Denison Forum

A seismic cultural shift is underway. As secularism plateaus, society is moving past postmodern cynicism toward a new wave of sincerity, with massive implications for faith and American culture.

What comes after postmodernism? A Review of “Based on a True Story” by Paul Anleitner How metamodernism is shifting culture from postmodern cynicism toward Christian sincerity: A review of Paul Anleitner's latest book.

A "friendship depth gap" is fueling the loneliness epidemic. While digital connections are at an all-time high, research shows true happiness requires deep, transparent relationships over superficial ones.

The “friendship depth gap” and the power of transparency Americans are increasingly lonely even as social media gives us more ways than ever to stay connected. New research suggests the problem may not be how many friends we have, but whether those relationships are deep enough to sustain us when life becomes difficult. From our carefully constructed “i...

Is a cultural "vibe shift" signaling a revival? Dr. Mark Turman and Paul Anleitner discuss the end of cynicism and a renewed openness to faith on the Faith & Clarity podcast.

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The tragic death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday has sparked a critical conversation about su***de. His story highlights the devastating reality of despair and the vital importance of holding onto hope.

We need to have a conversation about su***de Jason Arday died of apparent su***de after a series of controversies. Discover reasons for hope and why it's always too soon to give up.

Roughly 75% of the global population now lives under restrictions on religious freedom. As political support shifts, a new roadmap outlines how civil society can defend faith groups globally.

How to respond to global religious persecution How to respond to global religious persecution: four key markers for sustained advocacy and protection of religious freedom worldwide.

The Supreme Court's final ruling against Donald Trump stands as a powerful demonstration of America's system of checks and balances, proving the founders' vision of accountability remains intact.

Why the Supreme Court ruling against Donald Trump is good news The Supreme Court’s decision to leave a $5 million judgment against President Trump in place offers a striking example of the checks and balances America’s founders designed to prevent any one leader from becoming too powerful. Yet while the system may be working as intended, Americans’ trust ...

Self-proclaimed apostle Kathryn Krick and the New Apostolic Reformation are drawing intense scrutiny. Mainstream Christian leaders warn the controversial movement departs from biblical orthodoxy.

The Dangers of Kathryn Krick and the New Apostolic Reformation A biblical warning about the NAR movement and false prophets like Kathryn Krick: why the offices of prophet and apostle are closed.

Trust is collapsing in America. A sharp generational decline has left a majority of US adults believing their fellow citizens lack basic morals, threatening the nation's social contract.

AOC for president? Body cameras on ICE agents? From speculation about 2028 presidential candidates to conflicting reports about the military and ICE, today’s headlines reveal how quickly political news can divide us. New polling suggests that Americans increasingly distrust not only institutions but one another, with younger generations especi...

The Flock surveillance network now spans 49 states, tracking vehicles for thousands of police departments. However, rising privacy concerns and officer misuse have sparked a rare bipartisan backlash.

What are Flock cameras, and why do so many fear them? Flock Safety’s nationwide network of license plate readers has helped solve crimes and find missing people, but growing reports of misuse have sparked an unusual bipartisan backlash over privacy and government surveillance. Even new safeguards may not resolve the deeper problem: the system ultimat...

A single ticket in Illinois won the $1 billion Powerball jackpot. While most news only matters when it affects us directly, our personal response to trials can have an eternal impact on those around us.

Single ticket wins Powerball’s $1 billion jackpot From a billion-dollar Powerball ticket to a solar eclipse in Europe, much of today’s news is interesting without being personally relevant. But when faith becomes visible in the lives of people facing cancer, ALS, or other hardship, it carries a different kind of weight. Personal experience has a ...