The Briefing with Albert Mohler

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:14 – 13:29) ‘And So It Begins’: Muslim, Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani Elected Mayor of NYC – Do NYC Voters Have a Clue What They Have Done? Zohran Mamdani Captures New YorkPart II (13:29 – 19:49) Did Democrats Get Their Groove Back? Democrats Win Important Seats in New Jersey and Virginia – And They are Moving Further and Further to the Left The Democrats Just Took a Big Step Toward Getting Their Groove BackPart III (19:49 – 25:03) ‘Drill Baby, Drill’: Norway and Brazil is Pausing Ethics Rules for Profit – What Kind of Ethics is That? Norway suspends $2.1tn oil fund’s ethics rules to avoid selling Big Tech stakesPart IV (25:03 – 26:34) A Horrifying Plane Crash in Louisville: We are Praying for All Involved Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning. Follow Dr. Mohler: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube For 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.

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 life and legacy of Dick Cheney, the fall of neoconservatism, the incongruence of claiming to be conservatism while supporting same-sex marriage, and the stripping of Andrew’s royal title. Part I (00:14 – 07:32) Dick Cheney Dies at 84: The Life and Legacy of the Controversial 46th Vice President of the United States Part II (07:32 – 13:19) The Fall of Neoconservatism: Neoconservatism Turned Out to Be More Neo Than Conservative Part III (13:19 – 18:04) The Cheney Test: If You Can Shift Your Morality on Marriage Based on the Lifestyle of a Family Member, You are Not Genuinely Conservative Part IV (18:04 – 25:32) Prince Andrew is Now Just Andrew: Andrew Stripped of Royal Title After Massive Moral Controversy Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning. Follow Dr. Mohler: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube For 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.

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 crazy story of a “new mother” who was arrested for felony charges after trying to have her 15th baby by IVF, respecting creation order in the procurement of children, and the Christian paradox of crime. Part I (00:14 – 16:48) This is Crazy: A 65-Year-Old “New Mother” Arrested for Felony Charges After Trying to Have 15th Baby by IVF She Was Ready to Have Her 15th Child. Then Came the Felony Charges.Part II (16:48 – 21:36) When Reproductive Technologies Violate Creation Order: Christians Cannot Defy Creation Order to Procure Children Part III (21:36 – 26:19) The Christian Paradox of Crime: Louvre Thieves Turn Out to Be a Married Couple with Children Who Were Caught Based on DNA Evidence Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning. Follow Dr. Mohler: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube For 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:14 – 08:41) Vice President Vance Steps on Theological Nerve: Vice President Says He Hopes His Hindu Wife Will One Day Convert to Christianity, and Secularists are Losing Their Minds Vance defends saying he hopes his wife converts to ChristianityPart II (08:41 – 13:10) Can a Hindu Go to Heaven? Catholics and Protestants Strongly Disagree US VP Vance faces criticism after saying he hopes his wife becomes ChristianPope Francis on interreligious dialoguePart III (13:10 – 21:09) Religious Allies in the Culture War: Conservative Catholics and Conservative Protestants Need Each Other to Show Up For Battle The ascension of America’s Catholic rightRegime Change? A Future Beyond Classical Liberalism and Its Legacy? — A Conversation with Patrick J. DeneenHow Liberalism Failed: A Conversation with Patrick J. DeneenTruth and Creation Order — A Conversation with Professor Robert P. GeorgeIn the Library: Ryan T. AndersonThe Illusion of a Secular State & The Impotence of Secular ConservatismPart IV (21:09 – 26:03) Britain is Undermining Its Own Army: Diminishing Fraternity for Inclusivity is Weakening the British Military Army officers ordered to cut ties with men-only members’ clubsSign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning. Follow Dr. Mohler: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube For 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:14 – 14:48) The Christian Worldview Honors History: The Christian Understanding of History Contrasted With Recent Headlines How Politics Is Changing the Way History Is TaughtPart II (14:48 – 18:47) Is It Hypocritical to Read Harry Potter and Not Celebrate Halloween? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing Part III (18:47 – 22:28) How Should I Respond to Gruesome Halloween Decorations as a Christian Father? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing Part IV (22:28 – 26:19) How Should Christians Think About Using A.I. Technology to Portray a Person as Communicating From the Dead? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning. Follow Dr. Mohler: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube For 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.

