Podcasts about Sexual revolution

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 15:22)James Talarico, Theological Liberal: Talarico's Brand of “Christianity” is No Christianity at AllAre Texans Ready for Talarico's Kind of Christianity? by The New York Times (Ruth Graham and J. David Goodman)Texans Will Decide if Jesus Was a Lefty by The Atlantic (Elizabeth Bruenig)Part II (15:22 – 20:24)The Book of Common Worship vs. James Talarico: James Talarico Contradicts His Denomination's Confessional Documents As Well as Historic, Orthodox, Biblical ChristianityDemocrat Strategists Asked ChatGPT To Create A Christian Candidate. They Got James Talarico. by Daily Wire (Allie Beth Stuckey)Talarico candidacy spotlights contrasting views of Christianity by Texarkana GazettePart III (20:24 – 22:43)James Talarico and the SBC: Talarico's Grandfather was a Moderate SBC Pastor in the 1960s, and It Shows in the Life and Theology of His GrandsonPart IV (22:43 – 26:41)Gov. Beshear Says, ‘Happy Pride, Y'all': Kentucky Governor Signals to the Left on His LGBTQ SupportGov. Andy Beshear recognizes June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Kentucky by Lexington Herald Leader (Hannah Pinski)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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today's edition of The Briefing, I discuss the stall on the proposal for Smithsonian Women's Museum because Democrats will not define women as biologically female and the strange legacy of Barney Frank. I answer questions about the historical parallels of the A.I. revolution, who has the authority to perform baptisms, if investing can turn into gambling, and why Jesus didn't stop King Herod from killing John the Baptist. Part I (00:14 – 08:01)A Women's Museum That Doesn't Know What a Woman Is? Proposal Stalls for Smithsonian Women's Museum on National Mall Because Democrats Will Not Define Women as Biologically FemaleHow a bipartisan women's history museum became a political football by The Washington Post (Jonathan Edwards)Let Democrats kill the women's history museum by Washington Times (Editorial Board)Part II (08:01 – 13:46)The Death of Barney Frank: The Strange Legacy of the First Self-Identified Gay Member of CongressPart III (13:46 – 18:37)Is the A.I. Revolution More Akin to the Revolution of the Printing Press Than to the Industrial Revolution? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (18:37 – 22:26)Who Has Authority to Perform Baptisms? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart V (22:26 – 24:50)When Does Investing Become Gambling? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart VI (24:50 – 27:03)Why Didn't Jesus Stop King Herod From Killing John the Baptist? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter From a 7-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingSign 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.

Send us a text!After the Industrial Revolution, the family started to disintegrate. That trend only accelerated with the Sexual Revolution of the 1960s, so that today Christian families are wondering how to put all the pieces back together.In this episode, we talk with Adam Madden, author of the new book from New Christendom Press, “The Productive Household,” about how parents can reclaim this lost terrain.https://www.newchristendompress.com/store/p/the-productive-housholdJoin us at the New Christendom Press conference, The War for Normal, this June 11-14 in Ogden, Utah. https://thewarfornormal.com/Did you know supporters of the show get ad-free video and audio episodes delivered early and access to our patron exclusive show the After Hours and interactive live streams with Eric and Brian? https://www.patreon.com/thekingshallSupport Brian's new album - https://www.briansauve.com/shortyearsThis episode is sponsored by: KeepwisePartners.com your partner for small business finance and accounting. Call Derrick Taylor at 781-680-8000 to schedule a free consultation. https://keepwise.partners/Armored Republic: Making Tools of Liberty for the defense of every free man's God-given rights - Text JOIN to 88027 or visit: https://www.ar500armor.com/ Talk to Joe Garrisi about managing your wealth with Backwards Planning Financial. https://backwardsplanningfinancial.com/Christian business owners go to reformedbusinessalliance.com/ncp and use code NCP to claim your free month. Book your free strategy call at https://www.bonifacebusiness.com/ Invest in your business, your family, and your future go to http://Appalachiadigital.com/ncp to book a strategy call.Go to DeusVultRebinding.com and use code KINGSHALL for 15% off on your bespoke BibleSupport the show:https://www.patreon.com/thekingshall Support the show:https://www.patreon.com/thekingshall

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today's edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses if we are about to witness the fall of the British government, Barney Frank's dying words to the Democratic Party, the success of LGBTQ strategy, and a WNBA athlete who argues for biological males in all women's sports so long as they identify as women.Part I (00:14 – 02:46)Are We About to See the Fall of the British Government? Prime Minister Keir Starmer is Losing Massive Amounts of Support, And Big Trouble Comes HomePart II (02:46 – 15:20)Barney Frank's Dying Words: First Openly Homosexual Congressman Encourages Democratic Party to Pump the Brakes on the Trans Issue…But Only For NowBarney Frank, in Hospice, Has Advice for the Democrats by The New York Times (Jenna Russell)Barney Frank's final interview from hospice was painful. His comments on trans people made it worse by The Advocate (John Casey)Part III (15:20 – 21:16)The LGBTQ Playbook from Inside Its Movement: The Astounding Success of LGBTQ StrategyConservatives are turning to American voters to target trans rights by The Advocate (Christopher Wiggins)Part IV (21:16 – 24:46)WNBA Athlete Argues for Biological Males in All Women's Sports—So Long As They Identify As WomenI’m a WNBA player. Don’t use athletes like me to exclude trans women. by USA Today (Brianna Turner)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.

