The Briefing with Albert Mohler

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 current Democratic messaging and what it’s missing, A.I. bots hijacking political polling, who’s responsible for the death of Noella Casillo, the intermediate state, if the Lord’s supper is a means of grace, if a man abandoned by his wife is disqualified from pastoral ministry, and the revival of classical Christian education.
Part I (00:13 – 08:14)
Gov. Newsom, Rahm Immanuel, and Democratic Messaging: Newsom and Immanuel Want ‘Sane’ Policies on Bathrooms and Locker Rooms, But Their Pragmatism Lacks Something Big
For Democrats, the Era of the Girl Dad and Male Ally Is Over by The New York Times (Matthew Schmitz)
Part II (08:14 – 11:07)
A.I. Bots are Hijacking Political Polling: Axios Reports That Many Polling Subjects are Not Even Human
This Is What Will Ruin Public Opinion Polling for Good by The New York Times (Leif Weatherby and Benjamin Recht)
Part III (11:07 – 13:21)
Who is Responsible for the Death of Noella Castillo? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (13:21 – 17:38)
What Do We Know About the Intermediate State? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (17:38 – 20:29)
Is the Lord’s Supper a Means of Grace? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (20:29 – 23:44)
Is It Plausible that a Man Whose Spouse was an Unrepentant Adulterer or Abandoned the Marriage Could be an Elder or Pastor? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing
Part VII (23:44 – 27:22)
What About the Revival of Classical Christian Education? Are There Cautions Classical Christian Schools Should Keep in Mind as It Grows? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing
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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 details of Iran’s ceasefire proposal, Iran’s meme war against the U.S., the consequences of porn addiction for a generation of young men, and Canada’s Bill C-9 which is hate speech legislation aimed at Christian conviction.
Part I (00:13 – 08:22)
We Now Know Iran’s 10-Point Ceasefire Proposal: The Original Proposal is Unlikely to Come to Pass, But Just Talking is an Important Step
Part II (08:22 – 11:50)
The U.S. and Iran in a Meme War: Propaganda, Social Media, and the War of Ideas in the Iranian Conflict
US government accounts and pro‑Iranian voices wage ‘memetic warfare’ by USA Today (Kate Perez and Carlie Procell)
Part III (11:50 – 16:22)
The Devastation of Porn Addictions: A Generation of Young Men are Dealing with the Consequences of Their Porn Addictions, and Even the Secular World Sees a Big Problem
A generation of boys grew up on porn. Now, some young men want out by USA Today (Rachel Hale)
Part IV (16:22 – 26:11)
Canada’s Bill C-9 is Hate Speech Legislation Aimed at Christian Conviction: The Removal of Protection of Religious Speech is a Massive Issue
Canada hate bill could be ‘weaponized’ against people of faith, Conservative lawmaker warns by Fox News (Kristine Parks)
Bill C-9 by Canada House of Commons
Why Mark Carney’s Canadian liberals are going to war with the Bible by The Telegraph (Collin Freeman)
Canada wants to make quoting the Bible illegal by The Spectator (Jane Stannus)
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Part I (00:13 – 08:16)
We Pray For a Good and Righteous Peace: After Unprecedented Threat, President Trump and Iran Appear to Begin Talks Towards a Ceasefire
What will the Iran ceasefire cost Trump? by The Spectator (Jacob Heilbrunn)
Part II (08:16 – 15:17)
The U.S. Will Not Risk Its National Sovereignty for the U.N.: A Stronger U.N. Would Not Lead to a Stronger World (And It Isn’t Going to Happen)
The World Needs a Stronger U.N. by The Wall Street Journal (Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva)
Part III (15:17 – 22:47)
The Death of Noella Castillo: The Culture of Death Advances in Spain
There’s nothing merciful about Noelia Castillo’s death by The Spectator (Brendan O’Neill)
Spanish Woman Dies After Winning Legal Battle for Right to End Her Life by The New York Times (Lynsey Chutel and Carlos Barragán)
Spanish Woman Dies After Winning Legal Battle for Right to End Her Life by The New York Times (Lynsey Chutel and Carlos Barragán)
Part IV (22:47 – 24:20)
The Next Step from Medical Assistance in Dying: The Culture of Death Wants to Determine That People Should Be Killed, Not Just Permit People to Exercise “Autonomy”
Assisted Suicide Is a Threat to Freedom by The Wall Street Journal (Lois McLatchie Miller)
Part V (24:20 – 27:40)
Harvard Has a Problem: Harvard is Considering an ‘A’ Grade Cap Even as Students Revolt
Harvard’s Push to Cap ‘A’ Grades Has Students Howling in Protest by The Wall Street Journal (Roshan Fernandez)
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This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 – 15:50)
‘I Think It’s Time’: The End of Pam Bondi’s Tenure as Attorney General
Part II (15:50 – 20:52)
A Brewing War Over Supreme Court Appointees: Liberals are Watching the Aging Conservative Justices —And They Intend to Be Ready to Fight
Part III (20:52 – 26:52)
What is Man That You are Mindful of Him? The Glory of God and the Dark Side of the Moon
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This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 – 10:21)
American Honor, American Life: The Dramatic Rescue of an American Fighter Pilot in Iran
Part II (10:21 – 15:45)
A New Age of Warfare: Americans Want an Exit Strategy in Iran, But the Situation is Complicated and Changing
Part III (15:45 – 23:12)
Calls for Peace, Lacking in Moral Clarity: Looking at Statements by the Pope and the Archbishop of Canterbury
Trump is a sinner but by disarming Iran he could be doing the Lord’s work by The Telegraph (Charles Moore)
Archbishop prays for Middle East peace in first Easter sermon by BBC News (Maia Davies)
Part IV (23:12 – 26:16)
Should a Woman Hold the Office of Archbishop of Canterbury? The Anglican Communion is Likely to Divide Over This Violation of Scripture
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