Ben Sasse and the Political Illusion
Ordering life from the perspective of death. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.
Feb 24, 2026•4 min
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Train a Child Up, Before the World Does
Part of the job of parents, grandparents, pastors, and teachers is to prepare students for the questions and criticisms they will face. __________ For additional resources, or to download and share this commentary, visit breakpoint.org.
Feb 23, 2026•4 min
Marco Rubio's Munich Speech. Controversy at the Religious Liberty Commission and Colorado Lawmakers Propose Legalizing Prostitution
Marco Rubio's Munich speech is filled with worldview lessons. The topic of antisemitism pops up at a Religious Liberty Commission hearing. And Colorado lawmakers introduce a proposal to legalize prostitution. Recommendations Ben Sasse interview Segment 1 – Rubio Munich Speech Rubio's Speech It Was Said Podcast Breakpoint article Segment 2 – News Headlines Controversy at Religious Liberty Commission CO Sex Workers Bill NY Times article on Marijuana Segment 3 – Questions and Comments Colson Fellow...
Feb 20, 2026•1 hr 2 min
Hope: What It is and Why It Matters
Christians are people of hope, made for such a time as this, and providentially placed in this moment of God's unfolding story. __________ Want to be a part of equipping Christians? Make a gift to the Colson Center today by visiting colsoncenter.org/february .
Feb 20, 2026•5 min
Western Civilization is Worth Defending
Christians should be the first to defend and promote what is good and worthy of preserving. __________ For additional resources, or to download and share this commentary, visit breakpoint.org.
Feb 19, 2026•5 min
"You Are Dust and to Dust You Shall Return": Something to Know but Not to Fear
Today is Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the 40-day period in the church calendar known as Lent, a time of preparation leading up to Holy Week and Resurrection Sunday. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Feb 18, 2026•4 min
The Epstein Files, Pagan History, and Christian Morality
Modern pagans despise Christian sexual morality, but they are forced to borrow from it as they condemn the kind of horrific treatment of women and children revealed in the Epstein files. __________ For additional resources, or to download and share this commentary, visit breakpoint.org.
Feb 17, 2026•7 min
Evaluating "Faithful Presence" and Choosing Faithfulness Instead
Christian efforts in politics can shape American culture. __________ For additional resources, or to download and share this commentary, visit breakpoint.org.
Feb 16, 2026•6 min
Canada School Shooter, Trump's Meme, the Super Bowl Halftime Shows and Something Big is Coming
Another transgender goes on a shooting spree. A racist meme from the White House is causing controversy. A look at the two Super Bowl Halftime shows. And what's the next big thing coming from AI? Recommendations IFS Study on Dating Segment 1 – Canada School Shooter Fox News Report Segment 2 – Trump's Meme and Super Bowl Halftime Shows Daily Citizen article Segment 3 – Something Big is Coming Fortune article ______________________ Make a gift by December 31 to help us form families, churches, and...
Feb 13, 2026•1 hr 9 min
The Great Awakening and the American Revolution
The Founding Fathers framed the struggle against Britain as a moral crusade in need of divine favor, not just a political one. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.
Feb 13, 2026•5 min
The 12 Holocausts of 2025
The fundamental truth that all life is worth living is the bedrock of a healthy and flourishing civilization. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.
Feb 12, 2026•6 min
Why Gen Z "Nones" Are Reconsidering Religion
The Zoomers aren't religious, but the ones going to church are seeking depth. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.
Feb 11, 2026•6 min
Cultural Spectacles and the Eternity in Human Hearts
This past weekend had the Olympics Opening Ceremonies and the Super Bowl halftime show: How did worldviews fare? __________ Access Truth Rising The Study for FREE by visiting colsoncenter.org/study .
Feb 10, 2026•7 min
Deepfakes, Identity, and the Collapse of Reality
The thinning of the soul needs the robustness of Truth. __________ For additional resources, or to download and share this commentary, visit breakpoint.org.
