This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 04:56) M&Ms Cancels Their Spokescandies: How the Candy Controversy Provides a Window into Our CultureM&M’s accept Tucker Carlson’s invite to the culture wars by Washington Post (Molly Roberts)M&M’s replaces ‘polarising’ chocolate mascots by The Telegraph (Jamie Johnson)How M&M’s Found Itself in the Culture Wars by New York Times (Daniel Victor)Part II (04:56 – 13:26) Strange Business: Why are So Many Corporations Entering the Culture War?Part III (13:26 – 16:11) Biden Administration Orders Mail Order Abortion Pills Be Sent Through Mail, Saying No one Knows How They Might Be Used? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (16:11 – 18:10) Why Do Conservative Christians Refer to an Unborn Child as ‘Preborn’ and Not Just as a Baby? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart V (18:10 – 19:50) Is It a Right Application of Scripture to Use the Poetry Portions of the Bible for Specific Doctrinal Statements? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VI (19:50 – 22:40) Our Family’s Pediatrician Requires Me, as a Parent, to Leave the Room During Our Daughter’s Well-Child Visit. Should I Be Alarmed? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VII (22:40 – 23:43) Is the Push to Keep Students’ Transitions Hidden from Parents a Trojan Horse to Sever the Long-held Cultural Feelings Around Minor Consent? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VIII (23:43 – 26:32) Why Did God Make Satan If God Knew He Would Be Bad? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter From an 8-Year-Old Listener 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 – 04:56)M&Ms Cancels Their Spokescandies: How the Candy Controversy Provides a Window into Our CultureM&M’s accept Tucker Carlson’s invite to the culture wars by Washington Post (Molly Roberts)M&M’s replaces ‘polarising’ chocolate mascots by The Telegraph (Jamie Johnson)How M&M’s Found Itself in the Culture Wars by New York Times (Daniel Victor)Part II (04:56 – 13:26)Strange Business: Why are So Many Corporations Entering the Culture War?Part III (13:26 – 16:11)Biden Administration Orders Mail Order Abortion Pills Be Sent Through Mail, Saying No one Knows How They Might Be Used? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (16:11 – 18:10)Why Do Conservative Christians Refer to an Unborn Child as ‘Preborn’ and Not Just as a Baby? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart V (18:10 – 19:50)Is It a Right Application of Scripture to Use the Poetry Portions of the Bible for Specific Doctrinal Statements? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VI (19:50 – 22:40)Our Family’s Pediatrician Requires Me, as a Parent, to Leave the Room During Our Daughter’s Well-Child Visit. Should I Be Alarmed? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VII (22:40 – 23:43)Is the Push to Keep Students’ Transitions Hidden from Parents a Trojan Horse to Sever the Long-held Cultural Feelings Around Minor Consent? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VIII (23:43 – 26:32)Why Did God Make Satan If God Knew He Would Be Bad? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter From an 8-Year-Old Listener 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 episode was originally recorded for Banter of Truth, but we are sharing it with everyone today. In this episode Joe and Jimmy talk through the passing of Joe's dad in a way that might make you uncomfortable, but is helpful for Joe. Then the guys answer a listener’s email about God’s will. Is it possible to be outside of God’s will apart from what Scripture says?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 – 10:13) Church of England Will Not Authorize Same-Sex Marriages But Permits Clergy to Bless Same-Sex Unions ​— This is Moral Cowardice and a Theological DisasterDraft prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and for God’s blessing for same-sex couples published by Church of EnglandPart II (10:13 – 20:47) The Church’s Bishops are Corrupting the Church: There Can Never Be a Middle Way Between Same-Sex Marriage and Orthodox, Biblical ChristianityChurch of England Will Bless Same-Sex Couples, but Won’t Marry Them by New York Times (Euan Ward)Part III (20:47 – 25:25) The End of Parenthood as It is Biblically Defined: Our Society Seeks to Supplant Parental Authority with the Authority of Public SchoolsTrans Kids Deserve Private Lives, Too by New York Times (Michelle Goldberg)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.

We have spent the last few weeks walking through principles to help us in how we can get the most out of our reading. In this episode, we share discussions we have had with friends of ours across the Christian publishing industry.
In the first section, we are with David Woolin, CEO of Reformation Heritage Books. While they publish several books we highly appreciate, David points us to some works recently published and books that will soon be released.
Second, we talk with Scott Brown, president of Church and Family Life. He recently wrote a book to help parents guide their children in worshipping God.
Lastly, we have a zoom call with Jeff Johnson, pastor of Grace Bible Church, founder of Grace Bible Theological Seminary, and president of Free Grace Press. We have found his latest book on the Sovereignty of God to be of particular help and he joined us on the show on the show to talk about it.
