This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 – 09:16)
Spiritual Appropriation or the ‘Wisdom of Mother Earth’?: The Pagan Resurgence in the Midst of a Secular CultureMarie Kondo’s life is messier now — and she’s fine with it by Washington Post (Jura Koncius)As smudging goes mainstream, concerns rise over appropriation, overharvesting by Washington Post (Laura Reiley)Part II (09:16 – 12:25)
‘Is the Artificial Meat Kosher?’ — Theology is Always Close to the Headlines, Even StrangelyIs lab-grown steak kosher? Religious leaders weigh the sensitive question by Washington Post (Laura Reiley)Part III (12:25 – 15:17)
What Do You Recommend For Someone Trying to Make His Way Back to the Faith? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (15:17 – 19:08)
What are the Historical Reasons for the Sexual Revolution? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart V (19:08 – 27:33)
How Do I Know If I Am Growing into Adulthood? How Do I Approach Witnessing to My Collegiate Classmates? What Dating Advice Would You Offer to Young Christians? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from College Students on The Briefing
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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 09:41) Message Sent: President Biden Makes History with Surprise Appearance in KyivBiden’s Kyiv Visit Lifts Spirits of War-Weary Ukrainians by New York Times (Marc Santora)Part II (09:41 – 19:56) The Clash of Idealism and Realism in American Political Policy: The Conflict Under the Headlines Will the Ukraine War Push the West Toward a New Realism? by Wall Street Journal (Gerard Baker)Part III (19:56 – 24:50) A Not-So Conservative Conservative: The New York Times Pumps Chris Sununu as Possible Republican Presidential NomineeChris Sununu Eyes the G.O.P.’s ‘Normal’ Lane in 2024. Does It Exist? by New York Times (Matt Flegenheimer)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.
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Monday, August 28, 2023
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 12:03)Are Americans Losing Their Religion? Big Questions Arise Over Secularization in the United StatesAmerica Is Losing Religious Faith by New York Times (Nicholas Kristof)Part II (12:03 – 20:25)The Incongruence of Belonging Without Belief: What the Apparent Decline of Christianity the US RevealsI left the church — and now long for a ‘church for the nones’ by The Washington Post (Perry Bacon Jr.)Part III (20:25 – 26:10)India Wins a Lap in the Space Race Against Russia — But the Moon Race is About Much More than National PrideSign 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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Monday, June 21, 2021
DOCUMENTATION AND ADDITIONAL READING
PART 1
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Debate Continues in the Roman Catholic Church Over Communion Rights for Politicians Who Support Abortion: The Necessity of Moral Coherence in One’s Personal and Public LifeNEW YORK TIMES (JASON HOROWITZ)
Vatican Warns U.S. Bishops: Don’t Deny Biden Communion Over AbortionTHE CONGREGATION FOR THE DOCTRINE OF THE FAITH
Doctrinal Note on Some Questions Regarding the Participation of Catholics in Political LifePART 2
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Benjamin Netanyahu Is Out as Prime Minister of Israel — And There’s Theology Here Under the HeadlinesNEW YORK TIMES (DAVID M. HALBFINGER)
Netanyahu, ‘King of Israel,’ Exits a Stage He DominatedPART 3
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Ebrahim Raisi, Radical Islamist, Elected as New President of Iran: Theology Always Matters and Christians Know WhyNEW YORK TIMES (DAVID E. SANGER AND FARNAZ FASSIHI)
For Biden, Iranian Hard-liner May Be Best Path to Restoring Nuclear Deal
