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    Thursday, April 30, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 25:25


    This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 12:18)The Politics of Drawing Congressional Districts: The Supreme Court's Decision on Voting Rights Act Incites ControversyLouisiana v. Callais by The Supreme Court of the United StatesSupreme Court limits key provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act by The Washington Post (Justin Jouvenal and Patrick Marley)Part II (12:18 – 18:17)Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman: Techno Silicon Valley Titans Square Off in Courtroom in OaklandThe unflattering secrets revealed so far in Elon Musk's latest legal feud by The Washington Post (Shira Ovide and Gerrit De Vynck)Part III (18:17 – 23:10)The Controversial Leaked Remarks of a British Ambassador: U.K. Ambassador to the U.S. Gets in Hot Water Over Comments on U.S. and PM Keir Starmer and Great Britain in Leaked RemarksU.K. ambassador, in leaked remarks, said the “one country” with a “special relationship” with the U.S. is “probably Israel” by CBS News (Frank Andrews)Part IV (23:10 – 25:25)The Assisted Dying Bill in Britain Will Return: The Battle with the Culture of Death ContinuesIn Britain, 7 Unelected Lords Helped Block an Assisted Dying Bill by The New York Times (Stephen Castle)Sign 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.

    Wednesday, April 29, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 25:57


    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 the speech and visit of King Charles III, the new indictment against James Comey, the much-deserved indictment of the SLPC, and a 91-year-old woman who was unresponsive for days only to be found playing video games.Part I (00:13 – 11:36)The King's Speech: King Charles III Makes State Visit to the U.S. and Delivers Message to a Joint Meeting of CongressPart II (11:36 – 15:59)A New Indictment Against Former FBI Director James Comey: The Investigation into James Comey Gets More Complicated … And InterestingTrump Administration Secures New Indictment Against Comey by The New York Times (Devlin Barrett and Tyler Pager)Part III (15:59 – 23:53)The Much-Deserved Indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center: The Hateful and Hypocritical SLPC Charges for Funneling Money to Hate GroupsThe Southern Poverty Law Indictment by The Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)Part IV (23:53 – 25:56)A Parable of Our Age: A 91-Year-Old Woman Goes Unresponsive to Family for Days and Is Found In House Playing Video GamesSign 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.

    Tuesday, April 28, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 26:49


    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 the charge of attempted assassination of the President of the United States brought against Cole Allen, the historic shift in security of the President of the United States Saturday's attack will lead to, and the visit of King Charles III to the U.S.Part I (00:14 – 10:41)The Attempted Assassination of the President of the United States: Federal Prosecutors Pursue Historic and Deadly Serious Charge Against Cole Tomas AllenRead White House Correspondents' Dinner suspect Cole Allen's full anti-Trump manifesto by The New York Post (Steven Nelson and Chris Nesi)Part II (10:41 – 16:01)This Will Lead to an Historic Shift in Security of the President of the United States: The Would-Be Assassin of President Trump Never Should Have Been This ClosePart III (16:01 – 00:06)King Charles III Comes to the United States: U.S. and Great Britain Look to Improve Historically But Strained RelationshipKing Charles hopes to mend rift with US. Is he up to the task? by USA Today (Michael Collins)Sign 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.

    Monday, April 27, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 26:08


    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 near horrific tragedy on Saturday night, the move from political motivation to radical attack of terror in the attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, and the drop of federal investigation into Federal Reserve by the Justice Department.Part I (00:14 – 11:14)An Attack with Murderous Intent: The Nation Narrowly Avoided a Horrific Tragedy on Saturday NightPart II (11:14 – 18:41)From Political Motivation to Radical Act of Terror: The Premeditation of the Attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday NightCorrespondents' dinner shooting suspect called himself ‘friendly federal assassin' by The Washington Post (Jeremy Roebuck, Perry Stein, N. Kirkpatrick and Emily Davies)Part III (18:41 – 20:51)The Silver Lining to Saturday Night: The Reality of the Imago Dei Was on Display in Response to the Shooting at the White HousePart IV (20:51 – 26:08)Moving On… For Now: Justice Department Drops Federal Investigation into Federal ReserveJustice Department Drops Criminal Investigation Into the Fed by The New York Times (Colby Smith, Tony Romm, and Alan Feuer)Sign 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.

    Friday, April 24, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 27:19


    This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 09:48)Author of ‘The Naked Ape' Dies at 98: The Legacy of the Zoologist Desmond Morris Who Saw Humans As ApesDesmond Morris, 98, Dies; Zoologist Saw Links Between Humans and Apes by The New York Times (Douglas Martin)Part II (09:48 – 13:56)Is It Wrong For Christian Couples Who are Fertile to Adopt Instead? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart III (13:56 – 19:13)Is It Wrong for a Christian to Donate His Body to Science? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (19:13 – 23:30)Can You Be a Christian But Still Be Afraid to Die? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart V (23:30 – 27:38)My Son is Called to Christian Ministry. Should He Pursue a Degree for Bivocational Work, Or Should His Degree Prepare Him for Ministry? — 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.

    Thursday, April 23, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 25:48


    This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 11:14)It's Yet Another Sign That the Lemon Test is Gone: Federal Appeals Court Rules Texas Can Require Ten Commandments in Classrooms5th Circuit allows Texas to require Ten Commandments in classrooms by The Washington Post (Laura Meckler)Part II (11:14 – 13:26)The Ten Commandments Have Shaped History: The Massive Impact of the Ten Commandments on Western CivilizationPart III (13:26 – 14:31) The Ten Commandments in a Secular Age: Secularists Revolt Against Both the First and Second Tables of God's LawPart IV (14:31 – 20:07)The Enduring Pattern of the Moral Law: Even in a Secular Age, Sexual and Financial Misconduct By Those in Power is Still Considered ImmoralHouse Ethics Panel Defends Handling of Sexual Misconduct Allegations by The New York Times (Michael Gold)Ohio State Details Relationship That Led to President's Resignation by The New York Times (Stephanie Saul)Part V (20:07 – 25:48)The Sinfulness of Sin Has Not Changed: Technology and Opportunities Change, But the Sinfulness of the Human Heart Has Not ChangedSign 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.

    Wednesday, April 22, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 26:35


    This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 07:16)A Loss for Parental Rights at the Supreme Court: SCOTUS Will Not Rule on Parents' Constitutional Right to Know Child's Request for LGBTQ Pronoun or Name UseSupreme Court sidesteps pronouns case on trans rights vs. parents rights by USA Today (Maureen Groppe)Part II (07:16 – 18:07)What the Government Wants the Government Funds and Legislates: The State of Colorado is Pushing the LGBTQ Revolution on Parents by CoercionLGBTQ+ vs religious rights: Supreme Court takes big case on preschools by USA Today (Maureen Groppe)Justices to Hear Case on Catholic Preschools That Reject Children of Gay Parents by The New York Times (Ann E. Marimow)Part III (18:07 – 22:10)Childcare is a Major Expenditure for the Pentagon – But No Government Can Replace Parents in the HomeYou Can't Defend a Nation When Soldiers Don't Have Child Care by The New York Times (Lisa Levenstein)Part IV (22:10 – 26:35)North Carolina's Homewrecker Law: Some in Our Society Decry This Law – And Their Moral Compass is BrokenThe Homewrecker Lawsuits Rocking North Carolina by The Wall Street Journal (Elizabeth Bernstein)Sign 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.