Reformation Heritage Books: https://heritagebooks.org
The Works of William Perkins – https://heritagebooks.org/Search.html#/Search.html?search=William+perkins
The Christian’s Reasonable Service by Wilhelmus A Brakel – https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/the-christians-reasonable-service-4-volumes-brakel.html?_ga=2.226146527.439500687.1674682252-1007712609.1674682252
Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible – https://www.biblestudytools.com/commentaries/matthew-henry-complete/
Come and Welcome to Jesus Christ by John Bunyan – https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/come-and-welcome-to-jesus-christ-puritan-paperbacks-bunyan.html
War and Grace by Don Stephens – https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/war-and-grace-short-stories-from-the-world-wars-stephens.html
Church and Family Life: https://churchandfamilylife.com
The Family at Church: How Parents are Tour Guides for Joy by Scott Brown – https://churchandfamilylife.com/products/60d2164f47738a0534abf64b
Free Grace Press: https://freegracepress.com
The Sovereignty of God by Jeffrey Johnson – https://freegracepress.com/products/the-sovereignty-of-god?_pos=1&_sid=9b8aba062&_ss=r
A Choice Drop of Honey from the Rock of Christ by Thomas Wilcox – https://freegracepress.com/products/a-choice-drop-of-honey-from-the-rock-of-christ?_pos=1&_sid=181ac8b44&_ss=r
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This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 10:13)Church of England Will Not Authorize Same-Sex Marriages But Permits Clergy to Bless Same-Sex Unions ​— This is Moral Cowardice and a Theological DisasterDraft prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and for God’s blessing for same-sex couples published by Church of EnglandPart II (10:13 – 20:47)The Church’s Bishops are Corrupting the Church: There Can Never Be a Middle Way Between Same-Sex Marriage and Orthodox, Biblical ChristianityChurch of England Will Bless Same-Sex Couples, but Won’t Marry Them by New York Times (Euan Ward)Part III (20:47 – 25:25)The End of Parenthood as It is Biblically Defined: Our Society Seeks to Supplant Parental Authority with the Authority of Public SchoolsTrans Kids Deserve Private Lives, Too by New York Times (Michelle Goldberg)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 – 10:25) The Right Side of History? Vice President Delivers Pro-Abortion Address in Wake of 50th Anniversary of Roe v. WadePart II (10:25 – 19:15) ‘We Deserve So Much Better Than Roe’: Pro-Abortion Movement Uses Dobbs Decision to Push for Abortion Rights That Far Exceed Those Brought By RoeDoes the War Over Abortion Have a Future? by New York Times (Linda Greenhouse)We Deserve So Much Better Than ‘Restore Roe’ by Jezebel (Susan Rinkunas)Why I’m Letting Go of Roe v. Wade on What Would Be Its 50th Anniversary by Teen Vogue (Alexis McGill Johnson)Part III (19:15 – 23:11) An Icon of The Left Steps Down from Leadership: Jacinda Ardern Resigns as New Zealand’s Prime MinisterPart IV (23:11 – 28:16) Agnosticism in High Office: New Zealand as A Parable of a Post-Christian AgeSign 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 – 10:25)The Right Side of History? Vice President Delivers Pro-Abortion Address in Wake of 50th Anniversary of Roe v. WadePart II (10:25 – 19:15)‘We Deserve So Much Better Than Roe’: Pro-Abortion Movement Uses Dobbs Decision to Push for Abortion Rights That Far Exceed Those Brought By RoeDoes the War Over Abortion Have a Future? by New York Times (Linda Greenhouse)We Deserve So Much Better Than ‘Restore Roe’ by Jezebel (Susan Rinkunas)Why I’m Letting Go of Roe v. Wade on What Would Be Its 50th Anniversary by Teen Vogue (Alexis McGill Johnson)Part III (19:15 – 23:11)An Icon of The Left Steps Down from Leadership: Jacinda Ardern Resigns as New Zealand’s Prime MinisterPart IV (23:11 – 28:16)Agnosticism in High Office: New Zealand as A Parable of a Post-Christian AgeSign 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.

Today we are releasing a new podcast that will be published every quarter. We named this new series Navigating the Classics because we want to spend time focusing on those classic works of Christianity that many find intimidating or antiquated.
For our inaugural episode, John Snyder is joined by Whole Counsel regular guest Steve Crampton and his son Jamie to discuss Athanasius’ On the Incarnation of Christ.
To read the book and C. S. Lewis’ introduction online: http://www.onthewing.org/user/Athanasius%20-%20On%20the%20Incarnation.pdf
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This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 07:54) Public Schools vs Parental Rights: Educators Assume Right to Affirm a Child’s Trans Identity and Hide it From ParentsIs Defying Parents the Only Ethical Alternative? by The Atlantic (Conor Friedersdorf)January 12, 2023 by The Briefing (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)Part II (07:54 – 19:03) Whose Morality? Whose Authority? Educators Claim Moral Imperative to Undermine Parents on Gender Issues When Students Change Gender Identity, and Parents Don’t Know by New York Times (Katie J.M. Baker)Part III (19:03 – 24:31) Sign of the Times? Digital Platforms to Ban Gender-based Advertising for TeenagersFacebook, Instagram Ban Ads Targeted at Teens Based on Gender by Wall Street Journal (Joseph De Avila)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.