This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 07:51)Trump’s Two-Gender Policy Makes It to the Department of Health and Human Services – And That Starts at the Top with Secretary KennedyCiting ‘Biological Truth,’ Kennedy Issues Guidance Recognizing Only Two Sexes by The New York Times (Sheryl Gay Stolberg)Part II (07:51 – 11:11)Jackie, Shadow, and Their 3 Chicks: The Glory of God in Creation Evident in the Lives of a Bald Eagle FamilyBig Bear Bald Eagle Live Nest – Cam 1 by Friends of Big Bear ValleyPart III (11:11 – 14:37)Can You Solve a Doctrinal Dispute Between Me and My Boyfriend About Following Your Heart? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 19-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart IV (14:37 – 18:25)When Did Presidents of the United States Start Swearing in Public? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart V (18:25 – 19:53)How Should Christians Think About Mardi Gras? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VI (19:53 – 22:17)What was the First Sin? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VII (22:17 – 24:25)What is the Primary Purpose of a Sermon in Corporate Worship? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VIII (24:25 – 27:10)Why Does It Matter That Jesus Rose from the Dead? — 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.

How do Christians pray when we aren’t sure God is going to answer positively what we pray for? That is the heart of the discussion this week between Dr. John Snyder and Hugh Morrison, pastor and HeartCry missionary in Canada.
As Hugh says in the podcast, our role in prayer is to ask; God’s role is to answer. So how do we ask? We bring questions God has told us to ask. He has told us to pray for the salvation of loved ones. He has told us to pray for the healing of the sick. He has told us to pray for sanctification and holiness. And he has told us to pray for all of those things without doubting.
But when it comes to praying for healing or for the salvation of a loved one, how do we persevere when we doubt? We begin by confessing the doubt to God and giving it up to him. As Hugh later said during one of his sermons at Christ Church New Albany, we reject what we see as reality and replace it with God’s reality.
This is not an easy task to accomplish. But it is one that God has obligated himself to help his children do. So cry out to him for help, and he will, like a loving father, walk alongside you and help you pray to him.
Show Notes:
Autobiography of George Muller: https://www.amazon.com/Autobiography-George-Muller/dp/0883681595 Hudson Taylor Biography: https://www.davidsonpublishing.org/hudson-taylor.html Amy Carmichael: Beauty for Ashes: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/history-biography/amy-carmichael/ The Diary and Journal of David Brainerd: With Notes and Reflections by Jonathan Edwards: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/history-biography/diary-and-journal-of-david-brainerd/
To hear Hugh’s sermons at Christ Church New Albany: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvnJqlEs5pO6h_fRk2vMVWJqEL112dvIW
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This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 16:27)Trump Says Tariffs are a ‘Big, Beautiful Word’ – But What’s Behind His Push for Tariffs? Do They Help the U.S.?Part II (16:27 – 20:31)Who Will Win the Tariff War? President Trump is Banking on the U.S. to Be Able to Wait Out Other Governments in a Tariff WarPart III (20:31 – 24:56)Diocletian and Price Control in Croatia: The Retirement of a Roman Emperor and the Price Control Policy That Didn’t LastSign 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 – 16:33)We are About to Find Out What Vladimir Putin Really Wants: If Putin Wants Peace, He Will Accept the Ceasefire Accepted by Ukraine as Presented by the U.S.Part II (16:33 – 20:24)Russia Will Continue to be a Threatening Force on the World Scene – For Reasons Deeply Rooted in History, Geography, and Civilizational PatternsPart III (20:24 – 26:06)Oregon Gov. Kotek Declares March 10 Abortion Provider Appreciation Day: The Culture of Death is Paraded from the Governor’s OfficeGovernor Kotek Declares March 10 Abortion Provider Appreciation Day by Governor’s Office OregonSign 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 (00:05 – 10:06)SCOTUS Takes Up Conversion Therapy Case from Colorado: There is More to the Case Than Many Admit — Including a Word Game to Target Christian ConvictionSupreme Court to review Colorado law barring conversion therapy for minors by CNN (John Fritze)Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Law Banning Conversion Therapy by The New York Times (Adam Liptak)Part II (10:06 – 18:57) ‘My Passport Denies My Existence’: Watch This Language Game and Recognize ItPart III (18:57 – 26:44)‘My Passport Denies My Existence’: Evaluating the Backlash to the Effects of Trump’s Executive Order on Gender‘Passports taken by the government’: How new State Department rule blocks trans travelers by USA Today (Kathleen Wong)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.

