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Changed people change the world
“The weakness of the Church lies not in the lack of Christian arguments but in the lack of Christian lives.” (William Barclay) The story of Scripture is the story of God’s power at work through God’s...
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How does a Christian transform the culture?
In this final episode of our special eight-episode series called “Being Christian in today’s culture,” Dr. Denison discusses the significance of cultural engagement. He explores how Christians can...
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How can a Christian deal with anxiety?
Christians are not exempt from mental health issues. Everyone will experience anxiety at some point in their lives. As explained in my previous article, anxiety is a protective response to a real or...
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The mystery of sex and marriage: A conversation with Chris Legg
Join Dr. Mark Turman, executive director of Denison Forum, for an insightful conversation with Pastor Chris Legg as they discuss biblical and psychological insights on sex and marriage. In this...
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Less than half of Americans attend church monthly: Is there hope for the church?
Local churches have become insignificant in the lives of contemporary Americans. A Gallup research poll shows less than half of Americans attend church once a month and only 20 percent attend weekly....
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What does the Bible say about homosexuality?
Homosexuality, LGBTQ+ issues, and same-sex marriages are divisive issues in today’s culture, especially within American Christianity. This leads many people to wonder, “What does the Bible say about...
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Ghosted: A conversation with Nancy French
In this episode of the Denison Forum Podcast, Mark Turman sits down with Nancy French to discuss her newly released memoir, ‘Ghosted: An American Story.’ Nancy, a renowned ghostwriter whose work has...
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What is the local church? Hints from the Old Testament
Note: This article is part two of our series on the church and its role within our lives and God’s plans to establish his kingdom. For more on how the local church relates to the universal church,...
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What does the Bible say about transgenderism?
Our culture is confused about sexuality. For many, we permit—if not celebrate—nearly all forms of sexual expression. Currently, transgenderism presents a thoroughly unique movement. But what does the...
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“The Billy Graham of Iran”: The incredible journey of Dr. Hormoz Shariat
In this episode of the Denison Forum Podcast, Mark Turman speaks with Dr. Hormoz Shariat, an Iranian-born Christian with an inspiring journey. Hormoz shares his story of growing up in a devout Muslim...
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This Father’s Day, “take up the cause of the fatherless”
When we honor our fathers this weekend, one-fourth of the children in the US will have little reason to celebrate. They don’t live with their fathers. “We have a generation of men who are not in the...
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Understanding ekklesia: The unity and role of the local church
To read the first two articles in this series, you can go to these links: “Less than half of Americans attend church monthly: Is there hope for the church”? “What is the local church? Hints from the...
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Should I attend a same-sex wedding?
The following article is from Biblical Insight to Tough Questions Vol. 11, Chapter 1, “Should I attend a same-sex wedding?” What was once a theoretical question has become the lived experience for an...
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A biblical conversation on immigration with Dr. Ryan Denison
Dr. Mark Turman, Executive Director of Denison Forum, hosts Dr. Ryan Denison to discuss the challenging issues of immigration and refugees from a biblical standpoint. As a nonpartisan ministry, they...
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What is the purpose of the local church?
To read the first three articles in this series, you can go to these links: “Less than half of Americans attend church monthly: Is there hope for the church”? “What is the local church? Hints from the...
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Addressing trauma and loss
In this conversation, Dr. Mark Turman interviews Steve Carter about his new book, which explores his journey of resignation from Willow Creek Community Church in the wake of misconduct allegations...
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Is cross-dressing a sin?
Cross-dressing is a growing phenomenon today. Often called “drag queens” or “female impersonators,” men who dress as women are becoming more normalized than ever in our sexually broken culture. Some...
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Navigating extremism: A conversation with Elizabeth Neumann
In this episode of the Denison Forum Podcast, host Dr. Mark Turman converses with Elizabeth Neumann, former Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism and Threat Prevention at the U.S. Department of...
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How can Christians respond redemptively to election turmoil?
Three months before the 1864 election, President Abraham Lincoln wrote, “This morning, as for some days past, it seems exceedingly probable that this Administration will not be re-elected.” By...
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United in worship: The church’s call to gather and glorify God
To read the first four articles in this series, you can go to these links: “Less than half of Americans attend church monthly: Is there hope for the church”? “What is the local church? Hints from the...
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