The Bulletin The Bulletin Remembers 2025
Dec 30, 2025
As the year closes, the hosts dive into 2025's most pressing news, reflecting on the impact of AI and the intertwining of politics with the pulpit. They critique pastors' shift towards partisan engagement and explore the pressures of rapid social media responses. The discussion also addresses the church's struggles with AI and the dangers of tailored comforts. Strategies for finding reliable news and the importance of rigorous Christian journalism are emphasized alongside a call for hope in the face of cultural challenges.
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Pastors Pulled Into Partisan Punditry
- Many pastors are shifting from theological formation to partisan political punditry, driven by audience capture.
- Russell Moore warns this trend will backfire and fail to sustain long-term ministry influence.
The Trap Of Immediate Responses
- Speaking immediately on every crisis becomes a trap that forces constant escalation.
- Russell Moore says pastors who try quick responses must keep doing it or face accusations of deafening silence.
Tech's Outsized Global Impact
- Silicon Valley decisions reshaped global leadership and humanitarian aid in 2025.
- Russell Moore ties the erosion of USAID and PEPFAR effectiveness back to tech-industry actions.