From the Pulpit to the Culture

January 30, 2015

The Briefing 01-30-15

Podcast Transcript 1) Legal win for Trinity Western Law school dodges choice between religious and erotic liberty Nova Scotia’s top court upholds Trinity Western accreditation, The Globe and Mail (Andrea Woo) Trinity Western law students OK ...

January 30, 2015

The Briefing 01-29-15

Podcast Transcript 1) Opposition to sex-selective abortion ban absolute marginalization of baby for sake of choice If Abortion Is A Choice Then Sex Selection Abortion Should Remain Legal, Science 2.0 (Pam Lowe) 2) US government tracking cars ...

January 29, 2015

The Briefing 01-28-15

Podcast Transcript 1) Mormon church offers LGBT rights support in exchange for religious liberty protection Mormon church announces support for legal protections for gay people, Washington Post (Michelle Boorstein and Abby Ohlheiser) Mormon ...

January 28, 2015

The Briefing 01-27-15

Podcast Transcript 1) Winners of Greek election present danger to European project, lesson in danger of debt Syriza Win in Greek Election Sets Up New Europe Clash, Wall Street Journal (Charles Forrelle, Nektaria Stamouli and Alkman Granitsas) ...

January 27, 2015

The Briefing 01-26-15

Podcast Transcript 1) Death of Saudi King Abdullah reveals vast worldview differences between nations Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Dies, Wall Street Journal (Ellen Knickmeyer and Ahemd Al Omran) Blogger sentenced to 1,000 lashes: Saudi Arabi ...

January 26, 2015

Downton Abbey — What Are Americans Really Watching?

Americans by the millions are still tuning in to watch Downton Abbey -- now in its fifth season -- eager to enjoy the continuation of the saga of the Earl and Countess of Grantham and their household. According to press reports, 10.1 million American ...

January 23, 2015

The Briefing 01-23-15

Podcast Transcript 1) Congress drops abortion bill, providing lesson in pervasive sinfulness of humanity  Abortion bill dropped amid concerns of female GOP lawmakers, Washington Post (Ed O’Keefe) House Approves Bill That Would Bar Federal Fu ...

January 23, 2015

The Briefing 01-22-15

Podcast Transcript 1) Anniversary of Roe v Wade reminder abortion still urgent issue of Christian responsibility Roe v. Wade – Case Brief Summary, Lawnix Roe v. Wade, Wikipedia 2) ‘Free-range’ parenting furor displays common grace of soci ...

January 22, 2015

The Briefing 01-21-15

Podcast Transcript 1) Supreme court  decision on beards for inmates significant defense of religious liberty  Supreme Court upholds religious rights of prisoners, USA Today (Richard Wolf) 2) Pending same sex marriage decision may give politi ...

January 21, 2015