This week we unpack Donald Trump’s wild return to the Oval Office—yep, we’re talking executive orders flying left and right and policy pivots that have us all trying to keep up. Then we break down the unexpected NFL Draft freefall of Shedeur Sanders and what his fifth-round slide says about pride, pressure, and perception.

Join as we talk about humility and the subtle dangers of pride—with a surprise twist: one listener’s cringe-worthy oil change story that might just be the sermon illustration of the year. Plus, quick hits on what’s brewing in Canada’s political scene and rising tensions between India and Pakistan.

It’s a full table—pull up a chair and take a listen. 

• (01:13): Trump's first 100 days
• (17:31): NFL draft drama: Shedeur Sanders' story
• (35:39): Listener mailbag: Oil change mishap
• (38:45): Global news updates

• Mailbag: [email protected]
• DenisonForum.org/subscribe
• Culture Brief on Instagram
• Trump’s first hundred days and Judge Hannah Dugan’s arrest
• Promises kept, broken and TBD: Defining Trump's first 100 days - POLITICO
• All of the Trump Administration’s Major Moves in the First 100 Days - The New York Times
• Fox News Poll: The first 100 days of President Trump's second term
• Trump steams ahead on these campaign promises as he reaches 100 days in office
• Deion Sanders’ advice to his son Shedeur after draft slide
• Deion Sanders cites 'couple NFL teams' Shedeur Sanders will not play for in 2025 draft
• Why did Shedeur Sanders fall to the 5th round? 3 reasons to explain his slide | FOX Sports
• Truth Social Post by Trump
• Adam Schefter on X 
• NFL Network - Wikipedia

Micah Tomasella is the Advancement Officer at Denison Ministries and co-hosts Denison Forum's "Culture Brief" podcast. A graduate of Dallas Baptist University, Micah is married to Emily, and together they are the proud parents of two daughters. With an extensive background in nonprofit work, finance, and real estate, Micah also brings experience from his years in pastoral church ministry.

Conner Jones is the Director of Performance Marketing at Denison Ministries and Co-Hosts Denison Forum's "Culture Brief" podcast. He graduated from Dallas Baptist University in 2019 with a degree in Business Management. Conner passionately follows politics, sports, pop-culture, entertainment, and current events. He enjoys fishing, movie-going, and traveling the world with his wife and son.

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