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James Van Der Beek Announce Colorectal Cancer Battle. NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 3: James Van Der Beek at AOL BUILD on August 3, 2017 in New York City. Credit: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch /IPX

Biblical living

James Van Der Beek’s death and the path to true hope

Jim Denison, PhD

Seahawks vs Patriots in Super Bowl LX, NFL Final Game on the Green Field at Levi’s Stadium. American Football Finals for 2025 Season By kovop58/stock.adobe.com

Current events

How much do you know about the Super Bowl?

Jim Denison, PhD

Jelly Roll poses in the press room with the award for best contemporary country album for "Beautifully Broken" during the 68th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Current events

Should I have watched the Grammys?

Jim Denison, PhD

US President Donald Trump signs the charter of his Board of Peace initiative at the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

Biblical living

What is the purpose of the Board of Peace?

Jim Denison, PhD

Why are so many young people struggling to find hope—and how can we help? with Tim Altman of TheHopeLine

Podcasts

Why are so many young people struggling to find hope—and how can we help?

Mark Turman, DMin

Taylor Swift performs during "The Eras Tour" on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

The Daily Article

Why Taylor Swift and Mel Robbins are so popular

Jim Denison, PhD

Alaska political map. By Peter Hermes Furian/stock.adobe.com

Biblical living

Why are Trump and Putin meeting in Alaska?

Jim Denison, PhD

Trump-Putin summit, Taylor Swift news, AI talent wars, & what is superintelligence? | Ep. 32

Podcasts

Trump-Putin summit, Taylor Swift news, AI talent wars, & what is superintelligence? | Ep. 32

Conner Jones and Micah Tomasella

Scottie Scheffler of the United States speak at a press conference after winning the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Sunday, July 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

The Daily Article

Scottie Scheffler before winning The Open: “This is not a fulfilling life”

Jim Denison, PhD

Michael Madsen arrives at the Hollywood Film Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Current events

Why Michael Madsen’s death gave me pause

Jim Denison, PhD

People gathered in Huyler Park celebrate the release of American hostage Edan Alexander from Hamas on Monday, May 12, 2025 in Tenafly, N.J. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)

Biblical living

Edan Alexander, last living American hostage, freed by Hamas

Jim Denison, PhD

Elon Musk, from left, Walt Nauta and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles depart the White House, Friday, Mar. 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Current events

What will happen next to Elon Musk?

Jim Denison, PhD

A pope figure facing the pews of a church. By D'ActionImages/stock.adobe.com. Pope Francis

The Daily Article

The latest on Pope Francis, Ukraine, and Starbucks layoffs

Jim Denison, PhD

Close-up of two baby elephant with their trunks entwined in a display of friendship and affection. (Loxodonta africana) By maria t hoffman/stock.adobe.com

Biblical living

Court rules that elephants are not persons

Jim Denison, PhD

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

Biblical living

Did Mary have a midwife at Jesus’ birth?

Jim Denison, PhD

A reward poster hangs on a light pole outside the New York Hilton Midtown Hotel in New York on Thursday, December 5, 2024, where Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey) Luigi Mangione

The Daily Article

Luigi Mangione charged with murder in death of insurance CEO

Jim Denison, PhD

"I Love My Job" 3D concept button. By iQoncept/stock.adobe.com. Fulfilling jobs in America

The Daily Article

What is the most fulfilling job in America?

Jim Denison, PhD

Grizzly bear in the mountains. By seread/stock.adobe.com. Woman survived a grizzly bear attack; meaning in life

The Daily Article

How a young mother survived a grizzly bear attack

Jim Denison, PhD

A wooden sign points in three directions: this way, that way, and the other way—indicative of a pastor's search for their calling.

Church leadership

Pastor, what is your unique calling?

Jim Denison, PhD

Courtney DeFeo, Christian Parenting, Podcast Host

Podcasts

Parenting with purpose

Denison Forum

Church prayer meeting. By Катерина Євтехова/stock.adobe.com

Biblical living

What is the local church? Hints from the Old Testament

Christian Englert

FILE - A man holds his baby as he looks at posters of the men, women and children held hostage by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, during a vigil marking 30 days since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack that started the fighting, in Jerusalem, Israel on Nov. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo, File)

The Daily Article

The latest on Gaza hostages and the conversion of a famous atheist: A vital question to begin Thanksgiving week

Jim Denison, PhD

Podcasts

Money in the Light of Eternity: A conversation with Art Rainer

Denison Forum

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)

The Daily Article

How will Ron DeSantis launch his presidential campaign today?

Jim Denison, PhD

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