Podcasts about Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

In this session, Rebecca, Josh, Isaiah, and Danny discuss how to best handle crises in their ministries. Youth ministers often play the first responder role, and it's crucial to think proactively of how to handle a crisis well, whether it be with a student, a family tragedy, or leadership.  Resources: Ministering to Students in Crisis - Rooted Ministry Dr. Gordon Bals on Discussing Grief with Teenagers: Grieving, in the life of a teenager, can result from many events (not just death). In this podcast Anna Harris (Rooted Parent Editor) speaks with the remarkable Dr. Gordon Bals about bringing the gospel to a grieving teenager. Dr. Bals specializes in grief, trauma, and religious and spiritual issues. How Are We Preparing Our Kids For Suffering in this World with Michelle Reyes: Examining 1 Peter 4:1-19, author and speaker Dr. Michelle Reyes discusses how Christians suffer at the hands of non-believers, the ways that the believing community should care for each other as fellow suffering Christians, and how to find hope in the midst of suffering. Adopt the "first responder" model for crisis care. Establish a clear communication protocol with church leadership. Prioritize presence and prayer with families in crisis. Proactively set boundaries and recovery practices for personal well-being. Consider Rooted's mentorship program for support. Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 09:00)The U.S. and Iran Reach Ceasefire Deal: What This Means is Not Yet Clear, But This is a Big AnnouncementPart II (09:00 – 21:45)Elon Musk is History's First Trillionaire: The Historic Launch of SpaceX IPO Just Made Elon Musk Richer Than Ever, Breaking Trillion Dollar Mark and Raising Big IssuesElon Musk Becomes the World's First Trillionaire by The New York Times (Ryan Mac and Ben Casselman)Billionaires' Billions Are Increasing Faster Than Ever by The New York Times (Patricia Cohen)Part III (21:45 – 26:29)Mass Verbicide in New York: The New York Legislature Proposes Replacing ‘Mother' with ‘Gestating Parent'Mass Verbicide in New York by WORLD Opinions (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 this episode, Dan and Stephanie sit down with Dr. Jake Porter for a thoughtful and honest conversation about one of the most debated — and often weaponized — passages in Christian marriage discussions: 1 Corinthians 7.What did Paul actually mean when he wrote about marital intimacy? How has this passage been misused to justify pressure, coercion, and “duty sex” within Christian relationships? And what happens when mutuality, context, and the heart of the Gospel are stripped away from the conversation?Together, they unpack the historical and relational context of Paul's words, explore the difference between covenant and control, and discuss how Scripture can be applied in ways that either foster safety and connection or deepen shame and harm.This episode is not about dismissing Scripture. It is about reading it carefully, relationally, and in the spirit it was intended.Topics include:Weaponized Scripture in marriage“Duty sex” and coercive interpretationsMutuality and consent in 1 Corinthians 7What Dr. Stephanie has heard in her NeuroDiverse Couples' WorkIs there such a thing as the sin of withholding?What Paul was addressing in the Corinthian churchHow pastors and couples can approach these conversations with wisdom and careA nuanced conversation about theology, relationships, and the difference between biblical intimacy and spiritual pressure. About Dr. Jake Porter:https://www.daringventures.com/Scripturally, Pastorally & Clinically Trained:EducationB.A., Elmira College, triple majors in Psychology, Music, Philosophy & ReligionM.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryTh.M. in Spirituality & Ethics, The Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryM.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Lamar UniversityEd.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dissertation: Affective Social Neurobiology & Student Formation: A Transdisciplinary Multimethod StudyProfessional Memberships & AffiliationsLead Professor for the Doctor of Professional Counseling Program  & Assistant Professor of Counseling, Kairos UniversityFaculty, International Institute of Trauma and Addiction ProfessionalsMember, Division 47 of the APA: Society for Sport, Exercise and Performance PsychologyMember, Division 43 of the APA: Society for Couple and Family PsychologyMember, Division 8 of the APA: Society for Personality and Social PsychologyMember, Society for the Advancement of Sexual HealthProfessional ServiceFounder & President, The International Association of Couple–Centered Recovery®Board of Directors, The Association of Partners of Sex Addiction Trauma Specialists (APSATS)Board of Directors, Christian Sex Addiction Specialists International (C-SASI)Professor of Counseling, Kairos University's Houston Graduate School of TheologyLicensure & CertificationsLicensed Professional Counselor, State of Texas (#78173)Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, State of Montana (#76171)Board Certified Counselor, National Board for Certified CounselorsCertified Sex Addiction Therapist – Supervisor, International Institute for Trauma and Addiction ProfessionalsCertified Multiple Addiction Therapist, International Institute for Trauma and Addiction ProfessionalsCertified Clinical Partner Specialist, The Association for Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma SpecialistsCertified Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Provider, The Integrative Psychiatry Institute Licensed Psilocybin Facilitator (FL-12de7070), State of OregonCertified Clinical Trauma Professional, International Association of Trauma ProfessionalsAdvanced TrainingsCoachRICE Executive Leadership Coach Training, Rice UniversityPACT Level III (Psychological Approach to Couple Therapy)Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) Level IGottman Couple Therapy Level IEMDR Level I (EMDRIA–Approved Training)Emotionally Focused Therapy (Externship, Core Skills 1-4)Post–Induction Therapy (The Meadows Model), Pia Mellody 

Third Avenue Baptist ChurchLouisville, KYJoshua 8:1–17June 14, 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 – 10:43)The Decline of Reading and Knowledge: Student Test Scores Reveal that Decrease in Academic Performance is Correlated with Far More Than Just the PandemicTeens' reading and math scores have stagnated, US test results show by Associated Press (Annie Ma and Sharon Lurye)Part II (10:43 – 16:09)De-Incentivizing Work For Teenagers: Our Economic Conditions Incentivize Building College Application Resumes Instead of the Work Ethic for TeenagersWhy Teenagers Stopped Working in the Summer by The Wall Street Journal (Roland Fryer)Part III (16:09 – 18:48)A Move Towards Clarity and Biblical Fidelity at the SBC Annual Meeting: Messengers Voted Overwhelming in Support the Truth and Unity AmendmentPart IV (18:48 – 22:35)Why Has the Issue of Women Preaching in the Pulpit Become Such a Divisive Issue? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart V (22:35 – 26:10)How Did Matthew Know What Jesus Prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 13-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 – 10:36)An Exercise in Cultural Insanity: The Support and Confusion Over So-Called ‘Trans Athlete' Who Won Back to Back State ChampionshipTrans Athlete Could Repeat as State Champion at California Meet by The New York Times (Juliet Macur)Part II (10:36 – 17:23)A New Investigation by the Trump Administration: The Trump Administration Opens Investigation into So-Called Trans Procedures on Minors at Mount Sinai in NYCTrump Administration Investigating Gender Treatments at Mount Sinai by The New York Times (Joseph Goldstein)Part III (17:23 – 27:18)‘View From the East Wing': The Interesting Controversy Arising From Jill Biden's MemoirView From the East Wing by Gallery Books (Jill Biden)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.

