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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, Dr. Mohler discusses the firing of Karen Attiah from The Washington Post for her statements about Charlie Kirk, the radical Gen. Z divide on marriage, and the progressive middle and the future of politics.Part I (00:14 – 08:50)The Truth About This Washington Post Firing: Karen Attiah Got Fired for Bad Journalism, Not Over Violations of Free SpeechCharlie Kirk's Death Unites a Global Right That Sees Its Movement Under Siege by The Wall Street Journal (Vera Bergengruen)Washington Post Columnist Says She Was Fired for Posts After Charlie Kirk Shooting by The New York Times (Benjamin Mullin)WaPo Editor: I Got Fired Over Charlie Kirk by Hot Air (Ed Morissey)Part II (08:50 – 13:20)We Must Argue the Right Way: The Shared Project of the American Experiment Hangs On Civil EngagementCharlie Kirk Was Practicing Politics the Right Way by The New York Times (Ezra Klein)Part III (13:20 – 27:00)The Radical Gen. Z Divide: In Recent Poll, U.S. Conservative Young Men Rank Having Children Most Important, While Young Liberal Women Rank It Least ImportantHow Gen Z gender wars are reshaping America by The Spectator (Brandon Goldman)Charlie Kirk Embodied Mass-Culture Conservatism by The New York Times (Ross Douthat)Poll: Gen Z’s gender divide reaches beyond politics and into its views on marriage, children and success by NBC News (Marc Trussler and Stephanie Perry)The problem of the progressive middle class by The Spectator (Chilton Williamson, Jr.)Part IV (27:00 – 30:20)The Progressive Middle and the Future of Politics: Social Advances Will Continue to be More Progressively Liberal – Christian Parents, BewareSign 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 – 08:26)The Arrest of Tyler Robinson: What Do We Know About the Suspect of Charlie Kirk's Murder?Utah Gov. Spencer Cox shares new details about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect: Full interview by NBC News (Kristen Welker)Part II (08:26 – 13:45)The Dark Mixture of Transgenderism and Shooters: Gov. Cox Confirms Robinson's Boyfriend Claims Transgender IdentityConservatives Use Minneapolis Shooting in Anti-Transgender Campaigns by The New York Times (Amy Harmon)Part III (13:45 – 15:28)Justice for Charlie Kirk: As Christians, We Must Keep the Most Important Things Central Even as Other Issues Press on the American ConsciencePart IV (15:28 – 25:34)The Murder Chic on the Left: This Response is Evil and Utterly Shocking – How Did It Become a Pattern for the Ideological Left?Oxford Union president-elect condemned for Charlie Kirk comments by BBC (Maia Davies)Luigi Mangione and the Romance of Murder by City Journal (Theodore Dalrymple)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. Lainey Greer is the founder of Your Body Matters and creator of Understand Healthy and The Bible and Your Body. She is passionate about Christian theology and body stewardship and strives to give believers the tools they need to glorify God in their bodies. Dr. Greer holds a BS in Exercise Science from University of Tennessee, a master's from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. She's also written several books including Embodied Holiness and Struggling with Body Image. Join the Theology in the Raw community for as little as $5/month to get access to premium content.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Third Avenue Baptist ChurchLouisville, KY1 Corinthians 11:1–16September 14, 2025You 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.On today's edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the big problems with postponing marriage and answers questions about where to direct anger in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's murder, if Charlie Kirk was a martyr, and if it is sinful to watch videos of violent crime.Part I (00:14 – 14:15)Postponing Marriage is a Bigger Problem Than You Think: The Delay of Marriage Means Fewer Babies and a Civilizational CrisisThey Put Off Relationships Until They Earned Enough Money by The New York Times (Alexander Nazaryan)Money over love? How finances are affecting romantic relationships by USA Today (Rachel Barber)Part II (14:15 – 22:59)What Do I Do with My Anger Over Charlie Kirk's Murder? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingA most tragic turning point: The assassination of Charlie Kirk and the call of a generation by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)Part III (22:59 – 25:33)Was Charlie Kirk a Martyr? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingA Conversation with Students on the Political Assassination of Charlie Kirk by The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (R. Albert Mohler, Jr., Andrew Walker, Denny Burk, Dustin Bruce)Part IV (25:33 – 29:06)Was It a Sin for Me to Watch the Video of Violent Crime? Murder? — 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 – 11:10)A Day That Will Shape a Generation: The Murder of Charlie KirkA most tragic turning point: The assassination of Charlie Kirk and a generational call by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)Part II (11:10 – 18:42)Utah Governor Spencer Cox Was Right: Charlie Kirk was a Victim of Political AssassinationFree speech and ‘assassination culture': Charlie Kirk, 1993-2025 by The Washington Post (The Editorial Board)Part III (18:42 – 21:20)An Anniversary of Another American Tragedy: Today Marks the 24th Anniversary of Those Heinous 9/11 AttacksPart IV (21:20 – 26:16)These Attacks in the U.S. Put Moral Relativism to Death: Woe to the Society That Lacks the Conviction to Call Out Evil For What It IsSign 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 new economics research supporting the priority of two-parent families, encouraging results from a change in divorce law in Kentucky, the plummeting educational scores of 12th graders in the U.S., and the murder of Iryna Zarutska.Part I (00:14 – 10:01)Children Should Have the Advantage of a Mother and Father: Economists Point to New Research Supporting the Priority of the Two-Parent FamilyZIP Code Is Destiny? Turns Out That's Bunk by The Wall Street Journal (James J. Heckman and Sadegh Eshaghnia)Part II (10:01 – 15:23)A Divorce Law with Encouraging Results: Equal Custody Laws are Leading to Fewer Divorces in KentuckyDivorce Plunged in Kentucky. Equal Custody for Fathers Is a Big Reason Why. by The Wall Street Journal (Rachel Wolfe)Part III (15:23 – 19:18)12th Grade Educational Scores in the U.S. are Plummeting: Our Educational System is Broken, and Our Children are Showing ItReading Skills of 12th Graders Hit a New Low by The New York Times (Dana Goldstein)Twelfth-Grade Math and Reading Scores in U.S. Hit New Low by The Wall Street Journal (Matt Barnum)Part IV (19:18 – 26:24)Sympathy for the Murderer? Charlotte Mayor Embroiled in Controversy From Comments After the Murder of Iryna ZarutskaShow compassion for man who ‘stabbed Ukrainian refugee', says Democratic mayor by The Telegraph (Daniel Bates)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 talk with Lainey Greer, founder of Your Body Matters and the creator of Understand Healthy and The Bible and Your Body. She has a deep passion for Christian theology and how we steward our bodies, aiming to equip believers with practical tools to glorify God in their physical health. Lainey shares wisdom to help us understand a biblical perspective on the body, as well as the basics of wellness.With a background in exercise science (from the University of Texas), Christian leadership (from Dallas Theological Seminary), and systematic theology (from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary), Lainey brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her work. In addition to over 20 years of personal training experience, she's spent a decade working in the church. Lainey is also the author of Struggling with Body Image: Seeing What God Sees and Be Well: Learning to Steward Your Health. Her upcoming books include, A Teen's Guide to Eating Disorders: Hope for Your Struggle, and more. She also writes the Forsaken Body blog. When she's not writing, Lainey speaks at various events, addressing topics like theology, gender, body image, and burnout. She's also developed Embodied Care Workshops to help ministry workers care for both the body and soul of those they serve.Find her at https://yourbodymatters.org/Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.)To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 05:52)Conservatives are Restrained by Reality: The Importance of Ontology to the Conservative VisionRestrained by Reality: The Central Truth of the Conservative Vision by NatCon 5 (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)Part II (05:52 – 16:57)Senator Kaine Doesn't Understand Human Rights: The Massive Issues with Sen. Kaine's Argument That Rights Come from the GovernmentYes, Sen. Kaine, our rights come from the Creator: The Democratic senator from Virginia openly denies America's founding vision by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)Part III (16:57 – 23:23)An LGBTQ Blessing During Jubilee by the Roman Catholic Church? Pope Leo Offers Blessing to LGBTQ CatholicsL.G.B.T.Q. Catholics Have Jubilee With Pope's Blessing, if Not His Presence by The New York Times (Elisabetta Povoledo)Part IV (23:23 – 26:43)Compassion Without Truth Will Not Lead To Faithfulness – Faithful Christian Compassion Will Always Balance Compassion with the Truth of God's WordSign 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 – 18:15)A Rebrand for Liberals? The Political Left Looks to Change Its Language But Not Its IdeologyWas It Something I Said? by Third WayPart II (18:15 – 20:59)An Up and Coming New Democrat From Texas? He is a New Face, But the Liberal Ideas Are the SameThe Democrat who calls Trump a child of God by The EconomistPart III (20:59 – 26:12)Mamdani's New Strategy: His Leading Candidate for NYC Mayor's Platform is Looking Less Radical, but His Ideology Hasn’t ChangedSign 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 arrest of Graham Linehan for his anti-transgender social media posts, gay cheerleaders in the NFL and the role of sports in shaping culture, President Trump’s recent comments about getting into heaven, mandatory reporting and the second amendment, and talking to children about the cross of Jesus Christ.Part I (00:14 – 11:30)‘At What Point Did We Become North Korea?' Irish Comedy Writer is Arrested for Anti-Transgender Social Media PostsRepublicans warn about spread of European online censorship to U.S. after Irish writer's arrest by The Washington Times (Valerie Richardson)Part II (11:30 – 16:25)So the NFL is Embracing Gay Cheerleaders Now? Homosexual Cheerleaders in the NFL and the Role of Sports in the Normalization of the Moral Decay of Our CultureAbolish cheerleaders by Washington Examiner (Timothy P. Carney)Part III (16:25 – 20:25)What Do You Make of President Trump's Recent Comments About Getting into Heaven? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (20:25 – 23:07)How Do You Square Your Support for Mandatory Reporting Laws with Religious Freedom? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart V (23:07 – 26:09)My 5-Year-Old is Disturbed by the Brutality of the Cross. How Do I Continue to Talk to Him About the Gospel? — 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 – 12:22)Are the American People Really Divided Politically? They Range All Over the Place on Some Issues, Big Elections Are BinaryPoliticians Are Polarized. American Voters, Not So Much. by The New York Times (Kristen Soltis Anderson)Part II (12:22 – 17:01)A New Third Party in Britain? It Might Be Influential Or It Might Crash Before It Ever Figures Out What to Call ItselfPart III (17:01 – 26:27)How the Public Health Game is Played: How Terms Like ‘Science,' ‘Bias,' and Others Have Been Weaponized by the CDCCDC leaders who resigned sound alarm over direction of public health under RFK Jr. by CNN (Kaitlan Collins)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 meeting of Putin, Xi, and Modi in China, the pregnant mothers on the front lines in Ukraine, why Ukraine is allowing young men to leave the country, and Germany's need for men in its military.Part I (00:14 – 06:58)Part II (06:58 – 18:32)Expecting on the Front Lines: Motherhood in Ukraine's Military by The New York Times (Cassandra Vinograd and Oleksandr Chubko)Part III (18:32 – 23:00)Why Ukraine Is Allowing More Young Men to Leave the Country by The New York Times (Maria Varenikova)Part IV (23:00 – 25:14)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.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.