    Tuesday, April 21, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 28:15


    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 the push for prisons to align with biological sexes, hospitals backing out of so-called ‘gender-affirming' care for minors, the stall in the UK on enforcing single-sex spaces, and the right response to a polygamist man who comes to faith in Christ and asks, ‘What should I do now?'Part I (00:14 – 09:04)A Push for Prisons to Realign with Biological Sex: After Court Ruling, President Trump's Gender Order May Lead to the Move of ‘Trans' InmatesFederal Appeals Court Opens Door to Moving Trans Inmates Under Trump Gender Order by The New York Times (Mattathias Schwartz)Part II (09:04 – 16:07)Hospitals Back Out of So-Called ‘Gender-Affirming Care' for Minors: There's A Lot More Going on Here Than the Cultural Elites Want to AdmitFamilies left reeling after hospitals in blue states drop transgender care for youth by NPR (Karen Brown)Part III (16:07 – 20:01)LGBTQ Ideology vs. Reason: The Labour Government in the UK Stalls on Enforcing Single-Sex SpacesTory councils ordered to enforce single-sex spaces by The Telegraph (Daniel Martin)Part IV (20:01 – 28:15)Christian Reasoning on the Line: What is the Right Response to a Polygamist Man Who Comes to Faith in Christ and Asks, ‘What Should I Do Now?’Sign 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.

    Monday, April 20, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 27:43


    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.

    Friday, April 17, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 26:52


    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 California taxpayers footing the bill for so-called sex changes for illegal aliens, an unexpected hero in Cambodia, Trump's blasphemy post, abstaining from Hungary's election, using creation order to argue against women in combat, and interplanetary habitation.Part I (00:14 – 10:16)So-Called ‘Sex Changes' for Illegal Aliens? California Taxpayers Foot the BillCalifornia Provides Sex-Change Procedures to Homeless Illegal Aliens by City Journal (Christopher F. Rufo and Jonathan Choe)Part II (10:16 – 13:16)Magawa, Cambodian Hero: Cambodia Unveils Statue Honoring Landmine-Sniffing RatCambodia unveils statue to honour famous landmine-sniffing rat by BBC News (Claire Keenan)Part III (13:16 – 16:23)Why Didn't You Call Trump's Post Earlier This Week Blasphemy? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (16:23 – 20:18)I'm From Hungary But Didn't Vote. Should I Have Voted and Chosen the Lesser of Two Evils, Or Was It Right to Abstain? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart V (20:18 – 23:31)Was It Illogical For You to Use Creation Order to Argue Against Women in Combat? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart VI (23:31 – 26:52)How Should We View Interplanetary Habitation? — 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.

    Thursday, April 16, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 26:11


    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 the resignations of Congressmen Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell, the push for assisted dying and abortion worldwide, and the deadly consequences of libertarianism.Part I (00:14 – 13:33)‘Sin Seizes the Opportunity': The Moral Failures of Congressmen Tony Gonzales and Eric SwalwellPart II (13:33 – 21:06)Libertarianism Across the World, Part A: The Economist Pushes for UK Legalization of Assisted SuicideSir Keir Starmer is Britain's best hope for legalising assisted dying by The EconomistPart III (21:06 – 24:13)Libertarianism Across the World, Part B: The Economist Pushes for Brazil to Legalize AbortionThere is little prospect of legalising abortion in Brazil by The EconomistPart IV (24:13 – 26:11)Libertarian Freedom is a Problem: The Theological Presupposition of Libertarian Freedom Has Deadly ConsequencesSign 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.

    Wednesday, April 15, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 27:03


    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 the issue of moral agency and A.I. chatbots, Christian confusion about A.I., why Christians must get the Imago Dei right, and Greece's potential social media ban for children under 15.Part I (00:14 – 08:47)Can Claude Become a Child of God? The Massive Moral Issue of the Moral Agency of A.I.Can AI be a ‘child of God'? Inside Anthropic's meeting with Christian leaders. by The Washington Post (Gerrit De Vynck and Nitasha Tiku)Part II (08:47 – 18:07)So-Called ‘Christian Leaders' Consult Anthropic for Moral Character of A.I.: There is a Massive Confusion Here – Now A.I. Has a ‘Soul'?Part III (18:07 – 20:56)‘In the Image of God He Created Them': Christians Must Always Get the Imago Dei Right, Especially as the World Around Us Gets It Very WrongPart IV (20:56 – 27:03)Greece is Expected to Ban Social Media for Children: Another Country is Attempting to Prevent Social Media's Harms to Its ChildrenGreece Plans to Block Social Media for Children Under 15 by The New York Times (Niki Kitsantonis)Sign 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.

    Tuesday, April 14, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 27:37


    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 the naval blockade of Iran's ports, President Trump's post on Truth Social yesterday, the fall of Eric Swalwell, the record low fertility rates in the U.S., and our secular society's view of children.Part I (00:14 – 03:20)Let's All Watch Our Social Media Behavior: President Trump Gives More Ammunition to Political Enemies with Yesterday's Truth Social PostTrump's Erratic Behavior and Extreme Comments Revive Mental Health Debate by The New York Times (Peter Baker)Part II (03:20 – 12:42)A Political Change in Hungary: Viktor Orbán Loses Election to Péter MagyarPart III (12:42 – 17:05)You Can Run, But You Cannot Hide: The Public Fall of Eric SwalwellPart IV (17:05 – 25:40)The Precipitous Fall of U.S. Fertility Rates: U.S. Fertility Rates Hit Record Low…AgainU.S. Fertility Rates Drop to Another Record Low by The New York Times (Sabrina Tavernise)Part V (25:40 – 27:36)Marriage, Family, and Children: This is the Glory of God in Christian Faithfulness – But a Secular Society Wants You to Believe That's the ‘Handmaid's Tale'Sign 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.

