Culture Brief - Christian perspectives on the week's biggest news, sports & pop-culture stories The Pope’s death, Big Tech monopolies, NFL draft & a coffee hot take | Ep. 16
Apr 24, 2025
In this lively segment, Josh Miller, Chief of Staff and Chief Strategy Officer at Denison Ministries, joins to explore pivotal topics. They reflect on the legacy of Pope Francis, highlighting his progressive approach and the significance of the upcoming conclave. The conversation shifts to antitrust issues facing Big Tech and the need for ethical oversight, drawing parallels to Francis’s teachings on humility. Josh also sparks debate with a fiery take on K-Cups, comparing them to frozen pizza, while wrapping up with insights on the NFL draft excitement.
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Secrets of Papal Conclave
- The papal conclave is a secretive and highly traditional process involving around 135 cardinals voting to choose a new pope.
- The white smoke from the Sistine Chapel signals the election of a new pope after a two-thirds majority vote.
Pope Francis' Humble Service
- Pope Francis exemplified humility by serving marginalized groups, including juvenile offenders and women, at his first Holy Thursday foot washing.
- This broke traditional norms and emphasized service to the least as a core value of his papacy.
Breaking Church Elitism
- Pope Francis broke down elitist barriers in the Catholic Church by connecting with the marginalized and controversial, reflecting Christ's approach.
- His actions challenged the religious elite and broadened the church's outreach to neglected groups.