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Transracial Adoption and the Gospel of Jesus Christ

A recent report on adoption has raised a firestorm of controversy about discussions of transracial adoption. On today’s program, Dr. Mohler welcomes Russell Moore for a helpful conversation about the connection between the gospel and how we view our families, even adoption.

Balancing Parental Authority and Government Oversight

The legal situation surrounding the FLDS sect in Texas raises a host of legal questions. Clearly the state does have a responsibility to protect those than cannot protect themselves. But are there any boundaries? On today’s program, Dr. Mohler asks when it would be and when it would not be appropriate for the state to…

California, Same-Sex Marriage, and Judicial Activism

When the California Supreme Court issued its decision today legalizing same-sex marriage, it sent waves throughout the national media. Overturning a voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage, the court’s decision now mandates that the state comply with its interpretation of the state’s constitution. On today’s program Dr. Mohler welcomes Maggie Gallagher and John Eastman to the…

Robert George on Defending the Embryo

Does the human embryo deserve our full respect and protection? In their recent book, Embryo: A Defense of Human Life, Robert George and Christopher Tollefsen argue convincingly that it does. Prof. George joins us on today’s program about the argument for defending even the youngest of human life.

When “Art” Shocks: Miley Cyrus and Vanity Fair

Miley Cyrus entered a whirlwind of controversy when celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz’s provocative photoshoot of the pop teen idol was published in Vanity Fair. Now parents are left to figure out just how best to explain the whole affair to their daughters. On today’s program, Dr. Mohler discusses the controversy and what it says about…

Why Do We Need Christian Higher Education?

Martin Luther once warned Christians with these words: “I greatly fear that schools for higher learning are wide gates to hell if they do not diligently teach the Holy Scripture and impress them on the young folk.” The great Reformer knew of the importance of Christian education and the development of Christian thinkers, but his…

If Not Same-Sex Marriage, Why?

At last week’s forum for Democratic presidential candidates, former Senator John Edwards apologized for having previously opposed same-sex marriage on religious grounds. However, when asked to explain what other reason he had for his continued opposition, he could not come up with an answer. On today’s program, Dr. Mohler considers whether Christians have any other…

Explaining Homosexuality As Other Than ‘Utterly Normal’

A pair of recent articles in The Times [London] call for a time when homosexuality will be “utterly normal.” But for Christian parents and their children, regular encounters with homosexuality in everyday life are increasingly routine. Now more than ever, parents must have an answer to the innocent questions a child will likely ask when…

Are Mormons Christians?

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has increasingly become a part of the mainstream of American religious life. In doing so, Mormons have often come to be categorized as simply another Christian denomination or sect. But is there any true sense in which Mormonism can rightly be called ‘Christian’?

The Centrality Of The Church In The Christian Life

An emphasis on church membership is often absent in much of evangelical life. So how should Christians understand their own identity in light of the local church? Mark Dever and C.J. Mahaney join us in the studio today for a helpful conversation on the subject.


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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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