The Briefing with Albert Mohler Friday, January 9, 2026
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Jan 9, 2026 Dive into a discussion on the societal crisis of young men unprepared for marriage. Explore how marriage rates differ across class lines, and the impact of educational shifts on men's readiness for family life. Delve into the theological debate on the centrality of the cross in the Gospel. A listener's inquiry about pronoun use for the Trinity prompts insightful clarification. Finally, consider the implications of AI aspirations to translate languages and their ties to the Tower of Babel. It's a thought-provoking journey through faith, culture, and societal challenges.
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Marriage Decline Hits Working Class Hardest
- Marriage has collapsed most among working-class Americans while remaining relatively stable among elites.
- Social and educational shifts left many young men unprepared for marriage and fatherhood.
Education Imbalance Reshapes The Marriage Market
- Young women are outpacing young men in education, reshaping the marriage market.
- College-educated women often marry the most qualified non-college men, leaving many behind.
Cultivate Marriage-Ready Men Through Faith Communities
- Strengthen families and churches to produce marriage-ready young men by modeling committed marriage and fatherhood.
- Prioritize Christian teaching and father involvement to cultivate manhood and family formation.
