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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.
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 09:21)A Crisis of Dignity: Leaders Must See Dignity as Vital and EssentialPart II (09:21 – 15:55)Dignity and the American Presidency: Our Constitutional Order Depends on ItPart III (15:55 – 22:10)The Olympics, the Super Bowl, and the Divide of Red and Blue America: How the Polarization of Politics is Affecting SportsIf You Hate Bad Bunny, I Have Bad News for You by The New York Times (Noah Shachtman)Christianity at the Super Bowl defies a trend by The Washington Post (Paul Putz)Part IV (22:10 – 25:48)The Globalist Dream of the Olympics: But Sports Only Brings Unity in a Limited Way – Just Look at the Super Bowl Halftime ShowsLife in Abundance by The Holy See (Pope Leo XIV)As Olympics Open, Pope Warns Against Using Sports for ‘Propaganda' by The New York Times (Motoko Rich)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.
Third Avenue Baptist ChurchLouisville, KYMalachi 1:6–14February 8, 2026You can find Dr. Mohler's other Line by Line sermons here.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.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 – 13:23)Texas A&M Ends Women's Studies Major: Texas A&M Cuts Women's Studies Major, But the Ideology May Still RemainTexas A&M Ends Women's Studies and Overhauls Classes Over Race and Gender by The New York Times (Alan Blinder)Part II (13:23 – 18:55)The Ideological Echo Chamber of Higher Education: A New Study Shows American-Studies Journal Ran Zero Positive Articles Over the U.S. in Last 3 YearsAmerican-Studies Journal Articles Biased Against U.S., Analysis Says by The Wall Street Journal (Richard D. Kahlenberg and Lief Lin)Part III (18:55 – 23:40)Harvard's A Inflation: Prestigious University Considers Adding A+ Grades to the Scale – As If That Will Solve the ProblemOne Solution for Too Many A's? Harvard Considers Giving A+ Grades. by The New York Times (Mark Arsenault)Part IV (23:40 – 24:59)Will DHS Retain Funding? Congress Considers the Massive Question, and the Funding is Running Out FastSign 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 – 17:44)President Trump Said the Silent Thing Out Loud: The Strange World of International LawTrump Lays Out a Vision of Power Restrained Only by ‘My Own Morality' by The New York Times (David E. Sanger, Tyler Pager, Katie Rogers, and Zolan Kanno-Youngs)Part II (17:44 – 20:24)Do You Remember When the Obama Administration Walked Back on the Monroe Doctrine? Even Liberal Administrations are Fuzzy on International LawPart III (20:24 – 21:33)Every Nation Will Give An Account Before the Lord: The Bible Makes Clear That Both Individuals and Nations Will Face God's JudgementPart IV (21:33 – 23:26)We are Bound by God's Law, Not By Our Own Morality: It's Our Task to Remember That TruthPart V (23:26 – 26:23)The Psychologizing of ‘Mattering' – You Won't Believe It Until You See It in WritingThe Retirement Crisis No One Warns You About: Mattering by The Wall Street Journal (Jennifer Breheny Wallace)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.
NOTE: When you sign up for Patreon, PLEASE do it through a web browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.) and NOT an app on your iPhone. The Apple app charges 30% !!! If you just click on the link above, it should be fine. In today's episode, Becket Cook welcomes back biblical scholar Denny Burke—professor at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and president of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood—to unpack a viral Joe Rogan clip where Texas Democrat U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico claims the Bible is pro-choice. Talarico argues that God asked Mary for consent before the incarnation in Luke 1, framing creation and pregnancy as requiring freedom and bodily autonomy. Burke dismantles this interpretation, showing it's a clear distortion: the Annunciation is God's sovereign announcement, not a negotiation, and Mary's response is humble submission as the Lord's bond-slave. They also refute the outdated "life begins at first breath" claim from Genesis 2:7, highlight the unborn's personhood in Luke (John leaping for joy in Elizabeth's womb), and warn how this eisegesis promotes theological liberalism with destructive consequences for life, marriage, and family. If you're exploring faith, politics, abortion rights, or biblical fidelity amid viral debates, this episode clarifies why Scripture consistently affirms the sanctity of unborn life. Denny Burk's Article: https://wng.org/opinions/a-gifted-manipulator-1753325365 The Becket Cook Show Ep. 229 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
It's Wednesday, February 4th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Colombian president denies divinity of Jesus Christ Christians across Colombia recoiled at recent remarks made by President Gustavo Petro. The nation's leader denied that Jesus is Christ, describing Him instead as a “man of light, of truth and a revolutionary.” This public attack on Biblical truth comes as Christians continue to face persecution and physical attacks in the country. Criminal organizations have killed at least 10 pastors in Colombia over the last year. Sadly, the government provides little protection for church leaders. Psalm 2:11-12 warns rulers, “Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, and you perish in the way, when His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him.” U.S. forces shoot down Iranian drone over Arabian Sea A U.S. fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone as it approached a U.S. aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea on February 3rd, the U.S. Central Command has announced, reports The Epoch Times. The incident comes at a moment of heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran. President Donald Trump recently ordered naval forces to the Middle East and has threatened military strikes on Iran if it does not agree to new limits on its nuclear development. The U.S. Central Command, which oversees U.S. military operations in the Middle East, said the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln was operating about 500 miles from Iran's southern coast on Tuesday, when U.S. forces spotted what they identified as an Iranian Shahed-139 drone. When the Iranian drone “unnecessarily maneuvered toward” the aircraft carrier, the U.S. Central Command said U.S. forces issued de-escalatory instructions, but the drone continued on its path toward the aircraft carrier. That's when an F-35C Lighting II stealth fighter jet, assigned to the aircraft carrier, intervened and shot down the drone. Thankfully, no American service members were harmed during the incident, and no U.S. equipment was damaged. Conservative candidate wins presidency of Costa Rica Meanwhile in Central America, conservative candidate Laura Fernández Delgado won Costa Rica's presidential election on Sunday. She gave thanks to God following the election victory. Life News reports that Fernández emphasized moral values and the protection of unborn babies during her campaign. She stated, “Defending the lives of Costa Ricans who have not yet been born is an obligation of the State. Abortion is nothing more than murder and, therefore, penalties must be toughened.” Christian groups looking to overturn homosexual marriage In the United States, a coalition of conservative groups launched a campaign last month to overturn Obergefell. The infamous Supreme Court ruling from 2015 legalized faux homosexual marriage. The campaign, known as the Greater Than movement, calls for protecting children from being put in the middle of such unbiblical relations. Listen to comments from Dr. Albert Mohler, president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. MOHLER: “Marriage is actually the most basic institution of human civilization. You redefine marriage, you have just destroyed the house. You can put together a new house and claim it's the same. Children will know the difference. It harms children in virtually every way imaginable.” De-transitioner awarded $2 million The Epoch Times reports a New York jury found a psychologist and plastic surgeon liable for malpractice in a transgender case last week. The doctors supported and performed a double mastectomy on a 16-year-old girl who claimed to be a boy. Fox Varian is 22 now and no longer pretends to be a boy. She was awarded two million dollars in the case. Varian is the first de-transitioner to win such a malpractice lawsuit. Nearly 30 more de-transitioner lawsuits are in process across America. Trump stands with pharmacies for not carrying Abortion Kill Pills The Trump administration is protecting pharmacies from having to carry abortion kill pills. Under the Biden administration, the Department of Health and Human Services required pharmacies serving Medicare or Medicaid patients to carry abortion drugs. The department rescinded that mandate last week. This is part of the government's policy to “end the forced use of Federal taxpayer dollars to fund or promote elective abortion.” Red states are growing and blue states are shrinking The U.S. Census Bureau released its latest Population and Housing Unit Estimates last week. Red states, like Texas, are growing, while blue states, like California, are shrinking. Based on this, the American Redistricting Project released its 2030 Apportionment Forecast of how these demographic trends will affect Congress. Texas and Florida could gain a combined eight congressional seats. Meanwhile, California and New York could lose six seats. 83% of U.S. adults believe in God; 25% attend weekly religious service Pew Research released new analysis of Americans' religious beliefs and practices. The analysis shared the data as if the U.S. population were scaled down to 100 people. In that case, 83 people would believe in God or a universal spirit. Fifty-two would believe in Heaven and Hell. Forty-four would pray daily. Thirty-eight would say religion is very important in their lives. And only 25 would say they attend religious services at least weekly. Romans 11:5 reminds us, “Even so then, at this present time there is a remnant according to the election of grace.” U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 And finally, U.S. life expectancy rose to a record 79 years in 2024. This according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Life expectancy at birth for women rose to 81, and for men it rose to 76. Meanwhile, the age-adjusted death rate decreased nearly four percent from 2023. The increased life expectancy comes after improvements following the COVID-19 pandemic as well as declines in overdose deaths. Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, February 4th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 10:47)Many of the Rich and Powerful are Running Scared and Embarrassed: The DOJ Released Another 3 Million Epstein Files – Where are We With the Epstein Files Now?Part II (10:47 – 13:50)The Horrifying, and Often Embarrassing, Nature of Sin: The Epstein Files From a Christian FrameworkThey Said They Weren't Close to Epstein. New Documents Show Otherwise. by The New York Times (Nicholas Confessore)Part III (13:50 – 21:52)Hillary Clinton Draws a Dividing Line: Hillary Clinton Goes After the War on EmpathyMAGA's War on Empathy: This crisis in Minneapolis reveals a deep moral rot at the heart of Trump's movement. by The Atlantic (Hillary Rodham Clinton)The Sin of Empathy by Thinking in Public (R. Albert Mohler, Jr. and Joe Rigney)The Progressives’ Culture War Strategy by Thinking in Public (R. Albert Mohler, Jr. and Allie Beth Stuckey)Part IV (21:52 – 24:47)If You Don't Want the Title of Christian Nationalist, You're Going to Have to Retreat From Christian Morality – The Only Other Option is to Go Along with the Progressive AgendaSign 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 – 11:02)The Arrest of Don Lemon: There are Massive Religious Liberty and Constitutional Issues at Stake in This CaseDon Lemon Released Without Bond Over Minnesota Protest Charge by The New York Times (Hamed AleazizDevlin BarrettAlan Feuer and Jesus Jiménez)Case 0:26-cr-00025-LMP-DLM by United States District Court District of MinnesotaPart II (11:02 – 15:58)Your Faithful Church Might Be Next: We Are entering a New Stage in Cultural ConflictPart III (15:58 – 27:05)President Trump's Fed Appointment: Kevin Warsh Nominated to Lead the U.S. Federal ReserveMeet the Federal Debt, the Fed's Actual New Boss (Sorry, Kevin Warsh) by The New York Times (Binyamin Appelbaum)Part IV (27:05 – 28:34)A Word From the Heart: To the Moms Who Wrote Me, Thanks and . . . Sorry, Mom.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.
Third Avenue Baptist ChurchLouisville, KYMalachi 1:1-5February 1, 2026You can find Dr. Mohler's other Line by Line sermons here.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.Part I (00:14 – 14:55)Is Human Civilization the Product of Alien Visitation? “Chariots of the Gods”Author, Erich von Däniken, DiesErich von Däniken, Who Claimed Aliens Visited Earth, Dies at 90 by The New York Times (Mike Peed)Part II (14:55 – 20:01)Were the Books of the Bible Picked or Recognized? What About the Apocrypha? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart III (20:01 – 23:15)Is the Nicene Creed Inspired and Infallible? If Not, What Authority Should It Have in the Church? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (23:15 – 26:02)Are Southern Baptists Adverse to Creeds and Confessions? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart V (26:02 – 28:28)The Lord's Richest Blessings and Joy to That Baby Shower — And Thanks for the InvitationSign 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 – 13:12)The Morality of Taxes: California's Proposed Wealth Tax on Billionaires Raises Big Questions About the Morality and Pragmatic Limitations of TaxationWhat to Know About California's Proposed Tax on Billionaires by The New York Times (Laurel Rosenhall)California will miss billionaires when they're gone by The Washington Post (The Editorial Board)Part II (13:12 – 20:41)Once Upon a Time in California's Economy: The Proposed Wealth Tax is Big Trouble for Billionaires, and the Entire Economy of California is in Big Trouble If This PassesPart III (20:41 – 24:05)Breaking Up with California is Hard to Do: The State's Tax Law Makes Leaving Almost as Difficult as StayingThe Hardest Part About Being a Billionaire in California: Proving You Left by The Wall Street Journal (Laura J. Nelson and Juliet Chung)Part IV (24:05 – 28:01)Render Unto Caesar What is Caesar's and to God What is God's: What's at Stake?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 – 11:13)The Dead End of ESG: It Was Big Talk, But the Big Players Never Lived Up to Their Own Pledges, and It's a Big StoryHow Wall Street Turned Its Back on Climate Change by The New York Times (David Gelles)Part II (11:13 – 13:00)Wall Street’s Climate Change Pledges Were Fake: The Financiers of Climate Change Activism Had No Intention of Following Through on Their PromisesPart III (13:00 – 22:28)The Worldview Behind Climate Change: These Issues Really Matter, Including the Ideological Agenda Behind Many of These ProposalsPart IV (22:28 – 27:31)Target's Finds Itself A Target: By Moral Signaling, It Sowed the Seeds of Its Own Current PerilsSign 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.
