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The Bulletin covers Germany’s elections, C.S. Lewis on Ukraine, and why you can trust your Bible translation. Find us on YouTube. This week, Clarissa, Russell, and Mike talk about complex topics with nuance at their core. First, Mona Charen joins to talk about Germany’s recent elections and US extremism. Then, Mark Meynell joins to explore how C. S. Lewis inspired him to go to Ukraine. Finally, Wendy Alsup stops by to talk about why you can trust your Bible translation..  GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Find resources from today’s show at our Substack Find us on YouTube. Mark your calendars for our next Tuesday Night Live on March 11. Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice. ABOUT THE GUESTS:  Mona Charen is a syndicated columnist, the policy editor of The Bulwark, and the host of the podcast Beg to Differ. Mark Meynell is a pastor, writer, and teacher. Between 2014 and 2024, he was the director (European and Caribbean) for Langham Preaching, and now is involved in supporting the work in a freelance capacity. He has previously served on the senior ministry team at All Souls, Langham Place, UK, and as a workplace chaplain in two UK government departments. He also served as academic dean and acting principal of a seminary in Uganda and has been involved in university student ministry in the UK.  Wendy Alsup is the author of Practical Theology for Women, The Gospel-Centered Woman, and By His Wounds You Are Healed. She began her public ministry as deacon of women’s theology and teaching at her church in Seattle, but she now lives on an old family farm in South Carolina, where she teaches math at a local community college and is a mother to her two boys. She writes at theologyforwomen.org and gospelcenteredwoman.com. ABOUT THE BULLETIN: The Bulletin is a weekly (and sometimes more!) current events show from Christianity Today hosted and moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today’s editor in chief) and Mike Cosper (director, CT Media). 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” is a production of Christianity Today Producer: Clarissa Moll Associate Producer: Leslie Thompson Editing and Mix: TJ Hester Music: Dan Phelps Executive Producers: Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper Senior Producer: Matt Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices