This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 12:25)The Biden Administration Intends to Send Dangerous Message to Hostile Regimes: We Will Pay Ransom for Your Hostage TakingHow Much Is an American Hostage Worth? by New York Times (Bret Stephens)Holding America Hostage by National Review (Noah Rothman)Part II (12:25 – 19:45)It’s Wrong to Believe That Moral Judgments Are Real? The Modern Age and its Justification of Sexual MisbehaviorLove is in the air but birds are often unfaithful partners by Financial Times (Jonathan Guthrie)Part III (19:45 – 25:08)If it’s Possible it’s Natural? A Transhumanist Denies the Meaning of NatureSign 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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This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 14:48)What is the Difference Between the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and the Orthodox Church of Ukraine and Why Does it Matter? History, Theology, and Headlines CollideZelensky Proposes Barring Orthodox Church That Answers to Moscow by New York Times (Marc Santora)Ukraine Clamps Down on Orthodox Church Linked to Moscow by Wall Street Journal (Yaroslav Trofimov)Part II (14:48 – 19:44)Children Holding Sexually Perverse Teddy Bears and Papers Signaling Child Pornography? How Could Balenciaga Ads Cross Such Clear Moral Boundaries?Balenciaga’s continuing exploitation of minors by WORLD Opinions (Allie Beth Stuckey)Part III (19:44 – 23:23)The Controversy of Balenciaga Raises the Question: Will We Be a Culture That Protects Our Children from Child Exploitation?Sign 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.