This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.

PART I (17:25 - 17:25) What Happens When Marriage, Family, and Community Are Subverted? America Has a Loneliness Epidemic and Its Teenagers Are in a Severe Mental Health Crisis

• ‘It’s Life or Death’: The Mental Health Crisis Among U.S. Teens by New York Times (Matt Richtel)
• Children as Young as 8 Should Be Screened for Anxiety, Experts Recommend by Wall Street Journal (Brianna Abbott)
• How Loneliness Is Damaging Our Health by New York Times (John Leland)

PART II (18:54 - 18:54) The Spy Next Door: Russian Sleeper Agent Who Headed Spy Group in U.S. Dies in Russia at 79

• Mikhail Vasenkov Dies at 79; His Spy Ring Inspired ‘The Americans’ by New York Times (Sam Roberts)

PART III (20:36 - 20:36) What is the Conservative Solution to Income Inequality? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

PART IV (22:45 - 22:45) Should We Use Genetic Treatment or Modification for Embryos? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

PART V (24:35 - 24:35) Does Hebrews 11:3 Undermine Creation Ex Nihilo? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

PART VI (26:7 - 26:7) Why Will We Have Tears to Wipe Away on Judgment Day When We Are in the Presence of God? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing