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Hosted by Denison Ministries · religion · EN-US · 92 episodes
The world moves fast. Every week brings new headlines, viral moments, political debates, sports stories, technological breakthroughs, and cultural trends competing for your attention. *Culture Brief* helps you stay informed, think biblically, and engage the culture from a Christian perspective.Join host Conner Jones and friends every Thursday as they break down the biggest trending stories of the week and explore what they mean for Christians. From elections and global events to movies, music, AI, sports, and internet trends, they offer thoughtful biblical insights, practical takeaways, and informed predictions about where today's headlines may lead tomorrow.No partisan spin. No outrage. Just honest, engaging conversations about the issues shaping our world and what Scripture has to say about them.If you want to keep up with what's happening, understand what's coming next, laugh a little along the way, and navigate today's culture with wisdom and conviction, this is the podcast for
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Culture Brief - Christian perspectives on the week's biggest news, sports & pop-culture stories is hosted by Denison Ministries. The show has published 92 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "World Cup preview, SpaceX IPO, helicopter shot down, Knicks-Spurs & UFC at the White House | Ep. 73" (11 June 2026, 45 minutes), "America's vice problem, Iran update, Gen Z box office boom, 60 Minutes turmoil & NBA Finals | Ep. 72" (4 June 2026, 49 minutes), and "Iran deal problems, Spencer Pratt for LA Mayor, Pope’s AI warning, Kyle Busch & New York Knicks | Ep. 71" (28 May 2026, 46 minutes).
Culture Brief - Christian perspectives on the week's biggest news, sports & pop-culture stories publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 44 minutes across 92 episodes.
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Culture Brief - Christian perspectives on the week's biggest news, sports & pop-culture stories
<p>In this week's Brief: The World Cup kicks off on American soil and we break down why this isn't just a soccer tournament—it's the most-watched event in human history. We explore what 48 nations gathering together...
Episode #72
<p>In this week's Brief: The Iran deal negotiations feel like Groundhog Day—another week, another "we're almost there." We break down Trump's heated call with Netanyahu, the stalled peace talks, and a call to prayer for...
Episode #71
<p>In this week's Brief: An Iran deal is close—but is it the deal the US went to war for? We break down the deal’s framework, why three Republican senators are publicly questioning the entire operation, and why the...
Episode #70
<p>In this week’s Brief: Micah Tomasella and Dr. Ryan Denison tackle two pressing cultural conversations — and find a deeper spiritual thread connecting them both.</p><p>First, they dig into a troubling trend...
Episode #69
<p>In this week's Brief: Trump lands in Beijing for the most consequential meeting of his presidency. We break down what's at stake as the world's two superpowers sit down—from trade and AI to Iran, Taiwan, and...
Episode #68
<p>In this week's Brief: Spirit Airlines is gone. We break down how America's seventh-largest airline collapsed overnight, the bad decisions that led to it, the far-reaching impact on jobs, airports, and travel—and what...
Episode #67
<p>In this week's Brief: Another assassination attempt on the president. We break down what happened at the White House Correspondents' Dinner—how the evening played out, what we’ve learned about the gunman and how he...
Episode #66
<p>In this week's Brief: We give a quick update on the Iran ceasefire extension and Tim Cook's announcement that he's stepping down as Apple CEO after 15 years—and what his stewardship of the company teaches us about...
Episode #65
<p>In this week's Brief: We look at the failed Iran negotiations, Trump's naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Trump's controversial posts attacking the Pope and posting an AI image of himself as Jesus, and why our...
Episode #64
<p>In this week's Brief: The incredible story of the downed American airman in Iran—injured, hunted, and alone for 36 hours behind enemy lines—and the massive rescue operation the U.S. military launched to bring him...
Episode #63
<p>In this week's Brief: “Jack Reacher” actor Alan Ritchson got into a real-life neighborhood fight and the internet lost its mind. Then we relive one of the greatest March Madness moments ever as UConn's Braylon...
Episode #62
<p>In this week's Brief: Trump pauses his ultimatum on Iran just as the markets open, and we break down what's really behind the mixed signals, including a rejected 15-point peace plan, a potential new negotiating...
Episode #61
<p>In this week's Brief: We break down why the Strait of Hormuz and Kharg Island are at the center of the global energy crisis right now—what they are, why they matter, and what happens when 20% of the world's oil...
Episode #60
<p>In this week's Brief: We're now past day 10 of Operation Epic Fury and the picture is getting more complicated by the hour. We talk through the latest military updates on the conflict with Iran, their newly appointed...
Episode #59
<p>In this week's Brief: The U.S. and Israel launched simultaneous strikes on Iran in what's being called Operation Epic Fury, and the world changed overnight. We’re joined by Dr. Jim Denison, founder of Denison...
Episode #58
<p>In this week's Brief: USA! USA! USA! Team USA wins gold in men's and women's hockey to cap off the best Winter Olympics performance in American history—and the men's overtime win over Canada felt like a generational...
Episode #57
<p>In this week's Brief: Is the American dream still alive? We dig into the data and what Americans actually mean by "the dream," why hope is more powerful than negativity, and how Christians can stay grounded while...
Episode #56
<p>In this week's Brief: We break down Seattle's dominant Super Bowl win over the Patriots, the halftime show culture war between Bad Bunny and the Turning Point USA, and why this year's Super Bowl felt like an...
Episode #55
<p>In this week’s Brief, we step into one of those rare moments when it feels like everyone is watching—and arguing about—the same things.</p><p>We discuss the Grammys’ most talked-about moments, including overt...
Episode #54
<p>In this week’s Brief: we’re joined by Dr. Ryan Denison, Senior Editor for Theology at Denison Forum, to help us process one of the most sobering and emotionally charged stories in the country right now: the shooting...
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