Responding to a recent flurry of questions related to his health, Albert Mohler shared Monday evening (June 1) in a social media post about reoccurring “episodes” that have impacted his public speaking.
In his 3-minute video post on X, the president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary noted the unexpected “pauses” he’s experienced do “cause alarm,” especially when they happen in public.
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“In a recent public event in — and indeed more than one I must tell you — I’ve had a certain episode which has caused me to pause, and clearly I’m in distress,” he noted. “And the episode passes, and I’m able to resume what I’m doing.”
Contributing factors
Mohler, 66, briefly shared about past health issues he’d experienced through the years that he believes have contributed to the issue.
“In my lifetime I’ve had some real challenges. I’ve had the flesh-eating bacteria. I’ve had two different instances with pulmonary emboli, and I’ve had some very significant surgery,” he noted. “To be honest, it’s complications after those surgeries that are causing these episodes.”
Noting that the most recent episode happened at a “very public event in Washington just days ago,” Mohler expressed thankfulness that he was able to finish his message and that the situation wasn’t worse.
“I will tell you they are embarrassing when they happen, and they are very unpleasant when they happen,” he said, “but I have to believe God who is sovereign means this for my sanctification, and just as a part of my witness to what the Lord is doing in my life.”
‘Manageable problem’
Mohler described the issue as a “manageable problem,” and noted he shared about it with seminary students during a chapel service back in 2024.
“I just wanted them to know if you see this, this is what’s happening,” he said. “Just understand one of these episodes might happen, and if they do, don’t be alarmed. I’ll be back with you, and Lord willing be able to resume where I was.”
EDITOR’S NOTE — This report was written by Shawn Hendricks, director of content for TAB Media Group.
