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FILE - Snow falls at the Iowa State Capitol Building in Des Moines, Iowa, Jan. 9, 2024, as a winter snow storm hits the state. As frigid temperatures scour the Midwest, Monday, Jan. 15, marks the official start to the Republican presidential nominating contest with the Iowa caucus. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

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Whom should voters elect in Iowa? Why did God create such a chaotic, unpredictable world?

Jim Denison, PhD

David French and Curtis Chang join The Denison Forum Podcast to discuss "The After Party."

Podcasts

An invitation to “The After Party”: Reframing Christian engagement in politics with David French and Curtis Chang

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U.S. Attorney for the District of Colombia Matthew Graves speaks about the unfolding of the January 6 Capitol riot during a presentation ahead of this year's third anniversary in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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Who’s to blame for the January 6 Capitol riot? How to live with the consequences of our actions

Ryan Denison, PhD

FILE - Those loyal to President Donald Trump rally at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File). Lately, the question of whether it was an insurrection by definition has garnered much attention.

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Was January 6 an “insurrection”? Why weaponizing words imperils the future of our democracy

Jim Denison, PhD

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) kneels in prayer with teammates and Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks (3) after an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

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Brock Purdy’s faith and the future of our republic: A reflection on the source of transformational joy

Jim Denison, PhD

FILE - Former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Reno, Nev. The Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday, Dec. 19, declared Trump ineligible for the White House under the U.S. Constitution’s insurrection clause and removed him from the state’s presidential primary ballot, setting up a likely showdown in the nation’s highest court to decide whether the front-runner for the GOP nomination can remain in the race. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File)

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Colorado Supreme Court bars former President Trump from 2024 ballot: An explanation and three biblical responses

Jim Denison, PhD

In this composited image, Taylor Swift performs during "The Eras Tour" in Nashville, Tenn., May 5, 2023 (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File). And Supreme Court Associate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor listens to remarks by President Bush and U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales after she administered the oath of office to Gonzales during an installation ceremony at the Justice Department in Washington, Feb. 14, 2005. O'Connor, who joined the Supreme Court in 1981 as the nation's first female justice, has died at age 93. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

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Taylor Swift, Sandra Day O’Connor, and the quest for transforming hope

Jim Denison, PhD

In this combination of photos, Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks on Sept. 16, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa, at left, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom, speaks on Sept. 12, 2023, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo). Newsom and DeSantis held a debate on Nov. 30, 2023.

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In “The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate,” DeSantis and Newsom personify a divided America

Ryan Denison, PhD

Republican presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., speaks during a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by NBC News, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

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Tim Scott drops out of presidential race: How to change the nation without the ballot box

Ryan Denison, PhD

Paul Meacham holds high a sign that reads "Ohio is pro-life" as the crowd prays during the Ohio March for Life rally at the Ohio State House in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster). Is the pro-life movement losing?

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Why the pro-life movement seems to be losing

Ryan Denison, PhD

Issue 1 supporters cheer as they watch election results come in, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in Columbus Ohio. Ohio voters have approved a constitutional amendment that guarantees the right to abortion and other forms of reproductive health care. The outcome of Tuesday’s intense, off-year election was the latest blow for abortion opponents. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

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Voters supported abortion in yesterday’s elections: What is the path forward for life?

Jim Denison, PhD

Podcasts

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

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Andrew L. Whitehead is the author of American Idolatry: How Christian Nationalism Betrays the Gospel and Threatens the Church and joined The Denison Forum Podcast to discuss it.

Podcasts

American Idolatry: How Christian Nationalism Betrays the Gospel and Threatens the Church: A conversation with Andrew L. Whitehead

Jim Denison, PhD

Israeli army vehicles move near the Israeli-Gaza border, southern Israel, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023 (AP Photo/Oren Ziv). Days earlier, former Israeli paratrooper Israel Ziv, 61, joined the fight of his own accord when Hamas attacked Israel on October 7.

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Israel Ziv, a retired Israeli general, grabbed his pistol and battled Hamas

Jim Denison, PhD

Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., speaks to reporters hours after he was ousted as Speaker of the House, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, at the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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Kevin McCarthy removed as Speaker: Unprecedented events and foundational truth

Jim Denison, PhD

Republican presidential candidates, from left, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., and former Vice President Mike Pence, before the start of a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by FOX Business Network and Univision, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark Terrill)

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The Republican presidential debate and our fascination with the Roman Empire

Jim Denison, PhD

FILE - The Capitol is seen in Washington, Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. The U.S. government faces a shutdown unless Congress manages to overcome a budget impasse before the Sept. 30 funding deadline. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

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How a government shutdown could impact you

Jim Denison, PhD

FILE - Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., waves to members of the media, Monday, April 17, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File). Amid controversy, Chuck Schumer announced a relaxation of the Senate dress code to accommodate Sen. John Fetterman's refusal to wear a suit.

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The latest on Sen. Fetterman and the dress code controversy: “We are defining deviancy ever downward”

Jim Denison, PhD

An elderly woman beams with a smile. By Hunor Kristo/stock.adobe.com

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The No. 1 personal trait for a long life may surprise you

Jim Denison, PhD

Podcasts

How to be a good citizen of heaven and America: A conversation with Jim Denison

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An empty podium with mics on both sides stands in front of an American flag, illustrating the recent presidential debates. © By niyazz/stock.adobe.com

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GOP rivals debated last night, Donald Trump surrenders today

Jim Denison, PhD

A lone hand waves an American flag in front of a clouds at sunset. © By nicoletaionescu/stock.adobe.com. What role does morality play in a democracy?

Biblical living

Does democracy require morality? An excerpt from “Respectfully, I Disagree”

Jim Denison, PhD

A general view shows the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii, Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

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What started the Maui wildfires? A reflection on the future of our democracy

Jim Denison, PhD

FILE - Former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at the Moms for Liberty meeting in Philadelphia, June 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File). On August 14, 2023, Trump was indicted by a grand jury in Georgia for attempting to overturn the 2020 election.

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Donald Trump indicted by a grand jury in Georgia

Jim Denison, PhD

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