Today on Karl and Crew, the team discusses addressing the unseen aspects of our spiritual lives and how to remain steadfast in our relationship with God. We were also joined by Gary Thomas, a sought-after speaker, award-winning author, and pastor, as well as Dr. Timothy Paul Jones, Vice President for doctoral studies and chair of the Department of Apologetics, Ethics, and Philosophy at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Gary Thomas Interview [19:02 ] Dr. Timothy Paul Jones Interview [38:21 ] The Gospel [54:53 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, Caleb is joined by Brent Parker (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary), assistant editor of the Southern Baptist Journal of Theology to discuss the Israel-Christ-Church relationship in biblical theology. ResourcesA Biblical and Theological Perspective of National Israel by Brent ParkerChrist Jesus, the True Israel: Progressive Covenantalism on Israel, Christ, and the Church by Brent ParkerCovenantal and Dispensational Theologies: Four Views on the Continuity of Scripture by Brent Parker and Richard LucasProgressive Covenantalism: Charting a Course between Dispensational and Covenantal Theologies edited by Stephen Wellum and Brent Parker

Today on Karl and Crew, the team discusses addressing the unseen aspects of our spiritual lives and how to remain steadfast in our relationship with God. We were also joined by Gary Thomas, a sought-after speaker, award-winning author, and pastor, as well as Dr. Timothy Paul Jones, Vice President for doctoral studies and chair of the Department of Apologetics, Ethics, and Philosophy at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Gary Thomas Interview [19:02 ] Dr. Timothy Paul Jones Interview [38:21 ] The Gospel [54:53 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Karl and Crew, the team discusses addressing the unseen aspects of our spiritual lives and how to remain steadfast in our relationship with God. We were also joined by Gary Thomas, a sought-after speaker, award-winning author, and pastor, as well as Dr. Timothy Paul Jones, Vice President for doctoral studies and chair of the Department of Apologetics, Ethics, and Philosophy at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Gary Thomas Interview [19:02 ] Dr. Timothy Paul Jones Interview [38:21 ] The Gospel [54:53 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Karl and Crew, the team discusses addressing the unseen aspects of our spiritual lives and how to remain steadfast in our relationship with God. We were also joined by Gary Thomas, a sought-after speaker, award-winning author, and pastor, as well as Dr. Timothy Paul Jones, Vice President for doctoral studies and chair of the Department of Apologetics, Ethics, and Philosophy at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Gary Thomas Interview [19:02 ] Dr. Timothy Paul Jones Interview [38:21 ] The Gospel [54:53 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Karl and Crew, the team discusses addressing the unseen aspects of our spiritual lives and how to remain steadfast in our relationship with God. We were also joined by Gary Thomas, a sought-after speaker, award-winning author, and pastor, as well as Dr. Timothy Paul Jones, Vice President for doctoral studies and chair of the Department of Apologetics, Ethics, and Philosophy at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Gary Thomas Interview [19:02 ] Dr. Timothy Paul Jones Interview [38:21 ] The Gospel [54:53 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Karl and Crew, the team discusses addressing the unseen aspects of our spiritual lives and how to remain steadfast in our relationship with God. We were also joined by Gary Thomas, a sought-after speaker, award-winning author, and pastor, as well as Dr. Timothy Paul Jones, Vice President for doctoral studies and chair of the Department of Apologetics, Ethics, and Philosophy at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Gary Thomas Interview [19:02 ] Dr. Timothy Paul Jones Interview [38:21 ] The Gospel [54:53 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Karl and Crew, the team discusses addressing the unseen aspects of our spiritual lives and how to remain steadfast in our relationship with God. We were also joined by Gary Thomas, a sought-after speaker, award-winning author, and pastor, as well as Dr. Timothy Paul Jones, Vice President for doctoral studies and chair of the Department of Apologetics, Ethics, and Philosophy at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Gary Thomas Interview [19:02 ] Dr. Timothy Paul Jones Interview [38:21 ] The Gospel [54:53 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Third Avenue Baptist ChurchLouisville, KY1 Corinthians 10:1–33August 31, 2025You 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.On today's edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses our society's boy crisis and its struggle to turn boys into men, and I answer questions about why God cares about gender, the Christian battle of ideas, and if mandatory reporting laws violate the first amendment.Part I (00:13 – 15:06)We are in (Another) Boy Crisis: Every Successful Civilization Has to Figure How to Turn Boys into Men – And We Face New ChallengesBoy Crisis of 2025, Meet the ‘Boy Problem' of the 1900s by The New York Times (Robert D. Putnam and Richard V. Reeves)Part II (15:06 – 22:05)Why Did God Create Human Beings as Male and Female? Why Does Gender Distinction Matter to God? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart III (22:05 – 25:11)You Say That Christians are in a ‘Battle of Ideas.' Where Do You See That in Scripture? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (25:11 – 29:12)Do Mandatory Reporting Laws Violate First Amendment Rights? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a 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.

