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

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

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

Why Taylor Swift and Mel Robbins are so popular

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

Why are Trump and Putin meeting in Alaska?

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

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

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)

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

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)

Why Michael Madsen’s death gave me pause

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)

Edan Alexander, last living American hostage, freed by Hamas

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)

What will happen next to Elon Musk?

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

The latest on Pope Francis, Ukraine, and Starbucks layoffs

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

Court rules that elephants are not persons

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

Did Mary have a midwife at Jesus’ birth?

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

Luigi Mangione charged with murder in death of insurance CEO

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

What is the most fulfilling job in America?

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

How a young mother survived a grizzly bear attack

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

Pastor, what is your unique calling?

Courtney DeFeo, Christian Parenting, Podcast Host

Parenting with purpose

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

What is the local church? Hints from the Old Testament

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

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

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)

How will Ron DeSantis launch his presidential campaign today?

What Is God’s Purpose for My Life? The Sermon on the Mount

What Is God’s Purpose for My Life? The Sermon on the Mount

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.

“The Seven Big Questions”: Searching for God, truth, and purpose with Bruce Miller

In this Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, photo in Princeton, N.J., Tomika Reid holds books that she’s authored. Reid, a single mother and children’s book author in the Princeton area, works as a ride-hailing service driver and tries to inspire passengers through spiritual guidance on the road as part of what she sees as a ride-hailing ministry. (AP Photo/Luis Andres Henao)

“I’ve turned my pain into a purpose to inspire others”: Lyft driver shares God’s word with her passengers

FILE - The Rev. Billy Graham speaks during the Mission Metroplex at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas, in a Thursday, Oct. 17, 2002 file photo. A North Carolina legislative committee on Wednesday, July 30, 2020 approved a model of a statue honoring the late Rev. Billy Graham to represent the state in the U.S. Capitol's National Statuary Hall. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Billy Graham state-of-the-art archive opens Monday

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