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THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 09, 2020 The Supreme Court issued two rulings yesterday that are good news for evangelicals. Today's podcast reviews their decisions, then we pivot from bad news to the best news and the path to God's "perfect peace." ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn more about the...

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 08, 2020 A man drove his pickup truck while fighting off one of the world's deadliest snakes. Today's podcast tells his story, then we focus on two principles that lead to lives God can bless and use to bless the world. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn more about the Denis...

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 07, 2020 A flight to nowhere and drive-in movies in Walmart parking lots are making news. Today's podcast tells their stories, then we focus on a fascinating study of "social solidarity" and apply its findings to God's plan for blessing our nation and her people. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the d...

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 6, 2020 For the thirteenth time in the last fourteen years, Joey Chestnut won the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. However, as a sign of the times, Saturday's event was held at a private location rather than in front of large crowds as in the past and the judges wore masks. This weekend, we saw a July Fourth like no other in living memory. In today's p...

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 3, 2020 President Trump told a reporter this week, "I'm all for masks." Today's podcast answers four medical objections to masks, then we explore biblical reasons why wearing masks expresses our love for our neighbor and advances our witness in our culture today. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the d...

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 2, 2020 Contradictory stories are dominating the news. Today's podcast surveys the latest headlines, then we focus on the path to character that reframes our challenges as opportunities to trust and experience the transforming power of Jesus. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn m...

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 1, 2020 A new flu virus in China has the potential to become a pandemic, according to experts. Today's podcast reviews this news and other events from the first half of 2020, then we focus on the surprising key to true character and a prayer that will transform our lives. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day...

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 30, 2020 Yesterday, the Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana law restricting abortion and well-known Christian author Jen Hatmaker announced that her daughter is gay. Today's podcast tells their stories, then we focus on the path to biblical morality that centers on personal morality in the power of the Spirit of God. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a d...

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 29, 2020 A woman donated a kidney to a man who received her deceased husband's kidney sixteen years earlier. Today's podcast tells her story, then we focus on ways character bears consequences in this life and the next, closing with God's call to transformative encounters with his holiness. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical comment...

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 26, 2020 Making and distributing a vaccine for COVID-19 is "the biggest logistical challenge the world has ever faced," according to one expert. Today's podcast updates our progress toward a vaccine, then we focus on reasons to make God our King and the contagious power of hope in hopeless days. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical co...

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 25, 2020 Two cruise ship nurses helped deliver a baby during a flight. Today's podcast tells their story, then we discuss a volcano that may have helped birth the Roman Empire and a dust storm from the Sahara Desert now affecting the US. In response to our interconnected but divisive days, we close with four cultural ways to rebuild national identity and four biblica...

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 24, 2020 A man who has experienced injustice in the past rescued a police officer from a burning car. Today's podcast tells his story, then we focus on the true source of our personal worth and the path to sharing a love that changes the world. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn...

How do Christians not become argumentative or cowardly when talking about cultural issues? How do Christians earn the right to be heard by those opposed to their beliefs? How can Christians discern if their personal and/or political convictions are from a biblical perspective? Dr. Jim Denison addressed these topics and more as a guest of Kim Weir on "Sunday Night Live," a radio show out of...

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 23, 2020 When an engineer built a squirrel obstacle course, the video went viral. Today's podcast tells his story, then we focus on a biblical response to loneliness that leads to "a life of unhurried serenity and peace and power." ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn more...

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 22, 2020 Four surveys show that Americans' happiness and pride in their country have fallen to all-time lows. Today's podcast discusses these findings, then we turn to encouraging news stories that illustrate our Lord's trinitarian love for us and offer us the path to our best life. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on t...

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 19, 2020 Today is Juneteenth, which is often called America's "second independence day." Today's podcast tells the story of this historical and vital holiday, then we focus on three ways we can take action to share God's inclusive grace and sow the seeds of transforming love. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on...

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 18, 2020 The nation's largest Protestant denomination has elected its first African American chairman. Today's podcast tells his story, then we focus on three ways we can use our influence to advance God's unconditional love in our culture. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To l...

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 17, 2020 President Trump signed an executive order on police reform yesterday. Today's podcast discusses his action, Dr. Fauci's prediction on a return to "normal," and the pathway from awareness to transforming hope. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn more about the...

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 16, 2020 The US Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling yesterday on workplace protections for LGBTQ persons. Today's podcast discusses this ruling, its implications for religious liberty, and three biblical imperatives that will impact our secular culture with God's love. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the...

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 15, 2020 Benjamin Watson is a Super Bowl champion and outspoken Christian. Today's podcast tells the story of "Boston Pray," an event he sponsored yesterday at Boston Common. Then we examine a biblical text Watson quoted, applying its three imperatives to our lives and culture today. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on...

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 12, 2020 It can be easy to feel overwhelmed and powerless in these troubling times. In today's podcast, we'll take a look at a group of veterans who didn't let those feelings keep them from helping those in need and three principles we can take from their efforts to be the hands and feet of Christ to those around us. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article...

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 11, 2020 In response to recent backlash over its portrayal of life in the antebellum South, HBO Max recently announced that they would temporarily remove Gone with the Wind from its offerings. In today's podcast, we'll discuss the power of media to influence our thinking and two keys to redeeming it for the cause of Christ. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Artic...

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 10, 2020 In light of the protests and charged conversations regarding race, it can be easy to forget that we're still in the midst of a global pandemic. To that end, where do we stand when it comes to COVID-19? In today's podcast, we'll discuss some encouraging developments while learning an important lesson from the ancient Israelites on how to grow amidst d...

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 09, 2020 The Minneapolis city council declared this weekend that they would defund their police department. But what exactly does it mean to defund the police and why is that conversation relevant for us? Today's podcast unpacks that discussion and shows us why it's so important to be guided by reason rather than fear. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is...

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 08, 2020 James Earl Ray was arrested 52 years ago today for the murder of Martin Luther King Jr. The conspiracy theories surrounding his guilt demonstrate the power of personal experiences to shape the way we see the world. Today’s podcast looks at how that truth can help us better understand the division and anger in our culture today while also helping us choose a bett...