This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 12:25)What Does Victory in War Mean?: A Voice from the Past Argues for Realism when Looking at Russia’s War with UkraineHow Does It End? Fissures Emerge Over What Constitutes Victory in Ukraine by New York Times (David E. Sanger, Steven Erlanger and Eric Schmitt)Part II (12:25 – 20:48)Contain, Constrain, Combat? The Strategy of the United States in the Fight Against World CommunismU.S. Aims to Constrain China by Shaping Its Environment, Blinken Says by New York Times (Edward Wong and Ana Swanson)Part III (20:48 – 24:55)The Continuous Clash of Worldviews in a Fallen World: The Vexing Challenge of Containing Sin 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 – 10:50)President Biden’s Farewell Address: President Warns Against What He Called the “Tech-Industry Complex” and an “Oligarchy”In exclusive sit-down, Biden reveals his biggest regret and the compliment Trump gave him by USA Today (Susan Page)Part II (10:50 – 17:41)The Ceasefire Between Israel and Hamas: Agreement is Tentatively Reached in the Middle EastPart III (17:41 – 21:23)Cuba Off the State-Sponsored Terrorism List, For Now: President Biden Removes Cuba From Important ListPart IV (21:23 – 24:32)Starbucks is No Longer a Third Place: Famous Seattle Coffee Shop Chain is Changing One of Its Major Business PoliciesSign 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.

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.