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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.
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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, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life.
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: Matthew 13:24-43 (ESV)
News sources:
https://www.axios.com/2026/02/28/iran-khamenei-killed-israel
https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/iran-attack-strikes-us-israel-trump-khamenei-dead-live-updates-rcna261172v
https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/iran-attack-strikes-us-israel-trump-khamenei-dead-live-updates-rcna261172/rcrd102329?canonicalCard=true
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/03/01/pakistan-protesters-attacked-us-consulate-karachi-iran/106eebe8-1545-11f1-8e8d-fe91db44677b_story.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/02/28/trump-iran-decision-saudi-arabia-israel/
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#politics #faith #prayer #scripture #Iran #war #PresidentTrump #MiddleEast #Israel #SaudiArabia
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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, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life.
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: Matthew 11:2-11 (ESV)
News sources:
https://apnews.com/live/donald-trump-news-updates-2-25-2026#0000019c-95c4-d3e7-a5fe-b5f62faa0000
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/25/world/europe/pope-africa-visit.html
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/24/nx-s1-5724999/house-rejects-aviation-safety-bill-rotor-act
https://www.wsj.com/business/media/kalshi-fines-former-gubernatorial-candidate-mrbeast-employee-on-prediction-wagers-208b6b5a?mod=hp_lead_pos11
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/a-400000-payout-after-maduros-capture-put-prediction-markets-in-the-spotlight-heres-how-they-work
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#politics #faith #prayer #scripture #IranTalks #PresidentTrump #PopeLeo #Africa #Congress #Aviation #MrBeast #PredictionMarkets
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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, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life.
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: 1-14 (ESV)
News sources:
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02/24/us/trump-news-updates
https://apnews.com/article/state-union-democrats-response-spanberger-padilla-ed330d3be5724e96d3dfadc1c7e26468
https://apnews.com/article/anthropic-hegseth-ai-pentagon-military-3d86c9296fe953ec0591fcde6a613aba
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/24/us/politics/trump-tariffs-new-legal-challenges.html
https://www.wsj.com/economy/sizing-up-the-u-s-economy-in-trumps-first-year-07a68adf?mod=hp_lead_pos4
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Music by: King Sis
#politics #faith #prayer #scripture #StateofTheUnion #SOTU #PresidentTrump #PeteHegseth #Anthropic #AI #Economy #Tariffs #TradeWar
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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, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life.
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: Matthew 9:35-38 and 10:1-11 (ESV)
News sources:
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02/23/weather/nyc-snow-storm
https://apnews.com/article/mexico-jalisco-cartel-mencho-sheinbaum-trump-226e50edc33f981d5d6509acc7021ae5
https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/pentagon-flags-risks-of-a-major-operation-against-iran-1c7e9939?mod=hp_lead_pos2
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/02/23/dan-caine-iran-risk-trump/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/02/21/alzheimers-busy-mind-study-delay/
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Music by: King Sis
#politics #faith #prayer #scripture #blizzard #Mexico #cartel #Iran #Alzheimers
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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, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life.
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: Exodus 3:1-8 (ESV)
News sources:
https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/trump-approaches-legacy-defining-moment-on-iran-a-deal-or-war-ae3fe857
https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/u-s-gathers-the-most-air-power-in-the-mideast-since-the-2003-iraq-invasion
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/final-2026-winter-olympics-medal-195020998.html
https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/live/2026-olympics-figure-skating-live-updates-highlights-scores-womens-free-skate-final-thurs-feb-19
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/21/us/politics/senate-republicans-talking-filibuster.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8MO-i3CBZQ
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Music by: King Sis
#politics #faith #prayer #scripture #BenSasse #Iran #Olympics #Senate #VotingRights #elections #foreignaffairs #military
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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, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life.
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: Matthew 7:7-11
News sources:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/02/18/russia-ukraine-geneva-negotiations-impasse/
https://theconversation.com/air-pollution-may-directly-contribute-to-alzheimers-disease-new-study-275873
https://www.deseret.com/utah/2026/02/17/governor-cox-vows-legal-battle-over-prediction-markets/
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/technology/meta-65-million-election-ai.html
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/5742396-ai-regulation-midterm-ads/
https://ai-law-center.orrick.com/us-ai-law-tracker-see-all-states/
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Music by: King Sis
#politics #faith #prayer #scripture #Russia #Ukraine #airpollution #Alzheimers #predictionmarkets #SpencerCox #BenSasse #AI #Meta #midterms
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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, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life.