Stigall was called away to DC for an event with President Trump full details Thursday. Today, enjoy conversations with chief economist Steve Moore and a special discussion with President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and host of the podcast “The Briefing” Dr. Albert Mohler. How do Christians discuss immigration with those who suggest ICE is contrary to the teachings of the faith or that “Jesus was an immigrant?” And processing the anger at the scene of a church worship service invaded by leftists. - For more info visit the official website: https://chrisstigall.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisstigallshow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisStigall Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.stigall/ Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/StigallPod Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/StigallShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
Join us for a conversation on EFS with Kyle Claunch, Associate Professor of Christian Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Detailed Analytical Outline: "Everything You Need to Know About EFS and The Trinity | Kyle Claunch | #100" This outline structures the podcast episode chronologically by timestamp, providing a summary of content, key theological arguments, analytical insights (e.g., strengths of positions, biblical/theological connections, and implications for Trinitarian doctrine), and notable quotes. The discussion centers on Eternal Functional Submission (EFS, also termed Eternal Submission of the Son [ESS] or Eternal Relations of Authority and Submission [ERAS]), its biblical basis, critiques, and broader Trinitarian implications. Host Sean Demars interviews Kyle Claunch, a theologian offering a non-EFS perspective rooted in classical Trinitarianism (e.g., Augustine, Athanasius). The tone is conversational, humble, and worship-oriented, emphasizing the doctrine's gravity (per Augustine: "Nowhere else is a mistake more dangerous"). Introduction and Setup (00:10–01:48) Content Summary: Episode opens with music and host introduction. Sean Demars welcomes first-time guest Kyle Claunch (noting a prior unreleased recording). Light banter references mutual acquaintance Jim Hamilton (a repeat guest) and a breakfast discussion on Song of Solomon. Transition to topic: the Trinity, with humorous acknowledgment of its complexity. Key Points: Shoutout to Hamilton as the "three-timer" on the show; playful goal of featuring Kenwood elders repeatedly. Tease of future episodes on Song of Solomon, Ecclesiastes, Psalms. Analytical Insights: Establishes relational warmth and insider Reformed/Baptist context (e.g., Kenwood Baptist Church ties). Frames Trinity discussion as high-stakes yet accessible, aligning with podcast's "Room for Nuance" ethos—nuanced, non-polemical engagement. Implications: Builds trust for dense theology, reminding listeners of communal discipleship. Notable Quote: "Nothing better to talk about... Nowhere else is a mistake more dangerous, Augustine says about the doctrine of the trinity." (01:33) Opening Prayer (01:48–02:29) Content Summary: Claunch prays for accurate representation of God, protection from error, and edification of listeners (believers to worship, unbelievers to Christ). Key Points: Gratitude for knowing God as Father through Son by Spirit; plea for words and meditations to be acceptable (Psalm 19:14 echo). Analytical Insights: Models Trinitarian piety—prayer invokes all persons, underscoring episode's theme of relational unity over hierarchical submission. Strengthens devotional framing, countering potential abstraction in doctrine. Notable Quote: "May the saints who hear this be drawn to worship. May those that don't know you be drawn to want to know you through your son Jesus." (02:07–02:29) Interview Origin and Personal Context (02:29–04:18) Content Summary: Demars recounts how Hamilton recommended Claunch as a counterpoint to Owen Strawn's EFS views (from a prior episode on theological retrieval). Demars shares his wavering stance on EFS (initial acceptance, rejection, ambivalence—like amillennialism) and seeks Claunch's help to "land" biblically. Key Points: EFS as a debated topic in evangelical circles; Claunch's approach ties to retrieval. Demars' vulnerability: Desire for settled conviction on God's self-revelation. Analytical Insights: Highlights EFS debate's live-wire status in Reformed theology (post-2016 surge via Ware, Grudem). Demars' "help me land" plea humanizes the host, inviting listeners into personal theological pilgrimage. Implication: Doctrine as transformative, not merely academic—echoes Augustine's "discovery more advantageous" (later referenced). Notable Quote: "Part of this is really just being like dear brother Kyle help me like land where I need to land on this." (03:53) Defining EFS/ESS/ERAS (04:18–07:01) Content Summary: Claunch defines terms: EFS (eternal functional submission of Son/Spirit to Father per divine nature); ESS (eternal submission of Son); ERAS (eternal relations of authority/submission, per Ware). Contrasts with incarnational obedience (uncontroversial for creatures). Key Points: Eternal (contra-temporal, constitutive of God's life); not limited to human nature. Biblical focus on Son, but extends to Spirit; relations as "godness of God" (Father-Son-Spirit distinctions). Analytical Insights: Clarifies nomenclature's evolution (avoiding "subordinationism" heresy). Strength: Steel-mans EFS as biblically motivated, not cultural. Weakness: Risks blurring persons' equality if submission is essential. Connects to classical taxonomy (one essence, three persons via relations). Notable Quote: "This relation of authority and submission then is internal to the very life of God and as such is constitutive of what it means for God to be God." (06:36) Biblical Texts for EFS: Steel-Manning Arguments (07:01–14:34) Content Summary: Claunch lists key texts EFS advocates use, steel-manning sympathetically. John 6:38 (07:35): Son came "not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me"—roots in pre-incarnate motive. Sending Language (09:04): Father sends Son (never reverse); implies authority-obedience. Father-Son Names (09:43): Eternal sonship entails biblical patriarchal authority. 1 Cor 11:3 (10:04): "God [Father] is the head of Christ"—parallels man-woman headship (authority symbol). 