DC & Canada, Meta’s announcement, 2025 predictions, and the Gulf of America? | Ep. 1
Jan 9, 2025
Discover a fresh take on current events through a Christian lens. The hosts tackle political shifts, including Justin Trudeau's resignation and the implications of Trump's bold moves. They delve into Meta’s change in content moderation, sparking conversations about free speech. The excitement builds as they venture predictions for major sporting events, including the Super Bowl. Listeners are encouraged to engage and share their thoughts, all while reflecting on the power of prayer amid contemporary challenges.
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Denison Forum Overview
Denison Forum, a digital content ministry, was founded in 2009 by Jim Denison and Jeff Bird.
It provides daily articles, podcasts, and other resources from a Christian perspective.
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Hosts' Backgrounds
Micah Tomasella and Conner Jones, hosts of Culture Brief, are both graduates of Dallas Baptist University.
They have diverse professional backgrounds including ministry, real estate, and government contracting.
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Congressional Landscape
The 119th Congress has a slim Republican majority, making it challenging to pass bills.
Mike Johnson was elected Speaker of the House in the first vote, unlike the protracted process two years prior.
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Join hosts Conner Jones and Micah Tomasella in the inaugural episode of Culture Brief, a Denison Forum podcast, as they navigate through the latest news, politics, sports, entertainment, pop culture, and technology—all from a Christian perspective. This episode features an introduction to Denison Forum, discussions on U.S. and global political updates, including President Biden's final days and Justin Trudeau's resignation. They also cover the latest shifts in social media moderation by Meta, predictions for 2025, and a look ahead at upcoming sports events. Lastly, they remind listeners about the power of prayer and encourage responses through their mailbag segment.
Topics
(01:08): What is Denison Forum?
(03:17): Meet Micah
(04:43): Meet Conner
(05:55): Diving into Politics: Inauguration and Congress
Micah Tomasella is the Advancement Officer at Denison Ministries and co-hosts Denison Forum's "Culture Brief" podcast. A graduate of Dallas Baptist University, Micah is married to Emily, and together they are the proud parents of two daughters. With an extensive background in nonprofit work, finance, and real estate, Micah also brings experience from his years in pastoral church ministry.
About Conner Jones
Conner is the Director of Performance Marketing at Denison Ministries and Co-Hosts Denison Forum's "Culture Brief" podcast. He graduated from Dallas Baptist University in 2019 with a degree in Business Management. Conner passionately follows politics, sports, pop-culture, entertainment, and current events. He enjoys fishing, movie-going, and traveling the world with his wife and son.
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