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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

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.

Podcasts

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

Denison Forum

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)

The Daily Article

“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)

The Daily Article

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

Jim Denison, PhD

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