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute reveals how international aid and U.S. policies are fueling the sexual revolution abroad. This episode uncovers the hidden agendas behind organizations like USAID, showing how taxpayer dollars promote controversial ideologies in conservative countries. Discover the strategic use of funds as tools of ideological imperialism, impacting education and family values globally. Perfect for those concerned about morality and sovereignty, this episode is a wake-up call to the real power plays shaping our world.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today's edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the Trump Administration's investigation into Smith College for admitting biological males, the moral revolution's influence on foreign policy, and new technology that supposedly proves you are human online.Part I (00:13 – 11:07)The Trump Administration Investigates Smith College on Title IX Breach: If You Admit Biological Male Bodies, Guess What? You are No Longer a Women's CollegeTrump administration investigates Smith College for admitting transgender women by The Guardian (Rachel Leingang)Part II (11:07 – 15:18)Canada Moves Toward Europe and Europe Keeps the Moral Revolution at Full Speed—Big Lessons Go Deeper Than Foreign PolicyCarney Pulls Canada Closer to Europe as Both Struggle With Trump by The New York Times (Matina Stevis-Gridneff)Part III (15:18 – 18:51)The LGBTQ Revolution Marks European Milestones: The Moral Revolution Continues to Cause Historic Shifts in Global SceneAre you human? New tool aims to help prove you’re not A.I. by USA Today (Jennifer Jolly)Part IV (18:51 – 26:27)Look into The Orb? Mark of the Beast? New Technologies Supposedly Prove You Are Human Online. What's Next?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.

In this episode, we examine the far-reaching consequences of the sexual revolution on families, faith, and human flourishing with Mary Eberstatdt, author of Adam and Eve After the Pill and Primal Screams.Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of today's cultural challenges and walk away with practical, grounded ways to strengthen your family and live faithfully in an increasingly countercultural way.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comTom is a journalist and author. A former staff writer at GQ and Esquire, the film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood was based on his Esquire article on Fred Rogers. He's currently a senior writer at ESPN, and his new memoir is called In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man. It was an intense conversation — about dads, sex, Catholicism, and growing older.For two clips of the episode — on being your dad's wingman as a kid, and the dark secrets that Catholic families often carry — head to our YouTube page.Other topics: his dad's serious injury at Normandy; emulating leading men in Hollywood; selling women's handbags; his extreme vanity and obsession with scents; “the first metrosexual”; women flocking to him; making Tom complicit in his countless affairs; how men benefitted from the early Sexual Revolution more than women; Vatican II; Tom's close relationship with his Catholic mom; Tom fearing his dad; the friends who worshipped him like a celebrity; hiding his Brooklyn accent; hiding extreme porn and dildos in his briefcase that Tom found; sadomasochism and bondage; dad's sleeping with both Zsa Zsa and Ava Gabor; a mystery mistress who spoke at his dad's funeral; Tom's grandmother who was a notorious adulteress in the press who pimped out Tom's dad and his aunt; and the challenge of writing my own memoir.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy. We have some real stars coming up: Tiffany Jenkins on privacy in a liberal democracy, Adrian Wooldridge on “the lost genius of liberalism,” Jerusalem Demsas on the state of the left, Ben Rhodes on Iran and speech-writing, Harvey Mansfield on modernity, Daniel McCarthy on conservatism, HW Brands on the life of George Washington, John Gray on Trump's new world, Bob Wright on the evolutionary force of AI, Stephen Grosz on the struggles of love, and Robby George on pretty much everything. Please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

Helen Alvare, author and law professor, joins Trending with Timmerie discussing Episode Guide Religious freedom wins enjoyed as Americans (2:06) Can an employer force an employee to use pronouns? (26:05) How we can exercise our religious freedom as Americans (35:54) 3rd assassination attempt on President Trump (42:30) Tomorrow on Trending (50:54) Resources mentioned: Helen Alvare https://www.law.gmu.edu/directory/profiles/alvare_helen Helen M. Alvaré’s book Religious Freedom After the Sexual Revolution: A Catholic Guide https://www.amazon.com/Religious-Freedom-after-Sexual-Revolution/dp/0813234972 By Helen Alvare – Religious Freedom and the Status/Conduct Problem in Nondiscrimination Cases https://digitalcommons.law.villanova.edu/vlr/vol69/iss5/1/

With a focus on how sex is for all bodies, Sex is Yours host, Anne Marie Gunn, explores media representation of sex plots for people with disabilities, a sex education resource guide for people with disabilities, the documentary Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution, and shares an expounded statement by author and educator, Denise Sherer Jacobson. You can also read Denise's statement provided for this episode on the Sex is Yours Website. https://deniseshererjacobson.com/ Denise's Instagram account: @ deniseshererjacobsonBio from her website: Author and educator Denise Sherer Jacobson, M.A., is passionate about  “Weaving the Disability Experience into the Tapestry of Living.” She has worked as an activist, counselor, administrator, and oral historian in the Independent Living Movement for over 50 years, all the while keeping her sense of humor.Additional Sources:Glee: Season 1 Episode 4, Season 3 Episode 5, & Season 3 Episode 10Love on the SpectrumSex Education: Season 3 Episode 4Blogpost: Further Exploring Disability and Sexuality in Netflix's Crip CampExile and Pride by Eli ClareOur Sexuality, Our Health: A Disabled Advocate's Guide to Relationships, Romance, Sexuality and Sexual Health made by Melissa Crisp-Cooper2020 Netflix documentary CRIP CAMP: A Disability Revolution, produced by Barack and Michelle Obama's company, Higher Ground.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 09:48)Author of ‘The Naked Ape' Dies at 98: The Legacy of the Zoologist Desmond Morris Who Saw Humans As ApesDesmond Morris, 98, Dies; Zoologist Saw Links Between Humans and Apes by The New York Times (Douglas Martin)Part II (09:48 – 13:56)Is It Wrong For Christian Couples Who are Fertile to Adopt Instead? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart III (13:56 – 19:13)Is It Wrong for a Christian to Donate His Body to Science? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (19:13 – 23:30)Can You Be a Christian But Still Be Afraid to Die? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart V (23:30 – 27:38)My Son is Called to Christian Ministry. Should He Pursue a Degree for Bivocational Work, Or Should His Degree Prepare Him for Ministry? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingSign 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.