Feb 09, 2026•5 min
The Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Controversy, Huge Verdict for In Case of "Detransitioner," and Demographics and the Future of the Church
Once again this year there is a lot of controversy surrounding Sunday's Super Bowl Halftime show. A $2 million verdict is awarded to a victim of transgender care. And how will demographics impact the church over the next few decades? Segment 1 – Super Bowl LX Halftime Show One Million Moms urges Christians to boycott Bad Bunny's 'Queer Icons' Super Bowl halftime show Turning Point halftime show Segment 2 – Transgender Lawsuit Breakpoint article AMA statement Segment 3 – Future of the Church Ryan...
Feb 06, 2026•1 hr 1 min
Adoption is Beautiful, Surrogacy Isn't
Public reaction to surrogacy scrutiny and why we should be more critical about the practice, not less. __________ Access Truth Rising The Study for FREE by visiting colsoncenter.org/study .
Feb 06, 2026•7 min
Is there a True Story to History?
God calls the Christian to be reconcilers with the Story. ___________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.
Feb 05, 2026•5 min
2026 Wilberforce Award
This year, Os Guiness will be recognized with the 2026 Wilberforce Award, at a ceremony to be held at the Colson Center National Conference in Knoxville, TN. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.
Feb 04, 2026•4 min
A $2 Million Verdict for Victim of "Gender Affirming Care"
Lawsuits ruling in favor of "detransitioners" is a good sign, but there's work to be done. __________ For additional resources, or to download and share this commentary, visit breakpoint.org.
Feb 03, 2026•5 min
The Family in Crisis
The unlikely partnership of Washington and the Church to help shape culture. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.
Feb 02, 2026•6 min
Religious Persecution Around the World, Continued Chaos in Minnesota, A New Effort to Protect Children and Is Interracial Marriage a Sin?
Guest host Katie McCoy talks to John Stonestreet about their recent trips to South Korea and Brazil. More violence in Minneapolis as ICE raids continue in that state. The Greater Than Campaign is underway to remind us that children's needs are greater than adult desires. And we wade into a social media debate over interracial marriage. Recommendations Colson Center National Conference The Comment Segment 1 – Worldwide Religious Persecution Colson Fellows A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the...
Jan 30, 2026•1 hr 7 min
Art and Storytelling in a time of 'Desecration'
Having rejected a Creator, it's no wonder that we've lost creativity. __________ To support the prodcution of Breakpoint and receive exlusive benefits, visit colsoncenter.org/monthly
Jan 30, 2026•6 min
Children Are Greater Than Our Desires
"Babies aren't a tool for adult validation," and other messages society seems primed to hear. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.
Jan 29, 2026•5 min
The Enduring Word
Take up and read! __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.
Jan 28, 2026•5 min
Rethinking Josephus and His Claims about Jesus
New book affirms Christ from a non-believing Jewish scholar's own words. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.
Jan 27, 2026•5 min
The Law Behind the Law
Understanding natural law and positive law when world events affect everyone. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.
Jan 26, 2026•4 min
Crises in South Korea and Minneapolis; the Supreme Court Hears the Transgender Athlete Case and the Worldwide Persecution of Christians is Getting Worse.
John talks about his trip to South Korea where he visited a pastor who is in prison over his faith. John and Maria also discuss the ongoing protests in Minneapolis as well as the Supreme Court hearing on state bans on transgender athletes. Recommendations A Practical Guide to Culture by John Stonestreet and Brett Kunkle First Things article Segment 1 – Crises South Korea and Minneapolis Colson Fellows Breakpoint article on Pastor Son Fox article on church protest Segment 2 – Supreme Court Hears ...
Jan 23, 2026•1 hr 3 min
Where Has All the Creativity Gone?
In educational decadence, classical Christian education roots the created in purpose. ____________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.
Jan 23, 2026•5 min
Early Church Ethics
When Christians don't "get with the times," they change empires. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.
Jan 22, 2026•4 min
BONUS: Children in the Image of God
Dr. Jeff Myers and Dr. Kathy Koch join John Stonestreet in discussing what it means to raise gender confident kids, and how their new book can help equip parents for hard questions. ____________ Get your free resource while supplies last at genderconfidentkids.com
Jan 21, 2026•48 min
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