The Briefing with Albert Mohler

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Apr 15, 2026

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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 issue of moral agency and A.I. chatbots, Christian confusion about A.I., why Christians must get the Imago Dei right, and Greece’s potential social media ban for children under 15.
Part I (00:14 – 08:47)
Can Claude Become a Child of God? The Massive Moral Issue of the Moral Agency of A.I.

Can AI be a ‘child of God’? Inside Anthropic’s meeting with Christian leaders. by The Washington Post (Gerrit De Vynck and Nitasha Tiku)

Part II (08:47 – 18:07)
So-Called ‘Christian Leaders’ Consult Anthropic for Moral Character of A.I.: There is a Massive Confusion Here – Now A.I. Has a ‘Soul’?
Part III (18:07 – 20:56)
‘In the Image of God He Created Them’: Christians Must Always Get the Imago Dei Right, Especially as the World Around Us Gets It Very Wrong
Part IV (20:56 – 27:03)
Greece is Expected to Ban Social Media for Children: Another Country is Attempting to Prevent Social Media’s Harms to Its Children

Greece Plans to Block Social Media for Children Under 15 by The New York Times (Niki Kitsantonis)

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Apr 14, 2026

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On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the naval blockade of Iran’s ports, President Trump’s post on Truth Social yesterday, the fall of Eric Swalwell, the record low fertility rates in the U.S., and our secular society’s view of children.
Part I (00:14 – 03:20)
Let’s All Watch Our Social Media Behavior: President Trump Gives More Ammunition to Political Enemies with Yesterday’s Truth Social Post

Trump’s Erratic Behavior and Extreme Comments Revive Mental Health Debate by The New York Times (Peter Baker)

Part II (03:20 – 12:42)
A Political Change in Hungary: Viktor Orbán Loses Election to Péter Magyar
Part III (12:42 – 17:05)
You Can Run, But You Cannot Hide: The Public Fall of Eric Swalwell
Part IV (17:05 – 25:40)
The Precipitous Fall of U.S. Fertility Rates: U.S. Fertility Rates Hit Record Low…Again

U.S. Fertility Rates Drop to Another Record Low by The New York Times (Sabrina Tavernise)

Part V (25:40 – 27:36)
Marriage, Family, and Children: This is the Glory of God in Christian Faithfulness – But a Secular Society Wants You to Believe That’s the ‘Handmaid’s Tale’
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Monday, April 13, 2026 Apr 13, 2026

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On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses Iran’s chokehold on the international economy, pirates and the history of the U.S. Navy, the Iranian conflict’s impact on U.S. wallets, and the reverence shown in the Artemis II mission.
Part I (00:13 – 10:33)
Iran’s Chokehold on the International Economy: Iran’s Control of the Strait of Hormuz is a Net Disaster

The War Is Turning Iran Into a Major World Power by The New York Times (Robert A. Pape)
A Prospectus for the ‘Tehran Toll Booth’ IPO by The Wall Street Journal (James Mackintosh)

Part II (10:33 – 18:23)
Pirates and the History of the U.S. Navy: Freedom of Navigation and the Genesis of the U.S. Navy
Part III (18:23 – 20:35)
The Iranian Conflict is Coming For Your Wallet: The Economic Chokehold Iran Has Over Global Shipping is Going to Force an Economic Crisis on the World

Our Vacations. Our Food. Our Mortgages. The Iran War Will Change Our Lives. by The New York Times (Bill Saporito and David Stubbs)

Part IV (20:35 – 27:13)
Artemis and Reverence: The Secular World Struggles to Rightly Capture the Wonder of Space Exploration – Christians Know Why

Another Giant Leap Reminds Us How Small We Are by The New York Times (Ruth Graham)

Friday, April 10, 2026 Apr 10, 2026

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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 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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Thursday, April 9, 2026 Apr 09, 2026

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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)

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Apr 08, 2026

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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)

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Apr 07, 2026

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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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Monday, April 6, 2026 Apr 06, 2026

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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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Friday, April 3, 2026 Apr 03, 2026

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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 infinitely good news of Good Friday, and he answers Good Friday questions about what John saw flowing from Jesus’s side, the nature of Thomas’s doubting, resurrection hymns, the nature of the atonement, and the holiness of God.
Part I (00:14 – 10:05)
‘Christ Died For Our Sins in Accordance with the Scriptures’: The Infinitely Good News of Good Friday

Mordecai M. Kaplan: Restless Soul by Yale University Press (Jenna Weissman Joselit)

Part II (10:05 – 12:23)
Did John See Water Flow From Jesus’s Side, or Was It Pericardial Effusion? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (12:23 – 15:23)
What was the Nature of Thomas’s Doubting? Was His Doubt as a Believer, Or Was It More Akin to a Modern-Day Atheist? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (15:23 – 21:08)
Are Christus Victor and Penal Substitution Understandings of the Atonement at Odds With One Another? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (21:08 – 22:12)
Why Is There Such Animosity Towards Penal Substitutionary Atonement? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (22:12 – 24:40)
What Are Your Favorite Resurrection Day Hymns? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing

“Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” & “Thine Be the Glory” by Duke Chapel

Part VII (24:40 – 27:46)
If the Bible Can’t See God and Live, Why Can’t the People Who Saw Jesus Die? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter From a 5-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
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Thursday, April 2, 2026 Apr 02, 2026

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On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the amazing Artemis II launch, the oral arguments at SCOTUS over birthright citizenship, the moral dimension of reality tv, and the liberal outrage to the IOC ruling on men in women’s sports.
Part I (00:14 – 06:48)
Astronauts Begin Journey to the Dark Side of the Moon: The Amazing Artemis II Launch Yesterday
Part II (06:48 – 16:12)
Birthright Citizenship Before Supreme Court: SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments on Birthright Citizenship, and the Justices Seem Posed to Keep It in Place

Trump v. Barbara by The Supreme Court of the United States

Part III (16:12 – 23:16)
The Moral Dimension of Reality TV: What The Bachelorette Reveals About the Morality of Our Entertainment Programs

Her Past Was No Secret. Footage of a Child’s Cry Changed Everything. by The New York Times (Julia Jacobs and John Koblin)

Part IV (23:16 – 28:20)
The Liberal Outrage to the International Olympic Committee’s Ruling on Men in Women’s Sports – But the IOC Isn’t Exactly A Conservative Conspiracy

Olympic ban on transgender women stems from fear and feelings, not facts by USA Today (Nancy Armour)
More Right-Wingers Ban Trans Athletes by The Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)

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