The Briefing with Albert Mohler

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 - 11:36)A Massive Cover-Up from the White House: New Book Details the Cover-Up of Former President Joe Biden’s Cognitive DeclineJoe Biden ‘redemption tour’ backfires as cognitive doubts resurface by Financial Times (Myles McCormick)Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again by Penguin Random House (Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson)Joe Biden Was Unfit in 2020 by The Wall Street Journal (Barton Swaim)Can Biden Recover in South Carolina? by The Wall Street Journal (Barton Swaim)Part II (11:36 - 16:58)The History of Presidential Age Issues in the Oval Office: Should Raise Big Questions for AmericansPart III (16:58 - 20:51)The Biblical Worldview and Age: The Bible Honors Elders, But It Also Includes the Need for Healthy SuccessionPart IV (20:51 - 26:35)President Trump’s Trip to the Middle East: The President’s Unique Form of Transactional Realism in Foreign PolicyWhat Democrats can learn from Trump’s approach to the Middle East by Financial Times (Philip Gordon)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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 - 13:55)The Deaths of Two Heroic Code Breakers: Two Obituaries Reveal Two Women’s Heroic Lives From WWII That They Kept Secret For DecadesJulia Parsons, U.S. Navy Code Breaker During World War II, Dies at 104 by The New York Times (Michael S. Rosenwald)Betty Webb never spoke about her work, until she had to by The EconomistPart II (13:55 - 15:53)Is It Wrong for a Woman to Hold the Title of Children’s Pastor? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart III (15:53 - 18:24)When Seagulls and Raccoons Steal Food, Are They Sinning? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from an 11-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart IV (18:24 - 19:48)What is the Most Important Symbolic Number in the Bible? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from an 8-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart V (19:48 - 21:49)Is It Wrong to Use Other Words in Place of Curse Words? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from an 16-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart VI (21:49 - 26:01)What are the Differences Between the Models of Biblical Counseling and Integrationism? What Dangers Do You See with Integration? — 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 - 09:13)Pete Rose Removed from ‘Permanently Ineligible’ List for Major League Baseball. Hall of Fame Next? Commissioner’s Recent Statement Raises Big Moral QuestionsA Letter from Commissioner Manfred to Jeffrey M. Lenkov by Major League Baseball Office of the Commissioner (Robert D. Manfred Jr.)Part II (09:13 - 16:16)Russia’s New ‘Frankenstein’ Missile: Russia’s Latest Missile is Sign of the Times, and Things to ComeRussia’s new ‘Frankenstein’ missile terrorising Ukraine by The Telegraph (Iona Cleave)Part III (16:16 - 25:28)The Prophet of Soft Power: Influential Political Scientist and National Security Official Joseph Nye, Dies at 88Joseph Nye, Political Scientist Who Extolled ‘Soft Power,’ Dies at 88 by The New York Times (Trip Gabriel)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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 - 12:15)The Leviathan of Medicaid: The Problem of Medicaid and the Attempt By Republicans to Reform the ProgramThe Moral Case for Reforming Medicaid by The Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)Part II (12:15 - 19:25)Media Speculate About New Pope on Migration? Why the Statements from the Vatican Aren’t Having Much Effect. There is No Serious Policy ProposalFor Catholics, the Pope Is a Holy Father. For the World, He Is a Powerful Voice. by The New York Times (Motoko Rich)Part III (19:25 - 27:45)Let’s Talk About Homelessness: Democrats are Shifting on Homelessness, Some Now Calling for a Ban on Homeless CampsNewsom Asks Cities to Ban Homeless Encampments, Escalating Crackdown by The New York Times (Shawn Hubler)Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom unveils homelessness plan to clear street camps by USA Today (Kathryn Palmer)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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 - 10:35)Have You 'Evolved' in Moral Conviction? Watching the Language of the Cultural Left, Certain That History is Moving Their WayWill Pope Leo XIV accept LGBTQ+ people as Francis did? Here's why advocates have hope. by USA Today (Marc Ramirez)Part II (10:35 - 19:30)The Report on Mifepristone Has Struck a Nerve: The Left’s Response to the EPPC's Report Reveals Deadly Commitment to AbortionConservatives are trumpeting a new abortion-pill study. One problem: it’s bogus by The Guardian (Moira Donegan)The War Against Manhood and the American Cultural Crisis by Thinking in Public (R. Albert Moher, Jr. and Josh Hawley)The right’s new playbook to restrict access to abortion pills by Vox (Rachel Cohen)Digging into the math of a study attacking the safety of the abortion pill by The Washington Post (Glenn Kessler)Part III (19:30 - 23:29)Blue Dots in Red States: Utah and Idaho Cities Adopt Official LGBTQ Flags to Get Around State LawsSalt Lake City and Boise Adopt Official Pride Flags in Response to State Laws by The New York Times (Victor Mather)Part IV (23:29 - 28:04)Kermit the Frog, Coming to a Commencement Ceremony Near You? The ‘Who’s Who’ of Graduation Speakers Has an Embarrassing Amphibian GuestGovernors, Actors and a Talking Frog: Here’s Who’s Speaking at Graduation by The New York Times (Mitch Smith)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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 - 14:25)The Death of Justice David Souter: The Reclusive ‘Stealth Justice’ Dies at 85Part II (14:25 - 16:16)‘No More Souters’: Justice Souter’s Appointment Taught Republicans That a Candidate Must Be Conservative in Conviction, Not Just TemperamentPart III (16:16 - 25:09)Conservatives and Liberals Both Now Show Concern on Transgender Revolution: Major Editorial Boards Agree on Significance of HHS Transgender Procedures ReportTreatment for Pediatric Gender Dysphoria: Review of Evidence and Best Practices by Department of Health and Human ServicesThe Cass Review by The National Archives (Hilary Cass)Protecting Children From Chemical and Surgical Mutilation by The White HouseThe U.S. Catches Up on Gender Medicine by The Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)Good questions about transgender care by The Washington Post (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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 - 10:56)From Black Smoke to White Smoke: The Roman Catholic Church Has a New PopePart II (10:56 - 13:46)Another Progressive Pope? The Conservative Catholic Concerns Surrounding Pope Leo XIVPart III (13:46 - 26:18)Evangelicals and the Papacy: We Definitely Do Not Have a Pope, But the Catholic Pope Still MattersPart IV (26:18 - 28:59)An Avalanche of News is Coming: What to Watch in the Coming Days in the News About Pope Leo XIV – What Will Conservative and Liberal Catholics Say?Has the Church Misunderstood the Gospel for 2000 Years? by In the Library (R. Albert Mohler, Jr., Tom Schreiner, Jim Hamilton, Steve Wellum)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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 13:45)The Papacy on the World Stage– Why Do Evangelicals Care About the Papal Conclave? And Why Is It So Fascinating to the Media?Part II (13:45 - 18:40)Who Will Be the Next Pope? The Ideological and Theological Arguments Shaping the Future of the Roman Catholic Church (And More)Part III (18:40 - 29:19)50 Years Since the End of the Vietnam War: Even in a Broken War in a Broken World, Americans Owe Honor to Those Who Served Our Country in VietnamSign 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 - 10:28)Is Same-Sex Marriage is ‘Back’ in the Public Discourse? The New York Times Asks the Question OpenlySame-Sex Marriage Is the Law of the Land. Some States Are Debating It Anyway. by The New York Times (Amy Harmon)Part II (10:28 - 17:23)Same-Sex Marriage vs. Religious Liberty: The Left’s Argument Against the Reversal of Obergefell Reveals the Constitutional Weakness of Their CasePart III (17:23 - 23:55)Yesterday’s Perversion Could Be Today’s Argument Over Morality: The Sexual Revolution Progresses to New Arguments for PedophiliaThis Group Wants to “Affirm” Pedophilia by City Journal (Christina Buttons)Part IV (23:55 - 27:42)India Bombs Pakistan in Retaliatory Strike: Theology Is Clearly in the Background, As Are Nuclear WeaponsSign 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 - 07:55)Upholding the Constitution, Due Process, and Illegal Immigration: President Trump’s Recent Comments Show This Issue Just Isn’t Going AwayPart II (07:55 - 16:10)President Trump’s Signal: The President’s Comments on Due Process is a Signal that SCOTUS Will Have to Take Up the IssuePart III (16:10 - 26:07)Disarray Among the Democrats: A Battle to Define the Party Is Underway — And What is ‘Dark Woke?’The F-Word Won’t Save Democrats by The New York Times (Frank Bruni)Pritzker Thunders Against ‘Do Nothing’ Democrats as He Stokes 2028 Talk by The New York Times (Lisa Lerer and Reid J. Epstein)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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 - 08:39)New Groundbreaking Report on Dangers of Mixing Gender Ideology and Medical Practice for Children and Teens : New HHS Report Calls into Question ‘Best Practices’ for Treatment of Pediatric Gender DysphoriaProtecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation by The White HouseTreatment for Pediatric Gender Dysphoria: Review of Evidence and Best Practices by Department of Health and Human ServicesFederal Report Denounces Gender Treatments for Adolescents by The New York Times (Azeen Ghorayshi and Amy Harmon)Independent review of gender identity services for children and young people by The Cass ReviewPart II (08:39 - 18:13)The American Academy of Pediatrics Pushes Back: Why Liberal Elites Do Not Support the HHS Report on Gender DysphoriaPart III (18:13 - 20:13)The Ideological Warfare Against Parents Continues: Controversy Over HHS Report Reveals True Agenda of Activists and LGBTQ Activists“Proving tricky” by The Christian InstitutePart IV (20:13 - 21:21)The Trump Effect: President Trump’s Influence on the Canadian and Australian ElectionsPart V (21:21 - 26:00)The Loss of a Moral Dilemma: Young Adult Generation Doesn’t Seem to Have an Issue with Gambling – And That’s a Big ProblemThe Gambling Generation Gap by The Wall Street Journal (Caroline Aiken Koster)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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 - 07:38)‘We Exist to Hold the Government Accountable’: The Message from the Media at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner – But Where Has That Accountability Been?Part II (07:38 - 09:42)Sheila’s on the Loose: Kangaroo Escapes in Alabama, Makes Its Way to the I-85 Before Its Apprehension – Yes, You Read That CorrectlyPart III (09:42 - 11:32)Why Do Most Popes Die in Office Rather Than Retiring or Resigning from Their Position? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (11:32 - 15:38)How Do I Know That I Am a Real Christian? Is the Desire for Assurance of My Salvation Sinful? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 12-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart V (15:38 - 26:32)Is Baptism a Sacrament or an Ordinance? When is a Profession of Faith, Especially for Children or Teenagers Credible for Baptism and Church Membership? Should I Baptize My Father? If a Person is Baptized as an Unbeliever But Becomes a Believer, Should He or She be Baptized Again? — 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 - 07:40)Can Religious Schools Be Publicly Funded Charter Schools? SCOTUS Hears Major Religious Liberty Case from OklahomaPart II (07:40 - 21:59)Pronatalism as Policy: The Trump Administration Grapples with a Falling Birth Rate and the Definition of the FamilyWhite House Assesses Ways to Persuade Women to Have More Children by The New York Times (Caroline Kitchener)Part III (21:59 - 23:06)Not Every Pronatalist Argument is Christian: The Mandate is Clear in Genesis, But Eugenics is Anti-ChristianPart IV (23:06 - 26:45)The Ripple Effects of Record Low Birth Rates: We Should All Be Concerned About the Plummeting Birth Rates – Universities and Toy Manufacturers Undoubtedly AreU.S. Fertility Rate Remains Near Record Low by The Wall Street Journal (Jennifer Calphas and Anthony DeBarros)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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 - 11:58)Canada’s Liberal Party Comes From Behind and Wins Yet Another Election: And the Election Was Largely About President TrumpPart II (11:58 - 17:57)It Doesn’t Fit: Conservatives in the Unites States Don’t Want Canada as 51st State – And Canadians Overwhelmingly AgreePart III (17:57 - 24:45)100 Days Into a Second Term: No Doubt President Trump’s First 100 Days Have Been Historic and Energetic, But Things Get Complicated Going ForwardPart IV (24:45 - 27:20)Reality Won in Britain, But Will it Stand? Continuing Controversy Over Britain’s Supreme Court Ruling That Trans Women are Not WomenThe stark and unintended consequences of the Supreme Court ruling that nobody’s thought of by The Independent (Diana Thomas)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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 - 11:26)The Truth About the Abortion Pill: The Deadly Danger and Effects of the Abortion Pill Revealed in New Study by the EPPCThe Abortion Pill Harms Women: Insurance Data Reveals One in Ten Patients Experiences a Serious Adverse Event by Ethics and Public Policy Center (Jamie Bryan Hall and Ryan T. Anderson)Part II (11:26 - 14:04)Mifepristone, the Work-Around of the Culture of Death: The Abortion Pill is Now the Single Most Effective Weapon of the Culture of DeathPart III (14:04 - 23:26)The Culture of Death Gloats: Historian Brags About How Abortion Advocates Expanded Abortion Even After the Fall of Roe v. WadeHow Reproductive Freedom Advocates Outsmarted the Anti-Abortion Movement by Washington Monthly (Carrie N. Baker)Part IV (23:26 - 25:44)Senator Calls Out the FDA – And Christians and Conservatives Need to Put Pressure on the Trump Administration About the Abortion PillSign 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 03:23)The Liberal Challenge: The Death of Pope Francis Raises Huge Questions With Big Lessons for Both Catholics and ProtestantsPope Francis’ Legacy in the U.S.: A More Open, and Then Divided, Church by The New York Times (Elizabeth Dias and Ruth Graham)Part II (03:23 - 15:45)The Disintegrating Effects of Theological Liberalism: Protestant Liberalism Leads to Emptiness and Death, Just Look at Its ChurchesAs Catholic Church Enters New Era, Conservative U.S. Members Push It Right by The Wall Street Journal (Joshua Chaffin and Aaron Zitner)Part III (15:45 - 24:24)A Forced Decision: In the Modern Age, Christians Must Take a StandPart IV (24:24 - 25:17)Canadians Go to the Polls – We Will Watch This Election CloselySign 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 12:23)Protestant Liberalism and the Death of Missions: The PCUSA Formally Fires Its Missionaries and Ends Its Missions AgencyPresbyterian Church (USA) fires missionaries, ends mission agency by Birmingham News (Greg Garrison)Part II (12:23 - 15:30)How Do You Maintain Close Familial Relationships with Your Children as an Empty Nester? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart III (15:30 - 18:17)Why Should I Accept the Responsibility of Leading a Family When I’m Busy Helping Those Around Me Instead? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (18:17 - 19:41)Could Jesus Have Broken a Bone Since He Was the Perfect Lamb Who Was to Be Given as a Sacrifice? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing Part V (19:41 - 24:36)As a Pastor, What is Your Opinion on Using Paper Books Versus Digital Books? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VI (24:36 - 28:00)Should You Ask Forgiveness for Spilling Water? — 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 15:47)Is There Real Hope for Peace? What’s Really Going on With Talks About Ending War in Ukraine?Part II (15:47 - 21:27)Foreign Conflict Solutions are Often More Difficult, Less Satisfying: Christians Need to Watch the World Through the Lens of Augustinian Biblical RealismPart III (21:27 - 26:44)Britain Nationalizes Its Last Steel Mill: Why Britain and Its Citizens Suddenly Care So Much About Where Its Steel Comes FromAn unexpected Trump ripple: Britain nationalizes its last steel mill by The Washington Post (Steve Hendrix)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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 06:11)The Papal Advantage: Eyes are Drawn to a Spectacle – And This Was a Major