Episode Summary: The sexual revolutionaries are trying to disciple the nations, and Africa is their mission field. Why is the West colonizing Uganda through coercive sexual ideology and political pressure? Why has our friend and guest found himself at the center of a global culture war?This week, we sit down with Stephen Langa from Kampala to discuss the clash between Western sexual revolution ideology and Uganda's efforts to simply protect families and children.Stephen shares firsthand stories of what this battle looks like on the ground in Uganda, along with courageous efforts to reach nations across Africa, including powerful stories from ministry work in hostile Muslim regions.We unpack media narratives that seek to silence African Christians, the strategic global expansion of LGBTQ activism, religious liberty, child protection laws, and why worldview battles carry global consequences.If you want to understand what is really happening in Uganda, why many African leaders are pushing back against this neocolonialism, and what is at stake for the future, this is an episode you do not want to miss.Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA's mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today's edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the push for prisons to align with biological sexes, hospitals backing out of so-called ‘gender-affirming' care for minors, the stall in the UK on enforcing single-sex spaces, and the right response to a polygamist man who comes to faith in Christ and asks, ‘What should I do now?'Part I (00:14 – 09:04)A Push for Prisons to Realign with Biological Sex: After Court Ruling, President Trump's Gender Order May Lead to the Move of ‘Trans' InmatesFederal Appeals Court Opens Door to Moving Trans Inmates Under Trump Gender Order by The New York Times (Mattathias Schwartz)Part II (09:04 – 16:07)Hospitals Back Out of So-Called ‘Gender-Affirming Care' for Minors: There's A Lot More Going on Here Than the Cultural Elites Want to AdmitFamilies left reeling after hospitals in blue states drop transgender care for youth by NPR (Karen Brown)Part III (16:07 – 20:01)LGBTQ Ideology vs. Reason: The Labour Government in the UK Stalls on Enforcing Single-Sex SpacesTory councils ordered to enforce single-sex spaces by The Telegraph (Daniel Martin)Part IV (20:01 – 28:15)Christian Reasoning on the Line: What is the Right Response to a Polygamist Man Who Comes to Faith in Christ and Asks, ‘What Should I Do Now?’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.

What's really behind today's cultural confusion around gender, sexuality, and family? In this episode of the Truth Changes Everything Podcast, Dr. Jennifer Morse (founder of the Ruth Institute) unpacks the deeper ideas driving the modern sexual revolution—and how those ideas are shaping identity, marriage, and the meaning of the human body. Many people today feel overwhelmed by rapid cultural shifts. Concepts like autonomy, gender identity, and marriage have been redefined—but what philosophical assumptions are fueling these changes? In this conversation, we explore: The three core ideologies behind the sexual revolution Why modern culture struggles with the meaning of the human body How gender ideology, divorce, and contraception are connected A biblical perspective on creation, identity, and truth How the Church can bring healing, clarity, and hope in a confused culture Whether the sexual revolution is losing momentum—and what comes next Dr. Morse also shares how Christians can respond with both truth and compassion, helping rebuild a culture that honors marriage, family, and human dignity.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today's edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses California taxpayers footing the bill for so-called sex changes for illegal aliens, an unexpected hero in Cambodia, Trump's blasphemy post, abstaining from Hungary's election, using creation order to argue against women in combat, and interplanetary habitation.Part I (00:14 – 10:16)So-Called ‘Sex Changes' for Illegal Aliens? California Taxpayers Foot the BillCalifornia Provides Sex-Change Procedures to Homeless Illegal Aliens by City Journal (Christopher F. Rufo and Jonathan Choe)Part II (10:16 – 13:16)Magawa, Cambodian Hero: Cambodia Unveils Statue Honoring Landmine-Sniffing RatCambodia unveils statue to honour famous landmine-sniffing rat by BBC News (Claire Keenan)Part III (13:16 – 16:23)Why Didn't You Call Trump's Post Earlier This Week Blasphemy? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (16:23 – 20:18)I'm From Hungary But Didn't Vote. Should I Have Voted and Chosen the Lesser of Two Evils, Or Was It Right to Abstain? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart V (20:18 – 23:31)Was It Illogical For You to Use Creation Order to Argue Against Women in Combat? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart VI (23:31 – 26:52)How Should We View Interplanetary Habitation? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingSign 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today's edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses current Democratic messaging and what it's missing, A.I. bots hijacking political polling, who's responsible for the death of Noella Casillo, the intermediate state, if the Lord's supper is a means of grace, if a man abandoned by his wife is disqualified from pastoral ministry, and the revival of classical Christian education.Part I (00:13 – 08:14)Gov. Newsom, Rahm Immanuel, and Democratic Messaging: Newsom and Immanuel Want ‘Sane' Policies on Bathrooms and Locker Rooms, But Their Pragmatism Lacks Something BigFor Democrats, the Era of the Girl Dad and Male Ally Is Over by The New York Times (Matthew Schmitz)Part II (08:14 – 11:07)A.I. Bots are Hijacking Political Polling: Axios Reports That Many Polling Subjects are Not Even HumanThis Is What Will Ruin Public Opinion Polling for Good by The New York Times (Leif Weatherby and Benjamin Recht)Part III (11:07 – 13:21)Who is Responsible for the Death of Noella Castillo? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (13:21 – 17:38)What Do We Know About the Intermediate State? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart V (17:38 – 20:29)Is the Lord's Supper a Means of Grace? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart VI (20:29 – 23:44)Is It Plausible that a Man Whose Spouse was an Unrepentant Adulterer or Abandoned the Marriage Could be an Elder or Pastor? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart VII (23:44 – 27:22)What About the Revival of Classical Christian Education? Are There Cautions Classical Christian Schools Should Keep in Mind as It Grows? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingSign 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.

In this episode, Mike and Alicia Hernan interview Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, an economist and founder of the Ruth Institute, discussing the great importance of family, the impact of social ideologies, and how to nurture strong, resilient families in today's world. They examine topics such as the foundational role of parents in child development, the influence of modern ideologies on society, and practical advice for strengthening family bonds. Dr. Morse also shares insights on the significance of attachment in early childhood and the issues posed by modern distractions like social media.

