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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Our Latest

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‘Saint Nicholas Is Our Guy’

Interview by Clarissa Moll

A conversation with printmaker Ned Bustard on what traditions teach about the joy of generosity.

Lord Over LinkedIn

Jacob Zerkle

As layoffs mount amid economic uncertainty, lots of us are looking for work. Here’s how to approach the process.

An image of President Kennedy.

‘A Shot Came Out of Nowhere’

Daniel Silliman

CT reported on the assassination of a president, a Supreme Court ban on Bible-reading in schools, and Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech.

Three books.

Review

Looking Back 100 Years

John Fea

Three history books to read this month.

Illustration of Lady Justice peaking out from an army-pattern blindfold.

The Bulletin

National Guard Shooting, a Bad Deal for Ukraine, and US War Crimes?

Mike Cosper, Russell Moore

Asylum-seeking paused after shooting tragedy, Russia rejects peace plan, and Hegseth scrutinized for Venezuelan boat attacks.

An old TV covered in Christmas decorations.

The 12 Neglected Movies of Christmas

Nathaniel Bell

The quest for a perfect fruitcake, a petty larcenist, and a sly Scottish dramedy should all grace your small screen this season.

Damages to Kyiv Christian Academy from a Russian drone strike.

News

Amid Peace Talks, Russian Drone Damages Christian School in Kyiv

Ukrainians are wary of any plan that gives Moscow its “Christmas wish list.”

Make Faith Plausible Again

Bryce Hales

A peculiar hospitality can awaken faith in our secular contexts.