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 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 – 13:39) Former President Trump Struck From State Ballots? Huge Constitutional Issues Hang in the Balance as SCOTUS Decides to Take Up Colorado CasePart II (13:39 – 17:23) The 2024 State of the Union Address: President Biden Seeks to Do Damage Control as He Ratchets Up Re-Election CampaignPart III (17:23 – 23:24) A Tinderbox Grows Even More Incendiary: The Increasingly Hostile, and Theological, Conflicts in the Middle EastPresident of Belarus gives himself immunity from prosecution and limits potential challengers by Associated Press (Yuras Karmanau)Part IV (23:24 – 27:04) The Dangers of Riding a Tiger: The Inevitable End of Totalitarian DictatorshipsSign 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 – 08:16)So They Knew He Was Abusing National Secrets? Revelations About the Airman Who Posted Top Secret Documents OnlineMilitary Caught Airman Mishandling Secrets Before Arrest but Left Him in Job by New York Times (Glenn Thrush and Robin Stein)Part II (08:16 – 15:20)Big Questions About the Big Heist: German Court Convicts $100 Million Jewel Thieves, But Leaves Questions UnansweredGerman Court Convicts Five Men for Green Vault Jewel Heist by New York Times (Christopher F. Schuetze)Part III (15:20 – 19:33)How Should Christians Think About Being a Spy? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingSpycraft and Soulcraft on the Front Lines of History: A Conversation with James Olson by AlbertMohler.com (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)Part IV (19:33 – 20:37)Is Stoicism Compatible with Christianity? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart V (20:37 – 23:32)More Ethical Complexities About Birth Control: Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VI (22:25 – 23:32)Why Not Address the Role Men Often Play When a Woman Has an Abortion? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VII (23:32 – 26:01)How Can Homeschool Families Prepare Their Children’s Transcripts to Apply to College? — 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.