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The Bulletin

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Episode 30 | 21 min

Back To The Future

This week’s summer solstice signals the midpoint of 2023. Let’s look back (and forward).

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New Year’s resolutions are great, but how many people stop halfway through the year to see how well they’re doing at keeping them? Last year, we made predictions on the The Bulletin, and we’re pausing our regular programming this week to return to those predictions and see how well we discerned what 2023 would hold. Join hosts Mike Cosper and editor in chief Russell Moore as they look back (and forward).

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“The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today Executive Producer: Erik Petrik Hosts: Mike Cosper and Russell Moore Producer: Matt Stevens Associate Producer: Azurae Phelps Editing and Mix: TJ Hester Music: Dan Phelps Graphic Design: Bryan Todd Additional Design: Amy Jones Social Media: Kate Lucky

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