Culture Brief - Christian perspectives on the week's biggest news, sports & pop-culture stories
In this episode of Culture Brief, we reflect on the devastating floods in central Texas, the heartbreak they’ve left behind, and the political blame game that’s already started. Then Denison Forum’s Executive Director, Dr. Mark Turman, joins us for a conversation on how we process tragedy, loss, and grief as followers of Jesus.
Plus, we offer our opinions on the viral (and controversial) New York Times’ list of the best movies since 2000, break down the fallout among MAGA following the latest developments in the Jeffrey Epstein case, touch on Elon Musk’s latest political pivot, and brief you on other headlines making waves this week.
It’s a mix of hard questions, cultural hot takes, and spiritual insight—because navigating today’s world requires all three.
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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.
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.
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