Thursday, October 15, 2026
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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 growing prominence of Islam in Western societies and its religious and political implications, as well as progressive Democratic candidates who are presenting themselves as moderates ahead of the midterm elections.
Part I (00:14 – 12:27)
Theology Has Consequences: Islamic Immigration and the Growing Challenge to Western Cultures
The Growing Political Influence of Islam in America: Religious Liberty, Sharia Law, the Michigan Senate Race, and More
Part III (13:18 – 24:48)
The Progressive Candidates Running Under Centrist Banners: Americans Must See Through Political and Religious Confusion Before Election Day
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On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the growing prominence of Islam in Western societies and its religious and political implications, as well as progressive Democratic candidates who are presenting themselves as moderates ahead of the midterm elections.
Part I (00:14 – 12:27)
Theology Has Consequences: Islamic Immigration and the Growing Challenge to Western Cultures
- ‘Londonistan’ and Britain’s Growing Rift With Washington by The Wall Street Journal (Dominic Green)
- The Islamification of Texas by The Spectator (Lionel Shriver)
- The Islamist Threat Isn’t Only Terrorism by The Wall Street Journal (Lorenzo Vidino)
The Growing Political Influence of Islam in America: Religious Liberty, Sharia Law, the Michigan Senate Race, and More
Part III (13:18 – 24:48)
The Progressive Candidates Running Under Centrist Banners: Americans Must See Through Political and Religious Confusion Before Election Day
- Can Democrats flip a GOP Senate seat in Kansas? They actually might by USA Today (Jay Stahl and Terry Collins)
- Talarico says he ‘missed the mark’ as he backtracks on controversial woke statements by Fox News (Brooke Taylor, Peter Pinedo)
Follow Dr. Mohler:
X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
For 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.