This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 07:40) Garland v. Cargill is About Much More Than Bump Stocks: Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Case That Is Really About the Overreach of Administrative StateGun ‘Bump Stocks’ at the Supreme Court by The Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)Part II (07:40 – 14:01) Government’s Proper Role Made Clear: FDA Rightly Responds to Lead Exposure in ChildrenWhat to Know about Lead Exposure in Children by The New York Times (Christina Jewett)Part III (14:01 – 18:15) Words Matter: French President Macron Goes Out of Bounds With NATO Allies — Contra France’s President, NATO Does Not Need to Put Ground Troops in UkrainePart IV (18:15 – 22:11) Germany Decriminalizes Cannabis: The Liberal Legal Move Preceded by Generational and Political ShiftGermany legalises cannabis for personal use by Financial Times (Sam Jones)Part V (22:11 – 24:52) Senator Mitch McConnell Announces Forthcoming Step Down: November 2024 Will Bring a New Party Leader for RepublicansSign 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 – 07:40)Garland v. Cargill is About Much More Than Bump Stocks: Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Case That Is Really About the Overreach of Administrative StateGun ‘Bump Stocks’ at the Supreme Court by The Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)Part II (07:40 – 14:01)Government’s Proper Role Made Clear: FDA Rightly Responds to Lead Exposure in ChildrenWhat to Know about Lead Exposure in Children by The New York Times (Christina Jewett)Part III (14:01 – 18:15)Words Matter: French President Macron Goes Out of Bounds With NATO Allies — Contra France’s President, NATO Does Not Need to Put Ground Troops in UkrainePart IV (18:15 – 22:11)Germany Decriminalizes Cannabis: The Liberal Legal Move Preceded by Generational and Political ShiftGermany legalises cannabis for personal use by Financial Times (Sam Jones)Part V (22:11 – 24:52)Senator Mitch McConnell Announces Forthcoming Step Down: November 2024 Will Bring a New Party Leader for RepublicansSign 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 – 09:21) What Happened in Michigan Won’t Stay in Michigan: Arab Voters Send Big Message to President BidenPart II (09:21 – 15:27) More Evidence Why a Two-State Solution Won’t Work: Palestinian Authority Plays Same Old GamePalestinian prime minister submits government’s resignation, a move that could open door to reforms by The Associated PressPalestinian Authority’s Government Resigns, Yielding to International Pressure by Wall Street Journal (Summer Said and Omar Abdel-Baqui)Part III (15:27 – 22:47) The Legacy of Putin Two Years into War with Ukraine: Ongoing War and Pushing Sweden and Finland into the Arms of NATOIn NATO’s Newest Member, ‘Total Defense’ Includes Teens and Retirees by The Wall Street Journal (Daniel Michaels)Part IV (22:47 – 25:34) Rest in Peace, Flaco: Central Park Zoo’s Famous Escapee (Eurasian Eagle Owl) Dies After Building StrikeSign 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 – 09:21)What Happened in Michigan Won’t Stay in Michigan: Arab Voters Send Big Message to President BidenPart II (09:21 – 15:27)More Evidence Why a Two-State Solution Won’t Work: Palestinian Authority Plays Same Old GamePalestinian prime minister submits government’s resignation, a move that could open door to reforms by The Associated PressPalestinian Authority’s Government Resigns, Yielding to International Pressure by Wall Street Journal (Summer Said and Omar Abdel-Baqui)Part III (15:27 – 22:47)The Legacy of Putin Two Years into War with Ukraine: Ongoing War and Pushing Sweden and Finland into the Arms of NATOIn NATO’s Newest Member, ‘Total Defense’ Includes Teens and Retirees by The Wall Street Journal (Daniel Michaels)Part IV (22:47 – 25:34)Rest in Peace, Flaco: Central Park Zoo’s Famous Escapee (Eurasian Eagle Owl) Dies After Building StrikeSign 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 – 08:22) Are Social Media Platforms Public Utilities or Publishers? SCOTUS Considers Huge Questions Related to Free Speech and Social Media CompaniesPart II (08:22 – 19:10) No Difference Between a Boy and a Chimp? Steven Wise, Champion of the Animal Rights Movement, Dies at 73Steven Wise, Champion of Animal Rights, Is Dead at 73 by The New York Times (Sam Roberts)Part III (19:10 – 26:00) A New Aggression on Abortion? Governor Gavin Newsom Pushes Abortion Ads in Conservative StatesNewsom unveils multistate ad campaign to fight abortion travel restrictions in red states by The LA Times (Teresa Watanabe)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 – 08:22)Are Social Media Platforms Public Utilities or Publishers? SCOTUS Considers Huge Questions Related to Free Speech and Social Media CompaniesPart II (08:22 – 19:10)No Difference Between a Boy and a Chimp? Steven Wise, Champion of the Animal Rights Movement, Dies at 73Steven Wise, Champion of Animal Rights, Is Dead at 73 by The New York Times (Sam Roberts)Part III (19:10 – 26:00)A New