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comTom is a historian, translator, and podcaster. He hosts with Dominic Sandbrook the most downloaded history pod in the world, “The Rest Is History.” He's the author of many books, including the two we discussed this week: Rubicon: The Triumph and Tragedy of the Roman Republic, and Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World. Those two erudite, beautifully written books made a huge impact on me.For two clips of our convo — on the paradoxical power of Christ's crucifixion, and the Christian roots of “secular” — head to our YouTube page.Other topics: growing up in Oxford and near Stonehenge; dinosaurs his first passion; how the past is more interesting than the present; Pontius Pilate; Cato; Caesar in Gaul and conquering Rome; Hegseth reveling in death; the war prayer at the Resolute Desk; Trump's pre-Christian values; Socrates; Paul the Apostle; turning the other cheek; agape; Christ's silence and withdrawal; logos; the Gospels; the Gnostic Gospels; the Book of Revelation; Exodus and Israel; martyred Christians in the arena; Augustine; the emergence of Islam; the Koran as the literal word of Allah; the Crusades; Pope Gregory VII making the Church sovereign; Machiavelli and mastering the secular; the Reformation; toppling idols; Nietzsche and the death of God; Marx; the Sexual Revolution; #MeToo; Dawkins and the New Atheists; the religion of wokeness; racism as a collective sin; Michael Pollan and “All You Need Is Love”; Fleming Rutledge's The Crucifixion; the awe of cathedrals; and the new wave of cultural Christianity.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy. Coming up: Jeffrey Toobin on the pardon power, Derek Thompson on abundance, Tiffany Jenkins on privacy in a liberal democracy, Adrian Wooldridge on “the lost genius of liberalism,” Greg Lukianoff on free speech, and Tom Junod on his memoir and masculinity. As always, please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today's edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses SCOTUS's ruling that “conversion therapy” ban is unconstitutional, the clarification of male and female from the International Olympic Committee, and Idaho's extension of trans bathroom bans to private businesses.Part I (00:14 – 14:56)SCOTUS Affirms Freedom of Speech for Christian Counselor: In 8-1 Decision, SCOTUS Rules Colorado's “Conversion Therapy” Ban is Unconstitutional24–539 Chiles v. Salazar by The Supreme Court of the United StatesPart II (14:56 – 22:07)The International Olympic Committee Clarifies Male and Female: IOC Drops Clear Ruling Banning Men From Women's Sports in the 2028 OlympicsOlympic Committee Bars Transgender Athletes From Women's Events by The New York Times (Tariq Panja)Part III (22:07 – 26:35)A Big Win for Sanity in Idaho: Idaho Legislature Extends Trans Bathroom Bans to Private BusinessesIdaho Criminalizes Transgender Use of Some Bathrooms in Private Businesses by The New York Times (Anna Griffin)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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today's edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the collision of LGBTQ ideology and religious liberty in Finland, religious liberty cases over Christian conviction in Louisville, the No Kings protests, and the sentencing of two teens for creating deepfake pornography of their classmates.Part I (00:13 – 11:23)LGBTQ Issues Collide with Religious Liberty in Finland: Christian Legislator Found Guilty of Inciting Hatred for Holding Christian ConvictionReligious liberty crashes in Finland by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)Part II (11:23 – 13:30)‘Violating the U.S. Constitution Can Be Expensive': Louisville Photographer Wins $800k in Religious Freedom CaseLouisville to pay $800K in wedding photographer religious‑freedom case by Courier-Journal (Killian Baarlaer)Part III (13:30 – 15:56)Another Religious Liberty Case in Louisville: Boyce College Student Fired From Local Coffee Shop for Sharing Christian Views on Marriage When Asked by CoworkerEx-Heine Brothers employee says she was fired for sharing Christian views by Courier-Journal (Lillian Metzmeier)Part IV (15:56 – 20:52)More ‘No Kings' Rallies: Thousands Protested President Trump's Leadership Saturday – We are Witnessing the Increasing Disappearance of the Political MiddlePart V (20:52 – 27:07)A Dangerous Digital Development: Students Sentenced for Creating Deepfake Pornography of Fellow ClassmatesTeens who made deepfake porn of classmates were just sentenced. Will it make a difference? by USA Today (Alyssa Goldberg and Kyle Bagenstose)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.

"The sexual revolution was not about freedom. It was about transferring power from families to the state." - Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse Summary What really makes a family essential, and why does it matter so much right now?  In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse makes a compelling, research-based case for why children need both their mother and their father. We explore the irreplaceable role of mothers in forming trust and attachment, the unique responsibility of fathers to provide protection, limits, and direction, and how these roles evolve as children grow. You'll hear why the family is not outdated or insignificant, but the best and most natural place for human formation. We also dig into the devastation of the sexual revolution, unpacking the contraceptive, divorce, and gender ideologies and how they've reshaped society at the expense of the most vulnerable. This conversation is a powerful reminder that there is no substitute for family, and the Church was right all along. Key Takeaways Children don't just need love in general. They need the distinct, complementary presence of both a mother and a father, especially in their earliest years of formation.   The family is the primary place where a child learns how to use freedom well. There is no automatic or "invisible" process that forms character without intentional relationships.   Mothers and fathers have different but equally vital roles that change over time, from early attachment and safety to setting limits and guiding children toward independence.   The sexual revolution has weakened families by separating sex from children, marriage, and the body itself, with serious consequences for the most vulnerable, especially children. Couple Discussion Questions   How do we intentionally live out our roles as mother and father in our family right now, and where might we need to grow or adjust together?   In what ways has the culture shaped our view of marriage, parenting, or family life, and how can we more consciously build our home around truth rather than those messages? Resources: The Ruth Institute:  https://ruthinstitute.org/  

Video version. The Audio version originally aired on August 1st of 2025.  Season 6, Episode 729. The Third Sexual Revolution, & Sex Ed for Adults with Sabrina Baldini.  Did you know we might be on the cusp of a third sexual revolution? Sex educator Sabrina Baldini shares fascinating insights from her journey transitioning from teaching sex education to kids to launching After Sex Ed, a company focused on adult sexual wellness. Through candid discussion, Sabrina explores: - The challenges of promoting sex positivity in today's censorship climate - How inadequate early sex education impacts adult relationships - The pandemic's role in catalyzing sexual awakening, self discovery, personal growth, and exploration - The growing demand for authentic, relatable content in adult spaces - Historical parallels with previous sexual revolutions (1920s and 1960s) Despite social media bans and societal stigma, Sabrina remains committed to fostering open conversations about sexuality, consent, and pleasure. Her work bridges the gap between traditional sex education and the real-world challenges adults face in their intimate lives. Ready to challenge your perspectives on sexual wellness and education? Tune in to this thought-provoking episode that's reshaping how we think and talk about sexuality. Estimated Timeline: 00:00:00 - Sex Education for Adults 00:01:43 - Challenges of Discussing Sex Education 00:04:20 - Challenges of Sex Positivity 00:08:04 - Talking to Kids About Consent 00:10:00 - Understanding Healthy Sexual Feelings 00:16:16 - The Rise of the Third Sexual Revolution 00:22:30 - Impact of Taboo on Sexual Behavior 00:23:41 - Trends in Authenticity and Romance 00:26:23 - Exploring Age and Sexuality 00:30:29 - Impact of Technology on Sexuality 00:34:18 - Trends in Modern Relationships 00:37:19 - Online Safety and Dating Apps 00:38:40 - Concerns About AI in Art 00:48:54 - Addressing Sexuality and Porn Education 00:54:47 - Exploring Cultural Perspectives on Sexuality 00:59:46 - Understanding Fantasy and Sexuality 01:01:51 - Understanding Emotional Connections in Sex Key Takeaways: • Adult sexual education is often overlooked, despite the urgent need for discussions on pleasure and consent.   • The pandemic highlighted and intensified the challenges of censorship in sexual education, affecting adult learners.   • There is a growing movement, referred to as a third sexual revolution, that emphasizes open dialogue and authenticity in exploring sexuality. Sabrina Baldini | Sex Educator, TEDx Speaker & Founder of After Sex Ed Her website TEDx talk Instagram TikTok YouTube Support the show Newsletters https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow Affiliate Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 10:00)Children Growing More Liberal? New Article in the Scientific American Claims are Children Less ‘Homophobic.' Much Is at Stake HereThe kids are all right by Scientific American (Melinda Wenner Moyer)Part II (10:05 – 14:31)How Should Christians Respond to the Deaths of Evil People? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart III (14:31 – 17:43)How Do I Handle the Moral Challenge of My Passion for My Fiancé Before We are Married? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (17:43 – 19:29)How Should Christians Think of Prenuptial Agreements? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart V (19:29 – 23:32)Does Abuse Constitute Grounds For Divorce? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart VI (23:32 – 28:28)How Can I Know For Sure God Has Called Me to Ministry? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingSign 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today's edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the death of Leonid Radvinsky, the dark turn in Cesar Chavez's story, how history discloses the truth, and the defense of biology by Girl Guides and its lack of controversy.Part I (00:14 – 12:30)Part II (12:30 – 14:44)6 Takeaways From the Times Investigation Into Cesar Chavez by The New York Times (Sarah Hurtes and Manny Fernandez)Part III (14:44 – 20:21)Part IV (20:21 – 25:59)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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 08:56)Democrats are Bound to the LGBTQ Agenda: Measure to Ban Biological Males from Female Sports is Rejected by the SenateSenate rejects Trump-backed measure to ban trans athletes in female sports by The Washington Post (Maegan Vazquez)Part II (08:56 – 16:20)A Woman Charged with Murder By Abortion Pill? Let's Be Honest About What Is At Stake HereWoman charged with murder after allegedly taking abortion pills, going to hospital by The Washington Post (Daniel Wu)Part III (16:20 – 22:18)Is This Justice? A Woman Who Killed a Family Four with Her Speeding Car Gets Very Light Sentence, Leading to Public OutrageShe Killed a Family With Her Speeding Car. Is Probation Enough? by The New York Times (Heather Knight)Part IV (22:18 – 27:32)We Will Have to Answer for Every Word: President Trump Should Not Have Made These Comments About the Death of Robert S. Mueller IIISign 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.On today's edition of The Briefing, I discuss Portland's vote for legal protection for polyamorous families, how the push for polyamory is bigger than polyamory, the strategy of legalizing polyamory in U.S. cities, and Iranian sleeper cells in California.Part I (00:14 – 13:40)Portland is Now Ground Zero for Polyamory: Portland Votes for Legal Protections for Polyamorous Families – But This is Bigger Than PolyamoryPortland advances antidiscrimination protections for polyamorous families by Oregon Public Broadcasting (Alex Zielinski)In the Northwest, Polyamory Finds Something New: Legal Protection by The New York Times (Anna Griffin)Part II (13:40 – 19:55)A Page Out of the LGBTQ Playbook: Liberal Activist for Polyamory Reveals Gameplan – This Should Be a Wakeup Call for State LegislaturesPart III (19:55 – 26:56)The Iranian Sleeper Cells in California? We Should Be Watchful For Iranian Threats Among UsIran's threats on U.S. soil: sleeper cells, lone wolves, cyberattacks and eerie numbers code by LA Times (Richard Winton)Iran may have activated ‘sleeper cells' to carry out attacks around the globe, US officials say by The Independent (Isabel Keane)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.

This is Thinking in Public, a program dedicated to intelligent conversation about frontline theological and cultural issues with the people who are shaping them.Sign up to receive every new Thinking in Public release in your inbox.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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the timing of the attacks in Iran, the moral dimension of the spycraft of Israel and America, and SCOTUS’s ruling in favor of parental rights in California over LGBTQ issues in schools.Part I (00:14 – 12:19)We Now Know Why: The U.S. and Israel Took the Opportunity to Kill Iran's Leaders at a Rare Gathering of Iran's LeadershipWhy the U.S. and Israel Struck When They Did: A Chance to Kill Iran's Leaders by The Wall Street Journal (Dov Lieber, Alexander Ward, Laurence Norman)Part II (12:19 – 17:39)‘Social Network Analysis' and ‘Pattern of Life' Profiles: Moral Dimensions of Israel's Spycraft — and America'sInside the plan to kill Ali Khamenei by The Financial Times (Mehul Srivastava, James Shotter, Neri Zilber, and Steff Chávez)Part III (17:39 – 21:08)California Parents Win on Massive LGBTQ Issue: SCOTUS Upholds Ruling that Schools Cannot Hide So-Called Gender Transitions From ParentsMirabelli v. Bonta by The Supreme Court of the United StatesPart IV (21:08 – 26:18)Parents, the Battle For Your Rights is Here: State by State, the Left is Seeking to Undermine Your RightsSign 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.

