The Briefing with Albert Mohler Friday, January 23, 2026
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Jan 23, 2026 Parents may be fueling the social media crisis among children, with millions of accounts deleted under Australia's new laws. The importance of teaching the Ten Commandments is discussed as foundational for children. A 19-year-old listener seeks marriage advice, while another asks about hosting a baby shower for a child conceived out of wedlock. The roots of illicit dreams are traced back to sin and desire, not demonic influence. Lastly, the complexities of conversion and the meaning behind Jesus's descent into hell are examined.
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Parents Undermine Social Media Protections
- Many Australian parents actively help under‑16s bypass social media bans, undermining the law's protective intent.
- This reveals a cultural shift where parents prioritize children's social status or happiness over safeguarding them from documented harms.
Ten Commandments Fight Reveals Cultural Discomfort
- The debate over posting the Ten Commandments exposes deeper hostility to Christianity in public spaces rather than neutral legal concern.
- Parents' unwillingness to explain commandments shows cultural discomfort with teaching moral truths to children.
Marry Sooner Rather Than Later
- If two godly young people desire marriage and face no impediment, marry as soon as you are able.
- Seek counsel from parents, church elders, and fellow believers before establishing a household.