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 38 (ESV)
News sources:
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/mamdani-warns-of-nearly-10-property-tax-boost-if-no-tax-on-wealthy-635658e9?mod=hp_lead_pos1
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02/17/us/trump-news#us-kills-11-in-boat-strikes
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/health/rfk-vaccine-manufacturers.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2026/02/17/jesse-jackson-dead-civil-rights/
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Music by: King Sis
#politics #faith #prayer #scripture #Capitol #CapitolPolice #boatstrikes #Mamdani #NYC #JesseJackson
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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, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life.
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: Matthew 6:1-6 (ESV)
News sources:
https://www.wsj.com/business/price-increases-consumers-businesses-b70e4542?mod=hp_lead_pos1
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/trump-fema-potomac-river-sewage-leak-response-rcna259271
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/16/trump-fema-coordinating-response-potomac-sewage-spill-00783327
https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/olympics/olympic-medal-count-2026-team-usa-gold-wins-rcna259061
https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/resources/pdf/Washingtons_Farewell_Address.pdf
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Music by: King Sis
#politics #faith #prayer #scripture #prices #inflation #Potomac #GeorgeWashington
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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, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life.
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: Matthew 5:21-24 (ESV)
News sources:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/02/13/dhs-shutdown-congress/
https://www.wsj.com/science/space-astronomy/elon-musk-jeff-bezos-moon-race-89a511ab?mod=hp_lead_pos11
https://apnews.com/article/trump-gaza-board-peace-reconstruction-stabilization-685251b3e8f24cf8779d6fe3f5f2ca04
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/world/europe/munich-security-conference-nato-rubio.html
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/14/g-s1-110107/rubio-speech-munich
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/15/world/europe/europe-rubio-munich.html
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Music by: King Sis
#politics #faith #prayer #scripture #shutdown #ICE #Musk #Moon #BoardofPeace #Rubio #Munich #foreignpolicy #transatlanticrelations
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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, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life.
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 106:1-8 (ESV)
News sources:
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/11/jobs-report-january-2026-.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/us/politics/trump-democrats-illegal-orders-pirro.html
www.notus.org/congress/house-republicans-buck-mike-johnson-tariffs-rule-vote-fails
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/house-rejects-speaker-johnsons-effort-to-block-tariff-votes-f2669cca?mod=hp_lead_pos3
https://www.businessinsider.com/read-exit-letter-by-an-anthropic-ai-safety-leader-2026-2
https://www-cdn.anthropic.com/f21d93f21602ead5cdbecb8c8e1c765759d9e232.pdf
https://x.com/MrinankSharma/status/2020881722003583421/photo/1
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/opinion/openai-ads-chatgpt.html
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Music by: Amber Glow
#politics #faith #prayer #scripture #jobsreport #economy #JusticeDepartment #tariffs #AI #Claude #OpenAI #ChatGPT
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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, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life.
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: Genesis 41:38-44 (ESV)
News sources:
https://www.wsj.com/world/americas/trump-threatens-to-block-opening-of-new-bridge-between-detroit-and-canada-e80d64ac?mod=hp_lead_pos5
https://apnews.com/article/buddhist-monks-peace-march-texas-washington-a0265c561adde8539b59cebe1d7afb16
https://apnews.com/article/poll-gallup-optimism-future-republicans-democrats-4dc287cdbbaefb077895746613fea4e4
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-to-repeal-landmark-climate-finding-in-huge-regulatory-rollback-ff7d58db
https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5731186-trump-epa-climate-change-endangerment-finding/
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#politics #faith #prayer #scripture #Canada #Gallup #environment #EPA #energy #publicopinion
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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, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life.
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 103:1-12 (ESV)
News sources:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c77ely7nv2do
https://www.texastribune.org/2026/02/09/texas-senate-race-poll-paxton-crockett-talarico-cornyn-2026-primary/
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/02/09/congress/maxwell-pleads-the-fifth-00771258
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/well/chatgpt-health-advice.html?unlocked_article_code=1.K1A.ym18.foK3f4_-7lL6&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
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Music by: Amber Glow
#politics #faith #prayer #scripture #JimmyLai #HongKong #Texas #Senate #AI #chatbots
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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, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life.
