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The Bulletin

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The Killing of Alex Pretti, Board of Peace, Ted Cruz Tapes, and The Body God Gives

Violence in Minneapolis, Trump’s Gaza plan, Cruz’s presidential intentions, and a response to transgender theory.

On Saturday, a US Customs and Border Patrol agent shot nurse Alex Pretti in the street after he stepped between a woman and the ICE agent who was pepper spraying her. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, President Trump announced his new Board of Peace to rebuild Gaza. And on Sunday, recordings of Senator Ted Cruz were leaked to the press, distancing himself from potential GOP presidential contenders in 2028. Mike Cosper and Clarissa Moll discuss these headlines, and Mike sits down with Robert Smith, author of the book The Body God Gives (recipient of Christianity Today’s Book of the Year Award of Merit), to discuss a biblical response to transgender theory.

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Robert Smith is an ordained Anglican minister and a lecturer in theology, ethics, and music ministry. He is the author of How Should We Think About Gender and Identity? and The Body God Gives: A Biblical Response to Transgender Theory.

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.

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“The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today
Producer: Clarissa Moll
Associate Producer: Alexa Burke
Editing and Mix: Kevin Morris
Graphic Design: Rick Szuecs
Music: Dan Phelps
Executive Producer: Erik Petrik
Senior Producer: Matt Stevens

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