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FILE - An African man reads an old Bible, illustrating the fascinating story of a ministry in Chad where Muslims are translating the Bible. © By Katleho Seisa/peopleimages.com/stock.adobe.com

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Muslims are translating the Bible for Christians: How will your life translate the Bible today?

Ryan Denison, PhD

Streets are flooded in Kherson, Ukraine, Wednesday, June 7, 2023 after the walls of the Kakhovka dam collapsed. Residents of southern Ukraine, some who spent the night on rooftops, braced for a second day of swelling floodwaters on Wednesday as authorities warned that a Dnieper River dam breach would continue to unleash pent-up waters from a giant reservoir. (AP Photo/Libkos)

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Who destroyed the Nova Kakhovka dam in Ukraine? And why it matters to you

Ryan Denison, PhD

A man holds a phone in his hands. A hologram of a robot, representative of AI like ChatGPT, hovers over the phone, the words, "Hi! How can I help." appearing next to the robot. Can ChatGPT understand theology? © By LALAKA/stock.adobe.com

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Naked at the DMV and theology with ChatGPT: Why we can’t afford to take shortcuts to God

Ryan Denison, PhD

Man choosing new handgun in gun shop. What does the Bible say about gun control?

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¿Qué dice la Biblia sobre el control de armas?

Mark Legg

FILE - In this June 5, 1989, file photo, a Chinese man stands alone to block a line of tanks heading east on Beijing's Changan Blvd. in Tiananmen Square. (AP Photo/Jeff Widener, File). The 34th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre was June 4, 2023.

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Why China’s present may be our future: A reflection on apocalyptic danger and transforming hope

Jim Denison, PhD

FILE - This July 19, 2012, file photo, shows a Chick-fil-A fast food restaurant in Atlanta, GA. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File). Some Christians are threatening to boycott the fast-food chain for its DEI policy.

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Why are Christians calling for boycotts of Chick-fil-A and “The Chosen”?

Ryan Denison, PhD

An LGBTQ Pride flag overlaps and American flag. © By klavdiyav/stock.adobe.com. In response to Pride Month, Princeton professor Robert George is launching “Fidelity Month” today, “a month dedicated to the importance of fidelity to God, spouses and families, our country, and our communities.”

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Responding to Pride Month with Fidelity Month

Jim Denison, PhD

This image made from video of a fake video featuring former President Barack Obama shows elements of facial mapping used in new technology that lets anyone make videos of real people appearing to say things they've never said. There is rising concern that U.S. adversaries will use new technology to make authentic-looking videos to influence political campaigns or jeopardize national security.

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How do you spot a deepfake video?

Mark Legg

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in Los Angeles, Tuesday, May 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

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How Clayton Kershaw responded to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence: Using our influence for Christ

Jim Denison, PhD

Pride month merchandise is displayed at the front of a Target store in Hackensack, N.J., Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Target is removing certain items from its stores and making other changes to its LGBTQ+ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month, after an intense backlash from some customers including violent confrontations with its workers. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

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Target loses $10 billion over Pride-themed kids clothing: Should Christians boycott “woke” companies?

Jim Denison, PhD

A lone American flag stands in front of multiple gravestones on Memorial Day. © By Bill Chizek/stock.adobe.com

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The debt ceiling agreement and the reason government exists: A Memorial Day reflection

Jim Denison, PhD

An illustration of a half-digital, half-human brain, indicative of the merging of artificial intelligence with our daily lives. © By peshkova/stock.adobe.com

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AI can read your mind and help the paralyzed walk: Should we be afraid?

Ryan Denison, PhD

Stock photo: apartment fire. © By Aleksandr Lesik/stock.adobe.com

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Homeless man rescues family from apartment fire: The courage to trust the truth

Jim Denison, PhD

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy testifies before the Senate Finance Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Feb. 8, 2022. The Surgeon General is warning there is not enough evidence to show that social media is safe for young people — and is calling on tech companies, parents and caregivers to take "immediate action to protect kids now."

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US Surgeon General releases advisory on teens and social media warning of “profound risks” to kids

Mark Legg

FILE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis addresses attendees during the Turning Point USA Student Action Summit, July 22, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

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How will Ron DeSantis launch his presidential campaign today?

Jim Denison, PhD

D'Arcy Drollinger stands for a portrait outside Oasis nightclub Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in San Francisco. Drollinger will serve as San Francisco's first drag laureate, a paid position created to advocate for the LGBTQ community. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

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America has our first “drag laureate”

Jim Denison, PhD

Pastor Tim Keller

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How to die like Tim Keller

Jim Denison, PhD

FILE - The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, participate in the gay pride parade in West Hollywood, Calif. on June 12, 2016. The Los Angeles Dodgers have removed a satirical LGBTQ+ group called the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence from the team’s annual Pride Night after opposition from conservative Catholic groups. The team announced Wednesday, May 17, 2023, that the group, which primarily consists of men dressed as nuns, wouldn't receive an award during the June 16 event, citing the “strong feelings” of people who were offended. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel,File)

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Dodgers disinvite “legendary” charity from annual Pride Night Celebration

Ryan Denison, PhD

Young woman celebrating her mother on mother's day with flowers and gift

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How to bless struggling mothers this Mother’s Day

Denison Forum

A classroom full of seated children at their desks, seen from behind, their teach standing in front. © By Syda Productions/stock.adobe.com. The Texas Senate recently passed a bill requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms.

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Texas Senate passes bill requiring the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms

Ryan Denison, PhD

Man holding a bible. Charles Stanley was an influential Baptist pastor. He died in April of 2023

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How will influential pastor Charles Stanley best be remembered?

Ryan Denison, PhD

FILE - In this Monday, March 9, 2020 file photo, Britain's Prince Charles and Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall, in the background, leave after attending the annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey in London. There will be dissenters among the cheering crowds when King Charles III travels by gilded coach to his coronation. More than 1,500 protesters will be dressed in yellow for maximum visibility and they plan to gather beside it to chant “Not my king” as the royal procession goes by on Saturday, May 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File). Many are also upset at the cost of the coronation, which will be placed upon British taxpayers.

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How much will the British royal coronation cost the public?

Jim Denison, PhD

Woman with cancer during chemotherapy recovering from illness in hospital

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New breakthroughs in cancer research include an ancient virus, AI, and personalized vaccines

Mark Legg

A lonely young woman stares out of a rainy window. © By Africa Studio/stock.adobe.com. Per the US Surgeon General's office, loneliness “can increase the risk of premature death to levels comparable to smoking daily.”

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Why is loneliness as dangerous as smoking?

Jim Denison, PhD

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