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California Prop 4: Abortion, Parental Authority, and Child Safety

Voters in California are now accustomed to a long list of ballot initiatives every election season, some more noteworthy than others. This November, Proposition 4 will present Californians with the opportunity to demand that doctors notify an adult family member before performing an abortion on an under-18-year-old girl. On today’s program, Dr. Mohler looks at…

Raising Children in an Affluent Society

Americans have never lived in a period of greater and more widespread affluence. But how does this unprecedented level of affluence impact the Christian family? On today’s program, Dr. Mohler explores how parents can thoughtfully and biblically shepherd their children in a world of wealth and rising lifestyle expectations.

The Christian Family and Teenage Pregnancy

The recent news that Alaska Governor Sarah Palin’s seventeen year-old unmarried daughter is pregnant sparked a firestorm of conversation in the political world. But the dilemma of a teenage pregnancy is one that American families regularly face, including Christian homes. On today’s program, Dr. Mohler explores the issue and offers some suggestions on how Christian…

The Christian Family and Teenage Pregnancy

The recent news that Alaska Governor Sarah Palin’s seventeen year-old unmarried daughter is pregnant sparked a firestorm of conversation in the political world. But the dilemma of a teenage pregnancy is one that American families regularly face, including Christian homes. On today’s program, Dr. Mohler explores the issue and offers some suggestions on how Christian…

Parenting and the Internet: “Spying” on Our Kids?

A recent op-ed in The New York Times by novelist Harlan Coben generated a bit of discussion when he argued that parents should install spyware on their children’s computers to track their activity. On today’s program, Dr. Mohler looks at Mr. Coben’s article as well as the response to it and asks what it all…

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…

Boys Being Diagnosed As … Boys

The number of children — especially boys — diagnosed with ADHD has skyrocketed in recent years. On today’s show, Dr. Mohler says while some boys may well have some kind of genuine problem, the vast majority appear to be diagnosed as, well . . . boys.

Shirking Our Parental Responsibility

A recent cover story in The Wall Street Journal reports about the controversy surrounding the school district superintendent in Argyle, Texas. When Jason Ceyanes began enforcing the district’s dress code at school dances and also banned “grinding” or “freak dancing,” the student body was less than pleased. But surprisingly, a number of parents joined their…

Making The Right Educational Choice For Your Children

More and more Christians are exiting America’s public schools, leaving many to ask what their options are. On today’s program, Dr. Mohler looks at the various options available to families.


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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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