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3 weeks ago | 
denisonforum.org | Mark Turman |Jim Denison
Join Mark Turman, Executive Director of Denison Forum, as he sits down with Jason Pieratt, President of Children’s Relief International (CRI). In this episode, they discuss the mission and work of CRI, which focuses on meeting both physical and spiritual needs in some of the world’s poorest regions. Learn about Jason’s personal journey from reluctant teacher to dedicated missionary, and the incredible impact of CRI’s programs in areas like child nutrition, education, shelter, and more.
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1 month ago | 
denisonforum.org | Jim Denison |Mark Turman
On this episode of the Denison Forum Podcast, Dr. Mark Turman sits down with Dr. Hormoz Shariat for a thought-provoking conversation at the crossroads of artificial intelligence and Christian faith. With a PhD in AI and a heart for gospel ministry in Iran, Dr. Shariat brings a rare and insightful perspective to the digital revolution shaping our world.
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2 months ago | 
denisonforum.org | Mark Turman |Jim Denison
In this episode of The Denison Forum Podcast, Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Ryan Denison continue their conversation around their new book, Who Am I? What the Bible Says About Identity and Why it Matters. Together, they examine the deep cultural confusion surrounding identity and the consequences of building our sense of self on shifting foundations.
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2 months ago | 
denisonforum.org | Mark Turman |Jim Denison
Someone said, “Humility is the one virtue you can’t claim and still keep.” That’s a bit frustrating to me given the call and command of God to be humble. Jesus was the ultimate manifestation of humility. He told us that the life God can bless is, in part, characterized by this great quality. Jesus said, “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth” (Matthew 5:5 NIV).
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2 months ago | 
denisonforum.org | Conner Jones |Micah Tomasella |Mark Turman |Jim Denison
Join hosts Conner Jones and Micah Tomasella in this week’s episode of Culture Brief, where they discuss hot topics from a Christian perspective. This week, they talk about the complex issues surrounding the deportation of immigrants under the Trump administration and the dismantling of the US Department of Education.
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Mar 27, 2025 | 
denisonforum.org | Micah Tomasella |Conner Jones |Mark Turman |Jim Denison
Join Conner Jones and Micah Tomasella in this episode of Culture Brief as they discuss the biggest stories of the week, starting with the significant security breach involving a Trump administration Signal group chat leak, its political fallout, and the comparisons to the Hillary Clinton email scandal. They also explore the cultural and political controversies surrounding the new Snow White movie and its box office performance. They share their own favorite Disney movies.
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Mar 21, 2025 | 
denisonforum.org | Mark Legg |Mark Turman |Jim Denison
Last year, I toured Shakespeare’s birthplace at Stratford-upon-Avon with friends. I’m not a particular admirer of Shakespeare personally, but I nevertheless enjoyed the experience vicariously through my English major companions. The several museums were beautiful and well-preserved, and the exhibits were interesting. The town was charming, an idyllic gem in the English countryside. Is all of that going away?
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Mar 20, 2025 | 
denisonforum.org | Steve Yount |Jim Denison |Mark Turman
The late Mark McCormack, author of The 110% Solution, believed that many people coast without giving complete effort. “It has long been my conviction, however, that 50% or 75% simply isn’t good enough,” he wrote. “I’m not even talking about ‘success’ right now. I’m talking about happiness.
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Mar 20, 2025 | 
denisonforum.org | Jim Denison |Mark Turman
Zeynep Tufekci is a professor of sociology and public affairs at Princeton University and a New York Times opinion columnist. Her latest Times article is headlined “We Were Badly Misled About the Event That Changed Our Lives.” In it, she describes in great detail the lengths taken to discount the possibility that the COVID-19 pandemic began in a research lab in Wuhan, China.
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Mar 19, 2025 | 
denisonforum.org | Jim Denison |Mark Turman
Join Mark as he hosts an insightful discussion on the Denison Forum podcast about living a faith-guided life amidst the tragedies of our world. This episode features Laura Hughes and Arica Henry, who share their compelling journeys of recovery and restoration after abortion through God’s grace. They introduce their new resource, Redemptive Love, A Journey of Restoration after Abortion, which combines biblical truth and therapeutic tools to help post-abortive women and men find healing.
