The Bulletin No Iran Deal, Russell Brand Reads the Bible, and Ben Sasse’s Public Dying
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May 1, 2026 
Sho Baraka, Christian musician and cultural curator, and Bonnie Kristian, Christianity Today deputy editor and author, join the conversation. They discuss Iran’s stalled negotiations and regional consequences. They debate celebrity conversions and the church’s role in discipling public figures. They reflect on Ben Sasse facing terminal illness and what public reckonings with mortality teach about priorities.
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Hormuz Leverage Lets Iran Disrupt Global Oil Efficiently
- Bonnie calls the Strait of Hormuz a lever Iran uses to disrupt shipping without huge military force.
- Small attacks and mines can scare insurers and halt traffic, driving up global fuel prices.
Credibility Erosion Harms Iran Nuclear Messaging
- Russell Moore says repeated alarming claims about Iran's nuclear status have eroded public credibility.
- He ties this skepticism to the legacy of WMD claims in Iraq and the 'boy who cried wolf' effect.
Pray Specifically To Keep Compassion From Growing Cold
- To avoid love growing cold amid wars, Russell Moore recommends praying concretely for specific people and decisions.
- He suggests praying for council members, military leaders, and negotiators rather than abstract global peace.