For many believers, patriotism has either been idolized or abandoned. But is there a better way forward—one that honors God and seeks the good of our nation? On this week's episode of The Narrative, Communications Executive Director Mike Andrews and Church Ambassador Network Executive Director Chris Lightfoot are joined by author and pastor Daniel Darling to discuss his new book, In Defense of Christian Patriotism. At a time when faith and politics often collide, Daniel makes the case for patriotism that is rooted in gratitude, humility, and love for neighbor. One that honors God above all while still cherishing the blessings of living in America. Before Daniel joins the show, CCV President Aaron Baer joins Mike to run through this week's latest news: The Ohio Christian Education Network opened its fifth school, with two more opening next week after Labor Day. Dr. James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family, passed away last week, Thursday, August 21. Breaking news from Minnesota: two children are dead and seventeen are injured after a gunman opens fire at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. MORE ABOUT DANIEL DARLING Daniel Darling is an author, pastor, and thought leader. He currently serves as the Director of The Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Assistant Professor of Faith and Culture at Texas Baptist College. Daniel is an author, co-author, or editor of 20 books, including The Original Jesus, The Dignity Revolution, The Characters of Christmas, The Characters of Easter, A Way With Words, Agents of Grace: How to Bridge Divides and Love as Jesus Loves, and the forthcoming: In Defense of Christian Patriotism. Dan holds a bachelor's degree in pastoral ministry from Dayspring Bible College, has studied at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and holds a Master's degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dan has served churches in Illinois and Tennessee. He and his wife, Angela, have four children and are members of Travis Avenue Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. TALK TO US We want to hear from you! As a valued listener, your feedback is critical for us to keep The Narrative insightful, relevant, and helpful. If you have a particular guest, topic, or question you'd like us to cover, let us know! We’ll answer your questions on an “Ask Us Anything” episode later, so send in your questions now.

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 threats to remove sex education funding for sex ed that affirms transgender ideologies, the parental responsibility of sex education, and the dangers of A.I. chatbots for teenagers.Part I (00:14 – 12:07)Trump Goes After Gender Ideology in Sex Education: The Trump Administration Releases Executive Order to Remove Gender Identity from Sex EducationTrump Administration Puts 46 States and Territories on Notice to Remove Gender Ideology Content from Sex Ed Materials by U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesPart II (12:07 – 14:55)Sex Education is a Parental Responsibility: Christian Faithfulness Requires that Christian Parents Do Not Relinquish Sex Education to a Secular CulturePart III (14:55 – 25:18)The Danger of A.I. Chatbots for Teenagers: Teenagers are Turning to A.I. Chatbots for Therapy, and It Has Turned into a Four-Alarm FireTeens Are Using Chatbots as Therapists. That's Alarming. by The New York Times (Ryan K. McBain)A Teen Was Suicidal. ChatGPT Was the Friend He Confided In. by The New York Times (Kashmir Hill)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 – 12:53)The Menendez Brothers in the American Conscience: The Disturbing and Entertainment-Driven Media Campaign in Support of the Menendez BrothersMenendez Hasn't Been a ‘Model Prisoner,' Board Says in Denying Parole by The New York TimesTrump calls for expansion of death penalty in D.C. by The Washington Post (Emily Davies and Salvador Rizzo)Part II (12:53 – 20:49)The Culture of Death Creeps Forward in Uruguay: Uruguay's Push for Assisted Suicide, And Secularization is a Big Part of the PictureLiberal Uruguay and the right to die by The EconomistPart III (20:49 – 26:00)Capital Confusion: Current Debates About the Death Penalty Reveal Big Worldview ShiftThe Men Suing Over Their Partners' Abortions by The Wall Street Journal (Jennifer Calfas and Mariah Timms)Texas man spiked girlfriend’s drink with Plan C to terminate her pregnancy, officials claim by NBC News (David K. Li)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 Way Home Podcast is back! This week we have a special guest joining us, Dr. Albert Mohler. Dr. Mohler is the president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a world-renowned theologian. He joins Dan Darling today to discuss his new book, Prophet, Priest, & King: The Three Offices of Christ.   Click below to listen! […] The post The Way Home Podcast: Albert Mohler on Christ as Prophet, Priest, and King appeared first on Daniel Darling.