    Monday, April 13, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 27:13


    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 Iran's chokehold on the international economy, pirates and the history of the U.S. Navy, the Iranian conflict's impact on U.S. wallets, and the reverence shown in the Artemis II mission.Part I (00:13 – 10:33)Iran's Chokehold on the International Economy: Iran's Control of the Strait of Hormuz is a Net DisasterThe War Is Turning Iran Into a Major World Power by The New York Times (Robert A. Pape)A Prospectus for the ‘Tehran Toll Booth' IPO by The Wall Street Journal (James Mackintosh)Part II (10:33 – 18:23)Pirates and the History of the U.S. Navy: Freedom of Navigation and the Genesis of the U.S. NavyPart III (18:23 – 20:35)The Iranian Conflict is Coming For Your Wallet: The Economic Chokehold Iran Has Over Global Shipping is Going to Force an Economic Crisis on the WorldOur Vacations. Our Food. Our Mortgages. The Iran War Will Change Our Lives. by The New York Times (Bill Saporito and David Stubbs)Part IV (20:35 – 27:13)Artemis and Reverence: The Secular World Struggles to Rightly Capture the Wonder of Space Exploration – Christians Know WhyAnother Giant Leap Reminds Us How Small We Are by The New York Times (Ruth Graham)Sign 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.

    Friday, April 10, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 27:21


    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 current Democratic messaging and what it's missing, A.I. bots hijacking political polling, who's responsible for the death of Noella Casillo, the intermediate state, if the Lord's supper is a means of grace, if a man abandoned by his wife is disqualified from pastoral ministry, and the revival of classical Christian education.Part I (00:13 – 08:14)Gov. Newsom, Rahm Immanuel, and Democratic Messaging: Newsom and Immanuel Want ‘Sane' Policies on Bathrooms and Locker Rooms, But Their Pragmatism Lacks Something BigFor Democrats, the Era of the Girl Dad and Male Ally Is Over by The New York Times (Matthew Schmitz)Part II (08:14 – 11:07)A.I. Bots are Hijacking Political Polling: Axios Reports That Many Polling Subjects are Not Even HumanThis Is What Will Ruin Public Opinion Polling for Good by The New York Times (Leif Weatherby and Benjamin Recht)Part III (11:07 – 13:21)Who is Responsible for the Death of Noella Castillo? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (13:21 – 17:38)What Do We Know About the Intermediate State? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart V (17:38 – 20:29)Is the Lord's Supper a Means of Grace? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart VI (20:29 – 23:44)Is It Plausible that a Man Whose Spouse was an Unrepentant Adulterer or Abandoned the Marriage Could be an Elder or Pastor? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart VII (23:44 – 27:22)What About the Revival of Classical Christian Education? Are There Cautions Classical Christian Schools Should Keep in Mind as It Grows? — 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.

    Thursday, April 9, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 26:11


    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 the details of Iran's ceasefire proposal, Iran's meme war against the U.S., the consequences of porn addiction for a generation of young men, and Canada's Bill C-9 which is hate speech legislation aimed at Christian conviction.Part I (00:13 – 08:22)We Now Know Iran's 10-Point Ceasefire Proposal: The Original Proposal is Unlikely to Come to Pass, But Just Talking is an Important StepPart II (08:22 – 11:50)The U.S. and Iran in a Meme War: Propaganda, Social Media, and the War of Ideas in the Iranian ConflictUS government accounts and pro‑Iranian voices wage ‘memetic warfare' by USA Today (Kate Perez and Carlie Procell)Part III (11:50 – 16:22)The Devastation of Porn Addictions: A Generation of Young Men are Dealing with the Consequences of Their Porn Addictions, and Even the Secular World Sees a Big ProblemA generation of boys grew up on porn. Now, some young men want out by USA Today (Rachel Hale)Part IV (16:22 – 26:11)Canada's Bill C-9 is Hate Speech Legislation Aimed at Christian Conviction: The Removal of Protection of Religious Speech is a Massive IssueCanada hate bill could be ‘weaponized' against people of faith, Conservative lawmaker warns by Fox News (Kristine Parks)Bill C-9 by Canada House of CommonsWhy Mark Carney's Canadian liberals are going to war with the Bible by The Telegraph (Collin Freeman)Canada wants to make quoting the Bible illegal by The Spectator (Jane Stannus)Sign 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.

    Wednesday, April 8, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 27:40


    This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 08:16)We Pray For a Good and Righteous Peace: After Unprecedented Threat, President Trump and Iran Appear to Begin Talks Towards a CeasefireWhat will the Iran ceasefire cost Trump? by The Spectator (Jacob Heilbrunn)Part II (08:16 – 15:17)The U.S. Will Not Risk Its National Sovereignty for the U.N.: A Stronger U.N. Would Not Lead to a Stronger World (And It Isn't Going to Happen)The World Needs a Stronger U.N. by The Wall Street Journal (Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva)Part III (15:17 – 22:47)The Death of Noella Castillo: The Culture of Death Advances in SpainThere's nothing merciful about Noelia Castillo's death by The Spectator (Brendan O'Neill)Spanish Woman Dies After Winning Legal Battle for Right to End Her Life by The New York Times (Lynsey Chutel and Carlos Barragán)Spanish Woman Dies After Winning Legal Battle for Right to End Her Life by The New York Times (Lynsey Chutel and Carlos Barragán)Part IV (22:47 – 24:20)The Next Step from Medical Assistance in Dying: The Culture of Death Wants to Determine That People Should Be Killed, Not Just Permit People to Exercise “Autonomy”Assisted Suicide Is a Threat to Freedom by The Wall Street Journal (Lois McLatchie Miller)Part V (24:20 – 27:40)Harvard Has a Problem: Harvard is Considering an ‘A' Grade Cap Even as Students RevoltHarvard's Push to Cap ‘A' Grades Has Students Howling in Protest by The Wall Street Journal (Roshan Fernandez)Sign 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.

    Tuesday, April 7, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 26:52


    This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 15:50)‘I Think It's Time': The End of Pam Bondi's Tenure as Attorney GeneralPart II (15:50 – 20:52)A Brewing War Over Supreme Court Appointees: Liberals are Watching the Aging Conservative Justices —And They Intend to Be Ready to FightPart III (20:52 – 26:52)What is Man That You are Mindful of Him? The Glory of God and the Dark Side of the MoonSign 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.

    Monday, April 6, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 26:16


    This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 10:21)American Honor, American Life: The Dramatic Rescue of an American Fighter Pilot in IranPart II (10:21 – 15:45)A New Age of Warfare: Americans Want an Exit Strategy in Iran, But the Situation is Complicated and ChangingPart III (15:45 – 23:12)Calls for Peace, Lacking in Moral Clarity: Looking at Statements by the Pope and the Archbishop of CanterburyTrump is a sinner but by disarming Iran he could be doing the Lord's work by The Telegraph (Charles Moore)Archbishop prays for Middle East peace in first Easter sermon by BBC News (Maia Davies)Part IV (23:12 – 26:16)Should a Woman Hold the Office of Archbishop of Canterbury? The Anglican Communion is Likely to Divide Over This Violation of ScriptureSign 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.

