The Briefing with Albert Mohler - R. Albert Mohler, Jr.

Thursday, November 21, 2024 Nov 21, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 17:17)
No, Conservatives Aren’t Pushing Out Liberals From Social Media: The Left Dislikes the Destabilization of Their Media Establishment

Liberals Are Left Out in the Cold as Social Media Veers Right by The New York Times (Sheera Frenkel)

Part II (17:17 - 22:17)
Conservatives Did Not Launch the Culture War: The Left is Politicizing the Sexual Revolution – And Trying to Overcome Common Sense

House Republicans signal support for proposal to ban bathroom access for 1st transgender member by The Washington Post (Farnoush Amiri)

Part III (22:17 - 26:51)
Answer this Question: If Congress Cannot Operate by a Truthful Bathroom Policy, How Can It Decide on the Major Policy Issues of Our Nation?
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Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Nov 20, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:20)
Will Trump Disband the Department of Education? The Educational Establishment Is a Powerful Enemy
Part II (08:20 - 15:09)
You Don’t Get Rid of Woke Ideas by Merely Changing Course Titles: Liberal Professors Don’t Give Up Easily

‘Race,’ ‘equity’ removed from UNT course titles to comply with Texas DEI ban, faculty say by Dallas Morning News (Marcela Rodrigues)

Part III (15:09 - 18:00)
‘They’re the Meanest, Dumbest, Most Bigoted Group of Fascists’: Editor-in-chief of Scientific American Resigns After Comments About Trump Voters

Editor-in-chief of America’s oldest magazine resigns after calling Trump voters fascists by Scientific American (Jordan Valinsky)

Part IV (18:00 - 21:33)
Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall, the Great Terms of Oppression and Patriarchy? Now They’re Targeting Names of Seasons

Season’s mis-greetings: why timing matters in global academia by Nature (Melissa Hart and Negin Nazarian)

Part V (21:33 - 26:27)
‘We Have Faith, Just Not in God’: An Obituary That Comes with an Absolutely Candid Display of Atheism—Tragically Enough

Kenneth Bronstein, Who Put His Faith in Atheism, Dies at 85 by The New York Times (Sam Roberts)

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Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Nov 19, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:15)
What is President Biden Doing in Ukraine? President Biden Approves Use of U.S. Missiles Deep in Russian Territory
Part II (12:15 - 21:15)
Big Tech Overreach and an AI Tragedy: Christians Need to Closely Examine the Effects of Social Media and AI on Teens

Inside Big Tech’s Bid to Sink the Online Kid Safety Bill by The Wall Street Journal (Georgia Wells, Kristina Peterson, and Natalie Andrews)
A 14-Year-Old Boy Killed Himself to Get Closer to a Chatbot. He Thought They Were In Love. by The Wall Street Journal (Sherry Turkle and Pat Pataranutaporn)

Part III (21:15 - 27:47)
Conservative Principles (Maybe), Libertarian Worldview: The Life and Legacy of Lawyer Ted Olson

Theodore B. Olson, Conservative Lawyer Who Took Up Liberal Causes, Dies at 84 by The New York Times (Clay Risen)

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Monday, November 18, 2024 Nov 18, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 14:43)
Cabinet Controversies: Some of Trump’s Potential Appointments Incite Major Furor on Political and Moral Grounds
Part II (14:43 - 22:13)
So What’s the Message About Abortion? Trump Nominates a Kennedy Scion and Iconoclast, RFK Jr., to Head the HHS
Part III (22:13 - 27:05)
The Conservative Impulse to Look Beyond Disorder: A President Should Appoint for Loyalty, but Trump’s Appointments Need to Bring Even More to the Table and Serve Him (And the Nation) Well
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Friday, November 15, 2024 Nov 15, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:54)
The Archbishop of Canterbury Resigns: Justin Welby’s Leadership Became Untenable in the Wake of Sex Abuse Crisis Review

Statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury by The Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop of Canterbury Resigns Over U.K. Church Abuse Scandal by The New York Times (Stephen Castle and Mark Landler)

Part II (09:54 - 14:59)
A Parable of Moral Compromise and Theological Surrender: The Crisis in the Church of England As It Stands Now
Part III (14:59 - 21:07)
What Should I Look for in a Future Spouse? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 17-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part IV (21:07 - 22:42)
What Do We Think About a Christian Who Stops Dating a Potential Spouse Due to Health Conditions? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (22:42 - 27:22)
Can We Learn True Virtue from Pagan Philosophers Like Plato, Aristotle, and Homer? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from another 17-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
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Thursday, November 14, 2024 Nov 14, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 14:16)
Trump’s New Inner Circle: What Do President-Elect Trump’s Appointments So Far Reveal About the Trajectory of His Presidency?
Part II (14:16 - 19:01)
What Exactly Is a Recess Appointment? A Process Meant for Exceptions May Become More of a Rule
Part III (19:01 - 27:38)
Meanwhile, in the Capitol: The Speaker Continues in the House and There is New Republican Leadership in the Senate
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024 Nov 13, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 14:00)
Donald Trump and the Reshaping of U.S. Foreign Policy: World Leaders Respond to Donald Trump’s Re-Election

Trump Is Shaping US Foreign Policy Well Before He Takes Office by Bloomberg (Courtney McBride)
Trump’s Win Ends a Post-World War II Era of U.S. Leadership by The New York Times (David E. Sanger)

Part II (14:00 - 20:39)
NATO and Christian Realism: Even the Most Powerful Countries on the Planet Need Allies
Part III (20:39 - 25:45)
Our Dangerous World: Russia Attempts Major Incendiary Operation Against American Cargo Aircraft

Russia Suspected of Plotting to Send Incendiary Devices on U.S.-Bound Planes by The Wall Street Journal (Bojan Pancevski, Thomas Grove, Max Colchester, and Daniel Michaels)

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Nov 12, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:19)
Something Isn’t Adding Up: The Someone Needs to Explain the Outlier Voting Numbers From 2020
Part II (09:19 - 18:53)
Will a Woman Ever Be Elected President? It’s an Interesting Question But More Complicated Than You Might Think

Will America ever elect a woman president? Experts weigh in after Kamala Harris loss by Raleigh News and Observer (Mary Helen Moore)

Part III (18:53 - 23:04)
Margaret Thatcher and Feminism: Why the First Woman to Serve as British Prime Minister is Not a Heroine to Ideological Feminism
Part IV (23:04 - 28:39)
Mad at the Election So Leaving the Country? The Media Love an Interesting Story, But the.Story of These Women is Even More Interesting Than They Think

'I want to take care of me': Why more American women are moving abroad for a better life by USA Today (Kathleen Wong)

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Monday, November 11, 2024 Nov 11, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:57)
A Look at the Voting Patterns by Gender: How Trump and Harris Fared Among Men and Women – the Single, Married, and Those With Children

Why did Donald Trump win? Experts from around the Triad weigh in on decisive victory. by Winston-Salem Journal (Richard Craver)

Part II (12:57 - 16:46)
Creation Order’s Role in the Election Result: Millions of Americans Did Not Get on Board with the Sexual Revolution

Transgender Americans Voice New Anxiety About Trump Agenda by The New York Times (Amy Harmon)

Part III (16:46 - 19:53)
The Moral Case for Restrained Speech: The Media’s Outlandish Claims About the Election Highlights Its Moral Inconsistency

Kamala Harris for President by The New Yorker

Part IV (19:53 - 26:08)
The Inevitable Logic of Naturalism: Those Committed to Materialism Have Only Nihilism to Look Forward To

The Emptiness of the Universe Gives Our Lives Meaning by The New York Times (Paul M. Sutter)

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Friday, November 8, 2024 Nov 08, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:37)
Fox News America Beat MSNBC America: Trump’s Election Win and the Decentering of the Media in America
Part II (10:37 - 17:59)
Not Your Grandparents’ Weed: Tuesday’s Election, the Increasing THC Levels in Marijuana, and the Moral Confusion of Our Age

This Isn’t Your Parents’ ‘Woodstock Weed’ by The Wall Street Journal (Marc Siegel)

Part III (17:59 - 19:51)
To Whom Do We Pray?—"All of God" or God the Father, God the Son, or God the Holy Spirit? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from an 8-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part IV (19:51 - 23:05)
Is There a Problem with Girls Participating on Boys’ Teams in Athletics? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a Mom Listener of The Briefing
Part V (23:05 - 26:34)
Do Unbelievers Get Eternal Bodies at the Final Judgment as Well? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 14-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
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Thursday, November 7, 2024 Nov 07, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:00)
Kamala Harris Concedes the Election: The Vice President’s White House Hopes Come to an End as She alls President-Elect Trump and Delivers Her Concession Speech

Read Vice President Kamala Harris’ Full Concession Speech by Time Magazine

Part II (11:00 - 20:10)
Mapping the Worldviews: Once Again, Liberal Political Intensity Was Hottest Nearest Cities, Coasts, and Campuses—and In a Big Way
Part III (20:10 - 23:10)
Guardians vs. Counter-Revolutionaries? Another Way of Seeing the Clash of Worldviews That Appeared at the Vote on Tuesday

There’s Something Very Different About Harris vs. Trump by The New York Times (Ezra Klein)

Part IV (23:10 - 27:07)
The U.S. Census Bureau’s Big Mistake: Wrongful Population Counts Truly Threaten the Integrity of Our Elections
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024 Nov 06, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:54)
An Election Night for the Ages: It Was a Clear and Convincing Win for the Former President
Part II (08:54 - 17:54)
The Future of the Pro-Life Movement is in Trouble: The Pro-Abortion Movement Gathers Major Momentum in At Least 8 States with Abortion on the Ballot
Part III (17:54 - 26:20)
The Job of the Pro-Life Movement is Just Beginning: The 2024 Presidential Election Has Only Further Revealed the Great Battle Over Unborn Life
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Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Nov 05, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:46)
Election Day 2024 Has Finally Arrived: What to Watch For As the Results Roll In (All Too Slowly in Some Cases) Tonight
Part II (12:46 - 21:54)
The History of the Electoral College: Why Our Constitutional Republic Does Not Rely on the Popular Vote for President

No Democracy Lives Forever by Liveright (Erwin Chemerinsky)

Part III (21:54 - 28:35)
No, the Presidential Election Should Not Be Based in the Popular Vote: The Electoral College is an Essential Strength of Our Constitutional Republic

Beshear says he supports abolishing the Electoral College as Election Day nears by USA Today (Hannah Pinkski)
Securing Democracy: Why We Have an Electoral College by Intercollegiate Studies Institute (Dr. Gary L. Gregg II)

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Monday, November 4, 2024 Nov 04, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:26)
Are You an Undecided Voter? How Is That Even Possible? The Stakes are Just Too High to Not be Prepared When You Enter the Voting Booth

To the Still-Undecided Voters in This Election: Maybe Just Stay Home? by The Wall Street Journal (Jeff Greenfield)
Millions in the West want mandatory voting. Are they right? by The Economist

Part II (08:26 - 16:37)
Swing States, Polling, and Confidence in Election Results: How We Should Evaluate the Polling and News Reports So Close to Election Day?
Part III (16:37 - 22:33)
The Dog Fight for Majority Control in the House: Out of 435 Seats, Less Than 30 Are Really in Question

The Fight for the House Is on a Knife’s Edge by The New York Times (Catie Edmondson)

Part IV (22:33 - 26:45)
Christian Stewardship, Disinformation, and Chaos: Christians Have a Particular Responsibility for How We Handle Election Chatter
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Friday, November 1, 2024 Nov 01, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:27)
‘It’s Camp. It’s Carnal. It’s Macabre. It’s Silly.’: The Current Celebration of Halloween Has Much to Tell Us About the Moral Trajectory of Our Culture

The Music Industry Is Hoping Halloween Can Be the New Christmas by The New York Times (Marc Hogan)

Part II (10:27 - 17:08)
How Can I Honor God with My Feelings When I’m Not Allowed to Date Yet? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 16-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part III (17:08 - 20:00)
How Can We Keep Christ at the Center of Our Wedding in Every Way? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (20:00 - 22:10)
Do You Get the Ordo Salutis Wrong in Your New Book? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

Recapturing the Glory of Christmas by B&H Publishing (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)

Part V (22:10 - 23:41)
What’s the Difference Between the Social Gospel and Liberation Theology? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (23:41 - 27:21)
Why Didn’t God Make Us So That We Know Everything When We’re Born? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 10-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
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Thursday, October 31, 2024 Oct 31, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 14:27)
Behind the ‘Science’ of Polling: What are the Polls? What Do They Tell Us? What Do We Want Them to Tell Us? What Do Others Want Us to Think They Tell Us?

Forget the polls? Prediction fever takes over Trump vs. Harris 2024 election by USA Today (Phillip M. Bailey)
One week to go: what is the state of the US presidential race? by The Financial Times (Oliver Roeder, Eva Xiao, Radhika Rukmangadhan, and James Politi)

Part II (14:27 - 24:09)
Opposing Worldviews, Fairness, and the LGBTQ Revolution: Will Fairness Be a Strong Enough Moral Judgment When It Comes to Men Participating in Women’s Sports?

The dispute around a women’s volleyball team touches on a broader question: How to define ‘fair’ by The Associated Press (Deepti Hajela)

Part III (24:09 - 26:34)
Newsflash, People Don’t Trust the Media: Bezos Responds to the Backlash at The Washington Post’s Controversy

The hard truth: Americans don’t trust the news media by The Washington Post (Jeff Bezos)

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024 Oct 30, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:27)
Abortion on the Ballot in Ten States: A Radical Constitutional Amendment Packaged as ‘Reproductive Health Care’ Faces Missouri Voters

2024 Ballot Measures by Missouri Secretary of State
Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion by Florida Division of Elections

Part II (10:27 - 15:57)
Where Did the Pro-Lifers Go? A Secular Age Clarifies Who is Convictionally and Genuinely Pro-Life
Part III (15:57 - 20:10)
We Are About to Learn How Effective a Pro-Abortion Platform Is: The Inconsistency of the American Voter and the Need to Continue to Fight for Unborn Life

As Election Day Nears, Democrats Test Just How Powerful Abortion Really Is by The New York Times (Elizabeth Dias and Lisa Lerer)

Part IV (20:10 - 25:46)
There’s a New Key to Unlocking Who Might Win the Election? Why the Betting World Might Indicate Who Will Be the Next President of the United States

The Crypto Website Where the Election Odds Swing in Trump’s Favor by The New York Times (David Yaffe-Bellany and Erin Griffith)

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Tuesday, October 29, 2024 Oct 29, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:48)
Ukraine is Turning into a Powder Keg: North Korea Sends 10,000 Troops to Aid Russia’s War with Ukraine
Part II (09:48 - 13:50)
The Meeting of the BRICs Nations: Brazil, Russia, India, and China and Other Nations Seek to Set Up Alternative World Power to U.S. and Its Allies
Part III (13:50 - 22:26)
The Archbishop of Canterbury Drops a Theological Bombshell: Justin Welby Argues Same-Sex Monogamous Relationships are Permissible

The Briefing - October 4, 2017 by AlbertMohler.com
Justin Welby unable to give 'straight answer' on whether gay sex is sinful by The Guardian (Harriet Sherwood)
The Link Between Religion And Politics And BTS Of Elizabeth II's Funeral: Archbishop Of Canterbury by The Rest is Politics (Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart)
Archbishop of Canterbury: an arresting admission by The Church of England Evangelical Council (Andrew Goddard)

Part IV (22:26 - 26:16)
The Time Is Not Ripe? Tumult in the Roman Catholic Church Should Serve as a Warning of the Consequences of Giving Unbiblical Practices Time to Ripen
Part V (26:16 - 28:14)
Kamala Harris and the Death of Religious Liberty: Vice President Harris Reveals She Would Sacrifice Religious Liberty on the Altar of Abortion If Elected

This is how religious liberty dies: Kamala Harris says it out loud in asserting a false right to abortion by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)

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Monday, October 28, 2024 Oct 28, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 16:10)
This Just Blew Up the Media World: The Washington Post and LA Times Decline to Endorse a Presidential Candidate for the 2024 Election

On political endorsement by The Washington Post
Post columnists respond by The Washington Post (Post Columnists)
Washington Post Says It Will Stop Endorsing Presidential Candidates by The New York Times (Benjamin Mullin and Katie Robertson)

Part II (16:10 - 19:31)
Israel Sends a Clear Message to Iran: And the World Waits to See How Iran Will Respond to Israel’s Attack

Israel’s Strike Marks New Phase of Conflict, but Stops Short of All-Out War by The New York Times (Patrick Kingsley)

Part III (19:31 - 25:35)
Canada (And Others) Back Away from Open Border Policies: And the U.S. Needs an Honest Conversation About Immigration Policy

Canada to cut immigration levels in major reversal, Trudeau says by The Washington Post (Amanda Coletta)

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Friday, October 25, 2024 Oct 25, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:25)
Marxism Meets Theology: The Death of Liberation Theologian Gustavo Gutierrez Raises Big Theological Issues

Gustavo Gutiérrez, Father of Liberation Theology, Dies at 96 by The New York Times (Bill Friskics-Warren)

Part II (08:25 - 13:05)
How Should Christians Think About an Obituary? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (13:05 - 18:09)
How Should First Time Voters Approach the Upcoming Election? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (18:09 - 19:01)
Should Christians Vote? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (19:01 - 23:01)
What Are Christian Parents to Do If They Cannot Send Their Kids to Christian Schools? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (23:01 - 26:46)
Can Satan Disguise Himself as Anything? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, October 24, 2024 Oct 24, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 15:42)
Can Government Raise the Birth Rate? The Global Birthrates Are Crashing And It’s Proving Increasingly Difficult to Fix the Problem

Can the Government Get People to Have More Babies? by The New York Times (Motoko Rich)
Worldwide Efforts to Reverse the Baby Shortage Are Falling Flat by The Wall Street Journal (Chelsey Dulaney)

Part II (15:42 - 21:46)
Actually, More Babies IS the Solution to Falling Birthrates: A Look at a Recent Feminist Evasion

More Babies Aren’t the Only Solution to Falling Birthrates by The New York Times (Jessica Grose)

Part III (21:46 - 25:17)
The More Secular the Society, the Lower the Birth Rate, and It’s Not a Coincidence: Theological Conviction is Key to Human Flourishing
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Wednesday, October 23, 2024 Oct 23, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 06:48)
Did Kamala Harris Just Put All Her Abortion Cards on the Table? The Vice President’s Interview with NBC News Reveals Unrestricted Support for Abortion

Full transcript: Vice President Kamala Harris interviewed by NBC News' Hallie Jackson by NBC News

Part II (06:48 - 11:21)
Kamala Harris’s Evasion on Transgender Support: Harris Throws Up Smokescreen on Beliefs about Federal Support for So-Called ‘Gender Affirming Care’
Part III (11:21 - 14:08)
The ‘24 Presidential Election ‘Sleeper Issue’: Most Americans Just Aren’t Buying the Transgender Revolution

Transgender Sports Is a 2024 Sleeper Issue by The Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)

Part IV (14:08 - 21:02)
The 7 Battleground States of the 2024 Presidential Election: Evaluating the Status of the Swing States That Will Determine the Next President of the United States
Part V (21:02 - 25:12)
So, When Should Human Life Be Respected? A Letter to the Editor Published in the New York Times Reveals Shocking Pro-Abortion Argument

Abortion as an Issue in the Election by The New York Times

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Tuesday, October 22, 2024 Oct 22, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 16:13)
There is a Countdown for Christian Parents and the Public Schools: The History of the Public Schools Shows a Long-Term Strategy for the Left
Part II (16:13 - 18:44)
We Need to End the Government’s Monopoly in Education: And We Need to Empower Parents and Families

Empower parents and families: And end the government monopoly on schools by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)

Part III (18:44 - 20:14)
Amendment 2 in Kentucky is Good for the State’s Educational System – Amendment 2 Gives Parents More Educational Options, Not Fewer
Part IV (20:14 - 26:34)
Kamala Harris’s ‘Souls to the Polls’ Rally Seems Pretty Empty of Christian Content: Vice President Harris Makes a Reach to Untapped Religious Voters
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Monday, October 21, 2024 Oct 21, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:42)
The Media Are Doing U.S. Citizens a Disservice in Their Reporting on Israel: Israel’s Only Option Remains Its Self-Preservation

Sinwar’s Death Could Shake but Not Topple Hamas, Experts Say by The New York Times (Ben Hubbard)
Hamas Says Its Demands Are Unchanged as Biden Pushes for Gaza Cease-Fire by The New York Times (Liam Stack Aaron Boxerman Bilal Shbair and Jim Tankersley)
Sinwar’s Final Moments: On the Run, Hurt, Alone, but Still Defiant by The New York Times (Mark Mazzetti Natan Odenheimer Aaron Boxerman Ronen Bergman and Adam Goldman)

Part II (10:42 - 14:46)
The Christian Worldview Does Not Honor Surrogacy: The Principle of Alienation and the Massive Moral Risk of Our Modern Rent-A-Womb Industry
Part III (14:46 - 17:08)
Italy Bans Surrogacy Use by Its Citizens: This is the Right Move by Italy’s Prime Minister and Government
Part IV (17:08 - 27:00)
Kamala Harris Goes to Church: The Lack of Religion in the ‘24 Presidential Election Highlights the Vast Secularization of the U.S.

Harris goes to church, highlighting the absence of religion in the 2024 campaign by NBC News (Alex Seitz-Wald)

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Friday, October 18, 2024 Oct 18, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:40)
Hamas Leader Killed by Israeli Forces: The Death of Yahya Sinwar Raises Important Theological and Moral Principles about Rightful Killing in a Dangerous and Fallen World
Part II (10:40 - 15:32)
What Should Israel Do Now? Will the Palestinian People Forge Their Own Future? – The Death of Yahya Sinwar Raises Massive Questions about the Future

How the Biden Team Plans to Build Peace From Sinwar’s Death by The New York Times (Thomas L. Friedman)

Part III (15:32 - 19:36)
How Should Christians Think About the Argument that Population Decline is a Good Thing? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (19:36 - 24:42)
Can You Explain the Decline of Sunday Evening Worship Services? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (24:42 - 26:01)
Who Replaced Satan as Head Angel After Satan was Kicked Out of Heaven? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (26:01 - 28:57)
Why Does Kamala Harris Use the Word ‘Values’ So Much? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, October 17, 2024 Oct 17, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:37)
Is the Gender Divide the Most Important Divide? Just Look at a Looming Divide Between Men and Women in the 2024 Election

Gender Gap Is Defining Feature of Deadlocked Trump-Harris Race by The Wall Street Journal (Catherine Lucy, Aaron Zitner, and Xavier Martinez)

Part II (10:37 - 17:00)
Motherhood Matters at the Ballot Box: There is a Divide Between Male Voter and Female Voters, But Also Between Women Who Are Moms and Women Who Are Not
Part III (17:00 - 25:13)
American Missile Defense System and Troops Now on the Ground in Israel: What That Says About American Support for Israel

US will send a missile defense system and troops to run it to Israel to aid defense against Iran by Associated Press (Lolita C. Baldor)

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Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Oct 16, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:39)
The Parable of George Gascón: Soft-On-Crime D.A. in LA Faces Looming Disaster of His Own Making on Election Day

Gascón gave teen killer second chance — now she’s charged again by The LA Times (Richard Winton and James Queally)
‘Not even close’: Hochman’s lead over Gascón grows to 30% in new D.A.’s race poll by The LA Times (Connor Sheets and James Queally)

Part II (12:39 - 17:12)
It’s a Coastal Crisis With Big Warning Signs ‘Hopelessly Woke Legislators’ Have Crushed Major U.S. Cities

Progressives have destroyed the great cities of coastal America by The Telegraph (Zoe Strimpel)

Part III (17:12 - 20:27)
The Parable of Chicago’s Mayor: Entire School Board of Chicago Resigns in the Wake of Brandon Johnson Pandering to Teacher Unions
Part IV (20:27 - 26:18)
From the Puritans to Magic Mushrooms? Massachusetts Weighs Legalization of Psychedelic Mushrooms

Legalize Magic Mushrooms? Massachusetts Should Just Vote No by The Wall Street Journal (Charles Fain Lehman)
Limited Legalization and Regulation of Certain Natural Psychedelic Substances by Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Oct 15, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:31)
The Transgender Issue Collides With the 2024 Election: Clearly, Americans Are Not Sold on the Trans Revolution

Trump and Republicans Bet Big on Anti-Trans Ads Across the Country by The New York Times (Shane Goldmacher)

Part II (11:31 - 17:59)
You Can Change the Birth Certificate but You Can’t Change Creation Order: The Transgender Revolution Escape Biology

Why I Changed My Birth Certificate 25 Years After I Transitioned by The New York Times (Jennifer Finney Boylan)

Part III (17:59 - 26:20)
A SCOTUS Amicus Brief Cites the Bible? The Inescapable Reality That Western Civilization Is Built On a Judeo-Christian Worldview

U.S. v. Skrmetti by The Supreme Court of the United States
U.S. v. Skrmetti by American Bar Association

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Monday, October 14, 2024 Oct 14, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:33)
How Close is the Presidential Election Race Today? Both Parties Agree That Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are in One of the Closest Election Races in U.S. History
Part II (11:33 - 18:07)
Why Do the Young Vote Left? How Work, Income, and Family Tend to Make Voters More Conservative

How Georgia got its swing back: Why the formerly red state is now up for grabs by USA Today (Karissa Waddick)
Why Do the Young Vote Left? by The Wall Street Journal (Andy Kessler)

Part III (18:07 - 23:19)
When Californians Move, They Take Their Voting Patterns With Them: The Electoral Map is Being Reshaped One Precinct at a Time
Part IV (23:19 - 26:52)
Conservatives Have a New Laugh Track? The Transformation of Comedy Now Meets the Right

Laughing right: From podcasts to late night, conservative comedy’s influence grows by USA Today (Karissa Waddick)

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Friday, October 11, 2024 Oct 11, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 07:11)
Severe, But Not the Worst Case Scenario: Hurricane Milton Was Not as Tragic as Forecasted, But We Should Be Thankful For Those Who Warned Of Its Potential
Part II (07:11 - 16:13)
History in the Headlines: The Life and Legacy of Ethel Kennedy, Dead at Age 96

Ethel Kennedy, Passionate Supporter of the Family Legacy, Dies at 96 by The New York Times (Douglas Martin)

Part III (16:13 - 21:20)
Were Hurricanes Helene and Milton Seeded by the Federal Government? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (21:20 - 23:33)
Is There Free Will in Heaven? If Yes, What Will Prevent Another Fall? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (23:33 - 25:22)
Does Scripture Speak About Genesis 6:3 as a Hard Age Limit? If So, Does It Mean the Lady Who Lived 122 Years Contradicts Scripture? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (25:22 - 27:55)
How Do Christians Find and Live Out the Calling God Has For You? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, October 10, 2024 Oct 10, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 04:37)
Hurricane Milton Makes Landfall: The Damage of Giant Storms Raises Issues Beyond the Headlines
Part II (04:37 - 07:57)
The Parable of Jack Phillips: Those Seeking the Unraveling of Creation Order Will Not Rest Until They Force Christians Into Compliance
Part III (07:57 - 13:47)
The Transgender Revolution is Coming for You: EU Court is Now Mandating Transgender Identity Across Boarders—How Will European Countries Respond?

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Oct 09, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 03:48)
Floridians Prepare for Hurricane Milton: In the Wake of Helene, Citizens of the U.S. Face Another Massive Storm, and Our Prayers are With Them
Part II (03:48 - 12:36)
Has the Human Lifespan Peaked? New Research Suggests Humans May Have Reached Peak Life Expectancy

Have We Reached Peak Human Life Span? by The New York Times (Dana G. Smith)
Implausibility of radical life extension in humans in the twenty-first century by Nature Aging (Jay Olshansky, Bradley J. Willcox, Lloyd Demetrius, and Hiram Beltrán-Sánchez)

Part III (12:36 - 25:30)
Secular Morality Collapses Under Scrutiny: Materialism Is Incapable of Upholding a Binding Moral Code

Are Your Morals Too Good to Be True? by The New Yorker (Manvir Singh)

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Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Oct 08, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:12)
Worldviews in Collision Come Before the Court: SCOTUS Takes Up Major Cases on Transgender Treatment for Minors, Minors Accessing Pornography, Guns, and More

Bruised Supreme Court Returns to Bench With Possible Election Cases Looming by The New York Times (Adam Liptak)

Part II (12:12 - 20:05)
Radical Change Packaged as Reform: Why the Left is Seeking to Redefine and Redesign the Supreme Court

The New Supreme Court Session Opens Monday. It Will Not Be Pretty. by The New Republic (Alexander Nazaryan)

Part III (20:05 - 28:08)
Do Californians Want More Law and Order? Major Ballot Measure in California Appears Set to Pass by Big Margin, Even as Opposed by the Governor and Legislators

Californians broadly support Prop. 36 to get tough on crime, new poll finds by LA Times (Anabel Sosa)
Proposition 36 by The California Legislature

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Monday, October 7, 2024 Oct 07, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:25)
A Day of Infamy for Israel and the Civilized World: Today’s Anniversary of the Deadly Attack on Israel by Hamas
Part II (12:25 - 16:53)
Anti-Semitism in Elite Sectors and a Reawakening of Jewish Identity in the U.S.: The Ripple Effects in U.S. of Hamas’s Attack on Israel
Part III (16:53 - 26:56)
The Economist: Are We Past Peak Woke? Well, ‘Wokeness’ is Getting a Rebrand, But the Ideology Isn’t Going Away

After peak woke, what next? by The Economist

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Friday, October 4, 2024 Oct 04, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:45)
Melania’s Moral Disaster: Former First Lady Trump Joins Horrible Legacy of Republican Party First Ladies to Support Abortion
Part II (11:45 - 16:50)
The Page of Pearl Harbor Has Turned: The Last Surviving Japanese Aviator from Attack on Pearl Harbor Dies at 106

Masamitsu Yoshioka, last of Japan’s Pearl Harbor attack force, dies at 106 by The Washington Post (Brian Murphy)

Part III (16:50 - 20:44)
Is There a Situation That Would Make It Acceptable for a State or a Group of States to Secede from the Union? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 15-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing

Texas v. White by US Supreme Court

Part IV (20:44 - 24:33)
How Does Margaret Thatcher’s Maxim, ‘First You Win the Argument, Then You Win the Vote,’ Apply to the Issue of Abortion in Our Day? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (24:33 - 28:26)
What Does Christian Faithfulness Look Like in Regard to Obeying Traffic Laws? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from a 19-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
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Thursday, October 3, 2024 Oct 03, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:07)
The Targeting of Classical Christian Education: Massive Worldview Battle Behind Newspaper’s Hit Pieces Against Local School

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Wednesday, October 2, 2024 Oct 02, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 06:39)
The Vice Presidential Debate: It Was Civil and Had Some Clarifying Moments, But Might Not Matter
Part II (06:39 - 14:47)
Tim Walz’s Obvious Obfuscation: Let’s Look at the Minnesota Governor’s Comments on Abortion During the Debate Last Night

Minnesota's Radical Infanticide Law by The Briefing (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)

Part III (14:47 - 18:32)
The State of Georgia Becomes Ground Zero on Abortion: Georgia Judge Rules State’s Abortion Ban is Unconstitutional

Georgia judge declares state’s abortion ban unconstitutional, allowing procedure to resume beyond 6 weeks into pregnancy (Shawn Nottingham) by CNN

Part IV (18:32 - 23:53)
The Social Pressure to be Pro-Abortion: How the Pro-Life Movement Faces a Massive Uphill Battle Within Our Society

Euphoric two years ago, US anti-abortion movement is now divided and worried as election nears (David Crary) by Religion News Service
Kansas Votes Down Constitutional Amendment to Defend Unborn Life by The Briefing (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)
Practically an Unmitigated Disaster for the Pro-Life Movement by The Briefing (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)

Part V (23:53 - 26:48)
The Three Arenas Pro-Life Christians Must Win with the Younger Generation – We Must Win in Christian Family, Christian Education, and the Congregation
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Tuesday, October 1, 2024 Oct 01, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 14:43)
Happy Birthday, You Made It! Former President Jimmy Carter Becomes First President to Live to His 100th Birthday

The Bible Meets the Modern Age: A Conversation with Former President Jimmy Carter by Thinking in Public (R. Albert Mohler, Jr. and President Jimmy Carter)

Part II (14:43 - 19:51)
NYC Mayor Eric Adams in the Hot Seat: Eric Adams Indicted on Federal Public Corruption Charges – And the Matrix of Corruption

Eric Adams’s friends keep having their phones taken away by The Economist of London

Part III (19:51 - 23:42)
A Major Political Event in New York: Vice Presidential Candidates Tim Walz and JD Vance Will Battle Over Competing Visions for the Future of the U.S.
Part IV (23:42 - 27:28)
An Acting Legend and Aristocrat in Her Own Right Dies at 89: The Life and Legacy of Dame Maggie Smith
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Monday, September 30, 2024 Sep 30, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:59)
The Humbling and Deadly Effect of Hurricane Helene: Entire Communities Devastated, Even in the Mountains of Western North Carolina
Part II (08:59 - 19:05)
An Axis of Resistance Rises in the Middle East: Militias and Terrorist Groups in Middle East Now Pose Organized Threat Traced Directly to Iran
Part III (19:05 - 23:40)
Israel Sends a Clear Message: Israeli Strike Kills Head of Hezbollah and Sends an Unmistakable Signal to its Enemies

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Death of Hassan Nasrallah by The White House (President Joe Biden)

Part IV (23:40 - 26:05)
‘He Was Martyred on the Way to Jerusalem’: The Theological Significance of Message on the Burial Shroud of Hassan Nasrallah, Assassinated Head of Hezbollah
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Friday, September 27, 2024 Sep 27, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:40)
When Children Discover Their Parents Are … Russian Spies? Who Are You People? The Huge Story of the Children Who Recently Learned the True Identity of Their Parents for the First Time

The Kids Who Didn’t Know Their Parents Were Russian Spies by The Wall Street Journal (Joe Parkinson and Drew Hinshaw)

Part II (12:40 - 17:57)
If Kamala Harris is Elected as President and Uses Taxpayer Funds for Abortion, Are Christians Still Required to Pay Taxes? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (17:57 - 22:07)
I am Bedridden with ALS, and I Cannot Attend Congregational Worship on My Own. How Can I Stoke the Fires of Desire for God’s Word in My Heart? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (22:07 - 26:20)
What is the Significance of Pentecost If the Holy Spirit Worked in Old Testament Saints? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, September 26, 2024 Sep 26, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:26)
The World is at an ‘Inflection Point’ — President Biden’s Final Speech at the UN Reveals Global Trouble

Biden Warns the World Is at an ‘Inflection Point’ Amid Global Crises by The New York Times (Sheryl Gay Stolberg and David E. Sanger)

Part II (11:26 - 20:36)
A High-Tech Death Machine: Controversy Erupts as Woman Commits Suicide in a High-TechAssisted Suicide Pod in Switzerland

Reported "suicide capsule" death of U.S. woman in Switzerland prompts multiple arrests, launch of criminal case by CBS News

Part III (20:36 - 24:47)
Canada and the Culture of Death’s Insatiable Appetite: Assisted Suicide is in the Top Five Leading Causes of Death in Canada – And It Will Continue to Grow If Not Stopped

Welcome to Canada, the Doctor Will Kill You Now by The Wall Street Journal (Nicholas Tomaino)

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Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Sep 25, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:46)
Kamala Harris Says it Out Loud: Vice President Harris Reveals She Remove Filibuster in Order to Reinstate Abortion Legislation – And It Will Go Far Beyond Roe v. Wade

Vice President Kamala Harris, Veterinary cooperatives, Finding phantom towns by Wisconsin Today (Wisconsin Public Radio)

Part II (12:46 - 18:08)
Childless Cat Ladies and National Politics: Motherhood Has Become a Central Issue in the 2024 Presidential Election

The Politics of Motherhood Become a Campaign-Trail Cudgel by The New York Times (Katie Rogers)

Part III (18:08 - 25:00)
Parenthood is Not Just an Identity: True Parenting Can’t Be Reduced to Identity Politics
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Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Sep 24, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 16:26)
Classic Just War Theory and Exploding Pagers – Did Israel Violate Just War Principles and Break International Law With Exploding Pagers and Walkie-Talkies?

Israel’s Pager Bombs Have No Place in a Just War by The New York Times (Michael Walzer)
Sorry, AOC: Israel's Precision Attack Against Hezbollah Was Humane—and Legal by Newsweek (Arsen Ostrovsky, John Spencer, and Mark Goldfeder)

Part II (16:26 - 21:19)
Does the U.S. Face a Danger of Technology Attack? As Biden Administration Proposes Ban on Chinese Software, the Answer Might Hit Closer to Home Than You Think

Biden Administration Proposes Ban on Chinese Software in Vehicles by The New York Times (David E. Sanger Madeleine Ngo and Jack Ewing)
Electronic Warfare Spooks Airlines, Pilots and Air-Safety Officials by The Wall Street Journal (Andrew Tangel and Drew FitzGerald)

Part III (21:19 - 25:00)
There’s Always a Moral Dimension to Technology: The Need for Careful Christian Thinking is Urgent as Stakes of Technology Continue to Grow
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Monday, September 23, 2024 Sep 23, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:27)
Mark Robinson and the Yuck Factor: The Moral Wisdom of Repugnance That’s Now Influencing the North Carolina Gubernatorial Race

‘I’m a black NAZI!’: NC GOP nominee for governor made dozens of disturbing comments on porn forum by CNN (Andrew Kaczynski and Em Steck)

Part II (09:27 - 16:47)
Abortion at the Center of Harris’s Campaign: Kamala Harris is Running the Most Pro-Abortion Ticket in History, and It’s Not Even Close

Harris is banking on one key issue by CNN (Zachary B. Wolf)

Part III (16:47 - 22:12)
Government Should Not Tell a Pregnant Woman What to Do, Period: Kamala Harris’s Campaign Strategy is to Remove All Restrictions on Abortion. Period.

Abortion at the center: Is Kamala Harris running for president of the United States or of Planned Parenthood? by WORLD Opinions

Part IV (22:12 - 25:25)
The Battle of the Pro-Life Movement: Fundamentally, Pro-Lifers Face the Long Battle for the Sanctity and Dignity of Life from Conception to Natural Death
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Friday, September 20, 2024 Sep 20, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:33)
Surgeon General Issues Newsflash of the Century: Parenting is Stressful – Even So, Christian Parenting is Joyful, Difficult, and Glorious Work

U.S. Surgeon General Issues Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Surgeon General: Parents Are at Their Wits’ End. We Can Do Better. by The New York Times (Vivek H. Murphy)
Parents Should Ignore Their Children More Often by The New York Times (Darby Saxbe)

Part II (08:33 - 13:59)
How Do I Dispose of Old Bibles? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (13:59 - 15:53)
Why Does Satan Still Have Power and Influence? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (15:53 - 20:05)
Should a Church Permit a Divorced Man to Serve as a Pastor? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (20:05 - 22:01)
I was Baptized as an Infant. I Now Profess Faith in Christ and Seek to be Faithful to Him. Should I Be Baptized Again? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (22:01 - 25:06)
How Should We Handle False Teachers? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VII (25:06 - 27:37)
You Used to Say You Would Vote Third Party If the Two-Party Candidates Were Not Pro-Life. What is Your Position Now? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, September 19, 2024 Sep 19, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:01)
A Senator Accidentally Affirms the Real Issue is Human Personhood—The Big Story Behind the Senate IVF Vote

Right to IVF Act by The United States Senate
Murray Blocks GOP Show-Bill That Allows Extremists to Regulate IVF Out of Existence, Slams Republicans’ Support of Fetal Personhood by US Senator Patty Murray

Part II (13:01 - 21:31)
Gov. Beshear Bans ‘Conversion Therapy’ in Kentucky — But His Definition of Conversion Therapy Includes Historic Biblical Christianity

Gov. Beshear Signs Executive Order Banning Conversion Therapy on Minors in Kentucky by Commonwealth of Kentucky (Office of the Governor)

Part III (21:31 - 25:12)
The Elites vs. the Rest: What’s the Real Dynamic Driving Today’s Politics?

What Undecided Voters Might Be Thinking by The New York Times (Ross Douthat)

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Sep 18, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 07:19)
Israel Sends a Deadly Message: Nearly 3,000 Pagers Connected to Hezbollah Detonate in Calculated Attack

What we know about the Hezbollah pagers attack by The Washington Post (Gerrit De Vynck, Sammy Westfall and Elizabeth Dwoskin)

Part II (07:19 - 17:46)
The Limits of Military Distance: The U.S. Faces Huge Decision About Use of Long Range Missiles by Ukraine in War Against Russia
Part III (17:46 - 22:14)
Dying Soldiers and a Crashing Birth Rate: Ukraine Faces Complex Situation in Its Fight for Survival

One Million Are Now Dead or Injured in the Russia-Ukraine War by The Wall Street Journal (Bojan Pancevski)

Part IV (22:14 - 24:41)
Identity Politics on the Ballot in California: Will Californians Elect First Transgender Woman to Office?

In tight Inland Empire race, first transgender candidate could oust first Republican Latina by The LA Times (Mackenzie Mays)

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Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Sep 17, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:48)
Hamas Brutalizes Even the Palestinians to Hold Onto Power: How the Terrorist Group Brutally Maintains its Power

How Hamas Uses Brutality to Maintain Power by The New York Times (Julian E. BarnesAdam RasgonAdam Goldman and Ronen Bergman)

Part II (11:48 - 16:20)
There’s Good Reason to Get Rid of the Department of Education: Former President Trump Repeats Conservative Talking Point, But He Needs to Clarify His Policy
Part III (16:20 - 22:12)
The Left Loves the Department of Education: The Leviathan of the Administrative State and the Dangers of Federal Bureaucracy

Trump Wants to Shut Down the Department of Education? Is That Possible? by The New York Times (Dana Goldstein)

Part IV (22:12 - 24:36)
Space X’s Successful Space Walk: A Big Step in Space Exploration — And More Evidence of God’s Glory From Space
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Monday, September 16, 2024 Sep 16, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 03:16)
A Second Assassination Attempt Against Former President Trump – No Society Can Survive a Descent Into Political Violence

Church of the Lukumi-Babalu Aye v. Hialeah by United States Courts

Part II (03:16 - 18:20)
The Complexities of Immigration and Internet Narratives: The Massive Issues Behind Strange Claims About Haitian Immigrants in Springfield, Ohio

Pope Says Both Trump and Harris Are ‘Against Life’Pope Says Both Trump and Harris Are ‘Against Life’ by The New York Times (Emma Bubola and Elisabetta Povoledo)

Part III (18:20 - 20:54)
No, Trump and Harris are Not ‘Against Life’ in the Same Way: Pope Francis Confuses Political and Theological Issues Once Again
Part IV (20:54 - 28:03)
Immigration in the United States Deserves an Honest Conversation: Love of Neighbor Does Not Mean Confusing Our Immigration Policy with Open Borders
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Friday, September 13, 2024 Sep 13, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:48)
Falling Birthrates Reveal Big Worldview Faults: It Now Has the Attention of Presidential Candidates
Part II (08:48 - 12:00)
Is Lust Sin? How Should I Handle Sinful Thoughts? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 90-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part III (12:00 - 14:16)
When Do Souls Come to Be? If It Happens at Conception, What Happens If an Embryo Twins? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 15-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part IV (14:16 - 16:48)
Is the Emerging Alliance Between Iran, Turkey and Russia a fulfillment of Ezekiel 38? If so, Is It Possible That Vladimir Putin is Actually Gog? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 14-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part V (16:48 - 21:18)
What is Your Favorite Biography of Winston Churchill? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters Listeners of The Briefing

Winston Churchill, Hero or Villain? A Response to Controversy Over The Tucker Carlson Show by AlbertMohler.com (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)
“Never give in”: What in the world are they saying about Winston Churchill? by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)
Winston Churchill—History, Destiny, Biography: A Conversation with Andrew Roberts by Thinking in Public (R. Albert Mohler, Jr. and Andrew Roberts)

Part VI (21:18 - 23:51)
Should Students Be Required to Wear Uniforms? Does It Strip Students of Individuality and Creativity? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, September 12, 2024 Sep 12, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:13)
Will Big Business Break with Woke? Big Companies Stop Reporting to LGBTQ Groups for Ratings, Pull Back from DEI Programs

Ford, Coors Light and Other Brands Retreat From a Gay-Rights Index by The Wall Street Journal (Theo Francis and Lauren Weber)

Part II (11:13 - 17:08)
Where Are the Conservatives on Campus? Higher Education Has Been Largely Evacuated of Conservatives

Why Are There So Few Conservative Professors? The facts are beyond dispute. The causes and solutions are not. by The Chronicle of Higher Education (Steven M. Teles)

Part III (17:08 - 27:06)
If You Remove the Religious, You Also Remove the Conservatives – Secularists Know What They’re Doing When They Take Over the Universities

The Stewardship of an Intellectual Life: A Conversation with Philosopher Zena Hitz by Thinking in Public (R. Albert Mohler, Jr. and Zena Hitz)

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024 Sep 11, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 03:08)
Where was the Serious Exchange of Ideas? The American People Need More Than What Happened Last Night in the ‘24 Presidential ‘Debate’
Part II (03:08 - 09:44)
Kamala Harris Escaped Explaining Her Real Position on Abortion – She is the Most Radical Proponent of Abortion in U.S. Electoral History
Part III (09:44 - 11:57)
The Media Class Should Not Determine Debate Moderators: Conservative Candidates Should Consider Declining These Invitations in the Future
Part IV (11:57 - 13:18)
Taking the Bait, Lack of Pressing Kamala Harris on Policy, and Frowning: Donald Trump’s Main Problems in the Presidential Debate
Part V (13:18 - 15:57)
‘My Values Have Not Changed’: I Believe Kamala Harris Means Every Word of That Statement – And That Should Frighten All of Us
Part VI (15:57 - 18:20)
The Winner of the Debate and the Undecided Voter: Two Major Factors in the Debate, and the Consequences Will Not Be Revealed Until Election Day
Part VII (18:20 - 23:41)
If the U.S. Confronted a Major Military Attack, Who Would You Want as President? The Anniversary of September 11th Raises Major Questions About Presidential Leadership
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Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Sep 10, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:48)
One of the Most Consequential Presidential Debates in U.S. History: What to Watch For Tonight as Former President Trump Faces Off Against Vice President Kamala Harris
Part II (10:48 - 20:30)
Wait, Scholars are Arguing the Constitution is a Threat to Democracy? The Left Seeks to Put the Constitution and Electoral College on the Chopping Block

The Constitution Is Sacred. Is It Also Dangerous? by The New York Times (Jennifer Szalai)

Part III (20:30 - 25:00)
Yes, the Text Still Mean What the Text Says: As Arguments Against Originalism Fail, Liberals Look to Move on From the Constitution
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Monday, September 9, 2024 Sep 09, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 15:35)
Unspeakable Moral Evil in Georgia School: Massive Questions Raised in Aftermath of Mass Shooting
Part II (15:35 - 23:44)
Yet Another Orchestrated Political Game: A Republican Dynasty, the Cheneys, Announce Support for Harris/Walz Campaign
Part III (23:44 - 26:27)
Love of Neighbor Does Not Mean Support for ‘Queer Joy’: Politics and the Confusion of Creation Order
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Friday, September 6, 2024 Sep 06, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:35)
New York’s Bus System as a Modern Parable: What One Million People Per Day Stealing Bus Fares Teaches about Sin and the Fragility of Civilization

Why the M.T.A. Is Worried About Fare Evaders on Buses by The New York Times (Claire Fahy)

Part II (09:35 - 15:38)
What is the Difference Between Democracy and a Constitutional Republic? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (15:38 - 18:13)
Should Church Choirs Perform Without Congregational Participation? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (18:13 - 21:43)
Is It Sinful to Hope the Lord Does Not Return Until After I Get to Experience Joys of Life, Like My Children Growing Up and Getting Married? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (21:43 - 26:15)
Can Dreams Be Sinful? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, September 5, 2024 Sep 05, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:08)
‘Amendment 4 Would Be the Death of the Pro-Life Movement in Florida’: Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Powerful Argument on Importance of State Abortion Referendum

DeSantis: Florida abortion Amendment 4 means ‘end of the pro-life movement’ by Tampa Bay Times (Kirby Wilson)
Amendment 4: "Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion" by Florida Division of Elections

Part II (12:08 - 19:07)
Life and Death on the Ballot in Missouri: The Vote in Missouri Is Not About Reproductive Freedom but Life and Death

November election could make — or break — reproductive freedom by The LA Times (The Editorial Board)
Amendment 3: "The Right to Reproductive Freedom Initiative." by Missouri Secretary of State
Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization by Supreme Court of the United States

Part III (19:07 - 27:09)
The Trump Proposal on IVF: A Reminder of Human Dignity at Risk and Our Deeply Confused Culture

Trump Proposal to Cover IVF Costs Faces Skepticism by The Wall Street Journal (Natalie Andrews and Amy Dockser Marcus)
Winston Churchill, Hero or Villain? A Response to Controversy Over The Tucker Carlson Show by AlbertMohler.com (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)
"Never Give in" What in the world are they saying about Winston Churchill? by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024 Sep 04, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 14:00)
Mormons Take on the Transgender Issue: LDS Church Clarifies Participation of Transgender Persons in Church Services and Activities

LGBTQ advocates say Mormon church’s new transgender policies marginalize trans members by The Associated Press (Deepa Bharath)

Part II (14:00 - 17:40)
Transgenderism Collides with Mormonism’s Doctrine of God: The Clash of the LGBTQ Revolution with Mormonism Goes Far Deeper Than the LDS Handbook Policy
Part III (17:40 - 25:34)
‘Ethical Non-Monogamy,’ ‘Kitchen-Table Polyamory,’ ‘Metamour’ — USA Today Brazenly Seeks to Educate on the Alphabet Soup of the Sexual Revolution

What does ENM mean? Your polyamory questions, answered. by USA Today (David Oliver)

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Tuesday, September 3, 2024 Sep 03, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:51)
Hamas Attacks Israel and Now Kills More Hostages, While Israel Faces World Pressure: The Moral Reality in Gaza is Being Turned Upside Down Before Our Eyes

Hamas Murders Six Hostages, Israel Is Blamed by The Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)

Part II (12:51 - 24:15)
A Realist and Honest Approach to Donald Trump on Abortion: We Need to Compare the Political and Moral Terms of the Policies of Donald Trump vs. Those of Kamala Harris
Part III (24:15 - 26:07)
The Stakes for the Unborn in 2024 Election: Trump Needs to Make His Defense of Unborn Life Clear, Consistent, and Urgent
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Friday, August 30, 2024 Aug 30, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 06:00)
Not Even Penguins are Safe From the LGBTQ Revolution: So-Called ‘Queer Icon’ Penguin Dies, But It’s Not Just the Penguins Who Were Confused

Sphen, Penguin Whose Gay Love Story Earned Global Fame, Dies by The New York Times (Isabella Kwai)

Part II (06:00 - 10:12)
No, a Parrot Does Not Have the Intelligence of a Human Child: Animal Rights Movement Makes Insane Claim About Animal and Human Cognition

Parrot is ‘attention hog’ and smart as human toddler, owners say by The Washington Post (Sydney Page)

Part III (10:12 - 12:15)
AI Needs Personhood Credentials Now? Tech Industry Borrows Biblical Categories in Wake of Concern of AI Danger

AI researchers call for ‘personhood credentials’ as bots get smarter by The Washington Post (Will Oremus)

