The Morning Five: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 -- The Reiners and the Political Response
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: Mark 4:26-32 (NIV)
News sources:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rob-reiner-2-found-dead-home-los-angeles/
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/12/15/trump-rob-reiner-death-00690682
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#politics #faith #prayer #scripture #RobReiner
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The Morning Five: Monday, December 15, 2025 -- Mass Shootings in Australia, Brown University
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 11:4-7 (NIV)
News sources: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12/14/world/sydney-bondi-beach-shooting
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/dec/15/what-we-know-about-the-victims-of-the-bondi-beach-terror-attack
https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/brown-university-shooting-12-13-25?post-id=cmj699ylb00003b6p99ahww1q
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#politics #faith #prayer #scripture #Sydney #BrownUniversity
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The Morning Five: Thursday, December 11, 2025 -- MacKenzie Scott Gives Over $6 Billion
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: Colossians 3:12-17 (NIV)
News sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mackenzie-scott-donations-nonprofits-2025/
https://yieldgiving.com/essays/we-are-the-ones-we-ve-been-waiting-for/
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#politics #faith #prayer #scripture #MacKenzieScott #charity #nonprofits
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The Morning Five: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 -- Congress Considers Oversight of Trump Military Actions
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 145:3-9 (NIV)
News sources: https://apnews.com/article/boat-strikes-pete-hegseth-venezuela-9f46a5f074b5b3c979ee41082949b196
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/survivors-sept-2-boat-strike-waving-before-second-attack/
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/us/politics/boat-strike-shows-survivors.html
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#politics #faith #prayer #scripture #boatstrikes #Venezuela #Maduro #Hegseth
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The Morning Five: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 -- Trump Proposes Bailout for Farmers Suffering from Tariffs
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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-Visit OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use promo code FUN at checkout.
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Today’s scripture: John 6:35-40 (NIV)
News sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/us/politics/trump-farmers-aid-bailout.html
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-to-unveil-12-billion-bailout-for-farmers-064eb1de?st=yQCmq5&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
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#politics #faith #prayer #scripture #tariffs #farmers #tradewar
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