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Jan 2025
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Mr. Cosper Goes to Washington

CHRISTIANITY TODAY
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The Bulletin reports from the US presidential inauguration.

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The Bulletin follows Mike Cosper to the 2025 presidential inauguration, held on Monday, January 20. Mike and Clarissa talk about the Israeli-hostage rally by the Washington Monument and welcome Justin Giboney to talk about immigration and domestic concerns. David French joins the show to reflect on the January 6 pardons and international concerns.

 

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ABOUT THE BULLETIN:

The Bulletin is a weekly (and sometimes more!) current events show from Christianity Today hosted and moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today’s editor in chief) and Mike Cosper (director, CT Media). Each week, the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Sharon McMahon, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more.


ABOUT THE GUESTS: 

Justin Giboney is an attorney, political strategist, and ordained minister in Atlanta. He is also the cofounder and president of the And Campaign, a coalition of urban Christians who address the sociopolitical arena with the compassion and conviction of the gospel. Giboney is the coauthor of Compassion (&) Conviction: The AND Campaign’s Guide to Faithful Civic Engagement.

David French is a columnist for The New York Times. He’s a former senior editor of The Dispatch. He’s the author most recently of Divided We Fall: America’s Secession Threat and How to Restore Our Nation.

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