Albert Mohler is the president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. “The Briefing,” a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Dr. Mohler has authored numerous books and writes a popular blog and a regular commentary on moral, cultural, and theological issues.
Published: Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:50:14 +0000 · Author: R. Albert Mohler, Jr.
Summary 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 parent-child estrangement in America, the relationship between archaeological evidence and the truth of Scripture, the relationship between Christianity and democracy, and why so few Christians and Christian institutions are involved in the world of art.Part I (00:13 – 14:50)Why Are So Many Young Adults “Cutting Off” Their Parents? The Effects of the Therapeutic Revolution...
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Art & Culture, Family, Jesus & the Gospel, Politics, Spirituality, The Briefing, The Mailbox, Theology, Trends
Published: Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:50:49 +0000 · Author: R. Albert Mohler, Jr.
Summary 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 new details about the FlyDubai co-pilot who attempted to crash a flight bound for Israel, expanding access to abortion pills in Australia, international concerns over a plague-related death in Russia, the importance of the American constitutional order in a Supreme Court climate case, and socialism’s growing appeal despite its historical failures.Part I (00:14 – 05:25)Updated Information Underlines...
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Abortion, Democratic Socialism, Politics, The Briefing, Tragedy, United States
Published: Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:50:27 +0000 · Author: R. Albert Mohler, Jr.
Summary 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 educational and economic crises in France, the arrest of a former German intelligence chief on espionage charges, and the deaths of disgraced former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert, and scandal-plagued televangelist Jim Bakker.Part I (00:14 – 09:58)Educational and Economic Turmoil Produce Violent Protests in France: We Are Talking About Teenagers on the Front Lines of...
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Adultery, Death, Ethics, History, Obituaries, Politics, The Briefing
Published: Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:50:17 +0000 · Author: R. Albert Mohler, Jr.
Summary 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 what the recent headlines about Cornell University reveal about the culture’s conception of morality, the crisis of forming young men, and the Non-Answer that Democrats have been advised to give to the transgender debate.Part I (00:14 – 11:44)So Morality Is Just Context? The Cornell Catastrophe Reveals Our Culture’s Conception of Morality— And The Christian ResponseMoral catastrophe at...
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College & University, Law & Justice, Manhood, Politics, Sexual Revolution, Spirituality, The Briefing, United States
Published: Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:50:24 +0000 · Author: R. Albert Mohler, Jr.
Summary 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 withdrawal of U.S. bombers from a UK air base amid threats linked to Iran, new developments in the FlyDubai cockpit attack, what a failed execution in Tennessee reveals about government competence and the dignity of human life, and whether Brazil’s presidential runoff will continue a right-wing trend in Latin America.Part I (00:13 – 09:54)Why Did...
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Ethics, Law & Justice, Politics, The Briefing, Tragedy
Published: Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:50:47 +0000 · Author: R. Albert Mohler, Jr.
Summary 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 often unrecognized importance of AM radio, a massive recent hack of the FBI, if Christians with authority in land development should prevent the construction of temples contrary to Christianity, if an 89-year-old in hospice should be baptized after giving her life to Christ, if Christians should enter the field of psychology, and spiritual leadership in courtship...
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History, Religious Freedom, Technology, The Briefing, The Mailbox, Theology, United States
Published: Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:50:07 +0000 · Author: R. Albert Mohler, Jr.
Summary 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 Islamic terrorism attempt on a FlyDubai airliner, the arrest of 5 British men tied to possible terrorist plot, the horrifying and gross immorality on the campuses of Penn State and Cornell, and Backpack, the winner of Fat Bear Week 2026.Part I (00:13 – 10:46)Islamic Terrorism Rears Its Head Again: A Catastrophe Was Bravely Avoided Due to...
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Animals, College & University, Manhood, The Briefing, Theology, Tragedy
Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:50:48 +0000 · Author: R. Albert Mohler, Jr.
Summary 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 parable of the WNBA’s culture war, if transgender inmates have rights to transgender treatments (and even transgender underwear), and the story of a lesbian bar that attempted to lower restrictions on face masks that has made national headlines.Part I (00:14 – 13:33)The Parable of the WNBA’s Culture War: Transgender Activists are Trying to Transform the World...
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Coronavirus, Homosexuality, Law & Justice, Manhood, Politics, Sexual Revolution, The Briefing, Trends, Womanhood
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:50:43 +0000 · Author: R. Albert Mohler, Jr.
Summary 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 Democrats trying to sell religion, why Democrats will struggle to win Christian voters, and Robert Schuman and the worldview clash behind Pope Leo’s visit to secular France.Part I (00:14 – 13:17)Democrats are Trying to Sell Liberal Religion: These Politicians Represent the Fault Line of Religion Between Historic Christianity and Political Activism Dressed Up as ReligionCan Democrats...
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Politics, Roman Catholicism, Secularism, The Briefing, Theology, Trends, United States
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:50:06 +0000 · Author: R. Albert Mohler, Jr.
Summary 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 conclusion of President Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping, Bill Gates on A.I., the morality of The Terminator, and the summit on A.I. held by King Charles III.Part I (00:13 – 09:38)That’s a Wrap on President Trump’s Visit with Xi Jinping: What Happened? How Do We Know?Part II (09:38 – 16:51)Bill Gates on A.I.: The Founder of...
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A.I., History, Technology, The Briefing, Theology, United States
Published: Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:50:00 +0000 · Author: R. Albert Mohler, Jr.
Summary 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 if robotaxis could subvert human dignity, D.C. as the loneliest city in the U.S., generative A.I. and the replacement of human art and work, and defining ‘evangelical Protestantism.’Part I (00:14 – 10:57)Jesus, Waymo, and Baptist Pastors: National Baptist Pastors in D.C. Argue Robotaxis Could Subvert Human DignityWould Jesus like Waymo? Baptists have thoughts. by The Washington Post...
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A.I., Church & Ministry, Church History, Evangelicalism, Family, Jesus & the Gospel, Marriage, Technology, The Briefing, The Mailbox, Theology
Published: Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:50:30 +0000 · Author: R. Albert Mohler, Jr.
Summary 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 failing of the UN and the need for an honest assessment of it, the permanent five of the UN and their veto power, and President Trump’s important meeting with Xi Jinping at The White House.Part I (00:14 – 06:50)World Leaders Agree, the U.N. is Failing: An Honest Assessment Is Needed, NowWorld Leaders Almost All Agree on...
Published: Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:50:12 +0000 · Author: R. Albert Mohler, Jr.
Summary 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 symbiotic relationship between the POTUS and the press, another medical center halts so-called “transgender care” treatments for minors, and one of the most untrue sentences in American history printed in The Atlantic.Part I (00:14 – 07:20)The President of the United States and the Press Corp Need Each Other: The Modern Presidency and the Press Are Locked...
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Childhood, History, Law & Justice, Politics, Publishing, Sexual Revolution, The Briefing, United States
Published: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:50:41 +0000 · Author: R. Albert Mohler, Jr.
Summary 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 ban of MS NOW, CNN, and Politico from the press room, the U.S. and China’s race on A.I., and the worldview clash of China and the U.S. as President Trump and Xi Jinping prepare to meet.Part I (00:14 – 13:43)President Trump Bars MS NOW, CNN, and Politico From the Press Room: The Freedom of the...
Published: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:50:59 +0000 · Author: R. Albert Mohler, Jr.
Summary 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 Greenland and the shift in geopolitics, Germany’s rearmament, and Ukraine’s consideration of the legalization and taxing pornography to fund its continued war efforts.Part I (00:13 – 11:22)Greenland and the Shift in Geopolitics: This is a Strategic Move by the Trump Administration With Both Denmark and GreenlandPart II (11:22 – 18:58)The Ringing Echoes of History in Germany: Germany’s...
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History, Politics, Pornography, The Briefing, United States
