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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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38:51

Online Gaming, Loneliness, and Remembering 9/11

The Bulletin ·

2025/09/19

This week on The Bulletin, Alan Noble joins Russell and Clarissa for a discussion about the loneliness epidemic, prompted by reports about the motives of Charlie Kirk’s alleged murderer Tyler Robinson. Then, Christina Ray Stanton joins us from New York City to describe her experience of the World Trade Center collapse on September 11 and the aftermath of the terrorist attacks 24 years later. REFERENCED IN THE SHOW: -Is Screentime with Grandparents Dangerous for My Children? With Jon Haidt on

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50:58

Kilmeade’s Comments, Rubio Visits Israel, and the...

The Bulletin ·

2025/09/16

This week on The Bulletin, Mike and Clarissa discuss Fox’s Brian Kilmeade’s comments about the homeless and his subsequent apology. They touch on Marco Rubio’s trip to Israel in the wake of strikes in Qatar, and whether or not Pope Leo could influence peace in between Russia and Ukraine. Finally, Mike sits down with Roger Berkowitz to hear why he thinks Trump’s rise to power should be considered a revolution. REFERENCED IN THE SHOW: -Unpacking Trump's Revolution with Roger Berkowitz GO DEEPER

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59:29

Assassination of Charlie Kirk, Russian Drones in...

The Bulletin ·

2025/09/12

This week on The Bulletin, Russell, Mike, Clarissa lament the assassination of political activist and evangelical Christian Charlie Kirk at a rally in Utah. Then, Dalibor Rohac from the American Enterprise Institute helps us understand the significance of the nineteen Russian drones shot down in Polish airspace. Finally, Chris Butler stops by to talk about the crackdown on immigration in Chicago and what effects it could have on crime.REFERENCED IN THE SHOW: -The National Guard Debate Needs a

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37:21

An Alleged Drug Boat Strike, the Annunciation...

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2025/09/09

This week on The Bulletin, Mike Cosper sits down with Elizabeth Neumann, former Homeland Security official and chief strategy officer at Moonshot, to discuss two recent acts of violence – the Trump administration’s strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat and the school shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis. They discuss the rise in politically violent rhetoric and its outworkings in our communities and halls of power.GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Join the conversation at

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49:50

Venezuelan Boat Attack, Payday Loans, and USAID Fire...

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2025/09/05

This week on The Bulletin, Russell, Mike, and Clarissa discuss the Trump administration’s attack on a Venezuelan boat allegedly carrying drugs that killed 11 people, and the implications for foreign policy. Then, CT’s Emily Belz joins us to discuss payday loans and predatory lending, and what Christians are doing in response. Finally, Hana Kiros from The Atlantic stops in to chat about what’s happening with the items from cancelled USAID projects, including a huge fire sale held by the federal

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32:39

Reclaiming Patriotism with Mona Charen

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2025/09/02

This week on The Bulletin, Mike Cosper talks with Mona Charen about the difference between patriotism and nationalism, the role of civics education in learning about the value of America, and what it looks like for individual citizens to be a check and balance to power. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Join the conversation at our Substack. Find us on YouTube. Rate and review the show in Apple Podcasts. ABOUT THE GUESTS: Mona Charen is a syndicated columnist, the policy editor

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59:49

Protests in Israel, GOP Senate Primary in Texas, and...

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2025/08/29

This week on The Bulletin, Russell, Mike, and Clarissa discuss anti-war protests in Israel as the IDF prepares for an offensive in Gaza City. Harvest Prude joins us to talk about all things Texas: the upcoming Senate primary race between Ken Paxton and John Cornyn, congressional redistricting, and the conflict over whether to hang the Ten Commandments in schools. Finally, Nicole Martin stops by to discuss how American attitudes toward divorce are shifting. REFERENCED IN THE SHOW: -Israel Must

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60:28

Investigation of John Bolton, James Dobson and...

The Bulletin ·

2025/08/26

This week on The Bulletin, Mike Cosper and Clarissa Moll discuss the investigation of former Trump advisor John Bolton, how both parties have weaponized the justice department, and why we should care about the justice system. Then, they talk about the legacy of Focus on the Family’s James Dobson and his influence on parenting. Finally, Mike chats with financial advisor David Bahnsen about inflation and the rising cost of living. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: -Join the conversation at our

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57:42

The Threat of Global Strongmen

The Bulletin ·

2025/08/22

This week on The Bulletin, Clarissa Moll talks with National Review’s Noah Rothman about President Trump’s meetings with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenzky, the relationship between church and state in the three countries, and the possibility of peace. Then, Liam Karr joins us from American Enterprise Institute to give us a primer on the conflict in Sudan. Lastly, Mike Cosper and Eliot Cohen discuss what Shakespeare has to say about authoritarian leaders. GO DEEPER WITH THE

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35:44

Meeting in Alaska, Selective IVF, and Smart Drugs in...

The Bulletin ·

2025/08/19

This week on The Bulletin, Mike Cosper and Clarissa Moll discuss President Trump and Vladimir Putin’s meeting in Alaska to talk about the war in Ukraine. Then, Mr. Trump chooses a new head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics after firing the previous head for an unfavorable jobs report. Why should Christians care? Next, advances in genome sequencing allow those going through IVF to select embryos without specific disabilities or medical conditions. Finally, Steve Cuss from the CT Media podcast Being

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44:05

Troops in DC, Doug Wilson, and Make America Healthy...

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2025/08/15

This week on The Bulletin, Russell, Mike, and Clarissa talk with former US representative Adam Kinzinger about federal troops moving into Washington DC to quell violence in the city. Then, conversation turns to the controversial pastor Doug Wilson and his interview with CNN in which he describes his vision of a Christian nation. Finally, Hannah Anderson stops by to discuss the Make America Healthy Again movement.REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: -CNN Interview with Doug Wilson GO DEEPER WITH THE

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39:17

Artificially Intelligent, Part 3

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2025/08/12

In this final episode of The Bulletin miniseries "Artificially Intelligent,” Mike Cosper speaks with AJ Calhoun about AI and work, and what we can learn from technological revolutions of the past. Then, Clarissa Moll chats with Brenda Ng about AI in the doctor’s exam room and ways that it may even bring humanity to that vulnerable space. Charlie Peacock shares what talented musicians can accomplish with AI tools in hand. And finally, SIL Global discusses how they’re using AI to help their

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52:38

Russia Updates, Physician-Assisted Suicide, and What...

The Bulletin ·

2025/08/08

This week on The Bulletin, Russell, Mike, and Clarissa talk with National Review’s Noah Rothman about the Russia-Ukraine war– its history, its geopolitical complexities, and its casualties – both physical and spiritual. Emily Belz joins to discuss legalization of physician-assisted suicide in New York and how we can think about the end of life. Last, college ministry leader Dylan Musser shares how he’s seeing students use TikTok and YouTube as educational tools, and what happens when a platform

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44:46

Texas Democrats, Gaza Famine, and Talking Across...

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2025/08/05

This week on The Bulletin, Mike and Clarissa discuss Texas Democrats’ decision to flee the state, Israel’s culpability in Gaza’s famine, and the exit of Southern Baptist leader Brent Leatherwood from the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. Then, Clarissa talks with author and former Obama speechwriter David Litt about developing an unlikely friendship with his brother-in-law and what it looks like to cultivate relationships across differences. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Read David’s

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50:49

QAnon, Sports Betting, and the Druze Massacre in Syria

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2025/08/01

This week on The Bulletin, Russell, Mike, and Clarissa talk with CT’s Emily Belz about the QAnon movement and its continuing attraction. Then, human rights lawyer, Knox Thames helps us understand the massacre of the Druze religious minority in Syria. Finally, we discuss the dangers of sports betting with Isaac Rose-Berman of The American Institute for Boys and Men. REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: How QAnon Lives On Under Trump 2.0 - Emily Belz Smartphone Gambling is a Disaster - Isaac

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40:45

Artificially Intelligent, Part 2

The Bulletin ·

2025/07/29

In this episode of The Bulletin, producer and moderator Clarissa Moll talks with Knox Thames about how governments can use AI to hamper religious freedom and persecute religious minorities. Mike Cosper and Renée DiResta discuss the ways people attempt to manipulate, harass, or target others using artificial intelligence. And associate producer Alexa Burke chats with CT’s Bonnie Kristian about her skepticism of AI tools being used at church. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: - Join the conversation

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52:39

Epstein Distractions, Coldplay Kiss Cam, and...

The Bulletin ·

2025/07/25

This week on The Bulletin, Russell, Mike, and Clarissa discuss how the Trump administration tried to create distractions to sidestep conversations about Jeffrey Epstein. Then, CT’s Sho Baraka joins the show to discuss the couple who was caught on the Coldplay concert jumbotron. Finally, the only Catholic church in Gaza was hit by Israeli munitions, killing three people. What’s the situation of Christians in the region? REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: -Last week’s episode: Epstein, Zyn

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28:46

Artificially Intelligent, Part 1

The Bulletin ·

2025/07/22

In this episode of The Bulletin, producer Clarissa Moll talks with missiologist Todd Korpi about what AI reveals about being human. Associate producer Alexa Burke digs into artificial intelligence history with data science professor Jonathan Barlow, and Dr. Finny Kuruvilla shares the amazing advancements and ethical questions that AI in medical technology raises. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: -Join the conversation at our Substack. -Find us on YouTube. -Rate and review the show in Apple

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55:20

Epstein, Zyn, and the Legacies of Jimmy Swaggart and...

The Bulletin ·

2025/07/19

This week David French of The New York Times joins Russell and Clarissa to talk about the Epstein files, why they’re causing such a stir in MAGA and what it could foreshadow about the future of the movement. Then, CT writer Luke Simon joins us to talk about the allure of the popular nicotine product, Zyn, and how our habits shape our hearts. Finally, televangelist Jimmy Swaggart and pastor John MacArthur died this month. CT’s Daniel Silliman stops by to discuss the complexity of their legacies and

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36:24

Biden’s Mental Acuity, Afghan Refugees in Iran, and...

The Bulletin ·

2025/07/15

This week on The Bulletin, Mike and Clarissa discuss the investigation into former President Joe Biden’s cognitive acuity and his pardons in his last days in office. Then, they talk about the mass deportation of Afghan refugees from Iran. Finally, financial advisor David Bahnsen provides a 101 on the national debt, how the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ will affect the debt, and what it would take to start paying it back off. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Take our survey for a chance to win a free

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