It's Thursday, June 11th, 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 Nigerian court sentences Muslims to death for executing Catholics Last week, a court in the African nation of Nigeria sentenced four Muslim men to death for killing dozens of Catholics. Four years ago, the gunmen attacked a Pentecost Sunday service at a Catholic Church in southwest Nigeria. They killed 41 people, including children. Authorities determined that the armed men belonged to Al-Shabaab, an Islamic terrorist group. The massacre was the first terrorist attack on a church in southern Nigeria.   According to Open Doors, Nigeria is the seventh most dangerous country worldwide for Christians. Proverbs 7:14 and 16 says, “Behold, the wicked man conceives evil . . . His mischief returns upon his own head, and on his own skull his violence descends.” Sudanese man arrested in Ireland for attempted beheading Authorities in Northern Ireland arrested a migrant from the African nation of Sudan on Tuesday. Police in Belfast accused him of carrying out a severe knife attack on a man in his 40s. People across the United Kingdom responded to the attempted beheading with protests. The victim was hospitalized with significant injuries to his face, neck, and back. Many U.K. citizens question their government's immigration policies, including Member of Parliament Rupert Lowe. In February, the lawmaker launched a national political party called Restore Britain. The party is devoted to ending mass immigration and also openly recognizes Britain's Christian heritage.  Congress funds $70 billion for ICE and Border Patrol In the United States, President Donald Trump signed the Secure America Act yesterday. The $70 billion package fully funds the Department of Homeland Security. The bill specifically covers U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection for the rest of President Trump's second term.  Listen to comments from House Speaker Mike Johnson after Congress passed the bill. JOHNSON: “The historic mandate that put President Trump in the White House and Republican majorities in both the House and the Senate is evidence of the fact that Democrats' ‘Defund the Police' agenda is wildly out of step with hardworking American families. After four long years of Democrat policies that opened the door to dangerous criminals and deadly drugs, Republicans are delivering on our promise to restore safe streets and secure our borders.” Inflation rose 4.3% Inflation reached a three-year high last month for American consumers.  The cost of goods and services rose 4.2 percent in May compared to a year ago. Rising energy costs drove the inflation. Gasoline prices were up 40 percent from a year earlier.    iPhone launch connected to lower U.S. fertility rate A new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research suggests that the launch of the iPhone contributed to declining fertility rates in the U.S. Apple introduced the iPhone in 2007. The U.S. general fertility rate has fallen by 22 percent since then. People have been spending more time on their smartphones and less time with each other.  The study noted, “Overall, the diffusion of the iPhone explains 33–52% of the decline in the general fertility rate among women aged 15–44.” Southern Baptists: Only men can serve as pastors The Southern Baptist Convention affirmed its position yesterday that only men can serve as pastors. Over 70 percent of the denomination's representatives voted in favor of the “Truth and Unity Amendment.” The measure was sponsored by Albert Mohler Jr., the president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. The amendment would require churches in the denomination to not appoint women as pastors, elders, or overseers.  Listen to comments from Dr. Mohler. MOHLER: “This motion makes very clear that we affirm the historic Baptist understanding of the pastor, elder, overseer. The structure of the language I have brought goes all the way back to the 1689 Baptist Confession, where the office and function of the pastor are clearly delineated. “This amendment makes very clear that a church, in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention, doesn't have anyone other than a man as pastor in the office of pastor and specifies on the functions of the pastor that the key central function of preaching the Word of God to the gathered assembly is limited to men by Scripture.” 1 Timothy 3:1-2 says, “If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore, an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach.”  Animated movie “David” claims #1 spot on Netflix And finally, the animated film David reached the number one spot on Netflix for movies in the United States over the weekend.  The Bible movie from Angel Studios officially premiered on the streaming service just last Wednesday. (audio from David movie trailer) DAVID: “I'm just a shepherd, but deep down I know I can take on the world.” NARRATOR: “There is a darkness over the land.” SAMUEL:  “Our enemies will strike once more.” MAN: “Imagine the biggest warrior you have ever seen!” DAVID: “Okay.” MAN: “Now imagine somebody ate him.” GIRL: “Remember when I told you God had big plans for you?” GOLIATH: “You will serve us!” GIRL: “They may have been bigger than even I thought.” Christian music artist Phil Wickham voiced the adult David in the movie. Wickham told Crosswalk Headlines the film is “full of the story of God and full of Psalms and full of hallelujah and faith and hope.  … I think this movie will last decades. I think it will be something our grandkids watch.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, June 11th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. 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 – 13:15)Liberal, Culture of Personal Autonomy Before Our Eyes: The Left Argues They Are Not Against Marriage But ‘Just Do It Our Own Way'I’m indifferent toward marriage. I might be an anomaly. by USA Today (Sara Pequeño)For Better and Worse: The Complicated Past and Challenging Future of Marriage by Viking (Stephanie Coontz)Part II (13:15 – 19:42)A Leading Fiction of the Left: The Left's Worldview Requires That Ontology Is Not Foundational to MarriageRepublican support for same-sex marriage has fallen by 18 percentage points since 2022. by The New York Times (Ruth Igielnik)Part III (19:42 – 25:27)Is Our Society Having a Moment of Moral Clarity? New Gallup Poll Indicates Americans are Rolling Back Support for Same-Sex Marriage, But SlowlyRepublican support for same-sex marriage has fallen by 18 percentage points since 2022. by The New York Times (Ruth Igielnik)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 President Trump and the incentivization of vice, the issues of Graham Platner, our society's need for tradesmen, and the need for Christians to work in trades to the glory of God.Part I (00:14 – 10:03)President Trump Incentivization of Vice: President Trump is Loosening Regulations on Marijuana, Gambling, and DrugsThe President of Vice by The Wall Street Journal (Andy Kessler)Part II (10:03 – 17:13)This is Exactly What It Looks Like: The Issues of Graham PlatnerCut Platner Loose by The Atlantic (David Frum)Part III (17:13 – 25:45)The Need of Tradesman: There is a Massive Need for Workers in Trade, and We Need Christians to Do It to the Glory of GodbySign 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 main stage message from the 2025 Rooted Conference, Liz Edrington walks through Acts 10:10–20, 27–28, and 34–36 to show how God works to deepen unity among His people. She highlights how we often prefer what is familiar, while Christ is leading us toward His Kingdom. Through this passage, Liz reveals a pattern of how God deepens our relationship with Him in order to unify us with others, calling the Church to embrace His redemptive vision. Liz Edrington serves as the Associate Director of Care for McLean Presbyterian Church. She received her M.A. in Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida, and she's taught as an adjunct professor in the psychology department at Covenant College. She is an emeritus member of the Rooted steering committee, and she's the author of Anxiety: Finding the Better Story (P&R Publishing, 2023), which won The Gospel Coalition 2023 Book Award for Bible Study & Devotional Literature. Pickled things delight her, as does her snuggle beast, Bella the Dog. Unity and the Gospel: Two Safeguards to Teach Our Students by Taylor Mendoza Mediating in a Divided World and a Divided Home by Clark Fobes Luke & Acts: A ROOTED YEARLONG CURRICULUM  Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates  Register for Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

