The Briefing with Albert Mohler Tuesday, November 18, 2025
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Nov 18, 2025 Dive into the intriguing world of advanced reproductive technologies and their surprising political implications. Discover how teenage girls are less eager to marry than boys, revealing a cultural shift in priorities. Plus, hear about a striking Gallup report showing that one in five U.S. women are considering leaving the country. This episode navigates the complexities of modern motherhood aspirations, societal expectations, and the evolving landscape of marriage for the next generation.
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Political Signaling Around IVF
- President Trump's IVF stance highlights political signaling that appeals to both pro-family voters and IVF proponents.
- Mohler warns expanded IVF access risks normalizing taxpayer-funded reproductive services for nonmarried and LGBTQ+ people.
Moral Costs Of IVF Technologies
- Mohler emphasizes moral concerns about IVF, calling it commodification and alienation of reproduction.
- He stresses many embryos created by IVF are destroyed, which conflicts with pro-life commitments.
Competing Timelines For Women
- A Gen Z writer frames the dilemma as competing timelines: bodily fertility versus professional ambition.
- Mohler sees this candid framing as revealing a deep cultural shift where ambition often outranks motherhood.