Part IV (12:15 - 16:50)
Does a Belief in Conspiracy Theories Disqualify a Man From Being an Elder? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (16:50 - 20:56)
What are the Dividing Issues Between the West and Other Worldviews? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (20:56 - 22:52)
Should My Wife and I Renew Our Marriage Vows Since I Became a Christian After We Were Married? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VII (22:52 - 25:16)
What Are Your Thoughts On Kentucky’s Amendment 2 Proposal? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

Needed: An Exit Strategy by AlbertMohler.com (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)

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Thursday, August 29, 2024 Aug 29, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 14:05)
Is This About Free Speech or Serious Crimes? Arrest of Eccentric Telegram Founder in France Raises Major Issues

A Russian Elon Musk with 100 biological children: Meet Pavel Durov by CNN (Joshua Berlinger and Anna Chernova)
How Telegram’s Founder Went From Russia’s Mark Zuckerberg to Wanted Man by The New York Times (Paul Mozur and Adam Satariano)

Part II (14:05 - 22:12)
You Love Your Animals More Than Your Kids? Horrible Worldview Confusion Now Packaged as Entertainment

When Your Child Is an Animal by The New York Times (Amanda Hess)
Is My Cat a Prisoner? And Other Ethical Questions About Our Pets. by The New Yorker (The Editors)

Part III (22:12 - 24:56)
Fox Hunting is a Religion in the UK? In a Secular Age, Definition of Religion Hard to Sustain
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Wednesday, August 28, 2024 Aug 28, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 17:36)
“Government Pressure Was Wrong” — Letter by Mark Zuckerberg Reveals Biden Administration Effort to Suppress Speech on Social Media Platforms

Letter to the House Judiciary Committee by Mark Zuckerberg by House Judiciary GOP
Biden-Harris Administration: No Remorse for Free-Speech Abuses by The Wall Street Journal (James Freeman)

Part II (17:36 - 24:25)
Vast Majority of Climate Change Policies Fail: But the Left Uses Such Policies to Expand Government Power

Follow the Science: Biden Climate Policy Is a Fraud by The Wall Street Journal (Holman W. Jenkins, Jr.)
Many Climate Policies Struggle to Cut Emissions, Study Finds by The New York Times (Austyn Gaffney)

Part III (24:25 - 26:44)
Well, Looks Like the EV Future Has Not Arrived: Ford Takes Huge Loss as Automaker Kills Big Electric Vehicle Project, Takes $1.9 Billion Write-Down
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Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Aug 27, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 14:21)
Autocracies are Aiming at the West: The World is a Dangerous Place for the U.S., and It Isn’t Getting Any Safer

The West’s Next Challenge Is the Rising Axis of Autocracies by The Wall Street Journal (Yaroslav Trofimov)

Part II (14:21 - 20:06)
Totalitarian Population Control Loses a Battle Against Creation Order: China Faces Tragic Gender Imbalance in Aftermath of One-Child Policy

China develops a divorced dating scene by The Economist

Part III (20:06 - 24:24)
Christian Realism and Nuclear Threats: Biden Administration’s Alarm on China as Nuclear Threat Becomes More Clear

Biden Approved Secret Nuclear Strategy Refocusing on Chinese Threat by The New York Times (David E. Sanger)

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Monday, August 26, 2024 Aug 26, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 15:57)
The DNC and Harris Campaign Try Major Rebrand: Democrats Embrace Lack of Specificity on Major Policy Issues, Abortion on Demand, and Much More

Kamala Harris Offers a ‘New Way Forward’ of Platitudes by The Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)
Democrats fully embrace abortion rights at convention and beyond by The Washington Post (Amy B. Wang)
Beyond Restoring Roe: Democrats See Moment to ‘Reimagine’ Abortion Rights by The New York Times (Elizabeth Dias and Lisa Lerer)

Part II (15:57 - 20:23)
Trump’s Confusing Signals on Abortion: Former President Puts His Own Political Base at Risk, Wondering What He Really Means

On Truth Social, Donald Trump Tries to Refashion Himself as Supportive of Abortion Rights by The New York Times (Maggie Haberman and Shane Goldmacher)
Meet the Press – August 25, 2024 by NBC News (Kristen Welker and JD Vance)

Part III (20:23 - 28:24)
The Boy Loves His Dad: Controversy Over Gov. Tim Walz’s Teenage Son Reveals Need for Reminder and Recovery of Common Grace as Theological Category
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Friday, August 23, 2024 Aug 23, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:03)
A Titan of Daytime Television and Moral Provocateur Dies at 88: The Life and Legacy of Phil Donahue
Part II (10:03 - 20:18)
Is An Investigative Role as a Child Sex Crime Detective Incongruent with Christian Faith? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

Spycraft and Soulcraft on the Front Lines of History: A Conversation with Former CIA Chief of Counterintelligence James Olson by Thinking in Public (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)

Part III (20:18 - 22:10)
This State is Deep Blue in Political Elections, But I’m a Conservative. Should I Still Vote? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (22:10 - 26:04)
Is the Term Christian Worldview Too General? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, August 22, 2024 Aug 22, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 16:34)
President Biden Continues Pushing for Ceasefire in Israel — But Neither Israel Nor the Palestinians Want a Two-State Solution

The Way to Fix the Middle East Conflict Looks Obvious—Except to Israelis and Palestinians by The Wall Street Journal (Marcus Walker, Fatima AbdulKarim, and Anat Peled)

Part II (16:34 - 22:04)
Ukraine is Being Redefined Right Before Our Eyes: Big Questions Loom About Russia as Ukraine Retaliates in Kursk
Part III (22:04 - 25:48)
San Francisco Attempt to Walk Back Certain Forms of Pornography — But a Society That Accepts Any Pornography Has Already Lost
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Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Aug 21, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:55)
President Biden’s Long Goodbye: A Look at Biden’s DNC Swan Song and its Place in History

The Speech Biden Never Wanted to Give by The New York Times (Peter Baker)

Part II (13:55 - 17:33)
Let’s Not Forget the Biden Scandal: Democratic Party Leaders and Biden Administration Officials Orchestrated Covered Up of President Biden’s Decline – And That Includes Vice President Harris

Robert K. Hur: Report on the Investigation Into Unauthorized Removal, Retention, and Disclosure of Classified Documents Discovered by U.S. Department of Justice
There Is Still a Biden Scandal by The New York Times (Ross Douthat)

Part III (17:33 - 19:17)
Hunter Biden Is Still a Big Issue: What Does the Withdrawal of President Biden Mean for Hunter Biden's Future?
Part IV (19:17 - 25:26)
Governor Andy Beshear’s Political Bluster at the DNC: It Was a Morally Reprehensible Denial of the Sanctity and Dignity of Unborn Human Life
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Tuesday, August 20, 2024 Aug 20, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:39)
Show Time: It’s Time for Kamala Harris to Tell Voters the Truth About Her Radical Policy Positions

Joe Manchin Has Some Unsolicited Advice for Kamala Harris and the Democrats by The New York Times

Part II (13:39 - 18:25)
SCOTUS Hits Pause Button: SCOTUS Prevents Biden Administration’s Enforcement of Changes to Title IX in Schools

24A78 Department of Education v. Louisiana by SCOTUS

Part III (18:25 - 22:10)
Tim Walz’s Specious Arguments: His Mind Your Own Business Motto Is False Advertising. Just Ask Parents in Minnesota
Part IV (22:10 - 25:47)
The Left Hates the Words “Unborn Human Being” — Arizona Rules Political Pamphlets Can Tell the Truth About Abortion and the Left Freaks Out

Ruling: Fetus can be referred to as ‘unborn human being’ in Arizona abortion measure voter pamphlet by The Associated Press (Sejal Govindarao)

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Monday, August 19, 2024 Aug 19, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:20)
Columbia University Becomes a Postmodern Parable: Minouche Shafik Resigns in Wake of the Mishandling of Protests on Campus and Other Issues
Part II (08:20 - 20:18)
Exit, Stage Left: President Biden, the DNC, and the Coup That Removed Him from the 2024 General Election
Part III (20:18 - 24:39)
The DNC Has Become a Parody Unto Itself: The Immoral and Strange (And Just Plain Weird) Plan for the 2024 DNC – Including Free Vasectomies, an Inflatable IUD, and Abortion Politics

Free Vasectomies and an Inflatable IUD: Abortion Rights Advocates Hit the D.N.C. by The New York Times (Jess Bidgood)

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Friday, August 16, 2024 Aug 16, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:38)
Over the Top? Big Developments With a $600 Million Wedding in India and a Shrinking Number of Weddings in the United States

A Billionaire Wedding in India Has Everyone Wondering: How Much Did It Cost? by The Wall Street Journal (Ashley Wong)
A Billionaire Wedding Puts ‘Crazy Rich Indians’ in the Spotlight by The Wall Street Journal (Tripti Lahiri)
What a $600m wedding says about India’s attitude to wealth by The Economist
Bollywood Stars, Prime Ministers and the Kardashians Attend the Ambani Wedding by The New York Times (Sadiba Hasan)
The American wedding is shrinking by The Washington Post (Abha Bhattarai)

Part II (10:38 - 16:29)
Does Complementarianism Allow for Female Leaders in the Political Sphere? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (16:29 - 18:07)
Should Christians Be Concerned About Women Participating in Combat Sports? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (18:07 - 22:05)
Is the Acquisition of Knowledge an Intrinsic Good? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (22:05 - 25:28)
Will There Be Work in Heaven? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, August 15, 2024 Aug 15, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:20)
In Some Sense, Abortion is on the Ballot in Every State in the 2024 Election, But Some States Will Vote Abortion Directly — Let’s Look at the Landscape

Arizona and Missouri join states with abortion amendments on the ballot. What would the measures do? by The Associated Press (Geoff Mulvihill and Kimberlee Kruesi)

Part II (11:20 - 14:22)
The Deadly Logic of the Reproductive Movement Falls Back Onto Itself: Democrats in New York are Upset That ‘Abortion’ is Not in Proposed Amendment to Constitution

A proposed amendment lacks 1 word that could drive voter turnout: ‘abortion’ by The Associated Press (Anthony Izaguirre)

Part III (14:22 - 19:40)
The Teaching Power of the Law: How Roe and Obergefell Have Driven Immorality into the American Conscience

The country did a complete 180 on a once-divisive issue starting 20 years ago by CNN (Zachary B. Wolf)

Part IV (19:40 - 25:22)
How a Moral Revolution Takes Place: What was Celebrated is Condemned, What was Condemned is Celebrated, and Those Who Won’t Celebrate are Condemned
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Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Aug 14, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:41)
Tim Walz Legalized Infanticide in Minnesota: Christians Must Reckon With Minnesota’s Revised Born Alive Statute

VP Nominee Tim Walz Supports the Right to Infanticide by First Things (Charles C. Camosy)
2022 Minnesota Statutes - 145.423 Abortion; Live Births by Minnesota Legislature
2023 Minnesota Statutes - 145.423 Recognition of Infant Who is Born Alive by Minnesota Legislature

Part II (13:41 - 21:34)
Hospitals Aren’t Taking Action to Save Very Premature Babies? Investigative Report from The Wall Street Journal Shows Some Medical Centers Refuse Life-Saving Care to Babies

Doctors Can Now Save Very Premature Babies. Most Hospitals Don’t Try. by The Wall Street Journal (Liz Essley Whyte)

Part III (21:34 - 25:11)
Americans are Confused about the Most Basic Issues of Human Dignity and the Sanctity of Human Life — Christians Must Face the Battle for Life at Every Level
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Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Aug 13, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:58)
We Live in Trying Times for the Christian Conscience — How Should Christians Think About the 2024 Presidential Election?

To Save Conservatism From Itself, I Am Voting for Harris by The New York Times (David French)
The Impotence of Secular Conservatism by AlbertMohler.com (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)
“Your God Will Have Been Supplanted by an Idol” – The Dangerous Illusion of a ‘Secular’ State by AlbertMohler.com (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)

Part II (09:58 - 14:22)
The Moral Conundrums of Voting for Any President: The Complicated Moral Questions of Voting for Many Past U.S. Presidents
Part III (14:22 - 22:59)
Person, Policy, Party, and the Effect of Vote: The Major Factors Christians Hold Together When Considering Where to Cast Their Vote
Part IV (22:59 - 25:24)
To Save Conservatism By Voting for the Democratic Ticket? That Argument Might Be the Death Knell of Any Hope for a Conservative Recovery
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Monday, August 12, 2024 Aug 12, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:36)
The Olympics and the Religion of Internationalism: There Is A Lot Going On That Most Will Not See
Part II (11:36 - 14:23)
A New Babylon with a Drag Queen Behind the Altar: The Theological Signals Sent at the Very Beginning of the 2024 Olympics
Part III (14:23 - 23:36)
‘The Term “Biologically Male” is Problematic’: Newsflash, IOC, If You Want Separate Competition For Women Athletes You Have to Know What a Woman Is

IOC President’s speech – Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony by International Olympic Committee (Thomas Bach)
Portrayal Guidelines: Gender-Equal, Fair, and Inclusive Representation in Sport by International Olympic Committee

Part IV (23:36 - 26:26)
A Celebration of Human Achievement and Patriotism: There Were Great Moments at the Olympic Games

Teens and Tactics Blur in China’s Quest for Gold by The New York Times (Hannah Beech)

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Friday, August 9, 2024 Aug 09, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:27)
Teenagers are Discovering a Good of Work: Friendship – Teens Find Reprieve from Loneliness Epidemic in Summer Jobs

After the Lockdown Years, Teens Want One Thing From Their Jobs: Friends by The Wall Street Journal (Terell Wright)

Part II (08:27 - 12:33)
Do Expensive Toilet Paper and Cheetos Make It in Your Grocery Cart? Economists Hope So: Investors Look to Unexpected Data to Determine Health of Economy

Why Cheap Toilet Paper Sets Off Alarm Bells Among Some Investors by The Wall Street Journal (Aaron Back)

Part III (12:33 - 16:26)
What are Signs a Romantic Relationship Should End, and What are Signs God Intends It to Lead to Marriage? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (16:26 - 19:25)
Should Christians Participate in Catholic Mass? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (19:25 - 23:56)
What is the Biblical Position on Globalism? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (23:56 - 26:06)
Why Is There Talk of a LGBTQ Revolution When Americans View Revolutions Positively? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, August 8, 2024 Aug 08, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:34)
Important PSA, Joe Biden is Still President: President Biden is Still Attempting Major (And Even Unconstitutional) Changes in the Last Months of His Presidency

Biden: Forgotten but Not Gone by The Wall Street Journal (Kimberley A. Strassel)

Part II (11:34 - 17:37)
Petty Politics Guised as a Proposed Constitutional Amendment: President Biden’s Proposed Supreme Court “Reform”
Part III (17:37 - 21:48)
The New York Times Runs Article Questioning ‘Transgender Care’ for Youth – Are We Witnessing a Major Turn in This Moral Issue?

Final Report by The Cass Review (Hilary Cass)
Why Is the U.S. Still Pretending We Know Gender-Affirming Care Works? by The New York Times (Pamela Paul)

Part IV (21:48 - 25:38)
What Happens in California Won’t Stay in California: Governor Newsom’s Horrific Transgender Law in Public Schools Could Be Coming to a State Near You
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Wednesday, August 7, 2024 Aug 07, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 07:33)
Kamala Harris Chooses Governor Tim Walz as Running Mate – Let’s Look at the Walz Narratives the Harris Campaign is Falsely Pushing
Part II (07:33 - 13:25)
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz Make for Deadly Abortion Ticket: We are Looking at the Most Pro-Abortion Presidential Ticket in U.S. History
Part III (13:25 - 20:14)
Tim Walz Proudly Signed One of the Most Radical Abortion Laws in the US: Reckoning with the Minnesota Governor’s Commitment to the Culture of Death

Protect Reproductive Options Act by Minnesota Legislature

Part IV (20:14 - 26:18)
No, Nancy Pelosi, Tim Walz is Not Everyone’s Governor: The Incongruence of Pelosi’s ‘Heartland Values’ Argument with the Modern Democratic Party

Nancy Pelosi Praises Walz as Representing ‘Heartland Values’ by The New York Times (Maggie Astor)

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 Aug 06, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:11)
Tropical Storm Debby Is a ‘Once Every Thousand Years’ Storm? "Acts of God" and the Remnants of Theological Language in a Secular Age
Part II (08:11 - 14:00)
Why Would Israel Assassinate the Leaders of Its Enemies? Deterrence and Israel’s Great Challenge

Why Israel Escalates: Risky Assassinations Are a Desperate Bid to Restore Deterrence by Foreign Affairs (Dalia Dassa Kaye)

Part III (14:00 - 20:05)
Israel’s Existential Threats Have Changed its Politics: A Lot of Liberal Arguments Disappear After a Savage Attack

Is Israel Defensible? The cruel geostrategic logic of the Holy Land. by Claremont Review of Books (Christopher Caldwell)

Part IV (20:05 - 25:04)
Presidential Election Realities Come Into Focus—And There Are Massive Worldview Issues at Stake
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Monday, August 5, 2024 Aug 05, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 17:28)
Who is the Future of the Democratic Party? Identity Politics, a Harder Push Left, and Who Kamala Harris Could Choose as Her Running Mate This Week
Part II (17:28 - 24:25)
The Prisoner Swap was Not an Equivalent Moral Transaction: The Massive Issues Behind the Hostage Game Being Played by the Biden Administration
Part III (24:25 - 28:40)
Spycraft, Espionage, and Russia: The KGB Didn’t Go Away, It Just Changed Its Initials
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Friday, August 2, 2024 Aug 02, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:53)
Sex Education, A Major Conflict of Our Cultural Debate: Abstinence Based Approaches and Their Enemies

30 years later, the evangelical purity movement still impacts sex education by NPR (Magnolia McKay)

Part II (09:53 - 13:45)
How Just One Woman Became a Major Engine of the Sexual Revolution: The Legacy of ‘Dr. Ruth’

Ruth Westheimer, the Sex Guru Known as Dr. Ruth, Dies at 96 by The New York Times (Daniel Lewis)

Part III (13:45 - 16:06)
Is There a Chasm Between Christians and the Political Left? If So, How Will It Affect Our Religious Freedom? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (16:06 - 19:53)
How Can Pro-Life Christians Support the Republican Party After the Shift in Its Platform at the RNC This Year? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (19:53 - 23:28)
What Are Your Thoughts on Affirming Political Candidates? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (23:28 - 26:39)
How Did Satan Manifest Himself When He Tempted Jesus in the Wilderness? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 13-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
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Thursday, August 1, 2024 Aug 01, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:15 - 06:34)
Democrats Utterly Reshape the Political Landscape: A Look at the Looming Reset of the 2024 Election

Special Edition: President Biden Drops a Political Bomb: President Biden Makes History as He Withdraws from Presidential Race Just 100 Days Before the 2024 General Election by AlbertMohler.com (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)

Part II (06:34 - 11:37)
Watch the Media Narratives: How the Control by Progressive Media is Shaping the Public Political Conversation
Part III (11:37 - 17:06)
Who Will Kamala Harris Choose as Her Potential Vice President? The Chaotic and Orchestrated Race for Her Running Mate
Part IV (17:06 - 25:55)
Joe Biden, the Liberal Gateway Drug of the Democratic Party: The Liberal Legacy of Joe Biden’s Presidency and How Kamala Harris Will Push Much, Much Farther Left

Abortion at the center of her agenda: Kamala Harris will be the most radical abortion advocate in American political history by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)

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Special Edition: President Biden Drops a Political Bomb: President Biden Makes History as He Withdraws from Presidential Race Just 100 Days Before the 2024 General Election Jul 22, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:52)
President Biden Drops a Political Bomb: President Biden Makes History as He Withdraws from Presidential Race Just 100 Days Before the 2024 General Election

Exit, stage left: In a stunning development President Biden leaves the race, but huge questions loom by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)

Part II (13:52 - 18:00)
Can Democrats Come Up with a Winning Campaign in 100 Days? Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party’s Unprecedented Challenge for the 2024 Presidential Election
Part III (18:00 - 24:19)
President Biden and the Democratic Party’s Vast Leap to the Left: The Progressive Legacy of President Biden and the Left’s Grip on the Democratic Party
Part IV (24:19 - 25:50)
‘One of the Most Monumental Collapses in Political History’ — We Will Long Remember This Day in American History

Biden Drops Out of Presidential Race, Endorses Harris by Wall Street Journal (Andrew Restuccia, Annie Linskey, Catherine Lucey)

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Special Edition: God’s Sovereignty, Moral Evil, and the Attempted Assassination of Former President Trump: The Theological, Historical, and Political Issues Jul 15, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 15:05)
God’s Sovereignty, Moral Evil, and the Attempted Assassination of Former President Trump: The Theological, Historical, and Political Issues

Providence and presidents: The attempted assassination of President Trump raises the deepest of all questions by World Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)

Part II (15:05 - 19:26)
Is Human Responsibility Real? (Yes) Is God Truly Sovereign? (Yes) — When Theology Hits Headlines
Part III (19:26 - 20:29)
Limited Options on the Question of Providence: Understanding What’s at Stake
Part IV (20:29 - 25:09)
The RNC Faces a Big Moment of Moral Decision on the Abortion Issue: Let There Be No Retreat on Pro-Life Conviction
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Friday, June 28, 2024 Jun 28, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:01)
A Human and Political Tragedy: President Joe Biden’s Calamitous Performance in the First Presidential Debate Last Night
Part II (11:01 - 16:43)
‘Aggressive Panic’: Democrats Respond to President Biden’s Debate Performance — The Democrats are in Major (And Complicated) Crisis
Part III (16:43 - 22:17)
Both Candidates Failed on Abortion, But They Didn’t Fail Evenly — Joe Biden and Donald Trump Reveal Our Challenge in Defense of Life
Part IV (22:17 - 25:25)
Credibility in Leadership and on Abortion: Americans Face Two Huge Issues in the Aftermath of Last Night’s Presidential Debate
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Thursday, June 27, 2024 Jun 27, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:58)
Supreme Court, Not Supreme Moral Judge: SCOTUS Has to Rule by Law and Constitution, Not Moral Intuition

Snyder v. United States by The Supreme Court of the United States
Murthy v. Missouri by The Supreme Court of the United States

Part II (09:58 - 11:57)
Oops. Not Ready Yet? Accidental Posting of SCOTUS Decision Raises Questions About Abortion Case from Idaho

Idaho v. United States by The Supreme Court of the United States

Part III (11:57 - 19:10)
Huge Moral Issues Come to Fore: Julian Assange Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge
Part IV (19:10 - 22:15)
Congressman Bowman Was Too Liberal for Democrats? New York Congressional Primary Teaches Big Lessons
Part V (22:15 - 26:48)
Parents and Families, Watch the Presidential Debate: Former President Trump and President Biden Poised to Make History Tonight
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Wednesday, June 26, 2024 Jun 26, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:06)
SCOTUS Takes Up Case About Transgender Treatments for Youth: Stage is Now Set For a Huge Ruling Next Year, With So Much on the Line

A surgeon outed a Texas hospital for treating trans kids. Now he faces federal charges. by USA Today (Nicole Russell)
Texas Governor Greg Abbot to Jaime Masters by The State of Texas Governor's Office

Part II (10:06 - 12:57)
Democrats’ Ad Campaign Targets SCOTUS: Remember the Future of the Supreme Court is On the Line in Every Presidential Election

On Dobbs Anniversary, Democrats Look to Make the Court a Campaign Issue by The New York Times (Nick Corasaniti)

Part III (12:57 - 14:44)
Activists are Pumping Enormous Money into Abortion Push: Democrats Pledge to Make Abortion an Absolute Priority

Abortion rights interests plow money into US election races by Reuters (Stephanie Kelly)

Part IV (14:44 - 26:03)
What Does It Mean to be a Libertarian? The Life and Legacy of David Boaz Raises Big Worldview Issues

David Boaz, a Leading Voice of Libertarianism, Dies at 70 by The New York Times (Sam Roberts)

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Tuesday, June 25, 2024 Jun 25, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:02)
How’s This for Irony? British Snap Election Set to Take Place on the 4th of July — What’s Behind It and Why Americans Should Watch It Closely
Part II (11:02 - 17:06)
The Far-Right and Far-Left in Europe: The State of European Politics and the Conservative and Liberal Binary as It Heads into Crucial Summer Elections

A right-wing Europe is here to stay by The Washington Post (Ishaan Tharoor)
After the European Elections, President Macron Makes a Gamble by The New Yorker (Adam Gopnik)

Part III (17:06 - 27:03)
Israel is a Divisive Issue for the LGBTQ Community? The Left is Imploding, and Intersectionality is the ‘Omnicause’

The Gaza War Is Dividing the L.G.B.T.Q. Community by The New York Times (Liam Stack)
The ‘Omnicause’ Is Collapsing by The Wall Street Journal (Andy Kessler)

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Monday, June 24, 2024 Jun 24, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 14:58)
How We Got Here: Re-Examining the History of Abortion in America Two Years Post-Dobbs, a Half-Century After Roe

Roe v. Wade by The Supreme Court of the United States
Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization by The Supreme Court of the United States
The Untold Story of the Network That Took Down Roe v. Wade by The New York Times (Elizabeth Dias and Lisa Lerer)

Part II (14:58 - 21:15)
Dobbs Was Necessary But Not Sufficient: The Pro-Life Movement Faces a Huge Challenge in Our Current Cultural Climate
Part III (21:15 - 24:58)
The Fight for Life Rages On: The Electoral and Political Battleground the Pro-Life Movement Faces on the 2 Year Anniversary of Dobbs
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Friday, June 21, 2024 Jun 21, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:44)
A New Kind of Slop? Experiencing Brainrot? New Terms, Old Terms and Changing Terms Tell a Story of Cultural Change

First Came ‘Spam.’ Now, With A.I., We’ve Got ‘Slop’ by New York Times (Benjamin Hoffman)
If You Know What ‘Brainrot’ Means, You Might Already Have It by New York Times (Jessica Roy)
Does it Pencil? by New York Times (Conor Dougherty)

Part II (10:44 - 15:47)
Should I Pursue Marriage While Not Yet Able to Provide For a Family? - Dr. Mohler Responds to Listeners of the Briefing
Part III (15:47 - 19:40)
Should Christians Celebrate Jewish Festivals? - Dr. Mohler Responds to Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (19:40 - 23:03)
If Social Media Has So Many Dangers, Why Do You Use it? - Dr. Mohler Responds to Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (23:03 - 24:51)
Do Dogs Sin? - Dr. Mohler Responds to a Young Listener of The Briefing
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Thursday, June 20, 2024 Jun 20, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:55)
Israel’s Determined Enemy to the North: The Looming Challenge of Hezbollah Becomes More Urgent

Israel and Hezbollah Play a Risky Tit-for-Tat, Leaving Region on Edge by New York Times (Aaron Boxerman and Hwaida Saad)

Part II (10:55 - 18:01)
A New Axis of Evil: North Korea, Russia, China, and Iran Oppose the West and Our Allies
Part III (18:01 - 19:49)
Back to the Future: Once Again the World is Dividing in Two
Part IV (19:49 - 26:44)
Thailand and The Legalization of “Same Sex Marriage” — Once Again, Worldview Issues Press Into the Headlines
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Wednesday, June 19, 2024 Jun 19, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:18)
Should Health Warning Labels Appear on Social Media? US Surgeon General Warns of Social Media’s Impacts on Children

Surgeon General: Why I’m Calling for a Warning Label on Social Media Platforms by New York Times (Vivek H. Murthy)

Part II (08:17 - 14:24)
Where Are the Parents?: The Real Problem Behind the Adolescent Social Media Crisis
Part III (14:24 - 19:30)
So Is it a Ban on Cell Phones or Not?: Los Angeles School Board Bans Cell Phones in School, Or Sort Of, Maybe

Los Angeles School District Votes in Favor of Cellphone Ban by Wall Street Journal (Sara Randazzo & Alyssa Lukpat)

Part IV (19:30 - 26:07)
Biden Administration Coerces G-7 Commitment to Abortion: Joe Biden’s Is Committed to Abortion Rights, Everywhere and All the Time

Biden presses to keep reproductive rights in G-7 agreement by Washington Post (Tyler Pager, Anthony Faiola & Matt Viser)

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Tuesday, June 18, 2024 Jun 18, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:53)
“There Are Two Sexes: Male and Female” — With Remarkable Clarity Federal Judge in Kentucky Blocks Biden Administration’s Proposed Title IX Expansion in Six States

State of Tennessee v. Miguel Cardona by United States District Court Eastern District of Kentucky Northern Division

Part II (13:53 - 17:33)
Will Parents Stand Up When the Government Threatens Their Parental Rights? The Proposed Title IX Expansion Makes the Stakes Abundantly Clear
Part III (17:33 - 25:00)
The Cultural Creatives Are Overwhelmingly Liberal: Film Mogul Mobilizes Hollywood Elites to Support Biden Campaign, But Do Most Americans Actually Care?

Biden campaign raises $28 million ahead of star-studded fundraiser by Washington Post (Yasmeen Abutaleb)
A Hollywood Heavyweight Is Biden’s Secret Weapon Against Trump by New York Times (Peter Baker)

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Monday, June 17, 2024 Jun 17, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:35)
Supreme Court Rules Unanimously in Case Involving Abortion Pill: Why This Ruling Is Not the End of Debate on the Abortion Pill and Both Sides in the Debate Know It

Food and Drug Administration v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine by Supreme Court of the United States
The real threat to abortion meds is Trump himself by Washington Post (Ruth Marcus)

Part II (11:35 - 15:13)
The Supreme Court Still Has Much Work to Do Before the End of the Term: Consequential Decisions Loom Large in Late June

Supreme Court’s Leisurely Pace Will Produce Pileup of Late June Rulings by New York Times (Adam Liptak)

Part III (15:13 - 25:04)
The War for the Sanctity and Dignity of the Embryo Rages On: The Culture of Death Responds to the SBC’s Resolution on IVF

'A very extreme view': Joe on Southern Baptists vote to oppose use of IVF by MSNBC (Joe Scarborough)
We are witnessing a war on women by Washington Post (Eugene Robinson)

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Friday, June 14, 2024 Jun 14, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:44)
Poll Shows Americans Don’t Care About Celebrity Political Support: The Shift in Celebrity Culture and the Influence of Celebrity on Political Elections in the U.S.

Celebs won't influence election, poll finds. But one couple still has sway. by USA Today (Terry Collins and Javier Zarracina)

Part II (08:44 - 11:50)
My Brother with Down Syndrome Passed Away Recently. What Hope Is There That He is in Heaven? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (11:50 - 16:22)
Is There a Difference Between Proverbs and Promises? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (16:22 - 18:14)
Where Was Jesus Before He Was Born? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from an 8-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part V (18:14 - 20:13)
How Should Christians View Near Death Experiences? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (20:13 - 25:35)
Should Christians Ever Abstain from Voting? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, June 13, 2024 Jun 13, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:17)
The Parable of Hunter Biden’s Trial: Moral Consequences of Reading Audio Edition of Your Own Book Revealing Your Guilt
Part II (11:17 - 14:20)
The Parable of Hunter Biden’s Trial: The Tragic and Moral Consequences of the Evidence Which Led to His Conviction
Part III (14:20 - 18:52)
Southern Baptists are Still Complementarian: But 2024 SBC Annual Meeting Confirms We Have Work to Do
Part IV (18:52 - 26:21)
Southern Baptists Send Clear Message on IVF: Messengers Vote in Support of Resolution Sounding Alarm on IVF

Daily Bulletin by 2024 Annual Meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention

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Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Jun 12, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:09)
The U.S. Has Seen A Major Moral Shift in the Public Conscience on the Legalization of Marijuana and Same-Sex Marriage in Just About 7 Years — How Did This Happen?

These researchers examined 20 years of data on same-sex marriage. Here’s what they found by LA Times (Karen Kaplan)

Part II (13:09 - 23:49)
Ronald Reagan and No-Fault Divorce in American Law: The Moral and Tragic Results

California settled the no-fault divorce question decades ago. Why is it back in the news? by LA Times (Patt Morrison)

Part III (23:49 - 26:19)
The Moral Disaster of the Term ‘No Fault Divorce’: Human Sin, the Breakdown of a Small Civilization, and the Weakening of Society
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Tuesday, June 11, 2024 Jun 11, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:04)
Abortion is Now ‘America’s Most Dynamic Political Movement’? Full Cover Theme in The Economist Recognizes Centrality of Abortion to the 2024 Election

The undoing of Roe v Wade has created a mighty political movement by The Economist

Part II (13:04 - 16:07)
Don’t Be Fooled, Abortion is on the Ballot in 2024: The Battle for Life Happening in the Presidential Election This Year
Part III (16:07 - 19:23)
Will Abortion on the Ballot Flip Florida? Democrats Look to Abortion for Political Gain in Florida

In Florida, Democrats Hope Abortion Will Revive Their Fortunes by The New York Times (Mara Gay)

Part IV (19:23 - 25:36)
For the 2028 Election, the Democratic Party Considers Issue of Abortion as a ‘Gift’ — That Tells Us A Lot About the Democratic Party’s Commitment to the Culture of Death

For 2028 prospects, abortion is a test-run for a national message by Politico (Rachel Bluth, Alice Miranda Ollstein, Shia Kapos, and Christopher Cadelago)

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Monday, June 10, 2024 Jun 10, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:51)
We Need Order Along the Border: We Cannot Support the Subversion of Our Border and the Rule of Law

In Shift, Biden Issues Order Allowing Temporary Border Closure to Migrants by The New York Times (Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Hamed Aleaziz)
Biden to Issue Executive Order on Southern Border, Limiting Asylum by The Wall Street Journal (Michelle Hackman and Tarini Parti)

Part II (12:51 - 14:08)
Every Country Needs an Immigration Policy: No Nation That Has Unrestricted Borders Will Survive to Help Anyone
Part III (14:08 - 19:47)
No, We Should Not Sell China Our Military Expertise: Allies Warn U.S. and Allied Military Pilots Not to Train Chinese Military

Allies Warn Former Fighter Pilots Not to Train Chinese Military Members by The New York Times (Julian E. Barnes and Helene Cooper)

Part IV (19:47 - 22:17)
A Simple Mountain Hotel or a Nest of Spies? A Chinese Couple, a Century-Old Lodge, and a Plot to Steal Information on Advanced American Aircraft

Mystery in the Alps: A Chinese Family, a Swiss Inn and the World’s Most Expensive Weapon by The Wall Street Journal (Drew Hinshaw, Joe Parkinson, Liza Lin)

Part V (22:17 - 25:30)
A Potential War in Space? America Prepares for the Militarization of the World Far, Far Away

America Is Getting Ready for Space Warfare by The Wall Street Journal (Doug Cameron and Micah Maidenberg)

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Friday, June 7, 2024 Jun 07, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 18:05)
June 6, 1944, One of the Most Morally Significant Days in World History: God’s Providence, D-Day, and the Eventual Fall of Adolf Hitler and the Third Reich
Part II (18:05 - 19:39)
What is Your Perspective on Children in the Worship Service? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (19:39 - 21:51)
Is It Correct to Refer to the Southern Baptist Convention as a Denomination? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (21:51 - 25:43)
Should a Christian Man Be Against Dating Women in His Church? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, June 6, 2024 Jun 06, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:39)
A Political Stunt But Also a Big Moral Issue: What’s Behind the Democrat’s Contraceptive Bill

House Democrats Begin Bid to Force Contraceptive Vote, Pressuring G.O.P. by The New York Times (Annie Karni)

Part II (11:39 - 20:52)
An Epidemic of Gambling Among Young Men Shows Up Again in Sports: Tucupita Marcano Receives Lifetime Ban from Baseball for Violating Rule 21

Major League Rule 21 by Major League Baseball

Part III (20:52 - 25:39)
Legalized Betting on U.S. Elections is a Terrible Idea — If This Law is Passed, We Might Never Know If We Can Trust Our Election Results Again

Why the push to legalize gambling on U.S. elections is so dangerous by LA Times (Dennis Kelleher and Lisa Gilbert)

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024 Jun 05, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:46)
Mexico Elects First Woman and First Jewish President: Major Worldview Questions Behind the Headlines of Mexico’s Election

Mexicans Are on the Verge of Electing Their First Female President by The New York Times (Natalie Kitroeff)

Part II (12:46 - 21:06)
CNN, MSNBC, Fox, and a Parable: The Disintegrating Middle of Media Reporting

Washington Post Newsroom Reels From Its Editor’s Sudden Exit by The Washington Post (Benjamin Mullin and Katie Robertson)

Part III (21:06 - 26:05)
Who’s More Likely to Own an Electric Car, Conservatives or Liberals? Liberals — But You Probably Already Knew That
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Tuesday, June 4, 2024 Jun 04, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:23)
The Great Exodus: The United Methodist Church Loses More than 1 Million Members in One Day as African Conference Rejects Liberal LGBTQ Stance

1 million United Methodists exit in 1 day by The Christian Post (Mark Tooley)
The Declaration by Decision of the Ivory Coast Annual Conference
United Methodists Embrace a Big Tent After Historic LGBTQ Inclusion Vote by Word in Black (Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware)

Part II (10:23 - 17:09)
The Bible Does Not Allow Normalizing and Celebrating LGBTQ Behaviors: How the Revolutionaries Distort Scripture

How a schism can unite U.S. Methodists by MSNBC (Robert Alan Hill)

Part III (17:09 - 20:56)
Great Moral Divide Between Republican and Democratic Parties on Display: Largest LGBTQ Rights Group in Our Nation Launches $15 Million Effort to Re-Elect Joe Biden

America's largest LGBTQ rights group plans $15 million swing state blitz to re-elect Biden by NBC News (Sahil Kapur)

Part IV (20:56 - 25:00)
The Federal Courts and Pride Month: The Sexual Revolution Continues Its March Through Our Institutions

Flying the Transgender Flag in the Federal Courts by National Review (Dan McLaughlin)

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Monday, June 3, 2024 Jun 03, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:04)
Elections in South Africa, Mexico, and India: Legitimate and Illegitimate Elections and the Largest Democratic Vote Ever

Why Mexico May Elect a Female President Before the United States by The New York Times (Natalie Kitroeff and Emiliano Rodríguez Mega)

Part II (12:04 - 23:25)
Teachers and Parents Battle in California, and Children are Caught in the Crossfire: Drama Unfolds with Various Battles Over Transgender Issues and Parental Rights

Proposal to limit transgender youth rights fails to qualify for California’s November ballot by LA Times (Mackenzie Mays)
California bill aims to end school gender notification policies — and protect teachers by LA Times (Mackenzie Mays)

Part III (23:25 - 26:02)
Melinda French Gates Announces $1 Billion to Abortion Rights: New Philanthropy Organization Raises Awareness to the Battle We Face

Melinda French Gates to Donate $1 Billion to Groups Supporting Women, Abortion Rights by The Wall Street Journal (Alyssa Lukpat)

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Friday, May 31, 2024 May 31, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 05:38)
May 30, 2024 — Day of Historical Consequence: Former President Donald J. Trump Becomes First President in U.S. History Convicted of Criminal Charges
Part II (05:38 - 13:16)
Immense Political Pressure, a Zombie Case, and an Unprecedented Legal Argument: The Politics Behind the Trump Trial in Manhattan
Part III (13:16 - 19:54)
Conservative Christians Face a Difficult Political Moment: The Sobering Political Reality of A Trump v. Biden Rematch in 2024
Part IV (19:54 - 21:54)
As Christians, We Need Pray for Our Country and Seek To Be Found Biblically Faithful, Even in the Political Process, in the Days and Months Ahead
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Thursday, May 30, 2024 May 30, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:35)
Younger Americans Have Never Known a Time That Is Telling the Truth About Marriage: The Law as Teacher and Its Generational Effect on Society
Part II (12:35 - 19:31)
Is Transgenderism a Mental Illness? Controversy Over Medical Coding in Peru Reveals How Societal Pressures and the War with Biology Works

Peru Issued a Decree Calling Trans Identity a ‘Disorder.’ A Backlash Followed. by The New York Times (Genevieve Glatsky and Mitra Taj)

Part III (19:31 - 25:02)
Vatican Apologizes for Pope’s Use of Anti-Gay Slur: A Flimsy Apology from the Vatican and a Rare Moral Denoucement on Homosexuality from Pope Francis

Pope Francis never intended to offend: 'Room for everyone in the Church' by Vatican News
Pope Apologizes After Reports That He Used an Anti-Gay Slur by The New York Times (Elisabetta Povoledo)

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Wednesday, May 29, 2024 May 29, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:14)
Why a Snap Election in Britain? The Conservative Party in Great Britain is in Big Trouble
Part II (13:14 - 17:32)
Martyrdom, the Rise of Gang Attacks, and Unmitigated Evil: The Breakdown of Order and the Murder of Christian Missionaries in Haiti

Three Missionaries in Haiti Killed in Gang Attack by The New York Times (Frances Robles and David C. Adams)

Part III (17:32 - 25:08)
The Preservation of Order by Gangs? And People are Okay With It? — A Strange Confirmation of the Importance and Priority of Order

Rural Colombia welcomes gangs that mete out vigilante justice by The Economist

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Tuesday, May 28, 2024 May 28, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 18:03)
A Second “International” Court Rules Against Israel: The Ruling Reveals the False Promise of Global Justice and False Confidence in Politicized Institutions
Part II (18:03 - 19:36)
This Is About Lawsuits, Not Serious Law: European High Court of Human Rights Hands Down Decision on Climate Change
Part III (19:36 - 24:38)
The Politics of Show: The Major Issues Behind the Recognition of a Palestinian State by Spain, Norway, and Ireland

Middle East Crisis: Spain, Norway and Ireland Recognize a Palestinian State, a Blow to Israel by The New York Times

Part IV (24:38 - 26:06)
International Tribunals: When You Need Them, They Aren’t There — But When They Are There, Watch Out
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Friday, May 24, 2024 May 24, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 07:54)
‘I’m 72 and Don’t Have Kids. I Don’t Regret It.’: A Regrettable Argument Shows Up Discrediting the Goods of Having Children and Grandchildren

I’m 72 and Don’t Have Kids. I Don’t Regret It by Business Insider (Louisa Rogers)

Part II (07:54 - 12:20)
I’m an Atheist Listener. I Disagree With Your Assertion That Atheists Have No Ground for Viewing Human Beings as Special in Creation. — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (12:20 - 14:09)
Does Running for Political Office Contradict the Virtue of Humility in the Christian Worldview? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (14:09 - 16:37)
What Advice Would You Give to a Christian Considering Political Office? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (16:37 - 19:44)
How Does the New Age Movement Compare to the New Thought Movement? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (19:44 - 20:38)
‘Work Hard. Fall in Love. Don’t Lose Your Sense of Humor.’ What Would You Add to This Commencement Advice? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VII (20:38 - 22:11)
What is a Martyr? Was Samson a Martyr? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VIII (22:11 - 26:35)
What About Lex, Rex? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, May 23, 2024 May 23, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:52)
Absolute Hostility to the West and Further Instability in the Middle East: The Death of Iran’s President and the Future of the Islamic Republic
Part II (13:52 - 17:17)
The Background Story in Iran — The Rise and Fall of Empires, and Emergence of Modern Islamic Theocracy
Part III (17:17 - 27:18)
Two Republican Senators Propose Federal Protection of IVF: So Let’s Make Them Tell Us When They Think Human Life Begins

We’ll Protect Both Life and IVF by The Wall Street Journal (Ted Cruz and Katie Boyd Britt)

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Wednesday, May 22, 2024 May 22, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:19)
When Will SCOTUS Take Up the Trans Issue? The Inevitability of a Big Case Over Transgenderism Hitting the Nation’s High Court
Part II (08:19 - 14:48)
Parents Don’t Want Transgender Athletes on School Sports Teams, Even in New York — And the Pushback is Nothing More than Moral Coercion

N.Y.C. Parents Rebuked for Questioning Transgender Student-Athlete Rules by The New York Times (Troy Closson)

Part III (14:48 - 17:14)
President Biden Looks to Turn Back Advances of Women and Girls in Name of Transgender Support — What Placing ‘Trans Rights’ Under Title IX Really Means

Biden Turns Title IX Into a Weapon Against Women and Girls by The Wall Street Journal (Kristen Waggoner)

Part IV (17:14 - 20:59)
Your Neighborhood Gym Enters the Culture Wars: Fitness Facility Wrestles with Locker Room Policy and Sexual Revolution

Planet Fitness’s New Chief Steps Into a Culture-War Storm by The Wall Street Journal (Jennifer Maloney)

Part V (20:59 - 25:17)
A Deliberate Rejection of the Good, the True, and the Beautiful: The Unspeakably Ugly New Portrait of King Charles III

A Shock of Red for a Royal Portrait by The New York Times (Vanessa Friedman)

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Tuesday, May 21, 2024 May 21, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:27)
A Shot Ricocheting Across the World: ICC Announces War Crime Charges Against Netanyahu and Israel’s Defense Chief Along With Leader of Hamas
Part II (12:27 - 16:26)
The ICC Misses the Bomber Pilot for the Death Squad: The False Moral Equivalence of the ICC and the Undercutting of Just War Theory

The ICC Disgraces Itself Over Israel by The Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)

Part III (16:26 - 18:32)
The U.S. Can Never Join the ICC or Recognize Its Jurisdiction: The Sanity and Morality Behind the U.S. Rejection of ICC’s Jurisdiction and War Crime Charges Against Israel
Part IV (18:32 - 26:19)
Absolute Banality, a Rejection of Roman Catholic Doctrine, and Abandonment of the Gospel: Pope Francis’s Interview on 60 Minutes
Part V (26:19 - 27:14)
The Woke Pope: Liberal Pope Francis Continues to Divide the Catholic Church — And Its By His Own Intention

Pope Francis' Culture Wars Divide Catholic Church by Newsweek Magazine (Katherine Fung)

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Monday, May 20, 2024 May 20, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:21)
Harrison Butker, the Latest Heretic to Our Modern Secular Age: The Left in a Rage After Butker’s Commencement Address to Benedictine College

Full Text: Harrison Butker of Kansas City Chiefs Graduation Speech by National Catholic Register

Part II (11:21 - 17:31)
Creation Order Leads to Human Happiness: But Harrison Butker’s Words to the Young Men and Women at Benedictine College Led to Outrage

Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker's speech was ugly. He's only part of a bigger problem. by USA Today (Mike Freeman)

Part III (17:31 - 26:07)
A Parable of Our Secular Age: Larry Hogan Makes 180 Degree Turn on Abortion for Political Expediency

Hogan Backs Codifying Roe, Tacking Left on Abortion Ahead of a Tough Race by The New York Times (Luke Broadwater)
Larry Hogan and the Lost Tradition of Pro-Choice Republicanism by New York Magazine (Ed Kilgore)

Part IV (26:07 - 28:17)
An Unstable, Dangerous Part of the World Just Got More Unstable and Dangerous: Iran’s President and Other Leaders Appear to be Dead After Helicopter Crash

‘No sign of life’ at crash site of helicopter carrying Iran’s president, others by The Associated Press (Jon Gambrell)

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Friday, May 17, 2024 May 17, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:49)
Higher Education Has a Quality Control Problem: Systemic Fraud Within Academic Journals

Wiley to Shutter 19 Journals by Inside Higher Ed (Johanna Alonso)
Flood of Fake Science Forces Multiple Journal Closures by The Wall Street Journal (Nidhi Subbaraman)

Part II (08:49 - 12:06)
Sorority Sisters Sue Over New Member: Transgender Sorority “Sister” Sparks Controversy on University Campus

Wyoming sorority sisters sue over admission of biological man by Catholic News Agency (Peter Pinedo)

Part III (12:06 - 15:52)
How Do We Hold Together God’s Sovereignty in Salvation and the Mandate for Evangelism? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (15:52 - 20:00)
How Do We Analyze the News Without Becoming a Sad Christian? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (20:00 - 23:08)
What Advice Do You Have for a Young Deacon? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (23:08 - 27:10)
What Does Healthy Masculinity Look Like in Our Confused World? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 12-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
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Thursday, May 16, 2024 May 16, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 15:17)
The World is Reaching a Catastrophic Fertility Rate: The Huge Demographic Changes Taking Place Before Our Eyes Worldwide

Suddenly There Aren’t Enough Babies. The Whole World Is Alarmed. by The Wall Street Journal (Greg Ip and Janet Adamy)

Part II (15:17 - 18:10)
Secularization, Lifestyle Choices, and Complexities of Modernity: The Devastating Causes of the Falling Birth Rates Worldwide
Part III (18:10 - 19:47)
Our Society Has an Increasing Death Impulse: Even After Statewide Abortion Bans, the Abortion Rate Keeps Creeping Up

Despite state bans, abortions nationwide are up, driven by telehealth by NPR (Elissa Nadworny)

Part IV (19:47 - 25:25)
Residency Students Look to States Without Abortion Bans? What Does It Say of the Medical Community That is So Committed to the Culture of Death?

