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The Briefing with Albert Mohler

by R. Albert Mohler, Jr. · English · Devotional & Spiritual

Cultural Commentary from a Biblical Perspective

New episodes: Daily
Typical length: 26 min
Latest: 7 Oct 2026
Language: English

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7 Oct 2026 · 30 minNew

Wednesday, October 7, 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 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 National Protest France’s Appetite for ‘Magic Money’ Has Turned Into a…

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6 Oct 2026 · 26 minNew

Tuesday, October 6, 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 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 Response Moral catastrophe at Cornell by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler Jr.) Part II (11:44…
5 Oct 2026 · 26 min

Monday, October 5, 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 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 U.S. Bombers Leave a British Air Base So Quickly? A Clear and Present Danger is Seen As Iran…
2 Oct 2026 · 26 min

Friday, October 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 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 relationships. Part I (00:14 – 06:27) The Often Unrecognized Importance of AM Radio:…
1 Oct 2026 · 26 min

Thursday, October 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 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 Heroic Actions As Co-Pilot Stabbed Captain and Attempted to Crash Airliner Netanyahu names ‘hero’ pilot…
30 Sep 2026 · 25 min

Wednesday, September 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 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 as We Know It It’s Time for the W.N.B.A. to Pick Sides by The New York Times (Roxane…
29 Sep 2026 · 26 min

Tuesday, September 29, 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 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 Religion Can Democrats Reclaim the Christian Moral High Ground? by The New York Times…
28 Sep 2026 · 26 min

Monday, September 28, 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 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 Microsoft Just Made One of the Biggest Category Errors Possible Part III (16:51 – 19:58) The Morality of The Terminator:…
25 Sep 2026 · 26 min

Friday, September 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 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 Dignity Would Jesus like Waymo? Baptists have thoughts. by The Washington Post (Liam Scott) Part II (10:57 – 21:25) D.C.’s the Loneliest City in…
24 Sep 2026 · 27 min

Thursday, September 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 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, Now World Leaders Almost All Agree on One Thing: The U.N. Is Failing by The Wall Street Journal (James T. Areddy) Part II (06:50 – 17:10) The Permanent Five and…
23 Sep 2026 · 27 min

Wednesday, September 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 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 in a Combative But Symbiotic Relationship Part II (07:20 – 14:07) Another Medical Center…
22 Sep 2026 · 26 min

Tuesday, September 22, 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 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 Press is a True Historical Innovation – Is This Situation a Constitutional Crisis? Trump Faced Loss After Loss. He Then Turned to a Familiar…
21 Sep 2026 · 26 min

Monday, September 21, 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 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 Greenland Part II (11:22 – 18:58) The Ringing Echoes of History in Germany: Germany’s Neighbors are Asking Questions About Its Rearmament Germany’s…
18 Sep 2026 · 27 min

Friday, September 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 argument that A.I. will replace imams, priests, and preachers, and he answers questions about women in singleness, the difference between a passion and a calling, and how a Christian should approach the ‘transitioning’ of a family member. Part I (00:14 – 10:09) Imams, Priests, and Preachers — Will A.I. Replace Them? A.I. Can Never Replace the Preaching of the Gospel and the Word of God AI is changing religion and religions are trying to change by…
17 Sep 2026 · 27 min

Thursday, September 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 culture war flashpoint at The Smithsonian, the confirmation that the U.S. air force has an orbital defense system in space, and America’s educational failure. Part I (00:14 – 12:50) The Smithsonian Has Become a Culture War Flashpoint: Museums Tell Stories, and There Are Big Fights Over What Story Will Be Told Part II (12:50 – 20:30) Weapons in Space: The U.S. Confirms New Military Advances of ‘Orbital Defense System’ – This Marks a New Era of…
16 Sep 2026 · 28 min

Wednesday, September 16, 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 failure of another assisted suicide bill in Europe, a new start-up in New York built on assisted suicide, and the parable of the special master who decided the financial compensation for the family of lives lost in 9/11. Part I (00:13 – 13:27) Assisted Suicide Bill in Britain Fails: The Bill Failed on Account of Legislative Issues Rather Than the Central Moral and Convictional Principles at Stake Britain walks back from the assisted-suicide brink…
15 Sep 2026 · 26 min

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:14 – 07:25) Islam or Islamism? 25 Years After 9/11 Americans and Britons Wrestle with Government Confusion About Islam Islamism is a threat to Britain. Islam is not. by The Economist The truth and the lies about Islam in Europe by The Economist Part II (07:25 – 13:47) The Sword or the Ballot Box: The Worldview Collision of the West with Islam The good news: few Muslims want to subvert European democracy: The bad news: there is no easy way to counter those who do The Economist by The Economist…
14 Sep 2026 · 27 min

Monday, September 14, 2026

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:14 – 12:39) Is A.I. Going to Bring About the End of Humanity? The Issues May Be More Urgent, But the Questions Are Older and Deeper Than Many Tech Leaders Acknowledge Part II (12:39 – 19:29) A.I. Companies Have an “Alignment Problem”: What’s the Problem and Is It Even Possible to Solve? Part III (19:29 – 26:46) Remembering Charlie Kirk on the First Anniversary of His Assassination: How the Moment that Shaped a Generation Crystalized the Worldview Divide in America Neighbor turned on neighbor…
11 Sep 2026 · 24 min

Friday, September 11, 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 25-year anniversary of 9/11, Americans in a situation of war undergirded by the theology of Islam, 9/11 as a death knell to postmodernism, the lasting worldview impact of 9/11 on Americans, and praying for the safety and security of the U.S. in light of the evil of 9/11. Part I (00:14 – 08:43) The 25-Year Anniversary of 9/11: Remembering the Effects of Terrorist Attacks That Left an Indelible Mark on Our Nation Part II (08:43 – 16:57) The Wake-up…
10 Sep 2026 · 26 min

