Beneath the Headlines
Each month, pastor Mike Woodruff sits down with a thoughtful guest to trace the quiet forces shaping tomorrow’s news.
No hot‑take sparring. Just brisk questions on birthrates, algorithms, ideas, and idols, all aimed at giving thoughtful Christians a clearer map of the moment and a steadier hope within it.
Expect solid data, memorable lines, and a nod toward grace.
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Podcasting since 2020 • 133 episodes
Beneath the Headlines
Latest Episodes
Why Marriage Still Matters: Interview with Dr. Brad Wilcox
Marriage rates have been plummeting for over 50 years. If you ask young people what they want to be when they grow up, the answers revolve around achieving career success, financial security and personal happiness. Marriage doesn't fit into the...
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Nancy Pearcey and The Toxic War On Masculinity
What is a man? Why are men now considered toxic? How can our culture promote a healthy vision for masculinity?Together, Mike and Dr. Nancy Pearcey discuss these questions along with many others in this episode of Beneath The ...
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Gender, Faith, and Embodiment: A Conversation with Dr. Abigail Favale
In this episode, Mike sits down with Dr. Abigail Favale, the author of
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Populism, Trust, and the Future of Higher Education: A Conversation with Dr. Nathan Hatch
In this episode of Beneath the Headlines, host Mike Woodruff sits down with Dr. Nathan Hatch, a renowned historian, former president of Wake Forest University, and scholar of American religious history. Dr. Hatch reflects o...
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