This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 15:34)The Horrifying Fires that Killed in Lahaina — How Should Christians Think About Such a Disaster?Part II (15:34 – 21:44)It’s Narco Traffickers versus Civilization and a Battle Against Anarchy: Ecuador Shaken After Presidential Candidate Assassinated After Squaring Off with Illegal Drug IndustryEcuador, Reeling From a Candidate’s Assassination, Is Forever Changed by New York Times (Julie Turkewitz and José María León Cabrera)Part III (21:44 – 23:19)The Albanian Mafia is Controlling Crime in Ecuador? The Complicated Battle for Law and Order in a Fallen WorldSign 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.

Today Dean Lentini join us on the podcast to talk about digital media and the value it brings to the local church. Why are so many slow to adopt digital media for aspects of discipleship? And why are baptists so bad at it? Be sure to check out Dean’s youtube channel where he releases original content and live streams every week.Get all the links and show notes athttp://www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/digital-mediaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 11:36)The Olympics and the Religion of Internationalism: There Is A Lot Going On That Most Will Not SeePart II (11:36 – 14:23)A New Babylon with a Drag Queen Behind the Altar: The Theological Signals Sent at the Very Beginning of the 2024 OlympicsPart III (14:23 – 23:36)‘The Term “Biologically Male” is Problematic’: Newsflash, IOC, If You Want Separate Competition For Women Athletes You Have to Know What a Woman IsIOC President’s speech – Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony by International Olympic Committee (Thomas Bach)Portrayal Guidelines: Gender-Equal, Fair, and Inclusive Representation in Sport by International Olympic CommitteePart IV (23:36 – 26:26)A Celebration of Human Achievement and Patriotism: There Were Great Moments at the Olympic GamesTeens and Tactics Blur in China’s Quest for Gold by The New York Times (Hannah Beech)Sign 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.