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For the Good of the Public brings you daily news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we catch up on the news of the day together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life, for the good of the public. Learn more at www.ccpubliclife.org
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For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org . Today’s scripture: Hebrews 8:6-13 (ESV) News sources: https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-powers-resolution-8519dae8197214b4edf2192e174c82f4 https://www.semafor.com/article/09/01/2026/democrats-face-a-tough-call-cut-a-college-sports-deal-with-trump-or-hold-out https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/eu-chief-floats-plan-to-make-canada-first-associate-member-da300f13?mod=hp_lead_pos1 https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/09/16/congress/house-democrats-seek-to-block-data-centers-from-federal-tax-breaks-01078060 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/business/economy/federal-reserve-interest-rates-warsh.html Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #Iran #Congress #Europe #Canada #foreignrelations #collegesports #AI #economy
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org . Today’s scripture: 1 Kings 8:22-30 (ESV) News sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/supreme-court-blocks-new-postal-service-mail-ballots-trump/ https://www.wsj.com/economy/consumers/american-incomes-hit-record-last-year-as-women-gained-ground-304ed2fd?mod=hp_lead_pos4 https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/09/15/business/bessent-testify https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/us/politics/trump-midterm-election-poll.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/09/15/republicans-are-concerned-about-kansas-ahead-november-elections/ Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #SCOTUS #USPS #midterms #elections #ScottBessent #economy #AI #GOP
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org . Today’s scripture: Psalm 40:1-8 (ESV) News sources: https://apnews.com/article/epa-power-plants-trump-coal-gas-climate-cac1c2c75f8656d8eaf5f0a240edae15 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/well/brain-implant-helps-woman-communicate-in-real-time.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/world/asia/china-ai-security-risks-anthropic.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/09/14/what-mike-johnson-trump-had-say-about-5000-payments-this-weekend/ https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/14/politics/republicans-5000-checks-trump https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/lutnick-says-trump-5-000-162311208.html Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #EPA #environment #climate #health #tech #China #AI #elections #midterms #economy
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org . Today’s scripture: Psalm 37:1-11 (ESV) News sources: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/09/11/uk-parliament-rejects-bill-allow-assisted-dying-terminally-ill/ https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/dueling-airstrikes-fuel-angst-as-russia-ukraine-war-escalates-a6c0a67b?mod=hp_lead_pos3 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/13/us/politics/obama-democrats-ai.html https://darioamodei.com/post/we-must-pace-the-frontier Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #UK #health #BarackObama #Democrats #elections #AI
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org . Today’s scripture: Psalm 26 (ESV) News sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/08/us/politics/calif-ai-worm-wechat-hack.html https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/09/trump-administration-2030-census-citizenship-count-01068927 https://apnews.com/live/trump-white-house-aides-midterms-polls-news-updates-09-09-2026 https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/anthropic-researcher-quits-over-out-of-control-ai-fears-707b7628?mod=hp_lead_pos2 https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/09/house-democrats-weigh-ai-select-committee-01068764 Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #AI #cybersecurity #Dallas #GOPconvention #midterms #elections #Anthropic #Congress #tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org . Today’s scripture: Psalm 25:1-7 (ESV) News sources: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/09/zero-religious-refugees-persecuted-christians-open-doors-world-relief/ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/08/us/navy-pilots-brain-injuries.html https://www.politico.eu/article/king-charles-to-host-exclusive-ai-gathering/ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/08/arts/design/smithsonian-secretary-lonnie-bunch-resigns.html Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #Christians #refugees #Navy #military #England #KingCharles #Smithsonian #TrumpAdministration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org . Today’s scripture: Psalm 22:23-31 (ESV) News sources: https://www.politico.eu/article/turning-point-for-country-german-mainstream-reels-after-huge-far-right-afd-win/ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/07/world/canada/tariffs-trade-war-carney-trump.html https://www.wsj.com/world/russia/how-ukrainian-drone-strikes-are-pounding-russias-economy-a03652a7?mod=hp_lead_pos2 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/05/us/politics/stay-at-home-parents-subsidies.html Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #Germany #tariffs #trade #Canada #Ukraine #Russia #policy #economy #parents #childcare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org . Today’s scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22 (ESV) News sources: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-votes-pass-short-term-funding-bill-prevent-shutdown-election-rcna595350 https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/09/02/us/trump-news https://apnews.com/article/massachusetts-senate-primary-election-markey-moulton-7968135279320c758b0fd4750d864db9 https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2026/09/02/new-fdny-report-details-25-years-of-9-11-health-impacts https://abcnews.com/Health/congress-secures-long-term-funding-world-trade-center/story?id=129880721 Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #Congress #funding #Pentagon #Massachusetts #Senate #elections #911 #NewYorkCity #NYC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org . Today’s scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10 (ESV) News sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/01/us/politics/whistle-blower-voting-by-mail.html https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/two-tankers-attacked-on-midnight-run-through-hormuz-9957caaf?mod=hp_lead_pos2 https://apnews.com/article/new-york-climate-change-donald-trump-coal-epa-kathy-hochul-9fed7c732b27435528342eb37c093c23 https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/01/wake-up-call-for-congress-lawmakers-get-a-big-brother-warning-on-ai-01054087 Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #USPS #midterms #elections #Iran #SaudiArabia #climatechange #energypolicy #NewYork #AI #privacy #Congress Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org . Today’s scripture: Psalm 2 (ESV) News sources: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/31/donald-trump-iran-strikes-01057142 https://www.wsj.com/politics/ex-congressman-george-santos-receives-kalshis-first-ever-lifetime-ban-b50eeaf1?mod=hp_lead_pos2 https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/31/trump-data-centers-midterms https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/08/30/pentagon-secretly-installs-military-influencers-civilian-roles/ https://www.military.com/pentagon-hires-conservative-veterans-influencers-into-inspecified-roles Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #Iran #Kalshi #betting #GeorgeSantos #politics #datacenters #military #DefenseDepartment #PeteHegseth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org . Today’s scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14 (ESV) News sources: https://www.wsj.com/world/asia/nearly-770-dead-in-devastating-nepal-tibet-floods-1bd43215?mod=lead_feature_below_a_pos3 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/30/world/asia/tibet-nepal-flood-death-toll-china.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/30/us/politics/mail-voting-trump-midterms-supreme-court.html https://www.wsj.com/science/space-astronomy/nasa-launches-new-telescope-equipped-with-repurposed-spy-gear-to-survey-galaxies-e5d2cae8?mod=hp_listc_pos1 https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/08/28/us/politics/billionaire-midterms-donors.html Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #Tibet #Nepal #elections #midterms #satellite #NASA #space #midterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org . Today’s scripture: Colossians 3:1-10 (ESV) News sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/technology/meta-settlement-social-media-addiction-lawsuit.html https://www.wsj.com/health/pharma/fda-approves-drug-for-pancreatic-cancer-in-incredible-moment-for-deadly-disease-28638f15?mod=hp_lead_pos1 https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/26/trumps-endorsement-helps-darline-graham-win-south-carolina/ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/arts/music/dolly-parton-dead.html?eafs_enabled=false https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/08/dolly-parton-always-love-you-music-self-respect/ Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #tech #Meta #safety #FDA #cancer #health #DarlineGraham #SouthCarolina #Senate #elections #DollyParton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org . Today’s scripture: Psalm 136:1-9 (ESV) News sources: https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/u-s-squeezes-iran-but-avoids-targeting-its-biggest-lifeline-china-b8d2ee88?mod=hp_lead_pos1 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/us/nfl-cte-brain-disease.html https://apnews.com/article/trump-canada-tariffs-senate-2026-campaign-c3d2461184a2b8656abd01376452e0d5 https://www.wsj.com/tech/flock-cameras-are-spreading-across-america-the-backlash-is-growing-just-as-fast-fff74ed2?mod=hp_lead_pos7 https://www.statenews.org/government-politics/2026-08-18/republican-lawmakers-draft-bills-to-regulate-flock-cameras-in-ohio Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #Iran #war #sanctions #economy #NFL #sports #health #Canada #tariffs #trade #elections #Flock #surveillance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org . Today’s scripture: Colossians 1:21-28 (ESV) News sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/24/us/politics/supreme-court-trump-mail-ballots.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2026/08/24/trump-administration-proposes-103000-fee-h-1b-visas-after-legal-setback/ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/23/us/politics/jeffries-kushner-private-meeting.html?eafs_enabled=false Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #SupremeCourt #elections #politics #H1Bs #immigration #tech #economy #HouseDemocrats #Congress #JaredKushner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org . Today’s scripture: Psalm 127 (ESV) News sources: https://www.wsj.com/economy/trade/canada-announces-new-post-labor-day-tariffs-ef1de8e1?mod=hp_lead_pos2 https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/23/pence-says-us-canada-trade-fight-adds-affordability-concerns-economy/ https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/21/house-democrats-trump-oversight-01043331 https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/08/22/californias-death-penalty-could-end-over-claims-that-its-racist/ Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #tariffs #trade #Canada #DonaldTrump #MikePence #Congress #Democrats #California #deathpenalty #justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org . Today’s scripture: Philippians 2:1-11 (ESV) News sources: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/08/missionary-kevin-rideout-released-niger-kidnapping/ https://www.wsj.com/health/pharma/moderna-merck-vaccine-succeeds-in-preventing-melanoma-from-returning-540e9e18?mod=hp_lead_pos1 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/world/canada/tariffs-trade-trump-carney.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/us/elections/wyoming-republicans-moderate.html https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/18/politics/takeaways-florida-alaska-primaries https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/us/politics/peltola-sullivan-alaska-senate-primary.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/2026/08/18/california-us-house-special-runoff-election-results-live-wahab-faces-hernandez/ https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/politics-government/2026-08-19/freedom-caucus-candidates-come-up-short-in-wyomings-primary Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #missionaries #Christianity #Moderna #medicine #health #Canada #tariffs #trade #elections #Wyoming #Alaska Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org . Today’s scripture: Psalm 119:33-40 (ESV) News sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/technology/meta-social-media-addiction-trial.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/business/strait-of-hormuz-ship-attack.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2026/08/18/trump-seeks-open-millions-acres-national-forests-roads/ https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/08/18/us/elections-florida-california-alaska https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/us/politics/angie-nixon-democrat-florida-senate-candidate.html?eafs_enabled=false Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #Meta #tech #Iran #war #forests #wildfires #primaries #elections #midterms #Florida #AngieNixon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org . Today’s scripture: Philippians 1:2-11 (ESV) News sources: https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/trump-says-israel-should-stop-striking-gaza-47c2efbf?mod=world_lead_story https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/17/ai-slop-lawmakers-congress-01008376 https://apnews.com/article/trump-military-operations-latin-american-western-hemisphere-a1fccf4414e44341d3dbd54e19ae1ba4 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/16/business/ai-data-centers.html Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #datacenters #AI #Congress #Israel #LatinAmerica Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org . Today’s scripture: Psalm 115:1-11 (ESV) News sources: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/15/democrats-finalize-2028-calendar-that-moves-racially-diverse-states-to-the-front-01038875 https://abcnews.com/International/ukraine-launches-600-drones-moscow-major-barrage-mayor/story?id=135684267 https://apnews.com/article/italy-museum-theft-sicily-da-messina-e95850508384f8e84ae7870510aa3124 https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/08/15/canada-tariffs-trump-deadline/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-trump-tariffs-trade-deal-negotiation-sectoral-relief-lumber-auto-steel-9.7309039 Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #elections #primaries #DNC #Democrats #Ukraine #Russia #Italy #art #Canada #tariffs #trade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org . Today’s scripture: Psalm 106:1-10 (ESV) News sources: https://apnews.com/article/minnesota-primary-flanagan-craig-lindell-senate-governor-bbadfd4d2a4a1184be74f75ed26b9b72 https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/left-wing-francesca-hong-locked-in-tight-race-for-democratic-nomination-in-wisconsin-f76dbd5f?mod=hp_lead_pos10 https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/08/12/david-crowleys-nomination-a-first-for-a-wisconsin-black-man/91270372007/ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/12/us/land-speed-record-utah-andy-green.html https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-secretly-switched-plane-turkey-air-force-one-iran-war-threat/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/08/10/trump-flew-secrecy-amid-iran-threat-air-force-one-became-decoy/ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8egjnp4j7jo Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #elections #Wisconsin #Minnesota #DonaldTrump #Iran #racing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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