Thursday, September 10, 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 Colorado school district at war with the Trump Administration over its transgender agenda, Mount Sinai’s shut down of ‘gender-affirming treatments’ for adolescents, and Europe’s struggle of what to do with empty churches. Part I (00:13 – 10:02) Colorado School District Goes to War with Trump Administration: Jefferson Co. School District is Fighting the Trump Administration’s Pushback Against the Transgender Agenda One School District’s Fight Against…
9 Sep 2026 · 26 min

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:13 – 10:26) The Rise of the AfD in Germany: Far Right Party in Germany Wins in State Election, Raising Big Issues and Signaling Political Warfare Across the Globe Germany’s ‘Firewall’ Against the Far Right Is Being Tested as Never Before by The New York Times (Jim Tankersley) After Victory in German State, Far Right Needs Help to Take Power by The New York Times (Christopher F. Schuetze) The AfD Rises on the German Right by The Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board) Part II (10:26 – 17:13) The…
8 Sep 2026 · 26 min

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:13 – 12:52) The Lindsay Clancy Case Goes to Mistrial: There are Massive Worldview Issues Here, But For the Sake of Justice, a Mistrial is Not Necessarily the Worst Thing Line by Line by AlbertMohler.com (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.) Part II (12:52 – 21:36) The Death of Feminist Icon Gloria Steinem: The Feminist and Abortion Revolutionary Died at 92 – Her Ideology and Influence Reminds Us of What is at Stake She was out to change the world, and she said so by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.) Part…
4 Sep 2026 · 25 min

Friday, September 4, 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 DOJ’s lawsuit against Kansas City schools for violating parental rights for LGBTQ ideology, the moral influence of Dolly Parton, new creation and socialism, and if Reformed theology lends itself to bold cultural engagement. On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the DOJ’s lawsuit against Kansas City for trouncing on parental rights for LGBTQ ideology, the morality of Dolly Parton, new creation and socialism, and if Reformed…
3 Sep 2026 · 26 min

Thursday, September 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 Lindsay Clancy trial and deadlocked jury, the primary results in Massachusetts, and the recent conviction of a man for the murder of Tupac. Part I (00:14 – 14:17) Lindsay Clancy and a Deadlocked Jury: The Dark Case of Lindsay Clancy and the Possible Outcomes of Her Case – It is Vitally Important That Justice is Served Part II (14:17 – 20:55) The Primaries in Massachusetts: Progressive Markey Defeats Less Progressive Moulton in the Senate Race in…
2 Sep 2026 · 27 min

Wednesday, September 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 cultural response to AOC’s egg freezing, the failure of Mayor Mamdani’s city-funded daycare proposals, a new study that posits singleness is better for human flourishing than marriage, and why being a parent leads to better financial planning. Part I (00:14 – 08:55) The Cultural Response to AOC’s Egg Freezing: Many in the Culture See This as a Win for the Left and For Women How AOC is upending norms around motherhood and political candidacy by USA…
1 Sep 2026 · 27 min

Tuesday, September 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 5 MLB teams partnering with prediction markets in states where betting is illegal, Kalshi’s George Soros ban, the moral complexities of data centers, and why secularism is not a sufficient worldview to keep students from using A.I. to cheat in school. Part I (00:13 – 07:58) Pete Rose Would Like a Word: Five MLB Teams Partner with Prediction Markets in States Where Betting is Illegal Kalshi partners with MLB teams in latest prediction market marriage…
31 Aug 2026 · 26 min

Monday, August 31, 2026

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:14 – 09:54) A Devastating and Horrific Tragedy in Nepal: This is a Deadly Case of Natural Evil – Christians Need to Pray For All Involved Part II (09:54 – 12:36) The Script Was Already Ready: The Western Media Jumped to the Conclusion That Climate Change is Behind This, But the Jury is Still Out An Explanation Without Evidence for the Nepal Flood by The Wall Street Journal (Matthew Hennessey) Disaster Experts Say Nepal Glacier Collapse Was Difficult to Predict by The New York Times (Laura Chung)…
28 Aug 2026 · 28 min

Friday, August 28, 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 precipitous drop in children in big cities, a New York Times article that reflects age-old issues between husbands and wives, Flock cameras and the increase of the surveillance state, if it’s wrong for a Christian couple to utilize a surrogate, and why there has been such a rise in anti-Semitism. Part I (00:14 – 10:34) The Precipitous Drop in Children in Big Cities: There are Massive Worldview Issues Behind This America’s Big Cities Are Rapidly…
27 Aug 2026 · 27 min

Thursday, August 27, 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 Meta’s lawsuit settlement over social media harm to young people, Harvard Medical School’s director caught in black market body part scandal, and the CIA Director’s rare and undisclosed trip to Moscow. Part I (00:13 – 09:23) Meta Agrees to Settle Massive Lawsuit Over Social Media Harm to Young People: Parents Will Now Bear More Power and Responsibility in How Their Children Access Social Media Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion in Landmark Settlement…
26 Aug 2026 · 26 min

Wednesday, August 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 Economist’s argument for embryo selection on the basis of disease resistance and IQ, how IVF led to the trend of designer babies, and the outsized life and legacy of Dolly Parton. Part I (00:14 – 07:08) We Have Reached the Age of Designer Babies: One of the Most Influential Publications in the World Argues for Embryo Selection on the Basis of Disease Resistance and IQ In praise of designer-ish babies: Couples should be allowed to select embryos on…

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Cultural Commentary from a Biblical Perspective

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