We are introducing something new on this episode called, ICYMI (In Case You Missed It), where we cover some current happenings in the Christian world. While Jimmy is out of country on business Joe brings Dean Lentini to talk about Theocast’s episode on Doug Wilson’s theology, Costi Hinn going after a few people on social media, John MacArthur’s letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom, and Dr. Greenway’s sudden departure from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Be sure to check out Dean’s Youtube channel where he live streams every Monday.REFERENCESTheocast on Doug WilsonMacArthur’s Open Letter to Gavin NewsomDr. Greenway resigns as President of SWBTS (Christianity Today)OUR SPONSORSApply to Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary for Free!Midwestern Seminary is one of our favorite seminaries and features incredible scholars like Dr. Matthew Barrett. Midwestern is committed to producing pastor-theologians, graduates who will give of themselves for the Church in expository preaching, doctrinal integrity, and discerning pastoral care.Listeners of Doctrine and Devotion who are ready to begin seminary can apply for free by visiting mbts.edu/docanddevo and using the code DOCANDDEVO As a thank you for applying, prospective students who use the code will also receive a free Midwestern Miir Mug!Apply to Midwestern Seminary for free at mbts.edu/docanddevo, and be sure to use the promo code DOCANDDEVO. DwellDwell is our favorite Bible app for good reason. And listeners of Doctrine and Devotion can get 10% off a yearly subscription, or 30% off Dwell for life. Get the best Bible app today at dwellapp.io/jofo.Christian Healthcare MinistriesChristian Healthcare Ministries is a budget friendly health-care cost solution. . To Learn more and see how it all works, visit chministries.org/podcast.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 12:01)In Historic Turn, Benjamin Netanyahu to Lead Israel Again: What Does Bibi’s Return to Power Mean for Israel?Part II (12:01 – 18:12)Why Do You Consider Salvation By Grace Alone an Essential Doctrine? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart III (18:12 – 21:24)If Marriage is Supposed to Be a Monogamous Relationship Between a Man and a Woman, Why Did Many of the Old Testament Patriarchs Practice Polygamy? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (21:24 – 24:25)Can You Clarify the Distinctions Between The Right and Conservatism (and The Left and Liberalism)? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart V (24:25 – 26:33)Why Don’t Muslims in the West Face the Same Religious Liberty Issues as Christians? — 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 – 11:29) Marriage Delayed and Children Foregone: The Age of People in First-Time Marriages Is Rising, and Fertility Rates are Declining — We Better Watch This CloselyFirst-Time Marriages Are on the Rise for People in Their 40s and 50s by Wall Street Journal (Clare Ansberry)Part II (11:29 – 16:44) ‘Gathering Together for Dinner Can Feel Like an Impossibility’: Families are Now So Busy That Many Children Never Have a Family Meal — And the Children are SufferingFamily Dinners Are Key to Children’s Health. So Why Don’t We Eat Together More? by Wall Street Journal (Julie Jargon and Andrea Petersen)Part III (16:44 – 20:45) When Does Personhood Begin? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (20:45 – 23:03) Why Did God Put the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in the Garden of Evil? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 7-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart V (23:03 – 25:21) What is the Distinction Between Justice and Fairness? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VI (25:21 – 28:56) Do Verses 4 and 5 of Proverbs 26 Contradict Each Other? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of 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.