The Briefing with Albert Mohler
Cultural Commentary from a Biblical Perspective
Episodes
October 10, 2025 • 25 mins
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:14 – 16:41)
The Spreading Problem of Sports Betting: Sports Betting is a Massive Moral Problem, And Young Men Are Especially Vulnerable
Part I (00:14 – 16:41)
The Spreading Problem of Sports Betting: Sports Betting is a Massive Moral Problem, And Young Men Are Especially Vulnerable
- Is Sports Betting Illegal in Your State? Not if You Call It a ‘Prediction Market.’ by The New York Times (Ben Blatt and Amy Fan)
- Special Edition: The Problem of Sextortion: A Message for Parents a...
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October 9, 2025 • 26 mins
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 White House announcement of an agreement between Israel and Hamas on first stage of peace treaty, the big questions raised by the government shutdown, the naming of Bari Weiss as editor in chief at CBS, and the significant increase in boys named ‘Yahya’ in Great Britain in 2024.
Part I (00...
On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the White House announcement of an agreement between Israel and Hamas on first stage of peace treaty, the big questions raised by the government shutdown, the naming of Bari Weiss as editor in chief at CBS, and the significant increase in boys named ‘Yahya’ in Great Britain in 2024.
Part I (00...
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October 8, 2025 • 26 mins
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses SCOTUS oral arguments hearing on so-called ‘conversion therapy’ case from Colorado, an egregious ruling lessening a federal sentence for Justice Kavanaugh’s would-be killer because the man claims a transgender identity, and the need for Christians to pray for political officials.
Part I (00:14...
On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses SCOTUS oral arguments hearing on so-called ‘conversion therapy’ case from Colorado, an egregious ruling lessening a federal sentence for Justice Kavanaugh’s would-be killer because the man claims a transgender identity, and the need for Christians to pray for political officials.
Part I (00:14...
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October 7, 2025 • 27 mins
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:14 – 15:19)
Yet Another Prime Minister Resigns: France is in a Deep, Deep Political Crisis
Part II (15:19 – 19:50)
Will Japan Have Its First Woman Prime Minister? The Likely First Woman Prime Minister in Japan, Like Margaret Thatcher In Britain, Is a Conservative
Part III (19:50 – 27:09)
Creation Order Asserts Itself: The ...
Part I (00:14 – 15:19)
Yet Another Prime Minister Resigns: France is in a Deep, Deep Political Crisis
Part II (15:19 – 19:50)
Will Japan Have Its First Woman Prime Minister? The Likely First Woman Prime Minister in Japan, Like Margaret Thatcher In Britain, Is a Conservative
Part III (19:50 – 27:09)
Creation Order Asserts Itself: The ...
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October 6, 2025 • 27 mins
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:14 – 08:20)
The Government Shutdown Soap Opera Continues: And Settling on an Agreement Will Not Be Easy
Part II (08:20 – 22:06)
The First Woman Archbishop of Canterbury Is Announced: This Represents a Huge Crisis For Conservatives
Part III (22:06 – 27:35)
The FDA Approves a Generic Version of Mifepristone: The Trump Administ...
Part I (00:14 – 08:20)
The Government Shutdown Soap Opera Continues: And Settling on an Agreement Will Not Be Easy
Part II (08:20 – 22:06)
The First Woman Archbishop of Canterbury Is Announced: This Represents a Huge Crisis For Conservatives
Part III (22:06 – 27:35)
The FDA Approves a Generic Version of Mifepristone: The Trump Administ...
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October 3, 2025 • 28 mins
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:14 – 11:05)
The Dumbification of Politics – And, Well, Everything Else: The Functional Illiteracy of Our Society and Its Impact
The Metaphysical Importance of Fat Bear Week: Chunk is the Champion of Fat Bear Week 2025 – And Points ...
Part I (00:14 – 11:05)
The Dumbification of Politics – And, Well, Everything Else: The Functional Illiteracy of Our Society and Its Impact
- Is the decline of reading making politics dumber? by The Economist
The Metaphysical Importance of Fat Bear Week: Chunk is the Champion of Fat Bear Week 2025 – And Points ...
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October 2, 2025 • 26 mins
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 scientists creating babies from human skin cells, the moral risks behind abstraction, ChatGPT’s new parental controls, and chatbots and in the culture war.
Part I (00:14 – 14:38)
From Test Tube Babies to Babies from Skin Cells: Scientists are Creating Human Eggs Via Skin Cells – This is R...
On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses scientists creating babies from human skin cells, the moral risks behind abstraction, ChatGPT’s new parental controls, and chatbots and in the culture war.
Part I (00:14 – 14:38)
From Test Tube Babies to Babies from Skin Cells: Scientists are Creating Human Eggs Via Skin Cells – This is R...
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October 1, 2025 • 28 mins
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:14 – 11:58)
Lethality and the Department of War: Secretary Hegseth Seeks to Return the U.S. Military Back to Its Central Focus
Part II (11:58 – 20:20)
A Tragic Week for Mormons: A Horrific Shooting of a Mormon Chapel in Michigan and the Death of Its President
Part I (00:14 – 11:58)
Lethality and the Department of War: Secretary Hegseth Seeks to Return the U.S. Military Back to Its Central Focus
Part II (11:58 – 20:20)
A Tragic Week for Mormons: A Horrific Shooting of a Mormon Chapel in Michigan and the Death of Its President
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September 30, 2025 • 28 mins
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 comprehensive plan from the U.S. to end the Gaza conflict, the game of government shutdown, the role of media in the government shutdown, and a muslim’s response to Erika Kirk’s amazing gospel clarity at Charlie Kirk’s funeral.
Part I (00:14 – 11:20)
The Comprehensive Plan to End the ...
On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the comprehensive plan from the U.S. to end the Gaza conflict, the game of government shutdown, the role of media in the government shutdown, and a muslim’s response to Erika Kirk’s amazing gospel clarity at Charlie Kirk’s funeral.
Part I (00:14 – 11:20)
The Comprehensive Plan to End the ...
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September 29, 2025 • 28 mins
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:14 – 11:45)
Netanyahu Before the U.N.: The Prime Minister of Israel Defends His Country’s Existence and Defense Before World Leaders (Some of Whom Left the Room)
Part II (11:45 – 18:44)
Palestine is Not (Yet) a Nation: Just Look at the Criteria for a Nationhood and Connect the Dots
Part III (18:44 – 23:27)
Should Israel Be B...
Part I (00:14 – 11:45)
Netanyahu Before the U.N.: The Prime Minister of Israel Defends His Country’s Existence and Defense Before World Leaders (Some of Whom Left the Room)
Part II (11:45 – 18:44)
Palestine is Not (Yet) a Nation: Just Look at the Criteria for a Nationhood and Connect the Dots
Part III (18:44 – 23:27)
Should Israel Be B...
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September 26, 2025 • 24 mins
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 crisis of adults waiting until after certain milestones to get married, and he answers questions about the death penalty for Charlie Kirk’s killer, the doctrine of election, and the death of Voddie Baucham, Jr.
Part I (00:14 – 15:18)
Marriage Comes After Adult Milestones? It’s No Wond...
On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the crisis of adults waiting until after certain milestones to get married, and he answers questions about the death penalty for Charlie Kirk’s killer, the doctrine of election, and the death of Voddie Baucham, Jr.
Part I (00:14 – 15:18)
Marriage Comes After Adult Milestones? It’s No Wond...
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September 25, 2025 • 26 mins
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:14 – 10:14)
Kamala Harris’s Memoir: The Words Former Vice President Harris Wants You to Remember Her By
Kamala Harris’s Word Salad About Pete Buttigieg: Yes, Kamala Harris Said She Did Not Choose Pete Butt...
Part I (00:14 – 10:14)
Kamala Harris’s Memoir: The Words Former Vice President Harris Wants You to Remember Her By
- Rachel Maddow’s full interview with Kamala Harris by MSNBC (Rachel Maddow and Kamala Harris)
Kamala Harris’s Word Salad About Pete Buttigieg: Yes, Kamala Harris Said She Did Not Choose Pete Butt...
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September 24, 2025 • 26 mins
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 remarks at the U.N.’s 80th Global Summit, the U.N.’s identity crisis, the history of autocracy’s influence on the U.N., and the calls from more world leaders for a Palestinian state.
Part I (00:14 – 14:54)
Part II (14:54 – 16:48)
On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses President Trump’s remarks at the U.N.’s 80th Global Summit, the U.N.’s identity crisis, the history of autocracy’s influence on the U.N., and the calls from more world leaders for a Palestinian state.
Part I (00:14 – 14:54)
Part II (14:54 – 16:48)
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September 23, 2025 • 26 mins
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 Vladimir Putin’s increased aggression towards NATO, the Left’s hatred of complementarianism, the need for Protestant Evangelicals to raise stronger families, and ‘performative men.’
Part I (00:14 – 11:14)
Putin’s New Aggression: Russia’s President is Pushing the Boundaries with NATO
On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses Vladimir Putin’s increased aggression towards NATO, the Left’s hatred of complementarianism, the need for Protestant Evangelicals to raise stronger families, and ‘performative men.’
Part I (00:14 – 11:14)
Putin’s New Aggression: Russia’s President is Pushing the Boundaries with NATO
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September 22, 2025 • 26 mins
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:14 – 14:22)
The Remarkable Memorial Service for Charlie Kirk: Astounding Gospel Witness and Christian Testimony at One of the Largest Funerals in U.S. History
Part II (14:22 – 18:29)
What to Make of Charlie Kirk’s Funeral: This Was Not Just Civil Religion
Part III (18:29 – 21:50)
The Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel: He Did Not Lo...
Part I (00:14 – 14:22)
The Remarkable Memorial Service for Charlie Kirk: Astounding Gospel Witness and Christian Testimony at One of the Largest Funerals in U.S. History
Part II (14:22 – 18:29)
What to Make of Charlie Kirk’s Funeral: This Was Not Just Civil Religion
Part III (18:29 – 21:50)
The Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel: He Did Not Lo...
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September 19, 2025 • 26 mins
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 real ‘succession’ story of Rupert Murdoch and the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show, and he answers questions about violent video games, conservatives critique of the ‘T’ in LGBTQ but not the rest of its ideology, and parents who suspect their son is dating a transgender woman.
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On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the real ‘succession’ story of Rupert Murdoch and the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show, and he answers questions about violent video games, conservatives critique of the ‘T’ in LGBTQ but not the rest of its ideology, and parents who suspect their son is dating a transgender woman.
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September 18, 2025 • 27 mins
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 Zohran Mamdani and the New York mayoral race, why Democrats are in a panic over Mamdani’s success, and why societies never come back from socialism.
Part I (00:14 – 12:45)
Is Zohran Mamdani Inevitable? The Muslim, Democratic Socialist Appears to Have New York Mayoral Race in the Bag
On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses Zohran Mamdani and the New York mayoral race, why Democrats are in a panic over Mamdani’s success, and why societies never come back from socialism.
Part I (00:14 – 12:45)
Is Zohran Mamdani Inevitable? The Muslim, Democratic Socialist Appears to Have New York Mayoral Race in the Bag
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September 17, 2025 • 28 mins
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 formal charges against Tyler Robinson, updates to the charges against Luigi Mangione, the leftist meaning of ‘violence,’ SCOTUS order for a so-called ‘transgender boy’ to use the boys’ bathroom in South Carolina, Hong Kong lawmakers’ rejection of same-sex marriage bill, and a Berkshire Ha...
On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the formal charges against Tyler Robinson, updates to the charges against Luigi Mangione, the leftist meaning of ‘violence,’ SCOTUS order for a so-called ‘transgender boy’ to use the boys’ bathroom in South Carolina, Hong Kong lawmakers’ rejection of same-sex marriage bill, and a Berkshire Ha...
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September 16, 2025 • 30 mins
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 firing of Karen Attiah from The Washington Post for her statements about Charlie Kirk, the radical Gen. Z divide on marriage, and the progressive middle and the future of politics.
Part I (00:14 – 08:50)
The Truth About This Washington Post Firing: Karen Attiah Got Fired for Bad Journ...
On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the firing of Karen Attiah from The Washington Post for her statements about Charlie Kirk, the radical Gen. Z divide on marriage, and the progressive middle and the future of politics.
Part I (00:14 – 08:50)
The Truth About This Washington Post Firing: Karen Attiah Got Fired for Bad Journ...
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September 15, 2025 • 25 mins
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:14 – 08:26)
The Arrest of Tyler Robinson: What Do We Know About the Suspect of Charlie Kirk’s Murder?
The Dark Mixture of Transgenderism and Shooters: Gov. Cox Confirms Robinso...
Part I (00:14 – 08:26)
The Arrest of Tyler Robinson: What Do We Know About the Suspect of Charlie Kirk’s Murder?
- Utah Gov. Spencer Cox shares new details about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect: Full interview by NBC News (Kristen Welker)
The Dark Mixture of Transgenderism and Shooters: Gov. Cox Confirms Robinso...
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