In this episode, Thom and Sam shine a light on a trend few church leaders see: the silent exodus of senior adults. While much attention is given to reaching Millennials and Gen Z, an equally significant group is slowly drifting away: older adults who once formed the backbone of many congregations. Their departure isn’t loud or dramatic. It’s subtle: an empty pew, a missing volunteer, a longtime member who quietly stops attending.
Why you should care about the Epstein Files
Human trafficking is modern-day enslavement...If the content of the Epstein Files upsets you, take it as a call to action and accountability.
Also See: The Epstein scandal is taking down Europe’s political class. In the US, they’re getting a pass.‘Racist,’ ‘Vile,’ ‘Wicked’—Christian Leaders Condemn Trump’s Truth Social Post Depicting the Obamas as Apes
President Donald Trump is being widely censured because of a video posted to his Truth Social account the night of Thursday, Feb. 5. The video included a clip depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes. Although White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt initially told media outlets in a statement to “please stop the fake outrage,” the video was later removed Friday morning.
Also See: Pennsylvania bishop calls on Trump to ‘apologize or resign’ over racist video depicting Obamas as apes; Will anyone in the SBC really speak against racism?What Is Covenant Theology? A Guide to the Bible’s Structural Unity
Covenant theology captures the unity of the Bible. It shows how the Bible’s central message—the salvation of sinners by the work of the Lord Jesus Christ—comes to expression across the Scriptures. God’s plan of salvation unfolds in history through the many covenants that he has made with human beings. This plan, in fact, is anchored in an eternal covenant among the three persons of the Godhead.
Here’s the Best Way You Can Help a Small Church Pastor Today
If you’re in a position to help a small church pastor, here’s what we need from you more than anything else.
Is Claude My Friend?
My hypothesis about chatbots, then, is that what a lot of people encounter is perfect storm on their reward systems, and one that, unlike any human interaction, has no natural endpoint. If I am right then, the anthropomorphic chatbot is a helluva drug, one of the most powerful drugs we’ve ever invented.
The scientist who predicted AI psychosis has issued another dire warning
In a new letter to the editor published in Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, Østergaard argues that academia and the sciences are facing a crisis of “cognitive debt.” He posits that the outsourcing of writing and reasoning to generative AI is eroding the fundamental skills required for scientific discovery. The commentary builds upon a growing body of evidence suggesting that while AI can mimic human output, relying on it may physically alter the brain’s ability to think.
How to Think, Not What to Think
Despite the reforms that our institutions of higher education must embark on to ensure that we are teaching our students how to think—and not what to think—a four-year residential-college experience remains one of the most powerful human environments for cultivating human qualities.
What to know about South Carolina’s big measles outbreak and who is most at risk
South Carolina is experiencing one of the biggest measles outbreaks the U.S. has seen in decades. In that state, there are 876 confirmed cases of the highly contagious virus, which is preventable with a vaccine. While the current surge may be slowing, doctors warn there are still serious risks for vulnerable populations. William Brangham speaks with epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina for more.

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