This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 01:41) A Word from the Heart: My Sincerest Thanks to Listeners for Prayer and EncouragementPart II (01:41 – 11:46) Once a Technological Innovation Now a Bygone Artifact: Netflix Ditches DVD Rental BusinessNetflix Will End Its DVD Service, 5.2 Billion Discs Later by New York Times (Nicole Sperling)Part III (11:46 – 14:39) A Parable of the Decline of the Value of Weddings?: David’s Bridal Files Bankruptcy for Second Time in Five YearsPart IV (14:39 – 23:24) How Should Christians Think About Snowflake Adoptions? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart V (23:24 – 26:45) What is the Difference Between Reading About Violence and Watching It in a Movie? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 13-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart VI (26:45 – 27:31) What Does It Mean for Jesus to Be Tempted in Every Way? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VII (27:31 – 29:55) Could Mankind Experience Physical Injuries Before The Fall? — 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 12:16) Who Will Win the Republican Presidential Nomination?: The Unprecedented Republican Presidential Race Ahead of the 2024 Primary ElectionThe G.O.P. Has Drifted, but Mike Pence Is as Conservative as Ever by New York Times (Jonathan Swan)Part II (12:16 – 19:46) From Conservative Conduct to Conservative Confrontation: Ron Desantis and His Political Strategy in the Fight for the Republican Presidential NominationWith Migrant Flights, DeSantis Shows Stoking Outrage Is the Point by New York Times (Shane Goldmacher)Part III (19:46 – 25:48) Are Sports Taking Over the Family?: Some Christian Considerations for the Role of Children’s Sports for the FamilyAre You an Exhausted Spring Sports Parent? This Is for You by Wall Street Journal (Jason Gay)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.

DOCUMENTATION AND ADDITIONAL READING
PART 1
(0:0 – 2:17):
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Clash Of Worldviews In Headlines This Week: US Supreme Court Holds Hearing Today Over Texas Heartbeat Law — The Court Is Set for a Big Ruling

PART 2
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Issues This Week: Gubernatorial Elections in Virginia and New Jersey; Will Minnesota Defund the Police? So Much at Stake in Tuesday’s Off-Year Elections

PART 3
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International Issues This Week: Government Leaders Meet For Climate Summit And G20 Countries Commit To Corporate Tax Policy — Raising Big Questions (And Big Bills)

PART 4
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Issues This Week: President Joe Biden Leaves For Rome Without Clear Agreement On Huge Spending Bill or Final Vote

PART 5
(15:17 – 21:58):
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‘He Said I’m A Good Catholic’: President Biden Visits The Vatican And Reports That He Should Continue Receiving Communion — While We Receive More Moral Confusion From Pope Francis

WALL STREET JOURNAL (FRANCIS X. ROCCA AND CATHERINE LUCEY)
Biden Says Pope Told Him He Is a Good Catholic Amid Controversy Over Abortion

THE HILL (LEXI LONAS)
Biden Receives Communion In Rome

PART 6
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Halloween, The Gender Revolution, And Twix: Shaming Your Children Into Identifying With Trans Ideology, One Candy Commercial At A Time