    Friday, April 3, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 27:46


    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 the infinitely good news of Good Friday, and he answers Good Friday questions about what John saw flowing from Jesus's side, the nature of Thomas's doubting, resurrection hymns, the nature of the atonement, and the holiness of God.Part I (00:14 – 10:05)‘Christ Died For Our Sins in Accordance with the Scriptures': The Infinitely Good News of Good FridayMordecai M. Kaplan: Restless Soul by Yale University Press (Jenna Weissman Joselit)Part II (10:05 – 12:23)Did John See Water Flow From Jesus's Side, or Was It Pericardial Effusion? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart III (12:23 – 15:23)What was the Nature of Thomas's Doubting? Was His Doubt as a Believer, Or Was It More Akin to a Modern-Day Atheist? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (15:23 – 21:08)Are Christus Victor and Penal Substitution Understandings of the Atonement at Odds With One Another? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart V (21:08 – 22:12)Why Is There Such Animosity Towards Penal Substitutionary Atonement? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart VI (22:12 – 24:40)What Are Your Favorite Resurrection Day Hymns? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing“Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” & “Thine Be the Glory” by Duke ChapelPart VII (24:40 – 27:46)If the Bible Can't See God and Live, Why Can't the People Who Saw Jesus Die? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter From a 5-Year-Old Listener 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.

    Thursday, April 2, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 28:46


    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 the amazing Artemis II launch, the oral arguments at SCOTUS over birthright citizenship, the moral dimension of reality tv, and the liberal outrage to the IOC ruling on men in women's sports.Part I (00:14 – 06:48)Astronauts Begin Journey to the Dark Side of the Moon: The Amazing Artemis II Launch YesterdayPart II (06:48 – 16:12)Birthright Citizenship Before Supreme Court: SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments on Birthright Citizenship, and the Justices Seem Posed to Keep It in PlaceTrump v. Barbara by The Supreme Court of the United StatesPart III (16:12 – 23:16)The Moral Dimension of Reality TV: What The Bachelorette Reveals About the Morality of Our Entertainment ProgramsHer Past Was No Secret. Footage of a Child's Cry Changed Everything. by The New York Times (Julia Jacobs and John Koblin)Part IV (23:16 – 28:20)The Liberal Outrage to the International Olympic Committee's Ruling on Men in Women's Sports – But the IOC Isn't Exactly A Conservative ConspiracyOlympic ban on transgender women stems from fear and feelings, not facts by USA Today (Nancy Armour)More Right-Wingers Ban Trans Athletes by The Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)Sign 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.

    Wednesday, April 1, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 26:33


    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 SCOTUS's ruling that “conversion therapy” ban is unconstitutional, the clarification of male and female from the International Olympic Committee, and Idaho's extension of trans bathroom bans to private businesses.Part I (00:14 – 14:56)SCOTUS Affirms Freedom of Speech for Christian Counselor: In 8-1 Decision, SCOTUS Rules Colorado's “Conversion Therapy” Ban is Unconstitutional24–539 Chiles v. Salazar by The Supreme Court of the United StatesPart II (14:56 – 22:07)The International Olympic Committee Clarifies Male and Female: IOC Drops Clear Ruling Banning Men From Women's Sports in the 2028 OlympicsOlympic Committee Bars Transgender Athletes From Women's Events by The New York Times (Tariq Panja)Part III (22:07 – 26:35)A Big Win for Sanity in Idaho: Idaho Legislature Extends Trans Bathroom Bans to Private BusinessesIdaho Criminalizes Transgender Use of Some Bathrooms in Private Businesses by The New York Times (Anna Griffin)Sign 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.

    Tuesday, March 31, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 28:58


    This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 12:22)‘The Guerrilla Wins If He Does Not Lose’: Iran and America Now Have Different Goals in the Current Conflict, and America's Stakes are Much HigherPart II (12:22 – 22:01)International Conflict and Economic Woes: The Conflict in Iran is Driving Up Prices, and It Extends to More Products Than You Might ImaginePart III (22:01 – 28:58)Conspicuous Consumption and Behavior: The Rising Cost of Proms and Bachor(ette) TripsProms have become like red-carpet events. That comes at a price. by The Washington Post (Michelle Singletary)$500 tee times, private yachts: Bachelor(ette) trips are out of control by The Washington Post (Natalie B. Compton)Sign 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.

    Monday, March 30, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 27:07


    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 the collision of LGBTQ ideology and religious liberty in Finland, religious liberty cases over Christian conviction in Louisville, the No Kings protests, and the sentencing of two teens for creating deepfake pornography of their classmates.Part I (00:13 – 11:23)LGBTQ Issues Collide with Religious Liberty in Finland: Christian Legislator Found Guilty of Inciting Hatred for Holding Christian ConvictionReligious liberty crashes in Finland by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)Part II (11:23 – 13:30)‘Violating the U.S. Constitution Can Be Expensive': Louisville Photographer Wins $800k in Religious Freedom CaseLouisville to pay $800K in wedding photographer religious‑freedom case by Courier-Journal (Killian Baarlaer)Part III (13:30 – 15:56)Another Religious Liberty Case in Louisville: Boyce College Student Fired From Local Coffee Shop for Sharing Christian Views on Marriage When Asked by CoworkerEx-Heine Brothers employee says she was fired for sharing Christian views by Courier-Journal (Lillian Metzmeier)Part IV (15:56 – 20:52)More ‘No Kings' Rallies: Thousands Protested President Trump's Leadership Saturday – We are Witnessing the Increasing Disappearance of the Political MiddlePart V (20:52 – 27:07)A Dangerous Digital Development: Students Sentenced for Creating Deepfake Pornography of Fellow ClassmatesTeens who made deepfake porn of classmates were just sentenced. Will it make a difference? by USA Today (Alyssa Goldberg and Kyle Bagenstose)Sign 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.

    Friday, March 27, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 28:29


    This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 10:00)Children Growing More Liberal? New Article in the Scientific American Claims are Children Less ‘Homophobic.' Much Is at Stake HereThe kids are all right by Scientific American (Melinda Wenner Moyer)Part II (10:05 – 14:31)How Should Christians Respond to the Deaths of Evil People? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart III (14:31 – 17:43)How Do I Handle the Moral Challenge of My Passion for My Fiancé Before We are Married? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (17:43 – 19:29)How Should Christians Think of Prenuptial Agreements? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart V (19:29 – 23:32)Does Abuse Constitute Grounds For Divorce? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart VI (23:32 – 28:28)How Can I Know For Sure God Has Called Me to Ministry? — 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.