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 tragic death of Henry Nowak, the irrationality of public guidance on the trans issue in the UK, the trans lunacy in Australia, and our society's low economic and moral cost to get high.Part I (00:14 – 10:19)Murdered by Woke Ideology: The Tragic Death of Henry NowakThe Woke Murder of Henry Nowak by The Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)Part II (10:19 – 16:27)The Irrationality of Public Guidance in the UK: On the One Hand, Biological Males are Banned from Female Toilets. On the Other Hand, You Can't Challenge It When You See ItDon't challenge trans women about their gender, says Phillipson's new guidance by The Telegraph (Daniel Martin)Phillipson to ban trans women from female toilets by The Telegraph (Daniel Martin)Part III (16:27 – 21:15)Ideology Trumps Biology Down Under? ‘Trans Lunacy' in Australia on DisplayTrans lunacy has made Australia a laughing stock by The Telegraph (Rocco Loiacono)Part IV (21:15 – 26:15)A Sane Society Doesn't Subsidize Bad Behavior: Our Society Has Brought Low the Economic and Moral Cost of Getting HighIt Shouldn't Be This Easy to Get High by The New York Times (German Lopez)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, Jonathan Pennington talks about the heart of the book of Matthew. Jonathan Pennington serves as professor of New Testament interpretation at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and pastor of spiritual formation at Sojourn East church in Louisville, Kentucky. He is also the author of 'Becoming a Disciple of the King: A Theology of Matthew' from Crossway. ❖ Listen to “Help Jump-Start Your Journey through Scripture" with Jonathan Pennington:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts | Spotify⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

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 decrease in work by American young men, businesses hiring less teens for summer jobs, and he answers questions about heaven, receiving a Christian jury of peers, contemporary Christian music, hymns, and the desire to be with Christ in heaven.Part I (00:14 – 08:32)American Young Men Have a Work Problem: The Work Rate of American Young Men is Decreasing, and That's a Big Moral ProblemAmerican Idle: The Work Ethic Goes Out of Style by The Wall Street Journal (Jason L. Riley)Part II (08:32 – 11:25)Businesses are Hiring Less and Less Teens: This is a Net Negative for Developing Work Ethic in Young PeopleSummer jobs for teens expected to fall. Where can they still find work? by USA Today (Rachel Barber)Part III (11:25 – 14:28)Will I Be Tall in Heaven? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter From a 6-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart IV (14:28 – 16:40)If I Was in Court as a Christian and Needed a Jury, Would It Be Wrong for a Court to Deny Me a Jury of Christians? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart V (16:40 – 19:59)Is Contemporary Christian Music Problematic? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter From a 14-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart VI (19:59 – 23:03)How Should Churches Decide What Hymns to Sing? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart VII (23:03 – 26:31)I Have a Deep Desire to be in Heaven with Christ. Is That Feeling Healthy and Christ-Exalting? — 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 California's elections, the controversy over 60 Minutes, Barry Diller's play to get into gambling industry, the corruption of gambling and “prediction markets,” and the major shark problem of South Africa's new Club Med.Part I (00:14 – 10:45)Mail-In Voting, Progressivism's Chokehold, a History of a Male-Only Governors, and More: Christians Should Take Notice of California's ElectionsWhy Hasn't California Elected a Woman Governor? by The New York Times (Heather Knight, Soumya Karlamangla, and Jill Cowan)Part II (10:45 – 17:40)The Controversy Over 60 Minutes: Scott Pelley Fired as CBS News is Setting Iconic 60 Minutes Program on a New TrajectoryPart III (17:40 – 20:25)Barry Diller Sees the Future? Media Billionaire Makes Play to Get Into Gambling IndustryPart IV (20:25 – 21:31)Insider Information: Multiple Headlines Reveal the Corruption That Comes With Gambling and “Prediction Markets”Part V (21:31 – 26:46)Bull Sharks, Great Whites, and Tiger Sharks, Oh My: South Africa's New Club Med Has a Major Shark ProblemNobody Can Agree How to Keep the Sharks Out of South Africa's New Club Med by The Wall Street Journal (Alexandra Wexler)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 – 10:09)About One-Third of the U.S. Population Now Lives Where Euthanasia is Legal: This is a Dark DevelopmentPart II (10:09 – 17:45)A Case of Deadly Empathy: Two Parents Support 19-Year-Old Daughter's Desire for Euthanasia, Even Unto Her DeathThe Parents Who Let Their Daughter Die by The Free Press (Rupa Subramanya)Part III (17:45 – 26:12)The Parable of Maine's Senatorial Election: The Moral Conundrum and Realism of Elections Raised by the Case of Graham PlatnerSign 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 – 15:22)James Talarico, Theological Liberal: Talarico's Brand of “Christianity” is No Christianity at AllAre Texans Ready for Talarico's Kind of Christianity? by The New York Times (Ruth Graham and J. David Goodman)Texans Will Decide if Jesus Was a Lefty by The Atlantic (Elizabeth Bruenig)Part II (15:22 – 20:24)The Book of Common Worship vs. James Talarico: James Talarico Contradicts His Denomination's Confessional Documents As Well as Historic, Orthodox, Biblical ChristianityDemocrat Strategists Asked ChatGPT To Create A Christian Candidate. They Got James Talarico. by Daily Wire (Allie Beth Stuckey)Talarico candidacy spotlights contrasting views of Christianity by Texarkana GazettePart III (20:24 – 22:43)James Talarico and the SBC: Talarico's Grandfather was a Moderate SBC Pastor in the 1960s, and It Shows in the Life and Theology of His GrandsonPart IV (22:43 – 26:41)Gov. Beshear Says, ‘Happy Pride, Y'all': Kentucky Governor Signals to the Left on His LGBTQ SupportGov. Andy Beshear recognizes June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Kentucky by Lexington Herald Leader (Hannah Pinski)Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