Fewer medical students are applying to residency in states with near-total abortion bans by The Hill (Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech)

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Wednesday, May 15, 2024 May 15, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:00)
Same-Sex Marriage Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary: How the Revolutions Over Contraceptives and Divorce Led to the Sexual Revolution and the Attempted Redefinition of Marriage

How 20 Years of Same-Sex Marriage Changed America by The Wall Street Journal (Molly Ball)

Part II (08:00 - 17:19)
How Did Our Culture Come to Affirm Same-Sex Marriage? The Moral, Social, and Political Activism That Led to Our Current Cultural Revolution and Moral Shift
Part III (17:19 - 22:20)
Target Tones Down Pride Month Displays: Don’t Be Fooled, This is About Marketing, Not Morality

Battered by boycott and backlash, Target will not sell Pride collection in all stores by USA Today (Jessica Guynn)

Part IV (22:20 - 25:25)
Moral Agenda Through Smoke and Mirrors: How Corporate America Pushes the Cultural Revolution
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024 May 14, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 15:47)
Nihilism Hits a Wall: Jerry Seinfeld Gets Crossways with the Cultural Left

About 30 students walk out on Jerry Seinfeld at Duke commencement by Politico
As Seinfeld Receives Honorary Degree at Duke, Students Walk Out in Protest by The New York Times (Eduardo Medina and Emily Cataneo)

Part II (15:47 - 22:31)
Where Does the U.S. Stand with Israel Now? Rafah, President Biden’s Comments, and the Intricacies of Israel’s Self-Defense Intermingled with U.S. Interests
Part III (22:31 - 25:58)
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez Corruption Trial Begins with Huge Moral Significance — And His Defense Strategy Includes Blaming It on His Wife
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Monday, May 13, 2024 May 13, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:49)
A Preschooler Can See It, Why Not the Rest? The Redefined Family Collides with Mother’s Day

Our daughter wanted a mommy, so she picked one of her dads by The Washington Post (Richard Just)

Part II (12:49 - 20:33)
No, a Same-Sex Couple Does Not Have Fertility Issues: Gay Couple in New York Files Claim for Lack of ‘IVF Benefits’

A gay couple couldn’t access IVF benefits. They’re suing New York City. by The Washington Post (Maham Javaid)

Part III (20:33 - 25:01)
President Biden Threatens Israel’s Ability to Defend Itself: A Block on Arms is a Gift to Hamas
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Friday, May 10, 2024 May 10, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 07:42)
Federal Court Rules Catholic School Has Right to Be Catholic: Huge Win for Religious Freedom as Court Sides with Catholic School’s Firing of Teacher in Same-Sex Marriage

Catholic school can fire gay drama teacher for marrying, court rules by The Washington Post (Rachel Weiner)

Part II (07:42 - 12:42)
What are Your Most and Least Favorite Aspects of Being President of an Academic Institution? What Advice Do You Have for a Christian with Higher Education Leadership Ambitions? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (12:42 - 16:33)
My Adult Son Embraced a Sinful Lifestyle and Walked Away from the Lord. Does That Disqualify Me from Ministry? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (16:33 - 21:06)
How Can Girls Dress Modestly Without Being Legalistic, and How Can Boys Take Ownership of Their Thoughts Towards Young Women? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 15-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part V (21:06 - 23:51)
How Can I Share the Gospel with an Atheist Who is Coming to My School to Share His View on the Origin of the Earth? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 12-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part VI (23:51 - 27:37)
How Do You Respond to Conservatives Today Who Denigrate Conservative Bastions Like Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, May 9, 2024 May 09, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 15:39)
Can a Christian Be Scotland’s First Minister (Prime Minister)? The Controversy Over Kate Forbes Reveals the Victory of Secularism

Whoever leads Scotland next, it can’t be Kate by The Times of London (Kenny Farquharson)

Part II (15:39 - 18:38)
No, Religious Belief and Political Beliefs Cannot Be Separated: Secularists Demand Impossible Task of Casting Theological Beliefs From the Public Square
Part III (18:38 - 26:00)
‘I Had No Idea Within Less Than 3 Minutes I Would Be in Handcuffs’: Faculty Backing Campus Protests Face Reality … a Bit Too Late

For college faculty, supporting protesters is a new job — and risk by The Washington Post (Kyle Melnick and Danielle Douglas-Gabriel)

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024 May 08, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:51)
Putin 'Elected' President and Inaugurated in Imperial Glory: He Harkens Back to Imperial Past with a Wink and a Nod to Past Dictators as He Wins 5th Term
Part II (11:51 - 16:36)
Russia is Running Out of Money and Soldiers: The Reality of Today’s Russia as Putin Looks to Raise Taxes and Recruit Women for War

Family Values or Fighting Valor? Russia Grapples With Women’s Wartime Role. by The New York Times (Anatoly Kurmanaev and Ekaterina Bodyagina)

Part III (16:36 - 19:30)
France Warms Up to China? Xi Jinping Makes Historic Trip to France as He Attempts to Reshape World Scene

Xi Visits Europe, Seeking Strategic Opportunity by The New York Times (Roger Cohen and Chris Buckley)

Part IV (19:30 - 25:37)
From Boy Scouts to Scouting America: How Scandals, the LGBTQ Revolution, and Deprioritization of Male Friendship Paved the Way to the Breakdown of the Boy Scouts

Boy Scouts rebrands as Scouting America, dropping gendered name by The Washington Post (Kim Bellware)

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024 May 07, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:51)
‘I Didn’t Go to School Carrying a Tent’: Campuses Face Blowback from Donors after Protests and Divestment Attempts

Dear Columbia Students, Divestment From Israel Won’t Work by The Wall Street Journal (James Mackintosh)
Billionaire Donor Assails Brown’s ‘Unconscionable’ Deal With Protesters by The New York Times (Rob Copeland)

Part II (12:51 - 18:58)
Trust Me, You’re a Long Way from the Gulag: Privileged Activist Upset for Being Treated Less Than Privileged as a Disruptor on Columbia’s Campus

I'm a student who was arrested at a Columbia protest. I am not a hero, nor am I a villain. by USA Today (Allie Wong)

Part III (18:58 - 25:52)
It Was a Total LGBTQ Victory: History Will Record that the United Methodist General Conference Was a Comprehensive Capitulation to Theological Revisionism

With a final flourish, United Methodist conference eliminates all anti-LGBTQ policies by Religion News Service (Yonat Shimron)

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Monday, May 6, 2024 May 06, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:26)
Right Motivation, Misguided Legislation: The House Votes to Pass the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act

Working definition of antisemitism by IHRA

Part II (11:26 - 14:29)
Legislation Has Intended and Unintended Consequences: The Major Concerns of the Potential Fallout of the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act
Part III (14:29 - 20:41)
A ‘Professional Agitator’ on Liberal Campus? The People of the Left Protesting on Campuses Include More Than Students

The 63-Year-Old Career Activist Among the Protesters at Columbia by The New York Times (Andrew Keh and Katherine Rosman)

Part IV (20:41 - 24:50)
Crackdowns on College Campuses Should Send a Clear Message: Behave or Go Home, or Go to Jail. A Clear Lesson from History
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Friday, May 3, 2024 May 03, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 04:19)
Abortion and the Tale of Two States: Florida’s 6-Week Abortion Ban Takes Effect As Arizona Repeals 1864 Abortion Ban
Part II (04:19 - 10:58)
Communist Cuba Flirts with Capitalism? Free Market, Human Flourishing, and the Failures of Communism

In a Communist Stronghold, Capitalists Become an Economic Lifeline by The New York Times (David C. Adams)

Part III (10:58 - 16:10)
Why the Paucity of Evangelicals on the Supreme Court? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (16:10 - 22:20)
Do Roman Catholics Go to Heaven? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (22:20 - 26:02)
Is the Bible Both Inerrant and Infallible? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (26:02 - 28:58)
Is the Position of the Pope Analogous in Any Way to the President to the SBC? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy by

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Thursday, May 2, 2024 May 02, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:44)
A Denominational Surrender: United Methodist Church Reverses LGBTQ Doctrine and Policy
Part II (12:44 - 15:40)
‘The Practice of Homosexuality is Incompatible with Christian Teaching’: The UMC Just Abandoned This Truth … Without Debate

United Methodist Church Reverses Ban on Practicing Gay Clergy by The New York Times (Ruth Graham)

Part III (15:40 - 17:29)
The Slippery Slope of Women Pastors: The Hermeneutic That Leads to Women Pastors is the Same Hermeneutic That Leads to LGBTQ Inclusion
Part IV (17:29 - 25:47)
Why Were the Police Not Called In Sooner? Campuses (Finally) Crackdown as Protests Continue to Escalate and Get More Destructive

Police Clear Building at Columbia and Arrest Dozens of Protesters by The New York Times
College students are telling you exactly how they feel about the Israel-Hamas war. Listen. by USA Today (Sara Pequeño)

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024 May 01, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:19)
Will Marijuana Make President Biden Cool? Democrats Look to Court Young Voters by Loosening Drug Classification of Marijuana

As He Exits Congress, Blumenauer Wants His Party to Embrace Pot Legalization by The New York Times ( Kayla Guo)

Part II (12:19 - 20:20)
Check Your Health Insurance Plan, It Might Fund Transgender Surgeries: Federal Appeals Court Rules Lack of Coverage for 'Gender Reassignment' Surgeries is Discrimination

Court says state health-care plans can’t exclude gender-affirming surgery by The Washington Post (Rachel Weiner)

Part III (20:20 - 25:58)
One If By Land, One If By Sea, One If By Elephant? Determined Indian Voters Will Withstand Sweltering Heat and Creative Travel Arrangements So Over 900 Million Citizens Can Vote
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Tuesday, April 30, 2024 Apr 30, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:57)
Anti-Semitism in the Name of ‘Free Speech’: Campus Protests Continue at Columbia University and Beyond

Statement from Columbia University President Minouche Shafik by Columbia University (Minouche Shafik)

Part II (10:57 - 14:47)
The Resurgence of Cultural Marxism on University Campuses: The Worldview Driving the Ideological Left’s Hatred of Israel
Part III (14:47 - 18:25)
Big Money is Fueling Campus Protests — Haven’t You Wondered Why All the Tents Look the Same?

Antisemitism U by The Wall Street Journal (Gerry Baker and Shai Davidai)

Part IV (18:25 - 22:58)
The FTC Bans Most Noncompete Clauses: This Is a Vast Overreach for the Administrative State — And the Issue Is More Complicated Than Some Think
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Monday, April 29, 2024 Apr 29, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:28)
No Immunity? Some Immunity? Total Immunity? The Big Constitutional Questions Being Raised at the Trump Trials Before SCOTUS

Donald J. Trump v. United States by The Supreme Court of the United States

Part II (13:28 - 20:36)
Immorality is Not Always Illegality: Complicated Nature of the Charges in Former President Trump’s Trial in New York
Part III (20:36 - 23:56)
A Parable of the Importance of Following Legal Procedure: The Story Behind the Reversal of Harvey Weinstein’s New York Conviction
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Friday, April 26, 2024 Apr 26, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 06:53)
Jontay Porter Receives Lifetime Ban from the NBA: A Necessary Move by the Commissioner, But Isn’t It a Bit Hypocritical?

Jontay Porter pays the price, as NBA and other leagues play with fire on gambling by The Athletic (David Aldridge)

Part II (06:53 - 08:55)
The Detrimental Professionalization of College Sports: How Big Money is Changing the Game of Intercollegiate Athletics

Paychecks, Drafts and Firings: The Possible Future of College Sports by The New York Times (Billy Witz)

Part III (08:55 - 11:22)
Organized Corruption at the Olympics? China’s Swimming Doping Scandal
Part IV (11:22 - 13:30)
If You Had to Preach a Mini-Sermon on the Work of Christ, What Text Would You Choose? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (13:30 - 15:32)
Should Christians Avoid Watching the Olympics Given the Recent Support for Paganism Behind It? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (15:32 - 17:58)
How Do We Understand the Relationship Between God’s Promises to Israel and the Church? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VII (17:58 - 20:43)
What are Your Thoughts about Forgoing College to Pursue a Trade? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing
Part VIII (20:43 - 23:25)
How Do I Navigate Being a Christian at a School Whose Faculty is Made Up of Theological Liberals? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IX (23:25 - 26:35)
How Do Voucher Programs Differ from Accepting Federal Funding? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, April 25, 2024 Apr 25, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:37)
America’s Elite Campuses Are in Chaos: Columbia University’s Protesting Students Are the Tip of the Leftist Iceberg

Welcome to Dearborn, America’s Jihad Capital by The Wall Street Journal (Steven Stalinsky)
How Columbia University became the epicenter of disagreement over the Israel-Hamas war by USA Today (Zachary Schermele)

Part II (10:37 - 14:02)
Democrats are Going Back to the Future? The Democratic National Convention Faces Tumult in Chicago — And Deserves It

How the Israel-Gaza Protests Could Hurt the Democratic Party by The New York Times (Jeremy W. Peters)

Part III (14:02 - 16:17)
What Exactly are Israel-Protesting College Students Demanding? Nothing Less than the Elimination of Israel
Part IV (16:17 - 25:11)
‘Belief in God is Not Only False, It Should Be Made Shameful’: Daniel Dennett, One of the Four Horsemen of New Atheism, Dies at 82
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Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Apr 24, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 14:40)
Are Labor Unions Back in the Driver’s Seat? Volkswagen Labor Union Vote Raises Issue of Work in Our Lives and Worldview
Part II (14:40 - 21:38)
Millennials are on a Collision Course with Reality about Retirement: Why the Math Isn’t Adding Up and the the Worldview Dimensions Loom

Millennials want to retire by 60. Good luck with that. by USA Today (Daniel de Visé)

Part III (21:38 - 25:43)
Every Christian Has a Vocation: The Importance of Work and Calling within the Christian Worldview
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Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Apr 23, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:50)
An Ancient Hatred Emerges Again: Columbia University is Now Unsafe for Jewish Students
Part II (13:50 - 16:18)
President Biden Creates False Moral Equivalence: The Big Issues Behind His (Incredibly Weak) Condemnation of Anti-Semitism
Part III (16:18 - 17:24)
Columbia University’s President Knows Where the Danger to Her Job Now Lies — And It’s Not from Those on the Right
Part IV (17:24 - 25:51)
Do the Homeless Have the Right to Camp on Public Property? SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments Related to Rights of Homeless People in Cities

Liberal Cities, Conservative Towns Seek Supreme Court’s Help on Homelessness by The Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)
Oral Transcript for Grants Pass v. Johnson by The Supreme Court of the United States (Heritage Reporting Corporation)

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Monday, April 22, 2024 Apr 22, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:20)
Biden Administration Chooses Trans ‘Rights’ Over Women’s Rights: Title IX Gets ‘Gender Identity’ Expansion as Protected Class
Part II (10:20 - 15:54)
Will Women Stand Up to the Title IX Change? Rights of Women and Girls Will Be Steamrolled If ‘Gender Identity’ Changes to Title IX Stay in Place
Part III (15:54 - 21:20)
The Sexual Revolution Coming to a Middle School Near You: Federal Appeals Court Rules Trans Student Athlete (Biological Male) Can Compete on the Girls Team

U.S. court sides with transgender school athlete against West Virginia ban by Reuters (Brandon Pierson)
Transgender athlete takes girls’ track title after court win; five girls refuse to compete by Washington Times (Valerie Richardson)

Part IV (21:20 - 24:47)
California Attorney Moved to Refute Rights of Parents: The Dangerous Double Speak Behind the ‘Restricts Rights of Transgender Youth’ Ballot Initiative

Transgender rights vs. parent rights. California goes to court to settle school divide by LA Times (Howard Blume)

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Friday, April 19, 2024 Apr 19, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 07:15)
The Stock Market is Not Taking Sides in the 2024 Presidential Election? Economic Conditions are a Lagging Indicator of Moral and Political Terms

Trump or Biden? The Stock Market Doesn’t Care. by The New York Times (Jeff Sommer)

Part II (07:15 - 11:43)
‘The Same Lipstick on the Ideological Pig’: How Progressivist Educators are Finding Loopholes in State Sanctions over DEI

With State Bans on D.E.I., Some Universities Find a Workaround: Rebranding by The New York Times (Stephanie Saul)

Part III (11:43 - 18:33)
How Can Christians Identify with Any Denomination Since Denominations are Not Found in Scripture? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (18:33 - 21:37)
Why Do Protestants Not Hold to Marriage as a Sacrament? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (21:37 - 24:58)
How Should College Students Approach Answering Difficult Questions in the Classroom? Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (24:58 - 27:25)
If God Never Sleeps, Why Did Jesus Sleep in the Boat Before He Calmed the Storm? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Question from 5-Year-Old Listener to The Briefing
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Thursday, April 18, 2024 Apr 18, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 16:58)
A Former NPR Employee Drops a Bombshell (And Now he is Gone): Senior Business Editor Reveals Scandal of the Media Class and the Leftist Ideological Worldview of National Public Radio

I’ve Been at NPR for 25 Years. Here’s How We Lost America’s Trust. by The Free Press (Uri Berliner)
Breaking news—the media class is liberal: A controversy at NPR reveals the scandal of the elite media class by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)

Part II (16:58 - 22:03)
Your Tax Dollars are Funding Progressive Ideologies: Why Do Our Elected Leaders Allow This?
Part III (22:03 - 25:10)
Worldview Will Always Come to Light: The Inescapability of Ideology and Politics, Especially in the Newsroom
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Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Apr 17, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:44)
‘It’s Kind of Murder. I’m Just Okay With It’ — Bill Maher Makes Chilling and Revealing Comments About the Pro-Abortion Position
Part II (13:44 - 20:58)
Islam Before Our Eyes.: The Inevitable Collision Between the Muslim Project and American Culture Hits USC Commencement
Part III (20:58 - 24:28)
Argument over Palestine Protest at the Home of Berkeley’s Law School Dean Raises Big Issues

At Berkeley, a Protest at a Dean’s Home Tests the Limits of Free Speech by The New York Times (Vimal Patel)

Part IV (24:28 - 28:11)
Death to America Chants — In America? Dearborn, Michigan Becomes Epicenter of Controversy

Welcome to Dearborn, America’s Jihad Capital by The Wall Street Journal (Steven Stalinsky)
Condemning 'death to America' chants should be easy. Not for liberal Michigan Gov. Whitmer. by USA Today (Ingrid Jacques)

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Apr 16, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:27)
‘A Government of Laws, Not of Men’: What Does All This Mean as Former President Trump’s First Criminal Trial Begins?
Part II (13:27 - 21:20)
California Ups Fast Food Minimum Wage to $20/Hour — What Does This Mean, and Is it Just?
Part III (21:20 - 24:06)
Heads I Win, Tails You Lose: Californians Critique Governor Gavin Newsom for Loophole Allowing His Own Restaurant to Bypass $20/Hour Minimum Wage Law
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Monday, April 15, 2024 Apr 15, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 14:19)
Iran Launches Massive Attack at Israel: We are Living in a World That is Increasingly Hostile to Israel and to the U.S.
Part II (14:19 - 19:47)
Communist China’s Aggression is Pushing Japan into the Arms of the U.S.: We are Looking at a New Epoch of World History
Part III (19:47 - 25:54)
Murder is Always a Morality Tale: The Death of O.J. Simpson and How Moral Judgment Happens Across a Society
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Friday, April 12, 2024 Apr 12, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:16)
Do Animals Play? The Christian Worldview Presents a Much More Satisfying Answer Than the Evolutionary Worldview — And It’s True

Do Animals Have Fun? by The Atlantic (Sallie Tisdale)

Part II (10:16 - 12:59)
Is Judas in Heaven? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from a Listener of a 6-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part III (12:59 - 14:44)
Given That There is No Identifiable Ethnic Group Who Could Correctly Be Called "Palestinian," Why Do You Use that Term on The Briefing? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (14:44 - 18:10)
Should I Be Consumed With Fear of Sin and Sinful Thoughts? Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (18:10 - 20:16)
If God Knows Everything, Does He Know His Future Thoughts in the Present? Does He Ever Have New Thoughts? Can He Change His Mind? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Young Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (20:16 - 24:21)
How Can We Know God’s Will For Our Family? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VII (24:21 - 26:31)
What Will Heaven Be Like? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 16-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
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Thursday, April 11, 2024 Apr 11, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 16:44)
War in Ukraine Becomes Political Crisis in the USA: What Are We to Think?
Part II (16:44 - 21:49)
An Open Admission and an Urgent Warning: UK Study Openly Warns of Danger to Children and Youth Posed by Puberty Blockers and Hormonal Treatments

Independent review of gender identity services for children and young people: Final report by The Cass Review
America should follow England’s lead on transgender care for kids by The Economist

Part III (21:49 - 25:51)
Whales are Granted ‘Personhood’ by Polynesian Indigenous Groups — But You Won’t See Them Showing Up to Court to Argue Their Case

In Move to Protect Whales, Polynesian Indigenous Groups Give Them ‘Personhood’ by The New York Times (Remy Tumin)

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024 Apr 10, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:48)
Back to the Future on Abortion in Arizona: 1864 Law is Back. What Does This Mean?

Arizona Reinstates 160-Year-Old Abortion Ban by The New York Times (Jack Healy and Kellen Browning)
Biden Condemns Arizona’s Abortion Ban as ‘Cruel’ and ‘Extreme’ by The New York Times (Aishvarya Kavi)
Trump fumbles badly on abortion by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)

Part II (08:48 - 17:54)
The Roman Catholic Church Declares Itself Against Gender Theory: The Vatican Releases Clear and Courageous Statement on Human Dignity

Declaration of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith “Dignitas Infinita” on Human Dignity by The Vatican
Nashville Statement by CBMW

Part III (17:54 - 21:09)
NAIA Takes Bold Stand on Transgender Athletes, Banning Participation in Sports

NAIA largely bans transgender athletes from women’s sports in new participation policy by The Athletic (Mark Puleo)

Part IV (21:09 - 25:09)
‘If You Consider Yourself a Woman, You Should Play’: South Carolina Coach Dawn Staley Makes Nonsensical Statement on Transgender Women Competing in NCAA Sports

Dawn Staley just won another title — and still had time to stand up for trans athletes by MSNBC (Katelyn Burns)

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024 Apr 09, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 07:55)
The Threat of Losing an Election Does Not Justify an Immoral Position: Former President Trump Reveals Political Expediency Position on Abortion
Part II (07:55 - 17:23)
‘That Law Can’t Still Be on the Books, Right?’ — The Left Responds to the Comstock Act

Repeal the Comstock Act before the GOP tries using it to ban abortion by The Washington Post (The Editorial Board)
I Hope to Repeal an Arcane Law That Could Be Misused to Ban Abortion Nationwide by The New York Times (Tina Smith)

Part III (17:23 - 24:37)
Is Abortion Endangered in the U.S. or Not? The New York Times Cannot Seem to Get Its Argument Straight

The Persistent Threat to Abortion Rights by The New York Times (The Editorial Board)
Abortions Rose in Most States This Year, New Data Shows by The New York Times (Amy Schoenfeld Walker and Allison McCann)

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Monday, April 8, 2024 Apr 08, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:20)
Massive Moral Questions Surround the Killing of World Central Kitchen Workers in Gaza: Considering the Issues Beyond the Headlines
Part II (13:20 - 20:06)
The Announcement Is That No Announcement is Coming: ‘No Labels’ Attempt to Establish Major Third Party Fails — Why?
Part III (20:06 - 24:50)
If You Don’t Worship the Creator, You’ll Worship Creation: The Confusion Behind Today’s Solar Eclipse

Prisoners Who Sued Over Lockdown Will Be Allowed to View Solar Eclipse by The New York Times (Erin Nolan)

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Friday, April 5, 2024 Apr 05, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 07:59)
The Finitude of Human Scale: What the Ship Crash into the Francis Scott Key Bridge Reminds Us About Theology and the Limits of Humanity
Part II (07:59 - 11:14)
Artificial Intelligence Has an Insatiable Appetite: Even the Internet is Not Big Enough to Feed AI Demands

For Data-Guzzling AI Companies, the Internet Is Too Small by The Wall Street Journal (Deepa Seetharaman)

Part III (11:14 - 12:42)
A Tragedy with Multiple Lessons: Modern Protections Prevented the Damage and Death Toll of Taiwan’s Earthquake From Being Worse
Part IV (12:42 - 18:37)
I am a Palestinian Christian. I Am Concerned About Your Teachings about the Israel-Palestinian Conflict — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (18:37 - 21:29)
Is Hospice Care Passive Euthanasia? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (21:29 - 23:31)
How Can God Be Omnipresent If He Cannot Be in the Presence of Sin? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 14-year-old Listener of The Briefing
Part VII (23:31 - 26:40)
What are Your Thoughts on the ‘Religion’ of Trump or Biden? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, April 4, 2024 Apr 04, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:40)
J.K. Rowling Dares the Scottish Government to Arrest Her: Scotland’s New Hate Speech Law Is an Atrocity
Part II (13:40 - 18:34)
Two Scientists Make a Brave Argument on Language and Reality: The Big Problem With ‘Sex Assigned at Birth’

The Problem With Saying ‘Sex Assigned at Birth’ by The New York Times (Alex Byrne and Carole K. Hooven)

Part III (18:34 - 27:18)
A New Ministry Vocation of Animal Chaplain? You Won’t Find That in the Biblical Worldview — Or At The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Animal chaplains offer spiritual care for every species by The Associated Press (Kathryn Post)

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Apr 03, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:17)
A Big Win for Life in Florida, For Now: State Moves to Enact 6-Week Abortion Ban, But Will It Be Overturned by a Pro-Abortion Constitutional Amendment in November?
Part II (10:17 - 16:25)
Your Position on Abortion is Tied to Your Position on LBGTQ Issues — Just Take It from the Words of Planned Parenthood’s President and Commentators at CNN
Part III (16:25 - 20:20)
No, Adultery is Never a Laughing Matter: Massive Moral Shift Reveals Sad State of Marriage in Our Society

Attention, New York Adulterers: Your Sin May Soon No Longer Be a Crime by The New York Times (Erin Nolan)

Part IV (20:20 - 25:47)
More Evidence of a Society Losing Its Mind: Why Washington’s New Law Enacting Protections for Sex Workers is Doomed to Fail

A Look at Washington State’s ‘Strippers’ Bill of Rights’ by The New York Times (Aimee Ortiz)

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024 Apr 02, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:37)
Two Bishops Face the Nation: Catholic and Episcopalian Bishops Square Off Over President Joe Biden’s ‘Pick-and-Choose’ Catholicism

It’s not working, Mr. President: The White House declaration of Transgender Day of Visibility backfires by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)
"Face the Nation" Full Broadcast | March 31, 2024 by Face the Nation
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," March 31, 2024 by CBS News

Part II (13:37 - 18:29)
Ireland is ‘Out of Love’ with President Joe Biden: Support for Israel Puts Him Out of Step with Pro-Palestinian Ireland

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Monday, April 1, 2024 Apr 01, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:37)
Transgender Day of Visibility Proclamation on Resurrection Sunday? President Joe Biden, We Get Your Message — But Visibility is Not Working

A Proclamation on Transgender Day of Visibility by The White House
Statement from President Joe Biden on Easter by The White House
White House bashes 'dishonest' Republican criticism of Biden's transgender proclamation on Easter by ABC News (Fritz Farrow and Kendall Ross)

Part II (13:37 - 17:52)
When You Elect a President, You Elect a Foreign Policy: The Issues Behind President Biden’s Response to Ban on Flying LGBTQ Flags at U.S. Embassies
Part III (17:52 - 25:33)
Malice in His Heart or Math in His Head? Judge Sentences Sam Bankman-Fried to 25 Years in Prison
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Friday, March 29, 2024 Mar 29, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:04)
‘Social Media Harms Children in a Variety of Ways’: Governor DeSantis Signs Bill Prohibiting Social Media Accounts for Children Under 14

DeSantis Signs Social Media Bill Barring Accounts for Children Under 14 by The New York Times (Natasha Singer)

Part II (09:04 - 11:12)
Why Did God Wait So Long to Raise Jesus From the Dead? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 5-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part III (11:11 - 13:50)
Why Do Many American Evangelicals Use the Term ‘Easter’ to Refer to Resurrection Sunday? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (13:50 - 16:43)
Does God Have Jesus in His Heart? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 2-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part V (16:43 - 17:56)
Is Christ Still Fully Man After His Resurrection? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (17:56 - 19:24)
From Where Does Jesus Derive His Humanity as a Man? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VII (19:24 - 20:24)
My Wife and I are About to Have a Daughter. What is Something You Wished You Would Have Done Differently in Raising Your Daughter? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VIII (20:24 - 22:54)
Jesus is Risen. He is Risen, Indeed: Resurrection Hope and Joy to Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, March 28, 2024 Mar 28, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:25)
A Political Type That No Longer Exists: The Life and Legacy of Senator Joseph Lieberman — Last of the Old Style Political Centrists
Part II (10:25 - 19:49)
Religion is Losing Influence, and Americans Aren’t Happy About It: Examining the Complicated (and Conflicting) Numbers from Recent Research

8 in 10 Americans Say Religion Is Losing Influence in Public Life by Pew Research Center (Michael Rotolo, Gregory A. Smith, and Jonathan Evans)

Part III (19:49 - 25:26)
A Claimed Drop in Religious Affiliation Due to Lack of LGBTQ Support — But Do the Numbers Really Support That Narrative?

People say they're leaving religion due to anti-LGBTQ teachings and sexual abuse by NPR (Jason DeRose)

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Mar 27, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:05)
SCOTUS to Decide Fate of Abortion Pill? Oral Arguments Over Mifepristone Go Before SCOTUS — With the Looming Question of Standing in the Forefront
Part II (08:05 - 14:59)
Abortion in a Pill: The Constitutional and Moral Challenges Behind the Mifepristone Oral Arguments
Part III (14:59 - 20:04)
Let’s Remember the Comstock Act: Why the Left is Looking to the Courts for Rescue

Abortion pill challenge gives Supreme Court chance to move toward national abortion ban by USA Today (Maureen Groppe)

Part IV (20:04 - 25:46)
A Tragic Parable of Human Civilization: Ship Crash Collapses Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore
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Tuesday, March 26, 2024 Mar 26, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:14)
A Dark Day in US Diplomacy: The U.S. ‘Abstains’ on UN Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

Explanation of Vote Delivered by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield Following the Adoption of a UNSC Resolution on the Situation in the Middle East by United States Mission to the United Nations

Part II (10:14 - 18:58)
Biden Looks Left as Netanyahu Looks Right: The Political and Global Pressures Pulling the U.S. and Israel Apart over Gaza

Biden-Netanyahu rift grows, as Israel cancels delegation visit by The Washington Post (Karen DeYoung, Yasmeen Abutaleb and Toluse Olorunnipa)
Israel Cancels Visit to Washington After U.S. Abstains on U.N. Cease-Fire Resolution by The Wall Street Journal (Michael R. Gordon, Vivian Salama, and Dov Lieber)
Biden Abstains on Israel and Hamas by The Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)
Loser of the UN Resolution: Biden by Commentary Magazine (Seth Mandel)

Part III (18:58 - 25:18)
Sociologists for Palestine? Proposed American Sociological Association Resolution Goes After Existence of Israel

American Sociological Association by

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Monday, March 25, 2024 Mar 25, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:15)
Deadly Terrorist Attack in Russia — Who Was Behind It and Why? ISIS Claims Responsibility
Part II (10:15 - 14:48)
Islam Versus Order Across the Globe: The Religious Agenda Behind the Terrorist Attack in Russia

In the Conflict Between the West and Authoritarian Foes, Islamic State Sees All Sides as Targets by The Wall Street Journal (Yaroslav Trofimov)

Part III (14:48 - 19:48)
What Did He Know, and When Did He Know It?’ — The Developing Story Around Illegal Betting, Shohei Ohtani’s Translator, and the Future of Major League Baseball
Part IV (19:48 - 26:08)
The Precarious Condition of Monarchy in the Modern World: With Prayer for Recovery for the Princess of Wales and Protection for Her Young Family, the Monarchy Is Shaken Once Again
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Friday, March 22, 2024 Mar 22, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 07:56)
Social Contagion and the Limits of ‘Happy’: U.S. Drastically Falls on UN Happiness Scale — What Moral Points Should Be Considered Here?

U.S. No Longer Ranks Among World’s 20 Happiest Countries by The Wall Street Journal (Clare Ansberry)

Part II (07:56 - 12:23)
What is the Difference Between Sex and Gender? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (12:23 - 15:32)
What Happens to Those Who Die Having Never Heard the Gospel? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 14-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part IV (15:32 - 20:12)
Would You Elaborate on Your Opinion about FDR’s Presidency and Leadership? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (20:12 - 23:55)
Why Are So Many Young People Pro-Palestine? Is It Because of Social Media and Misinformation, or Is There More to It Than That? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 14-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part VI (23:55 - 26:14)
How Could Adolf Hitler Glorify God? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 9-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
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Thursday, March 21, 2024 Mar 21, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 14:24)
So Much for the ‘Special Autonomous Region’ — Hong Kong as a Test Case for What Totalitarianism Does

Hong Kong Approves New National-Security Law That Worries Foreign Executives by The Wall Street Journal (Selina Cheng and Elaine Yu)
Hong Kong Adopts Sweeping Security Laws, Bowing to Beijing by The New York Times (Tiffany May and David Pierson)

Part II (14:24 - 20:38)
Too Much Virtue Signaling from an Ice Cream Brand? Corporate Owner of Ben and Jerry’s Separates Itself Due to Pro-Palestine Controversy

Ben & Jerry’s Owner Loses Its Taste for Ice Cream by The Wall Street Journal (Saabira Chaudhuri)

Part III (20:38 - 25:18)
Yes, Your Phone is Tracking You: Major Concerns Behind Big Tech and the Use and Sale of Your Data
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Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Mar 20, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:48)
Senator Schumer’s Breach of Political Decorum: Majority Leader Calls for New Election and Replacement of Israeli Prime Minister
Part II (11:48 - 19:57)
Do We Really Want to Live in an Economy Where People Only Work 30 Hours a Week? Examining Senator Sanders’s 32-Hour Work Week Bill

The case for a 32-hour workweek with no loss in pay by The Washington Post (Bernie Sanders and Shawn Fain)

Part III (19:57 - 24:46)
‘We Have Capture’: Pioneer Astronaut of American-Soviet Space Mission, Thomas Stafford, Dies at 93

Thomas Stafford, 93, Commander of First U.S.-Soviet Space Mission, Dies by The New York Times (Richard Goldstein)

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024 Mar 19, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:46)
Why All the Drama for Russia’s Staged Election? Pomp, Circumstance, and Putin’s Version of Political Legitimacy
Part II (10:46 - 15:36)
Kamala Visits the Culture of Death: She Becomes First U.S. President or Vice President to Visit an Abortion Clinic — As a Campaign Stop

Remarks by Vice President Harris and Doctor Sarah Traxler During the Nationwide “Fight for Reproductive Freedoms” Tour by The White House

Part III (15:36 - 23:06)
Abortion is the Political Strategy of the Democratic Party: Don’t Believe It? Let’s Just Look at Their Own Words

At Abortion Clinic Visit, Harris Says U.S. Is Confronting ‘Health Care Crisis’ by The New York Times (Lisa Lerer and Nicholas Nehamas)

Part IV (23:06 - 27:29)
‘An Odor of Mendacity Remains’: The Big Issue Behind the Ruling on District Attorney Fani Willis in Georgia Case
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Monday, March 18, 2024 Mar 18, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:22)
France Proposes Further Diminishing of Human Dignity: French President Emmanuel Macron Announce Euthanasia ‘Aid in Dying’ Bill

Macron announces bill allowing 'aid in dying,' under 'strict conditions' by Le Monde

Part II (12:24 - 17:34)
A Growing Rift Between France and Germany: Why Tension Between These Two Nations Does Not Bode Well for Europe
Part III (17:39 - 24:56)
'Overdose' or 'Fentanyl Poisoning'? War Over Words Comes to the Drug Abuse Epidemic
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Friday, March 15, 2024 Mar 15, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:00)
What Happened to Hell? Pope Francis’s (Typically) Confusing Comments About Hell Raise Questions About Hell in Doctrine and in the Culture

How We Think About Hell by The Wall Street Journal (Lance Morrow)
Even in Hell on Earth, We Have One Another by The Wall Street Journal
Saints and the Bible Tell the Truth About Hell by The Wall Street Journal

Part II (10:00 - 15:31)
What Does Natural Death Mean? Should We Use Modern Technologies to Forestall Death? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 15-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part III (15:34 - 17:43)
How Can Lay People Support Their Pastor? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (17:43 - 25:22)
What Do You Think About an Abolitionist Position on Abortion? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (25:22 - 28:44)
How Do We Obey God’s Word While Getting Everything Else Done in a Day? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a Busy Mom of Toddlers and Listener of The Briefing
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Thursday, March 14, 2024 Mar 14, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:10)
Was This Inevitable? Former President Donald Trump and Incumbent President Joe Biden Win Enough Delegates to Claim Presidential Nominations
Part II (12:12 - 17:48)
A Rigged or Stolen Election in California? The Game Democrat Adam Schiff Played to Defeat Katie Porter

The California Senate race wasn’t ‘rigged’ either by The Washington Post (Philip Bump)

Part III (17:51 - 21:26)
President Biden Draws a ‘Red Line?’ Why Netanyahu Will Likely Not Heed President Biden’s Warning Over War in Gaza

On the Tripwire of a ‘Red Line,’ It’s Often Presidents Who Trip by The New York Times (David E. Sanger)

Part IV (21:28 - 26:43)
The War of Public Opinion and Argument: The Ideological Divide over War in Israel Published in the Same Paper and on the Same Page of The New York Times

Netanyahu Is Making Israel Radioactive by The New York Times (Thomas L. Friedman)
Israel Has No Choice but to Fight On by The New York Times (Bret Stephens)

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024 Mar 13, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 16:14)
The Moral Case for Letting Kids Change Their Bodies? Trans Activist Presents Radical Argument, Directed at Our Children

Freedom of Sex: The moral case for letting trans kids change their bodies. by New York Magazine (Andrea Long Chu)
This is where the transgender movement is going: A prominent magazine makes “the moral case for letting trans kids change their bodies”—and makes it the cover story by WORLD (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)
When Children Say They’re Trans by The Atlantic (Jesse Singal)
As Kids, They Thought They Were Trans. They No Longer Do. by The New York Times (Pamela Paul)
When treating transgender youth, how informed is informed consent? by The Washington Post (Megan McArdle)

Part II (16:17 - 18:32)
The Trajectory of the Transgender Movement: After Public Setbacks When it Comes to Kids, the Trans Movement Goes for Broke
Part III (18:35 - 28:15)
President Biden’s Political Distortion Field: It’s Not Budget, It’s a Campaign Pamphlet — And Why Does the U.S. Have an Income Tax and Not a Wealth Tax?

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024 Mar 12, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:42)
Ireland Votes ‘No’ to Redefine Family: Traditional Constitutional Language Respecting Family and Motherhood Prevails (For Now) in Otherwise Progressive Society

Taoiseach says No vote in referendums would be ‘setback for Ireland’ by The Irish Times (Jennifer Bray and Shauna Bowers)
Ireland Rejects Constitution Changes, Keeping ‘Women in the Home’ Language by The New York Times (Megan Specia)

Part II (10:42 - 18:34)
Being Radically Pro-Abortion Isn’t Enough? President Biden Criticized by Pro-Abortion Activists for Not Using Word ‘Abortion’

Biden leaned into reproductive freedom in his State of the Union speech — but he didn’t say the word 'abortion' by NBC News (Alexandra Marquez)

Part III (18:34 - 21:56)
Say What? Actress/Singer Makes Odd Feminist Argument at Awards Ceremony

Halle Bailey tearfully calls out invasive baby rumors: 'I had no obligation to expose him' by USA Today (Patrick Ryan)

Part IV (21:56 - 27:46)
A Real Royal Mess: British Royal Family Released Photo Intentionally Altered by Princess of Wales? What is Going Here?
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Monday, March 11, 2024 Mar 11, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:56)
On the Precipice of Collapse — The Preconditions of Order and the Crashing Breakdown of Haiti’s Social Systems

Chaos in Haiti Leaves U.S. With Few Options by The Wall Street Journal (Juan Forero and Ryan Dubé)

Part II (12:56 - 18:30)
The Re-Establishment of Order in Liberal Cities: San Francisco and New York City Take More Conservative Measures in Name of Order

San Francisco ties welfare to drug-screening, boosts police powers in stunning tough-on-crime shift by LA Times (Hannah Wiley)
Why National Guard troops are being deployed in New York’s subways by The Washington Post (Emmanuel Felton and Ian Duncan)

Part III (18:30 - 25:50)
Gang Members are Running the Prison? Latin American Prisons Become New Major Headquarters for Gang Activity There

In Latin America, Guards Don’t Control Prisons, Gangs Do by The New York Times (Maria Abi-Habib, Annie Correal and Jack Nicas)

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Friday, March 8, 2024 Mar 08, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 16:35)
A Pathetic State of the Union Address: President Biden Delivers the Most Challenging and Concerning Speech of His Political Life

Remarks of President Joe Biden — State of the Union Address As Prepared for Delivery by The White House

Part II (16:35 - 25:17)
What is Catholicism in the Lens of Biblical Christianity and Church History? Was Catholicism Still Christianity Before the Protestant Reformation? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (25:17 - 27:22)
If a Child Dies, Will They Be a Child or Adult in Heaven? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 5-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
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Thursday, March 7, 2024 Mar 07, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:51)
Liberal San Francisco Considers Murder Charges for Drug Dealers? What Has Happened? Reality Sets In as Death Toll Mounts

Some D.A.s are fighting fentanyl with murder charges. Why San Francisco will join them by LA Times (Hannah Wiley)
Ads were supposed to make Gascón’s challengers stand out. So why do they all look the same? by LA Times (Sonja Sharp)
Will Voters in San Francisco Go for a Different Kind of Mayor? by The New York Times (Heather Knight)

Part II (10:51 - 15:41)
A Sad, Telling Story in Oregon: State Reckons with Increased Death and Devastation in the Aftermath of Drug Decriminalization

Oregon Rethinks Drug Decriminalization by The Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)

Part III (15:41 - 25:25)
‘All the Lonely People’: New Friendship App Highlights Loneliness Epidemic

Can a friendship app cure loneliness? by The Financial Times (Bethan Staton)

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024 Mar 06, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:00)
A Dark Day for Life in France: France Enshrines Abortion in Its Constitution
Part II (13:00 - 20:08)
The Law as Teacher: Why Legalizing Euthanasia IS a Moral Endorsement

Assisted suicide must not be legalised through the back door by The Telegraph (John Keown)
Those who are dying should have the right to avoid needless suffering by The Telegraph

Part III (20:08 - 22:16)
The Moral Revolution’s Pill Becomes More Available: Opill, A Birth Control Drug, Will Now Be Sold Without a Prescription
Part IV (22:16 - 25:46)
The Last of the Political Giants of the 1980s: The Death of Brian Mulroney
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Tuesday, March 5, 2024 Mar 05, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 05:37)
SCOTUS’ Major 9-0 Ruling: Supreme Court Unified as It Rules Colorado Cannot Bar Former President Trump From Its Ballot
Part II (05:37 - 11:06)
The Already-Clear Political Lines Will Become Even Clearer: What to Expect From Super Tuesday
Part III (11:06 - 16:20)
The Story of Democratic Support for Steve Garvey: Why Democrats in California are Putting Loads of Money Behind a Republican Candidate
Part IV (16:20 - 20:11)
Politics of Representation on Display in California: Moral Revolutionaries Celebrate Placing Vote Center in ‘Transgender Support Facility’

L.A. makes history, the first vote center at a transgender support facility by Pasadena Star News (City News Service)

Part V (20:11 - 22:39)
Is Governor Newsom Even Governing? Are His Presidential Aspirations (and Pro-Abortion Activism) Overshadowing His Governing Responsibilities?
Part VI (22:39 - 26:04)
Small Town of 7,500 Has Foreign Policy on Gaza? No, Municipalities Do Not Have Foreign Policies (Be Thankful)

After weeks of protest, tiny Ojai passes Gaza cease-fire resolution by The LA Times (Hailey Branson-Potts)

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Monday, March 4, 2024 Mar 04, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 06:22)
France Moves to Enshrine Abortion in Its Constitution: Deadly, Dark News Coming from France, Citing Dobbs Decision
Part II (06:22 - 13:53)
Walgreens and CVS Join the Culture of Death: Two Giant Chains Announce They Will Carry Mifepristone

Abortions by Telemedicine and Mailed Pills Are Safe and Effective, Study Finds by The New York Times (Pam Belluck)
Abortion Shield Laws: A New War Between the States by The New York Times (Pam Belluck)

Part III (13:53 - 24:43)
The Sexual Revolution Hits Legislative Roadblocks: States are Pushing Back Against the ‘T’

As anti-trans legislation proliferates in 2024, community fears erasure from public view by USA Today (Marc Ramirez)
N.Y. County Order Targets Transgender Women and Girls in Sports by The New York Times (Claire Fahy)
Utah Sets Restrictions on Transgender People’s Bathroom Use by The New York Times (Colbi Edmonds)

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Friday, March 1, 2024 Mar 01, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:32)
Mothers Endangering Their Daughters? Front Page Report from The New York Times Reveals Dangers of Predators on Social Media

A Marketplace of Girl Influencers Managed by Moms and Stalked by Men by The New York Times (Jennifer Valentino-DeVries and Michael H. Keller)

Part II (11:32 - 13:18)
When Did God Build Heaven? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 3-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part III (13:18 - 14:42)
If We Are So Sinful, Why Does God Love Us? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from an 8-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part IV (14:42 - 17:14)
Am I Called to Celibacy? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 15-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part V (17:14 - 19:42)
Is It Wrong Not to Implant Frozen Embryos That Are Not Viable for Pregnancy? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (19:42 - 23:12)
What Are Your Thoughts on Sperm Donation? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VII (23:12 - 26:19)
As a Wedding Photographer, What is the Moral Dimension Behind How I Choose Which Weddings to Shoot? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, February 29, 2024 Feb 29, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 07:40)
Garland v. Cargill is About Much More Than Bump Stocks: Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Case That Is Really About the Overreach of Administrative State

Gun ‘Bump Stocks’ at the Supreme Court by The Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)

Part II (07:40 - 14:01)
Government’s Proper Role Made Clear: FDA Rightly Responds to Lead Exposure in Children

What to Know about Lead Exposure in Children by The New York Times (Christina Jewett)

Part III (14:01 - 18:15)
Words Matter: French President Macron Goes Out of Bounds With NATO Allies — Contra France’s President, NATO Does Not Need to Put Ground Troops in Ukraine
Part IV (18:15 - 22:11)
Germany Decriminalizes Cannabis: The Liberal Legal Move Preceded by Generational and Political Shift

Germany legalises cannabis for personal use by Financial Times (Sam Jones)

Part V (22:11 - 24:52)
Senator Mitch McConnell Announces Forthcoming Step Down: November 2024 Will Bring a New Party Leader for Republicans
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Wednesday, February 28, 2024 Feb 28, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:21)
What Happened in Michigan Won’t Stay in Michigan: Arab Voters Send Big Message to President Biden
Part II (09:21 - 15:27)
More Evidence Why a Two-State Solution Won’t Work: Palestinian Authority Plays Same Old Game

Palestinian prime minister submits government’s resignation, a move that could open door to reforms by The Associated Press
Palestinian Authority’s Government Resigns, Yielding to International Pressure by Wall Street Journal (Summer Said and Omar Abdel-Baqui)

Part III (15:27 - 22:47)
The Legacy of Putin Two Years into War with Ukraine: Ongoing War and Pushing Sweden and Finland into the Arms of NATO

In NATO’s Newest Member, ‘Total Defense’ Includes Teens and Retirees by The Wall Street Journal (Daniel Michaels)

Part IV (22:47 - 25:34)
Rest in Peace, Flaco: Central Park Zoo’s Famous Escapee (Eurasian Eagle Owl) Dies After Building Strike
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Tuesday, February 27, 2024 Feb 27, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:22)
Are Social Media Platforms Public Utilities or Publishers? SCOTUS Considers Huge Questions Related to Free Speech and Social Media Companies
Part II (08:22 - 19:10)
No Difference Between a Boy and a Chimp? Steven Wise, Champion of the Animal Rights Movement, Dies at 73

Steven Wise, Champion of Animal Rights, Is Dead at 73 by The New York Times (Sam Roberts)

Part III (19:10 - 26:00)
A New Aggression on Abortion? Governor Gavin Newsom Pushes Abortion Ads in Conservative States

Newsom unveils multistate ad campaign to fight abortion travel restrictions in red states by The LA Times (Teresa Watanabe)

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Monday, February 26, 2024 Feb 26, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:24)
A ‘Hopeful Blob’ or an Image Bearer? The Clash of Worldviews over Definition of Life on Display in Aftermath of Response to Alabama Supreme Court Decision

Alabama might avert an IVF disaster, but the antiabortion activists won’t stop there by Washington Post (The Editorial Board)
Congratulations! Alabama court says that embryo is as good as a live child. by Washington Post (Alexandra Petri)

Part II (12:24 - 20:04)
Of Course We Believe Our Rights Come from God: Journalist from the Left Surprised Christians Today Agree with 2,000 Years of Christian Doctrine

Extremist Conservative Christian Nationalists Believe Your Rights Come From God, Not Government by RealClear Politics (Tim Hains)

Part III (20:04 - 23:16)
They Will Be ‘Labeled as Bigots and Treated as Such’: Justice Samuel Alito’s Words on Persecution of Religious Right Were Prophetic

Justice Alito Renews Criticism of Landmark Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage by The New York Times (Abbie VanSickle)

Part IV (23:16 - 25:56)
Russia Makes Another Dissident Disappear: The Unsurprising Death of Maksim Kuzminov
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Friday, February 23, 2024 Feb 23, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 06:40)
What Kind of Political Ads Move the Needle? Why You’re More Likely to Respond to a Negative Political Ad Than a Positive One

What Have Negative Political Ads Done to Us? by The New York Times (Gerald F. Seib)

Part II (06:40 - 08:58)
How Did Conservatism Move from Figures Like William F. Buckley Jr. to Popular Figures Associated with the Right Today? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (08:58 - 13:14)
What is the Role of Parachurch Ministry? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (13:14 - 18:15)
Is There a Source of Truly Unbiased News? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (18:15 - 22:09)
How Can Christians Teach and Work in a Secular Higher Education Context? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (22:09 - 24:25)
Should Christian Parents Avoid Sending Their Children to Public Colleges? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VII (24:25 - 26:08)
Is It Appropriate for Christians to Pledge Allegiance to the Flag? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, February 22, 2024 Feb 22, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 04:56)
The U.S. Stands By Israel At UN Security Council: U.S. Vetoes U.N. Calls for Cease-Fire in Gaza Without Release of All Hostages
Part II (04:56 - 11:00)
Interpol Is Real, But Complicated: What Happens When the Bad Guys Are Able to Abuse the System

Strongmen Find New Ways to Abuse Interpol, Despite Years of Fixes by The New York Times (Jane Bradley)

Part III (11:00 - 26:15)
We Should Be Terrified? The Left Melts Down Over Alabama Supreme Court IVF Ruling

In defense of the frozen children: The Alabama Supreme Court rules that the protection of human embryos extends beyond the womb by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)
Alabama Supreme Court Cites the Bible in Terrifying Embryo Ruling: The Alabama Supreme Court’s decision is all but guaranteed to gut IVF in the entire state. by New Republic (Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling)
Doctors and patients fearfully proceed with IVF after Alabama court rules embryos are children by NBC News (Aria Bendix)

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Feb 21, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:12)
Greece Becomes First Country to Defy Orthodox Church to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Part II (08:12 - 19:59)
St. Patrick’s Cathedral Turned into Transgender Celebration: Memorial Service for Transgender Activist Scandalizes Church

N.Y. Archdiocese Condemns Funeral of Transgender Activist at Cathedral by The New York Times (Liam Stack)

Part III (19:59 - 22:12)
How LGBTQ Activists Play the Cultural Game: What the Response to the Transgender Activist Memorial Service at St. Patrick’s Reveals About the Strategy of the Left
Part IV (22:12 - 24:50)
Ontology Grounds Gender and Sexuality: The Unchanging Categories of ‘He’ and ‘She’
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Tuesday, February 20, 2024 Feb 20, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 18:38)
A Huge Affirmation of Human Dignity: Alabama Supreme Court Rules That Frozen Human Embryos Are Children

Alabama Court Says IVF Embryos Are “Extrauterine Children” — And People Under The Law by Rolling Stone (Tessa Stuart)
LePage v. Mobile Infirmary Clinic, Inc by The Supreme Court of Alabama

Part II (18:38 - 22:37)
The Logic of the Culture of Death: Babies Become Commodities

Post-Roe v. Wade, more patients rely on early prenatal testing as states toughen abortion laws by Associated Press (Laura Ungar and Amanda Seitz)

Part III (22:37 - 25:55)
Nothing About Abortion is Safe: Abortion by Telemedicine or in a Clinic is Never Safe for the Baby. Never.

Abortions by Telemedicine and Mailed Pills Are Safe and Effective, Study Finds by The New York Times (Pam Belluck)

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Monday, February 19, 2024 Feb 19, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:07)
‘No Man, No Problem’: Russia Makes Totalitarian Dissenter Alexei Navalny Disappear—That Is the Goal

'Death Solves All Problems,' He Said by The New York Times (Richard Pipes)
Kremlin Critic Aleksei Navalny Says Attack Left Him Mostly Blind in an Eye by The New York Times (Andrew E. Kramer)

Part II (13:07 - 20:52)
A Russian Killer Satellite? The Story Behind Russia’s Major New National Security Threat to the West

Statement from Chairman Mike Turner by Twitter
Russia Using Thousands of Musk’s Starlink Systems in War, Ukrainian General Says by The Wall Street Journal (James Marson and Thomas Grove)

Part III (20:52 - 28:01)
Former President Trump’s Civil Fraud Verdict: Big Political and Moral Issues Are Driving the Story — And the U.S. Is Worse For It

Trump’s $355 Million Civil Fraud Verdict by The Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)

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Friday, February 16, 2024 Feb 16, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:56)
Good News: Young Adults Are Close to Their Parents. Bad News: Those Same Young Adults Are Way Behind in Getting Married and Having Children of Their Own

Parents Are Highly Involved in Their Adult Children’s Lives, and Fine With It by The New York Times (Claire Cain Miller)

Part II (08:56 - 14:34)
What About Neurodiversity? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (14:34 - 18:33)
Should Christians Watch Sports? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (18:33 - 20:42)
What is Virtue? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (20:42 - 27:06)
How Do We Think Biblically About Distractions During Worship Services? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, February 15, 2024 Feb 15, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 15:26)
Let’s Talk About Polyamory: The Moral Revolution Presses on to Normalize Polyamorous Relationships
Part II (15:26 - 21:16)
The Battle Against Creation Shows Up at the Bathroom Door: Utah’s New Bathroom Bill Re-ignites the Fight Over Regulating Restrooms
Part III (21:16 - 27:12)
The Biden Campaign At Odds with His Administration’s Policy: The Complications of TikTok and the Lure of Technology
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Wednesday, February 14, 2024 Feb 14, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:21)
Israeli Hostages Saved: The Surprising Story Hiding Under the News of the Hostage Rescue in Israel

Hamas Military Compound Found Beneath U.N. Agency Headquarters in Gaza by Wall Street Journal (Dov Lieber and David Luhnow)

Part II (08:21 - 19:56)
The Future of the Democratic Party: The Issues Surrounding Vice President Kamala Harris and the Party’s Obsession with Abortion

House Democrats plan their 2024 comeback on abortion, economy and contrast with GOP by USA Today (Riley Beggin and Ken Tran)
A Profile of Moral Collapse: President Biden, Abortion, and the Culture of Death by AlbertMohler.com (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)

Part III (19:56 - 24:22)
Marriage Rights for Everyone, Even Single People? The Logic of the Moral Revolutionaries Falls On Its Own Sword

Marriage has a monopoly on legal benefits. It shouldn’t. by Washington Post (Rhaina Cohen)
Soft Patriarchy, Firm Realities: A Conversation with Bradford Wilcox by AlbertMohler.com (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)

Part IV (24:22 - 29:00)
‘Family First, Me Second’: The Key to a Happy Marriage

Don’t Buy the Soulmate Myth by Wall Street Journal (Brad Wilcox)

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024 Feb 13, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 16:51)
What is the Endgame in Ukraine? The Need for Ukraine to Set Its Real Terms — And for its Allies to Be Honest About the Situation As It Stands
Part II (16:51 - 20:25)
The Truth About the Situation in Ukraine: Putin’s Preoccupation with Ukraine is Not Going Away, and Ukraine Cannot Defeat Russia Anytime in the Near Future
Part III (20:25 - 27:45)
The Dangerous Embrace of Gambling: Super Bowl 58 Highlights the Normalization of Gambling in Athletics

The Super Bowl and gambling are locked in a tight and dangerous embrace by The Guardian (Tom Dart)

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Monday, February 12, 2024 Feb 12, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 17:19)
‘A Well-Meaning Elderly Man with a Poor Memory’: The President’s Age is Now an Unavoidable Issue, and in a Big Way

Report of the Special Counsel on the Investigation Into Unauthorized Removal, Retention, and Disclosure of Classified Documents Discovered at Locations Including the Penn Biden Center and the Delaware Private Residence of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. by U.S. Department of Justice

Part II (17:19 - 23:02)
We Would Not Aid an Ally in Need? Evaluating the Former President Trump's Words About NATO Over the Weekend
Part III (23:02 - 26:51)
Major Haley is Abroad Serving His Country: The Story Behind the Bizarre Headline
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Friday, February 9, 2024 Feb 09, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:35)
‘We See What We Want to See’: What Interest in ‘Bigfoot’ Teaches Us About Humanity

What the hunt for Bigfoot teaches us about ourselves by The Washington Post (Carl Hoffman)

Part II (09:35 - 12:16)
Should Christians Attend the Wedding of Unbelievers? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (12:16 - 14:18)
When Do You Decide to Use the Name of a Person When Addressing a Public Controversy and When Do You Do So Without Mentioning a Name? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (14:18 - 16:53)
How Do Christians Decide What Significant Events to Attend for Friends and Family Members? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (16:53 - 17:44)
Should Protestant Christians Attend Roman Catholic Funerals? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (17:44 - 18:27)
What About a Birthday Party? Coming to Terms Some New Questions
Part VII (18:27 - 22:26)
Does it Matter If Christians Were Really Martyred in the Roman Colosseum? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VIII (22:26 - 24:20)
How Do Christian Parents Decide Which Portions of Scripture to Read to Young Children? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IX (24:20 - 26:48)
What Do You Really Think About Christian Counseling? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, February 8, 2024 Feb 08, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:54)
No Blanket Immunity for a President: Federal Appeals Court Rejects Former President Trump’s Argument

Denying Trump’s Immunity Is Bigger Than Him by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)

Part II (08:54 - 15:45)
He Took the Pardon: How the Nixon Pardon Sheds Light on the Issue of Presidential Immunity
Part III (15:45 - 21:21)
The Constitutional Complexities of Presidential Immunity: Evaluating How the Law Does and Does Not Apply to the President is No Easy Task
Part IV (21:21 - 28:08)
How Non-religious are the Non-religious in the U.S.? The ‘Nones’ Aren’t as Secular as the Media Want You to Believe

More 'nones' than Catholics: Non-religious Americans near 30% in latest survey by USA Today (Emily DeLetter)

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024 Feb 07, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 15:30)
The Border Crisis and Proposed Senate Legislation—What is the Debate All About?

A Border Security Bill Worth Passing by The Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)
The Elites Opened the Doors to Migrants—and Chaos by The Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)

Part II (15:30 - 23:17)
A School Shooter’s Mother is Convicted of Manslaughter: Massive Lessons from the Jennifer Crumbley Trial

Jury finds Jennifer Crumbley, the Michigan school shooter’s mother, guilty of manslaughter by Associated Press (Ed White and Corey Williams)
What Is This Mother Really Guilty Of? by The New York Times (Megan K. Stack)

Part III (23:17 - 27:01)
Dairy Farmers Want Their Word Back: The War Over “Milk” Underlines the Importance of Words

Team Cow or Team Soy? The Milk Wars Roiling America by The New York Times (Kristina Peterson)

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024 Feb 06, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 15:22)
Which is More Basic, Order or Liberty? What the Election of Nayib Bukele in El Salvador Reveals About Human Needs
Part II (15:22 - 21:20)
This is How Moral Warfare in Our Country Happens: USA Today Publishes Abortion Propaganda Article Guised as Journalism

Tens of thousands of rape victims became pregnant in states with abortion bans, study estimates by USA Today (N'dea Yancey-Bragg)

Part III (21:20 - 26:30)
Get a Clue: Two Men Can’t Make a Baby and No Treatment for “Infertility” Can Change That

IVF may be tax deductible, but LGBTQ+ couples less likely to get write-offs by USA Today (Bailey Schulz)

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Monday, February 5, 2024 Feb 05, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:25)
Biden Administration (Finally) Sends (Indirect) Message to Iran: The U.S. Responds After Drone Attack Kills 3 of Its Soldiers in Jordan

Will Biden Finally Deter Iran? by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)

Part II (11:25 - 21:18)
The Ripple of the Disruption in Three Seas: How World Conflict is Affecting the Global Economy and Freedom of Navigation

On the High Seas, a Pillar of Global Trade Is Under Attack by Wall Street Journal (Drew Hinshaw and Daniel Michaels)

Part III (21:18 - 28:46)
A Parable of the Hermeneutical Line From Evangelical Feminism to the LGBTQ Revolution: Letha Dawson Scanzoni Dies at 88

Letha Dawson Scanzoni, Pioneer of Evangelical Feminism, Dies at 88 by New York Times (Penelope Green)

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Friday, February 2, 2024 Feb 02, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 07:50)
How About This for Encouraging News: Wall Street Journal Offers Front-Page Story on Parents Missing Their Children Now at College

When Junior Heads to College, Helicopter Parents Turn to Empty-Nest Coaches by Wall Street Journal (Tara Weiss)

Part II (07:50 - 14:53)
Should Christians Attend the ‘Wedding’ of a Same-Sex Couple? What About If It is the Ceremony of a Family Member? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Listeners of The Briefing

Should Christians Attend Same-Sex Weddings? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing by The Briefing with Albert Mohler

Part III (14:53 - 21:02)
What Media Sources Should We Trust? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (21:02 - 23:40)
Should We Refer to Death as ‘Natural Death’? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (23:40 - 27:21)
Are American Evangelicals More Concerned About Politics and Policies Rather Than Personal Holiness? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, February 1, 2024 Feb 01, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 15:54)
Explosive Session on an Explosive Issue: Social Media Executives Face Senate Judiciary Committee Over Harm to Young People
Part II (15:54 - 21:26)
Government Has a Role in This Issue: Public Policy Must Protect Children and Teenagers from the Very Real Threat of Social Media Platforms

'Free state of Florida' wants to ban kids from social media by Palm Beach Daily News (Howard Simon)

Part III (21:26 - 25:44)
Parents, How Much Do You Actually Know? What Are You Doing About This Threat? Parents Are Responsible to Protect Their Children Online
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Wednesday, January 31, 2024 Jan 31, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:34)
The Liberal Pope Meets Opposition: African Bishops Give Major Pushback over New Vatican Policy on Blessing of Same-Sex Couples

Catholic clergy in Uganda accuse the West of a new colonialism through LGBTQ activism by Religion News Service (Tonny Onyulo)
Pope says Africans are 'special case' when it comes to LGBT blessings by Reuters

Part II (08:34 - 14:01)
Just Ideology? Pope Condescendingly Addresses Conservative Opposition over Same-Sex Blessings
Part III (14:01 - 25:33)
The Death Culture Presses Its Deadly Agenda in Canada: Country Contemplates Euthanasia for the Mentally Ill

Death by Doctor May Soon Be Available for the Mentally Ill in Canada by New York Times (Vjosa Isai)
Canada, there’s still time to rethink this risky expansion of euthanasia by Washington Post (The Editorial Board)

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024 Jan 30, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:38)
What Exactly is the International Court of Justice? What of Its Judgment of Israel?
Part II (09:38 - 14:36)
Israel Reveals UNRWA Workers Aided Hamas Attacks on Israel: Israel’s Fight for Its Existence Proves to Be More Complicated by the Day

U.S. Halts Funding for U.N. Agency Amid Claims Staff Took Part in Oct. 7 Attacks by Wall Street Journal (Vivian Salama and David Luhnow)

Part III (14:36 - 19:23)
We Need More from President Biden: The Attacks Upon the U.S. Cannot Go Without a Strong Response

Biden, Iran and Three Dead Americans by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)

Part IV (19:23 - 25:23)
Florida and the American Future: How the Vast Growth of the State Population Reveals the Shape of American Politics
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Monday, January 29, 2024 Jan 29, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:48)
We are in a Massive Migration Crisis: America’s Borders and the Importance of Responsible Citizenship
Part II (12:48 - 20:03)
Legal Immigration vs. Illegal Immigration: The Complicated History of the Matter in the U.S.
Part III (20:03 - 23:52)
A Nation That Does Not Have a Coherent Border (And Border Policy) is Headed for Disaster
Part IV (23:52 - 25:54)
You Win Some, You Lose Some: Japan Becomes Fifth Nation to Land Vehicle on the Moon — Only for It to Land Upside Down
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Friday, January 26, 2024 Jan 26, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:05)
An Eschatological Shadow in a Secular Age: Doomsday Clock for 2024 Claims We Are Closer Than Ever to Apocalypse

Doomsday Clock 2024 time update has dire warnings of nuclear war, climate change and AI by USA Today (Doyle Rice)

Part II (08:05 - 13:33)
Have Democrats Always Been So Liberal? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 10-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part III (13:33 - 17:20)
As a Young Professional and Father, How Can I Carve Out More Time to Study? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (17:20 - 18:44)
What About an Allegorical Reading of Jonah? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (18:44 - 23:18)
Why Do Evangelicals Object to Catholic Crucifixes and Statues? With What Religious Symbols Do Protestants Decorate? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (23:18 - 26:12)
Is It Sinful For Christian Couples to Not Desire to Have Children? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, January 25, 2024 Jan 25, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:47)
We are Watching the Biggest Schism in American Protestant History: The Staggering Numbers of the UMC Split Come to Light
Part II (12:47 - 16:17)
Red and Blue America Shows Up in the UMC Split: The Worldview of Geography Behind the Headlines
Part III (16:17 - 18:34)
The Short Hermeneutical Jump from Ordination of Women to LGBTQ Affirmation: Conservative Methodists Have Many Other Issues to Face

The Baltimore Sun’s New Owner Has the Newsroom on Edge by New York Times (Katie Robertson)
Billionaires Wanted to Save the News Industry. They’re Losing a Fortune. by New York Times (Benjamin Mullin and Katie Robertson)

Part IV (18:34 - 19:28)
Why So Little Media Coverage on This Great Protestant Disaffiliation? The Secular Shift of Attention in a Post-Christian America
Part V (19:28 - 25:50)
Don’t Save Us If You’re a Conservative: Recent Sale of Baltimore Sun Has Alarm Bells Ringing on the Left
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Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Jan 24, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 06:51)
The Voters Send Their Message: The New Hampshire Primary and the Shape of the Campaigns Ahead
Part II (06:51 - 08:43)
And it Doesn’t Even Count: The Biden Campaign’s Write-In Strategy to Avoid Embarrassment in New Hampshire
Part III (08:43 - 26:10)
Israel’s Existence Is at Stake, and They Know It: The Truth About the “Two State Solution” to the Palestinian Issue

Arab Peace Proposal for Gaza Takes Shape as Top Biden Adviser Lands in Region by Wall Street Journal (Summer Said, Margherita Stancati, and Laurence Norman)
Israel-E.U. Meeting on Gaza’s Future Yields Division and Confusion by New York Times (Matina Stevis-Gridneff, Hiba Yazbek, Adam Rasgon, Monika Pronczuk and Michael Levenson)

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024 Jan 23, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:28)
So, Why is the New Hampshire Primary So Important? And Why Does the State Historically Go First?
Part II (10:28 - 20:22)
‘Not Many of Us Go to Church Here’: Turns Out That Makes a Big Difference, For Example, on the Issue of Abortion

How Did New Hampshire Shift to Blue-ish? by New York Times (Jane Coaston)

Part III (20:22 - 29:40)
Republican Voters Make a Choice — Will Trump Claim the Nomination as Inevitable? What Might that Mean?

The 2024 Republican Choice by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)

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Monday, January 22, 2024 Jan 22, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:46)
And Then There Were Two: Governor Ron DeSantis Suspends Republican Primary Election Campaign
Part II (11:46 - 20:11)
President Biden Hones In on Re-Election Strategy — Its Message? Abortion On Demand

Biden Campaign Sharpens Its Post-Roe Message: Abortion Is About Freedom by New York Times (Katie Rogers)

Part III (20:11 - 26:20)
One of the Deadliest Tyrants and Ideologues in Human History: A Look at the Legacy of Vladimir Lenin Occasioned by the 100th Anniversary of His Death
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Friday, January 19, 2024 Jan 19, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 06:10)
A Parable of an America That No Longer Exists: Joyce Randolph Dies at Age 99

Joyce Randolph, Last of the ‘Honeymooners,’ Is Dead at 99 by New York Times (Robert D. McFadden)

Part II (06:10 - 09:51)
Did We Just Witness a New Age in Entertainment? Recent Chiefs vs. Dolphins Game Marks Largest Online Viewership in Internet History
Part III (09:51 - 12:46)
Is Surrogacy Immoral? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (12:46 - 15:53)
How Can the Bible Be the Inerrant Word of God If It Was Written by Men? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (15:53 - 19:05)
What Does It Look Like to Be a Good Earthly Citizen? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (19:05 - 21:05)
What is God’s Glory? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VII (21:05 - 23:25)
Would It Violate the Bible’s Principles of Male Headship to Vote for a Woman to Be President? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VIII (23:25 - 27:05)
Why is There So Much Murder in the Bible? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 6-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
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Thursday, January 18, 2024 Jan 18, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:56)
The Power of the Administrative State Faces a Reckoning at the Supreme Court? SCOTUS Hears Case That Could Overturn Precedent of “Chevron Deference”
Part II (12:56 - 18:02)
Why Did Some Conservatives Support Administrative Deference? The Complicated History of This Major Issue

Chevron Deference Was Fun While It Lasted by Wall Street Journal (Eugene Scalia)

Part III (18:02 - 26:05)
The 50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act: Evaluating the Divided Legacy of This Controversial Legislation

50 years ago, Democrats and Republicans agreed to protect endangered species by Florida Today (Jim Waymer)

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Jan 17, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 18:29)
100 Days After October 7, 2023: Israel Pledges to Fight On Against Hamas and Faces a New Global Reality

Is Anti-Zionism Always Antisemitic? A Fraught Question for the Moment. by New York Times (Jonathan Weisman)

Part II (18:29 - 24:20)
Taiwan’s Bold Election Results: Taiwanese People Elect Leader In Opposition to China’s Claim of Rule, Raising Interesting Questions of History
Part III (24:20 - 28:30)
Popularity of New Orleans Wings on the Rise Worldwide — The Kicker? They Never Were From New Orleans

‘New Orleans-Style’ Wings Are a Global Sensation. Just Not in New Orleans. by Wall Street Journal (Weilun Soon)

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Jan 16, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:24)
Former President Donald Trump Dominates Iowa Caucus: It’s a Clear Victory for Trump — The Rest of the Picture Not Yet Clear

Why Iowa Turned So Red When Nearby States Went Blue by New York Times (Jonathan Weisman)

Part II (09:24 - 18:45)
How Has Iowa Turned So Red? How Iowa Has Moved Deeper and Deeper Red While Surrounding States Have Gone Deep Blue
Part III (18:45 - 24:40)
President Biden’s Hypocrisy, the Death Penalty, and the Imago Dei: What the Federal Prosecution of the Buffalo Shooter Reveals About Capital Punishment

U.S. to Seek Death for Man Who Killed 10 in Racist Supermarket Massacre by New York Times (Hurubie Meko and Dan Higgins)

Part IV (24:40 - 26:12)
A Medieval Problem Returns to the Eton School: Students Encouraged to Stay Home Until School Can Fix Major Toilet Problems
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Monday, January 15, 2024 Jan 15, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:03)
The Attacks Necessitated a Response: U.S. and Allies Rightfully Strike Back Against the Houthi Rebels over Repeated Strikes in the Red Sea

U.S. strikes on the Houthis were strong, proportionate — and overdue by Washington Post (The Editorial Board)
Biden Strikes the Houthis, at Last by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)

Part II (10:03 - 19:37)
The Race for 2024 Republican Nomination is Fully On: Looking Ahead to the Significance of Tonight’s Iowa’s Caucuses
Part III (19:37 - 27:38)
Denmark’s New King: King Frederik X Takes the Throne After Monarch Abdicates for First Time in Almost 900 Years
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Friday, January 12, 2024 Jan 12, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:29)
South Korea Declares Fido is a Friend, Not Food: Major Shift Takes Place As Government Bans the Selling of Dog Meat

South Korea Ban Takes Dog Meat Off the Menu by Wall Street Journal (Timothy W. Martin)

Part II (11:29 - 16:36)
Does Your Interpretation of the 14th Amendment Violate the Principle of Textualism? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (16:36 - 20:36)
Will You Respond to the Argument That "Not Imputing Their Trespasses to Them" from 2 Corinthians 5:19 Means Universal Forgiveness? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 15-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part IV (20:36 - 22:42)
Can a Christian Vote for a Party Candidate That Supports the Murder of Babies? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (22:42 - 25:13)
Is God Happy? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 4-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
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Thursday, January 11, 2024 Jan 11, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:23)
The Question of Presidential Immunity is Complicated: The Difficulty Comes Down to Determining the Limits of Presidential Immunity and Constitutional Implications

Appeals Court Seems Skeptical of Trump’s Immunity Claim by New York Times (Alan Feuer, Charlie Savage, Eileen Sullivan and Glenn Thrush)

Part II (13:23 - 17:09)
The Great Strength of Constitutional Government: How Our Arduous Processes Enable Justice and Prevent Totalitarianism
Part III (17:09 - 22:17)
Technical Failures are More Complicated at 13,000 Feet — Much Less at Higher Altitudes: Recent Headlines Underline Big Issues Many People Never Think About
Part IV (22:17 - 28:14)
We Sent Men to the Moon in the 1960s and We Can’t Seem to Do it Now? There Are Huge Issues Behind Recent Headlines
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Wednesday, January 10, 2024 Jan 10, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:36)
The Ripple Effects of Moral Change from the Vatican: Evaluating the Global Response to the Pope’s Blessing of Same-Sex Couples

Vatican Defends Gay Blessings, but Offers Critics Some Leeway by New York Times (Jason Horowitz)

Part II (12:36 - 14:40)
The Pope Falls Short on Surrogacy Denouncement: Arguments Against Surrogacy Should Be Based in Scripture and Creation Order, Not Just a Critique of Capitalism
Part III (14:40 - 17:51)
This Close to the Papacy: Vatican Doctrine Watchdog Revealed to Have Written Novels Blending Theology and Pornography
Part IV (17:51 - 25:40)
Crisis in the Chain of Command: Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin Causes Security Crisis After Hiding Serious Medical Procedures from the White House
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Tuesday, January 9, 2024 Jan 09, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 16:19)
The Sexual Revolution and Its Strange Allies: The Massive Issues Behind Ohio Governor DeWine’s Veto of House Bill 68

The transgender revolutionaries want our children by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)

Part II (16:19 - 21:28)
What’s Behind a Name? Disqualification of Transgender Candidate in Ohio Shows Danger Posed by New Ideological Notions of Name and Identity

Transgender Candidate in Ohio Is Disqualified for Not Disclosing Birth Name by New York Times (Emily Schmall)

Part III (21:28 - 25:07)
The Very Dangerous World of Artificial Intelligence: Emergence of AI Pornography Raises Huge Issues of Morality and Identity

Dark Corners of the Web Offer a Glimpse at A.I.’s Nefarious Future by New York Times (Stuart A. Thompson)

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Monday, January 8, 2024 Jan 08, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:39)
Former President Trump Struck From State Ballots? Huge Constitutional Issues Hang in the Balance as SCOTUS Decides to Take Up Colorado Case
Part II (13:39 - 17:23)
The 2024 State of the Union Address: President Biden Seeks to Do Damage Control as He Ratchets Up Re-Election Campaign
Part III (17:23 - 23:24)
A Tinderbox Grows Even More Incendiary: The Increasingly Hostile, and Theological, Conflicts in the Middle East

President of Belarus gives himself immunity from prosecution and limits potential challengers by Associated Press (Yuras Karmanau)

Part IV (23:24 - 27:04)
The Dangers of Riding a Tiger: The Inevitable End of Totalitarian Dictatorships
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Friday, December 22, 2023 Dec 22, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 03:35)
Part II (03:35 - 04:53)
Part III (04:53 - 06:47)
Part IV (06:47 - 07:54)
Part V (07:54 - 09:16)
Part VI (09:16 - 10:50)
Part VII (10:50 - 13:41)
Part VIII (13:41 - 16:13)
Part IX (16:13 - 18:48)
Part X (18:48 - 20:38)
Part XI (20:38 - 22:27)
Part XII (22:27 - 24:00)
Part XIII (24:00 - 25:43)
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Thursday, December 21, 2023 Dec 21, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 17:33)
The Dramatic Disaffiliation: The Biggest Schism in American Protestantism Is Taking Place in the United Methodist Church Right Now
Part II (17:33 - 19:13)
LGBTQ Issues, Control, and Theological Arguments: Why Conservatives are Leaving the UMC

One fourth of United Methodist churches in US have left in schism over LGBTQ ban. What happens now? by Associated Press (Peter Smith)

Part III (19:13 - 24:13)
Who are the Houthi Rebels? Just Look at Their Motto: The Theology and Ideology Behind the Terrorist Attacks in the Red Sea
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Wednesday, December 20, 2023 Dec 20, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 17:03)
The Road to Reversing Roe: A Major Investigation Into How the Supreme Court Came to Reverse Roe v. Wade

Behind the Scenes at the Dismantling of Roe v. Wade by New York Times (Jodi Kantor and Adam Liptak)

Part II (17:03 - 22:51)
A Long War Against Women’s Rights? The Left’s Narrative of Why the Dobbs Decision Happened
Part III (22:51 - 26:06)
Do Courts Make Decisions on the Grounds of Emerging Social Consensus? Examining an Observation from the Late Justice Sandra Day O’Connor

What Sandra Day O’Connor Got Wrong by New York Times (Linda Greenhouse)

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023 Dec 19, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:37)
Did Pope Francis Really Give Blessing to Same-Sex Couples? The Complicated Disaster of the News Coming Out of the Vatican

What 'Fiducia supplicans' declares about papal power by The Pillar (Edward Condon)

Part II (09:37 - 16:56)
Progressing the Sexual Revolution By a Wink: The Strategy of Pope Francis to Blur the Lines of “Union” Ceremonies with Weddings

Vatican Issues Guidelines for Same-Sex Blessings by Wall Street Journal (Francis X. Rocca)
Pope Francis Allows Priests to Bless Same-Sex Couples by New York Times (Jason Horowitz)

Part III (16:56 - 20:40)
The Bottom Line of the Roman Catholic Church’s Blessing of Same-Sex Unions
Part IV (20:40 - 26:15)
The Cultural Context and Political Effects: How the Vatican’s Blessing of Same-Sex Couples Will Impact Faithful Protestant Christians Across the Globe
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Monday, December 18, 2023 Dec 18, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:38)
There Are No Holidays from History: Big Questions Arise as the War Between Israel and Hamas Rages
Part II (10:38 - 17:28)
The U.S. Calls for Israel Fighting in Gaza to ‘Slow Down’ Soon? But What Is Really At Stake? What Do the US and Europe Really Want? What Are Leaders Really Saying?

Sullivan says both the U.S. and Israel expect fighting to slow down eventually. by New York Times (Victoria Kim and Aaron Boxerman)
Germany Uncovers Alleged Hamas Terror Plot in Europe by Wall Street Journal (Bertrand Benoit)

Part III (17:28 - 27:10)
Where is the Pledged Support for Ukraine? Why is Border Security Linked? Big Issues (and Big Dangers) Arise
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Friday, December 15, 2023 Dec 15, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:43)
The Cult of Celebrity and Moral Revolution Enshrined in the Smithsonian: National Portrait Gallery Unveils Portrait of Oprah Winfrey

The age of Oprah is over, but her vision is now framed in Washington by Washington Post (Philip Kennicott)

Part II (08:43 - 12:18)
How Should Christians Think About Accepting Private Tax Credits From States for Public Schools? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (12:18 - 17:12)
In Christian Ethics, Is Something, Like the Sale of Organs, That Has the Potential of Being Unethical Considered Unethical? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (17:12 - 19:10)
Who Says That Abortion Cannot Be the Intended Purpose of Any Procedure? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (19:10 - 20:42)
Should Christians Read the Great Works of Western Literature? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (20:42 - 24:12)
How Does Prayer Differ Between the Old and New Testaments? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VII (24:12 - 27:25)
Why was Cain So Jealous of Abel’s Sacrifice That He Killed His Brother? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 7-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
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Thursday, December 14, 2023 Dec 14, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 14:07)
‘The World’ Agreed to What? The Real Life Political Parable of COP28

World agrees to climate deal that makes unprecedented call to move away from fossil fuels, but ‘cavernous’ loopholes remain by CNN (Angela Dewan, Laura Paddison, Ella Nilsen and Rachel Ramirez)

Part II (14:07 - 20:24)
An Overtly Political Act or an Exercise of Legislative Responsibility? The House Approves Impeachment Inquiry of President Joe Biden

Statement from President Joe Biden on Baseless House Republican Impeachment Stunt by The White House
Hunter Biden, Defying Deposition Subpoena, Again Offers Public Testimony by New York Times (Luke Broadwater)

Part III (20:24 - 29:20)
From Orthodox to Reform in One Generation: The Death of a Prominent Rabbi Reveals the Theological Landscape of American Judaism

David Ellenson, 76, Who Guided a Generation of Reform Rabbis, Dies by New York Times (Ari L. Goldman)

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023 Dec 13, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:06)
Where is the Moral Outrage on Anti-Semitism at Harvard? President Claudine Gay Retains Her Position in the Midst of Anti-Semitic Comments and Plagiarism Allegations

Why Defenders of Harvard’s President Are Focused on Academic Freedom by New York Times (Alan Blinder)

Part II (08:06 - 13:46)
Notice what STILL is Not Said: Evaluating the Harvard Corporation’s Support for President Claudine Gay
Part III (13:46 - 21:00)
Why is President McGill at the University of Pennsylvania Out While President Gay of Harvard is Not? As Expected, There is a Backstory

How Rich Alumni Ousted Penn’s President Liz Magill by Wall Street Journal (Melissa Korn, Rachel Louise Ensign, Douglas Belkin)
The Politics of Campus Free Speech Draw Scrutiny by Wall Street Journal (Douglas Belkin and Laura Kusisto)

Part IV (21:00 - 25:34)
Keep Your Pet Goldfish in the Bowl: The Invasion of Goldfish Terrorizing the Great Lakes

Once They Were Pets. Now Giant Goldfish Are Menacing the Great Lakes. by New York Times (Livia Albeck-Ripka)

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023 Dec 12, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:12)
Texas Woman Travels for “Abortion Care” — Huge Issues of Morality and Language Arise in the Midst of Controversial Abortion Case

Texas woman at center of an abortion ban challenge leaves state for procedure by Washington Post (Caroline Kitchener and Maegan Vazquez)

Part II (08:12 - 14:39)
So Does President Biden Really Want Funding for Ukraine? Border Funding to Stem Migrant Influx is Also a US Security Priority
Part III (14:39 - 19:32)
Rethinking Ukraine Crisis: America is at a Crossroads Over Ukraine Support, But Where is the Strategy?
Part IV (19:32 - 25:30)
Fidel Castro’s Sister Supported the Revolution But Declared Her Brother a Tyrant: Juanita Castro Dies at 90 in Miami

Juanita Castro, Who Turned Against Her Brother Fidel, Dies at 90 by New York Times (Trip Gabriel)

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Monday, December 11, 2023 Dec 11, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:34)
One Down, Two to Go? Moral Pressure Builds After Disastrous Appearance Before Congressional Committee Reveals Moral Disaster in Elite Academia

The moral rot starts at the top: Three elite university presidents refused to say that calls for genocide against Jews would violate rules for campus conduct by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)
74 Members of Congress Demand Harvard President Gay Resign in Letter to Governing Board Members by The Harvard Crimson (Miles J. Herszenhorn and Claire Yuan)
One Law Firm Prepared Both Penn and Harvard for Hearing on Antisemitism by New York Times (Lauren Hirsch)

Part II (11:34 - 21:00)
Massive New Indictment Against Hunter Biden Reveals Key Evidence: Hunter Biden’s Own Memoir

Hunter Biden Indictment Fuels Impeachment Inquiry at a Critical Time by New York Times (Luke Broadwater and Glenn Thrush)

Part III (21:00 - 23:39)
The Charade of a Tyrant: Vladimir Putin Announced He Will Run for President … Again
Part IV (23:39 - 25:34)
The Application of the Law and Its Preservation of Human Dignity: Life and Death Hang in the Balance in Texas Abortion Case
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Friday, December 8, 2023 Dec 08, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:15)
A Prophet of Moral Progressivism Dies at 101: The Life and Legacy of Norman Lear

Television’s boundary-smashing pioneer turns 100 by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)

Part II (11:15 - 18:37)
How Can We Trust the Bible is Inerrant If We Say That Only the Original Manuscripts Are Inerrant? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (18:37 - 21:10)
Why Does Jude Reference the Book of Enoch? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (21:10 - 25:26)
How Can I Tell If God is Calling Me to Be a Pastor? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 12-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
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Thursday, December 7, 2023 Dec 07, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:59)
Moral Rot of the Academic Elite Exposed: Three Elite University Presidents Reveal Ideological Corruption of the Left

Republicans Try to Put Harvard, M.I.T. and Penn on the Defensive About Antisemitism by New York Times (Anemona Hartocollis)

Part II (10:59 - 15:14)
The Needed Change Unlikely to Come to the Academic Left: Why Donors and Alumni Calls for Action Likely Won’t Be Enough to Bring Long-term Change

Donors and Alumni Demand That Penn’s President Resign Over Remarks at Hearing by New York Times (Stephanie Saul and Anemona Hartocollis)

Part III (15:14 - 27:43)
Are American Jews Being Betrayed By Their Fellow Travelers on the Left? Senator Chuck Schumer’s Historic Speech Reveals Massive Questions

Schumer remarks on antisemitism on Senate floor by Jewish News Syndicate

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023 Dec 06, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 14:56)
A Spy Among Us: Former U.S. Ambassador Charged With Being Covert Agent for Cuba Over Decades

Retired U.S. Diplomat Accused of Working as a Secret Agent for Cuba by New York Times (Glenn Thrush, Ernesto Londoño, David C. Adams and Frances Robles)

Part II (14:56 - 19:10)
In a Fallen World, There Will Be Rats on Your Ship: Espionage and the Christian Worldview
Part III (19:10 - 25:55)
Confucianism, Abortion, and Vietnam: The Abortion of Baby Girls in Vietnam Underlines a Deadly Pattern

Vietnam struggles with high abortion rates as consequence of gender selection: ‘people have to rely on their sons’ by South China Morning Post

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023 Dec 05, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:32)
The Fabulous Fabulist Fabrication: The Epic Story of George Santos, New York’s Lying Ex-Congressman
Part II (13:32 - 20:11)
What’s Behind the Human Tendency to Believe Unbelievable Stories? Why We Tend to Buy into Big Lies
Part III (20:11 - 21:39)
Why is Santos Out While Senator Menendez is Still in Office? The Ejection of George Santos Raises Big Questions for American Politics
Part IV (21:39 - 25:57)
President Biden is Going to Hollywood: Big Fundraising Foray Among the Entertainment Industry’s Progressives
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Monday, December 4, 2023 Dec 04, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 18:56)
The Massive Legacy of Henry Kissinger: Realpolitik and Its Influence on America's Foreign Policy in the 20th Century
Part II (18:56 - 20:00)
Secular Moral Realism Is Not Enough: The Theological Problem Behind Henry Kissinger’s Realism
Part III (20:00 - 27:55)
A Consequential Voice on the Supreme Court: The Mixed Legacy of Sandra Day O’Connor
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Friday, December 1, 2023 Dec 01, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:23)
The Persistence of the Imago Dei: New Study on Gen Z Spirituality Reveals Deep Longing for God, Even in an Increasingly Secular Culture

Young people define ‘sacred moments’ broadly: From God to nature to relationships by Religion News Service (Adelle M. Banks)

Part II (09:23 - 14:20)
Did God Change at the Incarnation? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (14:20 - 17:59)
Why Did God Create Ticks? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 9-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part IV (17:59 - 21:02)
Is It Appropriate for Christians to Wear Cross Jewelry? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (21:02 - 24:04)
Does Jesus’s Preaching Ministry Contradict an Expository Preaching Model? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (24:04 - 28:50)
Should Women Serve in the Military? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, November 30, 2023 Nov 30, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 06:00)
Focus on the Hostages: The Moral Importance of Getting the Vocabulary and Priorities Right
Part II (06:00 - 11:03)
Women and Children First: Note the Lack of Gender Confusion as the Hostages Are Released to Israel
Part III (11:03 - 21:15)
The Master of Chaos Sees an Opportunity: Russia’s Current Plan in Ukraine

A hungry beaver is chomping on the Tidal Basin’s cherry trees by Washington Post (Kevin Ambrose)

Part IV (21:15 - 25:08)
There’s a Cherry Tree Vandal on the Loose in DC: A Hungry Beaver Has Been Very Busy
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Wednesday, November 29, 2023 Nov 29, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:26)
Why is President Biden Skipping this Meeting of the UN’s Conference of the Parties? Climate Change Hypocrisy, Wars, and Political Expediency Are Parts of the Picture
Part II (09:26 - 16:15)
The Dangers of Social Media Now Out in the Open: Lawsuit Documents Reveal Social Media Platforms Intentionally Prey on Teenage Users

Meta Designed Products to Capitalize on Teen Vulnerabilities, States Allege by Wall Street Journal (Jeff Horwitz)
At Meta, Millions of Underage Users Were an ‘Open Secret,’ States Say by New York Times (Natasha Singer)

Part III (16:15 - 18:42)
A Parable of Parental Negligence Over Social Media: Mother in Hot Water After Giving Twin 7-Year-Old Sons Access to YouTube

How Your Child’s Online Mistake Can Ruin Your Digital Life by New York Times (Kashmir Hill)

Part IV (18:42 - 25:34)
‘Heresy’ is Indispensably Theological, So Why Did the New York Times Use It? The Death of a Bishop and the Ever Present Danger of Heresy

Carlton Pearson, Pastor Deemed a Heretic for Denying Hell, Dies at 70 by New York Times (Trip Gabriel)
Heretic in the headlines: Why did The New York Times use that word? by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023 Nov 28, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 17:20)
Let This Sink In: New Research Shows the More Money a Woman Makes the Less Likely She is to Get Married and Have Children
Part II (11:48 - 20:21)
Massive Social Shifts and Massive Consequences: Marriage and Family Patterns Reshaped

Money Can’t Buy Women Love by Washington Examiner (Conn Carroll)

Part III (20:21 - 25:56)
The Bleakness of Our Society’s Dating Scene: Secularism Seems Unable to Produce a Flourishing Dating Culture, But the Church Can

Why Aren’t More People Marrying? Ask Women What Dating Is Like. by New York Times (Anna Louie Sussman)

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Monday, November 27, 2023 Nov 27, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:54)
Update on Israel’s War Against Hamas: Some Hostages Come Home, Huge Challenges Remain
Part II (11:54 - 20:40)
Populist Explosions in the Netherlands and Argentina: The Politics and Worldview of Recent Elections Behind the Headlines
Part III (20:40 - 24:48)
Should You Be Able to Sell a Kidney? Anarcho-capitalism Bursts Onto the World Stage
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Wednesday, November 22, 2023 Nov 22, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 14:36)
November 22, 1963 in Dallas, Texas: The JFK Assassination 60 Years Later
Part II (14:36 - 17:53)
Sexual Promiscuity, the Mob, Cold War, and Conspiracy Theories: The Complicated Entanglements of JFK
Part III (17:53 - 29:48)
So Who Killed the President and How Can We Be Sure? The Christian Impetus to Seek Truth, Even in the Midst of Uncertainty
Part IV (29:48 - 30:41)
A Day of Joy and Thanksgiving to God: Celebrating Thanksgiving Christianly
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Tuesday, November 21, 2023 Nov 21, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:33)
From Rural Georgia to the White House: The Life and Times of Rosalynn Carter
Part II (12:33 - 14:00)
A Woman Who Redefined the Role of the First Lady: The Political Legacy of Rosalynn Carter
Part III (14:00 - 22:07)
Mental Health Advocacy, Abortion Rights, an End to a Plague, Anti Poverty Efforts, and Marriage Fidelity: The Social and Moral Legacy of Rosalynn Carter
Part IV (22:07 - 26:22)
The Imprint of the Carter Years Are Still With Us: The Challenge of the Moral Revolution Before Our Eyes

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Monday, November 20, 2023 Nov 20, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 03:56)
Realpolitik of Two World Powers on the World Stage: President Biden’s Meeting with Xi Jinping
Part II (03:56 - 20:17)
Worldviews and History: Xi Jinping, China, and Playing the Long Game
Part III (20:17 - 26:36)
Why Can Conservatives Not Break the Public School Monopoly? What the Failed Voucher Vote in Texas Teaches About Worldviews, Public School Systems, and Politics
Part IV (00:07 - 00:08)
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Friday, November 17, 2023 Nov 17, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 06:24)
The Corruption of College Sports Continues: The Danger of Alcohol Sales at University Sporting Events

There’s plenty of booze flowing through college football games — and it’s no longer just at tailgates by Associated Press (Larry Lage and Mike Householder)

Part II (06:24 - 14:39)
No, We Do Not All Know It’s Wrong: The Blowout Buyout of Jimbo Fisher

The obscenity of Jimbo Fisher's $77 million golden parachute by San Antonio Express-News (The Editorial Board)
Jimbo Fisher's exorbitant buyout reminder athletes aren't ones who broke college athletics by USA Today (Nancy Armor)

Part III (14:39 - 19:50)
What Do You Believe About Dinosaurs? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (19:50 - 21:03)
How Should the Pro Life Movement Respond After Last Week’s Off-week Election Results? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (21:03 - 23:24)
Is It Wrong for Women to Teach Mixed Sunday School Classes? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (23:24 - 26:54)
With Whom Did Jacob Wrestle? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, November 16, 2023 Nov 16, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:30)
The Dark Doctor of the Sexual Revolution: Alfred Kinsey and The Horrifying History of the Kinsey Institute
Part II (10:30 - 19:48)
The Ideology of the Moral Revolution Was Established on a Lie and on the Sexual Abuse of Children: An Honest Look at Indiana University’s Kinsey Institute
Part III (19:48 - 24:20)
Parents, Keep Your Children Far, Far Away: The Attempted Defense of the Kinsey Institute Sends Clear Message

Polymorphous perversity in the heartland: The scandal of the Kinsey Institute and Indiana University by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023 Nov 15, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 18:11)
The Numbers Are Staggering: The Tidal Wave of Homeschooling Surges Throughout the U.S.

Home schooling’s rise from fringe to fastest-growing form of education by Washington Post (Peter Jamison, Laura Meckler, Prayag Gordy, Clara Ence Morse, and Chris Alcantara)

Part II (18:11 - 21:35)
Progressive Educational Ideologies and Big Government: The Enemies of Homeschooling Parents
Part III (21:35 - 25:58)
A Regressive, Isolating Ban? Students in Florida Irate (and Lonely?) After School District Bans Cell Phones

This Florida School District Banned Cellphones. Here’s What Happened. by New York Times (Natasha Singer)

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Nov 14, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 14:02)
‘We Wanted A Permanent State of War in Israel on All Borders’: Hamas Makes Its Aims Chillingly Clear

Behind Hamas’s Bloody Gambit to Create a ‘Permanent’ State of War by New York Times (Ben Hubbard and Maria Abi-Habib)
Hamas envisioned deeper attacks, aiming to provoke an Israeli war by Washington Post (Shira Rubin and Joby Warrick)

Part II (14:02 - 20:15)
Is the LGBTQ Agenda Unstopped and Unstoppable? Countries Around the World Challenge That Western Notion

Hong Kong tests China’s tolerance with Asia’s first Gay Games by Financial Times (Chan Ho-him)
Restrictions on L.G.B.T.Q. Depictions Rattle Hungary’s Cultural World by New York Times (Andrew Higgins)

Part III (20:15 - 26:53)
A Father, Patriot, and Astronaut Signs Off One Last Time: Frank Borman Dies at 95

Frank Borman, Astronaut Who Led First Orbit of the Moon, Dies at 95 by New York Times (Richard Goldstein)

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Monday, November 13, 2023 Nov 13, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 14:57)
The Papal Confusions: Pope Francis Makes False Distinction Between Pastoral Ministry and Church Doctrine

Vatican Says Transgender People May Be Baptized by Wall Street Journal (Francis X. Rocca)
Pope suggests Catholic Church could bless same-sex couples by BBC News (Aleem Maqbool and Christy Cooney)
Vatican Says Transgender People Can Be Baptized and Become Godparents by New York Times (Jason Horowitz, Elisabetta Povoledo and Ruth Graham)

Part II (14:57 - 19:27)
How Will the Progressivism of Pope Francis Influence Broader Culture? How Will Conservative Catholics Respond? What Does All This Mean for Evangelical Protestants?
Part III (19:27 - 25:06)
A Concession to Political Reality, and More? Senator Joe Manchin Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection to US Senate from West Virginia

Should Joe Manchin Run for President? by New York Times (Ross Douthat)

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Friday, November 10, 2023 Nov 10, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 07:05)
Will AI Be the Downfall of Humanity? The Debate Of AI’s Threat to Humans Rages On

Does AI Pose an Existential Risk to Humanity? Two Sides Square Off by Wall Street Journal

Part II (07:05 - 16:34)
What’s the Good of the National Zoo If the Pandas are Gone? A Breakdown of Global Diplomacy and the Return of Pandas to China
Part III (16:34 - 21:36)
How Should Christians Evaluate the Body Positivity Movement? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (21:36 - 23:40)
What is God’s Name? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (23:40 - 27:36)
Why Was Cain So Jealous About Abel’s Sacrifice That He Killed His Brother? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 7-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
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Thursday, November 9, 2023 Nov 09, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:42)
Practically an Unmitigated Disaster for the Pro-Life Movement: An Honest Look at the Results of the Off-Year Elections

Abortion rights advocates win major victories in Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia by Washington Post (Hannah Knowles and Caroline Kitchener)

Part II (12:42 - 21:33)
The Culture of Death Becomes a Political Platform: The Democratic Party’s Successful Campaign Strategy Built on Abortion

Democrats, No Longer Squeamish on Abortion, Lean Into Searing Personal Ads by New York Times (Rebecca Davis O’Brien and Nick Corasaniti)
Having rights still bewilderingly popular by Washington Post (Alexandra Petri)
Youngkin’s disastrous night shows the right’s culture war has fizzled by Washington Post (Greg Sargent)

Part III (21:33 - 26:34)
The Flawed Logic of ‘My Body, My Choice' — The False Worldview Presuppositions of the Pro-Abortion Movement

US election day 2023: Three takeaways after Americans went to the polls by BBC News (Sam Cabral and Phil McCausland)

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023 Nov 08, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 17:35)
The Meaning of “From the River to the Sea”— It Means the Elimination of Israel

Rashida Tlaib attacks Biden with an incendiary smear by Washington Post (Jim Geraghty)

Part II (17:35 - 23:57)
If Authorities Did Not Take Adequate Action in This Case, Then When Would They? — The Horrifying Inaction Behind the Mass Shooting in Maine

Dire Warnings About Maine Gunman Didn’t Stop His Rampage by Wall Street Journal (Jimmy Vielkind, Dan Frosch, Zusha Elinson, and Joe Palazzolo)

Part III (23:57 - 27:39)
Magic Mushrooms or Not, This Was Evil: The Sinful Human Heart and its Actions
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Tuesday, November 7, 2023 Nov 07, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 15:52)
Want to see the future? You had better pay attention to today's votes in Ohio and Kentucky

Want to see the future? You had better pay attention to tomorrow’s votes in Ohio and Kentucky by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)

Part II (15:52 - 21:23)
Major Elections in Virginia and Pennsylvania: Big Issues and the Clash of Worldviews in This Off-Year Election
Part III (21:23 - 27:54)
“Harmful” Names of Bird Species? Ornithological Society Announces the Renaming of Certain Birds Species with Morally Complicated (Human) Names

Birds in North America will be renamed to avoid any ‘harmful’ historical associations with people by Associated Press (Christina Larson)

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Monday, November 6, 2023 Nov 06, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:17)
Intelligence Divorced from Morality Equals Massive Scandal: Sam Bankman-Fried Found Guilty on All Counts
Part II (11:17 - 24:29)
The Worldview of Sam Bankman-Fried: Utilitarianism, Elective Altruism, and the Secular Mind
Part III (24:29 - 26:33)
Parents, Your Worldview Will Show Up in Your Children: The Importance of Godly Parenting
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Friday, November 3, 2023 Nov 03, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:29)
A Falloff in Patriotism Leads to Drop Off in Enlistments: And a Clear Partisan Divide Endangers Our Military

Patriotism’s Decline Imperils the Military by Wall Street Journal (Owen West and Kevin Wallsten)

Part II (09:29 - 16:42)
Why Has Our Society Changed Such That Many Families Cannot Live Under One Income? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (16:42 - 19:03)
If Muslims Respect the Old Testament, Why Do They Persecute the Jews? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (19:03 - 23:56)
How Has American Culture Degraded Women? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from an 18-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part V (23:56 - 26:38)
Do You Have Any Encouragement For Students Who Feel Intimidated After Realizing How Much More They Need to Learn? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, November 2, 2023 Nov 02, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:43)
President Biden and Prime Minister Sunak Send Dueling Messages on AI: Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy or Doomsday Technology? We Might Soon Find Out

President Biden Issues Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence by The White House
World leaders are gathering at the U.K.’s AI Summit. Doom is on the agenda. by Washington Post (Cat Zakrzewski, Anthony Faiola and Gerrit De Vynck)

Part II (11:43 - 18:39)
Is Social Media Addiction the Real Problem for Teens? The Debate Over “Addiction” Points to a Major Moral Problem

Is Social Media Addictive? Here’s What the Science Says. by New York Times (Matt Richtel)

Part III (18:39 - 26:33)
Who Really Holds the ‘Extreme’ Position in Abortion? Virginia Republicans Attempt to Shift the Discourse

Virginia Republicans Look to Neutralize Abortion as an Election Issue by New York Times (Trip Gabriel)

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023 Nov 01, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 15:50)
‘Settler Colonialism’ and Anti Semitism: The Ideology Behind Virulent Opposition to Israel (and the U.S.) on College Campuses

Campus Radicals and Leftist Groups Have Embraced the Idea of ‘Settler Colonialism’ by Wall Street Journal (Adam Kirsch)

Part II (15:50 - 23:14)
The Great Sin of Imperialism and the Revolution That Liberates: Dissecting the Worldview of the “Post-Colonial” Left
Part III (23:14 - 26:13)
Coming to a Conversation Near You — Denying the Evil of Hamas

Reducing Hamas’ terrorism to a problem of ‘evil’ is a mistake by Washington Post (Shadi Hamid)

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023 Oct 31, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 18:25)
Is There An Extremist in the House? The Left Goes Nuts About Speaker Mike Johnson’s Biblical Worldview

The G.O.P. Goes Full-On Extremist by New York Times (Paul Krugman)
Mike Johnson Is a Right-Wing Fever Dream Come to Life by New York Times (Jamelle Bouie)

Part II (18:25 - 23:05)
Abortion Labeled Mislabeled as a ‘Health Issue’: Looking at a Central Issue in the Kentucky Governor Race
Part III (23:05 - 25:55)
Don’t Celebrate the Death Cult: The Dark Turn of Halloween

Down With Halloween’s Ironic Death Cult by Wall Street Journal (Barton Swaim)

Part IV (00:07 - 00:08)
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Monday, October 30, 2023 Oct 30, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:23)
The Leftist Ideologies Laid Bare: Over Israel: How the War Reveals the Left’s Hatred of Israel

Democrats Splinter Over Israel as the Young, Diverse Left Rages at Biden by New York Times (Reid J. Epstein and Anjali Huynh)

Part II (08:23 - 16:47)
President Joe Biden is Scaring the Democratic Voter Base: The Re-election Landscape and the Issue of Age
Part III (16:47 - 22:08)
Human Agency and Natural Disasters: Hurricane Otis Raises Big Questions
Part IV (22:08 - 24:55)
We are Needy Creatures For Sure: How Our Dependence on Water Reveals Our Creatureliness
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Friday, October 27, 2023 Oct 27, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 04:54)
How Often Do You Think About Rome? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

How often do men think about ancient Rome? Quite frequently, it seems. by Washington Post (Leo Sands)

Part II (04:54 - 11:48)
Where is the Balance Between Allowing For Free Speech and Preventing Mental Harm to the Children in Our Communities When It Comes to Halloween Decorations? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (11:48 - 13:31)
Why Does God Test People If He is Omniscient and Sovereign? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 10-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part IV (13:31 - 15:27)
If Jesus Defeated Death, Why Do People Still Die? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 7-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part V (15:27 - 17:18)
Why Do We Pray When God Already Has a Plan? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 7-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part VI (17:18 - 21:58)
What Position Within Ethical Theory Should Christians Hold? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 17-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part VII (21:58 - 27:21)
As a Follower of Christ, Am I Morally Complicit If I Allow a Secular Sex Education Presentation in My Classroom and Stay Silent as My Students are Exposed to This Material? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, October 26, 2023 Oct 26, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 06:40)
Good News for the House of Representatives: Conservative Mike Johnson Named Speaker of the House
Part II (06:40 - 22:45)
The New Axis of Evil: Are We Ready to Defend Our Civilization?