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: John 21:3-8 (ESV)
News sources:
https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/milan-winter-olympics-results-highlights-medals-02-08-26
https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/olympics/lindsey-vonn-downhill-winter-olympics-rcna257918
https://www.wsj.com/world/asia/japans-takaichi-scores-major-election-victory-62f094a2?mod=world_lead_pos1
https://apnews.com/article/venezuela-rodriguez-us-maduro-political-prisoners-guanipa-a2a4dfc7ae34c543e648796ade80913d
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/02/evangelicals-trump-national-prayer-breakfast/685908/
https://x.com/MichaelRWear/status/2019458001535373662
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#politics #faith #prayer #scripture #LindseyVonn #Olympics #Japan #Venezuela #prayerbreakfast
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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, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life.
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 80:5-11 (ESV)
News sources:
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/homan-says-administration-removing-700-officers-in-minnesota-5359f544?mod=hp_lead_pos5
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/health/gender-surgery-minors-ama.html
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/04/washington-post-layoffs-jeff-bezos-00764227
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/world/asia/afghanistan-us-aid-cuts.html
https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/04/world/lancet-usaid-global-aid-cuts-intl
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(26)00008-2/fulltext
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Music by: Amber Glow
#politics #faith #prayer #scripture #Minnesota #ICE #gendersurgery #WashingtonPost #humanitarianaid
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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, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life.
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 86:1-12 (ESV)
News sources:
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/us/politics/government-shutdown-2026-house-vote.html?smid=url-share
https://www.wsj.com/economy/u-s-manufacturing-is-in-retreat-and-trumps-tariffs-arent-helping-d2af4316?mod=lead_feature_below_a_pos1
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senate-gop-leader-john-thune-says-disagrees-trump-congress-nationalize-rcna257260
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/opinion/liam-ramos-ice-detention.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/opinion/liam-ramos-ice-detention.html
https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/31/us/liam-ramos-judge-release-ice-detention
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#politics #faith #prayer #scripture #governmentshutdown #elections #tariffs #LiamRamos #ICE #immigration
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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, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life.
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: Luke 2:22-32 (ESV)
News sources:
https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/30/middleeast/israeli-military-gaza-killed-numbers-intl
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/expected-house-vote-to-end-partial-shutdown-turns-dramatic-f72cbd05?mod=hp_lead_pos1
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/us/democratic-upset-texas-district-republicans.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/01/31/labor-market-gap-trade-workers-white-collar/
https://www.pa.gov/governor/newsroom/2023-press-releases/governor-shapiro-leads-the-nation-on-eliminating-college-degree-
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/23/college-graduates-are-struggling-to-find-jobs-ai-is-partly-to-blame.html
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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, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life.
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Today’s scripture: Psalm 74:12-21
News sources:
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01/28/us/minneapolis-shooting-ice-minnesota/heres-the-latest?smid=url-share
https://www.wsj.com/tech/amazon-to-lay-off-around-16-000-corporate-employees-932df0be?mod=hp_lead_pos1
https://apnews.com/article/us-venezuela-trump-rubio-congress-maduro-rodriguez-e157b5d08a39047df4ac46764900ae77
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senators-seek-ways-prevent-government-shutdown-ice-dhs-reforms-rcna256357
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/01/28/shutdown-looms-over-ice-funding/
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Music by: Amber Glow
#politics #faith #prayer #scripture #Trump #governmentshutdown #ICE #DHS
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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, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life.
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 121
News sources:
https://apnews.com/live/minneapolis-shooting-immigration-updates-1-27-2026#0000019c-0095-d9ab-a7dc-c7fd11830000
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/us/politics/census-2025-estimates-population-immigration.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026/01/27/east-coast-winter-storm-possibilities-snow/
https://www.notus.org/2026-election/eleanor-holmes-norton-retirement-congress
https://www.csis.org/analysis/russias-grinding-war-ukraine
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/us/politics/russia-ukraine-casualties.html
https://www.reuters.com/world/ukrainian-capital-under-russian-attack-air-defences-operation-2026-01-24/
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/01/24/ukraine-russia-talks-war-ceasefire-00745581
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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, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life.
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: John 14:1-7
News sources:
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01/26/us/minneapolis-shooting-ice
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01/26/weather/weather-snow-updates-ice-cold/heres-the-latest?smid=url-share
https://abcnews.go.com/Health/lifetime-alcohol-linked-higher-risk-colorectal-cancer-new/story?id=129547475
https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/01/ice-alex-pretti-shooting-minnesota-minneapolis-twin-cities-immigration-churches/
Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork
Music by: Amber Glow
#politics #faith #prayer #scripture #Trump #Minnesota #cancer #winterstorm
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