The Briefing with Albert Mohler

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Mar 04, 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 who is in command of Iran’s military forces, if President Trump’s attacks in Iran were constitutional, if inaction in Iran would have been worse, and the death of Khamenei and prediction markets.
Part I (00:14 – 07:44)
Who is in Command and Control of Iranian Forces? Iran’s Military is Likely Still Following the Orders of Ayatollah Khamenei
Part II (07:44 – 18:56)
Was the President’s Action Constitutional or Not? The Complications of President Trump’s Decision in Light of the Controversial (And Unconstitutional?) War Powers Act

War and Peace Cannot Be Left to One Man — Especially Not This Man by The New York Times (David French)
Secretary of State Rubio on Iran Strikes by C-Span (Marco Rubio)

Part III (18:56 – 21:20)
What Would Be Worse in Iran, Action or Inaction? Inaction on Iran Assuredly Would Have Been a Failed Policy
Part IV (21:20 – 25:52)
Are the Prediction Markets Turning into Death Markets? The Death of Iran’s Khamenei in the Prediction Markets is Raising Massive Questions

Bets on Fate of Iran’s Khamenei Spark Uproar at Leading Prediction Markets by The Wall Street Journal (Kevin T. Dugan and Krystal Hur)

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Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Mar 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 timing of the attacks in Iran, the moral dimension of the spycraft of Israel and America, and SCOTUS’s ruling in favor of parental rights in California over LGBTQ issues in schools.
Part I (00:14 – 12:19)
We Now Know Why: The U.S. and Israel Took the Opportunity to Kill Iran’s Leaders at a Rare Gathering of Iran’s Leadership

Why the U.S. and Israel Struck When They Did: A Chance to Kill Iran’s Leaders by The Wall Street Journal (Dov Lieber, Alexander Ward, Laurence Norman)

Part II (12:19 – 17:39)
‘Social Network Analysis’ and ‘Pattern of Life’ Profiles: Moral Dimensions of Israel’s Spycraft — and America’s

Inside the plan to kill Ali Khamenei by The Financial Times (Mehul Srivastava, James Shotter, Neri Zilber, and Steff Chávez)

Part III (17:39 – 21:08)
California Parents Win on Massive LGBTQ Issue: SCOTUS Upholds Ruling that Schools Cannot Hide So-Called Gender Transitions From Parents

Mirabelli v. Bonta by The Supreme Court of the United States

Part IV (21:08 – 26:18)
Parents, the Battle For Your Rights is Here: State by State, the Left is Seeking to Undermine Your Rights
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Monday, March 2, 2026 Mar 02, 2026

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Part I (00:14 – 13:49)
This War Didn’t Start Saturday: A History of Iran’s Islamic Republic
Part II (13:49 – 19:20)
Iran Had to Be Stopped: Iran’s Development of Nuclear Weapons Was Unthinkable for the West — And Especially for Israel
Part III (19:20 – 24:03)
This Is a Limited Military Action — The U.S. Does Not Want to Govern Iran
Part IV (24:03 – 25:45)
We Must Pray for Peace in Iran: And We Must Pray for a Better Future for Iran’s People and the Entire Region
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Friday, February 27, 2026 Feb 27, 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 generation that may never marry, children and Christian joy, and he answers questions about designing missiles as a Christian, if girls should participate in wrestling as a sport, and if children bear responsibility for what they believe.
Part I (00:14 – 07:37)
A Dark Dating Reality: Younger Generations May Never Even Marry – This is Catastrophic

The generation that may never marry by The Spectator (Aria Schrecker)

Part II (07:37 – 13:44)
Having Children Won’t Make You Happy? Secularists are Worried About Your Happiness, but the Christian Worldview is More Concerned About Joy

Think having children will make you happier? Think again by The Telegraph (Eir Nolsøe)

Part III (13:44 – 17:56)
Is Designing Missiles Contrary to My Christian Faith? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter From a 19-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part IV (17:56 – 21:03)
Should My Daughter Participate in Wrestling as a Sport? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (21:03 – 26:38)
Do Children Bear Moral Responsibility For What They Believe? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter From a 16-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
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Thursday, February 26, 2026 Feb 26, 2026

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Part I (00:14 – 06:55)
What the Press Don’t Want to Talk About: The Press is Ignoring President Trump’s Moral Clarity on So-Called Gender Reassignment Procedures for Youth

Trump Puts On a Show, Casting Democrats as the Villains by The New York Times (Katie Rogers)
A marathon speech, a game show flair, and a clear message from Trump by The Telegraph (Lily Shanagher)

Part II (06:55 – 13:15)
We are at a Watershed Moment on the Transgender Revolution: The New York Times has Allowed an Opinion Column That Claims Ideology Has Trumped Science on the Issue

Medical Associations Trusted Belief Over Science on Youth Gender Care by The New York Times (Jesse Singal)
Independent review of gender identity services for children and young people by The Cass Review (Hilary Cass)

Part III (13:15 – 19:52)
The Profane is Becoming Routine: The Public Use of Profanity is Our New Normal – And Our Society is Worse For It

F-bombs, profanity and politics: a story not fit for this family newspaper by USA Today (Bart Jansen)

