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The Briefing, Friday, November 30, 2012

TODAY: Another Decision Day at the Supreme Court — Marriage on the Line / Does the Fiscal Cliff Really Matter? / The Gender Police Hit a Toy Store / The United Nations Grants Palestinians Observer State Status, But Where is the State? I discuss all these and more in today’s edition of The Briefing: A Daily Analysis of News and Events from a Christian Worldview.

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The Briefing 08-02-12

Federal Reserve’s Statement After Its Meeting Wednesday… Author Gore Vidal Dies… Partisan Divide Growing On Gay Marriage… Michael Phelps: Most Decorated Olympian In History

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A tale of two mine disasters… The legal complications of cohabitation… Elites look at the Elites… Poverty in the suburbs… Aging and the economy… Why Latinos age differently… and second thoughts on marijuana in California

Render Unto Caesar? On Paying Taxes After Obamacare

The recent passage of health care legislation by the United States Congress has many Christians concerned that their tax dollars could potentially be used to subsidize government-funded abortions.  On today’s show, Dr. Mohler discusses this important topic.  In the book of Mark, Jesus replies to those who sought to trap him to render under Caesar…

Limiting Our Carbon Footprint: No More Babies

What do birth rates and greenhouse gasses have in common? Nothing. Unless you’re debating whether or not to have children because you’re concerned about the reach of your green footprint. Researchers at Oregon State University are encouraging couples to take this line of thinking. They have recently published a study arguing that the world’s carbon…

Bruce Ware on “Big Truths for Young Hearts”

Ever thought of reading systematic theology to your kids at bedtime? Well, Bruce Ware did. A professor of theology and the president of the Evangelical Theological Society, Dr. Ware’s new book–Big Truths for Small Hearts–is a tremendous resource for Christian parents. He joins Dr. Mohler on the program today for a special conversation.

Rethinking Retirement

The economic downturn has forced many Americans to delay retirement, if not abandon the concept entirely. But where does retirement fit in a Christian worldview? On today’s program, Dr. Mohler discusses these issues and traces the history of the concept of retirement in modern life.

The Delay of Marriage and the Decline of Church Attendance

W. Bradford Wilcox of the University of Virginia has written a must-read article in the “Houses of Worship” column of The Wall Street Journal. Wilcox considers the impact of the expansion of the government sector in American society, concluding that as the “welfare state” expands, the church recedes as the source of needed charity and…

TIME Magazine on “10 Ideas Changing the World Right Now”

TIME magazine’s current cover story is “10 Ideas Changing the World Right Now.”  The March 23, 2009 issue of the magazine is supertitled, “Annual Special Issue.”  As the contents page describes the edition, the focus is on “ten new ideas for our times.”

When the Recession Hits the Christian Home

Families everywhere are experiencing tremendous economic hardship and Christian families have not been immune to these difficulties. But how do Christian convictions on family, gender roles, and work intersect with economic strain? On today’s program guest host Russell Moore welcomes pastor and author Mark Chanski for a helpful discussion on how the economy affects Christian…

Are Human Beings a Negative Cost?

When one of the British government’s leading environmental advisors suggested that responsible families should have no more than two children in efforts to combat overpopulation, a storm of controversy ensued. On today’s program, Dr. Mohler looks at Sir Jonathan Porritt’s comments and the worldview behind them.

What Is Christian Economic Responsibility?

Are evangelical churches rightly understanding basic ideas of Christian economic responsibility? Only a day after the House of Representatives passed Pres. Obama’s $819 billion stimulus plan, guest host Russell Moore welcomes guests Marvin Olasky and Eric Sapp to the program. Olasky is provost of The King’s College and editor-in-chief of WORLD. Sapp, a founding partner…


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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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