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 KyivBiden’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 NomineeChris Sununu Eyes the G.O.P.’s ‘Normal’ Lane in 2024. Does It Exist? by New York Times (Matt Flegenheimer)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.

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 MilitaryPatriotism’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 BriefingPart 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 BriefingPart 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 BriefingPart 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 BriefingSign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | 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
(0:0 – 6:19):
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‘Can You Provide A Definition for the Word Woman?’: Such A Simple Question, but Why Won’t Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Answer It?

THE FEDERALIST (ELLE REYNOLDS)
If Ketanji Brown Jackson Doesn’t Know What A ‘Woman’ Is, Why Does She Use The Word So Much?

PART 2
(6:20 – 11:15):
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The Death of Truth Realized in a Swimming Pool: Lia Thomas, A Biological Male, Wins the NCAA Women’s National Swimming Championship — And the Entire Society Is to Celebrate?

WORLD OPINIONS (R. ALBERT MOHLER JR.)
The transgender revolution and the death of truth

PART 3
(11:16 – 20:32):
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The Distinction of Boys and Girls, Men and Women, is Just “A Claim of Biological Difference?” Insanity Looms Over Our Age

NBC NEWS (CHERYL COOKY)
Lia Thomas' NCAA Championship Performance Gives Women Sports a Crucial Opportunity

PART 4
(20:33 – 23:36):
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Moral Surrender and Political Spinelessness: GOP Governors of Indiana and Utah Veto Bills to Restrict Girls‘ Sports to Girls

WALL STREET JOURNAL (JENNIFER CALPHAS)
Irrationality and Spinelessness: GOP Governors of Indiana and Utah Veto Bills to Relegate Women’s Sports to Biological Women

NEW YORK TIMES (EDUARDO MEDINA)
Utah Governor Vetoes Transgender-Athlete Bil