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Ryan Denison is the Senior Editor for Theology at Denison Forum, where he contributes writing and research to many of the ministry’s productions. He holds a PhD in church history from BH Carroll Theological Institute after having earned his MDiv at Truett Seminary. Ryan has also taught at BH Carroll and Dallas Baptist University. He and his wife, Candice, live in East Texas and have two children.

Resources by Ryan Denison, PhD

U.S. Supreme Court Justices listens as President Donald Trump gives his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

What is the “shadow docket” and why does it matter?

Pope Leo XIV arrives in procession to celebrate a Mass at Bamenda Airport, Cameroon, Thursday, April 16, 2026, on the fourth day of his 11-day pastoral visit to Africa. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) Pope Trump

In President Trump’s feud with the pope, who is right?

USA vs Iran political clashes and conflict representation with flags painted on grunge textured wall backdrop By visuals6x/stock.adobe.com

Is the war with Iran just?

Cargo vessels congestion blocking maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, tankers and container cargo ships clustered. Strategic maritime chokepoint linking the Persian Gulf and and Gulf of Oman 3D By Corona Borealis/stock.adobe.com

Will the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz lead to peace?

The Kaluts in the Lut desert, Iran. By yurybirukov/stock.adobe.com. ghost murmur

Is the “Ghost Murmur” miracle tech or a military myth?

Congregation in prayer during spiritual gathering, hands on hearts, diverse group expressing faith and devotion, solemn worship moment with illuminated cross in background. By Marco/stock.adobe.com

Vibrant pews, empty seats: The paradox of America’s Revival 

In Doha, the Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Zelenskyy agreed with the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, and the Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on a partnership in the defense sector for at least 10 years. Wo Photo by: Presidential Office of Ukraine/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images

Could Ukraine’s unexpected allies change the war with Russia?

Young teenage girl suffering mobile cell phone addiction, feeling lonely and depressed. By autumnn/stock.adobe.com. social media tobacco

Is social media the new tobacco?

Sinop Fortress Prison in Sinop, Turkey. by epic_images/stock.adobe.com

When a letter becomes lethal

An illustration of evil artificial intelligence. By Knut/stock.adobe.com. antichrist

Is AI a tool for the Antichrist?

March madness logo on screen and NCAA basketball game play on TV in the background By Rokas/stock.adobe.com

Why March Madness is for everyone

People wait their turn to buy bread during a blackout in Havana, Cuba, Thursday, March 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

While the US considers a “friendly takeover,” God is already at work in Cuba

Female psychiatrist talking to male patient with mental disorder and suicidal thoughts sitting on the room floor of hallway By David Pereiras/stock.adobe.com

The slippery slope of Canada’s fall toward 100,000 assisted deaths

Kristi Noem, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, speaks during her confirmation hearing before the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Capitol Hill on January 17, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chen Mengtong/China News Service/VCG via AP)

Kristi Noem is out as DHS Secretary

This photo provided by the White House which has been partially blurred, shows President Donald Trump talking with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles as Secretary of State Marco Rubio listens at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., during Operation Epic Fury on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (Daniel Torok/The White House via AP)

Is America’s war with Iran legal?

Concept of battlefield and AI network. Hybrid war. By metamorworks/stock.adobe.com.

Can AI be trusted in war?

Newspapers hang on display for sale in Mexico City, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, a day after the Mexican army killed Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho." (AP Photo/Jon Orbach)

Who was “El Mencho” and why should his death matter to you?

File Photo by: zz/KGC-375/STAR MAX/IPx 2016 5/26/16 Prince Andrew The Duke of York visits the HMS Duncan to mark the start of the Battle of Jutland centenary commemorations on May 26, 2016 at Thames Quay in West India Dock, London, England, UK.

Former prince Andrew arrested after Epstein files revelation

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., speaks to reporters on the SAVE America Act alongside Republican leadership and supporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner)

Why are the new voter ID laws so controversial?

People stand in line at check-in counters at El Paso International Airport, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in El Paso, Texas. (AP Photo/Morgan Lee) government airport shutdown

Why did the government shut down El Paso’s airport?

Protesters wave transgender pride flags outside the Supreme Court as it hears arguments over state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Transgender care is changing, how should Christians respond?

Spain's Lucas Eguibar Breton practices during a snowboard cross training session at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

The 2026 Winter Olympics start today

What does faith have to say about today’s sports culture? With Dr. Ryan Denison and Bobby Dagnel

What does faith have to say about today’s sports culture?

A U.N. vehicle escorts ambulances and a bus carrying Palestinian patients in Khan Younis as they travel to the Rafah crossing to leave the Gaza Strip for medical treatment abroad, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)

What does the future look like for Israel, Hamas, and Gaza?

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