The new axis of evil: Are we ready to defend our civilization? by WORLD (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)

Part III (22:45 - 26:53)
More Than 40 State Attorneys General Sue Meta for Harm to Teens: In Warning Call to Parents, Lawsuit Exposes Harm and Addictive Traits of Social Media to Teenagers
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Wednesday, October 25, 2023 Oct 25, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:29)
Worse Than Useless? The United Nations and Its Failure Revealed

The Irrelevant United Nations by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)

Part II (11:29 - 19:45)
The EU Cannot Meet Its Own Climate Goals: Why the Age of Fossil Fuel Is Not Coming to an End

EU must cut carbon emissions three times faster to meet targets, report says by The Guardian (Ajit Niranjan)

Part III (19:45 - 28:10)
Things Are Not Always How They Appear: The Complexities of the Labor Strikes Taking Place Right Now

More Americans support striking auto workers than car companies, an AP-NORC poll shows by Associated Press (David Koenig)

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023 Oct 24, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:42)
Comprehensive Sex Education is at Odds with Sexual Morality: The Threat of Progressive Sex Education to Parental Rights and Creation Order

Some GOP-led states are chipping away at sex education in K-12 schools by Associated Press (Hannah Fingerhut)

Part II (12:42 - 17:12)
A New Abortion Rights Group in Illinois? Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Billion Dollar Push for Abortion. And for the White House?

Gov. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois Starts Group to Promote Abortion Rights by New York Times (Maggie Astor)

Part III (17:12 - 27:10)
What Would Mickey Say? Disney Goes All In For Sports Betting as Gambling Spreads Across the Culture

Disney Goes All In on Sports Betting by Wall Street Journal (Robbie Whelan, Katherine Sayre, Jessica Toonkel)

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Monday, October 23, 2023 Oct 23, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:20)
Wars and Rumors of Wars Combined: Will President Biden’s $100B Proposal Be Approved?
Part II (12:20 - 21:21)
God Does Not Live in a Temple Made by Human Hands: The Theological Significance of New Jersey’s New Hindu Temple

A $96 Million Hindu Temple Opens Amid Accusations of Forced Labor by New York Times (Sarah Pulliam Bailey)

Part III (21:21 - 24:50)
Theology Matters, and It Shows in a Census: The Continuing Influence of Hindu’s Caste System Comes to the Fore in India

A caste census reopens old grudges in India by The Economist

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Friday, October 20, 2023 Oct 20, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:48)
Drag Shows Cause No Harm to Children? Montana Judge Stays Ban on Law Restricting the Exposure of Children to Drag Events

Montana judge keeps in place a ban on enforcement of law restricting drag shows, drag reading events by Associated Press (Amy Beth Hanson)

Part II (10:48 - 15:15)
Sin Seizes Every Opportunity, Even in the World of Chess: Is a Tournament Chess Championship Even Plausible Now?

There’s a New Chess Cheating Blowup—and This One’s About a Watch by Wall Street Journal (Andrew Beaton and Joshua Robinson)

Part III (15:15 - 22:51)
Is Nudity in Art Sinful? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (22:51 - 25:51)
What Advice Would You Give a First Time Father? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (25:51 - 28:37)
How Did Jewish Culture Shift to a More Progressive Worldview in the U.S.? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, October 19, 2023 Oct 19, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 18:37)
The Fog of War: President Biden’s Comments in Israel in the Wake of Palestinian Attacks on Gaza Hospital
Part II (18:37 - 22:05)
The World is Changing Before Our Eyes: Major Shifts on the World Stage in the Wake of the Wars in Israel and Ukraine
Part III (22:05 - 27:53)
India’s Supreme Court Declines Same-sex Marriage: A Surprising Conservative Judgment That Likely Delays the Inevitable

How same-sex unions are rooted in Indian tradition by BBC News (Soutik Biswas)

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023 Oct 18, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 14:05)
The U.S. Sends a Clear Signal: President Biden’s Trip to Israel
Part II (14:05 - 17:55)
The Left Unveils Postmodern’s Antisemitic Legacy: Elite Academia is Fueling Genocidal Ideology

Warning of ‘Grave’ Errors, Powerful Donors Push Universities on Hamas by New York Times (Rob Copeland)
Liberals Need a Reckoning With Anti-Semitism by Wall Street Journal (Gerard Baker)
Don’t Hire My Anti-Semitic Law Students by Wall Street Journal (Steven Davidoff Solomon)

Part III (17:55 - 20:52)
Will the House of Representatives Be Operational? The Speaker’s Chair is Still Empty
Part IV (20:52 - 26:00)
Witchcraft, Now Coming to a Graduate Degree Program Near You: Resurgent Paganism Moves into Academic Acceptance

Degree in magic to be offered at University of Exeter by BBC News
A U.K. University Will Confer a New Title: A Master’s Degree in the Occult by New York Times (Jenny Gross)

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023 Oct 17, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 06:22)
Shifts in the American Political Landscape: The House Needs a Speaker, and Louisiana Elects a Conservative Governor
Part II (06:22 - 12:33)
A Great American Fracturing? — Americans are Moving States Based on Political Views

Two Families Got Fed Up With Their States’ Politics. So They Moved Out. by New York Times (Trip Gabriel)

Part III (12:33 - 21:28)
The Motherhood Penalty: Nobel Prize Winner Shows Gender Wage Gap Comes Down to Having Babies

Claudia Goldin Wins Nobel in Economics for Studying Women in the Work Force by New York Times (Jeanna Smialek)

Part IV (21:28 - 24:42)
Couple Faithfulness, Not Couple Equity: The Ontology and Moral Good of Complementary Work Roles in Marriage
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Monday, October 16, 2023 Oct 16, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:08)
The Moral Considerations of Israel’s War: Balancing the Absolute Necessity of Destroying Hamas with Minimizing the Loss of Innocent Life

The Secrets Hamas Knew About Israel’s Military by New York Times (Patrick Kingsley and Ronen Bergman)
What Does Destroying Gaza Solve? by New York Times (Nicholas Kristof)
Seeking a Moral Compass in Gaza’s War by New York Times (Nicholas Kristof)

Part II (13:08 - 16:57)
The Concept of International Law: By Definition, Terrorists Don’t Care About the Rules

Israel, Gaza and the Laws of War by New York Times (Amanda Taub)

Part III (16:57 - 21:55)
The Antisemitism of the Left: Leftist Progressives Display Their True Allegiances

The Massacre in Israel and the Need for a Decent Left by New York Times (Michelle Goldberg)
I Was Very Alone Today’: Young Jewish Americans Grieve Over Israel by New York Times (Marc Tracy and Campbell Robertson)

Part IV (21:55 - 25:00)
Some Enemies Cannot Be Ignored: The Survival of Civilization Depends on the Response to Those Who Seek to Destroy It
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Friday, October 13, 2023 Oct 13, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 07:15)
Treasonous Behavior from a Senator: Robert Menendez Charged with Conspiring to Act as Foreign Agent of Egypt

How Should Christians Think About the Attack Upon Israel? by AlbertMohler.com

Part II (07:15 - 15:29)
The Culture War Wants Your Car: Why the Culture War is Bringing the Fight to Your Garage

The Culture War Is Coming for Your Car by Wall Street Journal (Joseph C. Sternberg)

Part III (15:29 - 18:57)
Why Do Some Focus on the ‘Red Letters’ of Scripture Over Against the Rest of Scripture? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

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Part IV (18:57 - 22:13)
How Can I Best Incorporate My Toddler in Church? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (22:13 - 24:37)
What Should a Homosexual Couple with Children Do After Coming to Faith in Christ? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (24:37 - 26:50)
How Can We Be Sure That the Bible is True? Is It Only Because God Says It Is? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from an 8-Year-Old Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, October 12, 2023 Oct 12, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:09)
The Reality of Natural Evil and Moral Evil: Devastating Earthquake in Afghanistan, Genocidal Attack in Israel

‘The Wrath of God’: Afghans Mourn Unimaginable Loss From Quake by New York Times (Christina Goldbaum and Yaqoob Akbary)

Part II (10:09 - 17:24)
Harvard’s Complicity: School Broiled in Controversy After Response to Student Statement Supporting Hamas’s Attacks on Israel

Harvard Shrugs at Jew-Hatred by Wall Street Journal (J.J. Kimche)

Part III (17:24 - 19:55)
A New Speaker of the House? Republicans Have a Nomination, But No Consensus
Part IV (19:55 - 26:00)
More Celebrations, With Drum Circles? — National Coming Out Day 2023

From Invisibility To Celebration: The Importance Of National Coming Out Day by Forbes (Julie Kratz)

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023 Oct 11, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 14:35)
‘This Is an Act of Sheer Evil’: Evaluating the Moral Language of President Biden’s Statement on the Hamas Attacks on Israel

Remarks by President Biden on the Terrorist Attacks in Israel by The White House

Part II (14:35 - 19:17)
The Reality of Evil in an Age of Confusion: Moral Clarity in the Wake of Barbarity
Part III (19:17 - 23:23)
‘Don’t’ Warns the President: The U.S. Warning Must Be Backed By Overwhelming Force If It Is Not Heeded
Part IV (23:23 - 27:08)
We Do Know Evil When We See It: We Are Created as Moral Beings, and It Shows
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Tuesday, October 10, 2023 Oct 10, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:42)
The Responsibility of a Nation-state in War: Israel’s Right to Defend Itself
Part II (09:42 - 12:12)
This is Not Just About Israel: An Attack on Israel is an Attack on Western Civilization and the Rule of Law
Part III (12:12 - 14:16)
Americans, Don’t Take a Holiday from History: The World is a Perilous Place, and This is Conflict in Israel Is More Evidence of That
Part IV (14:16 - 15:56)
The Impossibility of a Ceasefire in Israel: The Calls for Ceasefire from the Liberal Media in the U.S. are Nothing Less Than Immoral
Part V (15:56 - 27:24)
What a Lie Is and How It Works: The Propaganda of Banned Books Week

Book bans continue rising in the US with more targeting ‘sexual’ and ‘inappropriate’ content, free speech group says by CNN (Nicole Chavez)

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Monday, October 9, 2023 Oct 09, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 16:03)
Israel is at War: Hamas Attacks State of Israel, Kills, and Kidnaps

Iran Helped Plot Attack on Israel Over Several Weeks by Wall Street Journal (Summer Said, Benoit Faucon, and Stephen Kalin)

Part II (16:03 - 25:47)
Who’s Speaking in Defense of Israel, and Who is Not? — The Significance of the Political and Global Response to the War in Israel
Part III (25:47 - 26:10)
Pray for Israel: Following Biblical Instruction, Especially Now
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Friday, October 6, 2023 Oct 06, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:56)
‘The Top Takeaway of the Study is That There’s A Lot More to Learn’: NASA Admits Lack of Knowledge of Any Extraterrestrial Origins of UFOs

No evidence that UFOs have extraterrestrial origins, NASA finds by Washington Post (Shane Harris)

Part II (08:56 - 15:11)
Once the Dress Code Goes, What Goes Next? The Senate Casts Aside Professional Dress and Raises the Question of What Historical Decorum Will Go Next

The Senate Dress Code Gets a Casual Overhaul by New York Times (Robert Jimison)

Part III (15:11 - 20:29)
What Practical Advice Would You Give to College Students Considering Marriage While They Are Still in School? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (20:29 - 25:33)
How Can We Pledge Allegiance to a Country as a Christian? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (25:33 - 30:06)
Is There Inherent Value in Praying or Speaking Truth Even If We Are Not Fully Engaged Mentally? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, October 5, 2023 Oct 05, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:05)
We Have Entered Uncharted Territory: The Republican Crisis in the House Raises Big Issues of Rules, Leadership, and Governance in a Social Media Age
Part II (13:05 - 17:39)
Mayhem Is Not a Conservative Impulse: Insurgent Disorder in the House and Big Questions About the Future
Part III (17:39 - 21:15)
Conservatives are Stronger When Ruled by Conservative Principles: Conservative Party in the UK Holds Party Conference
Part IV (21:15 - 27:13)
Crime Waves on Both Sides of the Atlantic A Sad Reminder that Order Must Sustain Liberty

Major UK retail bosses plead for staff protection as ‘violent criminals empty stores’ by The Observer (Sarah Butler)

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023 Oct 04, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:08)
A Loud Signal from the Vatican: Pope Francis Points to Future Blessings for Gay Couples

Amid liberal revolt, pope signals openness to blessings for gay couples by Washington Post (Anthony Faiola, Michelle Boorstein and Kate Brady)

Part II (13:08 - 22:40)
Anthropology Goes Woke: American Anthropological Association and Canadian Anthropology Society Cancel Conference Panel on Biological Sex

Dis-empaneled: Bowing to political pressure, two leading anthropological associations cancel a conference discussion on the centrality of biological sex. by The City Journal (Colin Wright)

Part III (22:40 - 24:56)
An Unprecedented Development in U.S. History: Kevin McCarthy Ousted as Speaker of the House of Representatives
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Tuesday, October 3, 2023 Oct 03, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:53)
Intersectionality Gone Wild: Governor Gavin Newsom Chooses Laphonza Butler as Senator of California

Gov. Gavin Newsom chooses Laphonza Butler to fill Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat by NBC News (Adam Edelman and Amanda Terkel)

Part II (10:53 - 18:47)
A Sober Response of Gospel Importance: Responding to Andy Stanley’s Clarification at North Point on Sunday

The train is leaving the station by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)

Part III (18:47 - 26:28)
For Some Same-sex People, Celibacy is Just "Not Sustainable?” — A Major Departure From Biblical Christianity
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Monday, October 2, 2023 Oct 02, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:25)
A Centrist? Only Because the Democratic Party Has Moved So Far Left: The Political Legacy of the Late Dianne Feinstein
Part II (11:25 - 15:33)
45 More Days Aboard a Sinking Ship: Washington Comes to an Agreement to Avoid Government Shutdown
Part III (15:33 - 26:07)
‘Children Are Not Deserving Solely Because They Got Lucky and Came From a Rich Womb’: Confronting the Argument Against Inherited Wealth

Passing on great wealth to our children spells the end of society. Just ask Aristotle by The Observer (Will Hutton)

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Friday, September 29, 2023 Sep 29, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:33)
Our Adults Aren’t Adulting: The Big Problems of the Prolonged Adolescence Characterizing Our Society

No house, spouse or baby: Should parents worry their kids are still living at home? Maybe not. by USA Today (Dr. Phil McGraw and Dr. John Whyte)

Part II (09:33 - 15:27)
Why Does the Natural Family Matter, and Why Should It Be Prioritized? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from a 17-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part III (15:27 - 21:21)
I Hold to Reformed Theology, But My Girlfriend Holds to Arminianism. Are We Incompatible for Marriage? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from a 17-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part IV (21:21 - 27:07)
How Were Old Testament Believers Saved If Jesus Had Not Yet Died For Their Sins? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, September 28, 2023 Sep 28, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:40)
A Strange Divide in Mainline Protestantism: PRRI Survey Shows Liberal Church Members Are Much More Conservative Than Their Clergy

Survey: Mainline clergy are more liberal than their congregants by Religion News Service (Yonat Shimron)

Part II (09:40 - 20:46)
Gone by 2030? 2040? — Pulling Back the Curtain on the Fastest Declining Churches in the UK

Inside the fastest growing – and shrinking – churches in the UK by The Spectator (Dan Hitchens)

Part III (20:46 - 27:20)
Democrats Are Getting Over Senator Menendez: A Salacious Scandal with a Losing Argument
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Wednesday, September 27, 2023 Sep 27, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 14:11)
Now They Are Taking Names: The Oxford Safe Churches Project Releases Report Rating Churches on LGBTQ Acceptance

Oxford students rate churches on how LGBT-friendly they are by The Times (Kaya Burgess)
Oxford Student Faith Action publishes safe churches report by The Oxford Student (Etienne Baker)

Part II (14:11 - 22:22)
Red Light, Green Light For the LGBTQ+ Revolution: Evaluating the Meaning of the Oxford Safe Churches Report

Attitudes Towards Queer Christians in Oxford Churches by Oxford Safe Churches

Part III (22:22 - 27:11)
Will Your Church Be Found Faithful On Issues of Gender and Sexuality? — We All Must Be Ready Because the LGBTQ Revolutionaries Are Ready to Rate Our Churches
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Tuesday, September 26, 2023 Sep 26, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 18:32)
What Happens in Britain Doesn’t Stay in Britain: Report Finds Massive Shift in Britain’s Moral Landscape, And That Trajectory Is Fully Evident in the U.S.

Britain is much more liberal-minded than it was 40 years ago, study finds by The Guardian (Patrick Butler)
England team protest over trans angler by The Times (George Greenwood)

Part II (18:32 - 19:41)
The World Wrestles with the Transgender Revolution: UK Angling Team in Uproar Over Biological Male Competing on Women’s Team, and Gavin Newsom Vetoes AB-957
Part III (19:41 - 27:17)
A Progressive Vision of the Family But with Traditional Roles? — Sociologists Struggle to Explain Persistence of Creation Order

At last! Men think the chores should be shared — just not in their own household by The Times (Sarah Ditum)

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Monday, September 25, 2023 Sep 25, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:42)
King Charles III Makes First Official Visit to France: Why Do We Care About a Monarch in the Twenty First Century?

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Part II (13:42 - 20:38)
Balancing the Stewardship of Feeding People and Caring for the Environment: Facing the Complexities of Society in an Industrialized Society

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Part III (20:38 - 25:13)
The Great Media Disruptor Announces Retirement: Rupert Murdoch Steps Down as Fox and News Corporation Chairman

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Friday, September 22, 2023 Sep 22, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:28)
Will Eastern Oregon Become Part of a Greater Idaho? The Dynamic of Red States and Blue States in the U.S. is Growing More Interesting by the Day

Outflanked by liberals, Oregon conservatives aim to become part of Idaho by Washington Post (Scott Wilson)

Part II (09:28 - 19:32)
How Do We Understand the American Revolution in Light of Presbyterian Resistance Theory? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

America’s Last King? King George III Reconsidered — A Conversation with Andrew Roberts by Thinking in Public (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)

Part III (19:32 - 21:10)
Are Christians to Forgive Someone Even If There is No Repentance From That Person? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (21:10 - 26:18)
Is It Right for Christians to Practice Self-defense? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, September 21, 2023 Sep 21, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 06:02)
Tehran’s New Business Model: Biden Administration Succumbs to Iran’s Hostage Demands

Iran Releases 5 Americans as U.S. Unfreezes Billions in Oil Revenue for Tehran by New York Times (Michael D. Shear and Farnaz Fassihi)
Iran Prisoner Swap Gives Tehran $6 Billion. How Will It Be Spent? by Wall Street Journal (David S. Cloud)

Part II (06:02 - 17:49)
Lots and Lots of Words: the United Nations General Assembly Meets in New York
Part III (17:49 - 22:39)
What Are the Clintons Up to in New York? The Clinton Initiative and Their Abortion Agenda

Gov. Pritzker heads to New York to speak on abortion rights panel with Hillary Clinton by Chicago Sun Times (Tina Sfondeles)

Part IV (22:39 - 25:35)
If You Find An Alligator East of Pittsburgh, It Didn’t Put Itself There: Pennsylvania Citizens Concerned as 4-Foot Alligator Apprehended From River

See Ya Later? Fugitive Pet Alligators Invade Western Pennsylvania by Wall Street Journal (Kris Maher)

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023 Sep 20, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 18:03)
When a Conference is More Than a Conference: The Trajectory of Andy Stanley and the “Unconditional” Conference

The train is leaving the station: Andy Stanley’s departure from Biblical Christianity by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)

Part II (18:03 - 23:24)
Thou Shalt Not Be Permanently Monogamous? The Narcissism of Our Age Reigns Supreme in USA Today Article

What is 'modern monogamy'? Why it's a fit for some couples. by USA Today (Sarah Kuburic)

Part III (23:24 - 24:56)
Could You Spare a Bit of Honey? Disney World Temporarily Shut Down By Black Bear During Its Eating Season

Bear Temporarily Shuts Down Portions of Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park by Wall Street Journal (Talal Ansari)

Part IV (00:07 - 00:08)
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Tuesday, September 19, 2023 Sep 19, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 15:54)
Liberal Theories, Conservative Lives: Liberal Authors Make Brave Argument About the Breakdown of the Nuclear Family

The One Privilege Liberals Ignore by New York Times (Nicholas Kristof)

Part II (15:54 - 20:11)
Creation Order Rings Out Loud: Even the Most Determined Secular Society Cannot Escape God's Design for Marriage and Family

There’s Still Overwhelming Cultural Pressure to Get Married and Have Kids by New York Times (Jessica Grose)

Part III (20:11 - 27:23)
Where Are the Young Men on College Campuses? Boys Are Increasingly Left Behind by Schools and it Is Showing Up in College Enrollments

School Is a Hostile Environment for Boys by Wall Street Journal (Erica Komisar)

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Monday, September 18, 2023 Sep 18, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 16:50)
Donald Trump and Abortion: ‘Meet the Press’ Interview Reveals a Big Step Back from Pro-life Position

Full transcript: Read Kristen Welker's interview with Trump by NBC News

Part II (16:50 - 22:21)
The Two Big Issues for Conservatives on the Ballot in 2024: Watch the Conservative Debate over Abortion and LGBTQ Issues

Facing Off in Washington, DeSantis Tries to Shake Trump’s Hold on Christian Right by New York Times (Shane Goldmacher and Chris Cameron)

Part III (22:21 - 24:55)
Will President Joe Biden Face Hard Interviews on the Big Issues of Our Day? He Can’t Be Allowed a Pass on Answering Questions
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Friday, September 15, 2023 Sep 15, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:10)
An Historic Haven for the Famous Under Fire: France Welcomes Disgraced Hollywood Film Celebrities to International Film Festival

A French Welcome for Woody Allen, Louis C.K. and Johnny Depp by New York Times (Steven Kurutz)

Part II (11:10 - 18:56)
Can the Origins of Religious Liberty in the U.S. Be Traced Back to the Bible? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (18:56 - 23:06)
How Should Christian Medical Professionals Think About Emergency Triage Situations? Is It Another Form of the Trolley Problem? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (23:06 - 24:54)
Is There Any Biblical Basis for Arguing That Conception and Implantation are Both Necessary for Life? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (24:54 - 27:28)
What Was the Name of the First Church? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a 6-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
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Thursday, September 14, 2023 Sep 14, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:56)
An Escaped Convict and the SAn Escaped Convict and the Strange Allure of the Criminal: The Moral Complexities of How Society Tells Crime Storiesanitization of Crime: The Moral Complexities of How Society Tells Crime Stories

In Latin America, Brazilian killer who eluded U.S. became cult hero by Washington Post (Marina Dias)

Part II (11:56 - 19:16)
If it’s Not Illegal, Does that Mean it is Morally Right? Listen to the Media Conversation (and White House Comments) About President Biden and the Hunter Biden Scandal
Part III (19:16 - 25:43)
Moral Inversion in Pennsylvania: Governor Josh Shapiro Will Subsidize Organizations Complicit in Murder of the Unborn and Take Money from Centers Supporting Life

After nearly 30 years, Pennsylvania will end state funding for anti-abortion counseling centers by Associated Press (Brooke Schultz and Kimberlee Kruesi)

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023 Sep 13, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:30)
Vice President Harris’s Calculated Evasion on Where to Draw the Line on Abortion: CBS Asked the Question, But Democrats Must Be Pressed for an Honest Answer

'Ridiculous': Kamala Harris rejects claim Democrats want abortion rights until birth by USA Today (Marina Pitofsky)

Part II (09:30 - 14:46)
A Major Shift on the World Stage: Mexico’s Supreme Court Decriminalizes Abortion
Part III (14:46 - 21:56)
The Abortion War Rages in Kentucky: Race for Governor’s Mansion Runs Through Abortion Issue
Part IV (21:56 - 27:08)
Paper is Better: Research in Sweden Reveals Children Learn Better When Reading Print Copies of Books Rather Than Using Other Digital Formats

Sweden says back-to-basics schooling works on paper by The Guardian

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Sep 12, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 15:21)
An Unlikely Allyship Formed Over a Common Enemy: President Joe Biden Makes Landmark Visit to Vietnam
Part II (15:21 - 18:31)
Threats to Liberty Captured in One Global Agreement: The Budding Relationship of the Leaders of Russia and North Korea on the World Stage
Part III (18:31 - 25:40)
Tyranny is Closer at Hand Than You Might Think: New Mexico’s Governor Attempts Unconstitutional Suspension of Gun Carrying Laws

New Mexico’s dicey gun restriction draws detractors even from the left by Washington Post (Aaron Blake)

Part IV (25:40 - 28:11)
What Crime Justifies an 11-Millenia Prison Sentence? Turkey Hands Down 11,196-Year Sentence for Leader of Failed Crypto Exchange

Boss of Failed Crypto Exchange Gets 11,196-Year Sentence by Wall Street Journal (Angus Berwick)

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Monday, September 11, 2023 Sep 11, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 03:52)
A Historic City Rocked by Devastating Earthquake: Marrakech Struck by 6.8 Magnitude Earthquake

Morocco earthquake kills more than 2,000 people, survivors sleep outdoors by Reuters (Ahmed Eljechtimi and Abdulhak Balhaki)

Part II (03:52 - 20:50)
California’s Assault on the Family: Radical New Gender Bill is an Assault on Parental Rights

Assembly Bill No. 957 by California Legislative Information
Controversial Transgender Youth Bill by National Review (Ari Blaff)
District Can’t Notify Parents if their Child Identifies as Transgender by New York Times (Anna Betts)

Part III (20:50 - 27:15)
Prison Break: What Recent Breakdowns of Prison Security in the UK and the U.S. Teach About the Depravity (and Ingenuity) of the Human Heart

Daniel Khalife: First sighting of escaped prisoner investigated by BBC News (James Gregory)
Murder Suspect Is Missing After Escape From D.C. Hospital by New York Times (Christine Hauser)
Manhunt Persists as Escaped Pennsylvania Convict Danelo Cavalcante Slips Past Police Perimeter by Wall Street Journal (Ginger Adams Otis)
Tower Officer Who Missed Danelo Cavalcante’s Prison Break Fired by Wall Street Journal (Ginger Adams Otis)

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Friday, September 8, 2023 Sep 08, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:42)
A Race to Set the Rules in Space: The Larger Purpose Behind Missions to the Moon Included Politics, Minerals, and Global Competition

The new contest to land on the Moon by Financial Times (Peggy Hollinger and Benjamin Parkin)

Part II (09:42 - 14:07)
Does the Christian Worldview Support Space Exploration? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 14-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part III (14:07 - 22:10)
How Do We Square the American Revolution with Christianity? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (22:10 - 26:20)
How Should Christians Answer the Trolley Problem? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, September 7, 2023 Sep 07, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:09)
Europe's Incendiary Problem: Debates Arise Over Burning of the Quran in Sweden and Denmark
Part II (12:09 - 19:07)
We Honor Christ, and He Will Defend His Own Honor: Christianity, Unlike Islam, is not an Honor Religion
Part III (19:07 - 23:20)
‘Black Lives Matter’ Versus ‘Black Pre-Born Lives Matter’: D.C. Circuit Court Rules the Government Cannot Play Favorites in a Public Forum

Progressives for Speech Discrimination by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Sep 06, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:21)
U.S. Elites Question Support for Transgender Procedures: Rise of Gender Reassignment Surgeries Now Giving Medical and Media Professionals Pause

Gender Surgeries Nearly Tripled From 2016 Through 2019, Study Finds by New York Times (Emily Baumgaertner)

Part II (10:21 - 20:59)
‘The Gender War is Over in Britain’: The UK Takes Up More Conservative Position on Transgender Issue

The Gender War Is Over in Britain by The Atlantic (Helen Lewis)

Part III (20:59 - 25:30)
Catholic Single-Sex Universities Betray Their Mission and Doctrine: College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University Adopt Contrarian Gender Admissions Policies

Minnesota single-sex Catholic colleges say students who identify as ‘nonbinary’ may apply by Catholic News Register (Daniel Payne)

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023 Sep 05, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:50)
A Nation Divided Against Itself on Abortion Cannot Stand: The Case for Federal Protection of Persons in the Womb Under the 14th Amendment

What the Contradiction of Slavery Tells Us About Abortion Rights by New York Times (Jamelle Bouie)
Even if Roe is overturned, Congress must act to protect the unborn by Washington Post (Robert P. George and Josh Craddock)

Part II (13:50 - 21:39)
Yes, Many from the Left Do Support Abortion Up Until Birth: Jen Psaki’s Reign of Untruth on Abortion Continues

Psaki: GOP claims that Democrats root for late-term abortion is ‘entirely misleading’ by The Hill (Miranda Nazzaro)
Jen Psaki Isn’t Telling the Truth about Late-Term Abortion by National Review (John McCormack)

Part III (21:39 - 25:40)
The United States is Unsafe for LGBTQ Visitors? Canada Goes Global Virtue Signaling

Canada Cautions L.G.B.T.Q. Citizens Visiting U.S. Over State Laws by New York Times (Ian Austen)

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Friday, September 1, 2023 Sep 01, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 06:01)
Artificial Intelligence and the Morality of Knowledge: AI Creators Are Clambering for Government Regulation, But Pandora’s Box Has Already Been Opened
Part II (06:01 - 11:07)
Where Humans Go, Their Sin Patterns Follow: Report Reveals ChatGPT Shows Biases of Its Creators

ChatGPT leans liberal, research shows by The Washington Post (Gerrit De Vynck)

Part III (11:07 - 16:30)
What Explains the Unusually High Number of Roman Catholics on the Supreme Court? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (16:30 - 21:00)
If God Doesn’t Change His Mind, Why Does the Bible Say He Regrets Things? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 14-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part V (21:00 - 24:41)
What Are We to Make of the Morality of Risk in the Development of New Technologies? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (24:41 - 27:03)
Even as Cultural Christianity Has Decreased in the United States, Is the Number of Serious, Committed, Pious Christians Actually Higher Than It Was 50 Years Ago? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, August 31, 2023 Aug 31, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:25)
The Biden Administration Intends to Send Dangerous Message to Hostile Regimes: We Will Pay Ransom for Your Hostage Taking

How Much Is an American Hostage Worth? by New York Times (Bret Stephens)
Holding America Hostage by National Review (Noah Rothman)

Part II (12:25 - 19:45)
It’s Wrong to Believe That Moral Judgments Are Real? The Modern Age and its Justification of Sexual Misbehavior

Love is in the air but birds are often unfaithful partners by Financial Times (Jonathan Guthrie)

Part III (19:45 - 25:08)
If it’s Possible it’s Natural? A Transhumanist Denies the Meaning of Nature
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Wednesday, August 30, 2023 Aug 30, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 17:12)
No, Pope Francis, Doctrinal Faithfulness is Not Reactionary Rigidity: Pope Francis Encourages Doctrinal Leftism That Has Conservative Catholics Grinding Their Teeth

‘The Water Has Been Agitated’ by La Civiltà Cattolica (Antonio Spadaro, SJ)
Pope says some ‘backward’ conservatives in US Catholic Church have replaced faith with ideology by Associated Press
Ailing Pope Francis Hurries to Bolster His Progressive Legacy by Wall Street Journal (Francis X. Rocca)

Part II (17:12 - 20:38)
The Kremlin Loves That Pope Francis Admires Russian Autocratic Leaders: The Pope Creates an Awkward Controversy

Pope Francis Praises Historical Russian Imperialism Amid War in Ukraine by Wall Street Journal (Francis X. Rocca)
Vatican Walks Back Pope Francis’ Praise for Russian Empire by Wall Street Journal (Francis X. Rocca)

Part III (20:38 - 24:10)
How’s This For Irony? Chicago Crew Robbed at Gunpoint While Filming a Documentary On the Increase of Armed Robberies

TV news crew robbed at gunpoint while reporting on armed robberies by Washington Post (Timothy Bella)

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023 Aug 29, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:09)
Is a Sperm Donor a Father? Wall Street Journal Raises Big Questions, Reveals Even Deeper Longing Within the Imago Dei

A Sperm Donor Chases a Role in the Lives of the 96 Children He Fathered by Wall Street Journal (Amy Dockser Marcus)

Part II (11:09 - 22:08)
Violation, Alienation, Abstraction, Moral Risk, and the Unalloyed Good of Babies: The Issues of the Modern Reproductive Assistance Industry
Part III (22:08 - 25:00)
Snowflake Adoptions and the Attempt to Restructure the Family: Christian Faithfulness in the Face of the New Age of the Modern Reproductive Movement
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Monday, August 28, 2023 Aug 28, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:03)
Are Americans Losing Their Religion? Big Questions Arise Over Secularization in the United States

America Is Losing Religious Faith by New York Times (Nicholas Kristof)

Part II (12:03 - 20:25)
The Incongruence of Belonging Without Belief: What the Apparent Decline of Christianity the US Reveals

I left the church — and now long for a ‘church for the nones’ by The Washington Post (Perry Bacon Jr.)

Part III (20:25 - 26:10)
India Wins a Lap in the Space Race Against Russia — But the Moon Race is About Much More than National Pride
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Friday, August 25, 2023 Aug 25, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:07)
Vladimir Putin Sends a Clear Message: Wagner Leader Yevgeny Prigozhin (Apparently) Killed in Plane Crash — There is No Surprise Here
Part II (08:07 - 10:51)
Who Is Your Favorite Church Leader From the Reformation or the Puritan Era? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (10:51 - 16:20)
Why Do We Have an Original Sin Nature Because of Adam? Why Does God Allow Satan to Do Evil? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Young Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (16:20 - 18:30)
Are There Any Commands about Baptism in the Old Testament? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (18:30 - 21:09)
How Would You Answer Someone Who Says That the New Covenant Overrules the Noahic Covenant’s Approval of the Death Penalty? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (21:09 - 23:40)
What are the Most Important Traits in a Man We Should Look for as We Seek to Hire a New Pastor? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VII (23:40 - 26:32)
Who is Your Favorite Downton Abbey Character? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, August 24, 2023 Aug 24, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 15:39)
A Debate? Let’s Call It a Debacle: The Republican Presidential Candidates Were Set Loose, and the Loser Was American Politics
Part II (15:39 - 23:11)
‘There was a Deep Malevolence, Bordering on Sadism in Your Actions’: British Nurse Turned Serial Killer Sentenced to Life in Prison After Killing Seven Babies

British Nurse Who Killed Babies on the Job Gets Life Sentence by Wall Street Journal (David Luhnow and Humza Jilani)

Part III (23:11 - 27:00)
Driverless Car in San Francisco Hits New Roadblock — Wet Concrete

Driverless Car Gets Stuck in Wet Concrete in San Francisco by New York Times (Michael Levenson)

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023 Aug 23, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 07:46)
‘The Company Will Shift Its Pride Merchandise Assortment’: Target Acknowledges Customer Backlash Over Pride Displays

Target, Much Like Bud Light, Is Stung by Culture Wars by Wall Street Journal (Sarah Nassauer)
Target Customer Backlash May Be Least of Its Problems by Wall Street Journal (Jinjoo Lee)

Part II (07:46 - 13:55)
A Major Redefinition of Parenting: USA Today Urges Parents to Build a Back to School Kit to Prepare Their Children for ‘Safe Sex’ and ‘Safe Drug Usage’

Not your average back-to-school supply list: A parent's guide to birth control, COVID, more by USA Today (Adrianna Rodriguez)

Part III (13:55 - 18:48)
The Incoherence of the Transgender Revolution: The New York Times Sports Section Confuses Itself Over Who a Woman Is

How Transgender Runner Nikki Hiltz Rose to the Top of Track by New York Times (Talya Minsberg)
For Girls in Spain, Women’s World Cup Win Is a Joy and a Catalyst by New York Times (Constant Méheut and Isabella Kwai)

Part IV (18:48 - 27:18)
FIDE Faces Down the Transgender Revolution: International Chess Agency Bans Transgender Women from Women’s Competitions

International chess body bans transgender women from women’s competitions by Washington Post (Kelsey Ables)

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023 Aug 22, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 17:15)
Let the Rule of Law Operate: The Hunter Biden Controversy Continues to Unfold

Inside the Collapse of Hunter Biden’s Plea Deal by New York Times (Michael S. Schmidt, Luke Broadwater and Glenn Thrush)

Part II (17:15 - 24:06)
Russia’s Luna-25 Probe ‘Ceased to Exist’: The Failed Moon Mission and the Continuation of the Space Race

Russia’s Luna-25 Spacecraft Crashes Into Moon by Wall Street Journal (Bojan Pancevski)

Part III (24:06 - 25:41)
The Competition for International Prestige Continues: The Big Issues Behind Russia’s Race Back to the Moon
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Monday, August 21, 2023 Aug 21, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:02)
The U.S. Faces Natural Evil and its Consequences: Christian Considerations in the Aftermath of Lahaina and in the Midst of Tropical Storm Hilary
Part II (13:02 - 23:00)
‘You are Nobodies, and Your Name is Nothing.’: Moral Evil of War Rises to the Surface of the News as Russia Turns Criminals Into Cannon Fodder

Troop Deaths and Injuries in Ukraine War Near 500,000, U.S. Officials Say by New York Times (Helene Cooper, Thomas Gibbons-Neff, Eric Schmitt and Julian E. Barnes)
‘We Are Not Human to Them’: Life for Convicts in Russia’s Army by New York Times (Anatoly Kurmanaev and Ekaterina Bodyagina)

Part III (23:00 - 25:38)
Camp David and the Lessons of History: U.S., Japan, and South Korea Expand Security and Economic Ties in First Leaders Summit Between the Three Countries
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Friday, August 18, 2023 Aug 18, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:13)
Is Divorce Still a Big Deal for Political Leaders? Some Say No, and Point to Muted Response to Canadian Prime Minister’s Breakup

Does Anyone Care About Justin Trudeau’s Separation? by New York Times (Elizabeth Paton)

Part II (10:13 - 17:15)
How Should I, as a Christian, Handle Government, Corporate, or Other Institutional Pressures to Affirm Our Society’s Cultural Revolutions? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (17:15 - 24:18)
Our Church’s Pre-School Has a Transgender Student Attending. How Should We Handle This Situation? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (24:18 - 26:43)
How Has Abortion Contributed to the Falling Birth Rate Worldwide? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (26:43 - 28:21)
A Time to Reflect and Pray for Faithful Christians Doing Gospel Ministry for Those in the Aftermath of the Lahaina Fires — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, August 17, 2023 Aug 17, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:05)
What’s in a Name?: The Kennedy Family Makes the Headlines Yet Again
Part II (08:05 - 16:55)
The Kennedys, Democrats, Catholicism, and Abortion: What the Religious and Political History of the Kennedys Tell Us About Cultural and Moral Change
Part III (16:55 - 25:32)
What Happens in Afghanistan Doesn’t Stay in Afghanistan: The Taliban Fighters Seek Jihad Across the Globe
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Wednesday, August 16, 2023 Aug 16, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 17:02)
A Fourth Indictment and Endless Questions: RICO, Criminal Conspiracy and the Law of Unintended Consequences
Part II (17:02 - 21:49)
Is This One Indictment Too Far?: Big Issues Come to the Surface When Considering the State Charges Brought Against Former President Trump

Is Georgia’s case against Trump one case too many? by Washington Post (Ruth Marcus)

Part III (21:49 - 25:14)
Zoom Requires Employees to Return to Work at Headquarters: How’s That for Irony?
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Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Aug 15, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:22)
The Left’s New Political Strategy is Silencing Speech?: Illinois Governor Pritzker and Allies Target Free Speech of Crisis Pregnancy Centers

A Free-Speech Lesson for J.B. Pritzker by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)

Part II (12:22 - 20:22)
A Parable of the Problems with Big Government: The Unmitigated Transportation Disaster of the JCPS Busing System in Louisville
Part III (20:22 - 23:50)
Totalitarianism Cracks Down on Grief: China Now Regulating Human Emotion on a National Scale

When Tragedy Strikes in China, the Government Cracks Down on Grief by New York Times (Li Yuan)

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Monday, August 14, 2023 Aug 14, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 15:34)
The Horrifying Fires that Killed in Lahaina — How Should Christians Think About Such a Disaster?
Part II (15:34 - 21:44)
It’s Narco Traffickers versus Civilization and a Battle Against Anarchy: Ecuador Shaken After Presidential Candidate Assassinated After Squaring Off with Illegal Drug Industry

Ecuador, Reeling From a Candidate’s Assassination, Is Forever Changed by New York Times (Julie Turkewitz and José María León Cabrera)

Part III (21:44 - 23:19)
The Albanian Mafia is Controlling Crime in Ecuador? The Complicated Battle for Law and Order in a Fallen World
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Friday, August 11, 2023 Aug 11, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:12)
Facebook Bowed to White House Pressure on Covid-19? Reports Show the Biden Administration Pressured Social Media Messaging During the Pandemic, Big Time

Facebook Bowed to White House Pressure, Removed Covid Posts by Wall Street Journal (Ryan Tracy)

Part II (08:12 - 12:44)
Can We Know If King Solomon Was Truly Saved? Can We Expect to See Angels, Even If We Don’t Recognize Them As Such? How Can I Know God Is Real If I Cannot See Him? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from an 8-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part III (12:44 - 15:45)
What About Going Into Politics? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (15:45 - 20:15)
Would You Explain the Trinity? Can We Understand It Like We Understand Water, Which Is Able to Present In Three Different Forms That Have the Same Essence? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (20:15 - 24:08)
Should the Southern Baptist Convention’s Constitution More Clearly Specify That the Role of Pastor is Limited to Biological Males in Light of the Transgender Revolution? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, August 10, 2023 Aug 10, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:51)
Hollywood’s Big Pause: Strike Action by Writers and Actors Pulls Back the Curtain On Big Issues In the Entertainment Industry
Part II (13:51 - 17:12)
Disney’s Streaming Woes and Bleeding Pocketbooks — The Company’s Recent Data Tell a Big Story

Disney to Significantly Raise Prices of Disney+, Hulu Streaming Services by Wall Street Journal (Robbie Whelan)
The Man Reimagining Disney Classics for Today’s World by New York Times (Brooks Barnes)

Part III (17:12 - 24:46)
Disney is Vying For More Than Your Money: The Power of Storytelling to Reshape Hearts and Minds
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Wednesday, August 9, 2023 Aug 09, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:10)
The Abortion Battle Rages On, But Is the Pro-Life Movement Ready? Pro-Abortion Movement Gains Huge Momentum as Ohio Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Constitutional Proposal
Part II (11:10 - 16:46)
Ideology and Political Power Play in Wisconsin Headlines: Justice Janet Protasiewicz and the New Rules of Political Engagement by The Left

New Justice Swings Wisconsin Supreme Court to the Left by New York Times (Isaac Yu)
Wisconsin Supreme Court enters a new era as it flips to liberal control after 15 years by Associated Press (Scott Bauer)

Part III (16:46 - 18:50)
In a Fallen World, There Are No Ultimate Political Victories: A Call for Pro-Lifers to Keep Fighting the Good Fight for Life
Part IV (18:50 - 25:08)
The Boy Scouts Are No More: What This Year’s National Jamboree Reveals About the Decline of Civilization

Boy Scouts pitch a more welcoming tent at their National Jamboree by Washington Post (Mike De Socio)

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023 Aug 08, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 16:40)
Medicine and Politics Collide In Transgender Revolution: American Academy of Pediatrics Doubles Down on Support for Transgender Procedures — But Is the Group Hedging its Bets?

Medical Group Backs Youth Gender Treatments, but Calls for Research Review by New York Times (Azeen Ghorayshi)

Part II (16:40 - 24:19)
Pope Francis’s Journey to Portugal: ‘Non-Judgmentalism’ and the Pope’s Strategy on Gender and Sexuality

An Aging Pope Francis Looks to ‘Youth Day’ to Energize Church’s Future by New York Times (Jason Horowitz)

Part III (24:19 - 25:51)
What Gets the World’s Approval?: The Temptation to Abandon Historic Christian Doctrine on Gender and Sexuality in the Name of Inclusivity and Tolerance
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Monday, August 7, 2023 Aug 07, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:45)
Sell Us Beverages, Not the LGBTQ Revolution? Bud Light Tells of Survey Results As It Distances Itself from Fallout of Failed Marketing Campaign with Dylan Mulvaney

Bud Light’s Plan to Win Back Drinkers: Stick to Beer by Wall Street Journal (Saabira Chaudhuri)
Bud Light Boycott Can’t Douse Anheuser-Busch InBev by Wall Street Journal (Aaron Back)
Bud Light’s Struggles Cast a Shadow Over Its Sunny Summer Ad Campaign by Wall Street Journal (Katie Deighton)

Part II (11:45 - 18:44)
A Tragic Parable of the Decline of Marriage In Canada: The Trudeaus Announce Separation
Part III (18:44 - 25:03)
Richard Dawkins Squares Off with the Transgender Revolution — And It Cost Him His 1996 Humanist of the Year Award

Why biological sex matters by The New Statesman (Richard Dawkins)
Richard Dawkins has abandoned science to justify his transphobia by Religion News Service (Hemant Mehta)

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Friday, August 4, 2023 Aug 04, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:09)
Turns Out Kids Don’t Care If a TV Program is Produced by a Duchess: Harry and Megan Discover the Limits of Celebrity Culture

Harry and Meghan Produce a Hollywood Flop: Themselves by Wall Street Journal (Erich Schwartzel and Sarah Krouse)

Part II (11:09 - 17:57)
What is the Relationship Between Human Dignity and Human Rights? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (17:57 - 20:18)
Why Do You Find Biographies So Beneficial? Who Is Your Favorite Biographer Still Alive? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

Napoleon and the Verdict of Biography: A Conversation with Historian Adam Zamoyski by AlbertMohler.com (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)

Part IV (20:18 - 25:23)
Why Does the Catholic Bible Have More Books In It Than the Protestant Bible? How Did People Know Which Books Were Inspired by God and Which Were Not? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 13-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
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Thursday, August 3, 2023 Aug 03, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 14:50)
Former President Trump Indicted Again. And Again: The U.S. Is Headed Toward Uncharted Legal and Political Territory
Part II (14:50 - 21:02)
A Measure of Justice in Pennsylvania: Jury Recommends Death Penalty for Tree of Life Shooter
Part III (21:02 - 25:37)
A Just Society Executes True Justice: Capital Punishment and the Case of Adolf Eichmann
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Wednesday, August 2, 2023 Aug 02, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 15:43)
The Big Sort: Our Unprecedented Polarization That’s Being Mapped Out State by State, Often Sharing a State Line

Conservatives go to red states and liberals go to blue as the country grows more polarized by Associated Press (Nicholas Riccardi)
Nearly half of California residents are considering leaving the state, a poll finds. Many cite the cost of living as the main reason why. by USA Today (Itzel Luna)

Part II (15:43 - 23:43)
Rep. Nancy Mace Makes a Memory: Big Issues Arise in the Aftermath of the Representative's Prayer Breakfast Comments
Part III (23:43 - 26:23)
"Keep Your Conduct Among the Gentiles Honorable"- Sexual Morality is Essential to Biblical Christianity
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Tuesday, August 1, 2023 Aug 01, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:38)
Israel’s Great Crisis: The Supreme Court, the Prime Minister, the ’Reasonable’ Standard, and Israel’s Future
Part II (13:38 - 19:33)
An Ark and a Covenant: The Relationship of American Evangelicals and the State of Israel
Part III (19:33 - 21:16)
Judicial Supremacy? The Progressivist Legal Argument Undergirding the Current Controversy in Israel
Part IV (21:16 - 25:46)
No, Morality Is Not Determined by the Numbers: A Christian Worldview Response to the Rising Numbers Claiming LGBTQ Identification

More Visible L.G.B.T.Q. People Isn’t a Curiosity or a Crisis: It’s Normal by New York Times (Jane Coaston)

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Friday, June 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:11)
‘The Way to Stop Discriminating on the Basis of Race is to Stop Discriminating on the Basis of Race’: SCOTUS Strikes Down Affirmative Action in 6-3 Decision

Students For Fair Admissions Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College by Supreme Court of the United States

Part II (13:11 - 17:50)
Two Moral Worlds Respond to SCOTUS’s Affirmative Action Decision: Dueling Definitions of Justice Argue Over the Judgement of the Court
Part III (17:50 - 20:11)
Unprecedented Personal Comments in the Affirmative Action Opinions by Justices: Justices Thomas and Jackson Speak Their Minds
Part IV (20:11 - 26:19)
Can an Evangelical Postal Employee Be Forced to Make Deliveries on Sundays?: SCOTUS Rules Unanimously That Reasonable Accommodations Must Be Made

Groff v. DeJoy, Postmaster General by Supreme Court of the United States

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Thursday, June 29, 2023 Jun 29, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 15:17)
Falling Birth Rates, the Biggest Issue of Our Time: We Are Looking at a Looming Catastrophe — And Few Are Talking About It

The baby-bust economy: How declining birth rates will change the world by The Economist

Part II (15:17 - 19:23)
‘No One Owes It to Others to Bring Up Children’: The Astounding Argument Behind Falling Number of Births
Part III (19:23 - 25:08)
‘Be Fruitful, and Multiply, and Fill the Earth.’: God’s Command and Our Obedience for His Glory
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Wednesday, June 28, 2023 Jun 28, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:13)
Vice President Harris Visits NYC for Pride Month: The Political Strategy of the Biden Administration and the Celebration of the LGBTQ Revolution

Kamala Harris, at Stonewall, Seeks to Reassure L.G.B.T.Q. Community by New York Times (Liam Stack)
Report Cites More Than 350 Anti-L.G.B.T.Q. Incidents Over 11 Months by New York Times (Maggie Astor)

Part II (11:13 - 15:19)
We Can’t Lose the War Over Words: On the Importance of Language and the Attempted Relabeling of the Killing of Unborn Life as ‘Healthcare’
Part III (15:19 - 22:56)
The Marketing of Book Bans for Political Traction: The Genuine Delusion of the Progressive Left

Librarians train to defend intellectual freedom and fight book bans at Chicago conference by Associated Press (Claire Savage)

Part IV (22:56 - 24:44)
Pride Month Is Not Enough Now?: Rachel Levine Calls for ‘Summer of Pride’ — And It Won’t Stop There
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Tuesday, June 27, 2023 Jun 27, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:29)
Theory, Movement, Politics? How Did Dobbs (And Roe’s Reversal) Arise?: The Conservative Legal Movement Behind the Decision and the Left’s New Response

Why the Supreme Court Really Killed Roe v. Wade by Politico (Robert L. Tsai and Mary Ziegler)

Part II (13:29 - 20:10)
SCOTUS Should Be More Political?: Arguments Over the Role of the Supreme Court in America Abound

We Need to Talk About Overturning the Dobbs Decision by New York Times ( David S. Cohen, Greer Donley, and Rachel Rebouché)
The Courts Should Be More Political, Not Less by New York Times (Jedediah Britton-Purdy)

Part III (20:10 - 24:36)
The Left’s Cultural Concept of Backlash: America’s ‘Triggered’ Response to Cultural Movements and Its Significance

'Backlash': America is Triggered by Progress by New York Times (Michelle Goldberg)

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Monday, June 26, 2023 Jun 26, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:06)
A Coup Against Putin, a Riddle Wrapped in a Mystery Inside an Enigma: What We Can and Cannot Know About the Moves of the Wagner Group Over the Weekend
Part II (12:06 - 20:48)
The Staggering Challenge Before the Pro-Life Movement: One Year Post-Dobbs and the Future of the Fight for Life

How a Year Without Roe Shifted American Views on Abortion by New York Times (Kate Zernike)

Part III (20:48 - 28:51)
An Ironic and Tragic Parable of Human Hubris and Life or Death Drama: The Titan Submersible Implodes During Dive to the Titanic Wreckage
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Friday, June 23, 2023 Jun 23, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:17)
Controversies, Theological Debates, and the Need for Denominational Faithfulness: Considerations of the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting
Part II (13:17 - 17:35)
Will Our Daughters With Severe Intellectual Disabilities Go to Heaven? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

The Salvation of the 'Little Ones': Do Infants who Die Go to Heaven? by AlbertMohler.com (R. Albert Mohler, Jr. and Daniel L. Akin)

Part III (17:35 - 21:18)
Can Christians Write Horror Stories? How Christian Does a Story Have to Be to Glorify God? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 12-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part IV (21:18 - 23:10)
Do Children’s Bibles with Depictions of Jesus Violate the Second Commandment? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, June 22, 2023 Jun 22, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 07:23)
A Federal Judge Plays Medical Authority: Judge Strikes Down Arkansas Law Banning Gender Transition Care for Minors, Citing Medical Arguments

Judge Strikes Down Arkansas Law Banning Gender Transition Care for Minors by New York Times (Rick Rojas and Emily Cochrane)

Part II (07:23 - 14:41)
When it Comes to Adolescents, the U.S. is a ‘Transgender-Care Outlier’ — European Countries Have Pulled Way Back on Transgender Procedures for Teens

U.S. Becomes Transgender-Care Outlier as More in Europe Urge Caution by Wall Street Journal (Jathon Sapsford and Stephanie Armour)

Part III (14:41 - 19:06)
Lia Thomas Mansplains Feminism? The Transgender Movement Clashes with Feminism (and Biology) Once Again
Part IV (19:06 - 24:45)
Hunter Biden’s Plea Agreement: Questions about Truth and Justice Loom Large in the Wake of the Headline. And Does the Investigation Continue, or Not?
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Wednesday, June 21, 2023 Jun 21, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:36)
The (Failed) Golden Arches Theory of Conflict Prevention: A Forced Rethinking of Globalization — And Its Clash with the Christian Worldview

Failures of Globalization Shatter Long-Held Beliefs by New York Times (Patricia Cohen)

Part II (13:36 - 19:18)
The World Map is Changing Before Our Eyes: How New Enemies and New Allies Are Reshaping Global Alliances
Part III (19:18 - 26:22)
From Soccer Moms to the Suburbs: The Demographics of Swing Voters Change and Stay the Same

Trump Needs White Suburban Women. His Indictment Splits Them. by Wall Street Journal (Catherine Lucey and Annie Linskey)
Clinton Swipes the GOP’s Lyrics by Washington Post (E.J. Dionne Jr.)