1 Cor 15:24–28 (13:13): Future subjection of Son to Father ("eternity future" implies past). Key Points: EFS holders (e.g., Ware, Grudem—Claunch's friends/mentor) prioritize Scripture; not anti-Trinitarian. Analytical Insights: Effective charity—affirms motives (biblicism) while previewing critiques. Texts highlight economic Trinity (missions reveal immanent relations). Implication: If valid, EFS grounds complementarity in creation (e.g., gender roles via 1 Cor 11). But risks Arianism echoes if submission essentializes inequality. Notable Quote: "They believe this because they are convinced that this is what the Bible teaches... It's a genuine desire to believe what the Bible says." (14:15) Critiquing EFS Texts: Governing Principles (14:52–19:02) Content Summary: Claunch introduces "form of God/form of servant" rule (Augustine, Phil 2:6–8) and unity of God (one essence, attributes, acts). Applies to texts, emphasizing incarnation. John 6:38 (15:11): Incarnational (Son assumes human will to obey as Last Adam); "not my own will" implies distinct (human-divine) wills, not eternal submission. Compares to Gethsemane (Lk 22:42), Phil 2 (obedience as "became," not eternal), Heb 5:8 (learns obedience via suffering). Key Points: Obedience creaturely (Adam failed, Christ succeeds); EFS demands discrete divine wills, contradicting one will/power (inseparable operations). Analytical Insights: Augustinian rule shines—resolves tensions without modalism/Arianism. Strength: Harmonizes canon (analogy of Scripture). Implication: Protects active obedience's soteriological role (imputed righteousness). Weakness in EFS: Overlooks hypostatic union's permanence. Notable Quote: "Obedience is something he became, not something he was." (35:15) Inseparable Operations and Unity (19:02–28:18) Content Summary: One God = one almighty/omniscient/will (Athanasian Creed); external acts (ad extra) undivided (e.g., creation, resurrection appropriated to persons but shared). EFS's "distinct enactment" incoherent—submission requires discrete wills, implying polytheism. Submission entails disagreement possibility, undermining unity. Key Points: Appropriation (e.g., Father elects, but all persons do); one will upstream from texts. Analytical Insights: Core classical rebuttal—echoes Cappadocians vs. Arius (one ousia, three hypostases). Strength: Biblical (e.g., Jn 1 creation triad). Implication: Safeguards monotheism; critiques social Trinitarianism/EFS as quasi-polytheistic. Ties to procession (relations without hierarchy). Notable Quote: "If God's knowledge and mind understanding will is all one then the very idea... that you could have one divine person... have authority and the other... not have the same authority... Seems to be a category mistake." (24:41–25:14) Further Critiques: Sending, Headship, Future Submission (28:18–50:07) Content Summary: Sending (42:30): Not command (Aquinas/Augustine); missions reveal processions (eternal generation), not authority (analogical, e.g., adult "sending" without hierarchy). 1 Cor 11:3 (46:34): Incarnational (Christ as mediator); underdetermined text, informed by whole Scripture. 1 Cor 15 (48:10): Post-resurrection = ongoing hypostatic union (God-man forever submits as creature). Spirit's "Obedience" (49:26): No biblical texts; EFS extension illogical (Spirit unincarnate). Jn 16:13 ("not... on his own authority") mistranslates—Greek "from himself" denotes procession, not submission (parallels Jn 5:19–26 on Son's generation). Key Points: Obedience emphasis on Son's humanity for redemption; Spirit's mission unified (takes Father's/Son's). Analytical Insights: Devastating on Spirit—exposes EFS asymmetry. Strength: Exegetical precision (Greek apo heautou). Implication: EFS risks divinizing hierarchy over equality; retrieval favors Nicene grammar. Notable Quote: "There's not one single biblical text that uses the language of authority, submission, obedience in relation to the spirit." (50:07) Processions, Personhood, and Retrieval Tease (50:07–1:10:04) Content Summary: Persons = rational subsistences (Boethius); distinction via relations/processions (Father unbegotten, Son generated, Spirit spirated—not three wills/agents). Demars probes: Processions define persons (Son from Father, Spirit from both?). Claunch: Analogical, not creaturely autonomy. Teases retrieval discussion for future episode. Key Points: Creator-creature distinction; via eminentia/negativa for terms like "person." God unlike us—worship response to mystery. Analytical Insights: Clarifies hypostases vs. prosopa; counters social Trinitarianism. Strength: Humility amid density ("take your sandals off"). Implication: EFS confuses economic/immanent Trinity; retrieval recovers Nicene subtlety vs. modern individualism. Notable Quote: "The distinction is in the relation only... The ground of personhood is the divine nature." (1:03:07–1:03:32) Eschatological Reflection and Heaven (1:10:04–1:13:39) Content Summary: Demars: Perpetual learning in heaven? Claunch: Infinite expansion (Edwards' analogy—expanding vessel in God's love); Augustine: Laborious but advantageous pursuit. Key Points: Glorified knowledge joyful, finite yet ever-growing; press on (Hos 4:6). Analytical Insights: Pastoral pivot—doctrine doxological, not despairing. Ties to episode's awe: Trinity as eternal discovery. Notable Quote: "Nowhere else is a mistake more dangerous or the task more laborious or the discovery more advantageous." (1:13:11) Rapid-Fire Q&A (1:13:55–1:20:14) Content Summary: Fun segment: Favorites (24, Spurgeon/Piper sermons, Tolkien, It's a Wonderful Life, mountains, wine, licorice hate, fly, morning person, etc.). Ends with straw holes trick (one). Key Points: Reveals Claunch's tastes (e.g., Owen's works as "systematic theology," "Immortal, Invisible" hymn for funeral—mortality vs. God's eternity). Analytical Insights: Humanizes expert; hymn choice reinforces theme (Psalm 90 echo). Lightens load post-depth. Closing Prayer (1:20:14–1:21:04) Content Summary: Demars thanks God for Claunch's clarity; prays for his influence in church/academy. Key Points: Blessing for edification, glory. Analytical Insights: Bookends with prayer—Trinitarian focus implicit. Overall Analytical Themes: Claunch's non-EFS view upholds Nicene equality via processions/operations, critiquing EFS as well-intentioned but incoherent (risks subordinationism). Episode excels in balance: exegetical rigor, historical retrieval (Augustine/Aquinas/Owen), pastoral warmth. Implications: Bolsters complementarianism without Trinitarian cost; urges humility in mystery. Ideal for theology students/pastors navigating debates.
