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The Bulletin

Christianity Today

The Bulletin is a podcast for Christians seeking insights into the events, questions, and people that are shaping their world. Each episode will help Christians consider the intersection of faith, culture and spiritual formation. Subscribe today!

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55:41

Don't Blame Me

The Bulletin ·

2024/09/13

Chinese adoptions halt, debate recap, and Taylor Swift. Find us on Youtube. Today’s episode considers the recent end of Chinese international adoptions with guest Aimee Welch (former journalist and an adoptive parent and advocate), who has been waiting for her adopted daughter to come stateside since before adoptions were paused during COVID-19. Then, Clarissa and Mike recap the week’s presidential debate. Finally, Bob Smietana (national reporter for Religion News Service) drops by to talk about

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48:01

Praying for Time

The Bulletin ·

2024/09/06

Gen Z in the workplace, Israeli hostages, and astronauts stuck in space.Find us on Youtube. This week on The Bulletin, we discuss Gen Z in the workplace with Skot Welch (organizational development expert), the deaths of six Israeli hostages with Mona Charen (policy editor at The Bulwark), and the two American astronauts stuck in space with Jeff Williams (former NASA astronaut). GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Follow the show in your podcast app of choice. Find us on YouTube. Rate and review the

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46:43

Take a Look at Me Now

The Bulletin ·

2024/08/30

This week on The Bulletin, we check in on the presidential election with Mike Murphy (political consultant), review the Taliban’s new code of laws with Luma Simms (fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center), and consider how we can care for our souls in hard times with Sheila Wise Rowe (author of Young, Gifted, and Black).GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Follow the show in your podcast app of choice. Find us on YouTube. Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice. Leave a comment in

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40:46

Sharon (McMahon) Says So

The Bulletin ·

2024/08/27

A special one-on-one conversation with Sharon McMahon–aka @sharonsayso–and Mike CosperFind us on Youtube. Mike Cosper welcomes America’s Government Teacher, Sharon McMahon, who is better known as @sharonsaysso to her million-plus instagram followers. Sharon and Mike talk about civil discourse and critical thinking while engaging in political conversation, and dive into her new book, The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil

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48:23

I Got Sun in the Morning

The Bulletin ·

2024/08/23

DNC recap and Trad-Wives.Find us on Youtube. Russell, Mike, and Clarissa are joined by David Zahl (Mockingbird Ministries) to talk about the Democratic National Convention – what happened and what opponents and “those on the outside” are saying about the Harris-Walz ticket, and what Christians who feel homeless can do about political involvement. Then Katelyn Beaty joins us to explore the trad-wife social media movement and why both men and women deserve something better. GO DEEPER WITH THE

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35:22

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

The Bulletin ·

2024/08/20

Join us in Middle Earth as we talk The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power with the actors and creators of the series. *CAUTION: THERE WILL BE SPOILERS FROM SEASON 1*Find us on Youtube. Mike is joined by actors Charlie Vickers (Sauron) and Daniel Weyman (The Stranger), and showrunners Patrick McKay & JD Payne in a conversation about the second season of Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. In the conversation, we consider the theology of the writing and adaptation of these beloved

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55:57

All the Small Things

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2024/08/16

Tolkien and the “fantasy generation,” rising abortion rates, and cell phones in schools. Find us on Youtube. This week on The Bulletin, Russell, Mike, and Clarissa cover J.D. Vance’s esteem for J.R.R. Tolkien and the millennial interest in The Lord of the Rings with Karen Swallow Prior (Author, Religion News Service). Then, the four engage on the subject of rising abortion rates in a post-Dobbs world. Finally, we welcome Krista Boan (founder, Screen Sanity) to discuss the cell phone bans in

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47:06

I Knew You Were Trouble

The Bulletin ·

2024/08/09

Kamala Harris’ VP Pick and Iran’s impending attack.Find us on Youtube. Russell, Clarissa, and Mike welcome Tim Alberta (The Atlantic) to review the Democrats’ vice presidential candidate Tim Walz and discuss the impending attack on Israel from Iran with David French (New York Times). GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Follow the show in your podcast app of choice Find us on Youtube. Episode 97 referenced: “We’re Not Gonna Take It” Rate and Review the show in your podcast app of choice Leave a

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20:39

Russia-West Prisoner Swap

The Bulletin ·

2024/08/06

The prisoners come home from Russia.Find us on Youtube. Russell, Clarissa, and Mike welcome Noah Rothman (National Review) to discuss the prisoner return of Evan Gershkovich, Alsu Kurmasheva, and Paul Whelan from Russia. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Follow the show in your podcast app of choice Find us on Youtube. Rate and Review the show in your podcast app of choice Leave a comment in Spotify with your feedback on the discussion–we may even respond! TODAY’S GUEST: Noah Rothman is an

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53:01

We're Not Gonna Take It

The Bulletin ·

2024/08/02

Hezbollah strikes, outrage at the Olympics, and news from the campaign trailFind us on Youtube. This week, Clarissa and Mike welcome Haviv Gur (Times of Israel journalist) to talk about the recent assassination of top Hamas leaders and their implications for the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Then, we touch on President Biden’s proposed changes to the Supreme Court, Olympic ceremony outrage, and how we can discern what to get angry about. We even talk Snoop Dog and Flavor Flav. Finally,

