The Briefing with Albert Mohler

Friday, January 23, 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 how parents are contributing to the social media problem in children, why children need the 10 Commandments, and he answers questions about getting married, holding a baby shower for a child conceived out of wedlock, demons and illicit dreams, the deathbed conversion of Scott Adams, and if Jesus descended into hell after he died.
Part I (00:14 – 06:06)
Australian Parents are a Big Part of the Social Media Problem: Parents are Aiding Their Children in Breaking Australia’s Social Media Laws
  • Nearly 5 Million Accounts Removed Under Australia’s New Social Media Ban by The New York Times (Laura Chung and Victoria Kim)
Part II (06:06 – 12:31)
Children Need the 10 Commandments: God’s Law is Foundational to Western Civilization and Central for the Education of Children
  • Texas Schools Wait as Law on Ten Commandments Reaches Appeals Court by The New York Times (Pooja Salhotra)
Part III (12:31 – 15:10)
When Do I Know It Is Time to Get Married? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 19-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part IV (15:10 – 19:00)
Is It Wrong to Hold a Baby Shower for a Baby Conceived Out of Wedlock? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (19:00 – 00:00)
Are Demons the Source of My Illicit Dreams? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (00:00 – 24:05)
What About the Supposed Deathbed Conversion of Dilbert Creator, Scott Adams? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part VII (24:05 – 26:31)
Did Jesus Descend Into Hell? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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