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.On today's edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses how parents are contributing to the social media problem in children, why children need the 10 Commandments, and he answers questions about getting married, holding a baby shower for a child conceived out of wedlock, demons and illicit dreams, the deathbed conversion of Scott Adams, and if Jesus descended into hell after he died.Part I (00:14 – 06:06)Australian Parents are a Big Part of the Social Media Problem: Parents are Aiding Their Children in Breaking Australia's Social Media LawsNearly 5 Million Accounts Removed Under Australia's New Social Media Ban by The New York Times (Laura Chung and Victoria Kim)Part II (06:06 – 12:31)Children Need the 10 Commandments: God's Law is Foundational to Western Civilization and Central for the Education of ChildrenTexas Schools Wait as Law on Ten Commandments Reaches Appeals Court by The New York Times (Pooja Salhotra)Part III (12:31 – 15:10)When Do I Know It Is Time to Get Married? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 19-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart IV (15:10 – 19:00)Is It Wrong to Hold a Baby Shower for a Baby Conceived Out of Wedlock? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart V (19:00 – 00:00)Are Demons the Source of My Illicit Dreams? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VI (00:00 – 24:05)What About the Supposed Deathbed Conversion of Dilbert Creator, Scott Adams? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VII (24:05 – 26:31)Did Jesus Descend Into Hell? — 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.Part I (00:14 – 11:27)An Agreement on Greenland? Greenland is Central to American Interests and Its National Defense, But President Trump Backs Off Threats of Invasion and TariffsTrump's Greenland offramp by The Washington Post (The Editorial Board)Part II (11:27 – 18:10)The Annual Gathering of the Global Elite: The World Economic Forum Meets at DavosDead Souls: The Denationalization of the American Elite by JSTOR (Samuel P. Huntington)Part III (18:10 – 23:54)Cosmopolitanism vs. Nationalism: The Secular Cosmopolitanism Gathering at Davos is at Odds with the Religious Nationalism of the U.S.Part IV (23:54 – 26:59)The Shot Heard From Florida's Supreme Court: Florida Supreme Court Denies Gatekeeper Role to the American Bar AssociationSign 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 – 15:51)China's Demographic Catastrophe: The Fall Off of China's BirthrateChina's Birthrate Plunges to Lowest Level Since 1949 by The New York Times (Alexandra Stevenson)China's Birthrate Sinks to Record Low by The Wall Street Journal (Hannah Miao)China’s birth rate fell to a record low last year despite attempts to boost it by NPR (Anthony Kuhn)Part II (15:51 – 19:28)China's Attacks on Condoms: The CCP is Attempting to Increase the Birthrate by Totalitarian CoercionPart III (19:28 – 21:32)Secularism and the Decline of the Birthrate: When Belief in God Goes Away, So Do the BabiesPart IV (21:32 – 26:45)Will the DSM Add Postpartum Depression as a Diagnosis? There are Big Issues (and Money) Behind This ConsiderationWill ‘Psychiatry's Bible' Add a Postpartum Psychosis Diagnosis? by The New York Times (Ellen Barry and Pam Belluck)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 – 09:23)The Religious Divide on America's Immigration Issue: Roman Catholics and Evangelicals Have Responded Very DifferentlyChristian leaders urge protecting worshippers' rights after protesters interrupt service by The Associated Press (Giovanna Dell'orto)The People of Minneapolis vs. ICE: A Street-Level View by The New York Times (Vivian Yee)Part II (09:23 – 11:05)Minnesota is Ground Zero For a Political Realignment: The General Conservatism is Male, and the General Liberalism is FemaleAfter Renee Good Killing, Derisive Term for White Women Spreads on the Far Right by The New York Times (Clyde McGrady)The Right Is Furious With Liberal White Women by The New York Times (Michelle Goldberg)The white women turning to ‘Dark Woke'— They turn private despair into public rage by The Institute for Family Studies (Emily Jashinsky)Part III (11:05 – 18:19)This is AWFUL: The Liberal Radicalization of Young Women Across the Globe Young women are radicalising by The New Statesman (Scarlett Maguire)Record Numbers of Younger Women Want to Leave the U.S. by Gallup (Benedict Vigers and Julie Ray)Part IV (18:19 – 26:45)The Disappointment of Rebellion: Defying Creation Order Will Never Lead to Human FlourishingSign 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 – 06:11)It Happened in Minnesota: ICE Protestors Invaded an Evangelical Church and Interrupted Worship YesterdayActivists interrupt Sunday church service, say pastor works for ICE by The Star Tribune (Kim Hyatt and Kyeland Jackson)Part II (06:11 – 15:23)The Worldview Issues of the ICE Protests: The History of ICE, the Protests Against ICE, and the Leftist Capture of Urban Minnesota by Part III (15:23 – 22:27)Minnesota's Fault Lines: The Growing Divide Between Minnesota's Big City Liberals and Rural Conservatives by Part IV (22:27 – 25:59)A Parable From St. Paul: We are Watching a Battle Between Two Different Visions of ChristianitySign 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.
How do we get beyond the competition we often see among different Christian ministries and work together for God's glory and Kingdom? Churches and nonprofits are all seeking people's attention, their participation, and especially their funding. But they do so from a scarcity mindset, believing that any funding directed to one organization or church is funding taken away from their own. We all like to say that we work for the same Lord Jesus and for the sake of His kingdom, but in practice, we compete with each other.Into this fray comes Dr. Angie Ward, professor of leadership and ministry at Denver Seminary. She is a leadership author and teacher with nearly 30 years of experience in church, parachurch, and Christian higher education ministry. Her new book is Beyond Church and Parachurch: From Competition to Missional Extension (InterVarsity Press, 2025).In our conversation, Angie Ward offers a new blueprint for churches and all other Christian ministries toward a unified future.In our conversation, * Dr. Ward provides a comprehensive definition of “church.”* She explains why it is essential that we see the church in terms of the people of God united to participate in God's mission in a variety of ways.* She provides a new paradigm: “Missional Extensions.” This terminology helps us understand how various Christian ministries function and interact.* She provides practical ideas for ministries to cease competing and to start collaborating. Scroll down to learn more about Angie Ward.Thanks for listening!If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends. Your hosts are Dr. Bob Robinson and David Loughney. For further resources on reintegrating all of life with God's mission, go to re-integrate.org.Dr. Angie WardAngie Ward (PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program and Associate Professor of Leadership and Ministry at Denver Seminary.In addition to Beyond Church and Parachurch, she is the author of Uncharted Leadership: 20 Case Studies to Help Ministry Leaders Adapt to Uncertainty (Zondervan, 2023) and I Am a Leader: When Women Discover the Joy of Their Calling (NavPress, 2020).Angie loves running, basketball, humor, and movies. She and her husband live in a college neighborhood in Denver. They have two young adult sons and one very spoiled beagle.Support independent booksellers! We recommend purchasing these books from Byron and Beth Borger at Hearts & Minds Bookstore. They are eager to serve God's people with great books. Order online through their secure server or call 717-246-3333. Ask for 20% OFF by mentioning that you heard about these books on the Reintegrate Podcast! Get full access to Bob Robinson's Substack at bobrobinsonre.substack.com/subscribe
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 a simple question at a Senate hearing yesterday that revealed the great battle of our age, girls' sports before SCOTUS, the morally evasive language of the LGBTQ revolution, and the deadly lie sold to so-called “transgender youth.”Part I (00:14 – 15:18)“Can Men Get Pregnant?”: One Simple Question at a Senate Hearing Yesterday Revealed the Great Battle of Our Age“Can men get pregnant?” by C-SpanPart II (15:18 – 19:56)SCOTUS Appears Set to Uphold Girls' Sports: SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments on Laws Preventing Biological Men From Competing as WomenLittle v. Hecox by The Supreme Court of the United StatesWest Virginia v. B. P. J. by The Supreme Court of the United StatesSupreme Court appears likely to uphold transgender athlete bans by SCOTUSblog (Amy Howe)Part III (19:56 – 23:53)No, This is Not About “Erasing Trans People”: Detecting the Moral Evasion of LGBTQ LanguageBans of transgender athletes about erasure, not fairness by USA Today (Nancy Armour)Part IV (23:53 – 27:09)This is Heartbreaking: So-Called Transgender Youth Have Been Sold a Deadly LieThe trans youth athletes in the US fighting for their rights: ‘Playing is an act of resistance' by The Guardian (Sam Levin)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 – 18:28)Iran's Leadership is Losing Credibility: The Rise and Fall of the Shia RegimePart II (18:28 – 19:37)What is the Future of Iran? The U.S. Does Not Have the Credibility to Make that Determination Right NowPart III (19:37 – 20:13)Christianity vs. Islam in Society: There are Major Differences in a Society with Christianity as Its FoundationPart IV (20:13 – 27:28) Why Greenland, and Why Now? President Trump Sets His Sights on GreenlandSign 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.