    Thursday, March 26, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 26:36


    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 the verdicts against social media companies in cases from California and New Mexico, the death of Kermit Gosnell, the confusion of our prosecutors who do not want to prosecute a woman in any case for abortion as murder, and the cultural loss of the discontinuation of CBS radio.Part I (00:13 – 06:56)History Changed Yesterday: Verdicts Were Handed Down in California and New Mexico With Huge Financial Penalties —And Even Bigger Threats—for Social Media CompaniesPart II (06:56 – 12:27)The Death of Kermit Gosnell: Infamous Late-Term Abortion Doctor Died in Prison After Being Convicted for Murder of BabiesKermit Gosnell, 85, Dies; Imprisoned Abortion Doctor Convicted of Murders by The New York Times (Trip Gabriel)Part III (12:27 – 16:54)Our Society Is Deeply Confused: We are Facing Prosecutors Who Do Not Want to Prosecute a Woman in ANY Case For Abortion as MurderA Murder Charge in Georgia Exposes Complexities of the Abortion Debate by The New York Times (Rick Rojas, Pam Belluck, and Susan Cooper Eastman)Part IV (16:54 – 26:36)A Parable of Our Modern Age: CBS Radio Will Not Continue, And It's a Cultural LossSign 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.

    Wednesday, March 25, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 25:14


    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 how the conflict in Iran highlights how complicated and dangerous the world is, the American challenge to win at every level in Iran, and those pushing against measures to protect the integrity of the voting booth in the U.S.Part I (00:13 – 11:31)We Live in a More Dangerous, More Complicated World Than We Thought: The Conflict in Iran Raises Massive IssuesCould Iran really strike Britain? by The Telegraph (Ben Farmer)Part II (11:31 – 21:02)The American Predicament: Iran Can Win By Losing, But the U.S. Must Win at Every LevelIs $200 Billion Too Much to Win a War? by The Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)Part III (21:02 – 25:13)Protect the Voting Booth: Most Americans Support the Common Sense Measures in the SAVE America Act, But Some are Still Pushing Against ThemUS Supreme Court conservatives lean toward Republican bid to limit mail-in voting by Reuters (Andrew Chung and John Kruzel)Sign 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.

    Tuesday, March 24, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 25:59


    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 the death of Leonid Radvinsky, the dark turn in Cesar Chavez's story, how history discloses the truth, and the defense of biology by Girl Guides and its lack of controversy.Part I (00:14 – 12:30)Part II (12:30 – 14:44)6 Takeaways From the Times Investigation Into Cesar Chavez by The New York Times (Sarah Hurtes and Manny Fernandez)Part III (14:44 – 20:21)Part IV (20:21 – 25:59)Sign 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.

    Monday, March 23, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 27:32


    This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 08:56)Democrats are Bound to the LGBTQ Agenda: Measure to Ban Biological Males from Female Sports is Rejected by the SenateSenate rejects Trump-backed measure to ban trans athletes in female sports by The Washington Post (Maegan Vazquez)Part II (08:56 – 16:20)A Woman Charged with Murder By Abortion Pill? Let's Be Honest About What Is At Stake HereWoman charged with murder after allegedly taking abortion pills, going to hospital by The Washington Post (Daniel Wu)Part III (16:20 – 22:18)Is This Justice? A Woman Who Killed a Family Four with Her Speeding Car Gets Very Light Sentence, Leading to Public OutrageShe Killed a Family With Her Speeding Car. Is Probation Enough? by The New York Times (Heather Knight)Part IV (22:18 – 27:32)We Will Have to Answer for Every Word: President Trump Should Not Have Made These Comments About the Death of Robert S. Mueller IIISign 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.

    Friday, March 20, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 26:55


    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 a Planned Parenthood's clinic use of botox for ‘bodily autonomy,' and he answers questions about the susceptibility of the Right to conspiracy theories, what Christians should make of Anti-semitic conspiracy theories, discussing issues in Israel with other believers, and if a local church should allow a homosexual couple to take part in the church's baby dedication.Part I (00:13 – 09:57)A Planned Parenthood Clinic Does Botox? As You Might Suspect, It's About ‘Bodily Autonomy'A Planned Parenthood Clinic, in a Pinch, Turns to Botox by The New York Times (Alisha Haridasani Gupta)Part II (09:57 – 13:46)Why are Those on the Right Susceptible to Believing in Conspiracy Theories? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter From a 16-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart III (13:46 – 21:32)What Should Christians Make of Anti-semitic Conspiracy Theories? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter From a 16-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart IV (21:32 – 24:30)How Should I Discuss Support for Israel with People in My Church? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter From a 16-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart V (24:30 – 26:54)Should We Allow a Homosexual Couple to Take Part in a Baby Dedication in Our Local Church? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From a 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.

    Thursday, March 19, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 25:40


    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 the advance of radical abortion legislation in Britain up to the moment of birth, the teaming up of conservative Christians and liberal feminists against the Atlanta Hawks over a strip club promotion, and the strife between Timothée Chalamet and the elites of the opera and ballet industries.Part I (00:13 – 08:30)A Dark Day in Britain: House of Lords Advances Radical Abortion Legislation for Women—Up to the Moment of BirthBritain is about to make a sickening change to the abortion law by The Telegraph (Allison Pearson)Part II (08:30 – 14:46)The Culture of Death is Coming for the West: The Culture of Death's Win in Britain Will Not Stay There, and It Will Not Stop at AbortionPart III (14:46 – 21:36)Conservative Christians and Liberal Feminists Square Off with the Atlanta Hawks: Controversy Erupts as the Hawks Wanted a Strip Club PromotionIt Was Going to Be Magic City Night at the Atlanta Hawks. Then the Outrage Poured In. by The New York Times (Tania Ganguli and Jonathan Abrams)Part IV (21:36 – 25:39)‘No One Cares About Opera and Ballet': Timothée Chalamet Stirs Up Strife with the Elites of a Dying Entertainment IndustryHow Timothée Chalamet Made Enemies of Opera and Ballet Stars by The Wall Street Journal (Elias Leight)Timothée Chalamet Is Right: Ballet and Opera Are Struggling by The Wall Street Journal (Robert Steven Mack)Sign 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.

    Wednesday, March 18, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 27:33


    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 the great volatility in Iran, that the U.S. and Israel did not entrap each other, the political commentary at the Oscars, and a competition for the biggest gambling center on the east coast.Part I (00:13 – 13:20)The Great Volatility in Iran: Americans Want Answers and a Conclusion, But This Situation Has a Much Longer and Messier History Than Most RealizePart II (13:20 – 16:54)The U.S. and Israel Did Not Entrap Each Other: Each is a Sovereign Nation with Respective Self-Interests and are Acting AccordinglyPart III (16:54 – 24:30)Hollywood is Going to Be Hollywood: The Political Commentary at the Oscars – Do Americans Even Care?Part IV (24:30 – 27:33)Competition for the Biggest Gambling Center on the East Coast? The Building of Several Multi-Billion Dollar Gambling Centers Is a Game-ChangerNew Jersey Is Reconsidering Legalizing Casinos Outside Atlantic City by The New York Times (Dana Rubinstein and Tracey Tully)Sign 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.

