I'm Still Standing

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Jan 17, 2025

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Michael Wear

Michael Wear, the founder of the Center for Christianity and Public Life, shares insights on the week’s cabinet hearings and the Israel-Gaza ceasefire negotiations. Kutter Callaway discusses the impact of California wildfires on communities, highlighting the emotional trauma of evacuations. Katharine Hayhoe emphasizes the urgent need for climate awareness, addressing 'weather whiplash' and the moral responsibility of stewardship within the Christian community. Together, they explore how faith intersects with current environmental and political crises.

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INSIGHT

Advice and Consent

The Senate's "advice and consent" role is not to choose preferred candidates but to vet presidential nominees.
Historically, confirmation was near-automatic, but now political calculations influence votes, creating more contention.

ANECDOTE

Hegseth's Controversial Nomination

Pete Hegseth, a controversial figure with a thrice-married, firebrand persona, is Trump's pick for Secretary of Defense.
Despite concerns about his character and lack of experience, his nomination highlights a focus on personality over qualifications.

INSIGHT

Faith as a Shield

Hegseth's use of faith as a shield against criticism reveals a problematic trend.
This trend involves exploiting the gospel to deflect accountability, particularly regarding personal conduct.

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Pete Hegseth, Israel-Gaza ceasefire, and LA wildfires.

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This week, Russell, Mike, and Clarissa welcome Michael Wear to review the week’s cabinet hearings and the potential ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel. Then, Katharine Hayhoe and Kutter Callaway join to discuss the California wildfires and how we might consider our posture toward caring for creation.

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ABOUT THE GUESTS:

Michael Wear is the founder, president, and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Wear is the author of The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life. He writes for The Atlantic, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Catapult magazine, Christianity Today, and other publications on faith, politics, and culture.

Katharine Hayhoe is an atmospheric scientist whose research focuses on understanding the impacts of climate change on people and the planet. She is the chief scientist for The Nature Conservancy, where she leads and coordinates the organization's scientific efforts. She holds a BSc in physics from the University of Toronto and an MS and PhD in atmospheric science from the University of Illinois and has received numerous awards and recognitions for her work, including four honorary doctorates and being named a United Nations Champion of the Earth.

Kutter Callaway is the William K. Brehm Chair of Worship, Theology, and the Arts, associate dean of the Center for Advanced Theological Studies, and associate professor of theology and culture at Fuller Seminary. He is author and contributor to several books, and his most recent book is Theology for Psychology and Counseling: An Invitation to Holistic Christian Practice.

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, Krista Tippett, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more.

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