This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:13 - 09:24) A Democratic Publicity Stunt Turned Into Huge Shift in Moral Landscape: Congress Passes ‘Respect for Marriage’ Act I’m Proud to Protect Marriage as One of My Last Acts as Speaker by Washington Post (Nancy Pelosi) Part II (09:24 - 13:19) Am I a Christian Nationalist for Supporting Pro-Life Laws and Wanting Biblical Ethics in Voting Patterns? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners ...
Dec 09, 2022•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:13 - 12:11) When Voting Reflects Worldview: Georgia’s Senate Run-Off Results Show Significant Shift in the State’s Population and Worldview Part II (12:11 - 21:21) “Democratic Backsliding?” Indonesia’s New Ban on Sex Outside of Marriage In Sweeping Legal Overhaul, Indonesia Outlaws Sex Outside Marriage by New York Times (Sui-Lee Wee) Part III (21:21 - 24:34) Truth is Stranger Than Fiction: Serious Co...
Dec 08, 2022•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Collide Zelensky 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 ...
Dec 07, 2022•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:13 - 13:19) Can Government Compel Speech? Is Same-Sex Opposition to Be Equated to Racism?: SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments for Major Religious Freedom Case 303 Creative LLC v. Aubrey Elenis by The Supreme Court of the United States Part II (13:19 - 16:30) Moral Libertarianism Goes West? Colorado’s Moral Landscape and the 303 Creative Case at the Supreme Court Part III (16:30 - 22:55) If You Want to Under...
Dec 06, 2022•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:13 - 06:27) To Preserve, Protect, and Defend the Constitution of the United States: That is the Presidential Oath of Office, and No One Should Enter that Office Who Contradicts It Part II (06:27 - 09:55) The Danger of Recklessness in Leadership: We Need Qualified and Courageous Conservative Presidential Candidates Part III (09:55 - 18:14) Anti-Semitism is an Ever-Present Danger in Public Life — Conse...
Dec 05, 2022•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:13 - 06:45) Merriam-Webster Releases Its Word of the Year — What Does the ‘Word of the Year’ Tell Us About History and Culture? Part II (06:45 - 17:52) The 2022 Merriam-Webster Word of the Year: ‘Gaslighting’ — The Nefarious Nature of the Word Reminds Us of the Importance of Truth Gaslighting: Merriam-Webster Picks Its Word of the Year by BBC News (Sam Cabral) Part III (17:52 - 19:44) How Does the ‘R...
Dec 02, 2022•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:13 - 13:50) Totalitarianism vs. Human Dignity in China: The Chinese Communist Party and its Surveillance State, Protests, and COVID Captivity The Innocence of Jimmy Lai by Wall Street Journal (William McGurn) Part II (13:50 - 16:47) Totalitarianism vs. Human Dignity in Iran: Protests Against the Islamic Republic and Draw Attention at the World Cup Games Part III (16:47 - 19:04) ‘Survival Was A Moral ...
Dec 01, 2022•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:13 - 08:32) The Senate Subverts Marriage: The So-Called ‘Respect for Marriage’ Act Passes Senate Vote Part II (08:32 - 15:51) ‘Love Is Love’: The Argument Undergirding the ‘Respect for Marriage’ Act That Advocates Really Don’t—And Really Can’t—Believe Statement from President Joe Biden on Bipartisan Senate Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act by White House Part III (15:51 - 22:29) No, Senator, Yo...
Nov 30, 2022•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:13 - 14:03) A Direct Assault Upon Christianity and Conservatives in the Public Square: Justice Amy Coney Barrett Called to Recuse Herself from Case Due to Biblical Views on Sexuality Amy Coney Barrett Urged to Step Away from Gay Rights Case Because of Faith Affiliation by The Guardian (Stephanie Kirchgaessner) Part II (14:03 - 19:38) Horrific Tragedy and Heinous Sin Against Image Bearers: Fatal Shoot...
Nov 29, 2022•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:13 - 16:18) Corruption, Bribery, Migrant Labor, LGBTQ Debates, and Alcoholic Beverages: Controversy Arises Over FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 The World Cup That Changed Everything by New York Times (Tariq Panja and Rory Smith) Part II (16:18 - 21:22) Is the National Sports Stage Only for (Hypocritical) Western Democracies?: Qatar’s Public Case for Hosting the World Cup Part III (21:22 - 24:20) ‘Sportswas...
