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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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46:00

Evangelicals Abandon PEPFAR, Churches Endorse...

The Bulletin ·

2025/07/11

This week, Mike, Russell, and Clarissa discuss evangelicals abandoning support for PEPFAR with Peter Wehner. Then, the IRS says churches can endorse political candidates. Is that okay? Finally, the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ has officially passed. Ingrid Delgado of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul stops by to help us understand the implications for the vulnerable. REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: “Why Evangelicals Turned Their Back on PEPFAR”—The Atlantic This month’s episode of Tuesday

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26:50

Texas Floods, Netanyahu Visits Trump, UPenn’s Ban on...

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2025/07/08

This week on The Bulletin, Mike and Clarissa discuss the floods in Texas and the framework of Christian lament in the wake of tragedy. They talk about Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming visit with US president Donald Trump, as well as the University of Pennsylvania’s ban on transgender athletes and its apology to competitors of former UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas. Then, Mike talks with Justin Giboney about Christian civic engagement. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Take our

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51:17

Peter Thiel and the Antichrist, ICE Detains Iranian...

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2025/07/04

This week, Mike, Russell, and Clarissa discuss venture capitalist Peter Thiel’s interview with The New York Times’ Ross Douthat about transhumanism and the end times. Then, CT’s Andy Olsen joins the show to discuss asylum-seeking Iranian Christians who were detained by ICE agents in Los Angeles. Finally, CT writer Megan Fowler discusses with Russell and Clarissa what to look for in a good (and a bad) summer camp.Find us on YouTube. REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: New York Times interview

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27:00

Michael Tait and the Newsboys’ Scandal with Steve Taylor

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2025/07/01

Mike Cosper talks with Steve Taylor about his history with the Newsboys and his reaction to the news about Michael Tait’s sexual abuse scandal. They discuss the dynamics of working in the Contemporary Christian Music industry, and the implications for those who loved the Newsboys’ music. 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 GUESTS: Steve Taylor is a singer,

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51:01

Zohran Mamdani Surprises Democrats, US Bombs Iran,...

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2025/06/27

NYC Democratic mayoral primary. Bombing in Iran. Newsboys’ Michael Tait scandal. Find us on YouTube. This week, Mike Cosper and Russell Moore discuss the results of the New York City Democratic mayoral primary and the projected win of democratic socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani. Michael Wear joins to discuss the implications for the larger Democratic party. Yossi Klein Halevi and CT’s Israel correspondent Jill Nelson join to talk about the United States’ bombing of Iran and the

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24:12

Defining Conservatism with Steve Hayes

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2025/06/24

Mike Cosper talks with The Dispatch’s Steve Hayes about the shifts in the conservative movement. They discuss the movement’s incorporation of populist and authoritarian strains, the roots of these changes, and the analogies to evangelicalism. 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 GUEST: Steve Hayes is CEO and editor of The Dispatch. Prior to cofounding the

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49:21

‘No Kings’ Protests, Israel-Iran Conflict, and Gen Z...

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2025/06/20

‘No Kings’ protests. Israel and Iran conflict. Therapy culture and parenting. Find us on YouTube. This week, Mike and Russell talk with CT’s national political correspondent Harvest Prude about the military parade in Washington, DC, and concurrent No Kings protests around the country. Both happened in the aftermath of targeted shootings of political figures in Minnesota. Then, Ahmad Sharawi from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins to discuss what’s going on in Iran and Israel

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31:11

Israel Strikes Iran, Political Violence, and the...

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2025/06/17

Israel’s strike on Iran. Assassination of a Minnesota politician. Economics of aging. Find us on YouTube. Mike and Clarissa discuss the complex backdrop of Israel’s strikes on Iran, the assassination of a Minnesota politician, and a Christian response to political violence. Then, Clarissa sits down with economist Sita Slavov to discuss economic issues related to aging, including social security policy and wisdom for retirement. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Join the conversation at

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35:16

LA Immigration Protests and Food Aid to Gaza

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2025/06/13

This week, Russell, Mike, and Clarissa discuss the continuing immigration protests in Los Angeles and the complexities of food aid to Gaza. Regina Chow Trammel, therapist and professor of social work at Azusa Pacific University, and CT’s Israel correspondent, Jill Nelson, join the conversation.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 GUESTS: Regina Chow Trammel,

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28:33

Jon Tyson on Fatherhood

The Bulletin ·

2025/06/10

In this episode of The Bulletin, Jon Tyson sits down with Mike Cosper for a conversation about fatherhood, the call to bless your children, rites of passage for boys, and his book The Intentional Father.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 GUEST: Jon Tyson is a New York City–based pastor and author. Originally from Adelaide, Australia, Jon moved to the US

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45:30

Trump and the Courts, Faith-Aligned AI, and Uyghur...

The Bulletin ·

2025/06/06

Trump and the judiciary. AI for churches. Uyghur persecution. Find us on YouTube. This week on The Bulletin, David French joins us to talk about the Trump administration’s beef with federal judges and why the president is so mad at Leonard Leo. Then, artificial intelligence is showing up at work and in the classroom– are you ready for it to come to church? CT’s Bonnie Kristian stops by to talk about how faith-aligned technology seeks to serve congregations. Finally, religious freedom expert

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35:17

Elon Musk, Food Aid to Gaza, and Project 2025

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2025/06/03

What happened to Elon Musk? Food aid to Gaza. Project 2025. Find us on YouTube. Mike and Clarissa discuss why we’re not seeing Elon Musk around the Oval Office much anymore, why food-aid stories coming out of Gaza are so complicated, and whether President Donald Trump will build a sculpture garden of American heroes. Then, Mike sits down with The Atlantic’s David Graham to discuss his new book The Project: How Project 2025 Is Reshaping America. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Join the

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49:43

Scam Trafficking, Trump’s Crypto Obsession, and...

The Bulletin ·

2025/05/30

Scam trafficking. Trump and crypto. Mental illness. Find us on YouTube. This week, Mike and Clarissa discuss the double threat of human trafficking and scamming endeavors in Southeast Asia with Jacob Sims and Amy Miller. Then, The Atlantic’s Tom Nichols joins us to discuss Trump’s cryptocurrency ventures and concerns of corruption. Finally, Kelly Rosati joins us to discuss families coping with mental illness and the complexities of foster care. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Listen to

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32:27

Trump Disses Putin, Kermit Speaks at Graduation, and...

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2025/05/27

Trump and Putin. Kermit the Frog. Israeli embassy workers.Find us on YouTube. In today’s Tuesday headline roundup, Mike Cosper and Clarissa Moll discuss President Trump’s mounting frustrations with Vladimir Putin; this year’s university commencement speaker lineup; and the death of Dwayne Rollins, whistleblower for abuses in the Southern Baptist Convention. Then, Mike sits down with Rabbi Josh Stanton and Bishop Robert Stearns, two New York religious leaders, to remember the two Israeli embassy

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44:51

Habeas Corpus, a Big Beautiful Bill, and the Nicene...

The Bulletin ·

2025/05/23

Habeas Corpus. Big beautiful bill. Nicene Creed.Find us on YouTube. This week, Russell, Mike, and Clarissa discuss developments in the Trump administration’s deportation plan with Instagram’s @SharonSaysSo, Sharon McMahon. Then, Justin Giboney of the AND Campaign joins the show to talk about the new GOP big, beautiful bill. Finally, the Nicene Creed is celebrating its 1,700th birthday. Do you have it memorized? Should you? Find out in this episode. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Join

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31:06

The Politics of Tyranny with Roger Berkowitz

The Bulletin ·

2025/05/20

News headline roundup. The politics of tyranny. Find us on YouTube. In this episode of The Bulletin, Mike and Clarissa discuss cruelty, the talks between the US and Russia, the bombing of a fertility clinic in California, former president Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis, and the anniversary of George Floyd’s death. Then, Mike talks with Roger Berkowitz about the politics of tyranny. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Join the conversation at our Substack Find us on YouTube. Rate and

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52:05

A Presidential Trip, Online Trolls, and Afrikaner...

The Bulletin ·

2025/05/16

President Trump’s Middle East tour. G3 pastor Josh Buice. Afrikaner refugees. Find us on YouTube. In this episode of The Bulletin, Russell, Mike, and Clarissa discuss President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East, the exposure of G3 pastor Josh Buice as an online antagonist, and the arrival of controversial Afrikaner refugees from South Africa. Kate Shellnutt, CT’s director of news, and Mona Charen of The Bulwark join the conversation. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Join the

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40:07

The Rise of Women's Porn with Phylicia Masonheimer

The Bulletin ·

2025/05/13

News headline roundup. The rise of women’s porn. Find us on YouTube. In this episode of The Bulletin, Mike and Clarissa discuss the new pope, the American hostage in Gaza, and President Trump's Qatari Air Force One. Then, Clarissa talks with Phylicia Masonheimer about the rising popularity of women’s pornographic literature. 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

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50:19

The Abortion Pill, Israel-Iran Clash, and Popularity...

The Bulletin ·

2025/05/09

Abortion pill. Israel and Iran. Hasan Piker.Find us on YouTube. In this episode of The Bulletin, Russell, Mike, and Clarissa discuss the current abortion-pill court case with CT’s political correspondent. Then, Jonathan Schanzer joins the show to talk about this week’s clashes between Israel and Iran. Finally, Russell, Mike and Clarissa discuss Twitch streamer and influencer Hasan Piker who offers a mash-up of hot topics and politics. What do people love about him? GO DEEPER WITH THE

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30:42

The Cost of Ambition with Miroslav Volf

The Bulletin ·

2025/05/06

News headline roundup. The cost of ambition. Find us on YouTube. In this episode of The Bulletin, Mike and Clarissa share what headlines they’re following as the week begins, and Mike talks with theologian Miroslav Volf about the cost of ambition. 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 GUEST: Miroslav Volf is a Croatian Protestant theologian and public

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