In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Morse discusses the cultural shift away from traditional Christian sexual ethics, the ideological underpinnings of the sexual revolution, and how elite agendas are shaping modern society. She emphasizes the importance of understanding these dynamics to protect the integrity of the family and children.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the generation that may never marry, children and Christian joy, and he answers questions about designing missiles as a Christian, if girls should participate in wrestling as a sport, and if children bear responsibility for what they believe.Part I (00:14 – 07:37)A Dark Dating Reality: Younger Generations May Never Even Marry – This is CatastrophicThe generation that may never marry by The Spectator (Aria Schrecker)Part II (07:37 – 13:44)Having Children Won't Make You Happy? Secularists are Worried About Your Happiness, but the Christian Worldview is More Concerned About JoyThink having children will make you happier? Think again by The Telegraph (Eir Nolsøe)Part III (13:44 – 17:56)Is Designing Missiles Contrary to My Christian Faith? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter From a 19-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart IV (17:56 – 21:03)Should My Daughter Participate in Wrestling as a Sport? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart V (21:03 – 26:38)Do Children Bear Moral Responsibility For What They Believe? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter From a 16-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingSign 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 06:55)What the Press Don't Want to Talk About: The Press is Ignoring President Trump's Moral Clarity on So-Called Gender Reassignment Procedures for YouthTrump Puts On a Show, Casting Democrats as the Villains by The New York Times (Katie Rogers)A marathon speech, a game show flair, and a clear message from Trump by The Telegraph (Lily Shanagher)Part II (06:55 – 13:10)We are at a Watershed Moment on the Transgender Revolution: The New York Times has Allowed an Opinion Column That Claims Ideology Has Trumped Science on the IssueMedical Associations Trusted Belief Over Science on Youth Gender Care by The New York Times (Jesse Singal)Part III (13:10 – 19:45)The Profane is Becoming Routine: The Public Use of Profanity is Our New Normal – And Our Society is Worse For ItF-bombs, profanity and politics: a story not fit for this family newspaper by USA Today (Bart Jansen)Part IV (19:45 – 26:05)Jeff Bezos Orders Massive Force Reduction at Washington Post — Leftists are Outraged at The Post's Layoffs, But No Business Can Survive Losing $100 Million Per YearSign 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 08:52)The State of the Union 2026: President Trump Gives Historically Long State of the Union SpeechPart II (08:52 – 13:19)President Trump and the American Character: President Trump's Personal Attacks Do Not Land Well with Americans – But Democrats Made Personal Attacks TooPart III (13:19 – 20:06)President Trump's Clarity Over Biology: President Trump Became the First President to Speak Against So-Called Gender Transition Surgery from the State of the UnionPart IV (20:06 – 24:33)‘These People are Crazy': We are About to Find Out Just How Far Left Democrats are On So-Called Gender Treatments for MinorsPortrait of the week: Gender in schools, election U-turns and the ‘truth' about Navalny by The SpectatorSign 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.

Episode Summary: The sexual revolution isn't progress. It's a regression into outright paganism. This is not an overstatement.Today, we trace a direct line from Malthus and Darwin to Galton, Havelock Ellis, and Margaret Sanger, exposing how eugenic ideas shaped the birth control movement and continue to influence law, medicine, education, and even the Church today. Seth Gruber joins us to unpack his documentary The 1916 Project, laying out the historical evidence and connecting the dots from American academic elites to the Holocaust in Nazi Germany and then back again as those same ideas fueled the sexual revolution in the United States!Hear us wrestle with a modern paradox of how current anti-racist rhetoric comfortably coexists with praise for Sanger and her evil movement that explicitly sought the “cultivation of the better racial elements in our society, and the gradual suppression, elimination and eventual extirpation of defective stocks.” Few realize the impact that the normalization of birth control and contraception laws had in reshaping sexual ethics, eventually requiring abortion as a backstop, and why the Church's silence helped clear the path.  We close with hope, through the story of the White Rose resistance during WWII and a call to form believers to stand up and resist cultural capture with truth, courage, and love.Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA's mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the 4-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Christian realism and Ukraine,Part I (00:14 – 10:38)The Dark Anniversary of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine: Today Marks the 4th Anniversary of That Dark Day – We Need to Look at the Civilizational Reality, the killing of El Mencho, and comments from a Minnesotan legislator with so-called transgender identity who argued that pornography is crucial for youth to develop LGBTQ identity.Part II (10:38 – 14:34)In a Fallen World, the Good Guys Don't Always Win: The Christian Realism of the Situation in UkrainePart III (14:34 – 19:15)The Killing of El Mencho: Mexico's Law Enforcement Kill One of the Cartel's Most Deadly LeadersPart IV (19:15 – 25:10)Reader, Beware: Minnesota Legislator with a So-Called Transgender Identity Says Pornography is Crucial For Youth Developing LGBTQ IdentityTrans Minnesota Dem bizarrely argues ‘queer' kids need access to porn sites for ‘educational' reasons by New York Post (Anna Young)‘A Partner in Crime' and, Now, in Love by The New York Times (Sadiba Hasan)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.

Pastor Caleb Cole continues the Through the Fire series with “Taming the Fire of Desire,” a message on sexual purity, identity in Christ, and biblical boundaries. Teaching from 1 Corinthians 6 and 1 Peter 1, he explains how sexual desire is God-given but must be directed within God's design. This sermon calls believers to pursue holiness, protect marriage, and find freedom through intimacy with Christ.Click here to view the episode transcript. (00:00) - Through the Fire series recap (01:16) - Why we must talk about sex (03:06) - Cultural sexual revolution vs biblical worldview (05:17) - Sexual desire is God given (06:08) - Flee sexual immorality (1 Corinthians 6) (08:40) - What sexual immorality includes (11:45) - The consequences of sexual freedom culture (12:32) - Identity begins in Christ (16:09) - Biblical sexual ethic explained (20:33) - Self denial vs self expression (22:35) - Intimacy in marriage God's design (31:33) - Fight for purity in a digital world (39:10) - Holiness leads to peace and flourishing (41:45) - Salvation and purity prayer