Part IV (19:52 – 26:05)
Jeff Bezos Orders Massive Force Reduction at Washington Post — Leftists are Outraged at The Post’s Layoffs, But No Business Can Survive Losing $100 Million Per Year
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Feb 25, 2026

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Part I (00:14 – 08:52)
The State of the Union 2026: President Trump Gives Historically Long State of the Union Speech
Part II (08:52 – 13:19)
President Trump and the American Character: President Trump’s Personal Attacks Do Not Land Well with Americans – But Democrats Made Personal Attacks Too
Part III (13:19 – 20:06)
President Trump’s Clarity Over Biology: President Trump Became the First President to Speak Against So-Called Gender Transition Surgery from the State of the Union
Part IV (20:06 – 24:33)
‘These People are Crazy’: We are About to Find Out Just How Far Left Democrats are On So-Called Gender Treatments for Minors

Portrait of the week: Gender in schools, election U-turns and the ‘truth’ about Navalny by The Spectator

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Feb 24, 2026

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On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Christian realism of the situation with Ukraine and Russia, the killing of El Mencho, and the argument from a Minnesota legislator who claims transgender identity says pornography is crucial for youth developing LGBTQ identity.
Part I (00:14 – 10:38)
The Fourth Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: Today Marks Four Years Since Russia Brutally Invaded Ukraine — We Need to Look at the Civilizational Reality
Part II (10:38 – 14:34)
In a Fallen World, the Good Guys Don’t Always Win: The Christian Realism of the Situation With Ukraine and Russia
Part III (14:34 – 19:15)
The Killing of El Mencho: Mexico’s Law Enforcement Kill One of the Cartel’s Most Deadly Leaders
Part IV (19:15 – 25:10)
Yes, This Was a Real Argument: Minnesota Legislator Who Claims Transgender Identity Says Pornography is Crucial For Youth Developing LGBTQ Identity

Trans Minnesota Dem bizarrely argues ‘queer’ kids need access to porn sites for ‘educational’ reasons by New York Post (Anna Young)
‘A Partner in Crime’ and, Now, in Love by The New York Times (Sadiba Hasan)

Monday, February 23, 2026 Feb 23, 2026

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Part I (00:14 – 08:45)
What Is The Question? In 6-3 Ruling, SCOTUS Rules Trump’s Targeted Tariffs are Unconstitutional

Justices Strike Down Trump’s Tariffs by The New York Times (Ann E. Marimow)
Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump by The Supreme Court of The United States

Part II (08:45 – 10:16)
President Trump’s Angry Press Conference: The President Provided an Important Leadership Lesson After the SCOTUS Ruling – Don’t Respond Out of Anger
Part III (10:16 – 15:28)
SCOTUS Made a Big Mistake: The Justices Should Have Addressed the Question of the Billions of Dollars That the U.S. Has Already Collected – What Now?
Part IV (15:28 – 21:05)
The Arrest of Former Prince Andrew: The Disgraced Prince of Britain Was Arrested For Suspicion of Sharing Government Secrets

The Former Prince Andrew Never Should Have Forwarded Those Emails by The Atlantic (Helen Lewis)

Part V (21:05 – 25:12)
We Need to Press for a Moral Reckoning with the Epstein Files: There is a Healthy Moral Outrage in Response to This Story
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Friday, February 20, 2026 Feb 20, 2026

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On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the liberationist argument that baby formula is the key to marriage equality, how Christians should think about birth control, and if it’s wrong for men to donate their ‘reproductive cells’ to a fertility bank.
Part I (00:14 – 11:45)
Baby Formula is the Key to Marriage Equality? This is Where the Liberationist Logic Leads

The Secret to Marriage Equality Is Formula by The New York Times (Nona Willis Aronowitz)
How Feeding the Baby Can Affect Your Marriage by The New York Times

Part II (11:45 – 20:22)
How Should Christians Think About Birth Control? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (20:22 – 25:21)
Is It Wrong For Men to Donate Their ‘Reproductive Cells’ to a Fertility Bank? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing
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Thursday, February 19, 2026 Feb 19, 2026

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This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:14 – 12:26)
A.I. Chatbots are Sociopaths? Christians Must Keep Categories Straight

Why AI Chatbots Can’t Be Trusted for Financial Advice: They’re Sociopaths by The Wall Street Journal (Peter Coy)

Part II (12:26 – 18:10)
A.I. Chatbots Cannot Have a True Conscience: Our Human Conscience is God’s Gift and Grounded in His Image

The Sin of Empathy — A Conversation with Joe Rigney by Thinking In Public
The Progressives’ Culture War Strategy — A Conversation with Allie Beth Stuckey by Thinking in Public

Part III (18:10 – 19:45)
A.I. and Christian Discernment: These Days, Christians Must Be Even More Diligent in Discerning the Truth
Part IV (19:45 – 24:08)
Minecraft, Roblox, and Extremist Recruitment? Terrorist Organizations are Targeting Children Through Online Gaming Platforms

How Hate Groups and Terrorists Use Gaming Platforms to Recruit Young Children by The New York Times (Pranav Baskar)

Part V (24:08 – 26:50)
How Harmful is Instagram for Teens? Mark Zuckerberg is Facing Tough Questions Over the Addictive Nature of Social Media, and Parents Need to Pay Close Attention

Mark Zuckerberg Faces the Tough Questions He Deserves by National Review (Josh Golin)

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