In this episode of YMU, Danny, Isaiah, Josh, and Rebecca discuss how various books and authors have deepened their faith, as well as books they most recommend to youth ministers and students. With schools out for the summer, having extra resources such as reading suggestions for students, is a great way to continue to minister to your students and leaders even if many of them are traveling for the summer months. Best New Books For Youth Ministers: Rooted's 2025 Book Awards - Rooted Ministry Best New Books for Teenagers: Rooted 2025 Book Awards - Rooted Ministry Preparing for College - Rooted Ministry 10ofThose.com - Great resource to buy books in bulk orders Foundational Books for Leaders Josh Hussung: The Pursuit of Holiness (Jerry Bridges): Provided categories for understanding the battle against sin; now a required read for his interns. The Dangerous Duty of Delight (John Piper): A foundational text on finding joy in God as a means of glorifying Him. Isaiah Marshall: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: Inspiring story of faith and justice despite immense suffering. Danny Kwon: Prodigal God (Tim Keller): Shifted perspective from the younger son to the older, legalistic son, helping him minister to those in a fundamentalist church context. Becca Heck: Prodigal God (Tim Keller): Pivotal read that introduced the full gospel of grace, countering a fundamentalist upbringing. Hinds' Feet on High Places (Hannah Hurnard): An allegorical journey of following the Good Shepherd through life's challenges. Recommended Books for Students Gifting Strategy: Becca Heck gifts graduating seniors a book with a personal note and a 5-year ""keep"" rule. Rationale: Accounts for students' spiritual growth during college, ensuring the book is available when they are ready for it. Josh Hussung: Mere Christianity (C.S. Lewis): Strong apologetics for Christian students. The Screwtape Letters (C.S. Lewis): Insightful allegory on spiritual warfare. Don't Waste Your Life (John Piper): A common graduation gift from his church, often appreciated more after college. Danny Kwon: Prodigal God (Tim Keller): Easy-to-read, thin, and non-intimidating for senior high students. Isaiah Marshall: The Wounded Healer (Henri Nouwen): Helps students embrace vulnerability and pain as a path to effective ministry. Ecclesiastes: Puts life's pursuits in perspective, revealing their meaninglessness apart from God. Becca Heck: Ragamuffin Gospel (Brennan Manning): Opened up a world of grace, especially for students from sheltered backgrounds. Prayer in the Night (Tish Harrison Warren): A solid resource for processing grief, relevant for students facing major life transitions. Life of the Beloved (Henri Nouwen): A small book on understanding one's identity as a beloved child of God. The Art of Self-Forgetfulness (Tim Keller): A classic on humility. Follow the YMU podcast and download it wherever you find your podcasts Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

As we begin our Summer in the Psalms series this Summer, we're getting to hear from my friend, Cole Feix, as he helps us understand the Psalms as "the nervous system of the Bible."Cole Feix is the Pastor of Carlton Landing Community Church in Oklahoma, the founder of So We Speak Media, and a director of the Library Co. He has a PhD from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and is an adjunct professor at Oklahoma Baptist University. He lives in southeast Oklahoma with his wife and three daughters. C A N D A C E  C O F E Rauthor + speaker ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠youtube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠facebook⁠

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 08:04)Russian Attack Drone Hits Romanian Apartment Complex: This Was Not an Accident. Russia Really Doesn't Even Want You to Think It Was an Accident.Part II (08:04 – 14:36)Racial Justice at the Supreme Court: The Court Rules Against Intentional Effort to Undermine Defendant Having a Jury of His PeersPitchford v. Cain by The Supreme Court of the United StatesPart III (14:36 – 20:34)The Explosion of the Blue Origin Rocket: This Is Part of a Huge Technological RevolutionMassive Blue Origin rocket explosion gives edge to Elon Musk in space race by The Washington Post (Faiz Siddiqui and Carolyn Y. Johnson)Part IV (20:34 – 25:24)The Moral Context of Investing: Initial Public Offering (IPO) of SpaceX Raises Big Issues and Unprecedented Expectations But There is Real Value (Unlike a Prediction Market)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, Caleb is joined by Levi Secord (DEdMin, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) pastor of Christ Bible Church in Roseville, MN to discuss his new book Servant, Not Savior. Together, they offer a compelling biblical vision to help Christians understand their role and responsibilities within God's creation and civil government. Resources: ​Servant Not Savior: An Introduction to the Bible's Teaching about Civil Government by Levi Secord​Did America Have a Christian Founding?: Separating Modern Myth from Historical Truth by Mark David Hall​A Christian Manifesto by Francis Shaeffer​The Ezra Institute

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

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 doctor who made a MAID assessment outside a Tim Hortons in Canada that led to the patient's death, the decline in birth rates happening everywhere, and how sin has led to the birth rate crisis.Part I (00:14 – 10:20)Doctor Makes MAID Assessment Outside Tim Hortons: The Culture of Death Has Reached New Depths of Evil in CanadaOntario man dies of MAID after being assessed outside Tim Hortons by National Post (Sharon Kirkey)Part II (10:20 – 19:07)The Decline in Birth Rates is Happening Everywhere: The Surprising Trends Causing Catastrophic Birth Rates Have Been a Longtime ComingWhy birth rates are falling everywhere all at once by The Financial Times (John Burn-Murdoch)Part III (19:07 – 25:23)The Spiritual Problem of Falling Birth Rates: Sin is the Ultimate Root of This Crisis and Not Just External FactorsSign 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 special episode of the Rooted Parent podcast, Anna sports down with mother of two Sharonda Cooper to discuss her new devotional study, Wisdom for Parenting. The wisdom principles they discuss are applicable to parents at every stage of the parenting journey.  Sharonda Cooper serves as a content coordinator of women's initiatives at the Gospel Coalition. She holds two engineering degrees from MIT and is pursuing an MDiv in apologetics and philosophy from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. An author and contributor to several books, Sharonda and her family live in Texas. Rooted Recommends: Wisdom For Parenting Be Thou My Vision: God's Wisdom, Presence, and Provision in Parenting by Christina Fox Parenting Out of the Wisdom of Scripture Parenting on the Precipice by Phil Cotnoir Wisdom for Parenting by Sharonda Cooper   Follow us @therootedministry! Subscribe to the Rooted Parent Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted by Anna Meade Harris, author of God's Grace for Every Family: Biblical Encouragement for Single-Parent Families and the Churches That Seek to Love Them Well, and Cameron Cole, author of Heavenward: How Eternity Can Change Your Life on Earth and Therefore I Have Hope: 12 Truths That Comfort, Sustain, and Redeem in Tragedy.

