Friday, September 4, 2026

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the DOJ’s lawsuit against Kansas City schools for violating parental rights for LGBTQ ideology, the moral influence of Dolly Parton, new creation and socialism, and if Reformed theology lends itself to bold cultural engagement.
On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the DOJ’s lawsuit against Kansas City for trouncing on parental rights for LGBTQ ideology, the morality of Dolly Parton, new creation and socialism, and if Reformed theology lends itself to cultural engagement.
Part I (00:13 – 09:18)
DOJ Sets New Precedent: Kansas City Receives Lawsuit From DOJ For Trouncing on Parental Rights for LGBTQ Ideology, Among Other Reasons

• Justice Department Sues Kansas City Schools Over Gender Policy by The New York Times (Michael C. Bender)

Part II (09:18 – 15:32)
Why Did You Question the Morality of Dolly Parton? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (15:32 – 18:43)
Is the End Goal of Christianity in the New Creation Basically Socialism? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (18:43 – 25:23)
Does Reformed Theology Lend Itself to Bold Cultural Engagement? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing
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