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 new Pew Research Study that shows LGBT Americans are more likely to identify as ‘spiritual but not religious,' how our culture has made an idol out of secular science, and the scandal of a fraudulent honesty professor at Harvard.Part I (00:14 – 14:20)LGBT Americans are ‘Spiritual But Not Religious': New Pew Research Study Reveals LGBTQ Americans are Unlikely to Choose Scriptural ReligionsReligion and spirituality among LGBT Americans by Pew Research Center (Becka A. Alper and Asta Kallo)Part II (14:20 – 17:40)Secular Science is Out of Bounds: Our Culture Has Made an Idolatry of Secular ScienceThe Doctors Who Cry ‘Science' by The Wall Street Journal (Allysia Finley)Harvard Scholar Who Studies Honesty Is Accused of Fabricating Findings by The New York Times (Noam Scheiber)Harvard Scholar Who Studies Honesty Is Accused of Fabricating Findings by The New York Times (Noam Scheiber)Part III (17:40 – 25:44)Organized Crime in Organized Science: The Scandal of a Fraudulent Honesty Professor at Harvard Reveals Bigger Problem in Scientific CommunityHarvard revokes tenure from professor famous for ethics studies, first time in 80 years by NBC News (Viola Flowers)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 – 17:25)A Museum is an Argument: Trump Takes DEI Culture War Agenda to the Smithsonian. What's It All About?President Trump Is Right About the Smithsonian by The White HouseDemocratic vs. Republican Occupations by Verdant LabsPart II (17:25 – 20:20)A Call to ‘Decolonize Scientific Institutions': The Leftist Elites are Pushing Their Agenda Far Beyond DEI InitiativesDecolonize scientific institutions, don't just diversify them by Nature (Tara G. McAllister, Leilani A. Walker, Niiyokamigaabaw Deondre Smiles, Lydia Jennings, Bradley Moggridge, Sereana Naepi, Brittany Kamai, Kat Milligan-McClellan)Notable & Quotable: Nature by The Wall Street JournalPart III (20:20 – 29:50)A Lion of the Pulpit: The Life and Legacy of John MacArthurA lion of the pulpit, now in Christ's presence by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)A Straight Line to the Pulpit: The Legacy of John MacArthur by First Things (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.

In today's episode of the Center for Baptist Leadership podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Nick Sevier, Founder of Biblical Counselors Society, to discuss the state of biblical counseling and soul care, the nefarious encroachment of secularism via so-called "trauma-informed" or "clinically-informed" approaches, the sufficiency of scripture, and how pastors and church leaders can engage with BCS for resources and community support.   Nick Sevier is the Founder and Director of the Biblical Counselors Society, a collaborative community for Classical Biblical Counselors and likeminded church leaders. He holds a BA in Biblical and Theological Studies from Bethlehem College and Seminary, pursued an Advanced MDiv at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and is completing his Masters of Biblical Counseling at Birmingham Theological Seminary. He is an ACBC and International Association of Biblical Counselors (IABC) Certified Biblical Counselor. Nick lives in South Carolina with his wife, Grace, and adopted daughter. He has over 13 years of counseling experience and two decades of organizational leadership experience. The Biblical Counselors Society, which he founded, provides a private online platform offering 24/7 access to community, collaboration, counseling tools, and courses, aiming to support biblical counselors and strengthen the local church.   Learn more about Nick Sevier's work: https://www.bcsociety.net/ https://www.biblicalcounselorssociety.com/   Timestamps: (0:39) - Welcome (1:39) - Nick Sevier Intro (2:29) - Founding Biblical Counselor Society (BCS) (3:19) - What BCS offers to pastors and counselors (4:04) - Differences between BCS and ACBC (4:53) - Defining biblical counseling (7:08) - State of biblical counseling in American evangelicalism (9:32) - Fault lines between biblical and secular approaches (10:40 - Exposing so-called "trauma-informed" and "clinically-informed" approaches (14:27) - Critique of new integrationist approaches (22:18) - Counseling and the doctrine of sin (25:12) - Cultural trends in mental health and counseling (28:54) - The "Lies My Therapist Told Me" book (31:09) - Bias against men in biblical counseling (36:28) - Recommended resources and cautions (42:09) - Soul Care & Sufficiency of Scripture (46:44) - Concluding remarks & Call to action   ––––––   Follow Center for Baptist Leadership across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/BaptistLeaders Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/people/Center-For-Baptist-Leadership/61556762144277/ Rumble – https://rumble.com/c/c-6157089 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@CenterforBaptistLeadership Website – https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/   To book William for media appearances or speaking engagements, please contact him at media@centerfor­baptistleadership.org.   Follow Us on Twitter: William Wolfe - https://twitter.com/William_E_Wolfe Richard Henry - https://twitter.com/RThenry83   Renew the SBC from within and defend the SBC from those who seek its destruction, donate today: https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/donate/   The Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast is powered by American Reformer, recorded remotely in the United States by William Wolfe, and edited by Jared Cummings.   Subscribe to the Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast: Distribute our RSS Feed – https://centerforbaptistleadership.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/center-for-baptist-leadership/id1743074575 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0npXohTYKWYmWLsHkalF9t Amazon Music // Audible – https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9ababbdd-6c6b-4ab9-b21a-eed951e1e67b BoomPlay – https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcasts/96624 TuneIn – Coming Soon iHeartRadio – https://iheart.com/podcast/170321203 Listen Notes – https://lnns.co/2Br0hw7p5R4 Pandora – Coming Soon PlayerFM – https://player.fm/series/3570081 Podchaser – https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-center-for-baptist-leaders-5696654 YouTube Podcasts – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFMvfuzJKMICA7wi3CXvQxdNtA_lqDFV

