The Daily Article Podcast offers news discerned differently every Monday through Friday morning. With biblical insight into the day’s latest news and current events, this narrated edition of Dr. Jim Denison’s email newsletter presents a nonpartisan perspective on what’s happening now and how Christians can respond biblically to the culture at large.
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Sep 29, 2026 · 6:20
A new book argues that modern convenience may be costing us community, encouraging us to choose the “friction” of interacting with others even when easier options exist. But…
Sep 28, 2026 · 6:40
Signs of Christian revival are emerging in some unexpected places, from young people in secular Sweden and rising adult baptisms in France to Princeton students reasoning their…
Sep 28, 2026 · 6:42
Signs of Christian revival are emerging in some unexpected places, from young people in secular Sweden and rising adult baptisms in France to Princeton students reasoning their…
Sep 25, 2026 · 7:12
A new study suggests most American voters don’t fit neatly into conservative or liberal political labels, instead holding a mix of beliefs across the ideological spectrum. That…
Sep 24, 2026 · 6:46
Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington comes amid rising tensions involving China, Russia, Iran, and conflicts around the world. Behind those geopolitical struggles is an ancient…
Sep 23, 2026 · 6:23
President Trump’s UN address put the escalating conflict with Iran back in focus, while reports that Iran could sabotage internet cables in the Persian Gulf raise questions about…
Sep 22, 2026 · 6:26
The White House news ban targeting CNN, MS NOW, and Politico has sparked a broader fight over press access and prompted other news organizations to push back. But our reactions…
Sep 21, 2026 · 6:29
Violent crime is down, poverty has reached a historic low, and household incomes are up—yet many Americans still feel pessimistic about the future. That disconnect shows how…
Sep 18, 2026 · 6:53
Christianity’s center of gravity has shifted dramatically toward the Global South, and African missionaries are increasingly bringing the gospel to Europe, Canada, and the United…
Sep 17, 2026 · 6:49
Artificial intelligence may change not only how we work but also how we understand purpose and meaning. As technology produces more information, more distractions, and more…
Sep 16, 2026 · 6:58
As leaders debate how to respond to artificial intelligence, one obstacle keeps resurfacing: solving shared problems requires trusting other people and institutions to act…
Sep 15, 2026 · 6:28
Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly, and Americans remain divided over whether its potential outweighs the risks. Some experts warn of cyberattacks, biological threats,…
Sep 14, 2026 · 6:01
Warnings about artificial intelligence reached a new level this week as AI researchers and tech leaders raised alarms about systems that could improve themselves, enable…
Sep 11, 2026 · 6:29
Twenty-five years after 9/11, we remember the 2,977 people whose ordinary morning became a national tragedy—and the families who have carried that loss ever since. For many,…
Sep 10, 2026 · 7:02
Twenty-five years after 9/11, the attack remains a defining moment for many Americans—but for younger generations, it is one crisis among many that have shaped a world marked by…
Sep 9, 2026 · 6:34
A rare blue lobster and a million-dollar dime remind us that uniqueness often increases value—but human worth is far more complicated than rarity alone. As the twenty-fifth…
Sep 8, 2026 · 6:06
As the anniversary of 9/11 approaches, remembering those who died also means confronting the unsettling reality that terrorism remains a threat we cannot fully control. It can…
Sep 7, 2026 · 6:40
Miley Cyrus is dropping her last name and joining the ranks of celebrities known simply by a first name. The announcement raises a larger question about the names and labels we…
Sep 4, 2026 · 5:46
“Oreo-gate,” a series of Instagram videos about a school-lunch dispute, has drawn tens of millions of views and sparked surprisingly passionate reactions online. Its viral…
Sep 3, 2026 · 6:26
Tiger Woods and Tony Romo are both facing legal consequences tied to driving incidents, reminders that wealth and celebrity do not exempt anyone from human frailty—or, in…
Sep 2, 2026 · 6:05
A Nepalese principal had just thirteen minutes to move nine hundred students to safety before a devastating flood destroyed their school. In New York, investigators say two…
Sep 1, 2026 · 5:55
As Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO, the iPhone remains a striking example of how the same technology can be used for extraordinary good or profound harm. The tension extends far…
Aug 31, 2026 · 6:13
Psychologists distinguish optimism—expecting the best—from hope, which helps us endure challenges, act with purpose, and keep moving toward a goal. That distinction matters when…
Aug 28, 2026 · 7:06
Reports that AI-guided drones are now making targeting decisions in Ukraine raise unsettling questions about what happens when technology advances faster than our ethics. The…
Aug 27, 2026 · 6:52
This evening, 96.2 percent of the surface of the moon will be covered by Earth’s shadow and take on a reddish-orange hue. This is known as a “blood moon” lunar eclipse. Time…
Aug 26, 2026 · 6:46
