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Santa Dale, no last name given, walks through the snow covered parking lot as he arrives at Merle Hay Mall, Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Current events

US military reports that Santa was undeterred by arctic blast

Jim Denison, PhD

A Christmas nativity scene features a standing Joseph and a kneeling Mary surrounding baby Jesus in a manger. © By RG/stock.adobe.com

Current events

Stolen Baby Jesus returned to nativity in time for Christmas

Jim Denison, PhD

The Denison Forum Podcast discusses timely news and relevant topics with biblical insight. Hosted by Dr. Mark Turman and featuring Dr. Jim Denison, plus guests on occasion, this weekly, discussion-oriented podcast will help Christians further develop a biblical worldview on current events, equipping them to be salt and light for Christ.

Biblical living

Peace and Christmas: A conversation with Jack Countryman

Denison Forum

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy holds an American flag that was gifted to him by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., after he addressed a joint meeting of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., left, and Vice President Kamala Harris, to her right. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Current events

President Zelensky visits the US on his first trip abroad

Jim Denison, PhD

Crossed legs in festive Christmas socks rest atop a wooden table next to a coffee mug and in front of a Christmas tree and fireplace with a roaring fire. © By magdal3na/stock.adobe.com

Church leadership

The most unique gift: God’s comfort

Mark Turman, DMin

Mary hovers over newborn baby Jesus in a cotton-lined ancient crib. © By Anneke/stock.adobe.com

Current events

Did Mary have a midwife at Jesus’ birth?

Jim Denison, PhD

A video of former President Donald Trump is shown on a screen, as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol holds its final meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Dec. 19, 2022. From left to right, Rep. Stephanie Murphy, D-Fla., Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., Chairman Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., Vice Chair Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., and Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Va. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Current events

January 6 Committee refers former President Trump for criminal prosecution

Jim Denison, PhD

A well-lit Christmas tree stands outside of the Coliseum in Rome, Italy, at night. © By Matteo Gabrieli/stock.adobe.com

Biblical living

Why do we have Christmas trees? How a “pagan symbol” became an integral part of our Christmas traditions

Ryan Denison, PhD

A coffin bearer holds the brass handle to a casket. © By Kzenon/stock.adobe.com

Church leadership

The day my father died

Jim Denison, PhD

A Christmas tree comprised of vials, bottles, and medicine sits against a green background.

Biblical living

What does Christmas have to do with bioethics?

Jackson McNeece

A nativity scene features three figurines representing Joseph and Mary slightly bowed over a manger. © By Beto G/stock.adobe.com

Biblical living

Three wise ways to see Christmas

Mark Turman, DMin

A man prays with his hands clasped below his chin, his eyes shut.

Church leadership

The humbling reason Peter is my favorite apostle: A word of encouragement for preachers during Advent

Jim Denison, PhD

A grandpa holds a Christmas present in one hand as he hugs a woman.

Current events

What gift-wrapped grandpas and Grinch-inspired breakfasts remind us about the real meaning of our Christmas traditions

Ryan Denison, PhD

A Santa Claus hat sits atop a gavel against a wooden rustic background

Church leadership

To judge or not to judge? To tolerate or not to tolerate?

Bruce B. Miller

Eight wooden pawn pieces form a circle, casting a singular shadow of a crown onto a white background

Church leadership

Leadership advice for Advent and all the days that follow

Jim Denison, PhD

Members of the British Royal Family, from left to right: The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother ride by as they leave the wedding of Princess Anne to Commander Tim Laurence at a church near Balmoral, Scotland, Saturday, Dec. 12, 1992. (AP Photo//Press Association/Martin Keene)

Current events

Did Prince Charles try to force his mother to abdicate the throne?

Jim Denison, PhD

A woman sits next to a window overlooking a winter landscape, her hand covering her eyes in a depressed state.

Biblical living

Are you SAD? How to fight against the winter blues

Erin Kerry

The Denison Forum Podcast discusses timely news and relevant topics with biblical insight. Hosted by Dr. Mark Turman and featuring Dr. Jim Denison, plus guests on occasion, this weekly, discussion-oriented podcast will help Christians further develop a biblical worldview on current events, equipping them to be salt and light for Christ.

Biblical living

The Songs Tell the Story: An Advent devotional: A conversation with Janet Denison

Denison Forum

A statue of St. Nicholas, aka Santa Claus, at Demre, Turkey

Current events

Santa Claus’s tomb has been discovered

Jim Denison, PhD

What happens to babies when they die?

Biblical living

What happens to babies when they die?

Jim Denison, PhD

Did Christmas really happen?

Biblical living

Did Christmas really happen?

Jim Denison, PhD

Why the virgin birth?

Biblical living

Why the virgin birth?

Jim Denison, PhD

What does Christmas say about God?

Biblical living

What does Christmas say about God?

Jim Denison, PhD

Biblical living

How do we know Jesus is the son of God?

Jim Denison, PhD

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