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294 episodes
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April 17 · 49 min
Hungary’s Hopeful Election, Congressional Resignations, and Trump's AI Blasphemy
Magyar gathers coalition to defeat Orban, Reps. Swalwell and Gonzales resign for sexual assault allegations, and the Trump Jesus AI meme.
April 14 · 37 min
Failed Iran Talks, Draft Registration, Orbán's Loss, and Revenge Addiction
Vance's failed negotiations with Iran, US draft registration for young men, Hungary’s prime minister loses, and the science of revenge.
April 10 · 50 min
Trump Threatens Iran, Artemis II Returns, and Anthropic’s AI Triggers Fear
Trump kills conservatism, astronauts head home, and Claude Mythos Preview deemed too dangerous for public consumption.
April 7 · 40 min
Military Rescue in Iran, Pam Bondi, Artemis II, and Social Media Addiction Trial
US military rescues airman in Iran, Pam Bondi fired, Artemis II mission circles moon, and landmark case against Meta and Google.
April 3 · 52 min
Therapists' Free Speech, Grads' Careers, and Hegseth’s Imprecatory Prayer
Supreme Court ruling on conversion therapy ban, high unemployment rates of college grads, and the theology of praying judgment on enemies.
March 31 · 37 min
Classroom Tech, Anti-Trump Protests, Troops in Iran, and Crisis in Cuba
Schools question tech for students, No Kings protests continue, US sends troops to Iran, and a repressive situation in Cuba.
March 27 · 1 hr 1 min
ICE at Airports, School Shooting Convictions, and Ruling Against Meta
DHS shutdown and expanded ICE presence, murder charges of school shooter's parent, and jury rules social media causes harm.
March 24 · 41 min
War Projections, 2028 Hopefuls, AI Novels, and Men’s College Attendance
Trump predicts end of war, presidential candidates emerge, publisher detects AI-generated novel, and men think twice about college.
March 20 · 52 min
Joe Kent Resigns, Iranian Threats, and a Victory for Parents’ Rights
Public opinions on the Iran war, homeland security risks, and disagreements about gender transition in the classroom.
March 17 · 37 min
IDF and Lebanon, Ukraine’s Fears, AI Data Centers, and a Korean Messiah
Israel fights Hezbollah, Ukraine left behind, US builds data centers, and North Korea’s Evangelical roots.
March 13 · 52 min
Cost of Iran War, Quiet Southern Border, and Anglican Church Split
The financial and moral toll of war, immigration slows but ministry continues, and why denominations split.
March 10 · 40 min
Kristi Noem Fired, Iran Chooses Leader, and Pakistan Fights Taliban
Secretary of DHS fired, former Ayatollah’s son declared new supreme leader, and Pakistan’s war with Taliban.
March 6 · 50 min
Birthright Citizenship, War’s Moral Hazards, and Can Literature Save Men?
Supreme Court considers citizenship at birth, war in Iran compels us to number our days, and the importance of reading.
March 3 · 33 min
US and Israel Attack Iran
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in military action initiated by President Trump.
February 27 · 51 min
Tariff Takedown, War with Iran, and State of the Union
Last Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that the President is not authorized to impose tariffs, affirming that Congress alone has the power to tax. Entrepreneur and pastor Mark Franco joins Russell, Mike, and Clarissa to discuss the future of tariffs. Then, President Trump suggests that he would launch a strike on Iran if they do not back down from their nuclear weapons program. Jonathan Schanzer stops by to share about Iranian protests and possible regime change. Finally, President Trump’s annual State of the Union address lasted a record breaking 1 hour and 48 minutes. Mike, Clarissa and Harvest Prude recap the highlights. REFERENCED IN THE EPISODE: Trump’s SOTU Heralded a Revival. The Data Is Mixed. - Harvest Prude ABOUT THE GUESTS: Mark Franco is the president and CEO at MXD Process, a company that oversees the manufacturing and supply of industrial process equipment, and serves as the managing partner at Soterra Capital. Prior to that, he was the principal at Franconia Enterprises and president at Unified Manufacturing and Design, LLC. Mark is a pastor at Sojourn Community Church. Jonathan Schanzer is senior vice president for research at Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), and he is also on the leadership team of FDD’s Center on Economic and Financial Power. He previously worked as a terrorism finance analyst at the US Department of the Treasury. Schanzer has appeared on CNN, Fox News, Al-Arabiya, and Al-Jazeera. Harvest Prude is Christianity Today’s national political correspondent and a congressional reporter based in Washington, DC. She is a former reporter for The Dispatch and World, having served there as political reporter for their Washington bureau. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Join the conversation at our Substack. Find us on YouTube. Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice. ABOUT THE BULLETIN: The Bulletin is a twice-weekly politics and current events show from Christianity Today moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today’s editor-at-large and columnist) and Mike Cosper (senior contributor). Each week, the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Sharon McMahon, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 24 · 39 min
The Bulletin Goes to Nashville!
In Music City, Russell, Mike, Sho, and Clarissa talk about creativity, vocation, and AI.
February 22 · 23 min
Sunday Afternoon Reads: Lord of the Night
Finding God in the darkness and isolation of Antarctica.
February 20 · 52 min
AI Predictions, Climate Policy Rollback, and Obama’s Belief in Aliens
The future of artificial intelligence, Trump repeals landmark climate finding, and the existence of aliens.
February 17 · 43 min
Rubio's Speech, Nancy Guthrie Missing, and Summer of Our Discontent
Marco Rubio’s message to Europe, NBC host’s mother is still missing, and Thomas Chatterton Williams on race and identity.
February 13 · 49 min
Nuclear Treaty Expires, Assisted Suicide in NY, and Gender Obsessed-Culture
A Cold War-era treaty between US and Russia expires, New York legalizes assisted suicide, and the ways we overthink gender.

The Bulletin

Hungary’s Hopeful Election, Congressional Resignations, and Trump's AI Blasphemy

Failed Iran Talks, Draft Registration, Orbán's Loss, and Revenge Addiction

Trump Threatens Iran, Artemis II Returns, and Anthropic’s AI Triggers Fear

Military Rescue in Iran, Pam Bondi, Artemis II, and Social Media Addiction Trial

Therapists' Free Speech, Grads' Careers, and Hegseth’s Imprecatory Prayer

Classroom Tech, Anti-Trump Protests, Troops in Iran, and Crisis in Cuba

ICE at Airports, School Shooting Convictions, and Ruling Against Meta

War Projections, 2028 Hopefuls, AI Novels, and Men’s College Attendance

Joe Kent Resigns, Iranian Threats, and a Victory for Parents’ Rights

IDF and Lebanon, Ukraine’s Fears, AI Data Centers, and a Korean Messiah

Cost of Iran War, Quiet Southern Border, and Anglican Church Split

Kristi Noem Fired, Iran Chooses Leader, and Pakistan Fights Taliban

Birthright Citizenship, War’s Moral Hazards, and Can Literature Save Men?

US and Israel Attack Iran

Tariff Takedown, War with Iran, and State of the Union

The Bulletin Goes to Nashville!

Sunday Afternoon Reads: Lord of the Night

AI Predictions, Climate Policy Rollback, and Obama’s Belief in Aliens

Rubio's Speech, Nancy Guthrie Missing, and Summer of Our Discontent

Nuclear Treaty Expires, Assisted Suicide in NY, and Gender Obsessed-Culture