Dolly Parton’s death Tuesday has prompted tributes not only to her extraordinary music career, but to the faith, generosity, and sense of purpose that shaped her life. From a…
Aug 25, 2026 · 6:38
A growing US–Canada trade dispute has turned something as seemingly ordinary as French-language requirements into a source of economic tension. The disagreement raises a larger…
Aug 24, 2026 · 6:01
From a presidential road race and Supreme Court intervention to public mockery of the president and an Iranian leader addressing Americans directly, several recent headlines…
Aug 21, 2026 · 7:14
A surrogacy dispute involving McKenna West and a baby diagnosed with a severe heart defect has drawn national attention after West refused an abortion and traveled to Texas,…
Aug 20, 2026 · 6:25
From the national debt and geopolitical threats to extreme weather and cyber warfare, today’s headlines offer plenty of problems we can see but have little power to solve. Yet a…
Aug 19, 2026 · 6:33
Americans are increasingly lonely even as social media gives us more ways than ever to stay connected. New research suggests the problem may not be how many friends we have, but…
Aug 18, 2026 · 6:12
The Supreme Court’s decision to leave a $5 million judgment against President Trump in place offers a striking example of the checks and balances America’s founders designed to…
Aug 17, 2026 · 5:28
From speculation about 2028 presidential candidates to conflicting reports about the military and ICE, today’s headlines reveal how quickly political news can divide us. New…
Aug 14, 2026 · 7:58
Flock Safety’s nationwide network of license plate readers has helped solve crimes and find missing people, but growing reports of misuse have sparked an unusual bipartisan…
Aug 13, 2026 · 6:09
From a billion-dollar Powerball ticket to a solar eclipse in Europe, much of today’s news is interesting without being personally relevant. But when faith becomes visible in the…
Aug 12, 2026 · 6:10
President Trump confirmed Tuesday that a credible Iranian assassination threat prompted a secret mid-flight security operation during his return from Turkey last month. Alongside…
Aug 11, 2026 · 6:53
AI pioneer Demis Hassabis believes artificial intelligence will be “the most important invention that humanity will ever make.” Whether its importance will ultimately be…
Aug 10, 2026 · 6:44
The Senate voted early Saturday morning to confirm acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to permanently lead the Department of Justice. Blanche has pledged to pursue policies…
Aug 7, 2026 · 7:42
The CIA has established a new task force focused on Cuba as the Trump administration increases pressure on the island’s government, while years of sanctions and an oil embargo…
Aug 6, 2026 · 6:35
From negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz to warnings about earthquakes, biological attacks, toxic caterpillars, and even sharks, the news offers no shortage of reasons to…
Aug 5, 2026 · 6:39
Democratic Socialism has been described as “a diffuse political ideology that advocates for more public control over the economy and a more expansive role for government in…
Aug 4, 2026 · 6:03
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs might weaken the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. According to Cambridge scientist Giles Yeo, women using the birth control drugs are “going to get a…
Aug 3, 2026 · 6:10
WNBA player Sophie Cunningham has drawn controversy for saying that loving others must include telling the truth and protecting female athletes from competing against biological…
Jul 31, 2026 · 6:40
President Trump announced Thursday evening on Truth Social that “the Board of Peace reached an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza.…
Jul 31, 2026 · 7:35
Gen Z Christians are increasingly drawn to spiritual disciplines like silence, solitude, prayer, and Sabbath-keeping, yet that renewed interest has not produced a corresponding…
Jul 30, 2026 · 6:12
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than one hundred times during a contentious Senate hearing yesterday, reviving memories of the pandemic and the mortality it…
Jul 29, 2026 · 6:09
More than a thousand pages from Dr. Anthony Fauci’s private diary are making headlines ahead of his testimony before Congress today. While the entries have renewed debate over…
Jul 28, 2026 · 6:12
Recent reports of Christians preaching to fellow airline passengers raise a difficult question: If the gospel is the only cure for humanity’s terminal condition, how urgently…
Jul 27, 2026 · 6:14
Deadly attacks in Seattle and Berlin raise one of faith’s hardest questions: If God intervened to protect innocent people in Scripture, why does he not always do so now? When…
Jul 24, 2026 · 6:16
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey brings Homer’s ancient epic to life with spectacular scale, but the history behind the story raises questions the film itself cannot answer.…
Jul 23, 2026 · 6:26
As sweltering “dog days” stretch through the longest possible unofficial summer, we may wish Earth’s seasons worked differently. Yet our planet’s tilt, orbit, magnetic field, and…
Jul 22, 2026 · 6:08
The people who age best may not be those who fight hardest against getting older, but those who become more selective about what truly matters. The daily reminders of our…
Jul 21, 2026 · 5:37
