Culture Brief - Christian perspectives on the week's biggest news, sports & pop-culture stories

Culture Brief – Christian perspectives on the week’s biggest news, sports & pop-culture stories

The world moves fast. Every week brings new headlines, viral moments, political debates, sports stories, technological breakthroughs, and cultural trends competing for your attention. Culture Brief helps you stay informed, think biblically, and engage the culture from a Christian perspective.

Join host Conner Jones and friends every Thursday as they break down the biggest trending stories of the week and explore what they mean for Christians. From elections and global events to movies, music, AI, sports, and internet trends, they offer thoughtful biblical insights, practical takeaways, and informed predictions about where today's headlines may lead tomorrow.

No partisan spin. No outrage. Just honest, engaging conversations about the issues shaping our world and what Scripture has to say about them.

If you want to keep up with what's happening, understand what's coming next, laugh a little along the way, and navigate today's culture with wisdom and conviction, this is the podcast for you. New episodes every Thursday.

Topics

(01:08): What is Denison Forum?

(03:17): Meet Micah

(04:43): Meet Conner

(05:55): Diving into Politics: Inauguration and Congress

(08:40): Trump's Bold Moves and Announcements

(13:42): Prayers and Reflections

(16:08): Justin Trudeau's Resignation

(21:29): Meta's Major Overhaul

(24:55): Cultural Tipping Point and Free Speech

(27:33): Prayers for Natural Disasters

(28:15): Fun Predictions for the New Year

(31:04): Masters and Movie Predictions

(35:30): Wildcard Predictions for 2025

(37:34): Mailbag and Listener Engagement

(38:21): Upcoming Events and Football Schedule

About Micah Tomasella

Micah Tomasella is the Advancement Officer at Denison Ministries and co-hosts Denison Forum's "Culture Brief" podcast. A graduate of Dallas Baptist University, Micah is married to Emily, and together they are the proud parents of two daughters. With an extensive background in nonprofit work, finance, and real estate, Micah also brings experience from his years in pastoral church ministry.

About Conner Jones

Conner is the Director of Performance Marketing at Denison Ministries and Co-Hosts Denison Forum's "Culture Brief" podcast. He graduated from Dallas Baptist University in 2019 with a degree in Business Management. Conner passionately follows politics, sports, pop-culture, entertainment, and current events. He enjoys fishing, movie-going, and traveling the world with his wife and son.