Friday, September 12, 2025

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 big problems with postponing marriage and answers questions about where to direct anger in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s murder, if Charlie Kirk was a martyr, and if it is sinful to watch videos of violent crime.
Part I (00:14 – 14:15)
Postponing Marriage is a Bigger Problem Than You Think: The Delay of Marriage Means Fewer Babies and a Civilizational Crisis

• They Put Off Relationships Until They Earned Enough Money by The New York Times (Alexander Nazaryan)
• Money over love? How finances are affecting romantic relationships by USA Today (Rachel Barber)

Part II (14:15 – 22:59)
What Do I Do with My Anger Over Charlie Kirk’s Murder? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

• A most tragic turning point: The assassination of Charlie Kirk and the call of a generation by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)

Part III (22:59 – 25:33)
Was Charlie Kirk a Martyr? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

• A Conversation with Students on the Political Assassination of Charlie Kirk by The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (R. Albert Mohler, Jr., Andrew Walker, Denny Burk, Dustin Bruce)

Part IV (25:33 – 29:06)
Was It a Sin for Me to Watch the Video of Violent Crime? Murder? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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