An explosive device outside a New York immigration court and the FBI’s interception of hundreds of suspicious drones at World Cup events remind us that unseen threats may be…
Jul 20, 2026 · 6:40
From the history-making birth of JD Vance’s fourth child to a World Cup victory for Spain and the deaths of American soldiers in the Middle East, the weekend brought news both…
Jul 17, 2026 · 8:32
President Trump used last night’s address to focus largely on election integrity, highlighting declassified information and again calling on the Senate to pass the SAVE America…
Jul 16, 2026 · 6:42
Cigarettes seem to be “creeping back to the aspirational center,” appearing again on magazine covers and across TikTok, Reels, and Instagram despite remaining the leading cause…
Jul 15, 2026 · 6:15
Scientists say they have built a cell from scratch for the first time, creating a synthetic cell that can feed, grow, and replicate like a natural cell. While researchers stress…
Jul 14, 2026 · 5:19
A parasitic outbreak of cyclosporiasis spreading across thirty-one states offers practical reminders about washing produce, but it also illustrates a deeper truth: treating…
Jul 13, 2026 · 5:40
The deaths of Senator Lindsey Graham, actor Sam Neill, and dozens of others in tragedies around the world remind us how quickly we move past headlines that fall outside our own…
Jul 10, 2026 · 7:39
Today marks ten months since Charlie Kirk was murdered while speaking at an event in Utah. Perhaps it’s fitting then that today also marks the end of the preliminary hearings for…
Jul 9, 2026 · 6:21
Graham Platner suspended his Senate campaign in Maine last night after a series of controversies and allegations brought his past into national scrutiny. His story reminds us of…
Jul 8, 2026 · 6:17
President Trump said this morning that he believes his ceasefire deal with Iran is over, the latest development in a conflict that has been going on for months with no apparent…
Jul 7, 2026 · 6:21
After the US men’s national soccer team controversy over Folarin Balogun’s suspension, every side had reason to protest what happened. There is something intrinsic in human…
Jul 6, 2026 · 6:09
As America celebrated our 250th birthday with “Pomp and Parade,” Carly Fiorina asked a question that speaks to our nation’s future: “Do we still have what it takes?” America is…
Jul 3, 2026 · 8:17
Iran has ranked among the top ten nations for Christian persecution every year since the Open Doors “World Watch List” began in 1993. As the Iranian government moves to…
Jul 2, 2026 · 6:35
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, the story of our nation's birth reminds us that July 4 marked not the beginning of independence, but the formal adoption of the…
Jul 1, 2026 · 5:50
The US Supreme Court handed down a ruling Tuesday rejecting President Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship and another upholding state restrictions on transgender athletes.…
Jun 30, 2026 · 6:07
The US Supreme Court handed down several major decisions this week, once again demonstrating a uniquely American principle: ours is “a government of laws, not of men.” As America…
Jun 29, 2026 · 5:52
Ranch dressing, the World Cup, and America250: What makes America unique, and what Americans need most Article Description As America’s 250th anniversary nears, patriotism is the…
Jun 26, 2026 · 6:03
Rescuers in Venezuela worked through the night Friday to save hundreds trapped in rubble and find thousands more missing in the aftermath of Wednesday’s earthquakes. What…
Jun 25, 2026 · 6:25
After America’s World Cup victory over Australia last Friday, Christian Pulisic shared a photo on Instagram showing several US players gathered in a circle on the field, their…
Jun 24, 2026 · 5:24
According to a recent Gallup poll, 65 percent of US adults say it would be positive for society if more Americans were religious. With all the bad news in the news, including a…
Jun 23, 2026 · 5:51
At least five people have been arrested on vandalism charges related to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. It has been plagued with algae and peeling paint following a $16…
Jun 22, 2026 · 6:15
British Prime Minister Kier Starmer announced this morning that he would resign from office after losing support within his own party. His departure highlights a fundamental flaw…
Jun 19, 2026 · 8:12
Every June, twenty-nine Major League Baseball teams host an LGBTQ+ Pride Night, but last Friday’s San Francisco Giants game drew national attention when several pitchers wrote…
Jun 18, 2026 · 6:15
A tale of two women could have ended in a drastically different way. One mother’s decision to alert authorities helped stop an alleged attack on last Sunday’s UFC event at the…
Jun 17, 2026 · 5:31
President Trump said Tuesday that he hoped the war with Iran would soon be in the “rearview mirror.” According to Switzerland’s foreign ministry, the US-Iran memorandum will be…
Jun 16, 2026 · 6:37
The US and Iran announced an interim peace deal last Sunday, though little is known about the exact details. As we consider our conflict with Iran over the past fifty years,…
Jun 15, 2026 · 6:41
Article Description: From stadium pews to news feeds, explore how the World Cup, NBA, NHL, and global politics serve as the ultimate forms of modern devotion. Be a Denison Forum…
Jun 12, 2026 · 8:32
SpaceX's historic IPO paves the way for Elon Musk to become the world’s first trillionaire. Explore what’s next for SpaceX and its competitors.