Aggression on Abortion? Governor Gavin Newsom Pushes Abortion Ads in Conservative StatesNewsom unveils multistate ad campaign to fight abortion travel restrictions in red states by The LA Times (Teresa Watanabe)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 – 12:24) A ‘Hopeful Blob’ or an Image Bearer? The Clash of Worldviews over Definition of Life on Display in Aftermath of Response to Alabama Supreme Court DecisionAlabama might avert an IVF disaster, but the antiabortion activists won’t stop there by Washington Post (The Editorial Board)Congratulations! Alabama court says that embryo is as good as a live child. by Washington Post (Alexandra Petri)Part II (12:24 – 20:04) Of Course We Believe Our Rights Come from God: Journalist from the Left Surprised Christians Today Agree with 2,000 Years of Christian DoctrineExtremist Conservative Christian Nationalists Believe Your Rights Come From God, Not Government by RealClear Politics (Tim Hains)Part III (20:04 – 23:16) They Will Be ‘Labeled as Bigots and Treated as Such’: Justice Samuel Alito’s Words on Persecution of Religious Right Were PropheticJustice Alito Renews Criticism of Landmark Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage by The New York Times (Abbie VanSickle)Part IV (23:16 – 25:56) Russia Makes Another Dissident Disappear: The Unsurprising Death of Maksim KuzminovSign 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 – 12:24)A ‘Hopeful Blob’ or an Image Bearer? The Clash of Worldviews over Definition of Life on Display in Aftermath of Response to Alabama Supreme Court DecisionAlabama might avert an IVF disaster, but the antiabortion activists won’t stop there by Washington Post (The Editorial Board)Congratulations! Alabama court says that embryo is as good as a live child. by Washington Post (Alexandra Petri)Part II (12:24 – 20:04)Of Course We Believe Our Rights Come from God: Journalist from the Left Surprised Christians Today Agree with 2,000 Years of Christian DoctrineExtremist Conservative Christian Nationalists Believe Your Rights Come From God, Not Government by RealClear Politics (Tim Hains)Part III (20:04 – 23:16)They Will Be ‘Labeled as Bigots and Treated as Such’: Justice Samuel Alito’s Words on Persecution of Religious Right Were PropheticJustice Alito Renews Criticism of Landmark Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage by The New York Times (Abbie VanSickle)Part IV (23:16 – 25:56)Russia Makes Another Dissident Disappear: The Unsurprising Death of Maksim KuzminovSign 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 – 06:40) What Kind of Political Ads Move the Needle? Why You’re More Likely to Respond to a Negative Political Ad Than a Positive OneWhat Have Negative Political Ads Done to Us? by The New York Times (Gerald F. Seib)Part II (06:40 – 08:58) How Did Conservatism Move from Figures Like William F. Buckley Jr. to Popular Figures Associated with the Right Today? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Listeners of The BriefingPart III (08:58 – 13:14) What is the Role of Parachurch Ministry? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (13:14 – 18:15) Is There a Source of Truly Unbiased News? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Listeners of The BriefingPart V (18:15 – 22:09) How Can Christians Teach and Work in a Secular Higher Education Context? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Listeners of The BriefingPart VI (22:09 – 24:25) Should Christian Parents Avoid Sending Their Children to Public Colleges? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Listeners of The BriefingPart VII (24:25 – 26:08) Is It Appropriate for Christians to Pledge Allegiance to the Flag? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter 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 – 06:40)What Kind of Political Ads Move the Needle? Why You’re More Likely to Respond to a Negative Political Ad Than a Positive OneWhat Have Negative Political Ads Done to Us? by The New York Times (Gerald F. Seib)Part II (06:40 – 08:58)How Did Conservatism Move from Figures Like William F. Buckley Jr. to Popular Figures Associated with the Right Today? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Listeners of The BriefingPart III (08:58 – 13:14)What is the Role of Parachurch Ministry? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (13:14 – 18:15)Is There a Source of Truly Unbiased News? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Listeners of The BriefingPart V (18:15 – 22:09)How Can Christians Teach and Work in a Secular Higher Education Context? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Listeners of The BriefingPart VI (22:09 – 24:25)Should Christian Parents Avoid Sending Their Children to Public Colleges? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Listeners of The BriefingPart VII (24:25 – 26:08)Is It Appropriate for Christians to Pledge Allegiance to the Flag? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter 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.