Politics+Current Affairs

Presbyterian Hostages Freed in Cameroon, But Conflict Carries On
With students safely returned, the church continues to pray for peace.
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Paid ContentMartin Luther King Was Fearful, But the Bible Made Him Brave
What happens when we realize the Bible is meant for more than teaching us right from wrong?
Quick To ListenEpisode 136|33min
This ‘Religious War’ Isn't Religious
A deeper look into the brutalities against Christians and Muslims in the Central African Republic.
These Pastors Loved America So Much, They Wanted It to Stay British
Why the Christian case against the Revolutionary War deserves better than mockery and neglect.
Four-Star General: Military More Cautious About Faith
General Roger Brady (USAF, Ret.) thinks soldiers are becoming more religious but the armed forces are more uncertain about religious expression.
Pepperdine Student, Cal Lutheran Grad Among California Shooting Victims
“Our students are resilient, but the burden is great.”
The Uncertain Future of Pro-Life Democrats
Mixed results in the 2018 midterms leave questions on partisan strategy over abortion.
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Paid ContentHow the Jesus People Made the Bible Cool
From Billy Graham to Bob Dylan, how a youth movement briefly changed the world.
Quick To ListenEpisode 135|57min
Why Latino Evangelicals Vote Beyond Immigration
What are the political priorities of this diverse group of American Christians?
Rumors of AI Wars: Where Google and the Bible Agree
An understanding of human dignity and responsibility belongs in the development of artificial intelligence for military uses.
Do Methodists Have a Case Against Jeff Sessions?
Though the denomination is the least likely in the US to administer church discipline, critical voices have been swirling around its highest-ranking politician.
Pakistan Frees Asia Bibi from Blasphemy Death Sentence
Jailed Christian mother acquitted by Supreme Court after eight years. Violent protests erupt in major cities.
Anti-Semitism and Unforgivable Sin
Hate is weak. Mercy is strong.
Ireland’s Blasphemy Ban Is Gone, But Dozens of Countries Still Enforce Them
Irish Christians hope the change will put pressure on places like Pakistan, where Asia Bibi faces the death penalty for remarks against Muhammad.
Is Trump Our Cyrus? The Old Testament Case for Yes and No
Christians’ eagerness to understand God’s will in real time can cause them to overlook fundamental biblical and divine principles.
Eat, Pray, Code: Rule of St. Benedict Becomes Tech Developer’s Community Guidelines
SQLite, the most-used database engine of the 21st century, throws back to a code of conduct created by a sixth-century monk.
Rethinking Our Relationship with the News
Both religion and politics have complicated it. How do we start fresh?
He Makes Everything Beautiful in Its Time—Including Tech
New inventions can harm or heal. Here’s what makes the difference, says author Douglas Estes.
Quick To ListenEpisode 133|56min
Iraqi Christians Waited Years for American Funds. Is Now Too Late?
The despair and hope of the country’s persecuted religious minorities.
The News Won’t Set You Free (Even If It’s ‘Christian’)
How round-the-clock headlines distort our focus on eternity.

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