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The Bulletin

Israel-Hamas Violence, ‘No Kings,’ and The Great Wealth Transfer

The Bulletin

Christianity Today

News, News Commentary, Society & Culture, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.4586 Ratings

🗓️ 21 October 2025

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

This weekend, violence erupted between Gaza militants and Israeli soldiers, threatening the ceasefire. Millions joined No Kings protests, expressing a range of complaints against the current administration. And, a heist of precious jewels from the Louvre prompts questions about national identity and politics. Mike Cosper and Clarissa Moll discuss these headlines, and Clarissa sits down with Kendra VanderMeulen of the National Christian Foundation to discuss the great wealth transfer happening between generations.    GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN:  -Join the conversation at our Substack.  -Find us on YouTube.  -Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice.    ABOUT THE GUESTS:   Kendra VanderMeulen is the CEO of the National Christian Foundation, the largest Christian grantmaker in the world. The team at NCF mobilizes resources and inspires Biblical generosity, serving thousands of families, advisors, and ministries nationwide.  ABOUT THE BULLETIN:  The Bulletin is a twice-weekly politics and current events show from Christianity Today moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today’s editor-at-large and columnist) and Mike Cosper (senior contributor). Each week, the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Sharon McMahon, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more.    The Bulletin listeners get 25% off CT. Go to https://orderct.com/THEBULLETIN to learn more.    “The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today  Producer: Clarissa Moll  Associate Producer: Alexa Burke  Editing and Mix: Kevin Morris Graphic Design: Rick Szuecs Music: Dan Phelps  Executive Producers: Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper   Senior Producer: Matt Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

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0:20.0

From Christianity today, you're listening to The Bulletin, a podcast about the people, events, and issues that are shaping our world.

0:27.2

I'm Clarissa Mall, producer and moderator of the Bulletin. This week, Israel and Hamas violate their ceasefire.

0:34.1

Thousands gather across the U.S. for no king's protests, and an amazing jewelry

0:38.9

heist from the Louvre in Paris has some critics of the government looking for symbolism

0:43.4

in the loss. Mike Cosper and I discuss these headlines, and I sit down with Kendra van der Mullen

0:49.0

of the National Christian Foundation to talk about the greatest wealth transfer in American history that's beginning

0:55.2

right now. Welcome to the show.

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1:38.0

Hello, listeners. Welcome to our Tuesday show, where we let you know what's catching our eye

1:42.2

as the week begins. I'm in Washington,

1:44.4

D.C. this week and joining me from his studio is senior contributor Mike Cosper. Hi, Mike.

1:49.8

Hey, good morning. On Sunday, the New York Times reported that two Israeli soldiers were killed

1:54.9

when Palestinian militants attacked their vehicle in the southern city of Rafa. Israel responded,

2:00.6

saying that Hamas had violated its

2:02.5

ceasefire, bombarding the area and threatening to end aid. We think maybe the leadership isn't

2:08.1

involved in that, you know, so rebels within, but either way, it's going to be, it's going to be

2:13.2

handled properly. It's going to be handled, toughly, but properly. Is the ceasefire still in place?

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