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 13:51)Aldrich Ames and His Deadly Betrayal: The Death of CIA Turncoat for Soviets Raises Massive IssuesAldrich Ames, C.I.A. Turncoat Who Helped the Soviets, Dies at 84 by The New York Times (Tim Weiner)Part II (13:51 – 20:23)Yet Another Problem with Surrogacy Emerges: Many Surrogate Mothers are Incurring Insurmountable Medical ExpensesSurrogacy Is a Multibillion-Dollar Business—but Surrogates Can Be Left With Big Debts by The Wall Street Journal (Katherine Long)Part III (20:23 – 24:27)Let's Face the Truth About Surrogacy: There's Massive Moral Problems in Even the Best Cases, and Many Surrogates are Hired by LGBTQ CouplesPart IV (24:27 – 26:56)Not Every Reproductive Act is Morally Acceptable: Babies are An Unalloyed Good, But Not Every Means of Conception is Good of Morally AcceptableSpycraft and Soulcraft on the Front Lines of History by Thinking in Public (R. Albert Mohler, Jr. and James Olson)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 – 11:24)Where are the Young Husbands? Even Secularists are Noticing Our Society’s Manhood CrisisAmerica Needs More Husband Material by The Wall Street Journal (William A. Galston)The Power of Marriage: Combatting the Great Lies of Our Secular Age and Recovering the Key to Human Flourishing by Thinking in Public (R. Albert Mohler, Jr. and Brad Wilcox)Part II (11:24 – 14:49)Is the Cross Truly the Center of the Gospel? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart III (14:49 – 17:09)Your Use of Pronouns for the Trinity is Contradictory. — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (17:09 – 21:33)How Should Young Christians Read the Classics While Navigating Sexual Issues Within Them? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 16-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart V (21:33 – 23:52)How Should I Engage Political Issues as a Young Man? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from a 16-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart VI (23:52 – 25:55)Should the U.S. Execute an Operation in Cuba As They Did in Venezuela? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from a 16-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart VII (25:55 – 28:51)Is the Attempt to Use A.I. to Translate All Languages an Attempt to Overthrow God’s Judgement at the Tower of Babel? — 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.Part I (00:14 – 10:51)The Abortion Landscape in a Map: The Culture of Death Pushed Back HardStates where abortion is legal, banned or under threat by The Washington PostPart II (10:51 – 21:40)Mayor Mamdani's Housing Czar: Cea Weaver Has Even Called For and End to Home OwnershipThe Rent-Control Slums of New York by The Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)Part III (21:40 – 26:30) A Sign of Loss in the Digital Age: Denmark Ends Postal Delivery of Letters1 Corinthians by Line By Line (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)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 (00:13 – 15:07)At Least One Federal Judge in California Knows What Parental Rights Are: At Stake Is Whether Schools Can Hide a Child's Gender Identity from ParentsMirabelli v. Olson by Justia U.S. LawPart II (15:07 – 20:20)A New Fight Over So-Called Gender Care for Youth: 19 States Sue HHS For a Decision That Limits LGBTQ Treatments for Youth and Children19 states sue HHS over a move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care by NPR (The Associated Press)Part III (20:20 – 27:38)Should the 92-Year-Old Judge Over Maduro's Case Step Aside? An Untimely Crisis Could Have Massive Consequences on This Important CaseThe 92-Year-Old Judge in the Maduro Case Must Step Aside by The New York Times (Jeffrey Toobin)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 – 11:20)Zohran Mamdani Takes Office: NYC Has Its New Muslim, Democratic Socialism Mayor, and in His Inaugural Address He Didn't Hold BackMayor Zohran Mamdani Inaugural Address by New York City Office of the MayorPart II (11:20 – 20:21)“The Warmth of Collectivism,” Anti-semitism, Democratic Socialism, and the Future of the Democratic Party: The Leftist Challenge of Mayor MamdaniPart III (20:21 – 26:16)The Ruin of Tim Walz: The Corruption Scandal in Minnesota Has Ended Gov. Tim Walz's Political FutureSign 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 – 05:33)Trump Wasn't Bluffing: The Apprehension of Former Venezuela President Nicolás MaduroPart II (05:33 – 15:37)The Historic Complications of Venezuela and Its Politics: There is a Long History HerePart III (15:37 – 22:22)This Action in Venezuela Raises Big Questions: Was It Lawful and Constitutional for the U.S. to Take This Action in Venezuela? What About International Law?Part IV (22:22 – 26:20)Where Do We Go From Here in Venezuela? It Is Not At All Clear What “Running Venezuela” MeansSign 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.