Jun 11, 2026 · 5:34
“Fidelity month” was started in 2023 as a response to declining values in our culture. That it coincides with Pride Month has led many to assume that one is related to the other.…
Jun 10, 2026 · 5:55
Graham Platner, a candidate for the US Senate in Maine, has generated national headlines for weeks. Among the controversies he has faced, his wife stated that he sent sexually…
Jun 9, 2026 · 5:36
“Spiralism,” according to Jason Blazakis, is an informal movement in which followers share AI-generated manifestos and what they consider revelations from a conscious machine.…
Jun 8, 2026 · 5:33
Iran fired missiles at Israel this morning in several waves of attacks. Sirens sounded in Tel Aviv, and explosions from missile intercepts could be heard over the city.…
Jun 5, 2026 · 7:00
Be a Denison Forum Frontline Partner A record-high 56 percent of Americans say the country’s moral values are “poor,” which is up from 44 percent last year. Moreover, 80 percent…
Jun 4, 2026 · 6:46
I should never write or speak on a subject without considering those for whom it is highly personal. This principle applies especially to the Pride Month article I published…
Jun 3, 2026 · 6:07
In honor of Pride Month, the Boston Public Library has scheduled nineteen drag queen story hours, while the New York Times is recommending LGBTQ-themed comic books and graphic…
Jun 2, 2026 · 5:42
A parasitic fly that eats animals alive has been found in Mexican sheep thirty-one miles south of the US border. The New World screwworm lays eggs in wounds on any warm-blooded…
Jun 1, 2026 · 5:56
After three seasons and twenty-six episodes, the HBO series Euphoria officially ended last night. The show has been widely criticized for its pervasive nudity and pornographic…
May 29, 2026 · 7:14
Earlier this week, Pope Leo XIV presented his first encyclical: a letter from the pope to the Catholic Church and its leaders. The document, titled Magnifica Humanitas , or…
May 28, 2026 · 7:20
Iran said this morning that it had targeted a US air base in response to recent US military attacks. According to Forbes, a deal over the Strait of Hormuz now “hangs in [the]…
May 27, 2026 · 5:54
Sen. Tammy Duckworth has condemned a Memorial Day social media post by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) that featured the images and names of thirteen soldiers killed…
May 26, 2026 · 6:19
Last Saturday, a paraglider in Austria was floating along when a Cessna 172 flew overhead and shredded her sail to pieces. The woman began spinning and plummeted to the earth…
May 25, 2026 · 6:09
Christians are used to our religious holidays being preempted for secular purposes. Nonetheless, we should be surprised that even a secular holiday such as Memorial Day has been…
May 22, 2026 · 7:45
The Justice Department announced that it was charging Raúl Castro, the ninety-four-year-old former leader of Cuba, with murder and conspiracy to kill American citizens. The…
May 21, 2026 · 6:09
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will air its last show tonight. Why should you care? The ending could be nostalgic if you’re old enough to remember when David Letterman…
May 20, 2026 · 5:52
At least 136 people have died in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but health officials say the number could be much higher. The director general of…
May 19, 2026 · 5:55
In the day’s news, we are invited to put our hope in religion, politics, medical science, artificial intelligence, or future generations—but each continues to reveal its limits.…
May 18, 2026 · 7:57
Nicholas Kristof’s recent New York Times article alleging widespread Israeli sexual violence has sparked fierce debate. Still, the greater danger is the “fallacy of false…
May 15, 2026 · 7:59
In 2024, the Russian ship MV Ursa Major sank about 60 miles off the coast of Spain. While the loss was noteworthy, the world moved on pretty quickly. However, CNN released new…
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