When the angels appeared before the shepherds in Bethlehem, they came bringing a message of “good news” rather than tips for improving our life or the world around us. On this program, the hosts will discuss the nature of the Christian gospel and its roots in the Old Testament promises of a coming redemption. They’ll also discuss the relationship between good news and the “great joy” that we experience in response (originally aired 12-24-17). __________ For a gift of $50 or more, request your copy of Michael Horton’s new book, Recovering Our Sanity – How the Fear of God Conquers the Fears That Divide Us, go to whitehorseinn.org/fearofgod. __________ Become a partner and you will receive all of the White Horse Inn extended episodes, access to our extensive archive as well as a subscription to our magazine, Modern Reformation. Head over to whitehorseinn.org/podcastpartner.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 14:27) The Moral Evasions of Monkeypox: A Parable of Our TimesThe parable of monkeypox by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)How We Talk About Monkeypox Matters. Experts Offer Ways to Reduce Stigma by NPR (Juliana Kim)​​Debate Over Monkeypox Messaging Divides N.Y.C. Health Department by New York Times (Joseph Goldstein)Part II (14:27 – 18:00) The Undeniable Stigma of Sin: Watch the Morality in the VocabularyMonkeypox Catches New York City Off Guard (Again) by New York Times (Ginia Bellafante)Addressing Myths About Monkeypox: A Look at Symptoms, Treatment and Other Common Questions by USA Today (Karen Weintraub)Part III (18:00 – 23:15) ‘Medical Education Goes Woke’: Critical Theory, Intersectionality, and the Age of Ideological MedicineMedical Education Goes Woke by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Competencies Across the Learning Continuum by AAMCPart IV (23:15 – 26:05) Is “Monkeypox” Discriminatory? Will Monkeys Now Suffer Stigma? Major Media Tackle the Biggest Questions of the Current Health CrisisCritics Say ‘Monkeypox’ is a Racist Name. But It’s Not Going Away Anytime Soon by NPR (Bill Chappell)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.

Recorded just before Jimmy left for Vegas (on business) the guys talk through how and why God teaches us to pray.Baptist Catechism Q. 106Q. What rule hath God given for our direction in prayer?A. The whole word of God is of use to direct us in prayer;⁠⁠ but the special rule of direction is that prayer which Christ taught his disciples, commonly called the Lord’s prayer.RESOURCESThe Baptist CatechismA Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism by Benjamin BeddomeRead Beddome’s Exposition online for free here.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands