This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 13:32)Far Surpassing Sentimentality: Theological Reflections on Motherhood, for Mother’s Day and Every DayPart II (13:32 – 17:04)Is the Cross a Graven Image? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart III (17:04 – 18:31)Are There Different Degrees of Murder That Would Not Call for the Death Penalty? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (18:31 – 20:40)If I Live in a State that Will Sanction Abortion On Demand If Roe is Overturned, Should I Move Our Family to a Different State? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart V (20:40 – 21:54)If God is Sovereign, Why Must I Pray? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VI (21:54 – 26:12)Would the Church of Scotland Be So Liberal If Its Conservative Pastors Had Stayed? — 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 10:04) ‘American Couples Didn’t Let Pandemic Isolation Go to Waste.’: Fertility Rates in U.S. See First Major Decline Reversal Since 2007The Great Pandemic Baby Bump by The Atlantic (Jerusalem Demsas)Part II (10:04 – 15:51) New Dad, Does It Feel Like the Birth of Your Firstborn Child Shrank Your Brain? — Turns Out, That’s Exactly What’s Happened (And It’s a Good Thing) Becoming A Father Shrinks Your Cerebrum by The EconomistPart III (15:51 – 18:26) How Do We Consistently Address Hard Issues From the Culture With Our Kids Without Discouraging Them? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (18:26 – 20:51) Should Adultery Be Illegal? What About Homosexuality? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart V (20:51 – 26:11) What Do You Mean When You Refer to Yourself as Augustinian? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VI (26:11 – 28:15) What Language Did Adam and Eve Speak? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 9-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing 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.

Jump to the 5:50 mark to hit the interview. Today we invited Tom Hicks to come on and talk about something he’s addressed on social media, in articles, and teaching—theonomy. It seems to be growing in popularity these days, and you all know we aren’t down with it. So what is theonomy and what is its appeal? Is it wrong to implement OT laws in societies around the world? How does this impact the mission of the church? What can people read, pro and con, about theonomy?See the show notes for all the links.https://www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/tom-hicks-1Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands