Friday, February 27, 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 the generation that may never marry, children and Christian joy, and he answers questions about designing missiles as a Christian, if girls should participate in wrestling as a sport, and if children bear responsibility for what they believe.Part I (00:14 – 07:37)A Dark Dating Reality: Younger Generations May Never Even Marry – This is CatastrophicThe generation that may never marry by The Spectator (Aria Schrecker)Part II (07:37 – 13:44)Having Children Won’t Make You Happy? Secularists are Worried About Your Happiness, but the Christian Worldview is More Concerned About JoyThink having children will make you happier? Think again by The Telegraph (Eir Nolsøe)Part III (13:44 – 17:56)Is Designing Missiles Contrary to My Christian Faith? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter From a 19-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart IV (17:56 – 21:03)Should My Daughter Participate in Wrestling as a Sport? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart V (21:03 – 26:38)Do Children Bear Moral Responsibility For What They Believe? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter From a 16-Year-Old Listener 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.