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Breakpoint

Colson Centerbreakpoint.org
Join John Stonestreet for a daily dose of sanity—applying a Christian worldview to culture, politics, movies, and more. And be a part of God's work restoring all things.
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BONUS: Rediscovering Our Place in God's Story

Maria Baer interviews Colson Center vice president Michael Craven to hear about how the Colson Fellows program spurs participants to enter God's story, discern this cultural moment, and become agents of change in their own communities. Learn more about the Colson Fellows program at colsonfellows.org . For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Feb 20, 202435 min

Stand with Christians in Nigeria

The nation is the top-most persecuted for their faith, and it's time the world took note. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Feb 20, 20241 min

Money Cannot Fix China's Population Decline

Population rates struggle where marriage and family are not viewed as a key foundation to livelihood. __________ Learn more about the Identity Project at identityproject.tv. For a special discount this month enter BREAKPOINT at checkout. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Feb 20, 20246 min

Pro-Life Activists Targeted by the DOJ

Protest is a part of the American fabric, but the government is increasingly unjust on what is accepted and condemned. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Feb 19, 20241 min

Making the Case for Life Post-Roe

Christians can arm themselves with simple and focused points to address any pro-abortion argument. __________ This month, you can secure your copy of Case for Life through a donation of any amount to the Colson Center at colsoncenter.org/caseforlife . Register for the next Breakpoint Forum "The Perils and Promise of Artificial Intelligence" at breakpoint.org/forum . For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org...

Feb 19, 20247 min

"He Gets Us," Christian Heroes, Lent, and Caitlin Clark

John and Maria discuss the latest ads for the He Gets Us campaign. They also examine criticisms against Elisabeth Elliot and purity culture as well as the purpose of Lent. Recommendations Caitlin Clark breaks NCAA women's scoring record Segment 1: He Gets Us Ad Campaign 'He Gets Us' Jesus Super Bowl Ad campaign welcomes criticism over polarizing ads: 'Very assuring' Segment 2: Elisabeth Elliot and How We Treat Our Heroes Elisabeth Elliot, Flawed Queen of purity culture Strong Women: The Life of ...

Feb 16, 20241 hr 5 min

The Political Illusion Makes Us Forget about Family

Republicans are skirting the opportunity to promote family, not politics, as the answer for societal health. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Feb 16, 20241 min

Personal But Not Private: Christ Is Lord of All of Reality

The Colson Center offers a program equipping believers to respond outwardly to the cultural moment. __________ Learn more about the Colson Fellows program and apply today at colsonfellows.org . For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Feb 16, 20247 min

More Gen Z Claim to Be LGBTQ

The social contagion of proclaiming your identity. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Feb 15, 20241 min

Deciding Who's Better Off Dead

The West's staggering embrace of assisted suicide and why Christians must proclaim the imago Dei message. __________ Learn more about the Colson Fellows program and apply today at colsonfellows.org . For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Feb 15, 20246 min

Keeping Kids Safe Online

If we've learned anything, parents are the only ones who can protect kids with their devices. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Feb 14, 20241 min

Ashes for Valentine's Day

How today's observances of both Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day oddly fit together. _________ Register for the latest Breakpoint Forum "The Perils and Promise of Artificial Intelligence" at breakpoint.org/forum . For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Feb 14, 20246 min

A Lesson from Blossom

Helping the next generation avoid the intoxicating lure of 'checking out.' For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Feb 13, 20241 min

No, They Aren't Just Gay

Healing and wholeness can only be found by embracing, not rejecting, who God made us to be in the first place. __________ Get your copy of Case for Life with a gift of any amount to the Colson Center for the month of February at colsoncenter.org/february . For access to the Identity Project and a special discount this month, go to identityproject.tv and enter BREAKPOINT at checkout. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org...

Feb 13, 20247 min

From What River to What Sea?

