This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 04:20)Political Impasse Broken in Nebraska: Historic Legislative Session Leads to Double Issue Bill on Abortion and Transgender QuestionsNebraska Passes Restrictions on Abortion, Gender-Affirming Care for Minors by Wall Street Journal (Jennifer Calphas)Part II (04:20 – 16:10)Human Work and Human Dignity: The Political and Moral Disagreement Over Welfare Work Requirements Exposed Part III (16:10 – 25:07)Will Ukraine Fly American F-16 Jets?: The Biden Administration Possibly Allowing Transfer of Coveted U.S. Fighter Planes to Ukraine — Why?Part IV (25:07 – 28:09)Drag Queens, a Moral Barometer of Our Time: Northwest Arkansas Arts Center Loses Board Members After Instituting Restrictions on Drag Shows with Minors PresentSeven Walton Arts Center board members resign in wake of NWA Pride decision by Fayetteville FlyerSign 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 – 08:16) So They Knew He Was Abusing National Secrets? Revelations About the Airman Who Posted Top Secret Documents OnlineMilitary Caught Airman Mishandling Secrets Before Arrest but Left Him in Job by New York Times (Glenn Thrush and Robin Stein)Part II (08:16 – 15:20) Big Questions About the Big Heist: German Court Convicts $100 Million Jewel Thieves, But Leaves Questions UnansweredGerman Court Convicts Five Men for Green Vault Jewel Heist by New York Times (Christopher F. Schuetze)Part III (15:20 – 19:33) How Should Christians Think About Being a Spy? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingSpycraft and Soulcraft on the Front Lines of History: A Conversation with James Olson by AlbertMohler.com (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)Part IV (19:33 – 20:37) Is Stoicism Compatible with Christianity? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart V (20:37 – 23:32) More Ethical Complexities About Birth Control: Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VI (22:25 – 23:32) Why Not Address the Role Men Often Play When a Woman Has an Abortion? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VII (23:32 – 26:01) How Can Homeschool Families Prepare Their Children’s Transcripts to Apply to College? — 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 – 08:16)So They Knew He Was Abusing National Secrets? Revelations About the Airman Who Posted Top Secret Documents OnlineMilitary Caught Airman Mishandling Secrets Before Arrest but Left Him in Job by New York Times (Glenn Thrush and Robin Stein)Part II (08:16 – 15:20)Big Questions About the Big Heist: German Court Convicts $100 Million Jewel Thieves, But Leaves Questions UnansweredGerman Court Convicts Five Men for Green Vault Jewel Heist by New York Times (Christopher F. Schuetze)Part III (15:20 – 19:33)How Should Christians Think About Being a Spy? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingSpycraft and Soulcraft on the Front Lines of History: A Conversation with James Olson by AlbertMohler.com (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)Part IV (19:33 – 20:37)Is Stoicism Compatible with Christianity? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart V (20:37 – 23:32)More Ethical Complexities About Birth Control: Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VI (22:25 – 23:32)Why Not Address the Role Men Often Play When a Woman Has an Abortion? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VII (23:32 – 26:01)How Can Homeschool Families Prepare Their Children’s Transcripts to Apply to College? — 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.

The largest biographical passage we have the Apostle Paul is found in 2 Corinthians. We are spending several weeks discussing this extended passage in our newest series, Following the Follower. Today we hone in on 2 Corinthians 2:12-13.
In these short verses, John and Chuck discuss some pictures of reality that held Paul steady in times of great trial and distress. The first is the great procession with Christ at the head. The second is the aroma God is spreading throughout the world. Third is the reaction from the world we can expect and prepare for. And lastly, there is a picture of a man doing gospel work as unto the Lord and not for worldly gain.
We pray these realities would be so present in our lives that at moments of deep distress, pain, confusion, and angst, we can see Christ and press on holiness in Him.
