The Briefing with Albert Mohler Wednesday, December 17, 2025
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Dec 17, 2025 The podcast delves into the post-Dobbs landscape of rising abortion rates, highlighting the role of telehealth and the abortion pill. It critiques the euphemistic language surrounding 'abortion care' and emphasizes that the real challenge lies in changing hearts through the gospel. Additionally, it discusses the implications of a recent federal ruling on Planned Parenthood funding and examines Senator Josh Hawley’s new pro-life initiative, cautioning the GOP against alienating pro-life supporters. A poignant reflection on Rob Reiner's legacy adds depth to the conversation.
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Telehealth And Pills Drove Post‑Dobbs Rise
- Albert Mohler argues abortion numbers rose after Dobbs largely due to telehealth and the abortion pill expanding access.
- He warns cultural acceptance and demand, not just law, now drive higher abortion totals.
Cultural Logic Overrides Legal Change
- Mohler says the "logic of abortion" has become deeply embedded in American culture and influences private choices.
- He highlights how even self‑identified pro‑life families may choose abortion privately, showing cultural loss.
Euphemism Masks Moral Reality
- Mohler critiques euphemisms like "abortion care" as moral camouflage that normalizes ending unborn life.
- He contends language shifts carry moral force and conceal the reality of destruction.
