Wednesday, October 8, 2025

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 SCOTUS oral arguments hearing on so-called ‘conversion therapy’ case from Colorado, an egregious ruling lessening a federal sentence for Justice Kavanaugh’s would-be killer because the man claims a transgender identity, and the need for Christians to pray for political officials.
Part I (00:14 – 16:52)
Will the Nation Respect the Freedom of Speech of Christians? SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments on So-Called ‘Conversion Therapy’

• Chiles v. Salazar by The Supreme Court of the United States

Part II (16:52 – 25:13)
Another Transgender (Would-Be) Killer? Federal Judge Hands Down Egregious Ruling for Justice Kavanaugh’s Would-Be Killer Because the Killer Claims a Transgender Identity

• Kavanaugh’s Would-Be Assassin Is a Man by The Wall Street Journal (Matthew Hennessy)

Part III (25:13 – 26:49)
Christians, Pray For Your Leaders: We Must Be Praying for Our Political Officials at Every Level

• Police: Man arrested at D.C. Catholic church had 200 homemade explosives by The Washington Post (Emma Uber)

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