The pope condemns surrogacy, evangelicals critique their own, and politics returns to the pulpit.

This week on The Bulletin, hosts Mike Cosper, Nicole Martin and editor-in-chief Russell Moore sit down with special guest Charles Camosy, Professor of Medical Humanities at the Creighton University School of Medicine, to talk about the pope’s latest condemnation of surrogacy and what it means to hold a pro-life ethic over and against consumerist culture. The episode continues with honest words about why we evangelicals sometimes need to critique our own and how politics muddies the gospel when it enters the pulpit. Listen for compelling, thought-provoking discussions that will expand your faith.

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Harvard removes Claudine Gay, Republicans struggle as caucuses approach, and we’re all tired of being tired.

This week on The Bulletin, hosts Mike Cosper, Nicole Martin and editor-in-chief Russell Moore welcome the new year with lively conversation about race and power, politics, and the fatigue we often feel when we look at the headlines. Discussion includes Harvard’s decision to remove its first African American president Claudine Gay and Republicans’ struggle to find a leader in advance of January caucuses. The episode ends with Mike, Nicole, and Russell’s favorite holiday movies and books.

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The Bulletin looks back and ahead and makes resolutions for the new year.

This week on The Bulletin, hosts Mike Cosper, Nicole Martin and editor in chief Russell Moore reflect on their 2023 predictions -- what came true, what didn’t, and what surprised them when it arrived. Conversation continues with what we hope to see in 2024 and whether or not resolutions are worth making as the new year approaches.

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The pope blesses same-sex relationships, Colorado bumps Trump from the ballot, and Brian Houston’s got a new church.

This week on The Bulletin, hosts Mike Cosper, Nicole Martin and editor in chief Russell Moore gather around the microphone to talk about the authority figures shaping our world. This past week the pope sent ripples through the Catholic Church when he declared that same-sex relationships would now be invited to blessings. Colorado followed with ripples of its own when the court determined Donald Trump is ineligible to run for president in 2024. And, rising from scandal, Hillsong’s Brian Houston is starting a new church in the coming year. Tune in and join the conversation.

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What happened on October 7 changed everything for Israelis. We visit Kfar Aza to understand why. 

Introducing…. Promised Land: A Bulletin Miniseries

Promised Land is a limited series exploring the moral, spiritual, and political challenges presented by the Israel-Hamas War. Host Mike Cosper (The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill) takes listeners with him to locations across the U.S., Israel, and Palestine, bringing you into the homes, lives, and stories of people for whom this conflict is their everyday experience.

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Footballers acknowledge disability, Satan arrives at the Iowa Capitol, and biblical critical theory makes its mark.

This week on The Bulletin, hosts Mike Cosper, Nicole Martin and editor in chief Russell Moore talk about inclusion and Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf and his American Sign Language celebrations in the end zone. Lively conversation continues as the hosts discuss culture war outrage and the arrival of a satanic display in the Iowa State Capitol. Special guest author Christopher Watkin wraps up the episode to talk about his CT Book Award winning Biblical Critical Theory.

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Universities defend hate speech. Famous people are human, too. And, multiethnic churches are growing.

This week on The Bulletin hosts Mike Cosper, Nicole Martin and editor in chief Russell Moore discuss the latest Congressional hearings where U.S. university presidents defend hate speech on campus. Historian Thomas Kidd joins the show to talk about how we talk about dead people -- the nice and the not so nice. Finally, McLean Bible Church’s new lead pastor, Mike Kelsey, drops by for an honest and inspiring conversation about the struggles and opportunities of multiethnic churches.

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The climate changes, Merriam-Webster celebrates authenticity, and Mike returns from Israel.

This week on The Bulletin hosts Mike Cosper and Nicole Martin invite atmospheric scientist Katharine Hayhoe to discuss the world’s changing climate and the case for hope rather than doom and gloom. Hannah Andersen joins the conversation to talk about authenticity and what it requires to really be real. The episode wraps up with a recap of Mike’s recent trip to Israel -- his interactions with the Israelis and Palestinian Christians and his new insights into the conflict -- material that will be forthcoming as special Bulletin episodes!

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Embryo adoption invites new questions, international students return to US colleges, and psychedelic churches offer alternatives to traditional religious communities.

This week on The Bulletin hosts Russell Moore and Nicole Martin explore questions of belonging as they head behind the news headlines to deeper conversation about adoption, international student ministry, and psychedelic spiritual experiences. Special guests Cameron Lee Small and CT’s Kara Bettis Carvalho discuss the complexities of embryo adoption. Greg Jao of InterVarsity stops by to offer ideas on integrating international students into our church communities, and New York pastor Aaron Bjerke shares the gentle path of Jesus that can attract those longing to escape life’s struggles.

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 Laws restrict pornography access, the Supreme Court codifies its ethics, and pro-life advocates look for what’s next.

This week on The Bulletin, host Russell Moore flies solo while Mike Cosper is in Israel and Nicole Martin is away preaching. The conversation continues with lively engagement around bad behavior and how we can apply all of the gospel to the darker corners of our lives -- our unhealthy addiction to pornography, our tendency toward argumentation, and our lackluster support for a truly whole life pro-life ethic. Special guests include Sam Black of Covenant Eyes, Rick Kardos of The Nathan Project, CT’s new political correspondent Harvest Prude, and attorney Kelly Rosati.

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