The Bulletin
The Bulletin is a podcast for Christians seeking insights into the events, questions, and people that are shaping their world. Each episode will help Christians consider the intersection of faith, culture and spiritual formation. Subscribe today!
1
A Social Media Reckoning
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen on her role in The Social Reckoning, and Brad East on Christians quitting social media.
40 min
2
Jim Crow Theobros, Pastors Running as Democrats...
Influencers peddling racist tropes, Democratic campaigns quoting the Bible, and how to interpret polling data.
46 min
3
Trump Hosts Xi Jinping, Military Might in Green...
Religious persecution in China, deal with Greenland and Denmark, and how AI will affect work.
45 min
4
The Allure of Zyn, Women and Erotica, and the N...
Three guests share how they struggled with addiction and how they found freedom.
43 min
5
Midterm Elections, Political Power, and How Chr...
Three Christians share why they voted for different candidates in the 2024 election and how they think about their vote.
60 min
6
Loneliness Crisis, The Practice of Blessing, an...
Intentional practices to fight loneliness and disconnection.
45 min
7
The Pastor of Plymouth Jail
Andy Olsen reads his piece about an immigrant’s ministry inside an ICE detention center and the Boston church that supported him.
40 min
8
Gun Lobby Tactics, Free Speech, and Brain Disea...
NRA increases donations after school shootings, free speech of those we disagree with, and alarming rates of CTEs in football.
45 min
9
Infidelity, Comedy, and How to Stay Married
Humor writer Harrison Scott Key shares about recovering his marriage after his wife’s infidelity.
43 min
10
Funding to World Vision, Reflecting Pool Fiasco...
Renewed humanitarian-aid funding, Project 2025 author may oversee reflecting pool review, and tradwives in pop culture.
45 min
11
Cell Phones at School, The Power of Dopamine, a...
42 min
12
Netanyahu Visits Trump, Measles Outbreaks, and ...
US support for Israel wanes, spread of measles continues, and therapists’ role in adults going “no contact” with family.
41 min
13
Spiritual Not Religious, Sunday School Revival,...
Surveys of Americans' spirituality, the importance of Bible teaching, and how the church can be a beautiful witness.
42 min
14
ICE Traffic Stop Deaths, Election Fraud Claims,...
Two men killed as ICE arrests ramp up, Trump re-energizes claims around 2020 election fraud, and millions bet on World Cup winner.
40 min
15
Platner's Allegations, Strait of Hormuz Conflic...
Rape accusations end Platner's bid for Senate, Iran strikes commercial ships, and Taylor and Travis get married.
41 min
16
Patriotism vs Nationalism, Revisionist History,...
American patriotism dips while nationalism rises, altered narratives of WWII history, and the suicide crisis in the military.
44 min
17
Birthright Citizenship, Bipartisan Housing Bill...
Supreme Court reviews birthright citizenship, Congress passes bill to promote home construction, and kids go off to summer camp.
37 min
18
Deal with Iran, Trump’s UFC Birthday, SBC Votes...
41 min
19
Tribalism, Cancel Culture, and Loving the Enemy
Why tribalism has taken over modern discourse, and how Christians can respond differently
44 min
20
Truth in Media
36 min
21
Navigating Anxiety with Resilience
35 min
22
Higher Ed Survival, Political Tension with Fami...
26 min
23
Oil Is a Gift From God. Are We Squandering It?
Modern life is steeped in crude oil; have Christians shown any restraint?
35 min
24
Polling Data, Modern Vices, and the Drying of t...
Polling data on 2028 presidential hopefuls, America is dubbed ‘Sin Nation,’ and why the Tigris and Euphrates rivers are drying.
50 min
25
Rubio's Presidential Bid, College Cybercrime, a...
Rubio’s campaign-style video, an edtech cyberattack, Russia’s WWII celebration, and RFK Jr.’s antidepressant doubts.
40 min