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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CT Editors’ Top Print Features of 2023

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News

Northern Seminary Presidential Installation Goes Awry

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It’s unclear whether Joy Moore resigned her leadership at the suburban Chicago school.

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‘The Chosen Adventures’ Educates Our Smallest Bible Scholars

The animated spinoff on the adult show is a heady attempt to disciple kids on the life of Jesus.

A woman holds a pill bottle in a manila envelope in a mail room.

News

How Abortion Pills Change the Fight for Life

Texas pregnancy centers adjust their services as women increasingly access mifepristone by mail.

The book cover on a yellow background.

Review

Suffering Comes in Many Forms. So Does Theodicy.

Justin R. Hawkins

Scripture attests to God’s distinct plans to wipe individual tears from individual eyes.

The Bulletin

Hamas Crackdown, Rural Hospitals, and Why Brides Wear White

Mike Cosper, Clarissa Moll, Russell Moore

Hamas punishes political enemies, the importance of rural hospitals, and how purity culture influences modern weddings.

The first editors and staff of Christianity Today reading the first issue.

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Naomi Raine performing during Woman Evolve 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

Naomi Raine Isn’t Playing Games

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The founding member of Maverick City Music is releasing new songs as a solo artist with an impressive roster of guests.

One of the Palestinian prisoners released in the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.

News

Shrinking Palestinian Christian Population Wary of Cease-Fire

Heather M. Surls

“As people, we can live together … because this is what Jesus asked us to do.”