study Psalm 57 as a foundation for responding to challenges with four steps into God's hope amid hardship. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison with the Denison Forum. This podcast is na...

In this bonus episode of The Daily Article Podcast , Dr. Jim Denison and pastors Tyrone Johnson and Mark Turman discuss Black history, its importance in bettering race relations, and the steps that churches and church leaders can take to help their congregations and communities combat racism. More specifically, they discuss the roots of racism, whether power equals corruption, having race conversa...

After the recent winter crisis in Texas, a church in the Dallas area is helping a mosque rebuild. Today's podcast tells this story, then we turn to the Equality Act, discuss its danger for those its supports claim to be helping, and close with a call to sacrificial service in the name of Jesus. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison with the Denison Forum. This podcast is narrated by...

Cadbury is being urged to drop an ad featuring a passionate same-sex kiss. Today's podcast tells this story and offers good news from culturally-engaged churches, then we turn to the necessity and urgency of spiritual courage and the hope we find in Christ alone. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison with the Denison Forum. This podcast is narrated by Chris Nichter. To learn more, vi...

Ryan T. Anderson's evangelical book responding to the transgender issue has been canceled by Amazon. Today's podcast responds to what some are calling a "digital book-burning," then we focus on the consequences of sin, the urgency of restoration, the significance of eternal reward, and Jesus' invitation to forgiveness and holiness. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Deniso...

Tiger Woods was involved in a serious car accident yesterday near Los Angeles, where he suffered multiple leg injuries. Today's podcast tells this story, then we focus on reasons why the Christian hope is unique and three biblical responses when Christians fail to live up to our faith. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison with the Denison Forum. This podcast is narrated by Chris Nic...

A narcotic detector dog recently found cocaine on corn flakes being shipped into our country. Today's podcast tells this story and offers other examples of our need for moral revival, then we turn to the only hope we have and God's call to share that hope with passion today. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison with the Denison Forum. This podcast is narrated by Chris Nichter. T...

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and actor Matthew McConaughey were just two of many celebrities who made significant contributions to winter storm relief last week. Today's podcast tells their story, then we focus on the urgency of preparing today for the crisis tomorrow, closing with a path to character that makes headlines in heaven. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison wi...

The weather crisis in Texas has made national headlines. Today's podcast celebrates the ministries of Christians to those in need, then we focus on the way God redeems our needs by calling us to gratitude for his gifts, closing with a call to express our gratitude in service. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison with the Denison Forum. This podcast is narrated by Chris Nichter. To l...

Rush Limbaugh died yesterday at the age of seventy. And a winter storm is still causing power outages for millions in Texas. Today's podcast relates those stories, then we identify two ways perspective strengthens our hope and empowers our witness, closing with a call to courageous faith. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison with the Denison Forum. This podcast is narrated by Chris...