The Briefing with Albert Mohler Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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Sep 23, 2025 The discussion opens with an analysis of Vladimir Putin’s increasing military maneuvers against NATO, hinting at tensions ahead. The topic shifts to the cultural backlash against complementarianism, examining its biblical roots and modern-day criticisms. A compelling call is made for Protestant Evangelicals to prioritize the building of stronger families. The conversation also tackles the phenomenon of ‘performative men,’ critiquing their attempts to impress in superficial ways. This blend of geopolitical, cultural, and family-oriented topics provides a thought-provoking listen.
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Low-Cost Drones Lower Entry To War
- Low-cost drones compress the cost of entry into warfare and enable asymmetric attacks by smaller actors.
- NATO defenses are not well configured for persistent low-level drone incursions in peacetime.
Probing As Strategy, Not Accident
- Putin's incursions are deliberate probes, not accidents, aimed at measuring Western resolve and defenses.
- Such probing echoes historical Russian strategies of testing how far they can push neighboring powers.
Cultural Shift Makes Biblical Norms Appear Radical
- USA Today frames conservative Christian gender views as alarming because cultural norms have shifted drastically.
- What now seems radical in media was normative throughout Christian history; the culture moved, not the doctrine.