    Tuesday, March 17, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 27:37


    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 the death of Paul Ehrlich, the problems with population control ideology, if medical associations will backpedal from the transgender revolution, new legislation in California that would require insurance companies to cover female medical procedures that are biologically impossible for men, another woke ruling and its controversy in California, and what nudism in the headlines lays bare about our cultural moment.Part I (00:13 – 09:36)The Death of Paul Ehrlich: Author of “The Population Bomb” and Prophet of the Culture of Death Dies at 93Part II (09:36 – 19:53)Reality vs. the Population Control Worldview: Evidence Did Not Confirm Ehrlich's Population Control Hypothesis – So as a Scientist, Why Didn't He Change His Theory?Paul R. Ehrlich, Who Alarmed the World With ‘The Population Bomb,' Dies at 93 by The New York Times (Keith Schneider)Part III (19:53 – 20:21)Population Control vs. Creation Order: By Definition, Population Control Cannot Be the Real Problem When the Creator Has Told Us to Be Fruitful and MultiplyPart IV (20:21 – 22:29)Will Medical Associations Backpedal from the Transgender Revolution? Money and Ideology are Driving the LGBTQ RevolutionPart V (22:29 – 23:14)The Transgender Revolution Rolls On? New Legislation in California Would Require Insurance Companies to Cover Female Medical Procedures That Are Biologically Impossible for MenPart VI (23:14 – 25:10)Another Woke Ruling in California: A 9th Circuit Ruling and Its Dissent Have Caused a Big ControversyOlympus Spa vs. Armstrong by United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitPart VII (25:10 – 27:36)Rules For Nude Cruises? That Nudism is News Lays Bare Our Cultural MomentYes, there are nude cruises. An insider explains what you should know by USA Today (Nathan Diller)Nudist Camp for Sale: The Rise and Fall of the Florida Naturist Park by The New York Times (Ronda Kaysen)Sign 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.

    Monday, March 16, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 25:30


    This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 11:43)Iran's Chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz: Iran's Control Over the Strait of Hormuz is Causing Big Problems for the U.S.Part II (11:43 – 13:53)Will the West Be Lost in Iran? President Trump is in Danger of Ending This War Too EarlyThis is a turning point in history, the moment the West could be lost by The Telegraph (Allister Heath)Part III (13:53 – 18:03)The Greater Judgement in Iran Would Have Fallen on Inaction: Multiple Presidents Have Dealt With the Threats of Iran, Including Now President TrumpPart IV (18:03 – 23:32)ISIS Terrorist Attacks are on the Rise in the U.S.: There is a Horrifying Clash of Worldview That Leading to Targeted Acts of Terrorism in the U.S.Part V (23:32 – 25:29)A Parable of a Dying Western Country: Students of 27 British Universities Protest the Death of Iran's AyatollahThe 27 British universities where students mourned ayatollah's death by The Telegraph (Poppy Wood)Sign 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.

    Friday, March 13, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 28:28


    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 the marketing by prediction markets to young women, how sports betting is wrecking Gen Z lives, and he answers questions about continuing to try to have children after miscarriages, what it means to be an American and if ethnicity is tied to it, and if communism is contradictory to Christianity.Part I (00:14 – 10:03)Enticing Young Women to Gamble: Prediction Markets are Marketing to Young Women, But Young Women are More Risk-Evasive Than Young Men – That's Just Creation OrderWomen Wanted: Kalshi Pushes to Expand Far Beyond Sport Bets by The Wall Street Journal (Hannah Erin Lang and and Oyin Adedoyin)Part II (10:03 – 15:41)Sports Betting is Wrecking Gen Z Lives: Young Men are Especially Susceptible to This Temptation – Parents and Young Men, Be WarnedI'm a College Student. Gen Z Sports Betting Is Wrecking My Friends' Lives. by The Wall Street Journal (Eli Thompson)Part III (15:41 – 18:08)My Wife and I Keep Having Miscarriages. Should We Continue to Try to Have Children? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (18:08 – 25:02)What Defines an American? Is Ethnicity Tied to American Identity? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter From a 17-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart V (25:02 – 28:28)I Am a Communist. Is Communism Contradictory to Christianity? — 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.

    Thursday, March 12, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 26:56


    This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today's edition of The Briefing, I discuss Portland's vote for legal protection for polyamorous families, how the push for polyamory is bigger than polyamory, the strategy of legalizing polyamory in U.S. cities, and Iranian sleeper cells in California.Part I (00:14 – 13:40)Portland is Now Ground Zero for Polyamory: Portland Votes for Legal Protections for Polyamorous Families – But This is Bigger Than PolyamoryPortland advances antidiscrimination protections for polyamorous families by Oregon Public Broadcasting (Alex Zielinski)In the Northwest, Polyamory Finds Something New: Legal Protection by The New York Times (Anna Griffin)Part II (13:40 – 19:55)A Page Out of the LGBTQ Playbook: Liberal Activist for Polyamory Reveals Gameplan – This Should Be a Wakeup Call for State LegislaturesPart III (19:55 – 26:56)The Iranian Sleeper Cells in California? We Should Be Watchful For Iranian Threats Among UsIran's threats on U.S. soil: sleeper cells, lone wolves, cyberattacks and eerie numbers code by LA Times (Richard Winton)Iran may have activated ‘sleeper cells' to carry out attacks around the globe, US officials say by The Independent (Isabel Keane)Sign 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.

    Wednesday, March 11, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 26:46


    This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 10:03)Asymmetrical Warfare in Iran: The Cheap But Highly Effective Drones That are Shaping the War in Iran‘Designed to Wreak Havoc': The Cheap Drones Shaping the War With Iran by The New York Times (Paul Mozur and Adam Satariano)Part II (10:03 – 15:05)ISIS Operatives Attack Near Mayor's Mansion in NYC: Two Young Men Tried to Carry Out Explosive, Terrorist Attack in NYC – Are Americans Even Paying Attention?Part III (15:05 – 18:16)Purim and the War in Iran: Biblical History Collides with Modern HistoryPart IV (18:16 – 26:46)Bible Sales in the UK are Soaring: Young People are Dissatisfied in Secularism and Buying Bibles in Record Numbers. What's Going On?Soaring Bible sales prove the young are looking for meaning in our soulless culture by The Telegraph (Bijan Omrani)Sign 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.

    Tuesday, March 10, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 27:43


    This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 05:49)International Law, What Even Is It? Experts Lay Claim to International Law, But Who is Defining It?In defence of hand-wringers and pearl-clutchers by Financial Times (Robert Shrimsley)‘Might makes right’? Why experts have fears for rule of law by USA Today (Aysha Bagchi)Part II (05:49 – 17:44)The Major Powers Aren't Submitting to International Law: We Need to Be Realistic About the Scope and Power of International LawPart III (17:44 – 20:17)How Should Christians Think About International Law? The Dangers and Limitations of a Global Governing BodyHow Good Intentions Helped Pave Trump's Road to Iran by The New York Times (Amanda Taub)Part IV (20:17 – 27:42)Nice Does Not Equal Christian: Christians Should Not Be Fooled by James Talarico's Kindness – His Liberal Policies are a Reflection of His CharacterJames Talarico Is a Christian X-Ray by The New York Times (David French)Sign 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.

