Friday, February 13, 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 U.S. housing shortage, and he answers questions about sin in babies, where believers go when they die, how young is too young to get married, if sin destroys the image of God, and more.
Part I (00:14 – 14:07)
The U.S. Has a Major Housing Shortage: If the U.S. Does Not Address This Problem, It Will Destabilize Our Society

• Peter Thiel warns of ‘catastrophe’ in US real estate, will deal a massive blow to young Americans — but also predicts ‘giant windfall’ for 1 class of boomers. Are you part of this group? by Moneywise (Jing Pan)

Part II (14:07 – 17:38)
Is It Wrong to Speak of Babies as Being Born in Sin? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (17:38 – 19:34)
Where Do Believers Go When We Die? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter From an 8-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
Part IV (19:34 – 22:27)
Am I Too Young to Get Married? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (22:27 – 24:55)
I Don’t Have Feelings For My Boyfriend Who is a Godly Young Man. Is That a Sign We Should Not Get Married? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing
Part VI (24:55 – 28:09)
Does Sin Destroy the Image of God in Humanity? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing
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