Concern of the ReformationPart II (06:11 - 17:04)Should Parents Have an Opt Out for LGBTQ+ Books for Their Children in Public Schools? SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments on Religious Liberty and Parental RightsSupreme Court’s conservatives are poised to strike down elementary school policy denying opt-outs for LGBTQ+ books by CNN (John Fritze)Part III (17:04 - 20:18)Gov. Youngkin Makes Another Bold School Proposal: Virginia’s General Assembly Accepts Youngkin’s Ban on Cell Phones in ClassroomsPart IV (20:18 - 25:26)From Idea to Story to Societal Change: The Washington Post Runs Major Story on ‘Marriage Sabbaticals’ That Reveals How Moral Changes Happens in a SocietyWhat’s a marriage sabbatical, and why are there so many books about it? by The Washington Post (Karen Heller)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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 - 14:36) The Controversial Papacy of Pope Francis Comes to an End: Pope Francis Dies at 88Part II (14:36 - 21:58)‘Who Am I to Judge?’: The Liberal Legacy of Pope Francis – What Comes Next?Why it’s hard to imagine another pope like Francis by The Washington Post (E.J. Dionne Jr.)Part III (21:58 - 27:03)Mere Suggestion is Not Leadership: Christians Need to Watch If Their Leaders Wink to the Left – That Wink is an Opening Door to Liberal TheologyThe death of Pope Francis: His transitional papacy of liberal suggestion and signaling is now over, but what comes next? by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 11:50)Are We Approaching a Constitutional Crisis? If So, It’s Been a Long Time in the Making, But the Potential Collision Between the Executive and Judicial Branches is Dangerous for the U.S.Part II (11:50 - 20:01)Liberalism, Conservatism, and Kilmar Abrego Garcia: The Major Debate on How to Apply Due Process of Law in This CasePart III (20:01 - 25:20)America’s Rebellion, 250 Years Later: The 250-Year Anniversary of the Founding of the American RevolutionHave You Noticed It’s America’s 250th Birthday? by The Wall Street Journal (Allen C. Guelzo)Abraham Lincoln: God’s Providence, Natural Law, Liberal Democracy by Thinking in Public (R. Albert Mohler, Jr. and Allen C. Guelzo)Leadership in Civil War, Treason, and the Burden of History: The Life and Legacy of Robert E. Lee by Thinking in Public (R. Albert Mohler, Jr. and Allen C. Guelzo)Gettysburg in American Memory by Thinking in Public (R. Albert Mohler, Jr. and Allen C. Guelzo)And The War Came: A Conversation About The Civil War by Thinking in Public (R. Albert Mohler, Jr. and Allen C. Guelzo)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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 10:04)Gov. Newsom Goes for the ‘Bro Vote’: But the Feminists and LGBTQ Activists Aren’t Buying It – And Most Young Men Likely Won’t EitherLiberal parents, conservative sons by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)Newsom Tries to Understand ‘Bro Culture.’ Will It Change Him in the Process? by The New York Times (Laurel Rosenhall)Part II (10:04 - 14:06)Should Christians Dedicate a Sunday to Celebrate the Resurrection? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart III (14:06 - 17:23)Why Do Christians Meet for Worship on Sundays? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (17:23 - 21:17)Does Matthew 22:30 Mean That My Wife on Earth Will Not Be My Wife in Heaven? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart V (21:17 - 22:55)Why Did You Say That Jesus Christ Died for the Redeemed? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VI (22:55 - 26:18)How Do We Balance the White House’s Holy Week Statement with Other Comments and Actions by the Trump Administration? — 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 - 11:35)Not All Sanity is Lost: UK Supreme Court Upholds Biological Definition of a Women by Part II (11:35 - 18:38)A War Over Transgender Athletes in Maine: The Trump Administration Sues Maine Over Participation of Biological Males in Female SportsPart III (18:38 - 25:33)If You Accept Federal Money, You are Under Federal Law: Harvard Squares Off with Trump Administration – After It’s Accepted Billions in Dollars of Federal Funding (and Demands More)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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 11:38)What Do We Owe the Embryo? Christians Must Now Face the Question of IVF and Embryo Ethics Head OnWhat Do We Owe This Cluster of Cells? by The New York Times (Anna Louie Sussman)This baby was carefully selected as an embryo. by The New York Times (Anna Louie Sussman)This vial is made to hold human embryos. by The New York Times (Anna Louie Sussman)Part II (11:38 - 17:19)From So-Called Healthcare to the Commodification of Babies: The Massive Moral Dangers Behind Embryo TechnologiesPart III (17:19 - 20:40)Is an Embryo Property or a Person? Courts are Avoiding This Massive QuestionPart IV (20:40 - 24:53)A Parable of Our Age: Blue Origin’s Space StuntLauren Sanchez, Sheryl Sandberg and the Death of Celebrity Feminism by The New York Times (Jessica Grose)One Giant Stunt for Womankind by The New York Times (Amanda Hess)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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 08:00)‘We Pray to Achieve a Future That Reflects the Truth, Beauty, and Goodness of Christ’s Eternal Kingdom in Heaven’: The Unprecedented White House Statement on Holy WeekPresidential Message on Holy Week, 2025 by The White House (President Donald J. Trump)Part II (08:00 - 14:52)Scrapping Easter for ‘Inclusivity’? A Secular Society Eventually Reverts to PaganismPrimary school scraps Easter service to ‘respect’ other religions by The TelegraphPart III (14:52 - 22:10)Our Young Adults Need ‘Adulting Classes’ Now? We are Failing at the Task of Helping Young People Grow into AdulthoodToo many adults are absolutely clueless by The EconomistPart IV (22:10 - 25:11)A Deadly Helicopter Crash: In the Wake of Tragedy We Seek Answers, Real Answers, and That’s Revealing In ItselfPart V (25:11 - 27:09)A Much Needed Word for Pastors and Parents of Teenage Boys and Young Men: Why I Released a Special Edition of The Briefing on the Problem of SextortionThe Problem of Sextortion: A Message for Parents and Pastors of Teenage Boys and Young Men by 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 12:08)You Can’t Just Blame the Pandemic: America’s School Crisis Started Long Ago, and It’s Predictably Getting WorsePart II (12:08 - 16:28)Failing Schools: New Study Shows the Pandemic Rocked States Under Democrat Influence Harder Than Republican StatesThe pandemic hit pupils hardest in America’s Democrat-leaning states by The EconomistPart III (16:28 - 18:43)To Help Students or Please Teachers Unions? Politicians Often Appear to Cater to Teaching Establishment Rather Than Good of StudentsJosh Shapiro Keeps Betraying Poor Pennsylvania Children by The Wall Street Journal (Rachel Langan)Part IV (18:43 - 26:14)‘Til Mindfulness Do You Part? The New Age Wellness Industry is Targeting MarriageStarting a New Life Together, With Wellness Top of Mind by The New York Times (Sarah Lyon)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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 16:55)Special Edition: The Problem of Sextortion: A Message for Parents and Pastors of Teenage Young MenSign 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 10:50)A Remarkable Life, Truth Even Stranger Than Fiction: KGB Officer Turned Double Agent, Oleg Gordievsky, Dies at 86Oleg Gordievsky, K.G.B. Officer Turned Double Agent, Dies at 86 by The New York Times (Clay Risen)Oleg Gordievsky worked for both sides in the cold war by The EconomistPart II (10:50 - 18:52)Why Do We Have Nightmares? How Do We Battle What We See in Our Dreams? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart III (18:52 - 19:58)Will Those in Christ Be Embodied in the Age to Come? If So, How Will We All Fit in the New Creation? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (19:58 - 21:43)How Do I Keep My Children Safe From Their Grandparents’ Lukewarm View of Scripture? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart V (21:43 - 27:17)What are Your Thoughts on Paula White Being Named Senior Advisor to the White House Faith Office? — 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 - 11:08)President Trump Puts Major Tariffs on Hold for 90 Days – Except for ChinaPart II (11:08 - 16:36)Florida School District Upholds Parental Authority: Only Parents Can Decide to Change a Child’s Name at SchoolFlorida high school teacher loses job after using student's preferred name by USA Today (Finch Walker)Part III (16:42 - 20:29)‘The Majority of Citizens Agree with Me, Not You’: Interaction Between Trump and Maine’s Governor Goes ViralAmid trans athletes spat, Maine sues USDA over freezing funds used to feed kids by The New York Times (Kinsey Crowley)Part IV (20:29 - 22:23)The Transgender Revolution is Trickling Down Further into the Sports World: Controversy Erupts Over Trans Fencer and Disc GolferWomen’s disc golfer refuses to play against transgender opponent by The Telegraph (Ben Rumsby)USA Fencing disqualifies female fencer for refusing to fight trans opponent by ReutersPart V (22:23 - 28:18)We Have Surpassed the Decadence of Rome: Federal Judge Permits Drag Show, ‘Draggieland,’ to Go On at Texas A&MTexas students sued to keep their drag show on campus. They won. by The Washington Post (Praveena Somasundaram)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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 15:15)Crying Wolf? A Look at the Complicated Worldview Behind Supposedly Bringing Back Long-Extinct SpeciesThe Return of the Dire Wolf by Time (Jeffrey Kluger)Part II (15:15 - 19:42)De-Extinction and Creation Order: Should Humans Seek to Bring Animals Back From Extinction?Part III (19:42 - 25:08)There’s Reality, and There’s This: Rep. Huffman’s Protest of the National Prayer Breakfast as UnconstitutionalThe wall between Democrats and reality by Washington Examiner (Conn Carroll)Part IV (25:08 - 27:18)From Disregard to Disdain – Worldview Differences Turn HostileSign 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 12:04)The Morality Tale of Corporate DEI: Businesses in the U.S. are Backing Off DEI – What Changed?Morgan Stanley Went Big on DEI, and No One Is Happy About It by The Wall Street Journal (AnnaMaria Andriotis and Lauren Weber)‘Anti-Woke’ in the U.S., DEI at Home: the New Playbook for European Companies by The Wall Street Journal (Ben Dummett and Joe Wallace)Part II (12:04 - 16:59)DEI is Just Being Renamed: The Infectious Ideology Behind DEI Will Need More Than a Cultural Revolution to Uproot Its Influence Throughout SocietyDisney shareholders overwhelmingly reject anti-DEI proposal by USA Today (Jessica Guynn)New York Warns Trump It Will Not Comply With Public School D.E.I. Order by The New York Times (Troy Closson)Part III (16:59 - 25:16)San Francisco Rethinks Free Drug Program: One of the Most Liberal Cities in the U.S. Realizes Encouraging Drug Addiction was a Bad Idea – Go Figure‘We’ve Lost Our Way’: San Francisco Rethinks Drug Paraphernalia Handouts by The New York Times (Heather Knight)Part IV (25:16 - 28:44)Sportsmanship and Statesmanship: Wayne Gretzky Shows Up to Celebrate the Breaking of His NHL Goal