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More Old People! More Babies!

Rising deaths of despair, the future of Roe, and gaslighting over gas stoves.

The kitchen heats up this week with discussion about church life and right-to-life as hosts Mike Cosper and editor in chief Russell Moore address the rise in deaths of despair and the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Could the solution for our pervasive loneliness be found in resurrecting adult Sunday school? If embryos are our neighbors, must immigrants be too? Is the gas stove really as hot a topic as Twitter might lead you to believe? Listen in and satisfy your appetite with this week’s news roundup.

Resources Referenced: Opiates of the Masses? Deaths of Despair and the Decline of American Religion by Tyler Giles, Daniel M. Hungerman, and Tamar Oostrom The Revolt Against Humanity: Imagining a Future Without Us by Adam Kirsch Methane and NOx Emissions from Natural Gas Stoves, Cooktops, and Ovens in Residential Homes by Eric D. Lebel, Colin J. Finnegan, Zutao Ouyang, and Robert B. Jackson

“The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today Executive Producer: Erik Petrik Host and Producer: Mike Cosper Producer and Editor: Azurae Phelps Additional Editing and Operations: Matt Stevens Music: Dan Phelps Editing and Mixing: TJ Hester Graphic Design: Bryan Todd Social Media: Kate Lucky

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