This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 10:46) Britain’s Shortest Term of a Prime Minister Leads to Political Crisis: Liz Truss Resigns as Prime Minister after Only 45 Days in OfficePart II (10:46 – 16:30) Our Closest Ally Is in a Fight for Political Stability (Without a Written Constitution): Britain and Her Parliamentary SystemPart III (16:30 – 24:49) The One Man at the Very Top of China’s One Party Rule: Xi Jinping Secures Unprecedented Third Five-Year Term and Sets China on Collision Course with the WestThe Thoughts of Chairman Xi by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)Biden Views China as a Bigger Challenge than Russia by Washington Post (John Hudson and Karen DeYoung)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 – 10:46)Britain’s Shortest Term of a Prime Minister Leads to Political Crisis: Liz Truss Resigns as Prime Minister after Only 45 Days in OfficePart II (10:46 – 16:30)Our Closest Ally Is in a Fight for Political Stability (Without a Written Constitution): Britain and Her Parliamentary SystemPart III (16:30 – 24:49)The One Man at the Very Top of China’s One Party Rule: Xi Jinping Secures Unprecedented Third Five-Year Term and Sets China on Collision Course with the WestThe Thoughts of Chairman Xi by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)Biden Views China as a Bigger Challenge than Russia by Washington Post (John Hudson and Karen DeYoung)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.

Jimmy and Joe discuss 11 common mistakes pastors make in ministry: Under Communicating with the Congregation Too Eager to Promote LeadersAfraid to Promote LeadersSharing Confidential or Sensitive Information Teaching Christian Myths in SermonsNot Apologizing When WrongNeglecting Prayer over Administration Neglecting Administration Over Prayer Neglecting Doctrine Over the Practical Neglecting the Practical Over the Doctrinal Stop Developing Their GiftOUR SPONSORDwellDwell is our favorite Bible app for good reason. And listeners of Doctrine and Devotion can get 10% off a yearly subscription, or 30% off Dwell for life. Get the best Bible app today at dwellapp.io/jofo.Support 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 – 10:39) Why Did You Use the Parkland Shooter’s Name on The Briefing? Should Mental Illness Be Considered Before Administering the Death Penalty? How Would Jesus Think About It? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners about Capital Punishment on The Briefing Part II (10:39 – 15:05) Can the United States Survive the Sexual Revolution and the Radical Change We Are Seeing in Its Morality? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing Part III (15:05 – 18:34) When Voting, What are Our Guidelines for Increasing Taxation on Others? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (18:34 – 21:48) Does God Speak to Us in Dreams? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart V (21:48 – 25:17) Is It Wrong to Use the ‘Yuck Factor’ Towards Particular Types of Sins? — 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 10:39)Why Did You Use the Parkland Shooter’s Name on The Briefing? Should Mental Illness Be Considered Before Administering the Death Penalty? How Would Jesus Think About It? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners about Capital Punishment on The Briefing Part II (10:39 – 15:05)Can the United States Survive the Sexual Revolution and the Radical Change We Are Seeing in Its Morality? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing Part III (15:05 – 18:34)When Voting, What are Our Guidelines for Increasing Taxation on Others? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (18:34 – 21:48)Does God Speak to Us in Dreams? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart V (21:48 – 25:17)Is It Wrong to Use the ‘Yuck Factor’ Towards Particular Types of Sins? — 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.

Richard Owen Roberts is a long-term friend of Media Gratiae. Even before Media Gratiae existed, Mr. Roberts played an important role in John Snyder’s life. In this special episode, we want to introduce Mr. Roberts and International Awakening Ministries to those of you who may be unfamiliar with them. We also want to let everyone know of an upcoming conference IAM is presenting on November 27-30 at Norwood Baptist Church. The conference is called “Turn” and its foundation will be Acts 3:19.
For more information about the conference, please see https://www.nbcknox.org/turn

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 13:46) ‘Blow on a Rat’s Whiskers and the Human Cells on the Opposite Side of its Brain Light Up.’: Stanford University Research Lab Successfully Injects Human Brain Cells into Rats’ BrainsThese Rats Have Human Cells in Their Brains. They May Help Scientists Understand Autism and Schizophrenia. by USA Today (Karen Weintraub)Part II (13:46 – 18:18) We Can Inject Human Brain Cells into the Brains of Rats, But Should We? — The Ethical and Theological Dilemmas of Injecting Human Cells Into Other SpeciesPart III (18:18 – 25:46) In Red States, Islands of Blue are Growing Larger and Bluer: What the (Older) Californians Moving to Texas and (Younger) Texans to California Could Indicate About the Future of Our SocietyAre Californians Fleeing En Masse to Texas? The Reality is Complicated by LA Times (Richard Parker)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 – 13:46)‘Blow on a Rat’s Whiskers and the Human Cells on the Opposite Side of its Brain Light Up.’: Stanford University Research Lab Successfully Injects Human Brain Cells into Rats’ BrainsThese Rats Have Human Cells in Their Brains. They May Help Scientists Understand Autism and Schizophrenia. by USA Today (Karen Weintraub)Part II (13:46 – 18:18)We Can Inject Human Brain Cells into the Brains of Rats, But Should We? — The Ethical and Theological Dilemmas of Injecting Human Cells Into Other SpeciesPart III (18:18 – 25:46)In Red States, Islands of Blue are Growing Larger and Bluer: What the (Older) Californians Moving to Texas and (Younger) Texans to California Could Indicate About the Future of Our SocietyAre Californians Fleeing En Masse to Texas? The Reality is Complicated by LA Times (Richard Parker)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.

Robert Murray M’Cheyne described the human heart as gunpowder and temptation as a spark that will ignite the heart in sin. The most careful practice we can have is to keep our hearts damp by gazing upon Christ.
In this week’s episode, John Snyder and Jeremy Walker share how Owen encourages us to keep our hearts damp by the dual command to watch and pray. What must we watch for? How must we pray? John and Jeremy share some of the most practical help from Owen in this week’s episode.
Check out Jeremy’s podcasts From the Heart of Spurgeon and A Word in Season here: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts
Temptation Resisted and repulsed by John Owen: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/christian-living/temptation/
The Mortification of Sin by John Owen: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/christian-living/the-mortification-of-sin/
Volume 6 of the Works of John Owen: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/collected-workssets/the-works-of-john-owen-6/
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Jimmy and Joe open up the mailbag to talk through why Christians pray with their eyes closed, and what they would recommend to elders and teachers in the church to read.PBHB GIVEAWAYWe have partnered with Particular Baptist Heritage Books to giveaway beautifully bound editions of the First and Second London Confessions of Faith. We will pick 2 winners to receive both confessions on Friday, Oct. 28 at 10pm CST and announce the winners on Monday, Oct. 31.To enter the giveaway hop on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok and to share how Doctrine and Devotion is an encouragement to you, and be sure to include the hashtag #PBHBCONFESSIONS.OUR SPONSORDwellDwell is our favorite Bible app for good reason. And listeners of Doctrine and Devotion can get 10% off a yearly subscription, or 30% off Dwell for life. Get the best Bible app today at dwellapp.io/jofo.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands