This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 13:17)Controversies, Theological Debates, and the Need for Denominational Faithfulness: Considerations of the 2023 SBC Annual MeetingPart II (13:17 – 17:35)Will Our Daughters With Severe Intellectual Disabilities Go to Heaven? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingThe Salvation of the ‘Little Ones’: Do Infants who Die Go to Heaven? by AlbertMohler.com (R. Albert Mohler, Jr. and Daniel L. Akin)Part III (17:35 – 21:18)Can Christians Write Horror Stories? How Christian Does a Story Have to Be to Glorify God? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 12-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart IV (21:18 – 23:10)Do Children’s Bibles with Depictions of Jesus Violate the Second Commandment? — 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 – 10:41)Amendment 2 Brings an Urgent Vote for Life to Kentucky Ballots — We are About to Find Out How Serious Kentuckians are About the Sanctity and Dignity of Human LifeOn Election Day, You’ll Decide Whether to ban Abortion in Kentucky. Here’s What to Know by Courier Journal (Deborah Yetter)Part II (10:41 – 15:03)The Warnings about Hurricane Ian were Justified and Horrifyingly Actualized: A Call to Prayer for FloridaPart III (15:03 – 21:35)Can You Explain the Schisms We See Between Conservatives Right Now? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (21:35 – 23:39)How Can I Be a Responsible Voter? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart V (23:39 – 28:33)What is our Soul? And How Do We Love God with All of Our Soul?— Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 5-Year-Old 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.

We brought Pastor Steve Meister back on the podcast to talk about the preaching of the word. Specifically how the preaching of God’s word is God’s word. What does this mean? What doesn’t it mean? Why is it important, and can this principle lead to an abuse of authority?Check out the recommended reading and links in our show notes athttp://www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/steve-meister-3Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands