The Morning Five: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 -- Fed Chair Powell Issues Stark Message, Senator Mark Kelly Sues Secretary Hegseth
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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. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Today’s scripture: Mark 10:13-16 (NIV) News sources: https://apnews.com/article/iran-protests-us-israel-war-nuclear-economy-53f2b79c8a0de827b1b8602ac9f0a57b https://www.wsj.com/world/americas/venezuela-opposition-leader-to-visit-white-house-on-thursday-e92010bd?mod=hp_lead_pos9 https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/sen-mark-kelly-sues-defense-secretary-pete-hegseth-efforts-reduce-mili-rcna253658 https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/speech/powell20260111a.htm https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2026/1/tillis-statement-on-federal-reserve-nominations https://www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/25-billion-renovation-center-dojs-criminal-investigation-federal-reser-rcna253540 https://jointstatement.substack.com/p/statement-on-the-federal-reserve From this month’s sponsors: -Please donate today at MercyShips.org/podcast -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. Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: Amber Glow #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #FederalReserve #JayPowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
