This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 12:21) A Big Life on the Screen of the 20th Century: The Life and Legacy of Pat Robertson, Dead at 93Part II (12:21 – 17:38) 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 CanadaWildfires and Progressive Climate-Change Deniers by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)Part III (17:38 – 22:09) 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 BriefingPart IV (22:09 – 24:09) 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 BriefingPart V (24:09 – 26:45) Can A Christ Follower Responsibly Work For a Company That Supports the LGBTQ Revolution? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingSign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

DOCUMENTATION AND ADDITIONAL READING
PART 1
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Opening Confirmation Hearing for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Sets Stage for an Important Week in American History

WASHINGTON POST (PAUL WALDMAN)
The Two Phoniest Words You’ll Hear During Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Confirmation

PART 2
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A Clash of Judicial Philosophies: How Should Judges Interpret the Constitution?

PART 3
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Parallel of Law and Theology: How A Reader Reads One Text Will Affect How He Interprets Another, Including the Bible and the U.S. Constitution

PART 4
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The Toads are Smoked? Psychedelic Venom of Sonoran Toad Shows New Lengths Humans Will Go to Escape Reality

NEW YORK TIMES (SIMON ROMERO)
Demand for This Toad’s Psychedelic Venom Is Booming. Some Warn That’s Bad for the Toad.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 10:16) What is the Difference Between the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and the Orthodox Church of Ukraine and Why Does it Matter? History, Theology, and Headlines CollideZelensky 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 (10:16 – 14:48) 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 (14:48 – 23:23) The Controversy of Balenciaga Raises the Question: Will We Be a Culture That Protects Our Children from Child Exploitation?Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.