The Briefing with Albert Mohler

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 07:40)Garland v. Cargill is About Much More Than Bump Stocks: Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Case That Is Really About the Overreach of Administrative StateGun ‘Bump Stocks’ at the Supreme Court by The Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)Part II (07:40 - 14:01)Government’s Proper Role Made Clear: FDA Rightly Responds to Lead Exposure in ChildrenWhat to Know about Lead Exposure in Children by The New York Times (Christina Jewett)Part III (14:01 - 18:15)Words Matter: French President Macron Goes Out of Bounds With NATO Allies — Contra France’s President, NATO Does Not Need to Put Ground Troops in UkrainePart IV (18:15 - 22:11)Germany Decriminalizes Cannabis: The Liberal Legal Move Preceded by Generational and Political ShiftGermany legalises cannabis for personal use by Financial Times (Sam Jones)Part V (22:11 - 24:52)Senator Mitch McConnell Announces Forthcoming Step Down: November 2024 Will Bring a New Party Leader for RepublicansSign 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.

Arab American voters in Michigan send a message to President Biden. Palestinian Authority resigns, casting doubt on two-state solution. Sweden and Finland consider joining NATO due to ongoing conflict with Russia. Central Park Zoo's famous owl, Flaco, tragically dies after building strike.

Debates on social media censorship, champion of animal rights, Steven Wise's legacy, Governor Newsom's abortion ad campaign in conservative states

The clash of worldviews over defining life in Alabama, Christian agreement on rights from God, Justice Alito's warning on religious persecution, and Russia's mysterious dissident disappearance

Exploring the impact of negative political ads on voter behavior, the evolution of conservatism from Buckley to current figures, the role of parachurch ministry, the quest for unbiased news sources, challenges of teaching in secular higher education, debate on sending kids to public colleges, and the appropriateness of Christians pledging allegiance to the flag.

US vetoes UN ceasefire, Interpol misuse, Alabama IVF ruling sparks fear and debate on embryo personhood, theological controversies across centuries

Greece legalizes same-sex marriage despite Orthodox Church opposition. St. Patrick's Cathedral hosts controversial transgender memorial service. LGBTQ activists challenge traditional views, emphasizing unchanging gender categories.

Alabama Supreme Court rules that frozen human embryos are children, challenging the concept of human dignity. Post-Roe v. Wade, increased prenatal testing raises ethical questions. Debate on the safety of telemedicine abortions vs clinic procedures, highlighting moral concerns.

Topics include Russia's silencing of opposition, tensions with the US over a killer satellite, Trump's fraud verdict, and theological controversies.

Parents' increasing involvement in their adult children's lives, the concept of neurodiversity and its relation to sin, the moral implications of Christians watching sports, balancing order and respect for worship with the presence of young children, trading distractions for the preached word and Voice College Preview Day event.