RecordSign 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 13:09)How Much Financial Pain? How Much Gain? Trump’s Tariffs Raise Big Economic QuestionsPart II (13:09 - 21:29)A Collision Between Secularism and the LGBTQ Revolution: A Leader of New Atheism Goes After the Freedom From Religion Foundation for Abandoning BiologyLosing My Nonreligion by The Wall Street Journal (Jerry A. Coyne)What is a woman? by FreeThought Now! (Kat Grant)Biology Is Not Bigotry by Free Inquiry (Jerry A. Coyne)Wednesday, January 8, 2025 by The Briefing (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)So even atheists kick out heretics? by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)Part III (21:29 - 26:38)Most of the World is Still Explicitly Theological: Taliban Leader Delivers Major Theological Challenge to the WestThe Taliban leader says there is no need for Western laws in Afghanistan by The Associated PressSign 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 11:15)Take the Text as It Is: And No, Meryl Streep Should Not Be the Voice of Aslan in the New Narnia MovieMeryl Streep as Aslan? CS Lewis would approve – with one big caveat by The Telegraph (Claire Allfree)Part II (11:15 - 16:07)You Spoke About the Problem of Women’s Disinterest in Marriage, But What About the Shortage of Godly Young Men? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart III (16:07 - 18:33)My Son Shows More Interest in Video Games Rather Than Work. What Do I Do? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (18:33 - 21:24)How is the Martyrdom of the Apostles an Apologetic for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 15-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart V (21:24 - 23:35)Will I Know My Parents in Heaven? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 8-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart VI (23:35 - 26:28)What are Your Thoughts on Activist Judges Blocking Trump’s Orders on Immigration? — 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 09:14)A Big Loss in Wisconsin: The Politicization of the Judiciary and Major Liberal Win Tuesday in WisconsinPart II (09:14 - 10:12)Where are the Conservatives on Election Day? Republicans Turn Out for Trump, But Have a Huge Problem When It Comes to Special ElectionsPart III (10:12 - 22:34)A Third Term for President Trump? He May Be Joking, But Real Obstacles Remain and Dangers LurkTwenty-Second Amendment by Constitution of the United StatesTrump Attorney Studied Options for Third Presidential Term by The Wall Street Journal (Annie Linskey and Josh Dawsey)Part IV (22:34 - 29:01)The President’s Comprehensive Tariff Announcement: Is Trump’s Strategy Right? Will It Work? – Only Time Will TellSign 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 13:54)AG Pam Bondi Moves for Death Penalty in Trial of Luigi Mangione: Look at the Statement by Mangione’s AttorneyAttorney General Directs Prosecutors to Seek Death Penalty Against Luigi Mangione by The Wall Street Journal (Corinne Ramey and C. Ryan Barber)Part II (13:54 - 22:24)The Speaker Tries to Nix Proposal for Proxy Voting in the House: Having a Baby is Arguably a Reasonable Consideration, But the Failed Proposal Reveals A LotSpeaker Johnson suffers a defeat in his push to block parents in the U.S. House from proxy voting by The Associated Press (Lisa Mascaro and Leah Askarinam)Part III (22:24 - 29:13)Kentucky Bans Cell Phone Use in Schools: House Bill 208 is an Important Move for Kentucky Schools – But Parents Have a Major Responsibility Here As WellSchools must ban cellphones under new KY law. What does that mean for JCPS? by Courier Journal (Krista Johnson)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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 08:50)Yesterday was ‘Trans Day of Visibility’ – But There’s A Lot More Behind That Project Than Meets the EyeTrans Day of Visibility is Monday - a day to raise awareness of transgender people by USA Today (Saleen Martin and Fernando Cervantes Jr.)Part II (08:50 - 20:07)‘This is For Anyone Who is Scrutinized and Oppressed’: The Trans Worldview is on Full Display in the Controversy over Men Competing in Women’s SportsTrump administration pauses $175M in funding to UPenn over trans athlete policy by NBC News (Jo Yurcaba and Brooke Sopelsa)Trump Pauses $175 Million in Funding to Penn Over Trans Swimmer by The Wall Street Journal (Joseph Pisani and Sara Randazzo)My Stolen NCAA Championship by The Wall Street Journal (Minna Svärd)Part III (20:07 - 23:24)Parents Don’t Have to Know About Their Child’s Trans Identity? That New Law in California Could Cost It BillionsEducation Dept. opens investigation into California schools' gender identity law by NBC News (Deon J. Hampton)Part IV (23:24 - 26:13)Can We Stop Talking About Trans Sports? In a Word, No.Can we finally stop talking about trans sports? by LA Times (Diana Goetsch)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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 - 08:44)A Devastating Tragedy in Myanmar: A Massive Earthquake and Its Aftershocks Leaves Devastation, Kills Nearly 1,700 with Many More MissingA Question in Quake-Wracked Myanmar: Does This Augur the End of the Junta? by The New York Times (Hannah Beech)Part II (08:44 - 19:06)Tuesday’s Special Elections: Very Much is at Stake in the Elections in Florida and Wisconsin TomorrowPart III (19:06 - 26:11)Can Leviathan Be Tamed? Citing National Security, President Trump Goes After Collective Bargaining Rights for Thousands of Federal EmployeesHow Trump and Musk made federal employees America's favorite punching bag by USA Today (Jessica Guynn and Bailey Schulz)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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 09:42)The Truth About the Department of Education: Teachers Unions, Bureaucracy, and Massive Ideological Issues at the Department of EducationPart II (09:42 - 12:29)U.S. Scientists Need a ‘Safe Place’? The UK is Opening Its Doors to U.S. Scientists in the Wake of the Trump Administration’s Program CutsAs Trump’s Policies Worry Scientists, France and Others Put Out a Welcome Mat by The New York Times (Catherine Porter)Part III (12:29 - 21:09)Will You Clarify the Abolitionist and Incrementalist Positions Within the Pro-Life Movement? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (21:09 - 25:52)Is My Toddler’s Imaginary Friend an Evil Spirit? — 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 15:25)The Religious Switching in a Secular Age: The Velocity of Secularization Shows in the NumbersAround the World, Many People Are Leaving Their Childhood Religions by Pew Research Center (Kirsten Lesage, Kelsey Jo Starr, and William Miner)Part II (15:25 - 19:20)Seismic Shifts on the Spiritual Landscape Are Global: And American Exceptionalism May Disappear FastPart III (19:20 - 26:22)Calling Dr. Oz: Dr. Mehmet Oz Needs to Clarify Where He Stands on Transgender Issues and Abortion—and Answer Questions from Sen. HawleyGOP senator says Dr Oz ignored his questions on transgender issues, abortion by Fox News (Julia Johnson)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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 16:47)The Marriage Challenge Has Become a Marriage Crisis: American Women are Increasingly Not Getting Married – And Are Increasingly Rejecting the Idea of MarriageAmerican Women Are Giving Up on Marriage by The Wall Street Journal (Rachel Wolfe)Part II (16:47 - 20:18)The Growing Political Divide Between Young Men and Women: Women are Growing More Liberal Than Young Men – And It’s Having Massive Effects on Marriage Rates and MorePart III (20:18 - 26:20)Marriage, Creation Order, and the Goods of Marriage: An Urgent Christian Appeal for Honoring Marriage, Especially in a Secular AgeSign 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 10:54)A Signal National Security Controversy: An American Journalist Gets Accidentally Added to a Confidential Group Chat About Yemen Strike PlansPart II (10:54 - 17:25)Trump Announces a New Fighter Jet: President Trump Announces F-47 Stealth Fighter – But Much About it Is Secret Trump Offers a Glimpse of New Stealth Fighter, the F-47 by The New York Times (John Ismay)Part III (17:25 - 22:53)Spycraft, Espionage, and U.S. History: Government Releases JFK Files – What Do They Reveal?Part IV (22:53 - 26:24)The Grounding at Heathrow: A Fire Shut Down One of the World’s Most Important Airports – What Happened? Is Russia Behind It?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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 07:59)Disney’s Latest ‘Dumpster Fire’: Disney Live-Action Remake of Snow White is Ticking Off Just About Everyone‘Snow White’ Review: A Disney Princess’s Pointless Return by The Wall Street Journal (Kyle Smith)‘Snow White’ Review: A Princess’s Progress by The New York Times (Manohla Dargis)Snow White and the Seven Kajillion Controversies by The New York Times (Brooks Barnes)All the controversies surrounding Disney’s ‘Snow White,’ explained by The Washington Post (Herb Scribner)Part II (08:00 - 16:19)The Rewriting of a Classic Story: The Big Story of the Live-Action Snow White is the Major Changes to One of the Most Significant Films of the 20th Century'Snow White' Is A Strange, Hot Mess by The Huffington Post (Sarah Hunter Simanson)A fairy-tale flop by WORLD Opinions (Collin Garbarino)Part III (16:19 - 23:49)The Kinds of Stories We Tell: The Stories That Shape Our Culture Tell A Lot About Morality and Worldview – Just Ask James BondSign 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 07:56)The Test Case of a Midwife in Texas: When Abortion is Illegal, Someone Will Be Charged with a Crime – And the Pro-Life Movement Shouldn’t Shy Away From ItTexas Republicans seek to clarify when doctors can intervene under abortion bans by Texas Tribune (Eleanor Klibanoff)Texas midwife arrested and charged with performing illegal abortions by NBC News (Aria Bendix and Tim Stelloh)Texas Arrests Midwife and Associate on Charges of Providing Abortions by The New York Times (J. David Goodman)Part II (07:56 - 09:07)Do Married Couples Who Adopt Fulfill the Command to Be Fruitful and Multiply? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart III (09:07 - 13:19)Are Christians Commanded to Maximize the Amount of Children They Have? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (13:19 - 17:27)Was Jesus Still in Heaven While He Was on Earth? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 10-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart V (17:27 - 18:57)How Do We Know That God is Triune If the Bible Doesn’t Use the Term? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VI (18:57 - 20:41)How Can I Trust God’s Protection When God Allows Other Peoples’ Homes to Get Broken into at Night? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 8-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart VII (20:41 - 22:26)Can Angels or Demons Hear My Thoughts? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from Listeners of The BriefingPart VIII (22:26 - 27:42)How is the Chief Justice Chosen? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 13:43)The Culture War Against Homeschooling: Why the Educational ‘Blob’ Wants More Oversight on HomeschoolingThe Never-Ending War on Home Schooling by The Wall Street Journal (Matthew Hennessy)Part II (13:43 - 22:03)Teaching Fertility in Sex Education? The Experts Say You Should ‘Trust the Experts’ on This – But Don’t Buy ItShould teens be learning about fertility in sex-ed? Some experts say yes. by USA Today (Adrianna Rodriguez)Part III (22:03 - 25:00)Homeschooling Students are Not Behind the Educational Curve – Those Pushing That Narrative are Not Only Wrong, They Have Their Own AgendaSign 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 10:00)How Do Humans Make Decisions, By Rational Thinking or Intuition? The Answer Isn’t As Rational As You Might ThinkThinking, Fast and Slow by Macmillan Publishers (Daniel Kahneman)Part II (10:00 - 17:27)A Decision for Death? How Does Daniel Kahneman’s Assisted Suicide Fit into the Worldview of the Leading Expert on Decision Making?The Last Decision by the World’s Leading Thinker on Decisions by The Wall Street Journal (Jason Zweig)Part III (17:27 - 20:56)Life is Worth Living for God’s Glory – And Hedonic Pleasure is a Horribly Empty Rationale for Assisted SuicidePart IV (20:56 - 25:34)Atheism and Assisted Suicide: The Theology Behind the Final Decision of the World’s Leading Expert on ThinkingSign 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 10:31)Does the U.S. Have the Determination to Defend Itself? The ‘Test Case’ of Mahmoud Khalil at Columbia UniversityPart II (10:31 - 15:49)Which Faculty at Columbia University Support Its Campus Protests? The Unveiling of the Worldview Divide Between Columbia’s Faculty DepartmentsFaculty-on-Faculty War Erupts at Columbia as Trump Targets Elite School by The Wall Street Journal (Douglas Belkin)Part III (15:49 - 20:00)What Kind of Society Allows for Subversive Acts Against Its Own Existence? Western Civilization Cannot Survive If It Does Not Defend ItselfMahmoud Khalil is a test case for the survival of Western civilisation by The Telegraph (Simon​​​​ Hankinson)Mahmoud Khalil and His Green Card by The Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)Part IV (20:00 - 27:00)The University Must Serve More Than a Political Purpose: The University Must Serve the Universals of the True, the Good, and the BeautifulThe End of the University as We Know It by The New York Times (Meghan O’Rourke)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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 11:07)The Democratic Party Identity Crisis Turns Into a Political Crisis: As Senator Schumer Backed Away from Shutdown, Young Democrats are ReelingYoung Democrats’ Anger Boils Over as Schumer Retreats on Shutdown by The New York Times (Shane Goldmacher)Part II (11:07 - 21:08)Failed States and Terrorist Threats: The Need for a Sustained Military Effort Against the Houthi Rebels in YemenHouthi Inc: the pirates who weaponised globalisation by The EconomistPart III (21:08 - 26:27)A Titan of the Self-Help Movement Dies at 76: The Death and Legacy of Melody Beattie, Author of ‘Codependent No More’Melody Beattie, Author of a Self-Help Best Seller, Dies at 76 by The New York Times (Richard Sandomir)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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 07:51)Trump’s Two-Gender Policy Makes It to the Department of Health and Human Services – And That Starts at the Top with Secretary KennedyCiting ‘Biological Truth,’ Kennedy Issues Guidance Recognizing Only Two Sexes by The New York Times (Sheryl Gay Stolberg)Part II (07:51 - 11:11)Jackie, Shadow, and Their 3 Chicks: The Glory of God in Creation Evident in the Lives of a Bald Eagle FamilyBig Bear Bald Eagle Live Nest - Cam 1 by Friends of Big Bear ValleyPart III (11:11 - 14:37)Can You Solve a Doctrinal Dispute Between Me and My Boyfriend About Following Your Heart? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 19-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart IV (14:37 - 18:25)When Did Presidents of the United States Start Swearing in Public? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart V (18:25 - 19:53)How Should Christians Think About Mardi Gras? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VI (19:53 - 22:17)What was the First Sin? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VII (22:17 - 24:25)What is the Primary Purpose of a Sermon in Corporate Worship? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VIII (24:25 - 27:10)Why Does It Matter That Jesus Rose from the Dead? — 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 16:27)Trump Says Tariffs are a ‘Big, Beautiful Word’ – But What’s Behind His Push for Tariffs? Do They Help the U.S.?Part II (16:27 - 20:31)Who Will Win the Tariff War? President Trump is Banking on the U.S. to Be Able to Wait Out Other Governments in a Tariff WarPart III (20:31 - 24:56)Diocletian and Price Control in Croatia: The Retirement of a Roman Emperor and the Price Control Policy That Didn’t LastSign 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.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 16:33)We are About to Find Out What Vladimir Putin Really Wants: If Putin Wants Peace, He Will Accept the Ceasefire Accepted by Ukraine as Presented by the U.S.Part II (16:33 - 20:21)Russia Will Continue to be a Threatening Force on the World Scene – For Reasons Deeply Rooted in History, Geography, and Civilizational PatternsPart III (20:21 - 26:06)Oregon Gov. Kotek Declares March 10 Abortion Provider Appreciation Day: The Culture of Death is Paraded from the Governor’s OfficeGovernor Kotek Declares March 10 Abortion Provider Appreciation Day by Governor's Office OregonAccess to Reproductive Healthcare Law (HB 2002) by Oregon State LegislatureSign 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.