Join us for a conversation with Tom Hicks, the senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Clinton, Louisiana. Hicks received his MDiv and PhD degrees from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and is the author of 'What is a Reformed Baptist?'. 'What is a Reformed Baptist?' Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2FNH85F?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_EDZA3FSXW29SK90SCVPT&bestFormat=true
In this episode of the Expositors Collective podcast, Mike Neglia is joined by Shane Deane for a wide-ranging conversation on Puritan preaching, with particular attention to William Perkins' The Art of Prophesying and the Puritan emphasis on application.Rather than treating the Puritans as mere historical figures or quotable voices, this discussion explores how their preaching method remains deeply relevant for modern pastors. Shane helps unpack why clarity, structure, and especially wise application were central to Puritan preaching, and how these convictions can shape Christ-centred exposition today.The conversation also turns to the often-neglected practice of pastoral prayer in gathered worship, drawing on Puritan theology and practice to show why public prayer is not filler, but a vital act of shepherding the congregation before God.Topics CoveredShane's first sermon and how his preaching has developed over timeWhat first drew Shane to the Puritans and their preaching methodThe danger of treating the Puritans as “quote machines”William Perkins' The Art of Prophesying, with a focus on Chapter 6The fourfold Puritan preaching pattern:Reading the textExplaining its meaningDrawing out doctrineApplying truth to the hearersWhy Perkins warned against cluttering sermons with excessive citationsWhy application was the heartbeat of Puritan preaching“Discriminating application” and addressing different kinds of hearers in one sermonPerkins' categories of hearers and how they challenge one-size-fits-all preachingThe Directory for Public Worship and its heavy emphasis on applicationThe six Puritan “uses” of application:InformationRefutationExhortationAdmonitionComfortTrial (self-examination)Why pastoral prayer belongs at the heart of gathered worshipHow public prayer functions as shepherding, not transition timeThe connection between preaching, prayer, and spiritual formationWhich Puritan habits could most immediately strengthen modern preachingHow studying the Puritans has shaped Shane's own preachingA closing “quote machine” segment featuring memorable Puritan linesKey TakeawaysPuritan preaching was deeply pastoral, not merely academicApplication is not an appendix to exposition, but its goalStructure serves clarity and freedom rather than rigidityToo many quotations can obscure rather than illuminate ScripturePastoral prayer is a theological act that teaches, shepherds, and forms a congregationPreaching and prayer together shape the spiritual life of the churchAbout the GuestShane Deane earned his PhD in Expository Preaching from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He also holds an MDiv in Pastoral Studies and a ThM in Practical Theology. Shane serves as one of the elders at Passage Baptist Church in Passage West and works with Irish Baptist Missions.Shane was born in Cork, where he met and married his wife Luana, who is originally from Brazil. They have three children, two girls and one boy. Shane also lectures at Munster Bible College, helping train future pastors and Bible teachers.Featured links: Passage Baptist Church: https://passagebaptistchurch.ie/Munster Bible College: https://www.munsterbiblecollege.ie/ Preparing to Preach and Pray - Pat Quinn interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuNYKI34YrU Praying in Public - https://www.crossway.org/books/praying-in-public-case/ The Art of Prophesying Audiobook - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkSiqZPTp1M Joel Beeke - Reformed Preaching - https://heritagebooks.org/products/reformed-preaching-beeke.html?srsltid=AfmBOoonvFHUOEdlM1s07w2yI_5LoW_oj5bFWuWhnGS4I-2DBWCm1Rq9For information about our upcoming training events visit ExpositorsCollective.com Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollective
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 shock of Christmas, and he answers questions about his favorite Christian hymns, a right honoring of Mary, if Mary was a perpetual virgin, and Christmas and the regulative principle.Part I (00:30 – 05:17)What are Your Favorite Christmas Hymns? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart II (05:17 – 11:34)What About Santa Claus? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing“And They Went With Haste” by AlbertMohler.com (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)Part III (11:34 – 15:29)What is the Best Protestant Understanding of Mary? And Was She a Perpetual Virgin? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (15:29 – 21:17)How Does Christmas Fit Into the Regulative Principle of Worship? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart V (21:17 – 27:04)‘The Word Became Flesh and Dwelt Among Us': The Shock of ChristmasSign 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 – 13:42)New York and Illinois Set to Pass Euthanasia Bills: The Culture of Death is Expanding at a Rapid Rate in the U.S.Governor Hochul Reaches Agreement With State Legislature to Pass Medical Aid in Dying Act in New York by New York State (Gov. Kathy Hochul)Governor Pritzker Signs Bill Expanding End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients by Illinois State (Gov. JB Pritzker)Part II (13:42 – 19:46)This Should Flag Your Attention: Australia Confirms the Islamic State Was Behind the Attack on Bondi BeachThe clash of civilizations on Bondi Beach by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)Part III (19:46 – 24:14)LGBTQ Books are a Crisis: Librarians Claims Banned Books are a ‘Manufactured Crisis', But the Books' Contents Reveal OtherwiseUS librarians tackle ‘manufactured crisis' of book bans to protect LGBTQ+ rights by The Guardian (Claire Wang)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 increase in the number of abortions since Dobbs, the moral and political injury the Republican Party will bring on itself if it turn its back on the pro-life movement, and the death and legacy of Rob Reiner.Part I (00:14 – 13:39)Three Years After Dobbs, ‘the Reality Is People Are Getting Abortions' by The New York Times (Soumya Karlamangla)Part II (13:39 – 17:22)Trump advisers strafe Hawley over new anti-abortion group by Axios (Alex Isenstadt)Part III (17:22 – 25:01)The Strange Tale of American Television and the Religious Left by Thinking in Public (R. Albert Mohler, Jr. and Benjamin Rolsky)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 – 11:37)Horrible Tragedies on Bondi Beach and at Brown University: The Casualties Mount, and the Issues RagePart II (11:37 – 17:11)The Problem of Islam: This is Not Just a Problem of a Lack of AssimilationPart III (17:11 – 20:56)Religious Liberty in Canada is Dying: A Change in Canada's Religious Exemption Law Would Allow the Bible to Be Labeled as Hate SpeechPart IV (20:56 – 25:35)The Return to Times New Roman: The State Department Establishes Times New Roman as Its Official Typeface – It Matters More Than You Might ThinkSign 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 – 07:43)The Brave New World of IVF and Surrogacy: This Chinese Billionaire Has Over 100 Children in the U.S. Through IVF and Surrogacy to Build His Own DynastyThe Chinese Billionaires Having Dozens of U.S.