Monday, April 20, 2026

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 11:00)President Trump vs. Pope Leo: The White House Squares Off with Vatican Over a Range of IssuesPart II (11:00 – 20:35)The White House’s Argument for a Just Conflict in Iran – Does the Conflict Meet the Criteria of Just War Theory for a Justified Use of Military Force?Part III (20:35 – 25:01)On Both Sides, It’s More Heat Than Light: This Controversy Has Not Really Helped to Define the IssuesPart IV (25:01 – 27:43)Just War Theory Across the Globe: This is a Pressing Question in Many Conflicts Worldwide Right NowSign 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.