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Harry and Meghan’s goal in their new Netflix series was “to speak their truth and defend themselves against how they have been represented in the tabloid press.” By contrast, the royal family told CNN that they will not be commenting on the series but will continue with business as usual. Here we have a remarkable case study on cultural engagement that applies far beyond its British context—and particularly in relation to how Christians will respond to the Respect for Marriage Act recently signed into law by President Biden.

Author: Jim Denison, PhD

Narrator: Chris Elkins

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Home Depot employees in Bellevue, TN, returned a lost envelope filled with cash. The manager explained, “One of our core values says to do the right thing. That is just us living our core values.” Imagine how different our society would be if everyone agreed. And what does it mean for Christians to live out our core values in a relativistic, “post-truth” culture?

Author: Jim Denison, PhD

Narrator: Chris Elkins

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The popular doll maker American Girl has published “A Smart Girls’ Guide: Body Image Book,” which reportedly advises children struggling with body image issues to ask their doctors for puberty-blocking medications. But in every obstacle to biblical living lies an opportunity, as evidenced by the way Christians in Cuba have faithfully and courageously faced growing persecution.

Author: Jim Denison, PhD

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As a sign of things to come, a restaurant in Virginia canceled a Christian group’s reservation because of the group’s biblical beliefs. Protesters disrupted a pro-life banquet for a pregnancy resource center that had been vandalized over the summer. And the University of Idaho agreed to pay ninety thousand dollars to settle a lawsuit filed by three Christian students who had been censored for their biblical beliefs regarding marriage. However, every obstacle is also an opportunity.

Author: Jim Denison, PhD

Narrator: Chris Elkins

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A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of religious freedom in Sisters of Mercy v. Becerra, where a coalition of Catholic hospitals and other institutions challenged the Biden Administration’s requirement that doctors and hospitals perform gender-reassignment procedures. The story raises frightening questions: Will religious doctors face similar pressure to perform abortions in the future? What about euthanasia or eugenic genetic modifications?

Author: Jim Denison, PhD

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Kirk Cameron’s new book "teaches the biblical truths of the Fruit of the Spirit" as you "follow Sky Tree's journey from a small acorn to a mighty tree that provides shade, sustenance, and lodging." Unfortunately, he has yet to find a library that will allow him to read it. Given that every venue they’ve asked also hosts drag queen story hours or similar events, perhaps that should not come as a surprise. So how should Christians respond? The answer is more complicated than you may expect. 

Author: Ryan Denison, PhD

Narrator: Chris Elkins

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was named TIME Magazine's "Person of the Year" on Wednesday. The award is given each year to someone who feels like "a force in history," and Zelensky's stand against Russia certainly qualifies. However, TIME recognized that he is hardly alone in warranting that honor, so they highlighted “the spirit of Ukraine” alongside its leader. As such, we can learn much about the nature of suffering and the ways in which God can redeem it from their example today.

Author: Ryan Denison, PhD

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Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) defeated Republican candidate Herschel Walker on Tuesday in Georgia’s runoff to determine the Senate’s last undecided seat. However, our government is not the only one making headlines today. Lawmakers in Indonesia unanimously passed a new criminal code that, among other things, made sex outside of marriage illegal. At a time when sexual morality in our culture continues to spiral further away from God’s word, some may wish our government would do something similar—but that would be a mistake. 

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Author: Ryan Denison, PhD

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On Sunday, Matt Chandler stood behind the pulpit of the megachurch he helped build for the first time in three months. The popular pastor took a leave of absence in August after the elders at his church determined the "coarse and foolish jokes" he shared with a woman who was not his wife were evidence of "unhealth in his life." His return contrasts sharply with that of another prominent pastor who was forced to step aside for a time earlier this year: Johnny Hunt. What can we learn from their examples to better understand the role of humility and the danger of entitlement when dealing with our sins today? 

Author: Ryan Denison, PhD

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One of my favorite parts about the Christmas season is the diverse ways in which people celebrate it. In a recent article from The Atlantic, writers asked readers to send in some of their favorite family traditions for the holiday season. While the responses vary from the patently absurd to the heartwarming and inspiring, they clearly hold a special place in the lives of those who carry them out each year. They also offer us an important reminder about where we find the true value in our Christmas traditions. 

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Author: Ryan Denison, PhD

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