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 • 131 episodes
Beneath the Headlines
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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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The Power of the 12 Steps for Spiritual Growth | John Ortberg on Beneath the Headlines
With over 40 years in ministry, best-selling author and pastor John Ortberg thought he'd seen it all. Then, he discovered the principles behind AA.In his book
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The Digital Fast: Reclaiming Your Life from Technology Addiction with Dr. Darren Whitehead
Dr. Darren Whitehead is a pastor, author, and founder of Church of the City in Nashville, Tennessee. And his most recent book
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Christianity's Cultural Fingerprints: A Conversation with Glen Scrivener
In this episode of "Beneath the Headlines," host Mike Woodruff interviews Glen Scrivener, an Australian writer, pastor, and apologist currently living in the UK. The conversation centers around Scrivener's book "The Air We Breathe" which explor...
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