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A Texas LGBTQ advocacy group claimed a federal judge cannot be “fair and impartial” because of his Christian beliefs. It’s human nature when facing opposition and rejection to oppose and reject those we face. The “fight or flight” response is our automatic physiological reaction to events that are perceived as stressful or frightening. But it is precisely the wrong way for Christians to respond to our cultural opponents. So how should we engage our broken culture?

Author: Jim Denison, PhD

Narrator: Chris Elkins

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House lawmakers voted to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker yesterday afternoon, the first time in US history that a speaker has been voted out. Meanwhile, another unprecedented event is unfolding away from the headlines with ramifications that are even more foundational for biblical Christians in a secularizing culture: the pope is signaling support for blessing same-sex unions. 

Author: Jim Denison, PhD

Narrator: Chris Elkins

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The Unconditional Conference hosted by Andy Stanley and North Point Community Church concluded last Friday, and details are beginning to emerge about what was taught across the two-day event. While there is much with which I disagree regarding the implications of Stanley's message, hearing the heart with which Stanley said it is helpful for responding to it in a way that is fair and honors God.

Author: Ryan Denison, PhD

Narrator: Chris Elkins

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Andy Stanley's sermon, October 1, 2023

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s dating relationship continues to generate headlines in stark contrast to news that directly affects us, such as the aversion of the government shutdown and America’s growing frustration with inflation and slow economic growth. Americans want to be “inspired by a new, optimistic future,” but this won’t begin with secular culture. It must begin with spiritual rebirth, and that must begin with us as Christians.

Author: Jim Denison, PhD 

Narrator: Chris Elkins 

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Diver Rex Colubra has posted that his best friend is a fish he named Elvis. Whether joking or not, the story illustrates Americans’ increasing loneliness and anxiety. How have we come to the place where half of all Americans have three close friends or fewer? And how might we as Christians be the antidote to this malady?

Author: Jim Denison, PhD

Narrator: Chris Elkins

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The seven Republican presidential participants in last night’s debate took aim at each other, President Biden for his perceived failings, and former President Donald Trump for not attending. Across much of human history and in much of the world today, last night’s event would never have occurred. In this light, Dr. Jim Denison considers our cultural fascination with Rome and an urgent parallel between the Rome of old and the America of today.

Author: Jim Denison, PhD

Narrator: Chris Elkins

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The US government is facing a shutdown soon that could affect hundreds of thousands. Here we find another example of the fact that what happens in the halls of power affects people far from them. Let’s reflect on this reality in light of the most urgent moral issue of our time: abortion.

Author: Jim Denison, PhD 

Narrator: Chris Elkins 

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A leaked Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) training video instructs staff to confirm that men can get pregnant and encourages them to refer to a pre-born baby as an “embryo” or “fetus.” The VA training video correctly states, “Language has a profound impact on what people hear and learn.” Therein lies Dr. Denison’s point as he describes our culture’s pervasive four-part strategy to normalize unbiblical immorality, legalize it, then stigmatize those who disagree and ultimately criminalize their disagreement.

Author: Jim Denison, PhD

Narrator: Chris Elkins

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Senator John Fetterman’s (D–Pa.) preferred clothing of shorts and a hoodie generated national headlines when Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that he was relaxing the Senate’s longstanding requirement that its members wear a suit on the floor. The backlash was immediate and bipartisan.

Author: Jim Denison, PhD 

Narrator: Chris Elkins 

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Andy Stanley and his church are in the news once again in the buildup to the Unconditional Conference they’ll host next week. The event appears to focus on helping people understand how to minister to LGBTQ+ children and youth and has already generated controversy within Christian circles. But is controversy the right response? How should Christians engage with this subject?

Author: Ryan Denison, PhD

Narrator: Chris Elkins

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