Pro-Hamas collegiates are portraying profound ignorance of Jewish history and modern-day Israel. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Feb 12, 20241 min

Mortality, Death, and the Illusion of Control

Why we won't and don't need to live forever. __________ Learn more about the Identity Project at identityproject.tv. For a special discount this month enter BREAKPOINT at checkout. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Feb 12, 20246 min

The New York Times Acknowledges "De-transition" and "Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria", and Big Tech Gets Grilled on Capitol Hill

An op-ed in The New York Times finally acknowledges the glaring problems with transgender diagnosis, "affirmation," and "medicine." In a rare show of bipartisanship, Congressional leaders give big tech CEO's an earful. Recommendations Breakpoint Forum: The Perils and Promise of Artificial Intelligence His Father's World Segment 1: New York Times on detransitioners As Kids, They Thought They Were Trans. They No Longer Do Thread from AxiomAmerican on X Segment 2: Furries The Free Press Segment 3: ...

Feb 09, 20241 hr 4 min

Dutch "Mercy Killing" of Children

The Netherlands extends euthanasia rules for kids of any age without consent. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Feb 09, 20241 min

Montana Removes Teen Daughter from Parents

Parents are forced to fight for their daughter in the public sphere while an anti-sex change law for minors waits in limbo. __________ Learn more about the Identity Project at identityproject.tv. For a special discount this month enter BREAKPOINT at checkout. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Feb 09, 20246 min

The Passing of Joel Belz

WORLD News Group founder leaves a lasting legacy. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Feb 08, 20241 min

Personal But Not Private: Christ Is Lord of All of Reality

The Colson Center offers a program equipping believers to respond outwardly to the cultural moment. __________ Learn more about the Colson Fellows program and apply for our next class at colsonfellows.org . Register for the next Breakpoint Forum "The Perils and Promise of Artificial Intelligence" at breakpoint.org/forum . For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org...

Feb 08, 20247 min

Anonymous Fatherhood

Any reproductive technology that separates father from child should not be condoned. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Feb 07, 20241 min

The Predicted Push for Polyamory Is Out in Full Force

Christians must challenge the smorgasbord of perversion being presented to culture as healthy for marriage. __________ Learn more about the Colson Fellows Program and apply for the 2024-2025 program at colsonfellows.org . For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Feb 07, 20246 min

Pets Aren't Children: 'Fur Babies' and the Worship of Feelings

Placing the appropriate value on the animals we love. __________ Request your copy of Case for Life by giving a gift of any amount to the Colson Center this month at colsoncenter.org/ february . For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org...

Feb 06, 20245 min

U.S. Expansion of MAiD

More states are considering medically assisted suicide. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Feb 05, 20241 min

Are Human Rights a Fantasy?

As the West loses touch with its Creator, let's remember how Christ gave us (back) our dignity. __________ Request your copy of The Case for Life by giving a gift of any amount to the Colson Center this month at colsoncenter.org/february ! For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org...

Feb 05, 20247 min

Immigration, Why Pro-Natalist Strategies Aren't Working, and the Death Penalty

Many use passages from the Old Testament to inform their views on immigration. John and Maria will talk about their arguments. And they'll do a deep dive on two topics at the edges of life, childbearing and the death penalty. Recommendations The Narrative Podcast Don't Follow Your Heart: Boldly Breaking the Ten Commandments of Self-Worship by Thaddeus Williams Segment 1: Immigration Crisis Migrant crisis broke new record in December with 302k crossings, officials confirm The World and Everything...

Feb 02, 20241 hr 8 min

The Decline of WPATH

WPATH is losing members while other countries are losing passion for the chemical and surgical altering of minors. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Feb 02, 20241 min

Gender Ideology Threatens the Most Vulnerable Kids

In the past decade, the idea that a person can be born in the wrong body has caused significant harm to many, most of all young people and their families. Now we are learning just how much this idea, whether caught online, in school, or at a counselor's office, has preyed on the most vulnerable populations. ________________ View the entire Breakpoint Forum entitled "The Real Facts About Gender Ideology" on YouTube. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colson...

Feb 02, 20245 min
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