This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 – 18:11)
The Numbers Are Staggering: The Tidal Wave of Homeschooling Surges Throughout the U.S.
- Home schooling’s rise from fringe to fastest-growing form of education by Washington Post (Peter Jamison, Laura Meckler, Prayag Gordy, Clara Ence Morse, and Chris Alcantara)
Part II (18:11 – 21:35)
Progressive Educational Ideologies and Big Government: The Enemies of Homeschooling Parents
Part III (21:35 – 25:58)
A Regressive, Isolating Ban? Students in Florida Irate (and Lonely?) After School District Bans Cell Phones
- This Florida School District Banned Cellphones. Here’s What Happened. by New York Times (Natasha Singer)
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Examining Ourselves
The Lord’s Supper is to be received only by those who have believed in Jesus Christ. It is an ordinance that Jesus himself gave to the church. Yet we are told that we must still examine ourselves before partaking. What are we examining? Plus, Jimmy takes Joe Steve out for dinner.Baptist Catechism Q. 104Q. What is required to the worthy receiving of the Lord’s Supper?A. It is required of them that would worthily partake of the Lords supper, that they examine themselves of their knowledge to discern the Lord’s body, of their faith to feed upon him, of their repentance, love, and new obedience, lest coming unworthily they eat and drink judgment to themselves..RESOURCESThe Baptist CatechismA Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism by Benjamin BeddomeRead Beddome’s Exposition online for free here.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Better Members' Meetings
Happy New Year, suckas! The guys are back and as they are working to grow and improve how their church operates, they offer 14 ways to improve your church’s members’ meetings. Members’ meetings can be boring, painful, and even unhelpful, but they don’t have to be. Listen in to hear how things can be better.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Friday, November 19, 2021
DOCUMENTATION AND ADDITIONAL READING
PART 1
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Catholic Bishops and Pro-Abortion Politician — the Meeting Is Over But Not the Debate. What Does It Mean For How Evangelicals Should Approach Church Discipline and the Issue of Abortion?WALL STREET JOURNAL (IAN LOVETT AND FRANCIS X. ROCCA)
Catholic Bishops Drop Effort to Ban Communion for Politicians Who Support Abortion RightsPART 2
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Why Do Ducklings Swim in a Line Behind Mom? A New Scientific Theory, Evidence of the Glory of GodNEW YORK TIMES (RUTH GRAHAM)
Catholic Bishops Avoid Confrontation With Biden Over CommunionPART 3
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How Should Christians Think of a Historical Figure Like Nelson Mandela? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners Of The BriefingPART 4
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When Does the Bible Say Human Life Begins? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners Of The BriefingPART 5
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Why Use the term ‘Moral Revolution’ When Our Culture’s Revolution is Often So Immoral? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners Of The BriefingPART 6
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Why the Correlation Between the Arts and Progressivism? Should I Still Listen to CCM Artists Who Support the LGBTQ Revolution? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners Of The Briefing