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023 Jun 20, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 16:40)
What Punishment Fits the Crime? The Pittsburgh Tree of Life Shooter Found Guilty of Horrific Crimes, Raising Debate Over Capital Punishment

Gunman guilty in shooting deaths of 11 worshippers at Pittsburgh Tree of Life synagogue by USA Today (Jeanine Santucci)
Almost all Louisiana death row prisoners ask John Bel Edwards to spare their lives by Picayune Times (James Finn)

Part II (16:40 - 23:13)
To Censor or Not to Censor Explicit Material of Children on Social Media? — That is the Question Advocates and Allies of the LGBTQ Revolution Are Reluctant to Answer

The EARN IT Act poses risks to LGBTQ communities online, advocates say. Here's how by USA Today (Ella Lee)

Part III (23:13 - 27:04)
You Can’t Make This Up: Anheuser-Busch Accepts Lead Marketing Award at Cannes Event After Trans Marketing Disaster

After Bud Light Debacle, AB InBev Takes a Bow at Ad-Biz Oscars by Wall Street Journal (Katie Deighton)

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Monday, June 19, 2023 Jun 19, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 07:15)
A Massive Revolution on the Moral Landscape: USA Today Publishes Story Arguing That High Financial Cost of “Having a Baby” For LGBTQ Couples Is Discriminatory and Unjust

'Still a lot of hurdles': For LGBTQ+ couples, the path to in vitro fertilization is harder by USA Today (Bailey Schulz)

Part II (07:15 - 19:28)
Will the American Insurance Payer Subsidize the Moral Revolution?: The Rising Tide of the Sexual Revolution Reaches Ever Higher
Part III (19:28 - 30:19)
Brilliant Minds, Dark Turns in Life, and Big Questions: Two Recent Obituaries Raise Massive Moral Questions

Daniel Ellsberg, Who Leaked the Pentagon Papers, Is Dead at 92 by New York Times (Robert D. McFadden)
Ted Kaczynski, ‘Unabomber’ Who Attacked Modern Life, Dies at 81 by New York Times (Alex Traub)

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Friday, June 16, 2023 Jun 16, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 05:56)
Is the Transgender Movement More Than Just Ideology? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part II (05:56 - 13:26)
How Should Christians Think About Working For a Company That Hosts and Promotes LGBTQ Events? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (13:26 - 19:38)
Does the U.S. Intelligence Whistleblower’s Potential Confirmation of Aliens Have Implications for the Gospel of Jesus Christ? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 17-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part IV (19:38 - 22:26)
What Will Our Bodies Be Like After the Second Coming of Christ? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 6-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part V (22:26 - 25:16)
When We Use the Term ‘Elite’ to Refer to the Moral Revolutionaries, Are We Speaking Too Highly of Them? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, June 15, 2023 Jun 15, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:16)
Who Will Win the Republican Presidential Nomination?: The Unprecedented Republican Presidential Race Ahead of the 2024 Primary Election

The G.O.P. Has Drifted, but Mike Pence Is as Conservative as Ever by New York Times (Jonathan Swan)

Part II (12:16 - 19:46)
From Conservative Conduct to Conservative Confrontation: Ron Desantis and His Political Strategy in the Fight for the Republican Presidential Nomination

With Migrant Flights, DeSantis Shows Stoking Outrage Is the Point by New York Times (Shane Goldmacher)

Part III (19:46 - 25:48)
Are Sports Taking Over the Family?: Some Christian Considerations for the Role of Children’s Sports for the Family

Are You an Exhausted Spring Sports Parent? This Is for You by Wall Street Journal (Jason Gay)

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Jun 14, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:14)
Don’t Buy the Book Bans Propaganda: The Issue is More Complicated Than the Revolutionaries Want You to Think

Republican lawmaker warns Broward libraries’ ‘I read banned books’ effort could prompt retaliation by Sun Sentinel (Anthony Man)

Part II (13:14 - 18:45)
The Bible is Pornographic Now?: Utah School Board Pulls Bible from Elementary School Libraries

Protester opposed to book bans gets Bible pulled from some Utah schools by Washington Post (Justine McDaniel)
‘Sex-ridden’ Bible banned from schools in Utah by The Times (Hugh Tomlinson)

Part III (18:45 - 19:49)
The Argument Over Book Bans Becomes National Issue: President Biden Announces Coordinator Position to Monitor “Growing Threat” of Book Bans

FACT SHEET:Biden-⁠Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Protect LGBTQI+ Communities by White House

Part IV (19:49 - 24:06)
‘Even the French Are Blushing’: France’s Finance Minister Sparks Controversy After Publishing Steamy Novel

Racy Novel by France’s Finance Minister Has Even the French Blushing by Wall Street Journal (Noemie Bisserbe and Sam Schechner)

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023 Jun 13, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:59)
How the LGBTQ Revolution Game is Being Played: Human Rights Campaign Declares State of Emergency over LGBTQ Issues

For the First Time Ever, Human Rights Campaign Officially Declares ‘State of Emergency’ for LGBTQ+ Americans; Issues National Warning and Guidebook to Ensure Safety for LGBTQ+ Residents and Travelers by Human Rights Campaign (HRC Staff)
'State of emergency': LGBTQ Americans given dire warning from Human Rights Campaign by USA Today (Claire Thornton)
Yes, We’re in an L.G.B.T.Q. State of Emergency by New York Times (Charles Blow)

Part II (13:59 - 17:01)
Pride Month Seeks Even More Consumer Support: The LGBTQ Pressure on Companies to Corporate Capitulation

Businesses that practice real Pride Month allyship will be on the right side of history by USA Today (Kelley Robinson)

Part III (17:01 - 23:57)
Disney Remakes Spark Debate Between Those on the Left: The Argument Within the Left on How to Keep the Animated Classics “Relevant”

The Man Reimagining Disney Classics for Today’s World by New York Times (Brooks Barnes)

Part IV (23:57 - 25:51)
Digital Media Destabilizes CNN: Chris Licht Steps Down as CEO of CNN

Los Angeles Times to Cut More Than 10% of Newsroom by New York Times (Katie Robertson)

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Monday, June 12, 2023 Jun 12, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:18)
America on Trial: The Trump Indictment and the Trial of the Rule of Law and the American Order

Trump’s Case Puts the Justice System on Trial, in a Test of Public Credibility by New York Times (Peter Baker)
A Destructive Trump Indictment by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)

Part II (10:18 - 14:57)
An Engagement Ring Recession and Future of Marriage: A Decline in the Purchase of Engagement Rings Tells a Bigger Story

What All the Single Ladies (and Men) Say About the Economy by New York Times (Jeanna Smialek and Jason Karaian)

Part III (14:57 - 24:36)
‘A Scientist’s Sexuality Shouldn’t Matter’: Theoretical Physicist Makes Important Argument Regarding Effects of DEI on Science as a Field of Study

A Scientist’s Sexuality Shouldn’t Matter by Wall Street Journal (Lawrence Krauss)

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Friday, June 9, 2023 Jun 09, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:41)
A Big Life on the Screen of the 20th Century: The Life and Legacy of Pat Robertson, Dead at 93
Part II (11:41 - 16:56)
Smoke Like the Eruption of a Major Volcano Hangs Over US East Coast: Worldview Arguments Rage in the Midst of the Fallout of Dangerous Wildfires in Canada

Wildfires and Progressive Climate-Change Deniers by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)

Part III (16:56 - 21:34)
Is It Acceptable to Worship on Another Day of the Week Besides the Lord’s Day In Order to Make Space for Other Activities Like Sports? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 15-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part IV (21:34 - 23:32)
Why Was Jesus Baptized By John the Baptist? Did John the Baptist Wear Camel Skin Out of Sadness? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (23:32 - 26:00)
Can A Christ Follower Responsibly Work For a Company That Supports the LGBTQ Revolution? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, June 8, 2023 Jun 08, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:31)
Medicine, Morality, or Law? Florida District Judge Halts Florida Law Banning Trans Hormone Treatments for Children and Teens
Part II (11:31 - 18:20)
For the PGA Tour, Money Evidently Speaks Louder Than Morals: Merger With LIV Golf Comes With Big Moral Questions

PGA Tour and LIV Golf Agree to Alliance, Ending Golf’s Bitter Fight by New York Times (Alan Blinder)
The PGA Tour Partners With Its Nemesis LIV. The Money Wins Again. by Wall Street Journal (Jason Gay)

Part III (18:20 - 23:50)
D-Day, 79 Years Later: Profound Gratitude to the Heroes Who Stormed the Beaches of Normandy and Changed History

‘It was tough’: World War II veterans return to Utah Beach to mark D-Day’s 79th anniversary by Associated Press (Sylvie Corbet and Jeffrey Schaeffer)

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023 Jun 07, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 15:44)
The Three Ages of Modern Media: Looking at the Shape of Our Media Challenge

Hundreds of Gannett Journalists Walk Out by New York Times (Katie Robertson)

Part II (15:44 - 21:28)
Digital Media and the Brave New World of News Media: Technology is Reshaping the Media Landscape

CNN CEO Chris Licht Apologizes to Staff, Saying He Overshadowed Network’s Achievements by Wall Street Journal (Amol Sharma and Isabella Simonetti)
Inside the Meltdown at CNN by The Atlantic (Tim Alberta)

Part III (21:28 - 26:37)
‘Customer Ratings Have Become Meaningless’: A Culture Where ‘Average’ Is Rated As ‘Superb’ Just Might Have a Problem

Customer Ratings Have Become Meaningless. ‘People Hand Out 5 Stars Like It’s Candy.’ by Wall Street Journal (Preetika Rana)

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023 Jun 06, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 06:16)
India’s Deadly Train Crash: Human Error or Mechanical Failure? Sometimes it Comes Down to Both
Part II (06:16 - 23:33)
Just One Issue of USA Today Reveals the Transformed Moral Landscape: It Also Reveals Finger-pointing at Both Parents and Christianity

Pride month arrives as wave of anti-LGBTQ bills make many states less equitable by USA Today (Charisse Jones)
Russian tennis player Daria Kasatkina showing true bravery by coming out by USA Today (Dan Wolken)
Senate advances same-sex marriage bill that also includes religious freedom protections by USA Today (Savannah Kuchar and Ledyard King)
'Rejected solely because of your identity': Homeless LGBTQ youths face unique challenges by USA Today (Claire Thornton)

Part III (23:33 - 24:50)
There Is More (and Less) to This Story: The Inverted Math of the Moral Revolutionaries

Same-Sex Couples Accounted for 1% of Households in 2020, Census Shows by Wall Street Journal (Paul Overberg and Anthony DeBarros)

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Monday, June 5, 2023 Jun 05, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:57)
Was the Debt Ceiling Crisis a Manufactured Drama? Not Entirely, But There Was a Political Plot and a Predictable Resolution
Part II (13:57 - 19:22)
A Parable of America’s Fracturing Entertainment Culture: What the Viewership of the Finale of ‘Succession’ Teaches About the American Public and New Media
Part III (19:22 - 23:18)
Stories and the Imago Dei: Humans Are Storytelling Creatures — And Our Place in God's Story Matters Most
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Friday, June 2, 2023 Jun 02, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:48)
Target Has Redefined its Business Model to Force Its Consumers to Make a Choice: Will They Support the LGBTQ Revolution Or Not?

Combative Consumers Change the Marketing Strategy for Target and Bud Light by Wall Street Journal (Katie Deighton and Patrick Coffee)
Target may have 'lost control of the narrative' as financial losses, LGBT anger mounts: consumer researchers by Fox News (David Rutz)

Part II (13:48 - 17:25)
Should Christians Do Business With Companies Who Support Causes We Cannot? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (17:25 - 19:52)
How Should Protestant Christians Think About the “Incorruption” of a Nun? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (19:52 - 24:53)
Should Christians Just Accept the Inevitability of AI Technologies to Get Ahead of the Curve? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, June 1, 2023 Jun 01, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:49)
Well, Are Humans Facing the Threat of Extinction by Artificial Intelligence or Not?: The Argument Over the Consequences of AI Rages On

A.I. Poses ‘Risk of Extinction,’ Industry Leaders Warn by New York Times (Kevin Roose)
Leading experts warn of a risk of extinction from AI by NPR (Vanessa Romo)

Part II (12:49 - 19:49)
The Morality of Knowledge and Technological Determinism: Big Worldview Issues Behind AI Technologies
Part III (19:49 - 25:34)
No, AI Will Not Lead to Our Extinction, But We Do Need Protection — From Ourselves

AI Poses ‘Risk of Extinction’ on Par With Pandemics and Nuclear War, Tech Executives Warn by Wall Street Journal (Alyssa Lukpat)
California Takes On Candy Makers With Bill Opponents Call the ‘Skittles Ban’ by Wall Street Journal (Kristina Peterson)

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023 May 31, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:06)
Uganda’s Clear Signal to the West — We Reject Your LGBTQ Revolution: Uganda Passes Law Criminalizing Specific Expressions of Homosexuality

Ugandan President Signs Anti-Gay Law That Includes Death Penalty as a Punishment by New York Times (Abdi Latif Dahir)

Part II (09:06 - 17:15)
President Biden Declares Uganda’s Law ‘A Tragic Violation of Universal Human Rights’ — But What Universal Human Rights, Specifically?
Part III (17:15 - 26:54)
Who to Watch in the 2024 Election: Will the Socially Conservative, Fiscally Liberal Voter Make Up the Significant ‘Swing Vote’ in the Next Presidential Election?

Ron DeSantis and the ‘Scaffle’ Vote by New York Times (David Leonhardt)

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023 May 30, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:44)
Biden and McCarthy Strike a Deal to Avert Debt Default, But Can They Muster Enough Votes? The Worldview Dimensions Get Complicated
Part II (10:44 - 16:16)
Strong Islam Equals Strong Turkey? Worldview Considerations of President Erdogan’s Election to Unprecedented Third Term in Turkey

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Part III (16:16 - 25:48)
From the Byzantium and the Roman Empire to the Ottoman Empire and Modern Turkey: Why So Much History Intersects In One Nation

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Friday, May 26, 2023 May 26, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 14:12)
Social Media Preys on the Young: The Federal Government Sounds the Alarm on Dangers of Social Media Use Among Adolescents

Social Media Could Pose ‘Profound Risk of Harm’ to Young People’s Mental Health, Surgeon General Warns by Wall Street Journal (Jennifer Calfas)
Teenagers Resent Social Media. They Also Resent Efforts to Take It Away. by New York Times (Troy Closson, Olivia Bensimon, Wesley Parnell and Michael D. Regan)

Part II (14:12 - 18:41)
How is Jesus God’s Son? How Can He Be God and Man at the Same Time? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 12-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part III (18:41 - 21:27)
Why Did You Not Mention the Connection of Satanism to The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence on The Briefing? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (21:27 - 23:54)
How Would You Respond to a Christian Couple Who Argues They Can Cohabitate So Long as They Do Not Sleep Together? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (23:54 - 28:54)
To What Degree Do We Legislate Morality Without Creating a Theocracy? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, May 25, 2023 May 25, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 07:19)
The Moral Revolution’s Targeting of Institutions: It’s Not an Accident, It’s a Strategy
Part II (07:19 - 17:11)
The Fight for Institutions Will Come to Your Christian College: Houghton University Under Scrutiny After Firing Employees For Using Preferred Pronouns in Email Signature

A University Fired 2 Employees for Including Their Pronouns in Emails by New York Times (Liam Stack)

Part III (17:11 - 24:29)
Trust Teachers Over Parents? Beware the Progressive Bandwagon Telling Parents to Go Home
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Wednesday, May 24, 2023 May 24, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 14:43)
The ‘Religious Right’ in Japan? The Moral Revolution Hits an Unexpected Obstacle. It’s Probably Not What You Think

The Religious Right’s Hidden Sway as Japan Trails Allies on Gay Rights by New York Times (Motoko Rich and Hikari Hida)

Part II (14:43 - 20:57)
The Centrality of Bathrooms in the Culture War: It’s Not By Accident

Ron DeSantis Knows That the Best Place to Humiliate People Is in the Bathroom by New York Times (Lydia Polgreen)

Part III (20:57 - 24:13)
You Can Have Celebrity or Deep Privacy — But Not Both. Lessons from Prince Harry and Meghan
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Tuesday, May 23, 2023 May 23, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 17:15)
Are Morals Just Values? Does Moral Truth Change by Consensus? Confronting the Political and Moral Challenge of Communitarianism

GOP’s Presidential Candidate Must Find America’s Moral Center by Wall Street Journal (William A. Galston)

Part II (17:15 - 24:01)
Let’s Test the Theory of the Middle Ground: Case Study Number One, Bud Light

How Bud Light Blew It by Wall Street Journal (Jennifer Maloney)
Bud Light maker stripped of LGBTQ+ rating for caving to Dylan Mulvaney backlash by USA Today (Jessica Guynn)

Part III (24:01 - 28:55)
Let’s Test the Theory of the Middle Ground: Case Study Number Two, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence in Dodger Stadium

Dodgers Reverse Course and Reinvite Group to Pride Night by New York Times (Benjamin Hoffman)
Dodgers apologize and invite Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to Pride Night by LA Times (Steve Henson and Sonja Sharp)
The Dodgers faltered by disinviting the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence but came to their senses by LA Times (LZ Granderson)

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Monday, May 22, 2023 May 22, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 04:20)
Political Impasse Broken in Nebraska: Historic Legislative Session Leads to Double Issue Bill on Abortion and Transgender Questions

Nebraska Passes Restrictions on Abortion, Gender-Affirming Care for Minors by Wall Street Journal (Jennifer Calphas)

Part II (04:20 - 16:10)
Human Work and Human Dignity: The Political and Moral Disagreement Over Welfare Work Requirements Exposed
Part III (16:10 - 25:07)
Will Ukraine Fly American F-16 Jets?: The Biden Administration Possibly Allowing Transfer of Coveted U.S. Fighter Planes to Ukraine — Why?
Part IV (25:07 - 28:09)
Drag Queens, a Moral Barometer of Our Time: Northwest Arkansas Arts Center Loses Board Members After Instituting Restrictions on Drag Shows with Minors Present

Seven Walton Arts Center board members resign in wake of NWA Pride decision by Fayetteville Flyer

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Friday, May 19, 2023 May 19, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:16)
So They Knew He Was Abusing National Secrets? Revelations About the Airman Who Posted Top Secret Documents Online

Military Caught Airman Mishandling Secrets Before Arrest but Left Him in Job by New York Times (Glenn Thrush and Robin Stein)

Part II (08:16 - 15:20)
Big Questions About the Big Heist: German Court Convicts $100 Million Jewel Thieves, But Leaves Questions Unanswered

German Court Convicts Five Men for Green Vault Jewel Heist by New York Times (Christopher F. Schuetze)

Part III (15:20 - 19:33)
How Should Christians Think About Being a Spy? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

Spycraft and Soulcraft on the Front Lines of History: A Conversation with James Olson by AlbertMohler.com (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)

Part IV (19:33 - 20:37)
Is Stoicism Compatible with Christianity? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (20:37 - 23:32)
More Ethical Complexities About Birth Control: Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (22:25 - 23:32)
Why Not Address the Role Men Often Play When a Woman Has an Abortion? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VII (23:32 - 26:01)
How Can Homeschool Families Prepare Their Children’s Transcripts to Apply to College? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, May 18, 2023 May 18, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:09)
Political Drama in North Carolina Over Abortion: State Senate Overrides Democratic Governor’s Veto of Abortion Ban in Strategic Win for Pro-Life Movement
Part II (10:09 - 15:33)
Family Lines Drawn Over Abortion: Granddaughter of Senator Jesse Helms Fights to Undo Grandfather’s Legacy

NC abortion ban is an extreme extension of my grandfather's legacy. I'm working to undo it. by USA Today (Ellen Gaddy)

Part III (15:33 - 18:19)
The Pro-Abortion Movement’s Internal Fight Over Strategy — One Debate? Use of the Word ‘Woman’

Abortion Access Keeps Winning Elections by New York Times (David Leonhardt and Lyna Bentahar)

Part IV (18:19 - 22:18)
JPMorgan Discriminates on the Basis of Religious Beliefs? Nation's Largest Bank Faces Shareholder Challenge on Cancelling of Religious Accounts

JPMorgan Targeted by Republican States Over Accusations of Religious Bias by Wall Street Journal (Jathon Sapsford)

Part V (22:18 - 25:28)
Who’s Regulating the Regulators?: Let's Hold All Responsible Fully Accountable When a Bank Fails

SVB’s Greg Becker Tells His Story by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023 May 17, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 14:30)
The Argument Over Debt Ceiling: President Biden Has No Choice But to Deal With Congress

The Case for Violating the Debt Limit Is Dangerous Nonsense by New York Times (Michael W. McConnell)

Part II (14:30 - 18:15)
The Pill Becomes Available Over the Counter? The FDA Appears to Allow Over-the-Counter Sales of Birth Control Pill

FDA panel recommends allowing birth control pill to be sold over the counter by USA Today (Christine Fernando)

Part III (18:15 - 23:23)
We Need to ‘Protect People Against Pregnancy’?: The Moral Revolution Summarized in Just a Sentence
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Tuesday, May 16, 2023 May 16, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 06:34)
Truth is Stranger Than Fiction: George Santos and Our Postmodern Identity Crisis
Part II (06:34 - 12:08)
An Athletic Phenom, Chivalry, and the Gender Binary: The Track Event That Wrought Mia Brahe-Pedersen’s Blazing 100-meter Dash

The High School Sprint Phenom Who Beat Her Prom Date by Wall Street Journal (Rachel Bachman)

Part III (12:08 - 20:47)
A Diet of Darkness: The Corrosive Nature of Social Media and the Dark Rabbit Holes in Which Our Adolescents Are Falling

TikTok Feeds Teens a Diet of Darkness by Wall Street Journal (Julie Jargon)

Part IV (20:47 - 24:10)
A Bridge Between News and Pop Culture No More: Paramount Announces MTV News Will Be Brought to an End

How MTV Broke News for a Generation by New York Times Remy Tumin

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Monday, May 15, 2023 May 15, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:23)
The Subway Tragedy? Crime? Only Time and the Rule of Law Will Tell — Some Christian Considerations on the Death of Jordan Neely

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Friday, May 12, 2023 May 12, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:34)
Disney’s Super Fans with Super Fortunes: Golden Oak and Attempted Escape From Reality

The Disney-Obsessed Shell Out Millions for Homes Inside This Exclusive Florida Community by Wall Street Journal (Katherine Clarke)

Part II (12:34 - 16:09)
‘We Worship the Mouse’: Secularization Does Not Mean an End to Worship
Part III (16:09 - 25:54)
What Do You Do When a Same-Sex Couple Invites You to Join Them for a Meal? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, May 11, 2023 May 11, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 17:35)
Failed Cities, Failed Policies, Failed Ideologies: There Is a Reason Our Big Cities Are Failing

Nordstrom leaves downtown San Francisco, joining big-city retail exodus by Washington Post (Jaclyn Peiser)
Oakland Teachers Strike for Climate Justice by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)

Part II (17:35 - 22:22)
How to Light Your Brand on Fire: Anheuser-Busch Becomes a Case Study in How to Destroy Your Customer Base

HSBC Downgrades Anheuser-Busch Stock over Bud Light Sales ‘Crisis’ by National Review (Ari Blaff)
Bud Light Maker Compensates Workers Targeted in Dylan Mulvaney Backlash by Wall Street Journal (Jennifer Maloney)

Part III (22:22 - 26:25)
Hey Navy, Take a Hint From Coach (Sen.) Tuberville: Virtue Signaling on Trans Issue Is No Way to Recruit Young Men

The U.S. Navy’s Bud Light Moment by Wall Street Journal (Tommy Tuberville)

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023 May 10, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:34)
Trust the Experts, Disregard Parents: “Book Bans” and the Battle Over the Public Schools

Book Bans Rising Rapidly in the U.S., Free Speech Groups Find by New York Times (Alexandra Alter)

Part II (13:34 - 21:52)
Grading with Equity or Equality?: The Problem of an “Equity-Based” Approach to Grading and Classwork

Schools Are Ditching Homework, Deadlines in Favor of ‘Equitable Grading’ by Wall Street Journal (Sara Randazzo)

Part III (21:52 - 24:52)
Tuscaloosa, We Have a Problem: Baseball Head Coach Relieved of Duties Over Gambling Scandal

Alabama Fires Baseball Coach After Reports of Suspicious Betting on Team’s Game by New York Times (Victor Mather)

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023 May 09, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:44)
A Deadly and Undeniable Past: Eugenics Denies the Dignity of Every Human Life
Part II (11:44 - 16:32)
Yes, Abortion and Eugenics Are Inextricably Linked: A Revisionist Moral Argument Seeks to Detach Abortion From Eugenics

Commentary: Opponents need to stop equating abortion with eugenics by LA Times (Carla Hall)

Part III (16:32 - 24:38)
Why Did Copenhagen’s Lord Mayor Write to the Mayor of Solvang, California? A Lesson in “Progressivist” Moral Posturing

Copenhagen mayor to California’s ‘Danish Capital’: Stop acting homophobic by LA Times (Hailey Branson-Potts)

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Monday, May 8, 2023 May 08, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 07:20)
Long Live the King: The Coronation of King Charles III in All of Its Continuity and Discontinuity
Part II (07:20 - 19:40)
Defender of Faith and Dissenter of Marriage? The Moral Discontinuity of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
Part III (19:40 - 24:40)
Seriously? WHO Declares End of Pandemic and CDC Meeting Leads to Coronavirus Outbreak

WHO Declares Covid-19 Pandemic Emergency Over by Wall Street Journal (Betsy McKay and Brianna Abbott)
The CDC’s Covid Outbreak by Wall Street Journal

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Friday, May 5, 2023 May 05, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 15:00)
Preparing for the Coronation of King Charles III: Some Christian Considerations Before the Crowning of Britain’s King Tomorrow
Part II (15:00 - 24:00)
If Gene Therapy Was Able to Eliminate Such Genetic Disorders as Down Syndrome, Would That Be Seen as a Morally Acceptable Procedure? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (24:00 - 26:58)
Genetic Screenings as Engine of the Culture of Death: Abortion Used Against Those with Down Syndrome
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Thursday, May 4, 2023 May 04, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:42)
Battle Over Religious Charter Schools: Why the Battle Against School Choice?

How school choice drives America’s people of faith apart by Religion News Service (Amy Laura Hall)

Part II (10:42 - 19:47)
The American Religious Intuition: Are U.S. Lawmakers More Religious Than Their Voters?

Our lawmakers are more religious than we are by Axios (Russell Contreras)

Part III (19:47 - 25:45)
Discrimination Through a Dress Code?: Texas Department of Agriculture Receives Critique for Requiring Dress Code According to Biological Gender

Texas agriculture department's new dress code is based on 'biological gender' by NPR (Jonathan Franklin)

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023 May 03, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 15:45)
What has Caused this Epidemic of Loneliness?: U.S. Surgeon General Declares Nationwide Emergency

Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation 2023 by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Vivek H. Murphy)

Part II (15:45 - 21:15)
A Moral Breakdown Caused This: Many Factors Have Led to Our Crisis of Loneliness. History Shows the Solution Will Not Come from More Isolation

Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking: surgeon general by Associated Press (Amanda Seitz)

Part III (21:15 - 23:24)
A People for God’s Glory and Human Flourishing: The Christian Responsibility to Rebuild from the Ruins What Society Has Demolished
Part IV (23:24 - 25:31)
Dennis the Menace, a Metaphor: What the Relationship of Dennis and Mr. Wilson Teaches Us About Flourishing Neighborhoods

The Power of a Good Neighborhood by Wall Street Journal (Susan Pinker)

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023 May 02, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:44)
Medical Elites Serving the Moral Revolutionaries: Journal of the American Medical Association Publishes Article Addressing Prostate Cancer in Transgender Women

Prostate Cancer in Transgender Women in the Veterans Affairs Health System, 2000-2022 by Journal of the American Medical Association (Farnoosh Nik-Ahd, Amanda De Hoedt, and Christi Butler)

Part II (08:44 - 16:00)
Conservative Americans Aren’t the Only Ones Rejecting Same-Sex Marriage: What’s Happening in India and Italy?

Italy Strips Some Gay Couples of Parental Recognition by Wall Street Journal (Margherita Stancati)

Part III (16:00 - 27:37)
A Theological Revolution in an Obituary: Rabbi Harold S. Kushner Dies at 88

Rabbi Harold S. Kushner, Reassuring Best-Selling Author, Dies at 88 by New York Times (Sam Roberts)

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Monday, May 1, 2023 May 01, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:53)
A Major Debate in the Pro-Life Movement Right Now: Should Pro-Life Efforts Target Federal Legislation, or Should It Focus on Legislation in the States, or Both?

What comes now in the great battle for life? by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)

Part II (11:53 - 19:12)
The Temptation of Evangelical Moral Relativism: Holding the Line When Members of Christian Families Face Sin and Disorder

Montana governor lobbied by non-binary son to reject anti-trans bills by The Guardian (Sam Levine)

Part III (19:12 - 27:13)
The Legacy of Sin is Very Long: ‘Nazi Cloud’ Hangs Over Jewelry Auction in New York and the Release of Dutch Archive of Accused Nazi Collaborators

Nazi Cloud Hangs Over One of the Largest Jewelry Sales in History by New York Times (Zachary Small)
Dutch to Make Public the Files on Accused Nazi Collaborators by New York Times (Nina Segal)

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Friday, April 28, 2023 Apr 28, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 06:46)
‘My Best Day in the Navy is When I Survived Dec. 7, 1941. It Was Also My Worst Day.’: The Oldest Survivor of the U.S.S. Arizona Sinking Dies at 102

Ken Potts, Oldest Survivor of U.S.S. Arizona Sinking, Dies at 102 by New York Times (Sam Roberts)

Part II (06:46 - 15:48)
The Quest for Justice Must Not End: The Last Remaining Nuremberg Prosecutor Dies at 103

Benjamin B. Ferencz, Last Surviving Nuremberg Prosecutor, Dies at 103 by New York Times (Robert D. McFadden)

Part III (15:48 - 18:53)
Gender and the Trinity? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (18:53 - 19:58)
You Said Our Culture is on a Transgressive Trajectory. Did the Term ‘Transgressive’ Originate With You? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (19:58 - 21:12)
Would Those Brought Back from the Dead (like Lazarus) Have Regretted Returning to Earthly Life? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (21:12 - 23:29)
How Can I Know God’s Plan for My Life and Find Contentment in It Without Fear? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a College Student Listener of The Briefing
Part VII (23:29 - 26:07)
Is the Use of Artificial Intelligence for School Work Ethical? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, April 27, 2023 Apr 27, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:06)
Commercial Opportunity Meets Temptation in Sport: Professional and Collegiate Sports Reckon with Corruption of Sports Betting

NFL Suspends Five Players for Sports Gambling by Wall Street Journal (Andrew Beaton)

Part II (11:06 - 17:04)
A Sticky Standard Over ‘Sticky Stuff’: MLB’s Recent Rosin Controversy Highlights the Pervasiveness of Sin and Both the Necessity and Limitation of Rules in a Fallen World

MLB Suspends Max Scherzer Over Use of ‘Sticky Stuff’ by Wall Street Journal (Lindsey Adler)

Part III (17:04 - 25:19)
The De-Incentivization of Work: Work is not a ‘Wacko’ Idea, Mr. President

Is Work for Welfare ‘Wacko’? by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023 Apr 26, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:08)
Here We Go Again? Campaign 2024 Takes Shape as President Biden Announces Campaign for Second Term

Biden Has Held the Fewest News Conferences Since Reagan. Any Questions? by New York Times (Michael D. Shear)

Part II (10:08 - 15:12)
A Campaign Built on a Radical Redefinition of Freedom: President Joe Biden’s Presidential Campaign Reveal Shows His Evolution on Some of Our Culture’s Biggest Moral Issues
Part III (15:12 - 26:17)
An Astounding Moment in Church History: Conservative Anglicans Break from Archbishop of Canterbury Over Blessings of Same-Sex Unions

Conservative Anglicans Call for Break With Archbishop of Canterbury Over Same-Sex Blessings by Wall Street Journal (Francis X. Rocca)
Justin Welby rejected as leader by conservative Anglicans over same-sex blessings by BBC (Harry Farley)

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023 Apr 25, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:04)
A Bet on the Transgressive Trajectory of the Culture: Bud Light, Ulta, and Nike Go Public with Sponsorship of the Transgender Revolution
Part II (13:04 - 17:23)
A Vote for Sanity and Honesty to Save Women’s Sports: GOP House Votes That Restrictions of Biological Males from Competing as Females Falls Under Title IX Regulations

GOP lawmakers don't care about women's sports or the athletes who play them by USA Today (Nancy Armour)

Part III (17:23 - 24:20)
The Real Enemy is the Cisgender Majority and the Affirmation of Normativity: The Transgender Revolution’s Great Enemy

Sports need to discuss cisgender discomfort over transgender athletes winning by Out Sports (Karleigh Webb)
Gut feelings and logic coincide when trans athletes wreck women’s sports by Washington Examiner (Hugo Gurdon)

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Monday, April 24, 2023 Apr 24, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:32)
The Abortion Fight Thrown Back to Lower Courts: SCOTUS Issues Order in Fight Over Mail-in Abortion Pill
Part II (09:32 - 15:05)
A Human Pesticide or Method of Liberation?: The Worldview Divide Over Mifepristone—and Abortion by Any Means
Part III (15:05 - 22:12)
Who are the Good Guys in Sudan?: The Country’s Civil War Sheds Light on the Complexity of Its Current Conflict
Part IV (22:12 - 25:16)
A Rapid, Unscheduled Disassembly: Space X’s Successful, Albeit Short-Lived, Mission This Weekend
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Friday, April 21, 2023 Apr 21, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 01:41)
A Word from the Heart: My Sincerest Thanks to Listeners for Prayer and Encouragement
Part II (01:41 - 11:46)
Once a Technological Innovation Now a Bygone Artifact: Netflix Ditches DVD Rental Business

Netflix Will End Its DVD Service, 5.2 Billion Discs Later by New York Times (Nicole Sperling)

Part III (11:46 - 14:39)
A Parable of the Decline of the Value of Weddings?: David’s Bridal Files Bankruptcy for Second Time in Five Years
Part IV (14:39 - 23:24)
How Should Christians Think About Snowflake Adoptions? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (23:24 - 26:45)
What is the Difference Between Reading About Violence and Watching It in a Movie? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 13-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part VI (26:45 - 27:31)
What Does It Mean for Jesus to Be Tempted in Every Way? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VII (27:31 - 29:55)
Could Mankind Experience Physical Injuries Before The Fall? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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No Briefing Thursday, April 20, 2023 Apr 20, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:01 - 00:02)
An Update Regarding The Briefing
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No Briefing Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Apr 19, 2023

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Part I (00:01 - 00:02)
An Update Regarding The Briefing
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No Briefing Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Apr 18, 2023

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An Update Regarding The Briefing
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No Briefing Monday, April 17, 2023 Apr 17, 2023

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Part I (00:01 - 00:02)
An Update Regarding The Briefing
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Friday, April 14, 2023 Apr 14, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:19)
Moore’s Law and Our Brave New World: Gordon E. Moore Dies at 94

Gordon E. Moore, Intel Co-Founder Behind Moore’s Law, Dies at 94 by New York Times (Holcomb B. Noble and Katie Hafner)

Part II (08:19 - 11:23)
Why Weren’t Comstock Laws Recognized in Connection to the Abortion Pill Long Ago? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (11:23 - 12:41)
Why is the LGBTQ Agenda So Strong in the UK? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (12:41 - 14:51)
To What Degree Has the Image of God Been Degraded in Our Lives Because of Sin? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (14:51 - 17:10)
Do Animals Have Souls? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (17:10 - 18:39)
Will We Have Our Memories in Heaven? Will We Know Our Family and Friends in Heaven? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VII (18:39 - 20:29)
Are There Religious Liberty Protections for Churches That Allow Them to Delineate Between Which Non-Christian Groups Can Rent Their Spaces? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VIII (20:29 - 22:09)
Is It a Sin to Speed While Driving? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IX (22:09 - 24:49)
If I Was Baptized As an Infant, Should I Be Re-Baptized As An Adult After I Came to Faith in Christ? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, April 13, 2023 Apr 13, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:47)
Abortion Brings College Students to the Polls: How Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Election Was Highly Affected by Young Liberal Turnout

How Wisconsin liberals set record campus turnout in court election by Washington Post (Dan Balz and Dylan Wells)

Part II (09:47 - 17:25)
‘Unpopular in France and Untrusted Beyond It’: Macron Further Complicates Allyship to the West After Trip to China

France’s Macron Renews Call for a Sovereign Europe Less Reliant on Foreign Powers by Wall Street Journal (Noemie Bisserbe and Laurence Norman)
From Red Carpet to Doghouse: Macron Returns From China to Allied Dismay by New York Times (Roger Cohen)

Part III (17:25 - 23:41)
They Will Not Only Target the Catholics: Religious Liberty for Evangelicals isNot Safe When Government Agencies Target Catholic Organizations

DOJ Recommends No Jail Time for Trans Catholic Church Vandal by National Review (Jeff Zymeri)
Paxton Demands Answers After Anti-Catholic Bias was Revealed Within the FBI by Texas Attorney General

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Apr 12, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:34)
“I’ll Affirm Your Lifestyle If You’ll Affirm Mine”: A Powerful Engine of Change in Our Cultural Moment

US support for LGBTQ rights grows even as gap widens between Democrats and Republicans, survey says by USA Today (Marc Ramirez)

Part II (11:34 - 15:25)
Further From Scriptural Revelation So More Immoral?: PRRI Study Reveals Theology Matters
Part III (15:25 - 19:47)
State Governors Partake in Blatant Political and Moral Defiance: Liberal State Leaders Stockpile Abortion Pills

Healey, in bid to ‘ride out’ legal challenge, moves to stockpile 15,000 mifepristone doses in Massachusetts by USA Today (Matt Stout and Mike Damiano)

Part IV (19:47 - 26:44)
Majority of Millennials Own Homes Now – Here’s Why That Matters

Report: More millennial households own than rent. Here's where they're buying. by USA Today (Bailey Schulz)

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Apr 11, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 15:31)
A Political Parable of Our Cultural Age: Chicago’s Mayoral Election

You Can’t Throw the Bums Out if You’ve Voted With Your Feet by Wall Street Journal (Allysia Finley)
As ominous clouds gather over Chicago, progressivism marches on by Washington Post (Jim Geraghty)
Chicago Gets What It Voted For by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)

Part II (15:31 - 21:05)
(Some) Comstock Laws Are Still in Effect?: A New Revelation Dawns on the Political Left
Part III (21:05 - 23:09)
A Very Dark Day in Kentucky: Unspeakable Tragedy in Louisville Yesterday
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Monday, April 10, 2023 Apr 10, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 03:23)
Federal Judge Takes a Stand for Unborn Life and Women’s Health: Case Over Mifepristone Sparks Abortion Pill Debate
Part II (03:23 - 15:25)
Abortion is Reshaping the Political Landscape, and It Poses a Huge Challenge to the Pro-Life Movement — We Are About to Find Out What Pro-Lifers Are Made Of

The GOP’s Abortion Flop by Wall Street Journal (Kimberley A. Strassel)
Wisconsin Rout Points to Democrats’ Enduring Post-Dobbs Strength by New York Times (Reid J. Epstein)
The Abortion Ban Backlash Is Starting to Freak Out Republicans by New York Times (Michelle Goldberg)

Part III (15:25 - 21:18)
Will Title IX Mean Boys on Girls’ Teams? Biden Administration Undermines Fairness in Support of LGBTQ Revolution

Biden proposal would bar schools from enacting outright bans on trans athletes by Associated Press (Collin Binkley)

Part IV (21:18 - 24:29)
The Shifting Tides of Politics in Arizona and North Carolina — What to Watch to Prepare for the 2024 Election Cycle
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Friday, April 7, 2023 Apr 07, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:25)
Good Friday, Indeed: The Centrality of the Cross and Resurrection to Christian Hope
Part II (09:25 - 13:42)
Did Jesus Have Free Will? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (13:42 - 15:32)
Did Jesus Sweat Blood in the Garden of Gethsemane, or Were His Tears Merely Like Drops of Blood? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (15:32 - 21:11)
What Are Your Thoughts on Andy Stanley’s Apologetic Method of Focusing on the Resurrection of Christ Apart from Scriptural Authority? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (21:11 - 23:12)
Why Did Jesus Not Have to Stay Dead For Eternity? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (23:12 - 27:20)
Why Is the Shed Blood of Jesus So Important? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, April 6, 2023 Apr 06, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 06:11)
Russia Pushes Finland into the Arms of NATO: How Putin is Reshaping of the Global Geo-Political Map
Part II (06:11 - 15:37)
A Long Commitment Based in a Fascinating History: Finland’s Neutrality Comes to an End
Part III (15:37 - 21:52)
President Biden Will Skip the Coronation of Britain’s King Charles III — And There Is a Long History Behind That Decision
Part IV (21:52 - 28:55)
The ‘Special Relationship’ That Now Unites the United States and Britain Took a Long Time to Develop: Does Anyone Remember War Plan Red?
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Wednesday, April 5, 2023 Apr 05, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:18)
A Dark Day in American History, But What Does it Mean? Former President Donald J. Trump Arraigned in New York Court on 34 Felony Charges

Five takeaways from the Trump indictment in New York by Washington Post (Philip Bump)
The Trump indictment is a dangerous leap on the highest of wires by Washington Post (Ruth Marcus)

Part II (08:18 - 15:34)
Lord, Please Save Us From Ourselves: The Dangerous Political Precedent Set in That Manhattan Court Today
Part III (15:34 - 25:54)
A Precedent-Shattering Election: Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Flips With Huge Implications for the Future of American Politics

Liberals win control of Wisconsin Supreme Court ahead of abortion case by Washington Post (Patrick Marley)

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Apr 04, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 02:05)
A Seismic Moment in U.S. History As Future Hangs in the Balance: The Rule of Law on Trial in New York and the Battle Over Wisconsin’s Supreme Court

The Trump indictment and the rule of law on trial by WORLD Opinons (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)

Part II (02:05 - 15:18)
Parents Dare to Challenge Books? Librarians Complain About Parents Disrupting Moral Revolution

Attempts to Ban Books Doubled in 2022 by New York Times (Alexandra Alter and Elizabeth A. Harris)

Part III (15:18 - 21:08)
The House of Representatives Isn’t Representative Enough?: Harvard Professor Makes Case for Expanding Representatives by the Thousands – Here’s Why It Won’t Work

The House was supposed to grow with population. It didn’t. Let’s fix that. by New York Times (Danielle Allen)
Just how big should the House be? Let’s do the math. by New York Times (Danielle Allen)
How big should the House be? Here’s what readers suggested. by New York Times (Danielle Allen)

Part IV (21:08 - 26:41)
Will Legalized Gambling Take Over College Sports? Universities in Hot Water over Promotion of Sports Betting on Campuses

Facing Criticism, a Gambling Company and a University End Their Deal by New York Times (Kevin Draper)

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Monday, April 3, 2023 Apr 03, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:37)
Morally Bankrupt Regimes Act Repressively: Why Russia Arrested a Reporter from the Wall Street Journal Last Week

Journalist’s arrest threatens reporting from Russia by Associated Press (David Bauder)
Russia Takes a Journalist Hostage by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)

Part II (13:37 - 17:44)
Echoes of the Great Terror of the Stalin Era: Russian Father Arrested for Thought Crimes—Thought Crimes Found in the Art of His 13-Year-Old Daughter

A Child’s Drawing, a Dad’s Antiwar Posts, and Russia’s Latest Orphan by New York Times (Valerie Hopkins)

Part III (17:44 - 25:54)
Moral Hazard is a Risk for All: For example, How the Biden Administration is Rewarding Bad Behavior

The Moral Hazard of Joe Biden’s Presidency by Wall Street Journal (Daniel Henninger)

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Friday, March 31, 2023 Mar 31, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:25)
A Momentous Act in American History: Former President Trump to Be First President or Former President Indicted on Criminal Charges – What Does This Mean?
Part II (09:25 - 14:12)
Is There A Predictable, Historical Progression in the Modern Era That Leads to a Liberal Free Fall? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (14:12 - 18:14)
If Jesus is God, Why Does His Death Matter? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (18:14 - 24:14)
Can Virtue Be Taught? Are Humans Born with a Moral Compass and Virtue? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (24:14 - 26:16)
Why Doesn’t God Answer My Prayers? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, March 30, 2023 Mar 30, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 14:53)
A Heroic Testimony to the Goodness of God’s Assignment to Government: The Courageous Response of the Officers in Nashville

Experts say police response in Nashville was ‘exact opposite’ to Uvalde by Washington Post (Robert Klemko)

Part II (14:53 - 16:50)
Vestiges of God’s Glory: Christians Show Courage and Faith in the Face of Unspeakable Evil

A Place of Sanctuary Is Punctured by the Reality of Gun Violence in America by New York Times (Emily Cochrane, Eliza Fawcett, Jesus Jiménez and Rick Rojas)

Part III (16:50 - 25:08)
‘Parental Rights’ Is Just an Advantageous Political Term?: The Battle Over Public Education (And Much More) Rages On

What the Republican Push for ‘Parents’ Rights’ Is Really About by New York Times (Jamelle Bouie)

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023 Mar 29, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 15:24)
A Search for Motive and Explanation in a Deeply Divided America: The Transforming Narrative of the Nashville Shooting

Most mass shooting suspects are male. by New York Times (Emily Schmall)
Police seek motive as Nashville school shooting captures the attention of a divided nation by LA Times (Terry Castleman, Alexandra E. Petri, and Kevin Rector)

Part II (15:24 - 16:51)
‘Take Heart, I Have Overcome the World’: Hope for the Christian in a Dark, Fallen World
Part III (16:51 - 26:59)
Crime and Rehabilitation?: San Quentin Prison Set to Become a Rehabilitation Center

California will remake San Quentin prison, emphasizing rehab by Associated Press (Janie Har and Sophie Austin)

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Mar 28, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 07:47)
Heartbreak in Nashville: Horrific Tragedy as Shooter Takes the Lives of 3 Children and 3 Adults at the Christian School
Part II (07:47 - 15:25)
Is Reality Dawning in Elite Sports?: World Athletics Council Restrict Transgender Women from Competition as Women

Transgender track and field athletes can't compete in women's international events by NPR (Juliana Kim)
World Athletics votes to ban transgender athletes from women’s events by Washington Post (Les Carpenter)

Part III (15:25 - 18:47)
The Big Issue Facing the Oldest Population on Earth: Italy Has a Huge Birth Rate Problem

Who Will Take Care of Italy’s Older People? Robots, Maybe. by New York Times (Jason Horowitz)

Part IV (18:47 - 22:37)
The Scandal of Gendercide: China’s Missing Baby Girls and Rising ‘Bride Prices’

The Scandal of Gendercide—War on Baby Girls by AlbertMohler.com (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)
In China, Marriage Rates Are Down and ‘Bride Prices’ Are Up by New York Times (Nicole Hong and Zixu Wang)

Part V (22:37 - 26:06)
‘The Silly Old Bear Becomes a Resistance Icon’: China’s Communist Party Tries to Cancel Winnie the Pooh

The autocrat threatened by Winnie the Pooh by NPR (Scott Simon)

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Monday, March 27, 2023 Mar 27, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:43)
Parents Over Politics or Politics Over Parents?: The Fight for the Future of Public Education in America

Divided House Passes G.O.P. Bill on Hot-Button Schools Issues by New York Times (Annie Karni)

Part II (13:43 - 21:05)
President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau Hold Summit: Interesting Worldview and Histories on Display
Part III (21:05 - 23:59)
Natural Disaster and Human Fragility in a Fallen World: Praying for Those Rebuilding and Grieving After Recent Catastrophic Tornado
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Friday, March 24, 2023 Mar 24, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 14:56)
Marriage, the Keystone and Primeval Institution of Society: The Benefits of God’s Good Gift of Marriage Appears in an Unexpected Place

Marital transitions during earlier adulthood and subsequent health and well-being in mid- to late-life among female nurses: An outcome-wide analysis by Global Epidemiology (Ying Chen, Maya B. Arthur, Brendan W. Case, and Tyler J. VanderWeele)
For Long-Term Health and Happiness, Marriage Still Matters by Wall Street Journal (Brendan Case and Ying Chen)

Part II (14:56 - 21:41)
Should Christians Continue to Honor the Sabbath as Described in the Old Testament? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (21:41 - 25:05)
Are There Too Many Denominations Within the Protestant Church? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (25:05 - 27:03)
Does the Gospels Retelling the Parables of Jesus Each in Their Own Way and in a Different Order Destroy the Inerrancy of Scripture? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (27:03 - 29:28)
Are We All God’s Children? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, March 23, 2023 Mar 23, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:36)
President Biden’s First Veto: White House Targets Pension Funds in Protection of ESG

Biden Issues First Veto to Protect Socially Conscious Investing by New York Times (Katie Rogers)

Part II (11:36 - 20:45)
Banking and the Centrality of Trust: Recent Bank Downfalls Highlight the Necessity of Trust for a Healthy, Functioning Society

Credit Suisse’s Death Gives Birth to New Type of Bank Crisis by Wall Street Journal (Stephen Wilmot and Telis Demos)

Part III (20:44 - 25:06)
The Problem with the Theory of Regulation: Why More Regulation Won’t Solve Banking Problems

Before Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the Fed Spotted Big Problems by New York Times (Jeanna Smialek)
From Zero to Hero by Wall Street Journal (Andy Kessler)

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023 Mar 22, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:54)
A Major Realignment on the World Stage: Vladimir Putin’s Developing Friendship with Xi Jinping
Part II (08:54 - 20:25)
The Limitations of International Criminal Court: Why Vladimir Putin Will Not Be Dealt Justice for His War Crimes by the ICC
Part III (20:25 - 24:44)
Russia’s Diabolical Spoils of War, Children: Only the Vilest of Regimes Would Openly Abduct Children and Put Them Up for Adoption As Its Own

Using Adoptions, Russia Turns Ukrainian Children Into Spoils of War by New York Times (Emma Bubola)

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Mar 21, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:23)
Sexual Liberation Requires a New Religion: The Free Fall of the Liberal Churches from Historic, Orthodox Christianity

Frank T. Griswold III, Bridge-Building Bishop, Dies at 85 by New York Times (Sam Roberts)

Part II (13:23 - 18:49)
The Push For Religious LGBTQ Allies: The Big Tent of the Sexual Revolution Vies for Support – Unless You Hold to Biblical Christianity

Ancient Judaism Recognized a Range of Genders. It’s Time We Did, Too. by New York Times (Elliot Kukla)

Part III (18:49 - 23:18)
Nonbinary Gender Is Central to Understanding Judaism?: Transgender Rabbi Contends Gender Spectrum Has Always Existed in Judaism
Part IV (23:18 - 25:11)
The Numbers Don’t Lie: President Emmanuel Macron Survives No Confidence Vote
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Monday, March 20, 2023 Mar 20, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 14:02)
Lessons From Two Decades of Conflicted History: Christian Realist Considerations of the Iraq War 20 Years Later

20 Years After U.S. Invasion, Iraq Is a Freer Place, but Not a Hopeful One by New York Times (Alissa J. Rubin)

Part II (14:02 - 19:46)
“I Am the State?”: Emmanuel Macron Invokes Article 49.3 For Pension Reforms
Part III (19:46 - 24:15)
A Parable of the Human Spectacle: Silicon Valley Bank Merchandise Surges to Sale on Ebay

There’s a Run on Silicon Valley Bank Swag by Wall Street Journal (Alyssa Lukpat and Caitlin Ostroff)

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Friday, March 17, 2023 Mar 17, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:08)
The Extraordinary Madness of Crowds: Did Twitter Drive to the Run on the Bank in Silicon Valley?

Social-Media Postings Amplify Anxiety Over SVB Collapse by Wall Street Journal (Georgia Wells and Alexa Corse)
Was the SVB Collapse a Twitter Panic? by Wall Street Journal (Daniel Henninger)

Part II (08:08 - 14:46)
The Black Sea and its Long History: Russia Destroys U.S. Drone, Sparking Bigger Questions of the Importance of History and Geography
Part III (14:46 - 16:09)
Evolution and Creationism Show Up in the New York Times Obituary Section: Francisco Ayala Dies at 88

Francisco Ayala, Biologist and Defender of Evolution, Dies at 88 by New York Times (Cornelia Dean)

Part IV (16:09 - 19:01)
Would There Be Sin in the World If Adam Refused to Eat of the Forbidden Fruit? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (19:01 - 20:40)
Could You Argue for the Divine Authority of Scripture Without Utilizing Circular Reasoning? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (20:40 - 23:20)
What is the Biblical Responce to Abortion in the Cases of Rape, Incest, and Health of the Mother? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VII (23:20 - 24:50)
What Does It Mean to Be Unequally Yoked? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VIII (24:50 - 28:08)
How Should Doctors Respond to Cultural Christians Who Are Convinced God Will Perform a Miracle in the Face of an Undeniable Terminal Illness Prognosis? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, March 16, 2023 Mar 16, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:35)
How Do You Have a Woman’s College If You Do Not Know What a Woman Is?: Historic Seven Sisters Colleges Reckon with the ‘T’ of the LGBTQ Revolution
Part II (10:35 - 17:34)
Proximate Sin, Proximate Confusion: Understanding the Scale (And Self-Delusion) of the Transgender Revolution Taking Over Our Culture

At Wellesley College, Students Vote to Admit Trans Men by New York Times (Vimal Patel)

Part III (17:34 - 25:49)
Alcoholics Anonymous in the Secular Crosshairs: New York Politicians Contend For ‘Nonreligious Rehabilitation’ Options

People Have a Right to Nonreligious Rehab by New York Times (Maia Szalavitz)
In America, you have to opt out of religion in public life. That’s backward. by Washington Post (Kate Cohen)

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023 Mar 15, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 15:28)
‘Bewildering Ambiguity’: The Legacy and Lessons of Pope Francis as He Marks Ten Years.

10 Years On, Pope Francis Faces Challenges From the Right and the Left by New York Times (Jason Horowitz)
Ten Years of Pope Francis by First Things (Dan Hitchens)
Women’s Ordination, Transgender Ideology Move Forward at German Synodal Way by National Catholic Register (Jonathan Liedl)

Part II (15:28 - 21:29)
Justice Department Loses Death Penalty Argument in Terrorist Case: Scripture and Human Conscience Cry Out for Justice

Manhattan Bike Path Terrorist Avoids Death Penalty by Wall Street Journal (Corinne Ramey and Sadie Gurman)

Part III (21:29 - 26:41)
President Biden’s New Theological Category: ‘Close to Sinful’ — But the Bible Knows Nothing of the It

Florida anti-trans legislation is ‘close to sinful,’ Biden tells Kal Penn by Washington Post (Victoria Bisset)

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023 Mar 14, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:20)
Who’s Going to Pay the Bills in France?: Millions of People Protest in Response to President Macron’s Increase of Retirement Age
Part II (10:20 - 15:38)
France Has a Huge Moral Problem, Abortion: President Macron Seeks to Enshrine Abortion into the French Constitution

Macron Calls for Enshrining Right to Abortion in French Constitution by New York Times (Roger Cohen)

Part III (15:38 - 22:12)
Netanyahu Attempts to End Democracy in Israel?: Disputes Over Judicial Reforms in Israel Raise Issue of Limitations of Oral Constitutions

Israel Needs Judicial Reform—but How? by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)

Part IV (22:12 - 26:19)
Stepping Into Femininity But Out of Clothing?: The ‘Naked Dress’ Spectacle at the Oscars

On Oscars Carpet, the ‘Naked Dress’ Ruled by Wall Street Journal (Rory Satran)

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Monday, March 13, 2023 Mar 13, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 18:15)
A Failed Bank, A Breach in Trust: Nation’s Second Largest Bank Failure Provokes Massive Worldview Questions
Part II (18:15 - 19:52)
Farmgate Avoided? South African President Cleared of Corruption Accusations After the Theft of Money from His Sofa Stash

Corruption Watchdog Moves to Clear South African President in Cash-in-Couch Incident by New York Times (John Eligon)

Part III (19:52 - 23:30)
Totalitarianism with No Rivals, No Successor in Sight: Xi Jinping Begins Unprecedented 3rd Presidential Term

Xi Seals His Political Supremacy, Focusing on Economy and U.S. Rivalry by New York Times (Chris Buckley and Keith Bradsher)

Part IV (23:30 - 25:23)
A Shift Towards More Chinese Power on the World Stage: China Brokers Deal Between Iran and Saudi Arabia — What Does This Mean for the U.S.?
Part V (25:23 - 26:29)
The Velocity of the Headlines: The Troubles of Today Were Often Unknowns Just Yesterday
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Friday, March 10, 2023 Mar 10, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:13)
Colors Tell a Story About the Culture: What the Color (Sometimes) Tells Us About Worldview, Taste, and Trends

What’s happening to the color of L.A. cars? Inside the obsession with muted earth tones by LA Times (Daniel Miller)

Part II (13:13 - 14:31)
The Stinking City: New York City’s Marijuana Stench Problem

New York Smells Like a Declining City by Wall Street Journal (Jason De Sena Trennert)

Part III (14:31 - 16:50)
In Recognition of the ‘King of Sting’: Famous Entomologist, Justin O. Schmidt, Dies at 75

Justin O. Schmidt, Entomologist Known as ‘King of Sting,’ Dies at 75 by New York Times (Richard Sandomir)

Part IV (16:50 - 18:20)
How Do You Maintain A Fruitful and Flourishing Marriage Through the Busyness of Life? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (18:20 - 19:25)
If God Does Not Change, Why Does the Bible Say He Regretted Making Saul King? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (19:25 - 21:14)
Why Did You Not Cite the Old Testament as Permission for Using Instruments in Worship? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VII (21:14 - 23:37)
How Should Christians Think About the Concept of Closure? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VIII (23:37 - 24:37)
How Can We Claim the Song That Bears Solomon's Name as Wisdom in the Very Area Where His Inconsistency is Most Visible? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IX (24:37 - 26:45)
So What Exactly Did Adam and Eve Learn About Good and Evil? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, March 9, 2023 Mar 09, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:30)
Too Christian to Teach in Arizona?: Public School District Ends Relationship with Arizona Christian University For Christian Convictions on Marriage, Gender and Sexuality

School board targets Christian student teachers to protect LGBTQ students by Arizona Republic (Laurie Roberts)

Part II (12:30 - 21:05)
Walgreens Sets Off Bomb in the Abortion Culture War: Company Outrages Pro-Abortion Politicians for Recognizing Legal Reality in Pro-Life States

Walgreens Faces Blowback for Not Offering Abortion Pill in 21 States by New York Times (Pam Belluck and Julie Creswell)
Walgreens is despicable for bowing to pressure not to sell abortion pills in some states by LA Times (The Editorial Board)

Part III (21:05 - 25:30)
The Rule of Law Requires Far More Than Words: There Is No Real Rule of Law in China—Just the Power of the Communist Party

As the Rule of Law Disappears, So Do Chinese Dissidents by Wall Street Journal (Chen Guangcheng)

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023 Mar 08, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 14:16)
If You Want to Reach the Next Generation, Target the Young: Why the Schools Are the Hot Spot of Controversy
Part II (14:16 - 23:45)
In Defense of the Detransitioner: Dissenters of the Transgender Revolution Confront the Worldview of Progressive Secularism

A transgender patient’s lawsuit against Kaiser is a front for the conservative war on LGBTQ rights by LA Times (Michael Hiltzik)

Part III (23:45 - 28:00)
The New Age Candidate with a Department of Peace?: Marianne Williamson to Run in 2024 Democratic Presidential Race

Marianne Williamson Says She Will Run for President Again by New York Times (Maggie Astor)

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No Briefing Tuesday, March 7, 2023 Mar 07, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:01 - 00:02)
Dr. Mohler is out sick and will return as soon as possible.
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Monday, March 6, 2023 Mar 06, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 15:16)
Moral Clarity in a Morally Confused Age: Alex Murdaugh Sentenced to Life in Prison
Part II (15:16 - 22:54)
Join Us On the Way of the Dodo: Episcopalian Priest Encourages Church of England to Embrace Full LGBTQ Inclusion

The Church of England can learn from Episcopalians on same-sex marriage by The Financial Times (Steven Paulikas)

Part III (22:54 - 28:28)
A Parable of the Transience of Human Existence: Ancient Antioch Destroyed by Turkey’s Earthquake
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Friday, March 3, 2023 Mar 03, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:38)
A Once-Religious Society Falls Deeper Into Secularism: Spain Expands Abortion Rights and Trans Rights for Teenagers

Spain approves menstrual leave, teen abortion and trans laws by LA Times (Jennifer O’Mahony and Ciarán Giles)

Part II (08:38 - 17:28)
Some Moral Sanity Preserved in California: Sirhan Sirhan Denied Parole Yet Again

Board Denies Parole for Sirhan Sirhan, the Assassin of Robert F. Kennedy by New York Times (Shawn Hubler)
Linda Kasabian, 73, Dies; Lookout Testified Against Charles Manson by New York Times (Neil Genzlinger)

Part III (17:28 - 21:37)
What is the Definition of Virtue? Is Being Virtuous Contingent on Accepting Christ as Lord? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (21:37 - 25:04)
Why Did Humans Start to Eat Meat After the Flood? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (25:04 - 26:53)
How Could King Solomon Be Called Wise While Having 700 Wives and 300 Concubines? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (26:53 - 30:18)
Should We Use Instruments in Our Worship, Or Should We Sing Acapella? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, March 2, 2023 Mar 02, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:55)
New College Set on a New Course: The New York Times Calls It a Higher Education Apocalypse — Is It?

Florida Could Start Looking a Lot Like Hungary by New York Times (Michelle Goldberg)
Ron DeSantis, Black History and CRT by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)

Part II (13:55 - 20:58)
A Sign of the Confusion of Our Times: LA Prosecutor Suspended For ‘Misgendering’ and ‘Deadnaming’ Defendant

Prosecutor in controversial Hannah Tubbs case suspended for ‘misgendering’ defendant by LA Times (James Queally)

Part III (20:58 - 29:44)
Now Hiring, Rat Czar: New York City Has a Rat Problem — And a Bigger Ethical Dilemma of How to Terminate Them ‘Humanely’

Is There an Ethical Way to Kill Rats? Should We Even Ask? by New York Times (Oliver Whang)

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023 Mar 01, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 14:30)
How Did Roald Dahl End Up on the Wrong Side of Published History?: The Velocity and the Comprehensiveness of the Moral Revolution

Roald Dahl’s Children’s Books Changed to Make Them More Inclusive by Wall Street Journal (David Luhnow and Max Colchester)
The case against rewriting Roald Dahl by The Financial Times (Nilanjana Roy)

Part II (14:30 - 21:18)
‘Power Corrupts, and Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely’: The Christian Worldview Impetus for Limiting the Power of the Government

Newsom rescinds California’s COVID-19 state of emergency, marking an end to the pandemic era by LA Times (Taryn Luna)

Part III (21:18 - 26:08)
Attorneys General Duel Over Abortion: Important Court Cases Force States to Rule on Issue of Abortion by Pill
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Tuesday, February 28, 2023 Feb 28, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:06)
The New Morality Collides with Religious Freedom: San Diego Evangelical Church Under Fire for LGBTQ Comments While Renting Public School Space

A Scripps Ranch church hosted a controversial LGBTQ talk at a public school. Could the school say no? by LA Times (Kristen Taketa)

Part II (12:06 - 16:43)
Hard Coercion and Soft Coercion Are Both Forms of Coercion: Considerations on Possible Outcomes in Religious Liberty Battles Ahead
Part III (16:43 - 25:21)
Gen Z is Driving the Sexual Revolution: Unprecedented Numbers of Young People Identify as LGBTQ — What is Behind the Shocking Spike?

Gen Z is driving force among adults identifying as LGBTQ, poll shows. Here's a breakdown. by USA Today (Susan Miller)

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Monday, February 27, 2023 Feb 27, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:15)
Identity Politics Spreads Like a Wildfire Through the Cultural Elites: DEI Ideology and Its Effects on Higher Education

American universities are hiring based on devotion to diversity by The Economist

Part II (11:15 - 21:22)
DEI Requirements Are Coming to a University Near You — Yes, Even To You, Texas

How ‘Diversity’ Policing Fails Science by Wall Street Journal (John D. Sailer)

Part III (21:22 - 26:20)
A Parable of the Revolving Chairs in the Institutional Elites of Our Culture: Jen Psaki Heads to MSNBC As Anchor Chair

Jen Psaki, Once the Voice of Biden, Moves to an Anchor Chair by New York Times (Michael M. Grynbaum)

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Friday, February 24, 2023 Feb 24, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 07:50)
Power to Parents: States Weigh Allowing Use of Education Vouchers for School Choice
Part II (07:50 - 15:38)
What About the ‘He Gets Us’ Campaign? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (15:38 - 19:57)
Are Gender-neutral Hymns A Subversion of God and His Word? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (19:57 - 23:33)
Can You Give Hope For Those Of Us in Despair Over the Issues of Our Culture? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (23:33 - 27:55)
What About the Crusades? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, February 23, 2023 Feb 23, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 07:46)
More Big Battles Erupt in the States: Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Heads to a Run-Off — With Huge Issues at Stake

Money pours into Wisconsin Supreme Court race ahead of Feb. 21 primary by Wisconsin Public Radio (Shawn Johnson)

Part II (07:46 - 12:41)
The Administrative State Wins Again: The Courts Are Still Ruling by a Badly Mistaken Precedent, and Constitutional Order is Undermined
Part III (12:41 - 19:22)
‘“Do Something” Should Not Have Been Public Policy’: New York Times Documents Study on Effectiveness of Masks Against Covid-19

Another D.C. Circuit Chevron Special by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)

Part IV (19:22 - 22:08)
The Disease Formerly Known as Monkeypox: Dangerous Development of Mpox Found to Have Links with H.I.V.

Mpox Often Leads to Severe Illness, Even Death, in People With Advanced H.I.V. by New York Times (Apoorva Mandavilli)

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023 Feb 22, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:41)
Message Sent: President Biden Makes History with Surprise Appearance in Kyiv

Biden’s Kyiv Visit Lifts Spirits of War-Weary Ukrainians by New York Times (Marc Santora)

Part II (09:41 - 19:56)
The Clash of Idealism and Realism in American Political Policy: The Conflict Under the Headlines

Will the Ukraine War Push the West Toward a New Realism? by Wall Street Journal (Gerard Baker)

Part III (19:56 - 24:50)
A Not-So Conservative Conservative: The New York Times Pumps Chris Sununu as Possible Republican Presidential Nominee

Chris Sununu Eyes the G.O.P.’s ‘Normal’ Lane in 2024. Does It Exist? by New York Times (Matt Flegenheimer)

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023 Feb 21, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:20)
Guilty of ‘Targeting’?: The Cultural Rhetoric Surrounding Those Resisting the Sexual Revolution and LGBTQ Ideology

When Parents Hear That Their Child ‘Is Not Normal and Should Not Exist’ by New York Times (Megan K. Stack)

Part II (12:20 - 19:00)
Drag Queens Halted in Tennessee? Red State America and Bans on “Male and Female Impersonators”

Rural Tennessee county jumps into drag show debate with new park rules by The Tennessean (Angele Latham)

Part III (19:00 - 28:24)
Restrict or Prohibit Vice? Merely Encourage Virtues?: A Debate That Reveals the Moral Confusion of Our Times

America Has Gone Too Far in Legalizing Vice by The Atlantic (Matthew Loftus)

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Monday, February 20, 2023 Feb 20, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 07:30)
Gender-Neutral Language for God?: Church of England Deliberates Shift in Use of Language for God in Worship Services

Church of England Considers Gender-Neutral Language for God by New York Times (Amanda Holpuch)

Part II (07:30 - 14:04)
‘Feminism Cannot Be Done from the Existing Base of the Christian Bible’: The Background to Feminist Reconsiderations of Terms Used for God
Part III (14:04 - 17:21)
God Gets to Name Himself: Why We Must Never Tamper With God’s Self-Revelation
Part IV (17:21 - 25:03)
She Who Must Not Be Named: J.K. Rowling Falls Short of the LGBTQ Revolution

In Defense of J.K. Rowling by New York Times (Pamela Paul)
J.K. Rowling and Trans Women: A Furor by New York Times

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Friday, February 17, 2023 Feb 17, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 18:33)
A Crisis of ‘Belonging?’ A Clash of Worldviews Reveals a Deep Human Longing on College Campuses

Everyone Is Talking About ‘Belonging,’ but What Does It Really Mean? by Chronicle of Higher Ed (Adrienne Lu)

Part II (18:33 - 14:03)
Is a Public Profession of Faith Necessary for Salvation? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (14:03 - 18:45)
How Can Jesus Sympathize With a Woman’s Infertility? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (18:45 - 21:24)
Is It a Biblical Mandate To Be a Member of a Local Church? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (21:24 - 23:45)
Can Christians Join the Military? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (23:45 - 25:31)
What Does It Mean When a Church Says It Will Bless the Union of Same-Sex Couples? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, February 16, 2023 Feb 16, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:03)
Mourning with MSU: A Christian Response to the Horror and Riddle of Evil
Part II (08:03 - 17:01)
The New York Times is Not Sufficiently LGBTQ?: Contributors Write Letter Chastising Paper for Insufficient Support of “Transgender Care” for Children

New York Times Contributors' Letter by New York Times
The Battle Over Gender Therapy by New York Times (Emily Bazelon)

Part III (17:01 - 22:26)
The Transgender Revolution Is Not Going as Planned: Why the Average American Still (Rightly) Recoils at the Transgender Movement
Part IV (22:26 - 25:35)
Who are the Cultural Warriors?: The Self-Deception of Those Certain of Victory on the Left
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Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Feb 15, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:08)
A Massive Cry for Help: Teen Girls Wrestle With Record Levels of Sadness and Depression. Why?

Teen Girls Report Record Levels of Sadness, C.D.C. Finds by New York Times (Azeen Ghorayshi and Roni Caryn Rabin)
Teen Girls Experiencing Record Levels of Sadness and Suicide Risk, CDC Says by Wall Street Journal (Sarah Toy)

Part II (12:08 - 21:40)
The Story Behind the Headlines: Our Society is Marked by Awful Maladies, But Just Will Not Face Them Honestly
Part III (21:40 - 27:11)
We Respect and Love in Accordance with Truth: A Christian Response to the Troubling Realities Our Young People Face

How Teens Recovered From the ‘TikTok Tics’ by New York Times (Azeen Ghorayshi)

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023 Feb 14, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:55)
Both Natural and Moral Evil: Death Toll from Turkey-Syria Earthquake Raises Above 36,000 — And Those Governments Bear Some Responsibility for That Staggering Tragedy
Part II (12:55 - 20:02)
What Is Going On Up There?: The U.S. Government Shoots Down More Airborne Objects

What’s Going On Up There, Mr. President? by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)

Part III (20:02 - 26:00)
‘The Truth Should Always Be Attended by a Bodyguard of Lies?’ We Will Likely Only Know What the Government Wants Us To About Unidentified Airborne Objects
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Monday, February 13, 2023 Feb 13, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:24)
What the Great Spectacle Shows: A Look at What Super Bowl LVII Reveals About Our Culture

Severely understaffed hospitals shouldn’t be buying Super Bowl ads by Washington Post (Farzon A. Nahvi)

Part II (09:24 - 19:22)
Incentivizing Vice: One of the Many Problems of Sports Gambling
Part III (19:22 - 25:56)
You Will Know It By Its Fruit: The Devastation Left in the Wake of the Gambling Industry

Would Jesus Bet on the Super Bowl? by Wall Street Journal (Barton Swaim)

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Friday, February 10, 2023 Feb 10, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 16:19)
Friendly Fire? How Big Business Is Subverting the Family

Child care crisis: What costly daycare and fewer workers mean for US economy and taxpayers by USA Today (Alia Wong)

Part II (16:19 - 19:32)
Are the Pizzas Here Yet?: 6-Year-Old Uses Dad’s Phone to Order $1000 Worth of Food from Grubhub

A 6-year-old ordered $1,000 in takeout. The reason: He was hungry. by Washington Post (Andrea Salcedo)

Part III (19:32 - 22:23)
Our 6-Year-Old Daughter Wants to Be a Boy When She Plays Pretend. Is This a Cause for Concern? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (22:23 - 23:52)
How Can Christians or Conservatives Argue Consistently for Freedom of Religion While Also Condemning Satanism? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (23:52 - 27:00)
Should European Muslims Make a Common Alliance with European Christians to Defend Conservative, Family-Oriented, Sexual Mores? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (27:00 - 28:25)
How Do We Fight CRT Depicted in Children’s Entertainment? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VII (28:25 - 30:44)
Since Jesus Was Born as a Man, Does This Mean God’s Gender is Male? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 9-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
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Thursday, February 9, 2023 Feb 09, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 15:47)
Expand the Government. Extend Radical Abortion Rights.: President Biden’s State of the Union Address
Part II (15:47 - 22:00)
Politics is the Arena of the Performative — But How Do We Discern What Political Actions Are Genuine and Not Just for Show?
Part III (22:00 - 24:02)
Performativity is Never Enough: God’s Desire for Sincere Devotion From HIs People
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Wednesday, February 8, 2023 Feb 08, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 07:28)
‘A Domain Awareness Gap’: U.S. Military Acknowledges Chinese Spy Airships Have Previously Gone Undetected Over U.S. Airspace

Domain Awareness Superiority Is the Future of Military Intelligence by Army University Press (Chief Warrant Officer 4 Robert M. Ryder, U.S. Army Reserve)

Part II (07:28 - 12:15)
A Direct Assault on the Cause of Life: Minnesota Passes the “Protect Reproduction Options Act,” Which is Both Radical and Deadly
Part III (12:15 - 18:00)
Vaccine Skepticism Is Growing?: Some Background to the Controversy

Rethinking Next-generation Vaccines for Coronaviruses, Influenzaviruses, and Other Respiratory Viruses by Cell (Anthony Fauci, David M. Morens, and Jeffery K. Taubenberger)

Part IV (18:00 - 22:03)
So Who Decides? California Elites Fail Attempt to Outlaw “Misinformation”

California Loses on Medical Censorship by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)

Part V (22:03 - 24:16)
Monogamy Isn’t For Everyone?: USA Today–Once Again–Reveals How Our Culture’s Moral Universe Has Been Flipped Upside Down

Ask These Questions Before Your Relationship Becomes Exclusive by USA Today (Sara Kuburic)

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023 Feb 07, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 06:46)
Horrifying Tragedy as Earthquake Kills Thousands in Turkey and Syria — What Disasters and Response Reveals About Civilization
Part II (06:46 - 19:57)
The Commercialization of Transgression: The 65th Annual Grammy Awards
Part III (19:57 - 21:32)
Yes, Christians Certainly Do Believe in Satan — But Where is the Outrage from Our Culture When Satan is Worshiped on Stage at the Grammys?
Part IV (21:32 - 23:18)
The Commercialization of Satanism: Who Funded the Glorification of Satan through Sponsorship at the Grammy Awards?
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Monday, February 6, 2023 Feb 06, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:10)
A Conspicuous Attempt at Espionage: China's Balloon – Why Did the U.S. Government Handle This So Clumsily?
Part II (12:10 - 17:36)
Freedom Always Has Enemies: Why Democracy Will Always Face Massive Threats in a Fallen World
Part III (17:36 - 25:55)
Political Stunt or Strong Economic and Ideological Statement?: Congress Votes Down Socialism in all its Forms
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Friday, February 3, 2023 Feb 03, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:16)
Spiritual Appropriation or the ‘Wisdom of Mother Earth’?: The Pagan Resurgence in the Midst of a Secular Culture

Marie Kondo’s life is messier now — and she’s fine with it by Washington Post (Jura Koncius)
As smudging goes mainstream, concerns rise over appropriation, overharvesting by Washington Post (Laura Reiley)

Part II (09:16 - 12:25)
‘Is the Artificial Meat Kosher?’ — Theology is Always Close to the Headlines, Even Strangely

Is lab-grown steak kosher? Religious leaders weigh the sensitive question by Washington Post (Laura Reiley)

Part III (12:25 - 15:17)
What Do You Recommend For Someone Trying to Make His Way Back to the Faith? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (15:17 - 19:08)
What are the Historical Reasons for the Sexual Revolution? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (19:08 - 27:33)
How Do I Know If I Am Growing into Adulthood? How Do I Approach Witnessing to My Collegiate Classmates? What Dating Advice Would You Offer to Young Christians? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from College Students on The Briefing
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Thursday, February 2, 2023 Feb 02, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 14:41)
Sinful But Not Criminal?: Pope Francis Confuses, and Then Attempts to Clarify, Recent Comments on Homosexuality

Pope Francis Says Homosexuality Is Not a Crime by New York Times (Elisabetta Povoledo)
Pope Francis clarifies comments on sin and homosexuality by Catholic News Agency (Hannah Brockhaus)

Part II (14:41 - 19:09)
‘The Task of the New Pope Will to Ensure Doctrinal Clarity’: Catholic Cardinals Dispute Theological and Moral Issues Sparked by LGBTQ Revolution

The War Between the Catholic Cardinals by New York Times (Ross Douthat)

Part III (19:09 - 23:19)
Convictional Leadership in a Secular Age: The High Stakes of Choosing Christian Leaders
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023 Feb 01, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 15:51)
‘The Ideology of the Judges Makes All the Difference': Why It Matters Who’s Sitting on the Courts

Biden Has Bolstered 9th Circuit’s Liberal Flank, But Has Yet to Match Trump’s Impact by LA Times (Kevin Rector)

Part II (15:51 - 20:17)
The Most Important Election of 2023?: Why Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Election is on the Forefront of the Political Battlegrounds

2023’s Biggest, Most Unusual Race Centers on Abortion and Democracy by New York Times (Reid J. Epstein)

Part III (20:17 - 22:58)
The Transmogrifier: No, Not Calvin and Hobbes — The Changing Cultural Landscape
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Tuesday, January 31, 2023 Jan 31, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 07:26)
A Bit of Recovered Sanity in the UK: British Government Puts Halt to New Scottish Gender Change Law
Part II (07:26 - 12:26)
Redefining Moral Issues as Healthcare Access: Evaluating the New Dictionary of the Sexual Revolutionaries

Utah Becomes First State in 2023 to Ban Gender-affirming Care for Transgender Minors by USA Today (Susan Miller)
Gov. Spencer Cox Signs Education Funding, Transgender Medical Bills by Utah Government (Spencer J. Cox)

Part III (12:26 - 20:28)
Worldviews and Ideologies Collide Over Social Media: Meta Grapples with Photography in Cases of Transgender and Non-Binary People

Instagram and Facebook Should Update Nude Photo Rules, Meta Board Says by New York Times (Maya King)

Part IV (20:28 - 25:14)
Look at This Case: Federal Jury Acquits Pro-Life Activist After Arrest for Supposed Violation of The FACE Act

Pro-Life Activist Arrested by FBI Acquitted on Federal Charges by National Review (Brittany Bernstein)

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Monday, January 30, 2023 Jan 30, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:55)
Yet Another Horrifying Video Presented to Americans: Bodycam Footage Released of Tyre Nichols’ Arrest and Beating
Part II (11:55 - 17:30)
Public Opinion, Moral Consensus, and Justice: Theological Considerations of the Memphis Crisis
Part III (17:30 - 22:03)
Mourn with Those with Mourn: Praying for the Mourning and for Gospel Ministry in Memphis
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Friday, January 27, 2023 Jan 27, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 04:56)
M&Ms Cancels Their Spokescandies: How the Candy Controversy Provides a Window into Our Culture

M&M’s accept Tucker Carlson’s invite to the culture wars by Washington Post (Molly Roberts)
M&M’s replaces 'polarising' chocolate mascots by The Telegraph (Jamie Johnson)
How M&M’s Found Itself in the Culture Wars by New York Times (Daniel Victor)

Part II (04:56 - 13:26)
Strange Business: Why are So Many Corporations Entering the Culture War?
Part III (13:26 - 16:11)
Biden Administration Orders Mail Order Abortion Pills Be Sent Through Mail, Saying No one Knows How They Might Be Used? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (16:11 - 18:10)
Why Do Conservative Christians Refer to an Unborn Child as ‘Preborn’ and Not Just as a Baby? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (18:10 - 19:50)
Is It a Right Application of Scripture to Use the Poetry Portions of the Bible for Specific Doctrinal Statements? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (19:50 - 22:40)
Our Family’s Pediatrician Requires Me, as a Parent, to Leave the Room During Our Daughter’s Well-Child Visit. Should I Be Alarmed? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VII (22:40 - 23:43)
Is the Push to Keep Students' Transitions Hidden from Parents a Trojan Horse to Sever the Long-held Cultural Feelings Around Minor Consent? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VIII (23:43 - 26:32)
Why Did God Make Satan If God Knew He Would Be Bad? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter From an 8-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
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Thursday, January 26, 2023 Jan 26, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:13)
Church of England Will Not Authorize Same-Sex Marriages But Permits Clergy to Bless Same-Sex Unions — This is Moral Cowardice and a Theological Disaster

Draft prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and for God’s blessing for same-sex couples published by Church of England

Part II (10:13 - 20:47)
The Church’s Bishops are Corrupting the Church: There Can Never Be a Middle Way Between Same-Sex Marriage and Orthodox, Biblical Christianity

Church of England Will Bless Same-Sex Couples, but Won’t Marry Them by New York Times (Euan Ward)

Part III (20:47 - 25:25)
The End of Parenthood as It is Biblically Defined: Our Society Seeks to Supplant Parental Authority with the Authority of Public Schools

Trans Kids Deserve Private Lives, Too by New York Times (Michelle Goldberg)

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023 Jan 25, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:25)
The Right Side of History? Vice President Delivers Pro-Abortion Address in Wake of 50th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Part II (10:25 - 19:15)
‘We Deserve So Much Better Than Roe’: Pro-Abortion Movement Uses Dobbs Decision to Push for Abortion Rights That Far Exceed Those Brought By Roe

Does the War Over Abortion Have a Future? by New York Times (Linda Greenhouse)
We Deserve So Much Better Than 'Restore Roe' by Jezebel (Susan Rinkunas)
Why I'm Letting Go of Roe v. Wade on What Would Be Its 50th Anniversary by Teen Vogue (Alexis McGill Johnson)

Part III (19:15 - 23:11)
An Icon of The Left Steps Down from Leadership: Jacinda Ardern Resigns as New Zealand’s Prime Minister
Part IV (23:11 - 28:16)
Agnosticism in High Office: New Zealand as A Parable of a Post-Christian Age
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Tuesday, January 24, 2023 Jan 24, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 07:54)
Public Schools vs Parental Rights: Educators Assume Right to Affirm a Child’s Trans Identity and Hide it From Parents

Is Defying Parents the Only Ethical Alternative? by The Atlantic (Conor Friedersdorf)
January 12, 2023 by The Briefing (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)

Part II (07:54 - 19:03)
Whose Morality? Whose Authority? Educators Claim Moral Imperative to Undermine Parents on Gender Issues

When Students Change Gender Identity, and Parents Don’t Know by New York Times (Katie J.M. Baker)

Part III (19:03 - 24:31)
Sign of the Times? Digital Platforms to Ban Gender-based Advertising for Teenagers

Facebook, Instagram Ban Ads Targeted at Teens Based on Gender by Wall Street Journal (Joseph De Avila)

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Monday, January 23, 2023 Jan 23, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 07:04)
Yesterday Marked 50 Years Since the Infamous Roe v. Wade Decision, But How Did That Decision Happen in the First Place?
Part II (07:04 - 14:15)
A Thunderclap Across the U.S. Moral Landscape: Justice Harry Blackman’s Majority Opinion That Led to Abortion on Demand
Part III (14:15 - 18:54)
The Awakening of the Christian American Conscience: The Emergence of the Evangelical Response to Roe v. Wade
Part IV (18:54 - 23:18)
Abortion and the Clash of Absolutes: You Either Recognize and Defend Life in the Womb or You Do Not
Part V (23:18 - 26:14)
The Power of Law and the Corruption of the American Moral Conscience: The Darkest Legacy of Roe v. Wade
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Friday, January 20, 2023 Jan 20, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:56)
‘The State Doesn’t Surrender in the Face of the Mafia’: Italy’s Top Mob Fugitive Captured After 30 Years on the Run

Italy’s most-wanted Mafia boss nabbed after 30 years on run by Associated Press (Frances D’Emilio)
Mafia Boss Arrested in Italy After Eluding Capture for 30 Years by New York Times (Jason Horowitz and Gaia Pianigiani)
Just How Common Is Corporate Fraud? by New York Times (Ephrat Livni)

Part II (12:56 - 17:00)
Given His Omniscience and the Occurrence of So Many Miscarriages, Is God the Most Prolific Abortionist? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (17:00 - 19:38)
Why Did the FDA Change the Packaging of the Morning After Pill? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (19:37 - 21:45)
I Had a Miscarriage at 11 Weeks Due to a Blighted Ovum. Was There Ever a Life in Me? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (21:45 - 23:59)
What is the Meaning of the Term ‘Catholic’ in the Apostles’ Creed? What Does the Apostles’ Creed Mean When It References the Communion of the Saints? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (23:59 - 26:14)
What is Satan’s Purpose and Goal? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, January 19, 2023 Jan 19, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 18:44)
China Has Become Old Before It Has Become Rich: China in Crisis as Birth Rates Drop Lower Than Death Rates For First Time in Decades

China records 1st population fall in decades as births drop by Associated Press (Ken Moritsugu)
China’s Population Falls, Heralding a Demographic Crisis by New York Times (Alexandra Stevenson and Zixu Wang)

Part II (18:44 - 23:03)
No, This is Primarily a Moral Problem: Evaluating the West’s Response to China’s Population Drop

Big News About a Smaller Chinese Population by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)
China’s Economy Stumbled Last Year With Covid Lockdowns Hobbling Growth by New York Times (Keith Bradsher)

Part III (23:03 - 26:23)
Retirement Is Considered Sacred? Emmanuel Macron Fights Losing Battle of Increasing France’s Retirement Age

As France Moves to Delay Retirement, Older Workers Are in a Quandary by New York Times (Liz Alderman)

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023 Jan 18, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 15:52)
Hold Onto Your Stoves — Yes, Progressive Really Are Coming for Them

The Coming Gas Stove Culture War by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)
How the Gas Stove in Your Kitchen Became a Symbol of Freedom by Wall Street Journal (Gerard Baker)
It’s Only a ‘Culture War’ When Conservatives Do It by National Review (Nate Hochman)

Part II (15:52 - 18:35)
Experts Note A Significant Uptick in UFO Sightings Over the Last Few Years — What Does This Mean?
Part III (18:35 - 25:16)
A Society Running From Revealed Truth Will Never Be Intellectually Satisfied: Why Our Government Has Undertaken to Spend Millions of Dollars on UFO Research

Did Aliens Land on Earth in 1945? A Defense Bill Seeks Answers. by New York Times (Remy Tumin)

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023 Jan 17, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 16:52)
‘They’re Trying to Cancel My Whole Existence.’: Psychotherapeutic Ideology and Identity Politics Meets in the Moral Revolution and its Transformation of Language

Want to Understand L.G.B.T.Q. Life in America? Go to Alabama. by New York Times (Lydia Polgreen)

Part II (16:52 - 23:20)
Holy Scripture Must Give Way? Bishop Calls for Church of England to Change Its Doctrine on Sexuality and Marriage

An open letter from Bishop John by The Church of England Diocese of Worcester (John Inge)

Part III (23:20 - 27:48)
The Essence of Protestant Liberalism and Capitulation to a Secular Culture: It’s Sola Scriptura or Secular Wisdom, So Make Your Choice
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Monday, January 16, 2023 Jan 16, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 05:04)
Thoughts of an Observer: SpaceX Launches Falcon Heavy Carrying Classified Payload
Part II (05:04 - 18:41)
Classified Documents Found in Trump’s Mar-A-Lago, Biden’s Corvette Garage, and Hillary Clinton’s Email: How Did the U.S. Become So Incompetent in Dealing with Its Classified Information?

Documents Inquiry Puts Spotlight on Biden’s Frenetic Last Days as Vice President by New York Times (Peter Baker and Michael D. Shear)

Part III (18:41 - 26:56)
‘Who Lives? Who Dies? Who Decides?’: The Worldviews On Display Reveal a Moral Crossroads

When does life begin? by New York Times (Elizabeth Dias)
An Issue in the Abortion Debate: The Beginning of Human Life by New York Times

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Friday, January 13, 2023 Jan 13, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:27)
Governments Have Consequences, Especially Totalitarian Regimes: Just Consider China and its Current COVID Crisis

China’s Opaque Decision-Making Confounds Business, Governments by Wall Street Journal (Chun Han Wong and Liza Lin)

Part II (09:27 - 14:49)
Why Does God Seek Glory for Himself? Does That Make Him a Narcissist? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

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Part III (14:49 - 16:52)
What is God’s Glory? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

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Part IV (16:52 - 21:06)
Should Expectant Christian Parents Opt In or Out of Prenatal Genetic Testing? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (21:06 - 27:01)
Roman Catholicism and Protestantism on the Trinity and Other Doctrines — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, January 12, 2023 Jan 12, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 15:40)
‘Deferring to Parents Cannot Be Morally Justified’: Educator Group in U.S. Calls Teachers to Disregard Parental Rights on Issue of Gender Identity in Schools

Is Defying Parents the Only Ethical Alternative? by The Atlantic (Conor Friedersdorf)
Gender Expression and Identity by NAEYC (Stephanie Feeney, Nancy K. Freeman, Katie Schaffer)
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Wednesday, January 11, 2023 Jan 11, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:19)
So What Armed Rebellion? Theological Considerations of Rebellions Against Government

Brazilian Authorities Detain 1,500 Protesters Involved in Riot by Wall Street Journal (Samantha Pearson and Luciana Magalhaes)

Part II (13:19 - 20:18)
Two Models of Revolutions in the Modern Age: What Conservatives Can Learn from the American and French Revolutions
Part III (20:18 - 25:52)
Most Teenagers Have Seen Online Pornography: The Unprecedented Moral Challenges of Digital Technology

Three-Quarters of Teenagers Have Seen Online Pornography by Age 17 by New York Times (Cecilia Kang)

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023 Jan 10, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 07:58)
The Return of Doctor Population Bomb — Why Do the Media Seem to Want Such an Intellectually Discredited Doomsday Prophet to Be Vindicated?

The Paul Ehrlich Apocalypse Is Back by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)

Part II (07:58 - 14:04)
An Anti-Human Worldview Runs Rampant Through Our Culture: How Issues of Abortion Intersect with Those of Population Control and Make For a Deadly Combination
Part III (14:04 - 20:20)
Sometimes, the Death Penalty is the Right (and Righteous) Response: Biden’s Department of Justice Presses for Death Penalty in Terrorism Case, Even as the President Claims to Have Halted Federal Executions

Suspect in Bike Path Killing Faces First Death Penalty Trial Under Biden by New York Times (Benjamin Weiser)

Part IV (20:20 - 28:09)
One Who Worked to Save Lives and One Who Worked in a Death Camp: Juxtaposing Two Lives and Huge Moral Lessons

Albert A. Richman, 88, Dies; Rabbinical College President by New York Times
Irmgard Furchner: Nazi typist guilty of complicity in 10,500 murders by BBC News (Paul Kirby and Robert Greenall)

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Monday, January 9, 2023 Jan 09, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:12)
The Insatiable Culture of Death Expands Its Reach: FDA Approves Retail Stores to Prescribe Abortion Pills

Abortion Pills Can Now Be Offered at Retail Pharmacies, F.D.A. Says by New York Times (Pam Belluck)
Justice Department clears Postal Service to deliver abortion pills even in restrictive states by USA Today (Christine Fernando)
Abortion pills in pharmacies are the future. But the FDA should do more to expand access by LA Times (Ushma D. Upadhyay)

Part II (10:12 - 18:09)
A Defeat for Unborn Life and Sign of Challenges to Come: South Carolina’s Supreme Court Rules State’s Constitution Provision for Right to Privacy Includes Abortion

South Carolina Constitution Includes Abortion Right, State Supreme Court Rules by New York Times (Kate Zernike)

Part III (18:09 - 25:25)
A Strategy for the Abortion Announced in and by the Media? New York Times Publishes Editorial Board’s Abortion Manifesto

A Promising New Path to Protect Abortion Access by New York Times (The Editorial Board)

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Friday, January 6, 2023 Jan 06, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:44)
‘Teens Who Grow Up Checking Social Media Become Hyper Sensitive to Their Peers’: New Study Shows Social Media Use Changes Brain in Teens

Social Media Use Is Linked to Brain Changes in Teens, Research Finds by New York Times (Ellen Barry)

Part II (08:44 - 14:29)
How Should Christians Think About IVF? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

Christian Morality and Test Tube Babies, Part One by AlbertMohler.com (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)
Christian Morality and Test Tube Babies, Part Two by AlbertMohler.com (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)

Part III (14:29 - 18:12)
Does Life Begin at Fertilization In Utero or at Fertilization Regardless of the Location? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (18:12 - 20:22)
If Blood is Such an Important Part of Atonement in the Sacrificial System, Why is Flour Acceptable for Those Who Cannot Afford Turtledoves or a Lamb? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a Seven-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part V (20:22 - 22:36)
Why Do You Think People So Harshly Attack the Doctrine of Penal Substitutionary Atonement? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (22:36 - 26:44)
What Does the Bible Say about Education? Why Do We Put Such a Focus on High Academic Achievement in the Modern Age? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, January 5, 2023 Jan 05, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 06:54)
An Unprecedented Event in the History of the Roman Catholic Church: Pope Francis Set to Preside Over Benedict XVI’s Funeral
Part II (06:54 - 10:31)
When the Papacy Pushed Back Against the Increasingly Hostile, Secular Age: What Cardinal Ratzinger Taught Me About Confronting Liberal Protestantism

Benedict’s Death Leaves Catholic Conservatives Bereft by New York Times (Jason Horowitz)

Part III (10:31 - 13:37)
The Dictatorship of Relativism and the Challenge of the Secular Age
Part IV (19:27 - 26:32)
The Criminologist Becomes a Criminal? In a Fallen World, Sinners Can Give Themselves to Sin Such That It Consumes Them. How Else Can We Understand a Criminologist Who Becomes a Serial Murderer?
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Wednesday, January 4, 2023 Jan 04, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:32)
‘When Does Life Start?’: The New York Times Asks One of Life’s Biggest Questions — How Should Christians Answer It?

When does life begin? by New York Times (Elizabeth Dias)

Part II (08:32 - 18:45)
‘Your Eyes Saw My Unformed Substance, You Knitted Me Together in My Mother’s Womb’: A Theological Argument for Affirming Life’s Beginning at Fertilization
Part III (18:45 - 24:52)
Just About Everything George Santos Claims About Himself is False — How Did the Media Miss This Scale of Fraud?

Santos Filings Now Claim Net Worth of $11 Million by The North Shore Leader (Maureen Daly)
Why George Santos’s Lies Matter by Wall Street Journal (Peggy Noonan)

Part IV (24:52 - 28:46)
George Santos is Not the First Politician to Lie About His Past, But You Probably Won’t Hear That From the White House

Santos must have learned from Biden how to make up details about his past by Washington Post (Marc A. Thiessen)

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023 Jan 03, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:31)
A Reshaped Landscape of Political Expression in the U.S.: Today Marks the Opening of the 118th Congress — We Must Watch It Closely
Part II (09:31 - 23:18)
The Passing of a Political Epoch: Nancy Pelosi’s Tenure as Speaker of the House Comes to an End
Part III (23:18 - 27:14)
Leaving the House (Far) More Liberal Than She Found It: The Political Legacy of Nancy Pelosi
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Friday, December 16, 2022 Dec 16, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:23)
Buyer Beware, There’s Always a Worldview Story Behind Toys: American Girl Publishes Book Pushing Puberty Blockers to Adolescent Girls

American Girl Refuses to Apologize for Pushing Advice for Pre-teens to Obtain Puberty Blockers from Doctors if They Feel 'Different' - and Says It's Meant to Make Children 'Feel Informed and Confident' by Daily Mail (Vanessa Serna)
How American Girl Lost This American Mother by Deseret News (Bethany Mandel)

Part II (11:23 - 13:24)
Why Did It Take So Long for God to Send Baby Jesus? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 3-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part III (13:24 - 16:36)
Should Churches Gather on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day This Year? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (16:36 - 18:31)
Does Jesus Have Mary’s DNA? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (18:31 - 20:25)
Why Is It Assumed That There Were Three Wisemen? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (20:25 - 22:44)
Where Was Jesus Before He Was Conceived in Mary? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VII (22:44 - 27:36)
What Does Isaiah Mean When He Says that the Government Will Be on Jesus’ Shoulders? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, December 15, 2022 Dec 15, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:38)
‘Old Fashioned Embezzlement With New Blockchain Jargon’: Sam Bankman-Fried Arrested for Fraud

Prosecutors Say FTX Was Engaged in a ‘Massive, Yearslong Fraud’ by New York Times (David Yaffe-Bellany, Matthew Goldstein and Emily Flitter)
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Crypto Crash by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)

Part II (10:38 - 14:12)
Value Must Be Based in Something Real: The Issue of Crypto Currency
Part III (14:12 - 19:56)
An Ivy League Family, Big Donations to Progressive Causes, and a Silicon Valley Rejection of Power Attire: The Backstory of Sam Bankman-Fried
Part IV (19:56 - 29:56)
Famous and Infamous, Controversial and Political: Anthony Fauci Retires as 5th Director of NIAID
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Wednesday, December 14, 2022 Dec 14, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:38)
How Do We Understand Our Place in History and the Morality of History?: The View of History Revealed in Yesterday’s White House Ceremony Celebrating Gay Marriage
Part II (09:38 - 18:55)
Vice President Harris Says “This is a Victory, and This is a Part of a Larger Fight”: The Interconnectedness of LGBTQ Issues Abortion, and Contraception for the Left — But You Won’t Find Any of Them in the Constitution

White House Invites Drag Performers to Same-Sex Marriage Bill-Signing Celebration by National Review (Caroline Downey)

Part III (18:55 - 26:30)
Justice Delayed is Not Always Justice Denied: Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud, Lockerbie Bomb Maker, Will Finally Face U.S. Court on Pan Am Flight 103 Bombing
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Tuesday, December 13, 2022 Dec 13, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:40)
Conservative Christians, Why Draw the Line over Gay Marriage?: A Case for Upholding the Biblical Definition of Marriage in Our Society

A Question to Conservative Christians on Gay Marriage: Why Draw the Line Here? by Washington Post (E.J. Dionne Jr.)