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 11:47)How Moral Revolutions Happen, Part One: Brazil Experiments With PolyamoryLove Without Limits: Brazil Flirts With Polyamory by The Wall Street Journal (Ana Ionova)Part II (11:47 – 19:18)How Moral Revolutions Happen, Part Two: The Wall Street Journal is Promoting a Homosexual ‘Throuple' Packaged in an Article About Condo RenovationOne Throuple Had Three Separate Design Tastes. How Did They Manage a Renovation? by The Wall Street Journal (Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar)Part III (19:18 – 25:25)The Legacy of Jesse Jackson: Controversial Civil Rights Leader and Presidential Candidate Died Yesterday at Age 84Sign 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 09:27)The Church of England Says No to Stand-Alone Same-Sex Ceremonies, for Now: Debate Reveals Massive Theological RiftsChurch of England abandons proposals for same-sex blessing ceremonies by BBC News (Aleem Maqbool)Part II (09:27 – 10:57)LGBTQ Activists Say They Will Go for Broke: LGBTQ-Affirming Group Commits to Increase Pressure on Church of England for Full LGBTQ InclusionUpdate on Living and Love and Faith by Together For the Church of EnglandPart III (10:57 – 18:31)An LGBTQ Priest Makes a Passionate (and Bizarre) Argument Before the Church of England Synod: The Theological Battle Lines Are ClearPart IV (18:31 – 24:21)The Bank of England’s New Dress Code: Its Updated Dress Code Policy for Transgender Inclusion is Yet Another Form of Insane SurrenderBank of England lets ‘genderfluid' men wear eyeshadow and high heels by The Telegraph (Noah Eastwood)Part V (24:21 – 26:09)Politics Matter, Elections Matter, Marriage Matters: Tennessee Legislators are Fighting Important Battles Over Marriage and Much MoreTN House advances bills to delegitimize same-sex marriage by The Tennessean (Vivian Jones)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.

Welcome, to a brand new bonus episode, my loves!From extreme historical beauty demands to clothing laws that targeted women, to the era when pants were treating like a public threat, this bonus episode uncovers the absurd systems that shaped, and still shape, women's lives.These restrictions weren't about fashion; they were about power, discipline, and keeping women in their place. These beauty "rules" weren't random; they were deliberate tools of control.What begins as curiosity quickly turns to outrage as the same patterns repeat across cultures and centuries. And once you hear them, you'll start noticing their modern echoes everywhere.Are. You. Ready?****************Sources & Further Reading:Medieval & Early Beauty PracticesMonica H. Green — The Trotula: A Medieval Compendium of Women's Medicine (2001)UNESCO Chair Salerno research on medieval cosmetic recipes (ongoing project; key publications 2010s)Pliny the Elder — Natural History (c. 77–79 CE)Victorian & Early Modern CosmeticsKathryn Hughes — “Women and Makeup in Victorian Britain” (BBC History article, 2016)Rachel Weingarten — The History of Makeup (2020)Ancient RomeJanet Stephens — Research on Roman hairstyling (2010s)Kelly Olson — Dress and the Roman Woman: Self-Presentation and Society (2008)Japan (Ohaguro)Liza Dalby — Geisha (2000)M. Ashikari — “Black Teeth, Red Lips: Beauty and Identity in Japan” (article published in the 1990s)Joseon Korea JaHyun Kim Haboush — The Confucian Kingship in Korea: Portrait of an Ideology (2001)Sumptuary Laws Alan Hunt — Governance of the Consuming Passions: A History of Sumptuary Law (1996)Colonialism & the SariEmma Tarlo — Clothing Matters: Dress and Identity in India (1996)20th-Century Clothing Restrictions & Pants LawsJo B. Paoletti — Sex and Unisex: Fashion, Feminism, and the Sexual Revolution (2012)Modern Dress Code Enforcement National Women's Law Center — Reports on school dress code discrimination (ongoing; key reports 2017–present)Human Rights Watch — Studies on dress policing (various reports, 2018–present)****************Leave Us a 5* Rating, it helps the show!Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-unlocked-the-podcast/id1522636282Spotify Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/37MLxC8eRob1D0ZcgcCorA****************Follow Us on Social Media & Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!TikTok:tiktok.com/@beautyunlockedthepodYouTube:@beautyunlockedspodcasthour****************INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC:FASION/ '1-800-DIRTY'/Courtesy of Epidemic Soundwww.epidemicsound.com

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the unspeakable heartbreak in Canada as it is reeling from one of the deadliest mass shooting tragedies in its history, the pattern of transgender identity in mass shootings, and the rainbow Pride flag and what it reveals.Part I (00:14 – 03:34)Unspeakable Heartbreak: Canada is Reeling From One of the Most Deadly Mass Shooter Tragedies In Its HistoryPart II (03:34 – 10:47)There is a Pattern Here, and Many Press Reports are Complicit: The Canadian Shooter is a Male Who Claimed Transgender IdentityShooter in Canada kills 9 people and injures 25 others at a school and home by The Associated Press (Jim Morris and Rob Gillies)Canada Mourns Eight Dead in Mass Shooting by The Wall Street Journal (Jack Morphet, Paul Vieira, and James T. Areddy)Canada school shooter was transgender teenager by The Telegraph (Kieran Kelly, Andrea Hamblin, and Josh White)Police name Canada school shooting suspect and say six children among victims by BBC NewsPart III (10:47 – 23:59)A Battle Over Symbols: The Rainbow Pride Flag And What It RevealsPride Flag Is Removed From Stonewall Monument After Trump Directive by The New York Times (Liam Stack, Jonathan Wolfe, and Yan Zhuang)Trump administration removes Pride flag from Stonewall gay rights monument by The Washington Post (Tim Craig)Trump administration removes LGBTQ+ Pride flag from Stonewall national monument by The Guardian (Cecilia Nowell)Gary Bettman praised ‘Heated Rivalry' and NHL Pride Nights. The leaguewide reality doesn't match by The Athletic (Rob Rossi)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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 10:51)What Happens in Brazil Won't Stay in Brazil: Brazil Criminalizes Those Speak Against Transgender IdeologyBrazil Criminalizes Transgender Dissent by The Wall Street Journal (Mary Anastasia O'Grady)Part II (10:51 – 21:12)A Wave of Detransitioners is Coming: Woman Wins Lawsuit Over So-Called Transgender Procedure as MinorWoman Wins Malpractice Suit Over Gender Surgery as a Minor by The New York Times (Andrew Jacobs)Doctors' Group Endorses Restrictions on Gender-Related Surgery for Minors by The New York Times (Andrew Jacobs)California Sues a Children's Hospital to Maintain Transgender Health Care by The New York Times (Jill Cowan)Part III (21:12 – 25:48)LGBTQ in the Culture War: Des Moines Pushes Back Against LGBTQ Ideology, But a Teacher is Forced to Apologize for Using Terms ‘Male' and ‘Female'Uncounted and ‘invisible?’ Why Iowa stopped counting nonbinary students by The Des Moines Register (Samantha Hernandez) The Rise and Fall of Youth Gender Medicine by The Free Press (Emily Yoffe)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.

