This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 12:25)The Biden Administration Intends to Send Dangerous Message to Hostile Regimes: We Will Pay Ransom for Your Hostage TakingHow Much Is an American Hostage Worth? by New York Times (Bret Stephens)Holding America Hostage by National Review (Noah Rothman)Part II (12:25 – 19:45)It’s Wrong to Believe That Moral Judgments Are Real? The Modern Age and its Justification of Sexual MisbehaviorLove is in the air but birds are often unfaithful partners by Financial Times (Jonathan Guthrie)Part III (19:45 – 25:08)If it’s Possible it’s Natural? A Transhumanist Denies the Meaning of NatureSign 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 – 06:06) What Do Musk, Bezos, Gates, and Buffet Have in Common? Money. And They’ve Lost A Whole Lot of It This Year — What Does That Even Mean?The Top 50 Richest People Have Lost More Than Half a Trillion Dollars This Year by Wall Street Journal (Joseph De Avila)Part II (06:06 – 10:40) Constitutional Questions Erupt over Free Speech in Social Media as Supreme Court Places Hold on Texas Law to Limit Censorship by PlatformsSupreme Court Blocks Texas Law Regulating Social Media Platforms by New York Times (Adam Liptak)Part III (10:40 – 14:57) Moving Testimonies Abound as Ireland Census Provides Citizens Opportunity to Write a Statement to Be Read in 100 YearsOn Ireland’s Census, a Blank Box Gives Residents a Chance to Tell Their Stories by New York Times (Ed O’Loughlin)Part IV (14:57 – 20:50) How Would You Address a Transgender Person in a Casual Conversation? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart V (20:50 – 23:15) Does President Biden Take the Lord’s Name in Vain When He Says ‘For God’s Sake’ in His Speeches? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VI (23:15 – 26:24) Why Won’t We Be Married in Heaven? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VII (26:24 – 29:58) What Is the Importance of the Doctrine of Biblical Inspiration? — 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.

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