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 19:00)Defender of the Faith and the Family: The Life and Legacy of Dr. James DobsonJames Dobson's harsh, disciplinarian Christianity changed GOP politics by MSNBC (Anthea Butler)Part II (19:00 – 26:03)Is It Possible to Support Capital Punishment and to Fight Abortion Simultaneously? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 16-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingJames Dobson’s Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Is Dangerous by Sojourners (Brandon Massey)Part III (26:03 – 30:51)Does the Skrmetti Ruling Undermine Parental Rights? — 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, I discuss the current shifts in mainstream media and what they mean for its future, how American universities could be undermining its national security interests through its enrollment, and the debate over higher education's admissions standards.Part I (00:14 – 15:19)Mainstream Doesn't Mean What It Used To Mean: MSNBC's Transition to MS Now Raises Bigger Issue of the Shift in Mainstream Media and the FutureThe Race to Rescue PBS and NPR Stations by The New York Times (Benjamin Mullin)Part II (15:19 – 21:14)Should Harvard Send Its International Students Home? American Universities Could Be Undermining the Nation's Security Interests Through EnrollmentSend Harvard's Chinese Students Home by The Wall Street Journal (Mike Gallagher)Part III (21:14 – 25:53)Higher Education and Admissions Standards: The Ideological Dimensions Are Still in DebateTrump Demands the Truth About Affirmative Action by The Wall Street Journal (Jason L. Riley)Don't Let Grades Dominate College Admissions by The Wall Street Journal (David Wippman and Glenn Altschuler)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 pro-life movement's fight for life, the Left's call to defend all abortions up until the moment of birth, the horror of late-term abortions, and the need for pro-lifers to understand the Left's arguments and goals.Part I (00:14 – 08:25)The Fight for Life is of First Priority: The Pro-Life Movement Cannot Be LethargicPart II (08:25 – 17:05)The Left's Call to Defend All Abortions: The Growing Momentum on the Left is the Elimination of Any Restriction on Abortions – Yes, Even Until the Moment of BirthWhat Would It Mean to Defend All Abortions? by The Nation (Amy Littlefield)Part III (17:05 – 21:08)‘I Got Emotional Once the Baby Started Moving': The Horror of the Experience of Late-Term Abortions On DisplayPart IV (21:08 – 26:24)Pro-Lifers Must Understand the Argument From Its Enemies – Christians Must Remind Ourselves What We Believe and We Must Be FaithfulSign 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 – 07:25)We Will Know Quickly If There is a Ukraine Peace Agreement Coming: But President Trump is Pushing Hard and Monday’s Meetings with Allies Were CrucialPart II (07:25 – 18:55)Canada is Turning Itself Into a Death Cult: Assisted Suicide Has Turned the Whole Moral World of Canada Upside DownCanada is Killing Itself: The country gave its citizens the right to die. Doctors are struggling to keep up with demand. by The Atlantic (Elaina Plott Calabro)Part III (18:55 – 23:51)If Autonomy in Death is Sacrosanct, Is There Anyone Who Shouldn’t be Helped to Die?: The Idolatry of Personal Autonomy is DeadlyPart IV (23:51 – 26:57)The Economic Realities of the Culture of Death: How the ‘Right to Die’ Becomes a ‘Duty to Die’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 what happened between President Trump and President Putin in Alaska, the eugenic horrors realized in the making of ‘super babies' in Silicon Valley, and the French's culture war over air conditioning.Part I (00:14 – 10:06)Well, What Happened in Alaska on Friday? President Trump and President Putin Talk Peace Agreement in UkrainePart II (10:06 – 22:45)The Making of ‘Super Babies': Some of the Eugenic Horrors of the 20th Century are Coming to Life in Silicon ValleyInside Silicon Valley's Growing Obsession With Having Smarter Babies by The Wall Street Journal (Zusha Elinson)Thursday, May 1, 2025 by The Briefing (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)Part III (22:45 – 26:36)The Culture War Heats Up Over Air Conditioning in France: The French Debate the Right Way Forward as Temperatures RiseAs Europe's Heat Waves Intensify, France Bickers About Air-Conditioning by The New York Times (Aurelien Breeden and Josh Holder)As Europe's Heat Waves Intensify, France Bickers About Air-Conditioning by The New York Times (Aurelien Breeden and Josh Holder)The New Hot Topic in European Politics Is Air Conditioning by The Wall Street Journal (Matthew Dalton)In France, Sweltering Is a Climate Virtue by The Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)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.

“Bruce, what a fantastic theme for your podcasts! To think that those saved will get to stand in awe at the presence of God for all of eternity.” This is Nathan response when I asked him to be on the podcast.Find out why God has allowed human governments to rule until the time Jesus will bring those who believe in him, into his Millennial Kingdom. Dr. Nathan E. Jones Dr. Nathan E. Jones serves as the Director of Internet Outreach/Evangelist at Lamb & Lion Ministries, reaching out to the billions of people accessible over the Internet with the Good News of Jesus Christ. He has served in this ministry since August 2007.After graduating from Philadelphia Biblical University (now Cairn University) with a Bachelor of Bible, Nathan studied at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and later received his Master of Management and Leadership at Liberty University. In 2022, he earned his Doctor of Religious Studies (DRS) in Evangelistic Apologetics at Trinity Theological Seminary. In April 2005, Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, ordained him as a minister.He has authored and contributed to numerous books, including "The Mighty Angels of Revelation," "12 Faith Journeys of the Minor Prophets," and his newest "The Coming Millennial Kingdom."Nathan co-hosts the ministry's weekly television and radio programs, "Christ in Prophecy." He also co-hosts the weekly podcast, "The Truth Will Set You Free," and various video series such as "Bible Prophecy Insights," "The Inbox," and "Prophetic Perspectives."WebsiteLion and Lamb MinistriesPodcastBuy Book