-Born Babies Via Surrogate by The Wall Street Journal (Katherine Long, Ben Foldy, Lingling Wei)Part II (07:43 – 20:28)The Commodification of Pregnancy and Babies: Surrogacy is Big Business, and It is Morally WrongPart III (20:28 – 23:12)One Child Only Revenge: And Billionaires Purchasing Babies is a Reaction to Historic Crackdowns on Families by ChinaPart IV (23:12 – 26:38)The Brave New World of Billionaires: There Have Never Been More Billionaires in the World Than Right NowThe World Has More Billionaires Than Ever by The Wall Street Journal (Juliet Chung)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 an LA city council debate to allow racial slurs and gutter language in hearings, the Democratic Party governors vying for their party's presidential nomination, and he answers questions about if donating eggs to a gay couple is sinful, responding to a friend who has become antagonistic in his Roman Catholicism, and a if views on homosexuality are dangerous.Part I (00:14 – 06:24)Inside the First Amendment fight over how Los Angeles polices words by USA Today (BrieAnna J. Frank)Part II (06:24 – 10:11)Part III (10:11 – 11:57)Part IV (11:57 – 16:26)Part V (16:26 – 27:58)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 why Massachusetts is rethinking the legalization of recreational marijuana, a liberal argument for having kids to support the liberal movement, and inability of secularists to understand jihadist theology.Part I (00:14 – 12:19)Potheads Head for the Emergency Room by The Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)Part II (12:19 – 18:19)Liberals aren’t having kids, conservatives are. That matters. by USA Today (Ingrid Jacques)Part III (18:19 – 24:58)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 personal autonomy and the demand for death, the death of the Dignitas founder, life and death before Gov. Hochul, and personal autonomy and the death of marriage.Part I (00:14 – 12:56)Should You Be Able to Ask a Doctor to Help You Die? by The New York Times (Stephanie Nolen)Part II (12:56 – 17:33)Dignitas founder ends his own life through assisted death by The Guardian (Hannah Devlin)Part III (17:33 – 18:56)To Sign or Not to Sign, That Is the Question by The New York Times (William McGurn)Part IV (18:56 – 25:48)The Case for Ending a Long, Mostly Good Marriage by The New York Times (Cathi Hanauer)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 oral arguments at the Supreme Court over Trump’s attempt to fire a member of the FTC, the need for Congress to act and cut back on the Administrative State, subsidiarity and social media, and Australia’s debate over removing shark nets.Part I (00:14 – 13:55)Donald J. Trump, President v. Rebecca Kelly Slaughter by The Supreme Court of the United StatesPart II (13:55 – 16:56)Actually, the Supreme Court Has a Plan by The New York Times (Sarah Isgur)Part III (16:56 – 23:02)Part IV (23:02 – 26:21)After Deadly Attacks, Australia Debates: Do Shark Nets Work? by The New York Times (Yan Zhuang)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 – 09:01)Stand with Speaker Johnson Against Expanding IVF in Military Health Coverage: Do Pro-lifers Mean What They Say?Speaker Mike Johnson Working Behind Scenes to Slash IVF Provision From NDAA by Military.com (Nick Mordowanec)Part II (09:01 – 19:29)‘I Got Myself in Good Trouble': Former President Biden Brags About His Contributions to the LGBTQ RevolutionBiden Slams Republicans for Using L.G.B.T.Q. Identity as ‘Political Football' by The New York Times (Amy Harmon)Part III (19:29 – 24:31)The Battle for Your Entertainment Attention: Netflix and Warner Bros. Agree to Seismic Deal – This is a Battle For Much More Than Your EntertainmentSign 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 an Oklahoma university student who failed an assignment for expressing Christian views on gender and sexuality, and he answers questions about gambling and fantasy football, where to study astronomy, the nature of Jesus's body, and questions to ask on a first date.Part I (00:13 – 10:20)College Instructor Put on Leave Over Zero Grade for Gender Essay by The New York Times (Mark Arsenault)A Conservative Student Got a Zero on Her Paper About Gender. Did She Deserve It? by Chronicle of Higher Education (Emma Pettit)University of Oklahoma Student Receives Zero on Essay after Citing Bible by TPUSAPart II (10:20 – 15:04)Part III (15:04 – 18:14)Part IV (18:14 – 21:30)Part V (21:30 – 23:58)Part VI (23:58 – 26:22)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 America's educational crisis, DEI and the decline of America's educational system, the rise of dumbing down educational curriculum, and the ban of biological males from Girlguiding groups in the UK.Part I (00:13 – 13:45)America is in an Educational Crisis: Attempts to Fix Both Kids and Schools Have FailedAmerica's Children Are Unwell. Are Schools Part of the Problem? by The New York Times (Jia Lynn Yang)Accommodation Nation by The Atlantic (Rose Horowitch)The College Students Who Can't Do Elementary Math by The Wall Street Journal (Allysia Finley)Part II (13:45 – 21:08)DEI and the Decline of America's Educational System: The Societal Transformation Towards Therapeutics and DEI Initiatives is a Big Part of This ProblemPart III (21:08 – 22:39)Idiocy on the Rise: Dumbing Down Educational Curriculum, Like Removing College Algebra From the Curriculum, Will Lead to More Dumbing Down Than You ThinkA Math Horror Show at UC San Diego by The Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)Part IV (22:39 – 26:37)Girlguiding is Only For Girls Now: UK Women's and Girls' Groups “Regrettably” Ban Biological Males, Deeming Their Groups are for Women Only – Who Would've Thought?Two U.K. Women's Groups Ban Transgender Girls and Women by The New York Times (Michael D. Shear)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 oral arguments at SCOTUS on an Orwellian subpoena directed at a crisis pregnancy center in New Jersey, conservative birth rates, and reading and evaluating arguments closely–like the big difference between “not totally true” and “totally not true.”Part I (00:12 – 10:38)An Orwellian Subpoena from New Jersey Goes to SCOTUS: SCOTUS Hears Oral Argument Over Crisis Pregnancy Center in New Jersey – This is BigCourt appears sympathetic to faith-based pregnancy centers' argument by SCOTUS Blog (Amy Howe)Part II (10:38 – 21:52)Are We Looking at a Conservative Birth Rate? New Reports Show That Future Generations Might Belong to ConservativesWhat a political birthrate divide could mean for the future by NPRPart III (21:52 – 27:05)Is a Woman's ‘Fertility Cliff' of 35 Not Totally True or Totally Not True? – We Need to Pay Close Attention to How Language WorksDoes the ‘Fertility Cliff' Really Hit at 35? by The New York Times (Dani Blum)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.