Nov 28, 2022•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:13 - 08:44) From Frozen TV Dinners to Turkey Ice Cream: How Turkey Turned into a Year-Round Staple of the American Diet How the U.S. Became Turkey Nation by Wall Street Journal (Bee Wilson) Thanksgiving Food Is Showing Up in Unusual Dishes—Turkey Ice Cream, Anyone? by Wall Street Journal (Charles Passy) Part II (08:44 - 14:00) ‘Thanksgiving Offers a Moment to Appreciate Whatever Good This Year Wrough...
Nov 23, 2022•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:13 - 10:45) Conservatism Without Theism Will Not Long Last: Secular Worldviews Cannot Lastingly Support Truths that Require Conserving Part II (10:45 - 18:51) Pluralism Is Not Enough, Same-Sex Marriage Cannot Be Affirmed: The Parable of David French The parable of David French: This is how conservatism dies, and this is how marriage is surrendered by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.) Pluralism...
Nov 22, 2022•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:13 - 12:21) ‘You Cannot Defy Creation Without Tremendous Cost to the Creature’: Medical Authorities Question Use of Puberty Blockers for ‘Transgender’ Youth They Paused Puberty, but Is There a Cost? by New York Times (Megan Twohey and Christina Jewett) Part II (12:21 - 15:57) The Research on Damage of Hormone Therapy for Minors Is Not New, So Why is the Medical Establishment Just Now Acknowledging It...
Nov 21, 2022•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:13 - 09:22) 1 Out of 8 Americans Have Been Given Prescriptions for Antidepressants — Are We Really at the Point Where the Modern Age Just Equals Depression? Antidepressants Don’t Work the Way Many People Think by New York Times (Dana G. Smith) Part II (09:22 - 13:15) ‘Puppies on Prozac and Cats on CBD’ : Evidently Our Pets Are Now as Anxious as We Are Puppies on Prozac: How to Handle Your Pet’s Anxie...
Nov 18, 2022•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:13 - 08:20) Twelve Republicans Voted in Favor in Respect for Marriage Act — But Redefining Marriage Is Profoundly Not Conservative Part II (08:20 - 15:14) New Congressional Leadership Comes Into View: Why Does This Matter and Why Is the Road Ahead So Troubled? Part III (15:14 - 18:59) Mass Cultural Confusion, Government Failure, and a Gospel Opportunity for the Church: Encouragement for Christians in...
Nov 17, 2022•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:13 - 10:42) These Elections Matters Massively But You Have No Vote: Who Will Become Speaker of the House, Senate Majority Leader, and President Pro Tempore? Part II (10:42 - 20:11) The Mormon Church Comes Out in Official Support of the Respect for Marriage Act — Big Theological Issues Are in Play Here, and History, Too Is the U.S. Senate really going to redefine marriage? by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert...
Nov 16, 2022•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:13 - 13:19) No Genuine Conservative Can Support This: The U.S. Senate to Vote on So-Called ‘Respect for Marriage’ Act to Codify Same-Sex Marriage as Law of the Land Senate Moves Ahead With Vote on Gay-Marriage Bill by Wall Street Journal (Katy Stech Ferek) Part II (13:19 - 21:57) A Direct Assault on Religious Liberty: The So-Called ‘Respect for Marriage’ Act — We Need to Take Names on Who Is Behind R...
Nov 15, 2022•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:13 - 02:00) Barely a Red Ripple? Democrats Claim Thin Majority in the Senate. We Await Further Word on House Races Part II (02:00 - 16:07) Go Figure: New Research Shows Married Couples Have Greater Financial Wealth Than Cohabiting Couples — And Sociologists are Scratching Their Heads as to Why Moving In Together Doesn’t Match the Financial Benefits of Marriage, but Why? by Wall Street Journal (Julia ...
Nov 14, 2022•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Briefing Part III (18:12 - 21:24) If Marriage is Supposed to Be a Monogamous Relationship Between a Man and a Woman, Why Did Many of th...
Nov 11, 2022•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:13 - 13:35) The Red Wave That Did Not Happen: What Caused the Taming of the Projected Republican Tsunami? Part II (13:35 - 20:05) An Abject Tragedy and Unmitigated Moral Failure: Citizens in Several States Vote Overwhelmingly in Support of Abortion Rights A Predicted ‘Red Wave’ Crashed Into Wall of Abortion Rights Support on Tuesday by Politico (Alice Miranda Ollstein and Megan Messerly) American Vot...
