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Monday, February 6, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.

PART I (12:11 - 12:11) A Conspicuous Attempt at Espionage: China's Balloon – Why Did the U.S. Government Handle This So Clumsily?

PART II (17:37 - 17:37) Freedom Always Has Enemies: Why Democracy Will Always Face Massive Threats in a Fallen World

PART III (25:56 - 25:56) Political Stunt or Strong Economic and Ideological Statement?: Congress Votes Down Socialism in all its Forms

Ask Anything Tour - Buck Run Baptist Church

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A warning from Rome: The funeral of Pope Benedict XVI holds big lessons for evangelical Christians

Today's funeral mass for the Roman Catholic's Church's first "pope emeritus," formerly Pope Benedict XVI, marks yet another first in church history-the first funeral of a pope presided over by a pope. For good reason, evangelical Protestants do not recognize the papacy, seeing it as an institution without biblical warrant. Nevertheless, evangelical... The post A warning from Rome: The funeral of Pope Benedict XVI holds big lessons for evangelical Christians appeared first on AlbertMohler.com.

The passing of the Age of Pelosi: There is more to this story than most Americans imagine

The Constitution of the United States calls for a new Congress to convene at noon on the third day of January in odd numbered years. Thus, today marks the arrival of America's 118th Congress. That fact, taken alone, deserves our attention, and not only because of the political significance of our government's legislative branch. The fact that our c... The post The passing of the Age of Pelosi: There is more to this story than most Americans imagine appeared first on AlbertMohler.com.

Friday, February 3, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.

PART I (9:17 - 9:17) 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 (12:26 - 12:26) ‘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 (15:18 - 15:18) 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 (19:9 - 19:9) What are the Historical Reasons for the Sexual Revolution? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

PART V (27:34 - 27:34) 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

For the Mouth of the Lord Has Spoken It

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.

PART I (14:42 - 14:42) 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 (19:10 - 19:10) ‘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 (23:20 - 23:20) Convictional Leadership in a Secular Age: The High Stakes of Choosing Christian Leaders

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.

PART I (15:52 - 15:52) ‘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 (20:18 - 20:18) 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 (22:59 - 22:59) The Transmogrifier: No, Not Calvin and Hobbes — The Changing Cultural Landscape

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.

PART I (7:27 - 7:27) A Bit of Recovered Sanity in the UK: British Government Puts Halt to New Scottish Gender Change Law

PART II (12:27 - 12:27) 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 (20:29 - 20:29) 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 (25:15 - 25:15) 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)

Monday, January 30, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.

PART I (11:56 - 11:56) Yet Another Horrifying Video Presented to Americans: Bodycam Footage Released of Tyre Nichols’ Arrest and Beating

PART II (17:31 - 17:31) Public Opinion, Moral Consensus, and Justice: Theological Considerations of the Memphis Crisis

PART III (22:4 - 22:4) Mourn with Those with Mourn: Praying for the Mourning and for Gospel Ministry in Memphis