    Monday, March 9, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 26:17


    This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 10:11)The First Cabinet Firing of Trump’s Second Administration: Kristi Noem is Out, and Sen. Markwayne Mullin is In as Nominee for DHS SecretaryPart II (10:11 – 17:37)President Trump is Realigning the Global Order: The Consequences of President Trump's Global Actions are MassiveAs Trump Out-Putins Putin, Russia's Global Influence Erodes by The New York Times (Paul Sonne)For Xi, Trump's Embrace of War Proves China Needs More Power by The New York Times (David Pierson)Part III (17:37 – 26:17)‘This is the Most Offender-Friendly Legislature We've Ever Had': Liberal Colorado Lawmakers Propose Legislation to Redefine Crime and Punishment Colorado lawmakers want to carve a new path out of prison in second-look sentencing bill by The Denver Post (Shelly Bradbury)Sign 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.

    Friday, March 6, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 26:06


    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 Instagram and YouTube on trial for its harms in LA court, and he answers questions about gambling on Jesus's return, freedom of religion and Islam, right and wrong uses of A.I., and preparing children for the stress of the world.Part I (00:13 – 09:00)The Pattern of Social Media Harm on Trial: LA Court Hears Testimony on How YouTube and Instagram are Dangerous, Particularly to Young WomenWomen gasp, men yawn and laugh at landmark L.A. social media addiction trial by LA Times (Sonja Sharp and Sandra McDonald)Part II (09:00 – 12:30)Is It Wrong for Christians to Bet on Jesus to Return Before 2027? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter From a 16-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart III (12:30 – 16:28)Should Freedom of Religion Include Islam? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (16:28 – 21:42)How Do We Decide When It is Right to Use A.I.? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart V (21:42 – 26:06)How Do I Balance the Stress of the News of the World with the Stress of Being a Mother? — 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.

    Thursday, March 5, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 25:10


    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 that the son of Ayatollah Khamanei might be Iran's next leader, the influence of emotions on policy support, the armchair allies of the U.S., the theological and political problems of James Talarico, Cornyn vs. Paxton in Texas, and New Zealand's former Prime Minister who is moving to Australia.Part I (00:13 – 07:30)Son of Ayatollah Khamanei Might Be Iran's Next Leader: Even If the Regime Stays the Same, a Set Back to Iran's Military Capabilities is a Win for the West and IsraelPart II (07:30 – 11:47)Our Thoughts Should Order Our Emotions: Politics and Policy Ought Not Be Dictated Strictly By Our EmotionsPart III (11:47 – 14:41)Armchair Allies: Allies of the U.S. are Scrutinizing U.S. Actions in Iran As They Watch and Do NothingFriedrich Merz to meet Trump after justifying strikes on Iran by Financial Times (Anne-Sylvaine Chassany)Part IV (14:41 – 18:41)A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: The Theological and Political Danger of James TalaricoPart V (18:41 – 21:36)Cornyn vs. Paxton in a Run-Off: Big John Faces Off with Morally Suspect Candidate Ken Paxton – Democrats are Hopeful for a Talarico and Paxton Race in the MidtermsPart VI (21:36 – 25:10)New Zealand's Former Prime Minister is Leaving New Zealand: Jacinda Ardern is Moving to Australia, and It is a ControversySign 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.

    Wednesday, March 4, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 25:52


    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 who is in command of Iran's military forces, if President Trump's attacks in Iran were constitutional, if inaction in Iran would have been worse, and the death of Khamenei and prediction markets.Part I (00:14 – 07:44)Who is in Command and Control of Iranian Forces? Iran's Military is Likely Still Following the Orders of Ayatollah KhameneiPart II (07:44 – 18:56)Was the President's Action Constitutional or Not? The Complications of President Trump's Decision in Light of the Controversial (And Unconstitutional?) War Powers ActWar and Peace Cannot Be Left to One Man — Especially Not This Man by The New York Times (David French)Secretary of State Rubio on Iran Strikes by C-Span (Marco Rubio)Part III (18:56 – 21:20)What Would Be Worse in Iran, Action or Inaction? Inaction on Iran Assuredly Would Have Been a Failed PolicyPart IV (21:20 – 25:52)Are the Prediction Markets Turning into Death Markets? The Death of Iran's Khamenei in the Prediction Markets is Raising Massive QuestionsBets on Fate of Iran's Khamenei Spark Uproar at Leading Prediction Markets by The Wall Street Journal (Kevin T. Dugan and Krystal Hur)Sign 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.

    Tuesday, March 3, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 26:18


    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 the timing of the attacks in Iran, the moral dimension of the spycraft of Israel and America, and SCOTUS’s ruling in favor of parental rights in California over LGBTQ issues in schools.Part I (00:14 – 12:19)We Now Know Why: The U.S. and Israel Took the Opportunity to Kill Iran's Leaders at a Rare Gathering of Iran's LeadershipWhy the U.S. and Israel Struck When They Did: A Chance to Kill Iran's Leaders by The Wall Street Journal (Dov Lieber, Alexander Ward, Laurence Norman)Part II (12:19 – 17:39)‘Social Network Analysis' and ‘Pattern of Life' Profiles: Moral Dimensions of Israel's Spycraft — and America'sInside the plan to kill Ali Khamenei by The Financial Times (Mehul Srivastava, James Shotter, Neri Zilber, and Steff Chávez)Part III (17:39 – 21:08)California Parents Win on Massive LGBTQ Issue: SCOTUS Upholds Ruling that Schools Cannot Hide So-Called Gender Transitions From ParentsMirabelli v. Bonta by The Supreme Court of the United StatesPart IV (21:08 – 26:18)Parents, the Battle For Your Rights is Here: State by State, the Left is Seeking to Undermine Your RightsSign 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.

    Monday, March 2, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 25:46


    This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 13:49)This War Didn't Start Saturday: A History of Iran's Islamic RepublicPart II (13:49 – 19:20)Iran Had to Be Stopped: Iran's Development of Nuclear Weapons Was Unthinkable for the West — And Especially for IsraelPart III (19:20 – 24:03)This Is a Limited Military Action — The U.S. Does Not Want to Govern IranPart IV (24:03 – 25:45)We Must Pray for Peace in Iran: And We Must Pray for a Better Future for Iran's People and the Entire RegionSign 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.