Nov 10, 2022•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:13 - 03:52) So, Do Voting Patterns Change with the Weather? You Probably Guessed that Political Strategists Have an Answer for That Will Rain Affect Turnout Tomorrow? The Answer Is Cloudy. by New York Times (Eve Washington and John Keefe) Part II (03:52 - 09:49) The Greater the Opportunity for Mischief, The Greater Likelihood Mischief Might Happen and Suspicions Will Rise: On Preserving the Integrity...
Nov 09, 2022•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:13 - 03:24) Christian Stewardship and Your Ballot Today — It’s Now Up to Voters Part II (03:24 - 13:47) A Not So United Climate Meeting: World Leaders Gather for COP27. What Is it About? Last Eight Years Were the Warmest in Modern Times, U.N. Body Says by Wall Street Journal (Eric Niiler) Global Diplomats are Talking About Climate Change — Again. Does It Do Any Good? by USA Today (Elizabeth Weise) Pa...
Nov 08, 2022•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:13 - 12:00) With Election Day Looming, What is the Landscape and What Is at Stake? Part II (12:00 - 24:46) ‘Democratic at Both Ends But Alabama in the Center’: Why a Fraternity of Presidents Made a Pilgrimage to Pennsylvania in the Last Weekend Before Election Day 3 Presidents Swoop Into Pennsylvania, in a Clash That Transcends 2022 by New York Times (Lisa Lerer and Michael C. Bender) Part III (24:46...
Nov 07, 2022•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:13 - 10:04) ‘American Couples Didn’t Let Pandemic Isolation Go to Waste.’: Fertility Rates in U.S. See First Major Decline Reversal Since 2007 The Great Pandemic Baby Bump by The Atlantic (Jerusalem Demsas) Part II (10:04 - 15:51) New Dad, Does It Feel Like the Birth of Your Firstborn Child Shrank Your Brain? — Turns Out, That’s Exactly What’s Happened (And It’s a Good Thing) Becoming A Father Shrink...
Nov 04, 2022•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:13 - 06:31) Is it Even Possible for California to Be More Pro-Abortion? A Proposed Constitutional Amendment and it’s Meaning Proposition 1: Constitutional Right to Reproductive Freedom. Legislative Constitutional Amendment. by Legislative Analyst's Office Part II (06:31 - 14:23) Abortion, Autonomy, and Moral Insanity Come Together in Vermont’s Abortion Vote — And a Liberal Denomination Tries to Rewri...
Nov 03, 2022•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:13 - 15:27) They Are Trying Out a New Argument for “Gender Affirming” Surgery and Treatments—A Newly Invented Right of Integrity Means the Surrender of Modern Medicine Integrity and Rights to Gender-Affirming Healthcare by Journal of Medical Ethics (Richard Rowland) Part II (15:27 - 18:23) Public Health Professor urges Medical Doctors to Fight for LGBTQ Rights at the State Level: This is How Morality...
Nov 02, 2022•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:13 - 11:24) What Can Explain Such Panic and Mayhem? Massive Street Party Turns Deadly in Seoul South Korea Halloween Tragedy Claims Mostly Young Revelers by Wall Street Journal (Jiyoung Sohn, Dasl Yoon, and Timothy W. Martin) Part II (11:24 - 15:14) ‘The Madness of Crowds’: Why Crowds Seem to Have a Mind of Their Own Part III (15:14 - 27:20) Is the Way to Stop Discriminating on the Basis of Race… to ...
Nov 01, 2022•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:13 - 09:37) Lula is Back: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Elected Again as Brazil’s Next President —Revealing Major Issues Between Populism on the Right and Left Part II (09:37 - 23:28) Violence within a Political Context: Paul Pelosi Attacked in San Francisco — Does This Mark a New Era of Violence Against Political Leaders in the U.S.? Suspect in Assault at Pelosi Home had Posted about QAnon by Associated...
Oct 31, 2022•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Closely First-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 C...
Oct 28, 2022•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:13 - 12:26) So, Does a Christian’s Right to Live by Christian Convictions Violate Someone Else’s Religious Liberty? You Need to Watch This Argument Same-Sex Marriage Is a Religious Freedom by New York Times (Steven Paulikas) Part II (12:26 - 19:24) Anglican Church Comes to Crossroads Over Teaching on Homosexuality (Again): Can Two Completely Incompatible Moralities Exist in One Church? The Anglican C...
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