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Israel knows where October 7 mastermind is hiding. Why haven’t they killed him? Jan 11, 2024

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Israel announced recently that it intends to kill every Hamas leader behind the October 7 massacre, wherever they are in the world. The IDF knows precisely where Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind of the October 7 terror attacks, is hiding in Gaza. Why haven’t they taken him out? Because he is hiding behind a large number of Israeli hostages. What should we think of a God who allows people to suffer for sins they didn’t commit?

Author: Jim Denison, PhD

Narrator: Chris Elkins

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Did God save lives on Flight 1282? Jan 10, 2024

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When an Alaska Airlines flight door blew out last Friday, no one was sitting next to it. Was this a miracle? If so, why did God allow the near-disaster? If God did in fact save lives on that plane, couldn’t he have prevented the accident? Because he is omniscient and omnipotent, the answer is clearly yes. So why does God sometimes do what seems best, but not always?

Author: Jim Denison, PhD

Narrator: Chris Elkins

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Michigan wins the NCAA championship: Life as a spectator sport and the greatest need in America today Jan 09, 2024

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The Michigan Wolverines defeated the Washington Huskies decisively last night to win this year’s NCAA national football championship. I was discussing the popularity of spectator sports with my son, Dr. Ryan Denison, and he noted, “The best part of sports is the chance to be irrationally hopeful with little consequence for doing so.” He’s right: not much that can happen to an athlete during a game is likely to happen to a fan watching the game. We get to “play” the game with little risk to ourselves. If only life worked that way.

Author: Jim Denison, PhD

Narrator: Chris Elkins

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“Oppenheimer” and “Barbie” win Golden Globes: What their popularity says about our souls Jan 08, 2024

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Oppenheimer won five Golden Globes last night, including best drama, while Barbie took the award for cinematic and box office achievement. Each movie’s popularity reveals something different and concerning about our culture and our souls.

Author: Jim Denison, PhD

Narrator: Chris Elkins

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Who’s to blame for the January 6 Capitol riot? How to live with the consequences of our actions Jan 05, 2024

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With the third anniversary of the US Capitol attack coming up tomorrow, reactions to the event continue to dominate the news. President Biden plans to give a speech on the subject while former president Trump has two campaign events planned for the same day. Rather than attempt to relitigate what happened three years ago, let’s shift our attention to one of the most important and relevant lessons we can learn from it to help guard our witness and walk with the Lord today.

Author: Ryan Denison, PhD

Narrator: Chris Elkins

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Was January 6 an “insurrection”? Why weaponizing words imperils the future of our democracy Jan 04, 2024

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As the third anniversary of the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol approaches, attention is being focused on the question: Was it an “insurrection”? The question matters enormously since two states have now barred former President Trump from appearing on their election ballots after claiming that he participated in such an action on January 6. And there’s an even more foundational issue here that speaks to the future of our democracy.

Author: Jim Denison, PhD

Narrator: Chris Elkins

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New plagiarism allegations force resignation of Harvard president Claudine Gay Jan 03, 2024

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Claudine Gay announced her resignation as Harvard’s president yesterday after a new round of accusations surfaced over plagiarism in her scholarly work. She has been facing mounting criticism over how she responded to antisemitism on campus as well.

The story shows that even the president of America’s oldest and most highly endowed institution of higher education is not immune to criticism from the constituents she serves. Theirs is a transactional and symbiotic relationship.

Rare is the relationship based on unconditional, holistic, and unrequited sacrifice by one for the other. But this is exactly how our Father loves us. Now he is calling us to embrace his love in ways that transform our souls and our society.

Author: Jim Denison, PhD

Narrator: Chris Elkins

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Taylor Swift breaks Elvis Presley’s record: The choice that will determine your destiny this year Jan 02, 2024

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We can predict anything except the future. In 2023, would you have guessed Taylor Swift would break a record held by Elvis Presley? Or that Michigan and Washington would play for the NCAA football championship? Or that Israel would be withdrawing troops in a war they didn’t anticipate? But there’s one prediction you can build your life upon in this new year.

Author: Jim Denison, PhD

Narrator: Chris Elkins

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Ringing in 2024 with a MoonPie and bologna: A reflection on the best way to live every day this year Jan 01, 2024

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From the Times Square ball drop in New York City to the MoonPie drop in Mobile, Alabama, America has long celebrated the new year in interesting ways. In this new year, how can you resolve to make Jesus your king?

Author: Jim Denison, PhD

Narrator: Chris Elkins

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“Our Godless era is dead”: A reflection on the path to true “spiritual enlightenment” Dec 29, 2023

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Going into 2024, what is the most significant step you can take into “spiritual enlightenment” for the sake of our nation and your soul? An article titled “Our Godless era is dead” by Paul Kingsnorth offers a sobering yet inspiring perspective on the necessity of religion and why rejecting God ultimately doesn’t work.

Author: Jim Denison, PhD

Narrator: Chris Elkins

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