June 7, 2026 — Hegseth at Normandy, Pope Leo on Just War, Bee Brains

Charles King walks through the weekend's headlines through a biblical lens — from sacred ground at Normandy to the ethics of war, plus a sermon with wings.Stories Covered• Hegseth uses D-Day speech to attack Europe over migration as 'invasion'• Pope Leo XIV says war with Iran does not meet just war criteria• Bumblebees solve multi-step problems once thought to require chimp-level cognition• SoFi Stadium workers authorize strike ahead of World Cup• Nancy Mace says Trump's SC endorsement hasn't settled the GOP primary• Local police take expanded role in election security• Teen summer jobs harder to find — but researchers say the benefits are hugeScripture References• Ecclesiastes 3 — a time for every purpose• Romans 13 — the sword and governing authorities• Genesis 9 — life and the image of God• Proverbs 6 — go to the ant• Proverbs 30 — four things small but wise• Romans 1 — God's attributes seen in creation• James 5 — warnings to employers• Proverbs 21 — the king's heart in God's hand• 1 Timothy 2 — pray for those in authority• Colossians 3 — work heartily as for the Lord• Psalm 8:3-4 — verse of the daySponsor: Bible Copilot — Trusted AI for Bible study — not generic AI. Six study modes. Ask anything about any passage — geography, culture, original Hebrew or Greek, theology, apologetics. No ads, no data collection. Download on the App Store.Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSConnect: Website: thegospelbriefing.com | Subscribe to the daily newsletter | Share this episode