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Welcome to the World, Trig Paxson Van Palin

A little boy with an extra chromosome was born on April 18. His name is Trig Paxson Van Palin and his new home is the Alaska Governor’s Mansion in Juneau. His mom is Governor Sarah Palin, who along with her husband Todd, has welcomed Trig as their second son and fifth child.

The Politics of Religion — A Secularist Attempt

Mary Warnock, formally known as Baroness Warnock of Weeke, is one of the most influential figures in the field of biomedical ethics and ethical philosophy. She emerged in the international limelight in 1984 when she headed the committee that brought the so-called “Warnock Report” that legalized IVF procedures in Great Britain.

Under Attack in California: The Right to Discipline

California Assemblywoman Sally Lieber is once again making headlines for her efforts to outlaw corporal punishment. On today’s program, Dr. Mohler examines her bill, explains its dangers, and reminds Christian parents of the importance of biblical discipline.

The Real Issue with Sen. Obama’s Comments

The news media and political pundits have been dissecting the now infamous comments of Sen. Barack Obama in which he told a group in San Francisco that hard economic times explain why some people cling to religion, guns, and certain political convictions.

Making Sense of the “Compassion Forum”

When Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama took the stage last night at the so-called “Compassion Forum” in Grantham, PA, issues of faith and religion were at the center of much of the conversation. The event was punctuated by the controversy surrounding some of Sen. Obama’s recent statements about religion and politics. On today’s program, Dr….

Politics in the Pulpit

The firestorm of controversy surrounding incendiary statements made by Jeremiah Wright, Barack Obama’s pastor, has prompted a conversation about the place of politics in the pulpit. On today’s program, guest host Russell Moore discusses the issue with Mark Dever, pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC.

ON FAITH — Character and Leadership

The editors of The Washington Post and Newsweek asked the On Faith panel to answer this question: What does the Eliot Spitzer scandal say about our public and private morality? Should he have resigned?

A Bolt From the Blue — A Homeschooling Decision in California

Like a bolt from the blue, a California appeals court has ruled that the state’s parents have no constitutional right to homeschool their own children. In a flash, a child welfare case that no one had noticed has become a flash point of controversy in the nation. Will homeschooling be ruled illegal in California? On…

Barack Obama, Change, and Racial Reconciliation

The surging candidacy of Barack Obama has prompted many to ask whether Americans have finally overcome their regrettable history of racism and segregation. On today’s program, guest host Russell Moore considers what the Obama candidacy means for American culture at large and for the church in particular.

Rethinking Christian Conservatism

What does Christian conservatism really look like? Does it inevitably mean subscription to every tenet of a political platform? Or does it mean calling for a counter-cultural return to “first ideas” such as the priority of the family? On today’s program, Dr. Mohler is joined by Rod Dreher, author of Crunchy Cons for a thoughtful…

Is A New Great Awakening On The Way?

Jim Wallis’ new book suggests that a new Great Awakening is on the way and it will dramatically change–for the better–the way in which Americans of faith conceive of their political engagement. On today’s program, Dr. Mohler welcomes Wallis by phone for a discussion about the book.

Bringing A Christian Worldview To the Ballot

With Super Tuesday only days away, a large number of Christians in America will go to the polls and cast their ballot for their party’s nominee. But should Christians have a distinct political and theological grid that they use in weighing their options? On today’s program, Dr. Mohler offers his own “patented” formula.


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“The Lady’s Not for Turning” — Margaret Thatcher and the Leadership of Conviction

Margaret Thatcher, one of the most significant leaders of the 20th century, died yesterday at age 87. A model of convictional leadership, Margaret Thatcher became almost universally known as Britain’s “Iron Lady.” In May 1979, Margaret Thatcher moved into No. 10 Downing Street and changed the course of British history. Beyond this, Lady Thatcher changed the terms of debate on both sides of the Atlantic and left a legacy of leadership that should inspire generations to come.

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“And Them That Mourn” — Celebrating Christmas in the Face of Grief and Death

Families across the Christian world are gathering for Christmas even now, with caravans of cars and planeloads of passengers headed to hearth and home. Christmas comes once again, filled with the joy, expectation, and sentiment of the season. It is a time for children, who fill homes with energy, excitement, and sheer joy. And it is a time for the aged, who cherish Christmas memories drawn from decades of Christmas celebrations. Even in an age of mobility, families do their best to gather as extended clans, drawn by the call of Christmas.

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The Briefing, Wednesday, October 31, 2012

TODAY: Hurricane Sandy turns deadly, a moral crisis for The New York Times, a failed argument for medical marijuana, and the United Nations calls for decriminalizing prostitution and renaming it “sex work.” I discuss all these in today’s edition of The Briefing: A Daily Analysis of News and Events from a Christian Worldview.

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The Briefing, Tuesday, October 30, 2012

TODAY: Hurricane Sandy slams into the Northeastern Atlantic coastline, Halloween turns grisly for children, some churches push “Souls to the Polls,” and Thomas Friedman tries to redefine “pro-life.” I discuss all these in today’s edition of The Briefing: A Daily Analysis of News and Events from a Christian Worldview.

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