On this episode of Culture Brief, we unpack rising tensions between Israel and Iran—and whether America might get pulled into the mix. We also look at the growing MAGA divide over how the U.S. should respond. Then we shift to the future of AI: what's coming, who’s at risk, and how Christians should think ethically and spiritually about it all.Plus, the Pentagon Pizza Index theory, celebrations of the Stanley Cup champs and JJ Spaun’s surprise US Open win, and a fun mailbag question. Listen in for our usual blend of headlines, culture, and biblical perspective—with a side of sarcasm. Let’s get into it.Topics(00:59): Israel vs Iran overview(05:35): Israel's strategic strikes and global reactions(14:02): The MAGA movement's internal conflict(21:29): AI: The future and its implications(25:17): AI job market predictions(30:17): Human responsibility in AI development(34:35): Fun theories: Pentagon Pizza Index(38:25): Sports highlights: US Open, Stanley Cup and NBA Finals(41:27): Mailbag question!ResourcesMailbag: [email protected] Brief InstagramDenisonForum.org/subscribeDr. Jim Denison: Why is Iran the world’s most dangerous regime?Dr. Jim Denison: “Today, it’s Tel Aviv. Tomorrow, it’s New York”Dr. Jim Denison: Why does Iran hate Israel?An update from Israel: Let my people sleepAxios PM: 1 big thing: Trump considers joining warWSJ: The Conflict in the Middle East ContinuesTime: The 5 Groups Hoping to Sway Trump on IranIran confronts Trump with toughest choice yetThe Denison Forum Podcast: Could AI be the unexpected tool in spreading the gospel?The Denison Forum Podcast: Artificial Intelligence: Tool or threat?Dr. Jim Denison: The peril of AI and the path to transcendent hopeAI CEO says the tech could replace 50% of entry-level jobsAxios: Trump's America-First AI riskAxios: White-collar bloodbathAxios: The Great FusingAxios: Your AI survival kitAxios: Anthropic's new AI model shows ability to deceive and blackmailAxios: The scariest AI realityNYT Podcast: An Interview With the Herald of the ApocalypseWSJ: AI Is Learning to Escape Human ControlX: Pentagon Pizza ReportAbout Micah TomasellaMicah Tomasella is the Senior Advancement Officer at Denison Ministries and co-hosts Denison Forum's "Culture Brief" podcast. A graduate of Dallas Baptist University, Micah is married to Emily, and together they are the proud parents of two daughters. With an extensive background in nonprofit work, finance, and real estate, Micah also brings experience from his years in pastoral church ministry.About Conner JonesConner Jones is the Director of Performance Marketing at Denison Ministries and Co-Hosts Denison Forum's "Culture Brief" podcast. He graduated from Dallas Baptist University in 2019 with a degree in Business Management. Conner passionately follows politics, sports, pop-culture, entertainment, and current events. He enjoys fishing, movie-going, and traveling the world with his wife and son.About Denison ForumDenison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.

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