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44:13

Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger

The Bulletin ·

2024/07/30

The Bulletin talks Olympics in a special bonus episode. Find us on Youtube. On this special episode of The Bulletin, Clarissa Moll welcomes former and current Olympians to explore their experiences in light of their faith. Guests include gymnast Brody Malone in a conversation with Christianity Today president, Tim Dalrymple; swimmer Missy Franklin; and decathlete Jimmy Mellado, who now serves as the president of Compassion International. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Follow the show in your

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60:16

Would've, Could've, Should've

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2024/07/26

ERLC presidential kerfuffle, Secret Service Director Resignation, and Mr. Netanyahu goes to Washington.Find us on Youtube. This week, Clarissa, Mike, and Russell welcome Pete Wehner (The Atlantic, NYT, Trinity Forum) to talk about the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) and the unlawful firing of their president, which leads to discussion of populism in the church. Then, the three engage in a review of the Secret Service director’s resignation and what this

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24:39

Biden Drops Out

The Bulletin ·

2024/07/22

President Biden withdraws from the 2024 Presidential Race.In this bonus episode of The Bulletin, Russell Moore, Mike Cosper, and Clarissa Moll react to Biden's announcement to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. They consider the implications and consider the announcement from a kingdom-focused perspective. “The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today Producer: Clarissa Moll Associate Producer: Leslie Thompson Editing and Mix: TJ Hester Music: Dan Phelps Executive Producers: Erik

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54:50

Chaos Menu

The Bulletin ·

2024/07/19

RNC recap, Dr. Ruth and Richard Simmons die, and Christian higher ed’s survivalThis week on The Bulletin, Russell Moore and Clarissa Moll welcome Madeleine Kearns to recap the first three days of the Republican National Convention ahead of Trump’s keynote address. Then, author and professor Alan Noble joins the show for a conversation about the loneliness, longing, and deaths of Richard Simmons and Dr. Ruth. Finally, Christian universities are closing at a notable rate. Alan, Russell and Clarissa

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34:46

Response to the Trump Assassination Attempt

The Bulletin ·

2024/07/16

The Trump assassination attempt, violence, and rage in America. This special bonus episode of The Bulletin features a conversation with national security expert Elizabeth Neumann on the weekend’s assassination attempt of former President Trump and its implications on the upcoming election. Today’s Guest: Elizabeth Neumann is a national security expert, violence prevention advocate, and author of the new book Kingdom of Rage: The Rise of Christian Extremism and the Path Back to Peace. She served

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43:06

One on One with Frank Bruni

The Bulletin ·

2024/07/12

Grievance and how to talk across differences.This special episode of The Bulletin features an interview with New York Times columnist Frank Bruni about his book, The Age of Grievance. Where polarization has split churches, families and friendships, Bruni suggests that the root of this polarization is grievance, an animating impulse in our culture that focuses on scarcity instead of abundance. This conversation offers a way forward for Americans or anyone who looks at culture and wants something

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66:41

Higher Ground

The Bulletin ·

2024/07/05

This week’s supreme Court rulings and the Israel/Hamas conflictThis week on The Bulletin, Russell Moore and Mike Cosper welcome legal expert David French to discuss the decisions delivered by the Supreme Court. Then, Shane Claiborne joins Mike Cosper and Clarissa Moll to discuss the Israel/Hamas conflict. Today’s Guests: David French is a columnist for the New York Times. He’s a former senior editor of The Dispatch. He’s the author most recently of Divided We Fall: America's Secession Threat and

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60:12

Electric Youth

The Bulletin ·

2024/06/28

Debate review, the future of Electric Vehicles, and Gender Youth MedicineIn this episode of The Bulletin, Russell Moore, Mike Cosper and Clarissa Moll discuss last night’s first presidential debate. Then, NBC news analyst Mike Murphy joins us to talk about the future of electric vehicles. Finally, gender youth medicine is a highly controversial topic both inside and outside the church. Mark Yarhouse and Rebecca McLaughlin join us to talk about the Cass Review and how Christians can respond to

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46:40

Broken Halos

The Bulletin ·

2024/06/21

Robert Morris’s abuse, rising nationalism in Europe, and Summer reading suggestions.In this episode of The Bulletin, Russell Moore, Mike Cosper, and Clarissa Moll talk with Nicole Martin about the resignation of pastor Robert Morris and why churches harbor predators. Next, nationalism is increasing in Europe. Are the threats the same as we’ve seen on our own shores? Finally, we end with some suggestions for summer reading from our hosts and the larger Bulletin community. Today’s Guest: Nicole

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50:06

Gimme Shelter

The Bulletin ·

2024/06/14

Biden’s asylum order, intentional community, and the criminalization of clergy sexual misconductThis week on The Bulletin, producer and moderator Clarissa Moll welcomes Ashley Hales and Ekemeni Uwan for a conversation about President Biden’s new asylum order, our fascination with intentional community, and the criminalization of clergy sexual misconduct. Special guests Bri Stensrud, John Shelton, and Boz Tchividjian join the discussion for an episode that will inform and encourage you toward

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