Part II (12:40 - 20:34)
Answering E.J. Dionne: Explaining Why Conservative Christians Cannot Just Accept Same-Sex Marriage and Move On
Part III (20:34 - 25:06)
‘Shark Week’ Under Fire for Lack of Diversity After Study Finds Too Many Shark Experts Named ‘Mike’ — Yes, This is a Real News Story, at The Washington Post

‘Shark Week’ Lacks Diversity, Overrepresents Men Named Mike, Scientists Say by Washington Post (Daniel Wu)

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Monday, December 12, 2022 Dec 12, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:00)
Welcomed Back into the Arms of Vladimir Putin: The Merchant of Death Returns to Russia in Brittany Griner Exchange

Viktor Bout’s Release Is Hailed in Russia as a Kremlin Victory by New York Times (Richard Pérez-Peña)

Part II (09:00 - 16:11)
A New Morality of Hostage Takers: Why the U.S. (And Other Democratic Nations) Will Get the Short End of the Stick in Government International Hostage Situations

U.S. Reluctantly Embraces New Era of Hostage Diplomacy by Wall Street Journal (Aruna Viswanatha and James T. Areddy)

Part III (16:11 - 18:48)
‘A Role Model and Inspiration to LGBTQI+ Americans’: The Political Pressure on the Biden Administration That Led to the Swap for Brittany Griner

Brittney Griner Swap Puts Spotlight on Americans in Russia by New York Times (Valerie Hopkins, Anatoly Kurmanaev and Jonathan Abrams)
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, December 8, 2022 by The White House

Part IV (18:48 - 28:55)
There’s a New “Independent” in the Senate? Kyrsten Sinema Changes Political Affiliation — But This Is an Unfolding Story, With Interesting Wrinkles

Kyrsten Sinema Switches to Independent, Complicates Democratic Control of Senate by Wall Street Journal (Eliza Collins and Lindsay Wise)

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Friday, December 9, 2022 Dec 09, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:24)
A Democratic Publicity Stunt Turned Into Huge Shift in Moral Landscape: Congress Passes ‘Respect for Marriage’ Act

I’m Proud to Protect Marriage as One of My Last Acts as Speaker by Washington Post (Nancy Pelosi)

Part II (09:24 - 13:19)
Am I a Christian Nationalist for Supporting Pro-Life Laws and Wanting Biblical Ethics in Voting Patterns? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (13:19 - 16:16)
How Much of Scripture’s Commands Should Christians Seek to Legislate in Society? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (16:16 - 21:25)
What is the Difference Between Protestants and Evangelicals? Should All Protestants Be Evangelicals? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (21:25 - 25:32)
What Exactly Do the Words ‘Heretic’ and ‘Heresy’ Mean? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (25:32 - 29:15)
What Would It Mean for Christians If Scientists Found Life in the Sea on One of Jupiter’s Moons? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from a Seven-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
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Thursday, December 8, 2022 Dec 08, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:11)
When Voting Reflects Worldview: Georgia’s Senate Run-Off Results Show Significant Shift in the State’s Population and Worldview
Part II (12:11 - 21:21)
“Democratic Backsliding?” Indonesia’s New Ban on Sex Outside of Marriage

In Sweeping Legal Overhaul, Indonesia Outlaws Sex Outside Marriage by New York Times (Sui-Lee Wee)

Part III (21:21 - 24:34)
Truth is Stranger Than Fiction: Serious Coup Plot in Germany Reveals Prince and His Attempt to Seize Power
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Wednesday, December 7, 2022 Dec 07, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 14:48)
What is the Difference Between the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and the Orthodox Church of Ukraine and Why Does it Matter? History, Theology, and Headlines Collide

Zelensky Proposes Barring Orthodox Church That Answers to Moscow by New York Times (Marc Santora)
Ukraine Clamps Down on Orthodox Church Linked to Moscow by Wall Street Journal (Yaroslav Trofimov)

Part II (14:48 - 19:44)
Children Holding Sexually Perverse Teddy Bears and Papers Signaling Child Pornography? How Could Balenciaga Ads Cross Such Clear Moral Boundaries?

Balenciaga’s continuing exploitation of minors by WORLD Opinions (Allie Beth Stuckey)

Part III (19:44 - 23:23)
The Controversy of Balenciaga Raises the Question: Will We Be a Culture That Protects Our Children from Child Exploitation?
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Tuesday, December 6, 2022 Dec 06, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:19)
Can Government Compel Speech? Is Same-Sex Opposition to Be Equated to Racism?: SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments for Major Religious Freedom Case

303 Creative LLC v. Aubrey Elenis by The Supreme Court of the United States

Part II (13:19 - 16:30)
Moral Libertarianism Goes West? Colorado’s Moral Landscape and the 303 Creative Case at the Supreme Court
Part III (16:30 - 22:55)
If You Want to Understand an Individual, Look at His Theology: Reverend Raphael Warnock and the Senate Run-Off in Georgia Today
Part IV (22:55 - 26:06)
How to Spot a Dictator: They Never Laugh at Themselves — The Winnie the Pooh Ban in China Is Yet Another Example of That Reality

Winnie the Pooh joins Chinese Covid Lockdown Protests by The Guardian (Justin McCurry)

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Monday, December 5, 2022 Dec 05, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 06:27)
To Preserve, Protect, and Defend the Constitution of the United States: That is the Presidential Oath of Office, and No One Should Enter that Office Who Contradicts It
Part II (06:27 - 09:55)
The Danger of Recklessness in Leadership: We Need Qualified and Courageous Conservative Presidential Candidates
Part III (09:55 - 18:14)
Anti-Semitism is an Ever-Present Danger in Public Life — Conservatives, and Especially Christians, Must Reject It and All Who Support It
Part IV (18:14 - 20:38)
LGBTQ Revolution Collides with Religious Liberty and Free Speech: SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments on 303 Creative Case Today
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Friday, December 2, 2022 Dec 02, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 06:45)
Merriam-Webster Releases Its Word of the Year — What Does the ‘Word of the Year’ Tell Us About History and Culture?
Part II (06:45 - 17:52)
The 2022 Merriam-Webster Word of the Year: ‘Gaslighting’ — The Nefarious Nature of the Word Reminds Us of the Importance of Truth

Gaslighting: Merriam-Webster Picks Its Word of the Year by BBC News (Sam Cabral)

Part III (17:52 - 19:44)
How Does the ‘Respect for Marriage’ Act Make a Church and Pastor Vulnerable If They Will Not Perform Same-Sex Marriage Ceremonies? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

A Friend’s Response to David French on the Respect for Marriage Act by WORLD Opinions (Kristen Waggoner)

Part IV (19:44 - 23:14)
Did God Try to Kill Moses? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

Did God Try to Kill Moses? by AlbertMohler.com (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)

Part V (23:14 - 25:53)
Is It Possible for a Person to Take His Own Life and Still Be a Christian? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, December 1, 2022 Dec 01, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:50)
Totalitarianism vs. Human Dignity in China: The Chinese Communist Party and its Surveillance State, Protests, and COVID Captivity

The Innocence of Jimmy Lai by Wall Street Journal (William McGurn)

Part II (13:50 - 16:47)
Totalitarianism vs. Human Dignity in Iran: Protests Against the Islamic Republic and Draw Attention at the World Cup Games
Part III (16:47 - 19:04)
‘Survival Was A Moral As Well As A Physical Struggle. . . The Good People Died First.’: The 90th Anniversary of the Holomodor and Another Horror of Totalitarianism in the 20th Century
Part IV (19:04 - 27:09)
History Revealed and History Made: The 100th Anniversary of the Discovery of King Tutankhamun’s Tomb
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Wednesday, November 30, 2022 Nov 30, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:32)
The Senate Subverts Marriage: The So-Called ‘Respect for Marriage’ Act Passes Senate Vote
Part II (08:32 - 15:51)
‘Love Is Love’: The Argument Undergirding the ‘Respect for Marriage’ Act That Advocates Really Don’t—And Really Can’t—Believe

Statement from President Joe Biden on Bipartisan Senate Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act by White House

Part III (15:51 - 22:29)
No, Senator, You Cannot Dignify That Which is Against Nature: Why Same-Sex Couples Will Still Be Disappointed After the Passing of the ‘Respect for Marriage’ Act

Democrats Succumb to Political Reality on Same-Sex Marriage Bill by The Hill (Brooke Migdon and Al Weaver)

Part IV (22:29 - 25:39)
The Mormon Church and Some Evangelicals Cut a Devil’s Bargain: How Religious Groups Made Themselves, and the Larger Society, More Vulnerable By Support for the ‘Respect for Marriage’ Act

Young Mormons Aren’t Fooled By Church Support for a Gay Marriage Bill by Washington Post (Addison Graham)

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022 Nov 29, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 14:03)
A Direct Assault Upon Christianity and Conservatives in the Public Square: Justice Amy Coney Barrett Called to Recuse Herself from Case Due to Biblical Views on Sexuality

Amy Coney Barrett Urged to Step Away from Gay Rights Case Because of Faith Affiliation by The Guardian (Stephanie Kirchgaessner)

Part II (14:03 - 19:38)
Horrific Tragedy and Heinous Sin Against Image Bearers: Fatal Shooting in LBGTQ Club in Colorado Springs Was Evil, and Much About the Shooter Remains Unclear

Club Q Attack No Surprise for Extremism Experts Who Saw Looming Threat, Decades-Old Pattern by USA Today (Will Carless)

Part III (19:38 - 24:38)
‘Extremism Experts Saw This Coming’: Some Claim Biblical Doctrine of Sexuality Led to Colorado Springs Hate Crime — Watch Out for This Argument

Being LGBTQ in Colorado Springs Wasn’t Always Easy. Now, Some Feel More Exposed Than Ever. by NBC News (Matt Lavietes)

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Monday, November 28, 2022 Nov 28, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 16:18)
Corruption, Bribery, Migrant Labor, LGBTQ Debates, and Alcoholic Beverages: Controversy Arises Over FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

The World Cup That Changed Everything by New York Times (Tariq Panja and Rory Smith)

Part II (16:18 - 21:22)
Is the National Sports Stage Only for (Hypocritical) Western Democracies?: Qatar’s Public Case for Hosting the World Cup
Part III (21:22 - 24:20)
‘Sportswashing’ and ‘Performative Moral Outrage‘: FIFA World Cup Brings Clash of Worldviews to the World Stage
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Wednesday, November 23, 2022 Nov 23, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:44)
From Frozen TV Dinners to Turkey Ice Cream: How Turkey Turned into a Year-Round Staple of the American Diet

How the U.S. Became Turkey Nation by Wall Street Journal (Bee Wilson)
Thanksgiving Food Is Showing Up in Unusual Dishes—Turkey Ice Cream, Anyone? by Wall Street Journal (Charles Passy)

Part II (08:44 - 14:00)
‘Thanksgiving Offers a Moment to Appreciate Whatever Good This Year Wrought, Even If by Accident or Chance.’: The Emptiness of a Secular Humanist Thanksgiving

Is There a Problem With Thanksgiving? by New York Times (Pamela Paul)

Part III (14:00 - 18:59)
‘A Heart Without Thankfulness Can Never Be a Godward Heart’: The Imperative of Proper Christian Thankfulness

They Did Not Honor Him or Give Thanks—Why Thanksgiving is Inescapably Theological by AlbertMohler.com (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)
Saying grace: How a moment of thanks, religious or not, adds meaning to our meals by Washington Post (Emily Heil)

Part IV (18:59 - 22:01)
‘Blessing and Glory and Wisdom and Thanksgiving and Honor and Power and Might be to Our God Forever and Ever!’: The Centrality of Christian Thankfulness
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Tuesday, November 22, 2022 Nov 22, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:45)
Conservatism Without Theism Will Not Long Last: Secular Worldviews Cannot Lastingly Support Truths that Require Conserving
Part II (10:45 - 18:51)
Pluralism Is Not Enough, Same-Sex Marriage Cannot Be Affirmed: The Parable of David French

The parable of David French: This is how conservatism dies, and this is how marriage is surrendered by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)
Pluralism Has Life Left in It Yet by The Atlantic (David French)
Why I Changed My Mind About Law and Marriage, Again by The Dispatch (David French)

Part III (18:51 - 25:00)
This Is How Conservatism Dies: If Marriage is Not Conserved, Nothing Genuinely Conservative Can Last
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Monday, November 21, 2022 Nov 21, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:21)
‘You Cannot Defy Creation Without Tremendous Cost to the Creature’: Medical Authorities Question Use of Puberty Blockers for ‘Transgender’ Youth

They Paused Puberty, but Is There a Cost? by New York Times (Megan Twohey and Christina Jewett)

Part II (12:21 - 15:57)
The Research on Damage of Hormone Therapy for Minors Is Not New, So Why is the Medical Establishment Just Now Acknowledging It?
Part III (15:57 - 19:18)
‘I Wish There Had Been More Questions’: The Problem of the Morality of Harm
Part IV (19:18 - 24:24)
The New York Times Is Raising the Alarm on Puberty Blockers — How Long Until Others Follow?
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Friday, November 18, 2022 Nov 18, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:22)
1 Out of 8 Americans Have Been Given Prescriptions for Antidepressants — Are We Really at the Point Where the Modern Age Just Equals Depression?

Antidepressants Don’t Work the Way Many People Think by New York Times (Dana G. Smith)

Part II (09:22 - 13:15)
‘Puppies on Prozac and Cats on CBD’ : Evidently Our Pets Are Now as Anxious as We Are

Puppies on Prozac: How to Handle Your Pet’s Anxiety by New York Times (Melinda Wenner Moyer)

Part III (13:15 - 16:07)
Why Is It Okay to Euthanize Our Sickly Pet But Never Right to Euthanize People? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Young Listener of The Briefing
Part IV (16:07 - 18:21)
If the Fall Had Not Happened, How Could the Earth Have Provided for Population That Would Grow Exponentially And Never Die? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (18:21 - 20:49)
Why Did Georgia’s Senate Election Go to a Run-Off When the Republican Governor Won So Decisively? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (20:49 - 24:02)
Why Is It So Hard to Share the Gospel? Does Loving People Mean That We Respect Their Choices Even When Bad? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 14-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part VII (24:02 - 25:46)
Why Did God Refer to Himself as ‘We’ in the Old Testament? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, November 17, 2022 Nov 17, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:20)
Twelve Republicans Voted in Favor in Respect for Marriage Act — But Redefining Marriage Is Profoundly Not Conservative
Part II (08:20 - 15:14)
New Congressional Leadership Comes Into View: Why Does This Matter and Why Is the Road Ahead So Troubled?
Part III (15:14 - 18:59)
Mass Cultural Confusion, Government Failure, and a Gospel Opportunity for the Church: Encouragement for Christians in a Society of Moral Revolt
Part IV (18:59 - 24:50)
Issue of Abortion Goes Before Kentucky’s Supreme Court: But Abortion Rights Are Not, and Never Were, in the State’s Constitution.
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Wednesday, November 16, 2022 Nov 16, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:42)
These Elections Matters Massively But You Have No Vote: Who Will Become Speaker of the House, Senate Majority Leader, and President Pro Tempore?
Part II (10:42 - 20:11)
The Mormon Church Comes Out in Official Support of the Respect for Marriage Act — Big Theological Issues Are in Play Here, and History, Too

Is the U.S. Senate really going to redefine marriage? by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)

Part III (20:11 - 24:29)
The Epimenides Paradox Arises Anew as the Two Most Powerful Spies in the World Meet Together — And That’s No Lie

The C.I.A. Director Meets with His Russian Counterpart to Warn Against the Use of Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine. by New York Times (Jim Tankersley and Edward Wong)

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Nov 15, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:19)
No Genuine Conservative Can Support This: The U.S. Senate to Vote on So-Called ‘Respect for Marriage’ Act to Codify Same-Sex Marriage as Law of the Land

Senate Moves Ahead With Vote on Gay-Marriage Bill by Wall Street Journal (Katy Stech Ferek)

Part II (13:19 - 21:57)
A Direct Assault on Religious Liberty: The So-Called ‘Respect for Marriage’ Act — We Need to Take Names on Who Is Behind Republican Moral Relativism
Part III (21:57 - 25:40)
Be Fruitful and Multiply…Or Else: World Population Reaches 8 Billion People — Is It a Good Thing or a Cause for Concern?

World Population Reaching 8 Billion: What This Means for the Family of Humanity by USA Today (António Guterres)

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Monday, November 14, 2022 Nov 14, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 02:00)
Barely a Red Ripple? Democrats Claim Thin Majority in the Senate. We Await Further Word on House Races
Part II (02:00 - 16:07)
Go Figure: New Research Shows Married Couples Have Greater Financial Wealth Than Cohabiting Couples — And Sociologists are Scratching Their Heads as to Why

Moving In Together Doesn’t Match the Financial Benefits of Marriage, but Why? by Wall Street Journal (Julia Carpenter)
The Financial Implications of Cohabitation Among Young Adults by Journal of Financial Planning (Sonya Britt-Luter, Cassandra Dorius, Derek Lawson)

Part III (16:07 - 22:09)
‘Republicans Traded the Election of 2022 for a Generational Goal’: The Reversal of Roe. Was It Worth It?

What the Pro-Life Movement Lost and Won by New York Times (Ross Douthat)

Part IV (22:09 - 26:05)
A News Story with a (Very) Weird Twist: Norwegian Princess Relinquishes Royal Duties to Marry American Celebrity Shaman
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Friday, November 11, 2022 Nov 11, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:01)
In Historic Turn, Benjamin Netanyahu to Lead Israel Again: What Does Bibi’s Return to Power Mean for Israel?
Part II (12:01 - 18:12)
Why Do You Consider Salvation By Grace Alone an Essential Doctrine? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (18:12 - 21:24)
If Marriage is Supposed to Be a Monogamous Relationship Between a Man and a Woman, Why Did Many of the Old Testament Patriarchs Practice Polygamy? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (21:24 - 24:25)
Can You Clarify the Distinctions Between The Right and Conservatism (and The Left and Liberalism)? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (24:25 - 26:33)
Why Don’t Muslims in the West Face the Same Religious Liberty Issues as Christians? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, November 10, 2022 Nov 10, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:35)
The Red Wave That Did Not Happen: What Caused the Taming of the Projected Republican Tsunami?
Part II (13:35 - 20:05)
An Abject Tragedy and Unmitigated Moral Failure: Citizens in Several States Vote Overwhelmingly in Support of Abortion Rights

A Predicted ‘Red Wave’ Crashed Into Wall of Abortion Rights Support on Tuesday by Politico (Alice Miranda Ollstein and Megan Messerly)
American Voters Just Sent a Crystal-Clear Message: They Believe in Abortion Rights by The Guardian (Jill Filipovic)
Women Remembered to Vote on Abortion by Slate (Dahlia Lithwick)
Abortion-Rights Supporters Prevail in Midterm Ballot Measures by Wall Street Journal (Laura Kusisto and Jennifer Calfas)

Part III (20:05 - 24:58)
History Is Often Much Closer Than We Think — An Obituary of the (Thought to Be) Last Child of an Enslaved Person Reminds Us of That Fact

Daniel Smith, 90, Dies; Thought to Be the Last Child of an Enslaved Person by New York Times (Clay Risen)

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022 Nov 09, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 03:52)
So, Do Voting Patterns Change with the Weather? You Probably Guessed that Political Strategists Have an Answer for That

Will Rain Affect Turnout Tomorrow? The Answer Is Cloudy. by New York Times (Eve Washington and John Keefe)

Part II (03:52 - 09:49)
The Greater the Opportunity for Mischief, The Greater Likelihood Mischief Might Happen and Suspicions Will Rise: On Preserving the Integrity of Voting (and Counting Votes) on Election Day
Part III (09:49 - 17:11)
Another Casualty of COVID? The Weakening of American Confidence in the Political Process in a Post-Pandemic World?
Part IV (17:09 - 24:04)
Voter ID Law Creates "Unique Obstacles" for Transgender Voters’: USA Today Offers Yet Another Analysis Fueled by Ideology

As Anti-LGBTQ Rhetoric Grows, Voter ID Laws Create Obstacles for Thousands of Transgender Voters by USA Today (Cady Stanton)
The 2020 LGBT Vote: Preferences and characteristics of LGBT voters in the U.S. by USA Today (Cady Stanton)

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Nov 08, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 03:24)
Christian Stewardship and Your Ballot Today — It’s Now Up to Voters
Part II (03:24 - 13:47)
A Not So United Climate Meeting: World Leaders Gather for COP27. What Is it About?

Last Eight Years Were the Warmest in Modern Times, U.N. Body Says by Wall Street Journal (Eric Niiler)
Global Diplomats are Talking About Climate Change — Again. Does It Do Any Good? by USA Today (Elizabeth Weise)

Part III (13:47 - 18:22)
More Heat Deaths (But Less Deaths from Cold): Deciphering Climate Change Claims

Climate Change and the Lancet’s ‘Heat Death’ Deception by Wall Street Journal (Bjorn Lomberg)

Part IV (18:22 - 24:40)
A Difficult Case in the Midst of a Dark, Conflicted History: SCOTUS Set to Hear Oral Arguments on Navajo Adoption Case

Race Question in Supreme Court Adoption Case Unnerves Tribes by New York Times (Jan Hoffman)

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Monday, November 7, 2022 Nov 07, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:00)
With Election Day Looming, What is the Landscape and What Is at Stake?
Part II (12:00 - 24:46)
‘Democratic at Both Ends But Alabama in the Center’: Why a Fraternity of Presidents Made a Pilgrimage to Pennsylvania in the Last Weekend Before Election Day

3 Presidents Swoop Into Pennsylvania, in a Clash That Transcends 2022 by New York Times (Lisa Lerer and Michael C. Bender)

Part III (24:46 - 26:51)
Politically Right and Politically Gracious: An Approach for Faithful Voting on Election Day
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Friday, November 4, 2022 Nov 04, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:04)
‘American Couples Didn’t Let Pandemic Isolation Go to Waste.’: Fertility Rates in U.S. See First Major Decline Reversal Since 2007

The Great Pandemic Baby Bump by The Atlantic (Jerusalem Demsas)

Part II (10:04 - 15:51)
New Dad, Does It Feel Like the Birth of Your Firstborn Child Shrank Your Brain? — Turns Out, That’s Exactly What’s Happened (And It’s a Good Thing)

Becoming A Father Shrinks Your Cerebrum by The Economist

Part III (15:51 - 18:26)
How Do We Consistently Address Hard Issues From the Culture With Our Kids Without Discouraging Them? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (18:26 - 20:51)
Should Adultery Be Illegal? What About Homosexuality? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (20:51 - 26:11)
What Do You Mean When You Refer to Yourself as Augustinian? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (26:11 - 28:15)
What Language Did Adam and Eve Speak? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 9-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
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Thursday, November 3, 2022 Nov 03, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 06:31)
Is it Even Possible for California to Be More Pro-Abortion? A Proposed Constitutional Amendment and it’s Meaning

Proposition 1: Constitutional Right to Reproductive Freedom. Legislative Constitutional Amendment. by Legislative Analyst's Office

Part II (06:31 - 14:23)
Abortion, Autonomy, and Moral Insanity Come Together in Vermont’s Abortion Vote — And a Liberal Denomination Tries to Rewrite Christian Theology

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022 Nov 02, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 15:27)
They Are Trying Out a New Argument for “Gender Affirming” Surgery and Treatments—A Newly Invented Right of Integrity Means the Surrender of Modern Medicine

Integrity and Rights to Gender-Affirming Healthcare by Journal of Medical Ethics (Richard Rowland)

Part II (15:27 - 18:23)
Public Health Professor urges Medical Doctors to Fight for LGBTQ Rights at the State Level: This is How Morality is Reshaped Before Our Eyes

Implications of Dobbs for the (Re)Criminalization of Intimacy Among LGBTQ Individuals by JAMA Network (Joanne D. Rosen)

Part III (18:23 - 22:38)
‘Unleash Your Inner (Super) Hero’: Supplement Companies Find Success in Infantilizing Marketing Ploy Directed at American Men

Using Superheroes to Sell, This Time to Adults by New York Times (Alyson Krueger)

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022 Nov 01, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:24)
What Can Explain Such Panic and Mayhem? Massive Street Party Turns Deadly in Seoul

South Korea Halloween Tragedy Claims Mostly Young Revelers by Wall Street Journal (Jiyoung Sohn, Dasl Yoon, and Timothy W. Martin)

Part II (11:24 - 15:14)
‘The Madness of Crowds’: Why Crowds Seem to Have a Mind of Their Own
Part III (15:14 - 27:20)
Is the Way to Stop Discriminating on the Basis of Race… to Just Stop Discriminating on the Basis of Race? Supreme Court Hears Five Hours of Oral Argument on Affirmative Action
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Monday, October 31, 2022 Oct 31, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:37)
Lula is Back: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Elected Again as Brazil’s Next President —Revealing Major Issues Between Populism on the Right and Left
Part II (09:37 - 23:28)
Violence within a Political Context: Paul Pelosi Attacked in San Francisco — Does This Mark a New Era of Violence Against Political Leaders in the U.S.?

Suspect in Assault at Pelosi Home had Posted about QAnon by Associated Press (Michael Biesecker and Bernard Condon)
How to Respond to the Horrifying Pelosi Attack by Washington Post (The Editorial Board)
The Assault on Paul Pelosi by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)

Part III (23:28 - 26:41)
‘Remember People, Guns and Diet Mountain Dew Don’t Mix’: Woman Objects to Her Father’s Favorite Diet Soda with a Revolver

“Don’t Dew This!” NC Police Cite Woman Who Didn’t Want Dad Drinking Mountain Dew by Charlotte Observer (Joe Marusak)

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Friday, October 28, 2022 Oct 28, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:29)
Marriage Delayed and Children Foregone: The Age of People in First-Time Marriages Is Rising, and Fertility Rates are Declining — We Better Watch This Closely

First-Time Marriages Are on the Rise for People in Their 40s and 50s by Wall Street Journal (Clare Ansberry)

Part II (11:29 - 16:44)
‘Gathering Together for Dinner Can Feel Like an Impossibility’: Families are Now So Busy That Many Children Never Have a Family Meal — And the Children are Suffering

Family Dinners Are Key to Children’s Health. So Why Don’t We Eat Together More? by Wall Street Journal (Julie Jargon and Andrea Petersen)

Part III (16:44 - 20:45)
When Does Personhood Begin? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (20:45 - 23:03)
Why Did God Put the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 7-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part V (23:03 - 25:21)
What is the Distinction Between Justice and Fairness? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (25:21 - 28:56)
Do Verses 4 and 5 of Proverbs 26 Contradict Each Other? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, October 27, 2022 Oct 27, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:26)
So, Does a Christian’s Right to Live by Christian Convictions Violate Someone Else’s Religious Liberty? You Need to Watch This Argument

Same-Sex Marriage Is a Religious Freedom by New York Times (Steven Paulikas)

Part II (12:26 - 19:24)
Anglican Church Comes to Crossroads Over Teaching on Homosexuality (Again): Can Two Completely Incompatible Moralities Exist in One Church?

The Anglican Church’s ‘Kick in the Guts’ to Gay Parishioners by New York Times (Pete McKenzie)

Part III (19:24 - 26:07)
A Parable of Protestant Liberalism's Hermeneutics: It’s Revealed in an Obituary

Mary Adelia McLeod, 84, Dies; First Female Bishop of an Episcopal Diocese by New York Times (Ed Shanahan)

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022 Oct 26, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:27)
Enthusiast in Chief for the Transgender Revolution: President Joe Biden Calls Any State Restrictions of ‘Gender-Affirming’ Legally and Morally Wrong

‘Devout Catholic’ Biden Invokes God And Morality To Push Genital Mutilation Of Gender-Confused Kids by The Federalist (Evita Duffy)
Joe Biden: Banning Sex Change Surgery for Children is 'Immoral' by The Telegraph (Josie Ensor)
Most Children Who Think They’re Transgender are Just Going Through a ‘Phase’, Says NHS by The Telegraph (Hayley Dixon)

Part II (12:27 - 16:53)
Male, Female, or X?: The LGBTQ Revolution Coming to Social Security Administration Gender Boxes Near You

Social Security Will Now Allow People to Select Their Gender in Records by New York Times (Eduardo Medina)

Part III (16:53 - 24:36)
‘The Term ‘Queer’ is Exclusive’: A Debate within the LGBTQ Community Reveals How Moral Revolutions Require Ongoing Revolutions in Language

Let’s Say Gay by New York Times (Pamela Paul)

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Oct 25, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 07:23)
Revenge of the Political Establishment and the Financial Markets: Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak Set to Become Britain’s Newest Prime Minister
Part II (07:23 - 09:47)
Just Ask Napoleon or Hitler: In Russia and Ukraine, Winter is More Powerful Than Any Army
Part III (09:47 - 13:43)
Russia’s Taking of Children and the Strategy of Russification: A War Crime Takes Shape

Using Adoptions, Russia Turns Ukrainian Children Into Spoils of War by New York Times (Emma Bubola)
Russian TV Host Who Urged Ukrainian Children be Drowned is Suspended by Kremlin Broadcaster RT by Fortune (Christiaan Hetzner)

Part IV (13:43 - 18:07)
A City Without Men: The Consequences of War Show Up on Russian Streets

Where Have All the Men in Moscow Gone? by New York Times (Valerie Hopkins)

Part V (18:07 - 25:30)
‘Exploitative, Ethically and Logistically Complex, Even in Peacetime’: Ukraine Revives Surrogacy Industry

How Ukraine’s Surrogate Mothers Have Survived the War by New York Times (Maria Varenikova and Andrew E. Kramer)

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Monday, October 24, 2022 Oct 24, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:46)
Britain’s Shortest Term of a Prime Minister Leads to Political Crisis: Liz Truss Resigns as Prime Minister after Only 45 Days in Office
Part II (10:46 - 16:30)
Our Closest Ally Is in a Fight for Political Stability (Without a Written Constitution): Britain and Her Parliamentary System
Part III (16:30 - 24:49)
The One Man at the Very Top of China’s One Party Rule: Xi Jinping Secures Unprecedented Third Five-Year Term and Sets China on Collision Course with the West

The Thoughts of Chairman Xi by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)
Biden Views China as a Bigger Challenge than Russia by Washington Post (John Hudson and Karen DeYoung)

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Friday, October 21, 2022 Oct 21, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:39)
Why Did You Use the Parkland Shooter’s Name on The Briefing? Should Mental Illness Be Considered Before Administering the Death Penalty? How Would Jesus Think About It? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners about Capital Punishment on The Briefing
Part II (10:39 - 15:05)
Can the United States Survive the Sexual Revolution and the Radical Change We Are Seeing in Its Morality? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (15:05 - 18:34)
When Voting, What are Our Guidelines for Increasing Taxation on Others? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (18:34 - 21:48)
Does God Speak to Us in Dreams? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (21:48 - 25:17)
Is It Wrong to Use the ‘Yuck Factor’ Towards Particular Types of Sins? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, October 20, 2022 Oct 20, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:46)
‘Blow on a Rat's Whiskers and the Human Cells on the Opposite Side of its Brain Light Up.’: Stanford University Research Lab Successfully Injects Human Brain Cells into Rats’ Brains

These Rats Have Human Cells in Their Brains. They May Help Scientists Understand Autism and Schizophrenia. by USA Today (Karen Weintraub)

Part II (13:46 - 18:18)
We Can Inject Human Brain Cells into the Brains of Rats, But Should We? — The Ethical and Theological Dilemmas of Injecting Human Cells Into Other Species
Part III (18:18 - 25:46)
In Red States, Islands of Blue are Growing Larger and Bluer: What the (Older) Californians Moving to Texas and (Younger) Texans to California Could Indicate About the Future of Our Society

Are Californians Fleeing En Masse to Texas? The Reality is Complicated by LA Times (Richard Parker)

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022 Oct 19, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:25)
We Have Been Warned: President Biden Brazenly Promises that Support for Abortion Will Be His First Priority if Voters Give Him a Democratic Congress

Remarks by President Biden at a Political Event at the Howard Theatre by The White House

Part II (12:25 - 18:34)
From ‘Abortion is Wrong from the Moment of Conception’ to Abortion on Demand: The Evolution of Joe Biden on Abortion
Part III (18:34 - 26:37)
‘The Fact That We Elect Judges is Idiotic and Utterly Perverse’: The Left Argues We Should Leave the Choosing of Judges to Professionals — Wait, Where Have We Heard That Before?

Judicial Elections are a Time Bomb That Could Blow Up Our Democracy by Washington Post (Paul Waldman)

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022 Oct 18, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 15:12)
Identity Politics and the Insidious Nature of Racism on Display in LA: President of City Council Steps Down after Racist Remarks

Los Angeles City Councilwoman Resigns Amid Uproar Over Racist Remarks by New York Times (Jill Cowan and Shawn Hubler)
Nury Martinez Says Out Loud the Racism and Colorism My Vibrant Oaxacan Community Endures by LA Times (Miriham Antonio)
Echoes of Latin American Racism Reverberate in the U.S. by New York Times (Miriam Jordan)
Leaked L.A. City Council Audio Exposes the Racial Underbelly of Local Politics by Wall Street Journal (Will Swaim)

Part II (15:12 - 21:55)
Let the Record Show the Words of Nikolas Cruz — And We Must Recognize as a Society What We Have Decided Does Not Deserve the Death Penalty

Florida school shooter may have been his own worst witness by Associated Press (Terry Spencer)

Part III (21:55 - 25:28)
‘There is Nothing Texas about Texas Pete’: Man Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Hot Sauce Company after He Discovers Its North Carolina Roots

Makers of Texas Pete Hot Sauce Face Lawsuit Over Product Being Made in North Carolina by USA Today (Camille Fine)

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Monday, October 17, 2022 Oct 17, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 05:31)
Virginia Legislator Proposes Criminalization of Parents Who Do Not Affirm LGBTQ Children

LGBTQ Bill on Child Abuse Creates Uproar in Virginia and Beyond by Washington Post (Laura Vozzella and Gregory S. Schneider)
Va. Parents Could Face Abuse Charges for Not Affirming Their LGBTQ Child Under New Bill by WLJA (Nick Minock)
House Bill No. 580 by Code of Virginia

Part II (05:31 - 15:52)
‘The Bible Tells Us Just to Accept People as They Are’: Virginia Legislator Offers Theological Argument (of a sort) That Contradicts the Bible
Part III (15:52 - 23:46)
Engaging Cultural Vernacular: How ‘Top of Mind’ Jumped into Public Discourse — And How Cultural Influencers and Marketers Are Fighting For Space in Your Brain
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Friday, October 14, 2022 Oct 14, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 03:53)
An Urgent Edition of The Briefing: The Parkland Shooter Receives Life Sentence Without the Possibility of Parole
Part II (03:53 - 11:18)
‘Whoever Sheds the Blood of Man, By Man Shall His Blood Be Shed, for God Made Man in His Own Image’: The Imago Dei and the Biblical Foundation for Capital Punishment
Part III (11:18 - 15:04)
The Broward County Courthouse and the Trial of Alvin Ford: My Confrontation with the Issue of Capital Punishment
Part IV (15:04 - 20:40)
‘If This Was Not the Most Perfect Death Penalty Case, Why Do We Even Have the Death Penalty At All?’: The Haunting Question
Part V (20:40 - 23:16)
‘Even So, Lord Come Quickly’: The Sheer Heinousness of Sin and the Crying Out for Ultimate Justice
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Thursday, October 13, 2022 Oct 13, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:08)
‘The Power of the World Spirit’: Mexico State Joins the Global Momentum to Recognize Same-Sex Marriage
Part II (11:08 - 19:27)
The State Department’s Gender Agenda: Our Government's Agenda to Advance the Sexual Revolution on the World Stage

DEIA Strategic Plan 2022-2026 by Millennium Change Corporation

Part III (19:27 - 24:52)
A Parent Reflects on Yet Another Private High School Gone Woke—But Why Send Your Kids There Anyway?

Girls as . . . Not Necessarily Woke by Wall Street Journal (Bruce Gilley)

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022 Oct 12, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:35)
President Biden Rhetoric Gaffe Errs Towards Nuclear Proportions, Claims We Are Reaching the Point of Armageddon — Are We?
Part II (11:35 - 19:20)
The White House Affirms ‘The International Day of the Girl’ Yesterday — But Doesn’t That Transgress the LGBTQIA+ Revolution?

A Proclamation on International Day Of The Girl, 2022 by The White House
Our Time is Now—Our Rights, Our Future by United Nations

Part III (19:20 - 26:59)
‘Under Jewish Law, a Fetus Does Not Become a Human Being or Child Until Birth’: Jewish Women File Religious Liberty Lawsuit in Kentucky Against Anti-Abortion Laws

Jewish Women Sue over Kentucky Abortion Laws, Citing Religious Freedom by Washington Post (Yonat Shimron)

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022 Oct 11, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:36)
A Crushing Blow to Russia and it’s Claims: Attack Damages the Kerch Strait Bridge

Blast on Crimean Bridge Deals Blow to Russian War Effort in Ukraine by New York Times (Michael Schwirtz and Andrew E. Kramer)

Part II (09:36 - 17:27)
‘A Sinkhole of Moral Equivalence’: The U.N. Human Rights Council Votes to Ignore Abuses of Uyghur People in China

China Turns Back Move for U.N. Debate on Abuse of Uyghurs by New York Times (Nick Cummings-Bruce)
Why China’s Crimes in Xinjiang Cannot Go Unpunished by New York Times (Nicholas Bequelin)
The U.N. Abandons the Uyghurs by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)

Part III (17:27 - 25:16)
Cheating Scandals in Chess, Fishing, and Professional Poker — Sin Has a Way of Invading Every Human Endeavor

Chess Investigation Finds That U.S. Grandmaster ‘Likely Cheated’ More Than 100 Times by Wall Street Journal (Andrew Beaton and Joshua Robinson)
If Chess Players Cheat, Is any Game Safe? by Wall Street Journal (Joe Queenan)
Fishy Fish, Messy Chess, and Poker J’accuse: Sports Scandals Take a Turn by Wall Street Journal (Jason Gay)

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Monday, October 10, 2022 Oct 10, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 07:06)
It’s a Bigger Story Than the Media Are Telling: President Biden Announces Federal Pardon of All Persons Convicted for Simple Marijuana Possession

A Proclamation on Granting Pardon for the Offense of Simple Possession of Marijuana by The White House

Part II (07:06 - 16:31)
Conveniently Timed For the Midterm Elections: President Biden’s Evolution on Marijuana

Biden’s Marijuana Pardon Will Drive Crime Higher by Wall Street Journal (William J. Bennett and Seth Leibsohn)

Part III (16:31 - 25:46)
National Institute on Drug Abuse Released Study on Dangers of Marijuana — So Why is the Biden Administration Making Strides that Normalize It Further Among Young People?

Use of Marijuana and Psychedelics Is Soaring Among Young Adults, Study Finds by New York Times (Andrew Jacobs)
Cannabis and the Violent Crime Surge by Wall Street Journal (Allysia Finley)
California Promised ‘Social Equity’ after Pot Legalization. Those Hit Hardest Feel Betrayed by LA Times (Marisa Gerber)
Marijuana Retail Licenses in New York Are Going First to Those Convicted of Drug Crimes by Wall Street Journal (Jimmy Vielkind and Zusha Elinson)

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Friday, October 7, 2022 Oct 07, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 02:55)
Should My 5-Year-Old Listen to The Briefing? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part II (02:55 - 07:22)
Does God Love Bad Guys Who Go to Hell? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 5-Year-Old Listener (And His Brothers) of The Briefing
Part III (07:22 - 11:22)
Can You Shed Light on the Prevalence of Supernatural Events in the World Today? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (11:22 - 15:16)
Where in the Bible Does It Say What Rights We Have? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (15:16 - 17:14)
What is the Distinction Between the Preaching and Teaching of the Word of God? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (17:14 - 23:25)
Am I, as a Paramedic, Complicit in the Culture of Death If I Am On an Assisted Suicide Call and Do Not Stop It? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VII (23:25 - 26:58)
What is the Appropriateness of State and National Pride for Christians? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, October 6, 2022 Oct 06, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 19:19)
Affirmative Action, Christian Conscience and Same-Sex Weddings, Andy Warhol’s Estate, and More: SCOTUS Returns to Term with Major (And Interesting) Issues on the Docket

Here are the Major Cases Before the Supreme Court This Fall by LA Times (David G. Savage)

Part II (19:19 - 21:35)
Historic Moment as Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Joins SCOTUS for Her First Full Term — What Dynamics Will She Add to the Court and the Important Cases Before It?
Part III (21:34 - 29:36)
Fat is Back — Fat Bear Week, That Is: Watch and Vote for Your Favorite Fattest Bear, to the Glory of God

Fat Bear Week 2022 by National Park Service

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022 Oct 05, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 16:19)
What Will It Profit a Man to Retain His Job but Forfeit His Soul?: Australian Football Club CEO Fired (After One Day) for His Church Membership
Part II (16:19 - 23:32)
‘Everyone Who Isn’t a Homophobic Weirdo Should Go See Bros’: Producer of First Major Homosexual Rom-Com Upset About Its Box Office Bomb

When ‘Bros’ Bombed, Star Billy Eichner Put the Blame on the Audience by The Hollywood Reporter (Richard Newby)
Yes, 'Bros' Flopped at the Box Office. But Hollywood Must Keep Making LGBTQ Movies, Anyway. by USA Today (David Oliver)
Will Straight People Go See “Bros”? by The New Yorker (Michael Schulman)
‘Bros’ Review: A Different Kind of Rom-Com by Wall Street Journal (Kyle Smith)

Part III (23:32 - 27:21)
‘The Yuck Factor’: Why Americans Didn’t Show Up to See ‘Bros’ — And Why That Moral Knowledge is a Good Thing
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Tuesday, October 4, 2022 Oct 04, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 15:51)
Rebuilding Challenges and Costs, Opportunism and Moral Corruption, Big Government and Bi-Partisan Political Cooperation: The Paradoxical (And Urgently Important) Aftermath of Hurricane Ian
Part II (15:51 - 20:22)
Why Don’t Humans Evacuate When They are Warned of a Natural Disaster?: Human Nature, ‘Anchoring,’ and Our False Sense of Security in a Fallen World

How Hurricane Ian Caught So Many Off Guard by Axios (Andrew Freedman)

Part III (20:22 - 24:37)
A Russian Czar with Nuclear Weapons Backed into a Corner: Vladimir Putin in Vulnerable State as War in Ukraine Slips Through His Fingers
Part IV (24:37 - 28:33)
125 People Killed During Indonesian Soccer Match: Why Do Sporting Events Spark Such Violent Riots? — The Answer Can Never Be Merely Anthropological
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Monday, October 3, 2022 Oct 03, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:48)
When Doctrine Collides With Politicians—California Seems to Be Ground Zero
Part II (11:48 - 20:34)
Blasphemy on a Billboard: Governor Gavin Newsom Manages to Reach a New Low

An Open Letter to Governor Gavin Newsom by Grace Community Church (John MacArthur)

Part III (20:34 - 25:19)
‘Please Respond to the Gospel, Turn to Christ, and Use Your Office to Advance the Cause of Righteousness Instead of Undermining It’: Pastor John MacArthur’s Message to California Governor Newsom
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Friday, September 30, 2022 Sep 30, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:41)
Amendment 2 Brings an Urgent Vote for Life to Kentucky Ballots — We are About to Find Out How Serious Kentuckians are About the Sanctity and Dignity of Human Life

On Election Day, You'll Decide Whether to ban Abortion in Kentucky. Here's What to Know by Courier Journal (Deborah Yetter)

Part II (10:41 - 15:03)
The Warnings about Hurricane Ian were Justified and Horrifyingly Actualized: A Call to Prayer for Florida
Part III (15:03 - 21:35)
Can You Explain the Schisms We See Between Conservatives Right Now? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (21:35 - 23:39)
How Can I Be a Responsible Voter? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (23:39 - 28:33)
What is our Soul? And How Do We Love God with All of Our Soul?— Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 5-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
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Thursday, September 29, 2022 Sep 29, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:28)
A Massive Storm of Catastrophic Proportions: Hurricane Ian Hits Florida
Part II (08:28 - 18:31)
A Bloodthirsty (And Strange) Form of Works Righteousness: Patriarch Kirill Argues a Russian Soldier’s Death on the Ukrainian Battlefield Washes Away His Sins
Part III (18:31 - 24:15)
‘Lord, in My Luggage I Have Scripture That I Want to Take to Your Children Across This Border’: Brother Andrew, ‘God’s Smuggler,’ Dies at 94

Died: Brother Andrew, Who Smuggled Bibles into Communist Countries by Christianity Today (Daniel Silliman)

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022 Sep 28, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:42)
Can California Become Even More Pro-Abortion? Governor Newsom Signs 13 New Bills to Increase Access to Abortion

Newsom Signs 13 Abortion Protection and Reproductive Health Bills by LA Times (Melody Gutierrez)

Part II (08:42 - 18:10)
‘I Don’t Want Your God in Charge of My Health Care’: The Secular Left Hates Catholic Hospital Systems — A Warning to Us All

I Don’t Want Your God in Charge of My Health Care by Washington Post (Kate Cohen)

Part III (18:10 - 25:35)
‘A Woman Should Have the Same Right as a Man to Not Be Pregnant’: The Argument of Roe v. Wade Makes It to the Front Page of the Sports Section of USA Today

Women’s Professional Sports Grapple with Eroding Rights by USA Today (Lindsay Schnell, Nancy Armour, and Chris Bumbaca)

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022 Sep 27, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:57)
Cuba Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage—A Big Story Behind the Headlines in the Communist Nation

Cubans Vote in Favour of Family Law Reform That Will Allow Same-Sex Marriage by The Guardian

Part II (09:57 - 15:27)
‘The Book’s Literary Value Overrides Scenes Involving Nudity and Sex’: Pornographic LGBTQ Book Stays on the Shelves in Kentucky School District — So Who Determines Literary Value?

JCPS Panel Votes to Keep 'Gender Queer' on Library Shelves by Courier Journal (Olivia Krauth)

Part III (15:27 - 23:05)
Parents, Don’t Leave it to the Professionals: Moral Knowledge In Literature and the Responsibility of Christian Parents to Faithfully Steward What Their Children Read

I Read ‘Gender Queer,’ the Most Banned Book in America. And So Should You by LA Times (Robin Abcarian)

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Monday, September 26, 2022 Sep 26, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:42)
An Ominous Turn in the War of Ukraine: Russia Threatens Use of ‘Tactical Nuclear Weapons’ — How Far is the US Willing to Go to Aid Ukraine?
Part II (08:42 - 15:58)
‘Then the Eyes of Both were Opened, and They Knew That They Were Naked’: The Morality of Knowledge After the Fall — You Can’t Unknow What You Now Know
Part III (15:58 - 18:13)
‘The History of the World Includes Very Few Retired Dictators’: The Predicament of Vladimir Putin and Danger of an Autocrat Backed into a Corner

How Seriously Should We Take Putin’s Nuclear Threat in Ukraine? by New York Times (Ross Douthat)

Part IV (18:13 - 22:08)
Who Would Globally Police Russia and Hold It Accountable for Its Crimes? The Failure of the United Nations Was There from the Beginning
Part V (22:08 - 26:10)
The Shifting Political Tectonic Plates in Europe: Conservatives Win Italian Elections Likely Resulting in First Woman to Lead Italy’s Government
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Friday, September 23, 2022 Sep 23, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 13:36)
‘We Live in a Society of Unfiltered Liberalism, and It Functions Like a Religion’: The Religious Shape of Secularism

The Dangers of Liberalism and Why YU Should Change Its Charter by The Communicator (Rabbi Rafi Eis)

Part II (13:36 - 17:14)
Beaver Dams and the Glory of God: Some Farmers and Ranchers Change Their Minds About Beavers

It Was War. Then, a Rancher’s Truce With Some Pesky Beavers Paid Off. by New York Times (Catrin Einhorn)

Part III (17:14 - 20:22)
What Bible Verses Should Be the Basis of Law and Applicable to All People? What Commands are Applicable for Only Christians? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (20:22 - 22:30)
Do We Concede the Point to the LGBTQ Agenda If We Use the Phrase "Biological Male?” — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (22:30 - 28:01)
Do You Think That We Rely Too Much on the Simple Reading of the Text in our Bible Studies and Church Services? Should We Return to the Use of Art? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, September 22, 2022 Sep 22, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 16:31)
President Biden Says Pandemic is Over. The Left Cries NO: As President Biden Declares the End of the Pandemic, Why Isn’t His Own Administration Backing Him?

Biden Says the Pandemic Is Over. But at Least 400 People Are Dying Daily. by New York Times (Sheryl Gay Stolberg)
No, President Biden, the Pandemic is Not Over by Washington Post (The Editorial Board)
Is the Pandemic ‘Over,’ or Not? by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)
No, Mr. President, the Pandemic Isn’t Over by LA Times (Eric J. Topol)

Part II (16:31 - 22:32)
Watch Out for the Moral Agenda of “Public Health” — Just Look at the Influence of Anthony Fauci
Part III (22:32 - 25:18)
New Data from the CDC Suggest Highest STI Rates in Years: But the Moral Dimension of Sex is Deliberately Excluded from Discussion

New CDC Data: STD Rates Shot Up in 2021 by Politico (Alice Miranda Ollstein)

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Sep 21, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 12:06)
What’s Missing from Banned Books Week in the US? Banned Books, Of Course — So What’s Behind All This?

Banned in the USA: The Growing Movement to Censor Books in Schools by PEN America

Part II (12:06 - 16:16)
The Bottom Line of Banned Books Week: A Progressivist Agenda to Nullify Parental Rights
Part III (16:16 - 20:51)
Professions and Professional Associations Pushing Left Together: How the Media and Education Elites Influence Culture and Shape Morality

Attempts to Ban Books Are Accelerating and Becoming More Divisive by New York Times (Alexandra Alter and Elizabeth A. Harris)

Part IV (20:51 - 26:02)
A Campaign Promise Fulfilled and a Win for Parents in Virginia: Glenn Youngkin Ends Policy that Allowed Schools to Conceal Transgender Transition of Students from Parents

Virginia Reverses School Protections for Transgender Students by New York Times (Ava Sasani)

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022 Sep 20, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 10:01)
The Meaning of Funerals and the Making of History: The State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II and History on Both Sides of the Atlantic
Part II (10:01 - 15:39)
The History of State Funerals: And Looking Back to the State Funeral of Winston Churchill in 1965
Part III (15:39 - 27:31)
‘Let Us Commend Queen Elizabeth to the Care and Keeping of Almighty God’: The World Hears Scripture and Christian Doctrine in the Order of Service of Britain’s State Funeral for Queen Elizabeth II
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Monday, September 19, 2022 Sep 19, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:38)
A University Acts to Defend its Convictions; Yeshiva University Shuts Down All Student Groups After SCOTUS Sends Case Back to Lower Courts in NYC
Part II (08:38 - 19:20)
‘Extreme Religious Liberty’: Note the Language — Religious Liberty Is About to Be Sacrificed on the Altar of Personal Autonomy

When Did Religious Belief Become an Excuse to Discriminate? by Washington Post (Louise Melling)
Extreme Religious Liberty Is Undermining Public Health by New York Times (Lindsay F. Wiley)

Part III (19:20 - 25:45)
Democrats in the Senate Announce Vote to Codify Same-Sex Marriage Likely to be Deferred Until After Midterm Elections — But Why? What is the Strategy Here?
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Friday, September 16, 2022 Sep 16, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 09:05)
‘A State’s Imposition of Its Own Interpretation of Scripture Calls Out for Review’: The Supreme Court Declines to Defend Religious Liberty at Yeshiva University
Part II (09:05 - 13:20)
A New Category Comes to the Boston Marathon: Non-Binary Runners Get Their Own Field of Competition in 2023 — But Details Still Need to Be Settled

Boston Marathon Adds Option for Nonbinary Runners Next Year by New York Times (Amanda Holpuch)

Part III (13:20 - 17:51)
When I Sin Against God and He is Upset, Does He Leave Me? Does God Hear My Prayers in Those Moments? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 12-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part IV (17:51 - 20:23)
Do Animals Go to Heaven? Did Animals Talk Before the Fall of Adam and Eve? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Two Brothers Who Listen to The Briefing
Part V (20:23 - 25:19)
How Do I Lovingly Make Clear to My Unbelieving Brother That My Beliefs are My Own and Not Just Pushed On Me By My Parents? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 15-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
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Thursday, September 15, 2022 Sep 15, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 14:21)
Nonsense of the Quintessential Sort: MSNBC Host Argues ‘Jesus Never Once Talked About Abortion’ — And That the Pro-Life Position is Heresy
Part II (14:21 - 22:16)
‘Being Trans Is A Medical Condition’ — But Wait, There’s More.

Is Being Transgender a Medical Condition? by Washington Post (Jennifer Finney Boylan)

Part III (22:16 - 27:18)
Reality Trumps Political Theory: Sweden—That Bastion of Liberal Social Experiment—Shifts Right Amidst Rising Crime Rates

Sweden Democrats Reflect Europe’s Rightward Trend by Wall Street Journal (Dominic Green)

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