Tuesday, June 2, 2026

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 James Talarico’s brand of “Christianity,” how Talarico and his pastor contradict even their liberal denomination, Talarico and his history with the SBC, and Gov. Beshear’s LGBTQ support.
Part I (00:14 – 15:22)
Theological Liberalism in Full View in Texas Senate Race: James Talarico’s Brand of “Christianity” is No Christianity at All

• Are Texans Ready for Talarico’s Kind of Christianity? by The New York Times (Ruth Graham and J. David Goodman)
• Texans Will Decide if Jesus Was a Lefty by The Atlantic (Elizabeth Bruenig)

Part II (15:22 – 20:24)
The Book of Common Worship vs. James Talarico: James Talarico’s Church and Pastor Contradict Even His Liberal Denomination’s Documents As Well as Historic, Orthodox, Biblical Christianity

• Democrat Strategists Asked ChatGPT To Create A Christian Candidate. They Got James Talarico. by Daily Wire (Allie Beth Stuckey)
• Talarico candidacy spotlights contrasting views of Christianity by Texarkana Gazette

Part III (20:24 – 22:43)
James Talarico and the SBC: Talarico’s Grandfather was a ‘Moderate’ SBC Pastor in the 1960s, and It Shows in the Life and Theology of His Grandson
Part IV (22:43 – 26:41)
Eyes on the White House: With 2028 Democratic Race in View, Kentucky Governor Signals His LGBTQ Support

• Gov. Andy Beshear recognizes June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Kentucky by Lexington Herald Leader (Hannah Pinski)

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