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This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 10:09) Political Drama in North Carolina Over Abortion: State Senate Overrides Democratic Governor’s Veto of Abortion Ban in Strategic Win for Pro-Life MovementPart II (10:09 – 15:33) Family Lines Drawn Over Abortion: Granddaughter of Senator Jesse Helms Fights to Undo Grandfather’s Legacy NC abortion ban is an extreme extension of my grandfather’s legacy. I’m working to undo it. by USA Today (Ellen Gaddy)Part III (15:33 – 18:19) The Pro-Abortion Movement’s Internal Fight Over Strategy — One Debate? Use of the Word ‘Woman’Abortion Access Keeps Winning Elections by New York Times (David Leonhardt and Lyna Bentahar)Part IV (18:19 – 22:18) JPMorgan Discriminates on the Basis of Religious Beliefs? Nation’s Largest Bank Faces Shareholder Challenge on Cancelling of Religious AccountsJPMorgan Targeted by Republican States Over Accusations of Religious Bias by Wall Street Journal (Jathon Sapsford)Part V (22:18 – 25:28) Who’s Regulating the Regulators?: Let’s Hold All Responsible Fully Accountable When a Bank FailsSVB’s Greg Becker Tells His Story by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)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 – 10:09)Political Drama in North Carolina Over Abortion: State Senate Overrides Democratic Governor’s Veto of Abortion Ban in Strategic Win for Pro-Life MovementPart II (10:09 – 15:33)Family Lines Drawn Over Abortion: Granddaughter of Senator Jesse Helms Fights to Undo Grandfather’s Legacy NC abortion ban is an extreme extension of my grandfather’s legacy. I’m working to undo it. by USA Today (Ellen Gaddy)Part III (15:33 – 18:19)The Pro-Abortion Movement’s Internal Fight Over Strategy — One Debate? Use of the Word ‘Woman’Abortion Access Keeps Winning Elections by New York Times (David Leonhardt and Lyna Bentahar)Part IV (18:19 – 22:18)JPMorgan Discriminates on the Basis of Religious Beliefs? Nation’s Largest Bank Faces Shareholder Challenge on Cancelling of Religious AccountsJPMorgan Targeted by Republican States Over Accusations of Religious Bias by Wall Street Journal (Jathon Sapsford)Part V (22:18 – 25:28)Who’s Regulating the Regulators?: Let’s Hold All Responsible Fully Accountable When a Bank FailsSVB’s Greg Becker Tells His Story by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)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 – 14:30) The Argument Over Debt Ceiling: President Biden Has No Choice But to Deal With CongressThe Case for Violating the Debt Limit Is Dangerous Nonsense by New York Times (Michael W. McConnell)Part II (14:30 – 18:15) The Pill Becomes Available Over the Counter? The FDA Appears to Allow Over-the-Counter Sales of Birth Control PillFDA panel recommends allowing birth control pill to be sold over the counter by USA Today (Christine Fernando)Part III (18:15 – 23:23) We Need to ‘Protect People Against Pregnancy’?: The Moral Revolution Summarized in Just a SentenceSign 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 – 14:30)The Argument Over Debt Ceiling: President Biden Has No Choice But to Deal With CongressThe Case for Violating the Debt Limit Is Dangerous Nonsense by New York Times (Michael W. McConnell)Part II (14:30 – 18:15)The Pill Becomes Available Over the Counter? The FDA Appears to Allow Over-the-Counter Sales of Birth Control PillFDA panel recommends allowing birth control pill to be sold over the counter by USA Today (Christine Fernando)Part III (18:15 – 23:23)We Need to ‘Protect People Against Pregnancy’?: The Moral Revolution Summarized in Just a SentenceSign 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 – 06:34) Truth is Stranger Than Fiction: George Santos and Our Postmodern Identity CrisisPart II (06:34 – 12:08) An Athletic Phenom, Chivalry, and the Gender Binary: The Track Event That Wrought Mia Brahe-Pedersen’s Blazing 100-meter DashThe High School Sprint Phenom Who Beat Her Prom Date by Wall Street Journal (Rachel Bachman)Part III (12:08 – 20:47) A Diet of Darkness: The Corrosive Nature of Social Media and the Dark Rabbit Holes in Which Our Adolescents Are FallingTikTok Feeds Teens a Diet of Darkness by Wall Street Journal (Julie Jargon)Part IV (20:47 – 24:10) A Bridge Between News and Pop Culture No More: Paramount Announces MTV News Will Be Brought to an EndHow MTV Broke News for a Generation by New York Times Remy TuminSign 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 – 06:34)Truth is Stranger Than Fiction: George Santos and Our Postmodern Identity CrisisPart II (06:34 – 12:08)An Athletic Phenom, Chivalry, and the Gender Binary: The Track Event That Wrought Mia Brahe-Pedersen’s Blazing 100-meter DashThe High School Sprint Phenom Who Beat Her Prom Date by Wall Street Journal (Rachel Bachman)Part III (12:08 – 20:47)A Diet of Darkness: The Corrosive Nature of Social Media and the Dark Rabbit Holes in Which Our Adolescents Are FallingTikTok Feeds Teens a Diet of Darkness by Wall Street Journal (Julie Jargon)Part IV (20:47 – 24:10)A Bridge Between News and Pop Culture No More: Paramount Announces MTV News Will Be Brought to an EndHow MTV Broke News for a Generation by New York Times Remy TuminSign 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.