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.