Culture Brief - Christian perspectives on the week's biggest news, sports & pop-culture stories
On this episode of Culture Brief, we break down the headlines shaping your world—from politics to pop culture—with thoughtful, Christian insight. We unpack Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” the latest SCOTUS rulings, and why everyone suddenly has opinions about Chili’s. Plus: the Diddy verdict, UPenn’s apology to its female swimmers, Meta’s newest AI strategy, and a Fourth of July poem that’ll actually make you pause. It’s sharp, fast-moving, and grounded in truth—don’t miss it.
Micah Tomasella is the Senior 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.
Conner Jones 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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