Third Avenue Baptist ChurchLouisville, KY1 Corinthians 9:1–27August 17, 2025You 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 (00:13 – 09:57)Victor or Villain? The Strange Rise of Attacks on Winston Churchill. This Argument is a Sad Testimony of Our AgeWhy the Far Right Hates Churchill by The Wall Street Journal (Andrew Roberts)Winston Churchill, Hero or Villain? by AlbertMohler.com (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)Churchill: Walking With Destiny by Penguin Books (Andrew Roberts)Part II (09:57 – 15:40)How Should Gospel Christians Read the Book of Leviticus? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 15-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingLeviticus Line by Line Exposition by AlbertMohler.com (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)Part III (15:40 – 20:11)Are Protestants Unequipped to Handle Demonic Possession? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (20:11 – 23:59)How Do I Take Paternity Leave to the Glory of God? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart V (23:59 – 27:09)Does Describing God's Creation Before the Fall as ‘Perfect' Go Beyond What the Bible Says? — 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 crackdown on crime and homelessness in D.C., how the gerrymandering fight in Texas is just the tip of the iceberg in the red-blue divide, and the ‘billion dollar smoothie' craze in Los Angeles.Part I (00:14 – 12:42)Order Precedes Liberty: President Trump Cracks Down on Crime and Homelessness in D.C.Part II (12:42 – 24:19)Gerrymandering and the Red-Blue Divide: The Massive Issues Behind the Gerrymandering Fight in TexasAmerica Is Fracturing Into Red and Blue Nations, Redistricting Fight Shows by The Wall Street Journal (Aaron Zitner)Part III (24:19 – 26:56)The Smoothie Craze Reach New Heights: People are Paying $33 for a Smoothie — Yes, You Read That RightThe Drink of the Summer Is a ‘Billion Dollar Smoothie' by The Wall Street Journal (Sara Ashley O'Brien)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 transhumanism quest never to die, the promise of eternal life found in Christ alone, and the theological demands of a transhumanist worldview.Part I (00:13 – 14:51)The Transhumanism Quest Never to Die: The Technological Revolution to Overcome DeathHow to Live Forever and Get Rich Doing It by The New Yorker (Tad Friend)The Immortal Dreams of Bryan Johnson by WiredThe Man Who Thinks He Can Live Forever by Time Magazine (Charlotte Alter)Part II (14:51 – 17:55)‘If You Want to Live Forever, Go to Church': The Promise of Eternal Life is Found in Christ AlonePart III (17:55 – 22:32)Do the Claims of A.I. Replace Orthodox Christianity? The Theological Demands of TranshumanismPeter Thiel and the Antichrist by The New York Times (Ross Douthat and Peter Thiel)Part IV (22:32 – 28:21)It's Christ or Nothing Else: The Battle of the Christian Worldview in Our Ages of Ideas – To Whom Else Will We Go?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 shipment of 100,000 abortion pill packs between 2023 and 2024 to states that have outlawed abortion, the shift in American thinking on marriage and the acceptance of so-called LGBTQ “marriage” and “having children,” the destruction of feminism as women are now less likely to desire children than men, the resilience of marriage in creation order, and the hypocrisy of marriage by elites who advocate for progressive models of marriage but whose own marriages look comparatively conservative.Part I (00:13 – 06:44)A Giant Subversion of Life by Pill: New JAMA Study Shows 100,000 Abortion Pill Packs Were Sent to Recipients in States Where Abortion is IllegalMedication abortions drove up number of US procedures after Roe's repeal, study shows by The Guardian (Carter Sherman)Part II (06:44 – 12:36)The Broken American Marriage Framework: The Shift in the American Mind on LGBTQ “Marriage” and “Having Children”Majorities of LGBTQ and non-LGBTQ U.S. adults under 50 want to get married someday by Pew Research Center (Kiley Hurst and Blen Wondimu)Part III (12:36 – 15:42)The Destruction of Feminism: Women are Now Less Likely to Want Children Than MenPart IV (15:42 – 23:09)Is Marriage as a Social Institution in the U.S. Thriving or Dying? New Evidence Suggests Its Strength and ResilienceWhy Marriage Survives: The institution has adapted, and is showing new signs of resilience. by The Atlantic (Brad Wilcox)Part V (23:09 – 26:02)The Elite Hypocrisy on Marriage: The Higher the Elite Status, the More In Tact the Family Structures BecomeThe Awfulness of Elite Hypocrisy on Marriage by The Atlantic (Brad Wilcox)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.

"To be male is not, first and foremost, to embody certain cultural expressions, like wearing blue. To be male or female is to possess a male or female body. Our bodies are not blank canvases. There is a purpose to the design that our bodies exhibit. That purpose, fundamentally, is the body's organization for reproduction. That is the only stable way to define male and female. any other classifications are built off that primary foundation." Today's show will take a look at transgenderism as we walk through chapter 7 of Andrew and Christian Walker's new book, "What Do I Say When...?: A Parents' Guide to Navigating Cultural Chaos for Children & Teens." Bring your questions! There will be time for Q&A and callers! Andrew Walker (PhD in Christian Ethics) serves at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary as Associate Dean in the School of Theology, and Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Theology. He is also the Director of the Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement. Additionally, he is a fellow in Christian Political Thought at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and serves as the Managing Editor of WORLD Opinions. Christian Walker is an accomplished curriculum writer, elementary school educator, and former children's ministry leader.

