The Bulletin

What happened on October 7 changed everything for Israelis. We visit Kfar Aza to understand why. Introducing…. Promised Land: A Bulletin MiniseriesPromised Land is a limited series exploring the moral, spiritual, and political challenges presented by the Israel-Hamas War. Host Mike Cosper (The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill) takes listeners with him to locations across the U.S., Israel, and Palestine, bringing you into the homes, lives, and stories of people for whom this conflict is their everyday experience.For show notes and more information visit:https://christianitytoday.com/podcasts/60-promised-land-israel-hamas-kibbutz-kfar-aza Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Footballers acknowledge disability, Satan arrives at the Iowa Capitol, and biblical critical theory makes its mark.This week on The Bulletin, hosts Mike Cosper, Nicole Martin and editor in chief Russell Moore talk about inclusion and Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf and his American Sign Language celebrations in the end zone. Lively conversation continues as the hosts discuss culture war outrage and the arrival of a satanic display in the Iowa State Capitol. Special guest author Christopher Watkin wraps up the episode to talk about his CT Book Award winning Biblical Critical Theory.For show notes and more information, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Universities defend hate speech. Famous people are human, too. And, multiethnic churches are growing.This week on The Bulletin hosts Mike Cosper, Nicole Martin and editor in chief Russell Moore discuss the latest Congressional hearings where U.S. university presidents defend hate speech on campus. Historian Thomas Kidd joins the show to talk about how we talk about dead people -- the nice and the not so nice. Finally, McLean Bible Church’s new lead pastor, Mike Kelsey, drops by for an honest and inspiring conversation about the struggles and opportunities of multiethnic churches.For show notes and more information, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The climate changes, Merriam-Webster celebrates authenticity, and Mike returns from Israel.This week on The Bulletin hosts Mike Cosper and Nicole Martin invite atmospheric scientist Katharine Hayhoe to discuss the world’s changing climate and the case for hope rather than doom and gloom. Hannah Andersen joins the conversation to talk about authenticity and what it requires to really be real. The episode wraps up with a recap of Mike’s recent trip to Israel -- his interactions with the Israelis and Palestinian Christians and his new insights into the conflict -- material that will be forthcoming as special Bulletin episodes!For show notes and more information, visit here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Embryo adoption invites new questions, international students return to US colleges, and psychedelic churches offer alternatives to traditional religious communities.This week on The Bulletin hosts Russell Moore and Nicole Martin explore questions of belonging as they head behind the news headlines to deeper conversation about adoption, international student ministry, and psychedelic spiritual experiences. Special guests Cameron Lee Small and CT’s Kara Bettis Carvalho discuss the complexities of embryo adoption. Greg Jao of InterVarsity stops by to offer ideas on integrating international students into our church communities, and New York pastor Aaron Bjerke shares the gentle path of Jesus that can attract those longing to escape life’s struggles.For show notes and more info, visit:https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/bulletin/embryo-adoption-international-students-psychedelic-church Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 Laws restrict pornography access, the Supreme Court codifies its ethics, and pro-life advocates look for what’s next.This week on The Bulletin, host Russell Moore flies solo while Mike Cosper is in Israel and Nicole Martin is away preaching. The conversation continues with lively engagement around bad behavior and how we can apply all of the gospel to the darker corners of our lives -- our unhealthy addiction to pornography, our tendency toward argumentation, and our lackluster support for a truly whole life pro-life ethic. Special guests include Sam Black of Covenant Eyes, Rick Kardos of The Nathan Project, CT’s new political correspondent Harvest Prude, and attorney Kelly Rosati.For show notes and more, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel’s unique cultural identity undergirds it in times of duress.In this special episode of The Bulletin, host Mike Cosper talks with Dan Senor, co-author of The Genius of Israel: The Surprising Resilience of a Divided Nation in a Turbulent World. The two discuss Israel’s unique cultural identity, shaped around shared stories and practices that have the capacity to bridge divides in times of trial. Learn about how Jewish practice can inform the way Christians build community and sustain each other through suffering.Joining us this week:Dan Senor is co-author of the forthcoming book The Genius of Israel: The Surprising Resilience of a Divided Nation in a Turbulent World, which will be released on November 7, 2023. He is also co-author of The New York Times bestseller Start-Up Nation: The Story of Israel’s Economic Miracle, which has been translated into more than 30 languages. He was a senior advisor to former Speaker Paul Ryan’s campaign for vice president and foreign policy advisor to Senator Mitt Romney’s presidential campaigns.He has written for The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA TODAY, and The Washington Post. In addition, he is also the host of the podcast “Call Me Back.”For show notes and more visit our show page here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transgenderism challenges women’s sports, ministries respond to campus antisemitism and the plight of prisoners.This week on The Bulletin, hosts Mike Cosper, Nicole Martin and editor in chief Russell Moore convene for lively conversation about transgenderism in women’s sports and ministry responses to campus antisemitism and the needs of the incarcerated. Special guests include CT’s own Emily Belz, Tammy McLeod of the Harvard Chaplains, Heather Rice-Minus of Prison Fellowship, Madeleine Kearns of National Review, and state representative and former NCAA division 1 basketball coach Barbara Ehardt. Step behind the headlines of top stories and be challenged to engage your world with the mind of Christ.For show notes and more, visit here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, senior vice president of research at Foundation for Defense of Democracies, talks about the origin story of Hamas, Hezbollah's involvement in spreading Islamism, and Iran's aggressive influence in an already fragile region.

The podcast discusses the recent allegations of clergy sexual abuse against Mike Bickle, the founder of IHOP. It explores the implications for his ministry and the broader issue of sexual abuse within the church. The chapter also talks about power abuse and cover-ups in spiritual institutions and the devastating impact of abuse. It touches on the importance of inner growth and repentance, and provides updates and analysis on the presidential race. The podcast also delves into the plea deals and immunity of Trump allies in investigations related to overturning the 2020 election. Additionally, it explores the complex legacy of basketball coach Bobby Knight and discusses the sex abuse scandal in the Roman Catholic Church.