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This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 06:15)News Alert, Dads Matter: Important New Research Confirms the Importance of the Father in the Home on Their Children's Physical HealthResearch Finds Interaction With Father, Not Mother, Affects Child Health by The New York Times (Ellen Barry)Longitudinal associations between father– and mother–child interactions, coparenting, and child cardiometabolic health. by American Psychological AssociationPart II (06:15 – 11:32)The Glory of a Baby's Laugh: Evolutionary Theory Simply Cannot Explain ThisThe Evolutionary Brilliance of the Baby Giggle by The New York Times (Gina Mireault)Part III (11:32 – 13:00)‘Bluey' and the Beauty of Creation Order: America's Most Streamed Show For the Last Two Years is Basically Conservative and Happy‘Bluey' Is the Most Conservative Show on TV by The Wall Street Journal (Louise Perry)Part IV (13:00 – 16:36)It's Not Just a Problem of Boys on Girls Teams — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart V (16:36 – 21:00)Why is Spycraft Okay If We are Supposed to Love Our Neighbors? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter From a 5-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingSpycraft and Soulcraft on the Front Lines of History by Thinking in Public (R. Albert Mohler, Jr. and James Olson)Part VI (21:00 – 23:31)Should Single People Adopt Children? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing by Greater Than CampaignPart VII (23:31 – 26:39)Does God Love Everyone, Even Those Who are in Hell? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter From a 8-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingSign 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 15:31)The Instability of Progressivism: There Can Be No Stable Moral Framework in a Worldview Apart from GodAmericans Are Turning Against Gay People by The New York Times (Tessa E.S. Charlesworth and Eli J. Finkel)Part II (15:31 – 21:10)What's Your Definition? The Attorney Arguing for So-Called Transgender Rights Before SCOTUS Could Not Define Man, Woman, Boy, or GirlThe gaping hole in the transgender sports case by The Washington Post (Megan McArdle)Part III (21:10 – 22:50)Courage to Conserve: Christians and Conservatives Should Be Encouraged to Speak the Truth and Push for a Comprehensive Recovery From ProgressivismPart IV (22:50 – 26:09)A Strange Worldview Intersection: Even Evolutionary Biologists Have to Acknowledge the Fixed Biology of Male and FemaleThe Transgender Sports Deception by The Wall Street Journal (Colin Wright)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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 07:29)Respect for the Rule of Law: Leftist Maximum Confusion is Colliding with Law Enforcement in Minnesota – We Either Believe in the Rule of Law Or Face MayhemPart II (07:29 – 15:31)Sanctuary Cities and Nullification: The Radicalization of Sanctuary Cities Against the Federal Government is Not New and It's DangerousPart III (15:31 – 18:14)Both Sides Often Rush to Judgement: But Christians Should Not Rush to Judgement, Must Respect Rightful Authority and the Rule of LawHow the Trump Administration Rushed to Judgment in Minneapolis Shooting by The New York Times (Tyler Pager and Hamed Aleaziz)Part IV (18:14 – 26:01)LGBTQ Activists are Targeting Your Children: Drag Queens in Florida are Challenging State Law that Protects Children from Sexualized PerformancesSign 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 06:08)The Ironies of Brigitte Bardot: The Icon of Sexualized French Film Culture, Animal Rights Activist, and Far-Right Sympathizer in Dies at 91Brigitte Bardot, French femme fatale and cultural phenomenon, dies at 91 by The Washington Post (Adam Bernstein)Part II (06:08 – 11:52)A Jewish Obituary and an Irony of Historic Proportions: The Death of Hessy Levinsons Taft, the Jewish Baby on the Cover of Nazi Magazine, Dies at 91Hessy Levinsons Taft, Jewish Baby on Cover of Nazi Magazine, Dies at 91 by The New York Times (Michael S. Rosenwald)Part III (11:52 – 15:59)How Should Christians Think About the Tragic Situation in Minneapolis? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (15:59 – 19:55)What Counseling Model Should Christians Use to Counsel Other Christians? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart V (19:55 – 21:57)Should Christians Honor the Physical Body Even After Death? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VI (21:57 – 24:51)What's the Difference Between Palliative and Curative Care? When Are Christians Obligated to One Versus the Other? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VII (24:51 – 28:40)What is Selfishness, and How Can a Christian Fight It? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingSign 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses President Trump’s recent comments on being “flexible” about the Hyde Amendment and the possibility of taxpayer-funded abortions, what to watch as SCOTUS hears oral arguments on so-called “transgender women” competing in women’s sports, and the liberals who are pushing back against the transgender revolution.Part I (00:14 – 10:34)Mr. President, This One is a Deal Breaker: Conservatives Cannot Be Flexible on Becoming Complicity in Taxpayer Funded AbortionsPart II (10:34 – 23:16)SCOTUS Set to Hear Oral Arguments on So-Called Transgender Athletes: Will SCOTUS See a Rational Purpose That is Not in Direction Contradiction to the Constitution?The transgender athletes cases: an explainer by SCOTUSblog (Amy Howe)National debate on transgender athletes finally reaches Supreme Court by USA Today (Maureen Groppe)Part III (23:16 – 27:47)‘SCOTUS Can Save Women's Sports': The Washington Post's Editorial Board Makes an Astounding Liberal Argument Against Transgender RevolutionSign 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.