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 upcoming meeting with President Putin in Alaska, Israel’s recent announcement that it intends to take total control of Gaza, and Israeli’s citizens’ arguments over the morality of war in Gaza.Part I (00:01 – 00:02)Part II (00:03 – 00:04)Israeli Security Cabinet Approves Plan to Take Control of Gaza City by The New York Times (Adam Rasgon, Natan Odenheimer, Ronen Bergman, and Isabel Kershner)Part III (00:05 – 00:06)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 week's episode, Caleb is joined by David Schrock (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Pastor of Preaching and Theology at Occoquan Bible Church and Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology (Indianapolis Theological Seminary, Boyce College, and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) to discuss the Levitical covenant from a progressive covenantalist perspective. Together, they unpack the key points of the Levitical covenant and how it fits in the larger storyline of Scripture.ResourcesThe Levitical Covenant (Parts I,II, and III) by David SchrockMaking Sense of Melchizedek Through the Framework of Progressive Covenantalism by Matthew EmadiThe Royal Priesthood and the Glory of God by David SchrockKingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants by Stephen Wellum and Peter GentryGod's Kingdom through God's Covenants: A Concise Biblical Theology by Stephen Wellum and Peter GentryChrist from Beginning to End: How the Full Story of Scripture Reveals the Full Glory of Christ by Stephen Wellum and Trent Hunter

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 05:54)Public Broadcasting Loses Federal Funding: How Did This Happen and Why Does it Matter?Part II (05:54 – 12:02)The Rise and Decline of Late Night Television: The Cancellation of the Stephen Colbert Show Indicates Important Cultural Shifts in EntertainmentPart III (12:02 – 18:21)Is It Wrong for a Prisoner of War to Take a Cyanide Pill to Protect National Secrets? What About If It's to Protect Civilian Lives? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 12-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingSpycraft and Soulcraft on the Front Lines of History: A Conversation with James Olson by Thinking in Public (R. Albert Mohler, Jr. and James Olson)Part IV (18:21 – 23:04)What Do We Do with the Books of Ministry Leaders Who Have Now Fallen Away from the Faith? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart V (23:04 – 27:35)Is It Wrong to Applaud During Worship Services? Who is Receiving Praise, God or the Worship Team? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 14-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 (00:13 – 10:40)The Birth of the ‘World's Oldest Baby': A Baby is Born After Being Frozen as an Embryo for 3 DecadesExclusive: A record-breaking baby has been born from an embryo that's over 30 years old by MIT Technology Review (Jessica Hamzelou)World's ‘oldest baby' born from embryo frozen in 1994 by The Guardian (Tobi Thomas)Part II (10:40 – 19:29)Euthanasia is Not a Fundamental Right: Watch the Framing of the National Conversation Over Assisted SuicideA Cancer Patient Chose Assisted Death. That Wasn't the Last Hard Choice. by The New York Times (Stephanie Nolen)Part III (19:29 – 25:06)Thou Shalt Not? Liberal Parents in Arkansas are Having a Fit Over Posting of Ten Commandments in SchoolsJudge blocks 4 districts from enforcing Arkansas law requiring Ten Commandments in classroom by The Associated Press (Andrew DeMillo)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 – 13:57)80 Years After Hiroshima: The Morality of Human Knowledge and the Anniversary of the Atomic BombPart II (13:57 – 21:51)Was the Dropping of the Atomic Bomb Justified? Just War Theory and the Use of the Atomic BombPart III (21:51 – 25:46)The Horror of Nuclear Weapons: The Atomic Bomb is Very Much a Live IssueAugust 2025 Issue by The AtlanticPart IV (25:46 – 29:19)Theology and the Atomic Bomb: Theology, in a Fallen World, is Often a Matter of Life and DeathSign 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 (00:01 – 00:02)We Cannot Move On from Fight for Life: The Defense of the Unborn and the Struggle Against Abortion Remains a Battle We Must FightPart II (00:03 – 00:04)Is There a Culture Shift on LGBTQ Issues? The Liberal Press is Now Hedging Its Bets on So-Called Transgender Procedures for MinorsStates Sue Over Trump Efforts to End Pediatric Transgender Medical Care by The New York Times (Joseph Goldstein)The Cass Review: Independent review of gender identity services for children and young people by NHS England (Hilary Cass)Part III (00:05 – 00:06)Watch Out for the Experts: The Warning Sign of ‘Experts Say'Part IV (00:07 – 00:08)The Importance of Presidential Administrations: If Conservative Presidents Don't Fill Their Administrations with Genuine Conservatives, Conservative Principles Do Not AdvanceSign 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 (00:18 – 13:55)The Media Fail on Gaza's Famine: Hamas is Primarily Responsible for Gaza's Famine, Not IsraelGazans Are Dying of Starvation by The New York Times (Rawan Sheikh, AhmadIsabel Kershner, and Abu Bakr Bashir)New York Times stunningly rolls back claims about viral photo of starving Gaza boy by The New York Post (Victor Nava)Part II (13:55 – 16:18)The Moral Responsibility of Israel: Israel Has Every Right to Defend Itself, But It Also Bears a Particular Moral Responsibility Based Upon Its Legitimacy as a NationHamas Releases Video of Hostage Digging His Own Grave in a Tunnel by The Wall Street Journal (Dov Lieber)Part III (16:18 – 23:16)We Need the Truth About Epstein: When You Look at This ‘Conspiracy Theory,' There is No Doubt a Conspiracy – But Just How Far Does It Go?Part IV (23:16 – 29:43)The Big Truth About Conspiracy Theory: We Rightly Demand the Truth, But Can Never Be Sure We Have It…Or Have All of ItSign 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.