10 Favorite Episodes of ‘The Bulletin’ in 2023

In a wild year of news, these episodes grounded us in wise and measured conversation about culture, politics, and faith.

2023 was the first full year of The Bulletin, Christianity Today’s new flagship weekly news podcast. Hosted by Mike Cosper, Nicole Martin, and editor in chief Russell Moore, The Bulletin looks beyond the headlines to offer listeners lively, thought-provoking conversation about breaking news and cultural trends. CT Media’s team has selected their 10 favorite episodes to celebrate and showcase this year’s great discussions. Listen to all of The Bulletin episodes here.

Check out the rest of our 2023 year-end lists here.

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Introduction

Christianity Today in 2023: Our Top News, Reviews, Podcasts, and More

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CT’s Top 20 Stories from South Asia

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CT’s Top 13 Stories from the Greater Middle East

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CT’s Top Indonesia Stories of 2023

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CT’s Top Singapore Stories of 2023

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Christianity Today’s 15 Most-Read Book Reviews of 2023

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CT’s Top 10 News Stories of 2023

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Top 10 Chinese Articles Translated into English in 2023

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10 Evangelical Leaders Who Died in 2023

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The Global Church in 2023: CT’s Top 20 International Stories

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CT’s Top Philippines Stories of 2023

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Christianity Today’s 10 Most-Read Stories of 2023

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Palestinian men work excavating a Roman cemetery in Gaza City.

Biblical Archaeology’s Top 10 Discoveries of 2023

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CT Editors’ Top Print Features of 2023

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Christianity Today’s Most-Read Testimonies of 2023

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CT’s Stories of 2023 You May Have Missed

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No Iran Deal, Russell Brand Reads the Bible, and Ben Sasse’s Public Dying

Clarissa Moll, Russell Moore

Trump insists on nuclear deal with Iran, Brand’s viral Bible faux pas, and Senator Sasse shares his dying and his faith.

Mercy cooking meals to distribute with members of her organization, Women of Purpose.

News

The Christian Migrants Feeding the Displaced in Lebanon

Ghinwa Akiki and Hunter Williamson in Beirut, Lebanon

The war left many domestic workers jobless and homeless. Some Christians see a chance to serve their community.

Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven, Connecticut.

Desperately Seeking Alternatives to Arrogance

The Trump administration’s critique of elite universities is worthwhile, but government control is problematic. Good news: Christian study centers are multiplying at major universities.

A group of people speaking in hashtags and social media phrases.

The Algorithm Is Changing How We Speak—and Strive

Griffin Gooch

“Algospeak” capitalizes on our desire for attention and status. We should turn to God for both.

Three books on a purple background.

Review

When Faith Feels Cloudy

Elizabeth Woodson

Three books for the doubting Christian.

Voting rights activists protest outside the U.S. Supreme Court as it prepares to hear a case challenging Louisiana's congressional map on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

News

Black Churches Urge Congregants to Mobilize After Supreme Court Ruling

Haleluya Hadero

Denominational leaders say the latest weakening of protections for minority voters is discouraging but not cause for despair.

A chain broken by a glow of light.

Black Hope Faces a Crisis

Thomas Anderson

An influential academic theory says anti-Black racism won’t change. As it trickles into popular culture, the church should be ready to respond.

Kilauea Volcano by Jules Tavernier

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The harsh reality shows us our depths of depravity and the depth of Christ’s redemption.