This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 – 14:56)
A Spy Among Us: Former U.S. Ambassador Charged With Being Covert Agent for Cuba Over Decades
- Retired U.S. Diplomat Accused of Working as a Secret Agent for Cuba by New York Times (Glenn Thrush, Ernesto Londoño, David C. Adams and Frances Robles)
Part II (14:56 – 19:10)
In a Fallen World, There Will Be Rats on Your Ship: Espionage and the Christian Worldview
Part III (19:10 – 25:55)
Confucianism, Abortion, and Vietnam: The Abortion of Baby Girls in Vietnam Underlines a Deadly Pattern
- Vietnam struggles with high abortion rates as consequence of gender selection: ‘people have to rely on their sons’ by South China Morning Post
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Monday, December 13, 2021
DOCUMENTATION AND ADDITIONAL READING
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Longing for the New Creation: Responding to the Vast Devastation as Mid-South — Especially Western Kentucky — Is Ravaged by TornadoesPART 2
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Objective Truth, Justice, and the Category of ‘Hate Crime’: Evaluating the Guilty Verdicts Against Jussie SmollettLA TIMES (NARDINE SAAD)
Black Lives Matter Stands with Jussie Smollett after Verdict, but Don Lemon Does NotPART 3
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The Battle for Life Goes On: Supreme Court Upholds Texas Abortion Ban — For Now.PART 4
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Gen Z Group Attempts to ‘Fight Lunacy with Lunacy’ — But the Best Remedy to Untruth is Truth, Not LunacyNEW YORK TIMES (TAYLOR LORENZ)
Birds Aren’t Real, or Are They? Inside a Gen Z Conspiracy Theory. -
Recovering Discernment
Today we are sharing an episode of Banter of Truth, an exclusive podcast for our All Access members. In this episode, recorded in July, the guys talk about the need for discernment in the church, and how is it abused by some who want to specialize in discernment ministries. Also, Joey’s tummy doesn’t feel good, Jimmy’s into Shawn Mendes, the guys discuss whether or not Joe needs a personal assistant, and a lot more.Go to the 13:24 mark to skip the banter and get to the discussion on discernment.Scroll down to “Support this podcast” to sign up for All Access today.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
DOCUMENTATION AND ADDITIONAL READING
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Opening Confirmation Hearing for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Sets Stage for an Important Week in American HistoryWASHINGTON POST (PAUL WALDMAN)
The Two Phoniest Words You’ll Hear During Ketanji Brown Jackson’s ConfirmationPART 2
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A Clash of Judicial Philosophies: How Should Judges Interpret the Constitution?PART 3
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Parallel of Law and Theology: How A Reader Reads One Text Will Affect How He Interprets Another, Including the Bible and the U.S. ConstitutionPART 4
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The Toads are Smoked? Psychedelic Venom of Sonoran Toad Shows New Lengths Humans Will Go to Escape RealityNEW YORK TIMES (SIMON ROMERO)
Demand for This Toad’s Psychedelic Venom Is Booming. Some Warn That’s Bad for the Toad.
