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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 BreakupDoes 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 BriefingPart 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 BriefingPart IV (24:18 – 26:43)How Has Abortion Contributed to the Falling Birth Rate Worldwide? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart 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 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 – 9:16):
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‘Lowering Temperature on Hot-Button Issues’: Interesting Words at Mormon Conference

ASSOCIATED PRESS (SAM METZ)
Mormons Lower Temperature on Hot-Button Issues at Conference

PART 2
(9:17 – 15:26):
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Heavenly Mother? A Fascinating Window Into Mormon Theology

SALT LAKE TRIBUNE (PEGGY FLETCHER STACK)
‘I Wish We Knew More’ – As LDS Leaders Warn Against Praying to Heavenly Mother, Questions Persist

PART 3
(15:27 – 20:32):
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‘To Be Trans is to Enter a Sacred Journey of Becoming Whole’: A Former Archbishop of Canterbury and the Liberal Enthusiasm for Transgender Ideology

THE TELEGRAPH (GABRIELLA SWERLING)
Becoming Transgender a Sacred Journey of Becoming Whole, Says Ex-Archbishop of Canterbury

PART 4
(20:33 – 23:33):
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Theological Liberalism and Accommodation to the Modern World: Oldest Jewish Seminary in the U.S. Will End Its Rabbinical Training