Explore every episode of the podcast For the Good of the Public | The Morning Five
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| The Morning Five: Tuesday, November 10 -- Trump's Mass Deportation Policy, Pope Leo Hosts Service in Argentina | 10 Nov 2026 | 00:10:04 | |
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: Acts 13:16-33 (ESV) News sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/09/world/europe/ukraine-russia-peace-talks.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/09/world/africa/trump-deportations-court-orders-refoulement.html Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #PresidentTrump #immigration #PopeLeo #Argentina | |||
| The Morning Five: Monday, November 9 -- The Incoming Speaker, Democrats Neaer 100-seat Advantage in House | 09 Nov 2026 | 00:08:51 | |
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 25:1-10 (ESV) News sources: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/11/03/us/elections/results-house.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/07/us/politics/stephen-miller-midterm-elections.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2026/11/08/only-town-america-that-said-yes-data-centers/ https://www.cnn.com/2026/11/07/politics/senate-democrats-new-majority-leader https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/08/us/politics/hakeem-jeffries-house-democrats-speaker.html Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #elections #Congress #AI #HakeemJeffries | |||
| The Morning Five: Thursday, November 5 -- Blue Tsunami | 05 Nov 2026 | 00:09:26 | |
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: News sources: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/11/04/us/midterm-election-results-democrats https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/04/technology/midterm-elections-ai-data-centers.html https://x.com/JDVance/status/2118004988433641835 https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026 Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #elections #midterms #Congress #JDVance #AI | |||
| The Morning Five: Wednesday, November 4 -- Democrats Win Big | 04 Nov 2026 | 00:13:38 | |
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 11 (ESV) News sources: Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #elections #midterms #Congress | |||
| The Morning Five: Tuesday, November 3 -- It's Election Day | 03 Nov 2026 | 00:08:45 | |
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: Acts 9:32:42 (ESV) News sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/02/world/middleeast/iran-deal-strait-of-hormuz.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/01/us/politics/times-siena-poll-senate.html https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/11/02/us/midterms-elections-trump/heres-the-latest?smid=url-share Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #elections #midterms #California #Iran #safety #polling #Congress | |||
| The Morning Five: Monday, November 2 -- Haley Stevens Endorses Mike Rogers in Michigan | 02 Nov 2026 | 00:08:40 | |
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 5:1-8 (ESV) News sources: https://www.wsj.com/politics/sen-chris-murphy-hospitalized-after-stroke-4225d137?mod=hp_lead_pos10 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/01/us/elections/roger-marshall-ad-kansas-senate-race.html https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c95ynzv88n68o Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #Alaska #elections #midterms #ChrisMurphy #Senate #Michigan #HaleyStevens #RogerMarshall | |||
| The Morning Five: Thursday, October 29 -- Five Questions | 29 Oct 2026 | 00:11:50 | |
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 146:1-9 (ESV) News sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/28/world/europe/spain-train-crash-rescue-victims.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/28/world/americas/flavio-bolsonaro-us-miami-brazil-trump.html https://www.ccpubliclife.org/5questions Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #Spain #Iran #Brazil #FederalReserve #economy #elections | |||
| The Morning Five: Wednesday, October 28 -- Elections in Israel | 28 Oct 2026 | 00:08:58 | |
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 144:9-15 (ESV) News sources: https://apnews.com/article/midterms-texas-trump-paxton-talarico-946cd856245c1776315f144a96a03b82 https://apnews.com/article/israel-election-netanyahu-eisenkot-3b5a0fd078208155337ee9a0b9fbfde2 Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #Brazil #HongKong #Texas #elections #midterms #Israel | |||
| The Morning Five: Tuesday, October 27 -- The Senate Picture, The Data Center Picture | 27 Oct 2026 | 00:08:20 | |
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: Acts 5:27-39 (ESV) News sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/us/elections/democrats-senate-republicans-midterms.html Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #France #datacenters #AI #midterms #elections #Senate | |||
| The Morning Five: Monday, October 26 -- Presidents on the Campaign Trail, Brazil and Venezuela, Sen. Wyden Proposes New Excise Tax | 26 Oct 2026 | 00:11:36 | |
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 139:1-14 (ESV) News sources: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/10/24/trump-alaska-election-justice-department-01134590 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/25/world/americas/machado-venezuela-return.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/24/us/politics/obama-trump-midterms-campaign.html Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #AI #Senate #Alaska #midterms #elections | |||
| The Morning Five: Thursday, October 22 -- Meta Loses Another Court Case, Russia Frees American Prisoner | 22 Oct 2026 | 00:08:15 | |
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: Acts 2:1-21 News sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/21/technology/meta-penalty-new-mexico.html Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #tech #AI #Russia #Meta | |||
| The Morning Five: Wednesday, October 21 -- Tillis Unplugged, DOJ Encourages Citizen Reporting on Potential Fraud | 21 Oct 2026 | 00:07:58 | |
