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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

Biblical living

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)

Current events

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

Jim Denison, PhD

Biblical living

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

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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)

Current events

How will Ron DeSantis launch his presidential campaign today?

Jim Denison, PhD

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

Biblical living

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

Denison Forum

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

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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)

Current events

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

Jim Denison, PhD

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)

Current events

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

Jim Denison, PhD

In this Monday, June 18, 2012 photo, seven-year old, Jonny Littman, poses with WWE superstar, John Cena, at the 300th Make-A-Wish for Cena in Uniondale, N.Y. It was the 300th wish granted by Cena, making him the most popular celebrity granter in Make-A-Wish history. (AP Photo/John Carucci)

Church leadership

Following John Cena’s example: The surprising way to minister with significance

Jim Denison, PhD

Current events

The latest on the baby formula crisis: Why we don’t trust our government

Jim Denison, PhD

Current events

Tiger Woods to play the Masters: Why this is “a story that’s just beyond belief”

Jim Denison, PhD

Biblical living

Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst posted cryptic message before her death by suicide

Jim Denison, PhD

How to banish the "Sunday scaries": The key to living with empowered purpose

Current events

How to banish the “Sunday scaries”: The key to living with empowered purpose

Jim Denison, PhD

Cockatoos master dumpster diving, teach each other: Divine design and transformational worship

Current events

Cockatoos master dumpster diving, teach each other: Divine design and transformational worship

Jim Denison, PhD

Space junk that could have fallen on New York City and the risk of 'murder hornets'

Current events

Space junk that could have fallen on New York City and the risk of ‘murder hornets’: When bad news becomes good news

Jim Denison, PhD

The llama who is helping fight COVID-19: The future significance of present faithfulness

Current events

The llama who is helping fight COVID-19: The future significance of present faithfulness

Jim Denison, PhD

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