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Jun 2024
46m 40s

Broken Halos

CHRISTIANITY TODAY
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Robert Morris’s abuse, rising nationalism in Europe, and Summer reading suggestions.

In this episode of The Bulletin, Russell Moore, Mike Cosper, and Clarissa Moll talk with Nicole Martin about the resignation of pastor Robert Morris and why churches harbor predators. Next, nationalism is increasing in Europe. Are the threats the same as we’ve seen on our own shores? Finally, we end with some suggestions for summer reading from our hosts and the larger Bulletin community.

Today’s Guest:

Nicole Martin serves Christianity Today as chief impact officer after serving on its board of directors. Nicole oversees three major strategic initiatives that are shaping the future of CT including The Global Initiative, the Big Tent Initiative, and the Next Gen Initiative. 

Book list:

David Zahl:

Fully Alive - Elizabeth Oldfied 

The Bright Sword - Lev Grossman


Erik Petrik:

Lives of Girls and Women - Alice Munro

All the Pretty Horses - Cormac McCarthy

The Beginning of Wisdom - Leon Cass

Commentaries on Peter - Karen Jobes 

The Work of Art - Adam Moses


Leslie Thompson:

The Irrational Season - Madeleine L’Engle

Gentle and Lowly - Dane Ortlund

What is Life Worth? - Kenneth R. Feinberg 

The Complete Stories - Flannery O’Connor


Mike Cosper:

You Like it Darker - Stephen King

The Age of Grievance - Frank Bruni


Nicole Martin:

The Lagos Wife - Vanessa Walters

Heaven and Earth Grocery Store - James McBride 


Russell Moore:

When the Clock Broke - John Ganz

Dæmonomania (The Aegypt Cycle Book 3) - John Crowley

Mariner - Malcolm Guite


“The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today

Producer: Clarissa Moll

Associate Producer: Leslie Thompson

Editing and Mix: TJ Hester

Music: Dan Phelps

Executive Producers: Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper

Senior Producer: Matt Stevens

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