What steps take place in the salvation of a Christian? Today, Barry Cooper provides an encouraging reminder that God’s redemption of His people is an unstoppable process. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/simply-put/ordo-salutis/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 16:40)Canada’s New Prime Minister: Mark Carney Will Take Over in Place of Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister of CanadaPart II (16:40 – 17:50)President Trump is Raising Legitimate Concerns About Canada – But as Legitimate as Those Concerns Are, Americans Should Be Thankful for Our Neighbors to the NorthPart III (17:50 – 25:59)Crime, Punishment, and a Firing Squad: The Demand of Justice Falls on Murderer in South CarolinaSouth Carolina Executes Inmate by Firing Squad by The New York Times (Eduardo Medina)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 – 15:00)Gov. Gavin Newsom Drops a Bombshell: Liberal Governor of California Suddenly Says Male Participation in Female Sports is UnfairAnd, This Is Charlie Kirk by This is Gavin Newsom (Gavin Newsom and Charlie Kirk)Part II (15:00 – 18:50)How Do I Put the Sin of Emotional Infidelity to Death? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart III (18:43 – 20:43)Would You Elaborate on the Difference Between Empathy and Compassion? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingThe Sin of Empathy — A Conversation with Joe Rigney by Thinking in Public (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)‘Empathy is Not Weak or Woke’: Jane Fonda’s ‘Fiery’ and Hypocritical SAG Lifetime Award Speech by The Briefing (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)Part IV (20:43 – 23:58)Was There an Authority Structure Before Man and Woman in Creation Before the Fall? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart V (23:58 – 27:45)Is Gender a Social Construct? — 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.

In one sense, prayer is the simplest thing for a Christian. It is simply a child going to his father and talking. But it is also mysterious because it is a relational transaction between our soul and the only uncreated being in the universe. We can have communion with the Redeemer of our souls. We can walk into the presence of almighty God to have his attention. Hugh Morrison, you may remember his talk to church leaders a few weeks ago, is on the podcast this week to discuss the labor of prayer with Dr. John Snyder. This will be a three-episode series with this opening discussion focused on the necessity of meeting with God in prayer. Because prayer is seldom studied, it is often seen as something to do as part of our morning devotion, part of a worship service, part of eating a meal. But prayer is much more. Prayer should be the heartbeat, the breathing of a Christian. It is a thread through which nearness and communion with God is woven into our lives. So how can we have the prayer life we yearn for? How can we perform that work of praying to God? One help is to read all that Scripture has to say about the issue. A secondary help is to find someone you know who practices prayer. A third help, particularly if you do not have someone who can disciple you in prayer, is the use of biographies. John and Hugh share how God had used several biographies to shape their prayer lives.
Show Notes:
Autobiography of George Muller: https://www.amazon.com/Autobiography-George-Muller/dp/0883681595 Hudson Taylor Biography: https://www.davidsonpublishing.org/hudson-taylor.html Amy Carmichael: Beauty for Ashes: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/history-biography/amy-carmichael/ The Diary and Journal of David Brainerd: With Notes and Reflections by Jonathan Edwards: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/history-biography/diary-and-journal-of-david-brainerd/
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This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 09:27)Why are U.S. Tax Dollars Supporting Homosexual Practices in Uganda? The Pull of U.S.A.I.D. Reveals Major LGBTQ Support by U.S. Federal FundsWhere Being Gay Is Punishable by Death, Aid Cuts Are ‘Heartbreaking’ by The New York Times (Abdi Latif Dahir)Part II (09:27 – 17:48)The Moral Discourse of Hollywood Becomes Even Clearer: Hollywood Claims the Big Loser of the Oscars was Climate Change – Yes, SeriouslyBoiling Point: Not a great year for climate change at the Oscars by The LA Times (Sammy Roth)Part III (17:48 – 21:01)Hollywood is Keeping DEI Tabs on Everything: Hollywood’s Increasing Virtue Signaling in Wake of the Political Election of Donald TrumpLast year, Hollywood managed to create at least one level playing field by The LA Times (Meg Waite Clayton)Part IV (21:01 – 26:27)‘Empathy is Not Weak or Woke’: Jane Fonda’s ‘Fiery’ and Hypocritical SAG Lifetime Award SpeechJane Fonda delivers fiery speech accepting SAG’s lifetime achievement award: ‘Empathy is not weak or woke’ by The LA Times (Kaitlyn Huamani)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.