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 Senate runoff in Texas, the populist shift in the Republican and Democratic Parties, the end of the Stephen Colbert Show, and the influence of comedy on the morality of society.Part I (00:14 – 10:57)Big Shift in Texas: Attorney General Ken Paxton Defeats Senator John Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate RacePart II (10:57 – 19:37)An Autopsy of the Democratic Party in 2024: Democrats are Reeling, and the 2028 Election Might Be Between Two Populist PartiesFive Takeaways From the DNC's 2024 ‘Autopsy' by The Wall Street Journal (Tarini Parti and John McCormick)Poll Suggests a Possible Path Forward for Democrats by The New York Times (Nate Cohn)Part III (19:37 – 26:37)Stephen Colbert's Last Show: Christians Should Never Underestimate the Power of Comedy on the Larger SocietySign 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.

Nate Akin gives a talk on Multiplying Men, Marriages, and Ministry at the 2026 Pillar Intensive at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 09:57)The Asymmetry in World Crises: The Ceasefire Discussion Brings Very Different Pressures on the U.S. and IranU.S. and Iran work toward deal to extend ceasefire and reopen Strait of Hormuz by The Washington Post (Sammy Westfall, Natalie Allison, John Hudson and Susannah George)Part II (09:57 – 15:10)Another Shooting at the White House: What Tragedy Quickly Reveals About Limitations of Human Knowledge in a Fallen WorldShooter killed near the White House was previously charged with trespassing by The Washington Post (Warren P. Strobel, Sammy Westfall, Aaron Schaffer and Salvador Rizzo)Part III (15:10 – 28:08)The Pope's Warning Against A.I.: Pope Leo XIV Releases First Encyclical Letter, and It's a Massive Warning Against Artificial IntelligenceEncyclical Letter Magnifica Humanitas of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence by The Holy See (Pope Leo XIV)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 main stage message from the 2025 Rooted Conference, Syler Thomas walks through Acts 9:15–16 to explore the role of suffering in the life of the Church. Centered on the call of Paul, Syler highlights three key truths: - At the core of our faith is a suffering Savior. - If God's chosen instrument was called to suffer, we too should be prepared. - How the Church responds to suffering sets her apart from the world. This message challenges and encourages leaders to embrace suffering as part of God's redemptive work in and through His people. Syler Thomas is a native Texan who has been the student ministries pastor at Christ Church in Lake Forest, Illinois, since 1998. He writes a column for YouthWorker Journal, has had articles published in Leadership Journal and the Chicago Tribune, and is the co-author of two books. Syler and his wife, Heidi, have four kids. Youth Ministry Curriculum, Articles, Resources & Books: Suffering Rooted Ministry Resources on Suffering Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates. Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Third Avenue Baptist ChurchLouisville, KYJoshua 6:1-27May 24, 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 – 13:01)They Have Never Heard of the Ten Commandments? American Students Are Losing Even Basic Knowledge of the Bible Ivy League students are suffering from religious illiteracy by Washington Post (Gregory Conti)Part II (13:01 – 18:37)Why Was The Conservative Resurgence So Important? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing The Truth and Unity Amendment by (Albert Mohler)Part III (18:37 – 23:41)Should We Vote Based on Households Rather Than Individuals? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingActs 1-12 For You: Charting the Birth of the Church by (Albert Mohler)Part IV (23:41 – 27:31)Have Miraculous Gifts Ceased Today? — 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 – 12:34)High Crimes and High Stakes: The Indictment of Raúl CastroGet That SOB, Mr. President by National Review Part II (12:34 – 21:41)A Party Reshaped by Trump: Lawmakers Cassidy and Massie, among other Trump critics, ousted in Republican PrimariesPart III (21:41 – 26:18)‘Red getting Redder and Blue getting Bluer': The Deepening Worldview Divide of American PoliticsDonald Trump, May 19, 2026, 12:30 PM by Truth SocialSign 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 – 11:35)Warfare Is Changing Before Our Eyes: The Rise of Autonomous Weapons and Drones Is Changing Modern WarfareMilitary Snipers Are Being Put Out of a Job by Drones by The Wall Street Journal (Alistair MacDonald)Part II (11:35 – 17:56)The Brave Boy in the Pear Tree: How a 12-Year-Old Hero in Ukraine Fought Back Against a Russian AttackIn northern Ukraine, it was boy vs. Russian drone. The boy won. by The Washington Post (Steve Hendrix and Kostiantyn Khudov)Part III (17:56 – 26:21)Christian Parents and Leaders Must Pay Attention: Recent Headlines Emphasize the Moral Threat of New TechnologyChatGPT became teen’s ‘illicit drug coach’ before death, lawsuit claims by USA Today (Mary Walrath-Holdridge)Can social media companies be sued for sexual videos? Supreme Court weighs in by USA Today (Maureen Groppe)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.

Eric Bancroft gives a talk on Pastoral Leadership at the 2026 Pillar Intensive at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 09:11)Rededicate 250: The Christian Worldview, the American Founding, and Current ControversyCue the Fireworks: America’s 250th opens with prayer and a fight by USA Today (Susan Page)Trump Administration Pushes Narrative of Christian Founding at Rally by The New York Times (Ruth Graham and Elizabeth Dias)Part II (09:11 – 10:58)Christianity and the The Enlightenment: Two Worldviews at the Founding of AmericaPart III (10:58 – 22:17)George Washington Praying is Scary? Secularists are Deeply Concerned over Christian imagery at Rededicate 250. Their Problem Is a Lot Older Than They ThinkHow an Image of Washington at Prayer Became a Touchstone for the Right by The New York Times (Jennifer Schuessler) Part IV (22:17 – 25:53)Coddled Students are Upset Someone Called them Coddled: NYU Students Attempt to Cancel Jonathan Haidt From Speaking at his own UniversityN.Y.U. Students Object to Speaker Who Calls Their Generation Coddled by The New York Times (Jeremy W. Peters and Matthew Haag)Pay Attention: Essential advice for the class of 2026 by The Atlantic (Jonathan Haidt)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 of YMU, Rebecca, Isaiah, Josh, and Danny discuss the very practical topic of rooming assignments for retreats and mission trips, as the summer youth ministry retreat and mission trip season approaches. They discuss various perspectives of how to handle rooming assignments with teenagers, as well as how to handle when students are not happy about who they are rooming with at a retreat or mission trip. They also discuss how they go about making room assignments, how they assign adult volunteers to rooms, and how to handle discipline issues with students in rooming situations at overnight activities.  Register to join us on Wednesday, June 3 at 1:00 CT for our next Rooted Webinar: Preparing for Summer Camp and Youth Service Trips Practical Advice for Planning Your Next Youth Retreat by Josh Hussung Planning Effective Youth Mission Trips by Ben Birdsong Summer Camp Parent Packet Sample by Josh Hussung Follow the YMU podcast and download it wherever you find your podcasts. Registration is open for the 2026 Rooted Conference in Nashville! Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 05:59)When Will the Nation Get This Right? The Supreme Court Hands Down a Disappointing Ruling on Abortion Drug MifepristonePart II (05:59 – 13:58)Statecraft Is Stagecraft: President Trump Returns from State Visit to ChinaPart III (13:58 – 19:24)An Astounding Political Development: C.I.A. Director Makes Historic Visit to CubaC.I.A. Director Visits Cuba as Tensions Rise and Island Runs Out of Oil by The New York Times (Julian E. Barnes, Michael Crowley, and Frances Robles)Part IV (19:24 – 22:47)Be Grateful the U.S. Is Not in Something Like the EU: Poland Recognizes So-Called Same-Sex Marriage for the First TimeWarsaw recognizes same-sex marriage from other EU countries for the first time by Le MondePoland Registers First Legally Recognized Same-Sex Marriage after EU Push by Hungarian Conservative (Joakim Scheffer)Part V (22:47 – 25:09)A Moment of Moral Clarity for the European Union: Why Christian Parents Should Be Even More Concerned about the Threat of Social Media Than the EUSign 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, KYJoshua 5:1–15May 17, 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.On today's edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the effect of falling birth rates on school closures, and he answers questions about young men and Christianity, Christian children in public schools, pledging allegiance to a country as a Christian, if Christians should encourage moral shame, and God's love within Calvinism.Part I (00:13 – 08:10)Falling Birth Rates and School Closures: The Effects of the Declining Birth Rate in the U.S. are Now Reaching School SystemsU.S. Schools Face a Crisis as the Number of Children Drops by The New York Times (Sarah Mervosh, Francesca Paris, and Claire Cain Miller)Part II (08:10 – 12:41)How Can I Encourage Young Men in My Ministry to Make the Sacrifices Necessary for a Healthy Christian Life? – Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart III (12:41 – 14:05)My Church Started a Podcast to Answer Questions From Sunday's Sermon, and a Woman is One of the Hosts Along with Pastors. Is That a Problem? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (14:05 – 18:39)Is It Wrong for Christians to Send Their Children to Public Schools in a Secular Society, Like Northern Ireland? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart V (18:39 – 21:32)Is It Wrong for Christians to Pledge Allegiance to the American Flag? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart VI (21:32 – 24:54)Should Christians Encourage Moral Shame? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart VII (24:54 – 30:28)I'm a 5-Point Calvinist. How Can God Love the Whole World But Condemn People to Hell? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter From a 15-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.On today's edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses if we are about to witness the fall of the British government, Barney Frank's dying words to the Democratic Party, the success of LGBTQ strategy, and a WNBA athlete who argues for biological males in all women's sports so long as they identify as women.Part I (00:14 – 02:46)Are We About to See the Fall of the British Government? Prime Minister Keir Starmer is Losing Massive Amounts of Support, And Big Trouble Comes HomePart II (02:46 – 15:20)Barney Frank's Dying Words: First Openly Homosexual Congressman Encourages Democratic Party to Pump the Brakes on the Trans Issue…But Only For NowBarney Frank, in Hospice, Has Advice for the Democrats by The New York Times (Jenna Russell)Barney Frank's final interview from hospice was painful. His comments on trans people made it worse by The Advocate (John Casey)Part III (15:20 – 21:16)The LGBTQ Playbook from Inside Its Movement: The Astounding Success of LGBTQ StrategyConservatives are turning to American voters to target trans rights by The Advocate (Christopher Wiggins)Part IV (21:16 – 24:46)WNBA Athlete Argues for Biological Males in All Women's Sports—So Long As They Identify As WomenI’m a WNBA player. Don’t use athletes like me to exclude trans women. by USA Today (Brianna Turner)Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

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 to watch for as President Trump goes to Beijing, Chinese spies in U.S. political offices, the theater of international diplomacy, and the end of Dr. Marty Makary's tenure as FDA Commissioner.Part I (00:13 – 12:57)Statecraft on the World Stage: What to Watch For as President Trump Goes to BeijingPart II (12:57 – 18:19)Chinese Spies in U.S. Political Offices: China is Seeking to Subvert the American System, Which Includes Infiltrating America With Its Own AgentsCalifornia Mayor Will Plead Guilty to Working as Agent of China by The New York Times (Pooja Salhotra)He Offered a Lawmaker's Aide Quick Cash. Was He Spying for China? by The New York Times (Dustin Volz)Part III (18:19 – 22:27)Diplomatic Security and President Trump's Visit to China: Honor, Dignity, and the Deeply Serious (and Sometimes Absurd) Theater of International DiplomacyHow to Avoid Fistfights and Poisonings at a World Leaders Summit by The Wall Street Journal (Lingling Wei)Part IV (22:27 – 25:43)Dr. Marty Makary Spends His Ninth Political Life: Dr. Makary is Out as FDA Commissioner – This Could Be a Big Win for the Pro-Life MovementHawley Statement on Resignation of FDA Commissioner Makary by U.S. Senator for Missouri (Sen. Joshua Hawley)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 war over redistricting, the increase in political polarization in the U.S., a seismic new trend for motherhood as single women are embracing motherhood without a husband.Part I (00:13 – 14:55)The Culture War Meets Redistricting: The Polarization is Going to Be Clear on the New Congressional MapRedistricting wars: Can our politics get any more polarized? (Yes) by USA Today (Susan Page)‘No Seat for Me': Virginia Democrats Are Forced to Play Musical Chairs by The New York Times (Reid J. Epstein)Part II (14:55 – 22:23)A Seismic Shift in Trends for Motherhood: Single Women are Choosing Motherhood Without a Husband – This is a Moral Revolution in More Ways Than OneWhy more women are choosing to be single mothers by NPR (Pallavi Gogoi, Ayesha Rascoe, Andrew Mambo, Jennifer Schmidt)Part III (22:23 – 27:31)The Flourishing of the Natural Family: Kids Need a Mom, a Dad, and Extended Family for 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 – 10:19)Putin Sends a New Signal: Is the Conflict in Ukraine Coming to an End? Clearly, Putin Is Running Out of Time, and Russians Know ItPutin says he thinks Ukraine conflict ‘coming to an end’ by BBC News (Claire Keenan)Vladimir Putin, the Man Who Broke Russia by The Wall Street Journal (Walter Russel Mead)Putin's Strongman Image Is Fading as Ukraine Brings War Home to Russia by The Wall Street Journal (Yaroslav Trofimov)Russia Has Lost More Than 350,000 Soldiers, New Estimate Finds by The New York Times (Paul Sonne)Part II (10:19 – 18:42)Who is Really in Control in Iran? It is Not Clear That the Supreme Leader is Really Supreme, Or Even FunctionalThe Real War for Iran's Future: Who Will Determine the Fate of the Islamic Republic? by Foreign Affairs (Afshon Ostovar)Part III (18:42 – 25:16)Another Deadly Virus? The Hantavirus is Dangerous and Deadly – But Public Health Officials Say This is Not Like CovidPart IV (25:16 – 27:53)Trampled by Elephants, Eaten by a Crocodile, Oh My – The Fallen World is a Dangerous PlaceBig game hunter trampled to death by elephants by The Telegraph (Ben Farmer)South African police airlift massive crocodile suspected of eating missing local by Fox News (Bonny Chu)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 effectiveness of cell phone bans in schools, YouTube in classrooms, the GUARD Act, Amsterdam’s ban on meat advertising for climate change, praying for a child’s salvation in view of God’s sovereignty, the big problem with a falling birth rate, meeting historical figures, the 10 Commandments and religious freedom, and if A.I. chatbots can become possessed by demonic forces.Part I (00:13 – 06:41)Cell Phone Bans in Schools, Do They Work? New Study Shows Positive Trends in Many Important CategoriesDid School Cellphone Bans Work? New Study Finds Mixed Results. by The New York Times (Dana Goldstein)Part II (06:41 – 11:02)YouTube is Taking Over Classrooms: The Concerning Amount of Social Media Finding Its Way into School CurriculaHow YouTube Took Over the American Classroom by The Wall Street Journal (Shalini Ramachandran)Part III (11:02 – 12:51)Guard Children From A.I. Chatbots: Senator Joshua Hawley’s GUARD Act Receives Unanimous Committee Vote — Now Will Both Houses of Congress Vote to Protect Children?Senator Hawley's GUARD Act to Protect Kids from AI Chatbots Passes Committee Unanimously by U.S. Senator for Missouri (Senator Josh Hawley)Part IV (12:51 – 14:52)Amsterdam Bans Advertising Meat for Climate Change: The Left's Cultural Insanity is Strong on Both Sides of the AtlanticThis ban on advertising meat is the nanny state at its silliest by The Washington Post (The Editorial Board)Part V (14:52 – 18:25)How Do I Pray for My Children and Encourage Them to Faith When the Bible Puts Forth Such a Big View of God's Sovereignty? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart VI (18:25 – 21:15)What is the Big Problem with the Falling Birth Rate? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart VII (21:15 – 22:50)If You Could Meet One Historical Figure, Who Would It Be and Why? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter From a 13-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart VIII (22:50 – 24:30)Why Does Posting the 10 Commandments Not Violate the Religious Freedom of an Atheist Teacher? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart IX (24:30 – 26:09)Can Chatbots Become Possessed by Demonic Forces? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingSign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today's edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the trend of the rise of church attendance, the life and legacy of Ted Turner, and the politics, morality, and ridiculous fashions of the Met Gala.Part I (00:13 – 13:38)Church Attendance is Higher in New Report– What is Going on with the Trend of the Rise in Church Attendance?Study: In-person worship attendance in U.S rises for first time in decades by NPR (Jason DeRose)Worship attendance at churches up for the first time in decades, according to new report by Religion News Service (Bob Smietana)Signs of Rebound Amid Uneven Recovery: The Changing Congregational Landscape by Hartford Institute for Religion Research“This Place Means Everything to Me”: Key Findings From a National Survey of Post-Pandemic United States by Hartford Institute for Religion ResearchPart II (13:38 – 22:58)Media Titan “Mouth of the South” Dies at 87: The Life and Legacy of Ted TurnerTed Turner, Creator of CNN and the 24-Hour News Cycle, Dies at 87 by The New York Times (Jonathan Kandell)Part III (22:58 – 27:37)Carnality, Consumerism, and the Cultural Elites at Their Most Elite: The Politics, Morality, and Ridiculous Fashions of the Met GalaMet Gala isn’t frivolous. Fashion matters more than ever. by USA Today (Kofi Mframa)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 Trump Administration's investigation into Smith College for admitting biological males, the moral revolution's influence on foreign policy, and new technology that supposedly proves you are human online.Part I (00:13 – 11:07)The Trump Administration Investigates Smith College on Title IX Breach: If You Admit Biological Male Bodies, Guess What? You are No Longer a Women's CollegeTrump administration investigates Smith College for admitting transgender women by The Guardian (Rachel Leingang)Part II (11:07 – 15:18)Canada Moves Toward Europe and Europe Keeps the Moral Revolution at Full Speed—Big Lessons Go Deeper Than Foreign PolicyCarney Pulls Canada Closer to Europe as Both Struggle With Trump by The New York Times (Matina Stevis-Gridneff)Part III (15:18 – 18:51)The LGBTQ Revolution Marks European Milestones: The Moral Revolution Continues to Cause Historic Shifts in Global SceneAre you human? New tool aims to help prove you’re not A.I. by USA Today (Jennifer Jolly)Part IV (18:51 – 26:27)Look into The Orb? Mark of the Beast? New Technologies Supposedly Prove You Are Human Online. What's Next?Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

