The Briefing with Albert Mohler
R. Albert Mohler, Jr.
Cultural Commentary from a Biblical Perspective
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20 episodesFriday, April 3, 2026
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Senate’s rejection of a measure to ban biological males from female sports, a woman charged with murder by abortion pill, and President Trump’s comments about the death of Robert S. Mueller III.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
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
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
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
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
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 11:43)Iran’s Strategy in the Strait of Hormuz: A Little Geographic Feature Can Be CrucialPart II (11:43 – 13:53)Will the West Be Lost in Iran? A Warning About 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)A Bias Toward Action: Military Action After Over 40 Years of Iranian Threat Is Not RecklessPart IV (18:03 – 23:32)ISIS Terror Attacks are on the Rise in the U.S.: Horrifying Clash of Worldview That Is Leading to Targeted Acts of Terrorism in the U.S.Part V (23:32 – 25:29)Will Western Civilization Survive? 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
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
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
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
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 05:49)International Law, What Is It? Many 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)What About War in Iran—Does it Violate International Law? Who Gets to Say?Part III (17:44 – 20:17)How Should Christians Think About International Law? The Dangers and Limitations of a Global Governing LawHow Good Intentions Helped Pave Trump’s Road to Iran by The New York Times (Amanda Taub)Part IV (20:17 – 27:42)Is This the Talarico Moment? David French Says So, But James Talarico’s Liberal Views 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
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.