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Texas Democratic Senate candidate Texas state Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, waves before speaking for the first time since winning the Democratic nomination in Austin, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

The Daily Article

Responding to James Talarico’s theology

Jim Denison, PhD

Church leadership

Why we need more “weeping prophets”

Jim Denison, PhD

Eiffel Tower and French Flag. By SavvapanfPhoto©/stock.adobe.com. Emmanuel Macron Brigitte Macron

The Daily Article

Macrons sue over claim France’s first lady was born male

Jim Denison, PhD

A hand holding a TV remote with streaming platforms displayed in the background. By Mihail/stock.adobe.com. Stephen Colbert

The Daily Article

Stephen Colbert responds to cancellation of The Late Show

Jim Denison, PhD

Why I wish Memorial Day were not today: Three biblical ways to honor our heroes

Current events

Why I wish Memorial Day were not today: Three biblical ways to honor our heroes

Jim Denison, PhD

A Neiman Marcus store in a shopping mall. By JHVEPhoto/stock.adobe.com.

The Daily Article

Neiman Marcus removes “Christmas” from their gift catalog

Jim Denison, PhD

A blue donkey and red elephant on an American flag background to illustrate the political division in American culture. By MEHDI/stock.adobe.com

Biblical living

Is American culture more divided than ever?

Jim Denison, PhD

Mary looks at Joseph as they sit behind the baby Jesus in a manger in a live nativity scene. By Anneke/stock.adobe.com. In stark contrast, a Satanic display was recently placed—and then torn down—at the Iowa capitol building.

The Daily Article

Satanic display in Iowa’s capitol torn down: On the enduring hope and power of nativity scenes

Ryan Denison, PhD

Podcasts

How does the Bible apply to today’s politics? With Kaitlyn Schiess

Denison Forum

Podcasts

Losing Our Religion: A conversation with Russell Moore

Denison Forum and Russell Moore

Stock photo: A boy in a blue-checkered shirt and orange bow tie stands behind his lemonade stand smiling as he points to the glass of lemonade he's holding up in his right hand. By Jim/stock.adobe.com. The photo represents Edison Juel's "Lemonade for Lahaina" lemonade stand.

The Daily Article

5-year-old raises over $17,000 with “Lemonade for Lahaina”

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)

The Daily Article

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

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.

Podcasts

The social media problem: A conversation with Dr. Katie Frugé

Denison Forum

Books line opposing bookshelves in a school library. © By Thi Soares/stock.adobe.com

Current events

A record-breaking year for banning books reveals the deepest fissure of our culture wars

Steve Yount

A doctor in blue scrubs sits at a desk in front of an open laptop with his hands clasped in prayer.

The Daily Article

Government mandate would have forced religious doctors to perform gender transitions

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.

Podcasts

We’re in between eras. How to have a non-anxious presence: A conversation with Mark Sayers

Denison Forum

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks at the Clinton Global Initiative, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

The Daily Article

New California law blocks parents who oppose “gender-affirming” therapies for their children

Jim Denison, PhD

Vanna White arrives at the 25th annual Race to Erase MS Gala at The Beverly Hilton hotel on Friday, April 20, 2018, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

The Daily Article

The problem with Vanna White’s marriage advice

Jim Denison, PhD

Stock photo: A green road sign against clouds in a blue sky points Democrats to the left and Republicans to the right. © Andy Dean

Current events

In our hyperpartisan culture, how can we overcome increasing political division?

Steve Yount

Church leadership

The problem with being a cultural warrior

Jim Denison, PhD

The Daily Article

Dr. Fauci announces his retirement, response is what you’d expect

Jim Denison, PhD

The Daily Article

10-year-old Uvalde shooting victim walks out of hospital after 66 days

Jim Denison, PhD

Dr. Jim Denison on the Denison Forum Podcast

Podcasts

Ask Jim: What is a cultural missionary, and how can God redeem the Uvalde shooting?

Denison Forum

Current events

Confused by teens? 4 surprising ways Gen Z behaves

Mark Legg

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