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 celebration of 102 years of the Republic of Turkey, Elon Musk’s Grokipedia as an alternative to Leftist A.I., and he confronts a liberal Jewish argument supporting abortion. Part I (00:14 – 11:52) The Republic of Turkey Celebrates 102 Years: The End of the Ottoman Empire and the Founding of the Republic of Turkey and the History of the Ottoman Empire Part II (11:52 – 17:51) Elon Takes on A.I.’s Left-Wing Bias: The Leftist Bias in A.I. and Online Platforms is Undeniable, and Elon Musk is Offering an Alternative Grokipedia vs. WikipediaAI’s Left-wing bias is becoming too obvious to ignorePart III (17:51 – 22:04) Religious Liberty and Pro-Abortion Positions: Confronting a Liberal Jewish Argument in Support of Abortion A post-Roe crisis: Fetal personhood laws threaten Jewish religious freedomPart IV (22:04 – 25:42) Thanks to the Donkeys: Animals Used in Trash Collection in Turkish Village Receive Well-Earned Retirement They had been wandering the streets for years! The permanent donkeys will now retire.Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning. Follow Dr. Mohler: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube For 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:14 – 08:47) What Is Right? What Is at Stake? The Debate Over SNAP Raises Massive Questions for Conservatives No American Should Go to Bed HungryPart II (08:47 – 13:29) The Worldwide Disappearance of the Political Middle: Global Headlines Reflect Increasing Polarization Part III (13:29 – 19:08) Are Young People Looking for a Political Middle? Eventually, Young People Need to Understand What’s at Stake Anxious and disillusioned: being young in Trump’s AmericaPart IV (19:08 – 25:15) The White House Needs a Ballroom: The Worldview Behind the Architecture and the Headlines at the White House Why Trump’s East Wing Demolition Needed to HappenPart V (25:15 – 26:29) Hurricane Melissa Makes Landfall: Pray for the People of Jamaica Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning. Follow Dr. Mohler: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube For 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.

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 President Trump’s visit to Asia and the worldview issues behind trade, why a welfare state won’t solve the falling birth rate problem, and skin cell reproduction as an assault on motherhood. Part I (00:14 – 12:08) Trade and the Relationship Between Nations: President Trump’s Visit to Asia and the Worldview Issues Behind Trade Asia, Caught in the Middle, Faces Trump and Xi’s Tug of WarPart II (12:08 – 20:44) The Welfare State and Falling Birth Rates: Finland’s Population Decline Shows Poverty is Not the Best Explanation Finland’s stubbornly low birth rate shows why a population shift may be inevitablePart III (20:44 – 26:00) Reproduction by Skin Cell and the Death of Motherhood: This New Reproductive Technology is an Assault on Motherhood The elimination of motherhoodSign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning. Follow Dr. Mohler: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube For 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.

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 federal investigation that led to major arrests in an illegal gambling scheme involving the NBA and organized crime, why we are so interested in organized crime, and the heist at the Louvre. Part I (00:14 – 16:07) Gambling, Organized Crime, and the NBA: Federal Investigation Leads to Major Arrests in Illegal Gambling Scheme NBA Head Coach Charged in Illegal Poker Scheme Tied to Organized CrimeLegalize and Regulate Sports BettingPart II (16:07 – 21:15) The Drama of Crime in America: Why Does Organized Crime Exist, and Why Are We So Interested In It? Part III (21:15 – 25:36) The Heist at the Louvre: This is a Huge Embarrassment for France Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning. Follow Dr. Mohler: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube For 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.

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 rise of parenting advice and the fall of parenting sense, and he answers questions about if college is a scam, using extra-biblical sources in interpreting Scripture, dinosaurs, and homosexual interpretations of Scripture. Part I (00:14 – 11:07) Parents Need Biblical Counsel, Not Fads: The Rise of Parenting Advice and the Fall of Parenting Sense Millennials might be raising ‘Velcro kids.’ What does that mean and is it a bad thing?We’re Doing Child-Led ParentingPart II (11:07 – 17:31) What Do You Think About Charlie Kirk’s Thoughts on College? Is College a Scam? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter From an 18-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing Part III (17:31 – 20:12) What is the Proper Way to Use Extra-Biblical Sources in Interpreting Scriptures? How Should We Interpret Genesis? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing Part IV (20:12 – 24:47) What Do You Make of Dinosaurs as a Young Earth Creationist? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing Part V (24:47 – 27:53) How Do I Combat Pro-Homosexual Interpretations of Scripture? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter From a 15-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning. Follow Dr. Mohler: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube For 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.

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 President Trump’s recent statements about making America fertile again, the scandal of surrogacy, and the problem of unacceptable social media posts for both the Right and the Left. Part I (00:14 – 13:05) Trump Wants to Make America Fertile Again: Having Babies is a Biblical Good, But There is Massive Moral Risk in Assisted Reproductive Technologies Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Announces Actions to Lower Costs and Expand Access to In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and High-Quality Fertility CarePart II (13:05 – 18:45) The Scandal of Surrogacy: This Problem is Not Just Financial and The Moral Risk Keeps Increasing Surrogacy Is a Multibillion-Dollar Business. Sometimes the Money Goes Missing.Part III (18:45 – 23:12) Words Have Consequences: Celebration of Charlie Kirk’s Assassination and its Consequences Fired for Kirk posts, former Emory professor weighs cost of free speechThe Oxford Union has always been full of idiots, but this one might sink itPart IV (23:12 – 27:03) Unacceptable Social Media Posts are Not Just a Problem on the Left: Those on the Right Are Showing the Problem as Well Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning. Follow Dr. Mohler: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube For 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.

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 Church of England’s announcement that its synods would require ⅔ vote to approve same-sex marriage, a new social justice storybook Bible, Bible books that are targeting families with a hermeneutic of suspicion, and the centrality of the Word to raising children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Part I (00:14 – 10:12) This is Just Delayed Surrender: The Church of England Will Require Two-Thirds Majorities in the Synod to Approve So-Called Same-Sex Marriage Bishops ‘killing’ plans for gay marriagePart II (10:12 – 17:39) A New Social Justice Storybook Bible? New Storybook Bible Trades Biblical Fidelity for Diversity Progressive publishers launch children’s Bible stories with social justice, diversity themesPart III (17:39 – 23:23) A Storybook Bible That Targets Your Children with a Hermeneutic of Suspicion: New Storybook Bible Seeks to Undermine the Truthfulness of God’s Word to Children Bible Books for Kids Take a Progressive TurnNew children’s Bible aims to capture diverse, nonpatriarchal ‘theology of love and justice’Part IV (23:23 – 25:33) The Bible and Child Rearing: To Raise Your Children in the Nurture and Admonition of the Lord is to Raise Your Children in the Word Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning. Follow Dr. Mohler: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube For 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:14 – 13:02) NYC Voters Had Better Look More Closely at Zohran Mamdani: The Critical Theorist, Muslim, and Democratic Socialist of America Member Wants to Be the New Face for the Democratic Party How Zohran Mamdani Came to Embrace the Palestinian CausePart II (13:02 – 20:11) Mamdani Has Not Left His ‘Political Home’: Zohran Mandani Hasn’t Really Moved from the Democratic Socialists of America Has Mamdani Really Left His ‘Political Home’?Part III (20:11 – 24:59) The Red-Blue Binary is Not an Accident: Recent Events Have Solidified the Political Binary in the U.S. Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning. Follow Dr. Mohler: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube For 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:14 – 11:28) Decolonizing Tolkien? The Attempt to Deconstruct J.R.R. Tolkien is a Parable for Deconstructing the West and Truth Itself A degree used to mean something. Now students are taught to ‘decolonise’ TolkienIf Lord of the Rings is ‘racist’, answer me thisPart II (11:28 – 20:42) The Spread of Assisted Suicide: The Moral Warnings from Great Britain and Canada Cannot Be Ignored in the U.S. Canada is Turning Itself into a Death CultCanada is Killing ItselfCanada’s assisted suicide laws are out of controlPart III (20:42 – 27:10) A Parable from Great Britain: Prince Andrew Surrenders Use of Royal Titles as the Scandals Surround Him Continue to Build Prince Andrew Surrenders Duke of York TitleSign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning. Follow Dr. Mohler: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube For 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:14 – 09:53) Erotica and ChatGPT: ChatGPT Announces It Will Soon Allow for Pornography for ‘Verified Adults’ ChatGPT will soon allow erotica for verified adults, says OpenAI bossPart II (09:53 – 13:03) Gavin Newsom, Friend to Israel? California Governor Signs Bill Targeting Antisemitism in Public Schools Gavin Newsom’s Blow to AntisemitismPart III (13:03 – 25:38) What is the Difference Between Nationalism and Patriotism? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing Part IV (25:38 – 29:43) How Can I Rightly Understand God’s Emotions Without Demoting or Domesticating His Holy Nature? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning. Follow Dr. Mohler: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube For 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.

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 education regression in the U.S., the Left’s attack on Mississippi’s successful model for education, and the growing skepticism in the U.S. towards higher education. Part I (00:14 – 08:10) The Great Education Regression: 49 Out of 50 States Report Increased Gap Between Top 10% and Bottom 10% of Students America Is Sliding Toward IlliteracyPart II (08:10 – 20:54) The “Mississippi Miracle”: The Left Attacks Mississippi’s Successful Education Model, Including Its Lack of Teacher Unions Part III (20:54 – 27:47) Americans are Skeptical of Higher Education: Is Higher Ed Headed in the Wrong Direction? Growing share of Americans say the U.S. higher education system is headed in the wrong directionSign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning. Follow Dr. Mohler: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube For 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.

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 rapid decline of claimed so-called transgender identity among young Americans, Richard Dawkins’ argument against gender theory from nature, and Lawrence Krauss and Richard Dawkins joining the common cause against DEI. Part I (00:14 – 14:05) CHSS Report No. 5 The Decline of Trans and Queer Identity amongWhy are fewer young people identifying as trans?Part II (14:05 – 18:35) From gravity to gender, scientific truth stands above human feelings and politicsPart III (18:35 – 26:35) Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning. Follow Dr. Mohler: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube For 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:14 – 13:25) The Joy of Reuniting Families: The Negotiations Are Not Even Close to Over, but We Need to Take Note of the Reuniting of Those Families Part II (13:25 – 21:48) Gen-Z and Christianity: Many Gen-Zers, Especially Young Men, are Turning to Christianity – Why? Why So Many Gen Z-ers Are Drawn to Conservative ChristianityPart III (21:48 – 25:58) The Troops vs. Naked Cyclists: Protestors Bare It All During Nude Bike Ride in Response to President Trump’s Use of National Guard in Portland Naked bike riders demonstrate against federal troops in ‘quintessentially Portland’ protest Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning. Follow Dr. Mohler: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube For 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:14 – 09:38) An Historic Day in Israel: We Hope and Pray for Peace in Israel and Gaza – But the Main Challenge Continues to be Hamas Part II (09:38 – 17:02) Family and the Political Binary: Republicans are Increasingly the Party of Those Who Have Children While Democrats Are Not The married-with-children party vs. the single-and-childless partyPart III (17:02 – 26:55) The Growing Fear of Dying Alone: The Number of Americans Dying Alone–Truly Alone–is Increasing An age-old fear grows more common: ‘I’m going to die alone’Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning. Follow Dr. Mohler: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube For 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:14 – 16:41) The Spreading Problem of Sports Betting: Sports Betting is a Massive Moral Problem, And Young Men Are Especially Vulnerable Is Sports Betting Illegal in Your State? Not if You Call It a ‘Prediction Market.’Special Edition: The Problem of Sextortion: A Message for Parents and Pastors of Teenage Boys and Young MenExperts say increased access to online gambling may put teens at riskPart II (16:41 – 21:29) Is It Possible for My 3.5-Year-Old to Confess Saving Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing Part III (21:29 – 25:26) Why is Antisemitism Prevalent Among Some Young Men? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning. Follow Dr. Mohler: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube For 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.