Friday, August 16, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 10:38)Over the Top? Big Developments With a $600 Million Wedding in India and a Shrinking Number of Weddings in the United StatesA Billionaire Wedding in India Has Everyone Wondering: How Much Did It Cost? by The Wall Street Journal (Ashley Wong)A Billionaire Wedding Puts ‘Crazy Rich Indians’ in the Spotlight by The Wall Street Journal (Tripti Lahiri)What a $600m wedding says about India’s attitude to wealth by The EconomistBollywood Stars, Prime Ministers and the Kardashians Attend the Ambani Wedding by The New York Times (Sadiba Hasan)The American wedding is shrinking by The Washington Post (Abha Bhattarai)Part II (10:38 - 16:29)Does Complementarianism Allow for Female Leaders in the Political Sphere? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart III (16:29 - 18:07)Should Christians Be Concerned About Women Participating in Combat Sports? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (18:07 - 22:05)Is the Acquisition of Knowledge an Intrinsic Good? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart V (22:05 - 25:28)Will There Be Work in Heaven? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingSign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.