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 influence criminal gangs have on the world scene right now, the U.S. indictment of governor of Sinaloa, Mayor Mamdani's cold shoulder to King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Justice Alito's pause on the abortion pill ban, and pro-life advocates' pressing questions about President Trump.Part I (00:14 – 10:40)How Do Pirates Have So Much Power? The Surprising Influence Criminal Gangs Have on the World Scene Right NowPart II (10:40 – 15:32)The Battle of Order vs. Disorder in Mexico: The U.S. Indicts Governor of Mexican State of SinaloaThe U.S. Indicts a Mexican Governor by The Wall Street Journal (Mary Anastasia O'Grady)Part III (15:32 – 19:16)Mayor Mamdani Gives Cold Shoulder to King Charles III and Queen Camilla: Gotham's Mayor and the Leftism Underneath His Avoidance of UK King and QueenWhy Mayor Mamdani Didn't Roll Out the Red Carpet for the Royals by The New York Times (Emma Goldberg)Part IV (19:16 – 22:29)Why Did Justice Alito Put a Pause on the Abortion Pill Ban? Justice Alito is Sending a Message: “Start the Paperwork Now.”Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Access to Abortion Pill by Mail by The New York Times (Ann E. Marimow and Pam Belluck)Part V (22:29 – 25:49)Pro-Life Advocates Press Questions About President Trump – Life and Death is on the Line in This Issue, Mr. PresidentThe Antiabortion Movement Is Turning on Trump by The Wall Street Journal (Philip Wegmann, Liz Essley Whyte, and Jennifer Calfas)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 appeals court that blocked Biden's abortion pill policy, a Kentucky judge who raised the definition of “human being” in abortion ban, and the end of Spirit Airlines.Part I (00:13 – 10:20)Appeals Court Blocks Biden Abortion Pill Policy: This Has Massive Implications , and It Reveals the Dividing Lines Over the Issue of LifeAppeals court limits abortion pill access nationwide by The Washington Post (Rachel Roubein and Praveena Somasundaram)Democrats erupt over abortion pill block: ‘We won't stop fighting' by The Hill (Steff Danielle Thomas)A huge victory for life and for women's health by WORLD OpinionsPart II (10:20 – 18:07)Kentucky Judge Raises Definition of “Human Being” in Abortion Ban: Kentucky Court Takes on Issues of Human Dignity and IVFKentucky judge strikes down definition of ‘human being' in abortion ban by Louisville Public Media (Sylvia Goodman and Joe Sanka)Part III (18:07 – 25:32)Did Spirit Airlines Run Out of Spirit? No, the Budget Airline Ran Out of Money, With Big LessonsSign 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 controversy over new biopic of Michael Jackson, why he aired Cole Allen's manifesto, if a wife's refusal to be a pastor's wife disqualifies her husband from pastoral ministry, loved ones with diminished faculties at the end of life, a Baptist university allowing an LGBTQ group to hold events on its campus, and the ‘biblicality' of women teaching men in a parachurch context.Part I (00:13 – 09:44)The Controversy Over ‘Michael': Sanitized Biopic of Michael Jackson Raises Massive Moral Issues – Even Secularists are Appalled by the Way the Story is SanitizedThe ‘distorted' Michael Jackson film you'll never get to see by The Telegraph (Liam Kelly)Michael Jackson's Music Was Too Big to Be Canceled by The New York Times (Ben Sisario)‘Michael' Review: A Spotless Biopic of the King of Pop by The Wall Street Journal (Kyle Smith)Part II (09:44 – 14:01)Was It Wrong to Air Cole Allen's Manifesto After His Attempted Assassination of President Trump? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart III (14:01 – 16:44)I'm Called to Pastoral Ministry, But My Wife Does Not Want to Be a Pastor's Wife. Does That Disqualify Me? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (16:44 – 20:20)What About Loved Ones with Diminished Mental Faculties at the End of Life? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart V (20:20 – 21:17)What are Your Thoughts on a Baptist University Allowing an LGBTQ Group to Hold Events on Its Campus? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart VI (21:17 – 26:00)What is the ‘Biblicality' of Women Teaching Men In a Parachurch Context? — 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 – 12:18)The Politics of Drawing Congressional Districts: The Supreme Court's Decision on Voting Rights Act Incites ControversyLouisiana v. Callais by The Supreme Court of the United StatesSupreme Court limits key provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act by The Washington Post (Justin Jouvenal and Patrick Marley)Part II (12:18 – 18:17)Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman: Techno Silicon Valley Titans Square Off in Courtroom in OaklandThe unflattering secrets revealed so far in Elon Musk's latest legal feud by The Washington Post (Shira Ovide and Gerrit De Vynck)Part III (18:17 – 23:10)The Controversial Leaked Remarks of a British Ambassador: U.K. Ambassador to the U.S. Gets in Hot Water Over Comments on U.S. and PM Keir Starmer and Great Britain in Leaked RemarksU.K. ambassador, in leaked remarks, said the “one country” with a “special relationship” with the U.S. is “probably Israel” by CBS News (Frank Andrews)Part IV (23:10 – 25:25)The Assisted Dying Bill in Britain Will Return: The Battle with the Culture of Death ContinuesIn Britain, 7 Unelected Lords Helped Block an Assisted Dying Bill by The New York Times (Stephen Castle)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 speech and visit of King Charles III, the new indictment against James Comey, the much-deserved indictment of the SLPC, and a 91-year-old woman who was unresponsive for days only to be found playing video games.Part I (00:13 – 11:36)The King's Speech: King Charles III Makes State Visit to the U.S. and Delivers Message to a Joint Meeting of CongressPart II (11:36 – 15:59)A New Indictment Against Former FBI Director James Comey: The Investigation into James Comey Gets More Complicated … And InterestingTrump Administration Secures New Indictment Against Comey by The New York Times (Devlin Barrett and Tyler Pager)Part III (15:59 – 23:53)The Much-Deserved Indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center: The Hateful and Hypocritical SLPC Charges for Funneling Money to Hate GroupsThe Southern Poverty Law Indictment by The Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)Part IV (23:53 – 25:56)A Parable of Our Age: A 91-Year-Old Woman Goes Unresponsive to Family for Days and Is Found In House Playing Video GamesSign 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 charge of attempted assassination of the President of the United States brought against Cole Allen, the historic shift in security of the President of the United States Saturday's attack will lead to, and the visit of King Charles III to the U.S.Part I (00:14 – 10:41)The Attempted Assassination of the President of the United States: Federal Prosecutors Pursue Historic and Deadly Serious Charge Against Cole Tomas AllenRead White House Correspondents' Dinner suspect Cole Allen's full anti-Trump manifesto by The New York Post (Steven Nelson and Chris Nesi)Part II (10:41 – 16:01)This Will Lead to an Historic Shift in Security of the President of the United States: The Would-Be Assassin of President Trump Never Should Have Been This ClosePart III (16:01 – 00:06)King Charles III Comes to the United States: U.S. and Great Britain Look to Improve Historically But Strained RelationshipKing Charles hopes to mend rift with US. Is he up to the task? by USA Today (Michael 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.