This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 10:58)A Lame-Duck President, Two Pardoned Turkeys, and a Whole Lot More: Animal Rights Activist Reveals Worldview on the Pages of The New York TimesLet’s End This Turkey Pardoning Nonsense by The New York Times (Peter Singer)Let’s End This Turkey Pardoning Nonsense by The New York Times (Peter Singer)Part II (10:58 – 14:21)The Flourishing of America and Thanksgiving: Americans Have Unique Ground for ThankfulnessPart III (14:21 – 17:20)Thanksgiving and the Honor of God: The Inescapably Theological Act of ThanksgivingPart IV (17:20 – 20:54)Every Good and Perfect Gift is From Above: The Proper Response to God’s Grace is to Give ThanksSign 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.

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This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 10:44)A New Kind of Slop? Experiencing Brainrot? New Terms, Old Terms and Changing Terms Tell a Story of Cultural ChangeFirst Came ‘Spam.’ Now, With A.I., We’ve Got ‘Slop’ by New York Times (Benjamin Hoffman)If You Know What ‘Brainrot’ Means, You Might Already Have It by New York Times (Jessica Roy)Does it Pencil? by New York Times (Conor Dougherty)Part II (10:44 – 15:47)Should I Pursue Marriage While Not Yet Able to Provide For a Family? – Dr. Mohler Responds to Listeners of the BriefingPart III (15:47 – 19:40)Should Christians Celebrate Jewish Festivals? – Dr. Mohler Responds to Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (19:40 – 23:03)If Social Media Has So Many Dangers, Why Do You Use it? – Dr. Mohler Responds to Listeners of The BriefingPart V (23:03 – 24:51)Do Dogs Sin? – Dr. Mohler Responds to a Young 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.