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 118:14-24 (ESV) News sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/19/world/canada/alberta-secession-canada-referendum.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/20/us/politics/republicans-midterm-election-cash-transfer.html https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2026/10/20/thom-tillis-trump-2026-on-the-road-01127369 Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #Canada #Alberta #government #Amazon #economy #election #midterms #ThomTillis #Senate | |||
| The Morning Five: Tuesday, October 20 -- Should Congress Be Trusted to Regulate AI? | 20 Oct 2026 | 00:08:34 | |
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: Acts 1:3-11 (ESV) News sources: https://apnews.com/article/national-guard-shooting-washington-16a5059ef1c84487b40d13376928e263 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/19/world/europe/france-protests-riots.html https://www.politico.com/news/2026/10/16/anthropic-ai-safety-01124654 https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/10/19/congress/what-were-watching-01125931 Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #DC #NationalGuard #France #Ukraine #Alberta #Canada | |||
| The Morning Five: Monday, October 19 -- Protests and Riots Roil France, Pope Leo Makes Appearance Post-Surgery | 19 Oct 2026 | 00:08:37 | |
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 119:89-96 (ESV) News sources: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/10/18/trump-share-plan-overhaul-east-potomac-golf-links/ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/18/world/europe/france-protests-shock-arson.html https://apnews.com/article/france-protests-violence-looting-f5ce07c2ef46ad0c02c6ff7018532a59 https://www.nytimes.com/article/france-student-protests-why.html Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #Ukraine #Russia #PopeLeo #DC #France | |||
| The Morning Five: Thursday, October 15 -- House Democrats' Agenda, Pope Leo Undergoes Surgical Procedure for Cancer | 15 Oct 2026 | 00:08:43 | |
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 111 (ESV) News sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/13/world/europe/pope-leo-health-cancer.html Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #PopeLeo #elections #midterms #Congress #Democrats #WinnieThePooh #inflation #economy | |||
| The Morning Five: Wednesday, October 14 -- Two American Economists Receive Nobel Prize, Trump Administration Gives Russia Reprieve on Oil and Gas Sanctions | 14 Oct 2026 | 00:09:29 | |
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 John 2:7-17 (ESV) News sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/12/world/europe/russia-ukraine-war-us-diesel-deal-negotiations.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/12/science/mars-rover-sets-record.html Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #IlhanOmar #NASA #NobelPrize #economics | |||
| The Morning Five: Monday, October 12 -- Midterms Forecasts Shift Toward Democrats, Elected Officials Face Harassment and Threats | 12 Oct 2026 | 00:08:45 | |
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://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/11/us/politics/elections-political-violence-harassment.html https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/10/09/congress/dccc-wants-17m-01114493 https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6138736-cook-political-report-shifts-house/ Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #midterms #elections #Congress #Iran #war #politics | |||
| The Morning Five: Monday, October 5 -- New Space Race, Permanent Daylight Savings | 05 Oct 2026 | 00:08:58 | |
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 89:1-9 (ESV) News sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/us/trump-tom-cotton-cellphone-number.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/04/world/asia/nuclear-reactors-moon.html https://www.npr.org/2025/08/08/nx-s1-5493500/nasa-nuclear-reactor-on-the-moon-explainer Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #AI #Daylightsavings #TomCotton #nuclearpower #space #NASA | |||
| The Morning Five: Thursday, October 1 -- Disaster averted in Israel, Trump v. Mosquitos, Stock Trading Bill Rejected | 01 Oct 2026 | 00:09:34 | |
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: James 5:1-11 (ESV) News sources: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/30/trump-orders-dc-mosquito-purge-01100303 https://www.washingtonsun.com/metro/trump-mosquito-tick-executive-order https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/09/30/world/dubai-flight-tel-aviv-israel-pilots https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/us/politics/democrats-block-stock-trading-bill.html Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #mosquitos #health #Congress #stocktrading #Iran #UnitedKingdom #Israel | |||
| The Morning Five: Wednesday, September 30 -- Senate Passes College Sports Legislation, New SCOTUS Ruling on Deportations | 30 Sep 2026 | 00:10:58 | |
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: James 4:1-10 (ESV) News sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/us/politics/supreme-court-deportations-third-country.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/world/asia/openai-australia-government-hack-apology.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/us/politics/senate-college-sports.html https://www.wsj.com/sports/protect-college-sports-act-explained-22015f29?mod=hp_lead_pos11 Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #immigration #deportation #AI #OpenAI #Australia #Congress #collegesports #athletes #NIL | |||
| The Morning Five: Tuesday, September 29 -- Christian Leaders Appeal to Trump on Global Health Funding, U.S. Senate Resolution on AI and Religion and "Michaelmas" | 29 Sep 2026 | 00:09:26 | |
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: Revelation 12:7-12 (ESV) News sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/us/politics/fbi-shinyhunters-damage.html Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #FBI #space #SpaceX #election #midterms #USAID #health | |||
| The Morning Five: Monday, September 28 -- Pope Leo in France, Some GOP Candidates Turn on Iran War | 28 Sep 2026 | 00:10:44 | |
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: James 2:14-23 (ESV) News sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/technology/openais-ai-us-government-websites.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/us/politics/iran-war-republicans-midterms-trump.html https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/22/politics/cnn-poll-donald-trump-foreign-affairs-iran-war Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #UK #England #France #PopeLeo #DarioAmodei #WhiteHouse #AI #Iran | |||
| The Morning Five: Thursday, September 24 -- More UNGA, Iran and Ukraine | 24 Sep 2026 | 00:09:23 | |
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 12:18-29 (ESV) News sources: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/09/23/world/un-general-assembly-iran-ukraine https://history.state.gov/departmenthistory/visits/china https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/23/xi-jinping-trump-china-summit-01089122 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/23/world/europe/ukraine-russia-zelensky-unga.html https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/09/23/world/un-general-assembly-iran-ukraine https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/23/ukraine-war-zelenskyy-putin-trump-russia.html Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #UN #UnitedNations #AI #health #XiJinping #China #Ukraine #VolodymyrZelensky #Russia | |||
| The Morning Five: Wednesday, September 23 -- UNGA Week, President AOC? | 23 Sep 2026 | 00:08:51 | |
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 61:1-5 (ESV) News sources: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/09/22/world/un-general-assembly-trump-speech-news https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/09/21/cnn-ms-now-politico-sue-over-white-house-bans/ https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/21/abbott-texas-data-center-permits-halt-01086398 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/22/us/politics/aoc-2028-presidential-race.html https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/18/democratic-2028-candidates-ai-panic-01083581 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 #UN #diplomacy #AI #journalism #WhiteHouse #Texas #datacenters #2028 #AlexandriaOcasioCortez #presidentialelection | |||
| The Morning Five: Tuesday, September 22 -- GOP Outspending Dems Ahead of Midterms | 22 Sep 2026 | 00:09:10 | |
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 11:1-10 (ESV) News sources: 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 #journalism #WhiteHouse #immigration #elections #midterms | |||
| The Morning Five: Monday, September 21 -- Working at a Data Center, Trump and Mamdani Together Again | 21 Sep 2026 | 00:10:09 | |
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 56:1-11 (ESV) News sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/world/asia/japan-age-100.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 #DonaldTrump #UnitedNations #ZohranMamdani #NYC #WhiteHouse #journalism #health #Japan #datacenters #AI #economy | |||
| The Morning Five: Thursday, September 17 -- Fed *Raises* Interest Rates, Bipartisan Legislation on College Sports | 17 Sep 2026 | 00:09:44 | |
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.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 | |||
| The Morning Five: Wednesday, September 16 -- Early Signs of Possible Democratic Wave in November | 16 Sep 2026 | 00:09:54 | |
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.nytimes.com/live/2026/09/15/business/bessent-testify https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/us/politics/trump-midterm-election-poll.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 #SCOTUS #USPS #midterms #elections #ScottBessent #economy #AI #GOP | |||
| The Morning Five: Tuesday, September 15 -- Trump's $5000 Offer, EPA Repeals Emissions Standards | 15 Sep 2026 | 00:10:11 | |
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.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 | |||
| The Morning Five: Monday, September 14 -- Trump WH Pushes Back on Calls for AI Regulations, UK Rejects "Assisted-Dying" | 14 Sep 2026 | 00:11:04 | |
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.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 | |||
| The Morning Five: Thursday, September 10 -- Anthropic Researcher Resigns and Issues Warning, Republicans Hope Mini-Convention Boosts Midterms Standing | 10 Sep 2026 | 00:12:28 | |
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.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
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| The Morning Five: Wednesday, September 9 -- Smithsonian's Lonnie Bunch Steps Down, King Charles Hosts AI Convening | 09 Sep 2026 | 00:08:43 | |
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.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
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| The Morning Five: Tuesday, September 8 -- Trump Admin Floats New Support for Low-income Families with Stay-at-Home Parent | 08 Sep 2026 | 00:13:02 | |
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.nytimes.com/2026/09/07/world/canada/tariffs-trade-war-carney-trump.html 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
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| The Morning Five: Thursday, September 3 -- Congress Passes Short-term Funding Bill, FDNY Still Facing Health Issues from 9/11 | 03 Sep 2026 | 00:10:34 | |
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.nytimes.com/live/2026/09/02/us/trump-news 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
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| The Morning Five: Wednesday, September 2 -- Sen. Blumenthal Shares Allegations re: Postal Service Election Interference, AI and Privacy Concerns | 02 Sep 2026 | 00:09:37 | |
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 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
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| The Morning Five: Tuesday, September 1 -- WaPo Reports Defense Department Paying Influencers, Trump Defends Data Centers | 01 Sep 2026 | 00:08:52 | |
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.politico.com/news/2026/08/31/trump-data-centers-midterms 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
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| The Morning Five: Monday, August 31 -- Big Tech, Big Election Money | 31 Aug 2026 | 00:08:51 | |
