Friday, March 6, 2026

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 Instagram and YouTube on trial for its harms in LA court, and he answers questions about gambling on Jesus’s return, freedom of religion and Islam, right and wrong uses of A.I., and preparing children for the stress of the world.Part I (00:13 – 09:00)The Pattern of Social Media Harm on Trial: LA Court Hears Testimony on How YouTube and Instagram are Dangerous, Particularly to Young WomenWomen gasp, men yawn and laugh at landmark L.A. social media addiction trial by LA Times (Sonja Sharp and Sandra McDonald)Part II (09:00 – 12:30)Is It Wrong for Christians to Bet on Jesus to Return Before 2027? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter From a 16-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart III (12:30 – 16:28)Should Freedom of Religion Include Islam? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (16:28 – 21:42)How Do We Decide When It is Right to Use A.I.? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart V (21:42 – 26:06)How Do I Balance the Stress of the News of the World with the Stress of Being a Mother? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingSign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.