    Friday, February 27, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 26:38


    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 the generation that may never marry, children and Christian joy, and he answers questions about designing missiles as a Christian, if girls should participate in wrestling as a sport, and if children bear responsibility for what they believe.Part I (00:14 – 07:37)A Dark Dating Reality: Younger Generations May Never Even Marry – This is CatastrophicThe generation that may never marry by The Spectator (Aria Schrecker)Part II (07:37 – 13:44)Having Children Won't Make You Happy? Secularists are Worried About Your Happiness, but the Christian Worldview is More Concerned About JoyThink having children will make you happier? Think again by The Telegraph (Eir Nolsøe)Part III (13:44 – 17:56)Is Designing Missiles Contrary to My Christian Faith? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter From a 19-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart IV (17:56 – 21:03)Should My Daughter Participate in Wrestling as a Sport? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart V (21:03 – 26:38)Do Children Bear Moral Responsibility For What They Believe? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter From a 16-Year-Old Listener 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.

    Thursday, February 26, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 26:05


    This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 06:55)What the Press Don't Want to Talk About: The Press is Ignoring President Trump's Moral Clarity on So-Called Gender Reassignment Procedures for YouthTrump Puts On a Show, Casting Democrats as the Villains by The New York Times (Katie Rogers)A marathon speech, a game show flair, and a clear message from Trump by The Telegraph (Lily Shanagher)Part II (06:55 – 13:10)We are at a Watershed Moment on the Transgender Revolution: The New York Times has Allowed an Opinion Column That Claims Ideology Has Trumped Science on the IssueMedical Associations Trusted Belief Over Science on Youth Gender Care by The New York Times (Jesse Singal)Part III (13:10 – 19:45)The Profane is Becoming Routine: The Public Use of Profanity is Our New Normal – And Our Society is Worse For ItF-bombs, profanity and politics: a story not fit for this family newspaper by USA Today (Bart Jansen)Part IV (19:45 – 26:05)Jeff Bezos Orders Massive Force Reduction at Washington Post — Leftists are Outraged at The Post's Layoffs, But No Business Can Survive Losing $100 Million Per YearSign 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.

    Wednesday, February 25, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 24:33


    This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 08:52)The State of the Union 2026: President Trump Gives Historically Long State of the Union SpeechPart II (08:52 – 13:19)President Trump and the American Character: President Trump's Personal Attacks Do Not Land Well with Americans – But Democrats Made Personal Attacks TooPart III (13:19 – 20:06)President Trump's Clarity Over Biology: President Trump Became the First President to Speak Against So-Called Gender Transition Surgery from the State of the UnionPart IV (20:06 – 24:33)‘These People are Crazy': We are About to Find Out Just How Far Left Democrats are On So-Called Gender Treatments for MinorsPortrait of the week: Gender in schools, election U-turns and the ‘truth' about Navalny by The SpectatorSign 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.

    Tuesday, February 24, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 25:10


    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 the 4-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Christian realism and Ukraine,Part I (00:14 – 10:38)The Dark Anniversary of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine: Today Marks the 4th Anniversary of That Dark Day – We Need to Look at the Civilizational Reality, the killing of El Mencho, and comments from a Minnesotan legislator with so-called transgender identity who argued that pornography is crucial for youth to develop LGBTQ identity.Part II (10:38 – 14:34)In a Fallen World, the Good Guys Don't Always Win: The Christian Realism of the Situation in UkrainePart III (14:34 – 19:15)The Killing of El Mencho: Mexico's Law Enforcement Kill One of the Cartel's Most Deadly LeadersPart IV (19:15 – 25:10)Reader, Beware: Minnesota Legislator with a So-Called Transgender Identity Says Pornography is Crucial For Youth Developing LGBTQ IdentityTrans Minnesota Dem bizarrely argues ‘queer' kids need access to porn sites for ‘educational' reasons by New York Post (Anna Young)‘A Partner in Crime' and, Now, in Love by The New York Times (Sadiba Hasan)Sign 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.

    Monday, February 23, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 25:13


    This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 08:45)SCOTUS Takes Up the Tariffs Issue: In 6-3 Ruling, SCOTUS Rules Trump's Targeted Tariffs are UnconstitutionalJustices Strike Down Trump's Tariffs by The New York Times (Ann E. Marimow)Part II (08:45 – 10:16)President Trump's Angry Press Conference: The President Provided an Important Leadership Lesson After the SCOTUS Ruling – Don't Respond Out of AngerPart III (10:16 – 15:28)SCOTUS Made a Big Mistake: The Justices Should Have Addressed the Question of the Billions of Dollars That the U.S. Has Already Collected – What Now?Part IV (15:28 – 21:30)The Arrest of Former Prince Andrew: The Disgraced Prince of Britain Was Arrested For Sharing Government SecretsThe Former Prince Andrew Never Should Have Forwarded Those Emails by The Atlantic (Helen Lewis)Part V (21:30 – 25:12)We Need to Press for a Moral Reckoning with the Epstein Files: There is a Healthy Moral Outrage in Response to This StorySign 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.

    Friday, February 20, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 25:22


    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 the liberationist argument that baby formula is the key to marriage equality, how Christians should think about birth control, and if it's wrong for men to donate their ‘reproductive cells' to a fertility bank.Part I (00:14 – 11:45)Baby Formula is the Key to Marriage Equality? This is Where the Liberationist Logic LeadsThe Secret to Marriage Equality Is Formula by The New York Times (Nona Willis Aronowitz)How Feeding the Baby Can Affect Your Marriage by The New York TimesPart II (11:45 – 20:22)How Should Christians Think About Birth Control? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart III (20:22 – 25:21)Is It Wrong For Men to Donate Their ‘Reproductive Cells' to a Fertility Bank? — 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.

    Thursday, February 19, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 26:51


    This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 12:26)A.I. Chatbots are Sociopaths? Christians Must Keep Categories StraightWhy AI Chatbots Can't Be Trusted for Financial Advice: They're Sociopaths by The Wall Street Journal (Peter Coy)Part II (12:26 – 18:27)A.I. Chatbots Cannot Have a True Conscience: Our Human Conscience is God's Gift and Grounded in His ImagePart III (18:27 – 19:45)A.I. and Christian Discernment: These Days, Christians Must Be Even More Diligent in Discerning the TruthPart IV (19:45 – 24:08)Minecraft, Roblox, and Extremist Recruitment? Terrorist Organizations are Targeting Children Through Online Gaming PlatformsHow Hate Groups and Terrorists Use Gaming Platforms to Recruit Young Children by The New York Times (Pranav Baskar)Part V (24:08 – 26:50)How Harmful is Instagram for Teens? Mark Zuckerberg is Facing Tough Questions Over the Addictive Nature of Social Media, and Parents Need to Pay Close AttentionMark Zuckerberg Faces the Tough Questions He Deserves by National Review (Josh Golin)Sign 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.

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