The Briefing with Albert Mohler

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:14 – 09:57)
The Asymmetry of Ceasefire Talks Between the U.S. and Iran: The Ceasefire Discussion Brings Very Different Pressures on the U.S. and Iran
U.S. and Iran work toward deal to extend ceasefire and reopen Strait of Hormuz by The Washington Post (Sammy Westfall, Natalie Allison, John Hudson and Susannah George)
Part II (09:57 – 15:10)
Another Shooting at the White House: What Tragedy Quickly Reveals About Human Knowledge in a Fallen World
Shooter killed near the White House was previously charged with trespassing by The Washington Post (Warren P. Strobel, Sammy Westfall, Aaron Schaffer and Salvador Rizzo)
Part III (15:10 – 28:08)
The Pope’s Warning Against A.I.: The Pope Releases First Encyclical Letter, and It’s a Warning Against Artificial Intelligence
Encyclical Letter Magnifica Humanitas of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence by The Holy See (Pope Leo XIV)
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This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:14 – 13:01)
They Have Never Heard of the Ten Commandments? American Students Are Losing Even Basic Knowledge of the Bible
Ivy League students are suffering from religious illiteracy by Washington Post (Gregory Conti)
Part II (13:01 – 18:37)
Why Was The Conservative Resurgence So Important? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing
The Truth and Unity Amendment by (Albert Mohler)
Part III (18:37 – 23:41)
Should We Vote Based on Households Rather Than Individuals? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing
Acts 1-12 For You: Charting the Birth of the Church by (Albert Mohler)
Part IV (23:41 – 27:31)
Have Miraculous Gifts Ceased Today? — 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.
Part I (00:14 – 12:34)
High Crimes and High Stakes: The Indictment of Raúl Castro
Get That SOB, Mr. President by National Review
Part II (12:34 – 21:41)
A Party Reshaped by Trump: Lawmakers Cassidy and Massie, among other Trump critics, ousted in Republican Primaries
Part III (21:41 – 26:18)
‘Red getting Redder and Blue getting Bluer’: The Deepening Worldview Divide of American Politics
Donald Trump, May 19, 2026, 12:30 PM by Truth Social
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This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:14 – 11:35)
Warfare Is Changing Before Our Eyes: The Rise of Autonomous Weapons and Drones Is Changing Modern Warfare
Military Snipers Are Being Put Out of a Job by Drones by The Wall Street Journal (Alistair MacDonald)
Part II (11:35 – 17:56)
The Brave Boy in the Pear Tree: How a 12-Year-Old Hero in Ukraine Fought Back Against a Russian Attack
In northern Ukraine, it was boy vs. Russian drone. The boy won. by The Washington Post (Steve Hendrix and Kostiantyn Khudov)
Part III (17:56 – 26:21)
Christian Parents and Leaders Must Pay Attention: Recent Headlines Emphasize the Moral Threat of New Technology
ChatGPT became teen’s ‘illicit drug coach’ before death, lawsuit claims by USA Today (Mary Walrath-Holdridge)
Can social media companies be sued for sexual videos? Supreme Court weighs in by USA Today (Maureen Groppe)
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This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:14 – 09:11)
Rededicate 250: The Christian Worldview, the American Founding, and Current Controversy
Cue the Fireworks: America’s 250th opens with prayer and a fight by USA Today (Susan Page)
Trump Administration Pushes Narrative of Christian Founding at Rally by The New York Times (Ruth Graham and Elizabeth Dias)
Part II (09:11 – 10:58)
Christianity and the The Enlightenment: Two Worldviews at the Founding of America
Part III (10:58 – 22:17)
George Washington Praying is Scary? Secularists are Deeply Concerned over Christian imagery at Rededicate 250. Their Problem Is a Lot Older Than They Think
How an Image of Washington at Prayer Became a Touchstone for the Right by The New York Times (Jennifer Schuessler)
Part IV (22:17 – 25:53)
Coddled Students are Upset Someone Called them Coddled: NYU Students Attempt to Cancel Jonathan Haidt From Speaking at his own University
N.Y.U. Students Object to Speaker Who Calls Their Generation Coddled by The New York Times (Jeremy W. Peters and Matthew Haag)
Pay Attention: Essential advice for the class of 2026 by The Atlantic (Jonathan Haidt)
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