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.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.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
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| The Morning Five: Thursday, August 27 -- FDA Approves Pancreatic Cancer Drug, Darline Graham wins GOP Nomination for Senate, and Dolly Parton | 27 Aug 2026 | 00:10:23 | |
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.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
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| The Morning Five: Wednesday, August 26 -- Flock, Trade War with Canada and | 26 Aug 2026 | 00:08:36 | |
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.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/us/nfl-cte-brain-disease.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 #war #sanctions #economy #NFL #sports #health #Canada #tariffs #trade #elections #Flock #surveillance
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| The Morning Five: Tuesday, August 24 -- Bipartisan Agenda in 2027? | 25 Aug 2026 | 00:07:10 | |
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 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
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| The Morning Five: Monday, August 14 -- House Democrats Plan Investigations Upon (possible) Return to Power, CA Debates Death Penalty | 24 Aug 2026 | 00:09:07 | |
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.politico.com/news/2026/08/21/house-democrats-trump-oversight-01043331 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
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| The Morning Five: Thursday, August 20 -- More Election Results, American Missionary Freed and Promising Advancement in Cancer Treatment | 20 Aug 2026 | 00:11:14 | |
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.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 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
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| The Morning Five: Wednesday, August 19 -- Election Results and New Meta Lawsuit | 19 Aug 2026 | 00:08:32 | |
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.nytimes.com/live/2026/08/18/us/elections-florida-california-alaska 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
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| The Morning Five: Tuesday, August 18 -- Should Government Have Equity in AI Companies? | 18 Aug 2026 | 00:09:08 | |
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.politico.com/news/2026/08/17/ai-slop-lawmakers-congress-01008376 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
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| The Morning Five: Monday, August 17 -- DNC Finalizes 2028 Primary Calendar, Another Museum Art Heist in Italy and U.S.-Canada Approach Tariff Deadline | 17 Aug 2026 | 00:10:15 | |
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://apnews.com/article/italy-museum-theft-sicily-da-messina-e95850508384f8e84ae7870510aa3124 https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/08/15/canada-tariffs-trump-deadline/ 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
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| The Morning Five: Thursday, August 13 -- Primary Election Results, Secret Service Uses AF1 As Decoy | 13 Aug 2026 | 00:07:32 | |
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://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.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
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| The Morning Five: Wednesday, August 12 -- Alberta Debates Secession, Russia Releases American | 12 Aug 2026 | 00:07:35 | |
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: Romans 12:9-19 (ESV) News sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/11/world/europe/russia-robert-gilman-release.html?smid=url-share https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/u-s-fires-on-ship-breaking-its-blockade-of-iran-d8b99456 https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2026/08/09/canada-alberta-separatists-trump-01022402 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 #Russia #Wisconsin #elections #Colombia #earthquake #Canada
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| The Morning Five: Tuesday, August 11 -- Trump Administration Revokes Visas, Vaccine EO and Moderate Democrats Also Winning | 11 Aug 2026 | 00:07:35 | |
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 103:1-12 (ESV) News sources: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/08/10/us/trump-news#trump-vaccines-executive-order https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/04/marie-gluesenkamp-perez-washington-primary-election https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/01/democrats-independents-montana-south-dakota-senate-01020995 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 #Colombia #earthquake #StateDepartment #vaccines #politics #DemocraticParty #elections
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| The Morning Five: Monday, August 10 -- Polarization, Nuclear Weapons and New AI Medical Breakthrough | 10 Aug 2026 | 00:10:04 | |
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: Romans 10:5-13 (ESV) News sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/us/elections/poll-voters-political-parties-extreme.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 #politics #elections #defense #Japan #Nagasaki #AI #health #science
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| The Morning Five: Thursday, August 6 -- Primary Election Results, CDC Director Confirmed | 06 Aug 2026 | 00:13:38 | |
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: Romans 6:1-14 (ESV) News sources: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/new-cdc-director-confirmed-erica-shwartz-rcna590994 https://www.npr.org/2026/08/04/g-s1-137274/suspect-arrested-wildfires-spokane https://apnews.com/live/election-primary-08-04-2026 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/04/us/politics/hamilton-marshall-kansas-senate-election.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/03/17/abdul-el-sayed-michigan-senate/ 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 #SaintAugustine #Bible #research #Spokane #fires #CDC #Senate #elections #primaries #Michigan #ElSayed
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