This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 13:01)A Senator Accidentally Affirms the Real Issue is Human Personhood—The Big Story Behind the Senate IVF VoteRight to IVF Act by The United States SenateMurray Blocks GOP Show-Bill That Allows Extremists to Regulate IVF Out of Existence, Slams Republicans’ Support of Fetal Personhood by US Senator Patty MurrayPart II (13:01 – 21:31)Gov. Beshear Bans ‘Conversion Therapy’ in Kentucky — But His Definition of Conversion Therapy Includes Historic Biblical ChristianityGov. Beshear Signs Executive Order Banning Conversion Therapy on Minors in Kentucky by Commonwealth of Kentucky (Office of the Governor)Part III (21:31 – 25:12)The Elites vs. the Rest: What’s the Real Dynamic Driving Today’s Politics?What Undecided Voters Might Be Thinking by The New York Times (Ross Douthat)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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 07:19)Israel Sends a Deadly Message: Nearly 3,000 Pagers Connected to Hezbollah Detonate in Calculated AttackWhat we know about the Hezbollah pagers attack by The Washington Post (Gerrit De Vynck, Sammy Westfall and Elizabeth Dwoskin)Part II (07:19 – 17:46)The Limits of Military Distance: The U.S. Faces Huge Decision About Use of Long Range Missiles by Ukraine in War Against RussiaPart III (17:46 – 22:14)Dying Soldiers and a Crashing Birth Rate: Ukraine Faces Complex Situation in Its Fight for SurvivalOne Million Are Now Dead or Injured in the Russia-Ukraine War by The Wall Street Journal (Bojan Pancevski)Part IV (22:14 – 24:41)Identity Politics on the Ballot in California: Will Californians Elect First Transgender Woman to Office?In tight Inland Empire race, first transgender candidate could oust first Republican Latina by The LA Times (Mackenzie Mays)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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 11:48)Hamas Brutalizes Even the Palestinians to Hold Onto Power: How the Terrorist Group Brutally Maintains its PowerHow Hamas Uses Brutality to Maintain Power by The New York Times (Julian E. BarnesAdam RasgonAdam Goldman and Ronen Bergman)Part II (11:48 – 16:20)There’s Good Reason to Get Rid of the Department of Education: Former President Trump Repeats Conservative Talking Point, But He Needs to Clarify His PolicyPart III (16:20 – 22:12)The Left Loves the Department of Education: The Leviathan of the Administrative State and the Dangers of Federal BureaucracyTrump Wants to Shut Down the Department of Education? Is That Possible? by The New York Times (Dana Goldstein)Part IV (22:12 – 24:36)Space X’s Successful Space Walk: A Big Step in Space Exploration — And More Evidence of God’s Glory From SpaceSign 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 – 03:16)A Second Assassination Attempt Against Former President Trump – No Society Can Survive a Descent Into Political ViolenceChurch of the Lukumi-Babalu Aye v. Hialeah by United States CourtsPart II (03:16 – 18:20)The Complexities of Immigration and Internet Narratives: The Massive Issues Behind Strange Claims About Haitian Immigrants in Springfield, OhioPope Says Both Trump and Harris Are ‘Against Life’Pope Says Both Trump and Harris Are ‘Against Life’ by The New York Times (Emma Bubola and Elisabetta Povoledo)Part III (18:20 – 20:54)No, Trump and Harris are Not ‘Against Life’ in the Same Way: Pope Francis Confuses Political and Theological Issues Once AgainPart IV (20:54 – 28:03)Immigration in the United States Deserves an Honest Conversation: Love of Neighbor Does Not Mean Confusing Our Immigration Policy with Open BordersSign 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 – 08:48)Falling Birthrates Reveal Big Worldview Faults: It Now Has the Attention of Presidential CandidatesPart II (08:48 – 12:00)Is Lust Sin? How Should I Handle Sinful Thoughts? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 90-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart III (12:00 – 14:16)When Do Souls Come to Be? If It Happens at Conception, What Happens If an Embryo Twins? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 15-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart IV (14:16 – 16:48)Is the Emerging Alliance Between Iran, Turkey and Russia a fulfillment of Ezekiel 38? If so, Is It Possible That Vladimir Putin is Actually Gog? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 14-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart V (16:48 – 21:18)What is Your Favorite Biography of Winston Churchill? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters Listeners of The BriefingWinston Churchill, Hero or Villain? A Response to Controversy Over The Tucker Carlson Show by AlbertMohler.com (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)“Never give in”: What in the world are they saying about Winston Churchill? by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)Winston Churchill—History, Destiny, Biography: A Conversation with Andrew Roberts by Thinking in Public (R. Albert Mohler, Jr. and Andrew Roberts)Part VI (21:18 – 23:51)Should Students Be Required to Wear Uniforms? Does It Strip Students of Individuality and Creativity? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 11:13)Will Big Business Break with Woke? Big Companies Stop Reporting to LGBTQ Groups for Ratings, Pull Back from DEI ProgramsFord, Coors Light and Other Brands Retreat From a Gay-Rights Index by The Wall Street Journal (Theo Francis and Lauren Weber)Part II (11:13 – 17:08)Where Are the Conservatives on Campus? Higher Education Has Been Largely Evacuated of Conservatives Why Are There So Few Conservative Professors? The facts are beyond dispute. The causes and solutions are not. by The Chronicle of Higher Education (Steven M. Teles)Part III (17:08 – 27:06)If You Remove the Religious, You Also Remove the Conservatives – Secularists Know What They’re Doing When They Take Over the UniversitiesThe Stewardship of an Intellectual Life: A Conversation with Philosopher Zena Hitz by Thinking in Public (R. Albert Mohler, Jr. and Zena Hitz)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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 03:08)Where was the Serious Exchange of Ideas? The American People Need More Than What Happened Last Night in the ‘24 Presidential ‘Debate’Part II (03:08 – 09:44)Kamala Harris Escaped Explaining Her Real Position on Abortion – She is the Most Radical Proponent of Abortion in U.S. Electoral HistoryPart III (09:44 – 11:57)The Media Class Should Not Determine Debate Moderators: Conservative Candidates Should Consider Declining These Invitations in the FuturePart IV (11:57 – 13:18)Taking the Bait, Lack of Pressing Kamala Harris on Policy, and Frowning: Donald Trump’s Main Problems in the Presidential DebatePart V (13:18 – 15:57)‘My Values Have Not Changed’: I Believe Kamala Harris Means Every Word of That Statement – And That Should Frighten All of UsPart VI (15:57 – 18:20)The Winner of the Debate and the Undecided Voter: Two Major Factors in the Debate, and the Consequences Will Not Be Revealed Until Election DayPart VII (18:20 – 23:41)If the U.S. Confronted a Major Military Attack, Who Would You Want as President? The Anniversary of September 11th Raises Major Questions About Presidential LeadershipSign 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 – 10:48)One of the Most Consequential Presidential Debates in U.S. History: What to Watch For Tonight as Former President Trump Faces Off Against Vice President Kamala HarrisPart II (10:48 – 20:30)Wait, Scholars are Arguing the Constitution is a Threat to Democracy? The Left Seeks to Put the Constitution and Electoral College on the Chopping BlockThe Constitution Is Sacred. Is It Also Dangerous? by The New York Times (Jennifer Szalai)Part III (20:30 – 25:00)Yes, the Text Still Mean What the Text Says: As Arguments Against Originalism Fail, Liberals Look to Move on From the ConstitutionSign 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 – 15:35)Unspeakable Moral Evil in Barrow County: Tragedy of School Shooting in Georgia Raises Ultimate Questions of Justice in a Fallen WorldPart II (15:35 – 23:44)Yet Another Orchestrated Political Game: Republican Dynasty, the Cheneys, Announce Support for Harris/Walz CampaignPart III (23:44 – 26:27)Love of Neighbor Does Not Mean Support for ‘Queer Joy’: Tim Walz Makes Political Speech Attempting to Unravel Creation OrderSign 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 – 09:35)New York’s Bus System as a Modern Parable: What One Million People Per Day Stealing Bus Fares Teaches about Sin and the Fragility of CivilizationWhy the M.T.A. Is Worried About Fare Evaders on Buses by The New York Times (Claire Fahy)Part II (09:35 – 15:38)What is the Difference Between Democracy and a Constitutional Republic? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart III (15:38 – 18:13)Should Church Choirs Perform Without Congregational Participation? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (18:13 – 21:43)Is It Sinful to Hope the Lord Does Not Return Until After I Get to Experience Joys of Life, Like My Children Growing Up and Getting Married? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing Part V (21:43 – 26:15)Can Dreams Be Sinful? — 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.