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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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Episodes

Make Dating for Marriage Great Again

The Church is in the best position to make marriage a priority for young adults. __________ Give your kids a stronger foundation to embrace a biblical worldview and much more at summit.org/breakpoint .

Nov 12, 20257 min

The Need for the Creeds

Distinguishing who is in a room of the Christian house and who is in another house entirely. __________ Register for our Colson Fellows informational webinar at colsonfellows.org/webinar .

Nov 11, 20256 min

Five Courageous Christians

Take heart, this civilizational moment has some warriors. __________ Give your kids a stronger foundation to embrace a biblical worldview and much more at summit.org/breakpoint .

Nov 10, 20256 min

Election Results, Update on Christian Persecution in Nigeria and Sudan, Another Court Challenge to Counseling Bans, and Bill Gates Changes Tune on Climate Change

John and Maria discuss implications of New York City electing a socialist and Muslim as mayor. Nigeria is named Country of Particular Concern, and Sudan now is garnering attention as well. And Bill Gates is singing a different tune on climate change. Recommendations Old School Podcast with Shilo Brooks and Bari Weiss Summit Ministries Segment 1 – Election Results and Christian Persecution Election Results The Clash of Civilizations by Samuel Huntington True Believer by Eric Hoffer Christian Pers...

Nov 07, 20251 hr 2 min

Venezuelans Are the Victims of Bad Ideas

Venezuela sits on the world's largest oil reserves, yet why do its people make a fraction of many resource-poor nations? __________ Check out "Give. Save. Spend." and learn how to align your finances and faith by going to colsoneducators.org/courses .

Nov 07, 20256 min

Islam's Growth in the West

The Christian response should be urgency, not alarm. __________ Access Truth Rising The Study: Educators' Edition at colsoneducators.org .

Nov 06, 20258 min

The Most Important Question about AI

What makes humans exceptional and distinct from machines? __________ Register for our Colson Fellows informational webinar at colsonfellows.org/webinar .

Nov 05, 20256 min

Hurricane Melissa, Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? Obergefell Challenged at the Supreme Court

Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, leaving behind a wake of destruction. John and Maria tackle the annual question, "Should Christians celebrate Halloween?" And, the ruling that legalized same-sex "marriage" is back at the Supreme Court. RECOMMENDATIONS Substack: Where Art Thou Rob Bell? What Would You Say? : Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? Segment 1 – Hurricane Melissa; Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? USA Today : At least 50 dead as Hurricane Melissa devastates t...

Oct 31, 20251 hr 2 min

Honoring the Witnesses: All Saints' Day

After the day of dress-up and candy-hunting is over, take time with your family to learn about Halloween's Christian origins of saints and martyrs. __________ Register for our Colson Fellows informational webinar at colsonfellows.org/webinar .

Oct 31, 20255 min

Colorado and Assisted Suicide

Legislation and litigation continue to erode the notion of the sanctity of life. __________ Check out "Give. Save. Spend." and learn how to align your finances and faith by going to colsoneducators.org/courses .

Oct 30, 20256 min

Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

Christians should always consider what our celebrations say about evil. __________ Access Truth Rising The Study: Educators' Edition at colsoneducators.org .

Oct 29, 20257 min

Anglican Graffiti and the Power of Beauty

In a desecrated age like ours, beauty will be denied, mocked, or caricatured. __________ To register for the Colson Center National Conference, visit colsonconference.org .

Oct 28, 20257 min

International Religious Freedom Day

The precarious footing of religious freedom everywhere. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Oct 27, 20256 min

Trump's IVF Policy, a New Statement on Superintelligence, and the NBA Betting Scandal

President Trump released his new policy on in vitro fertilization this week. It is not getting good reviews. A diverse group released a statement on Artificial Intelligence and the future of AI. And gambling-related arrests rock the sports world. Segment 1 – President Trump's IVF Policy YouTube: President Trump Makes an Announcement, Oct. 16, 2025 First Things: Trump's IVF Policy Could Be Worse, But It's Still Bad Segment 2 – Statement on Superintelligence Statement on Superintelligence PrimeTim...

Oct 24, 202559 min

Fewer Young People are Identifying as Trans

It turns out the craze was virtue signaling all along. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Oct 24, 20255 min

The President's Plan to Cheapen IVF (and Human Life)

Increasing IVF access means more bought and sold kids, and more lost lives. __________ To support the prodcution of Breakpoint and receive exlusive benefits, visit colsoncenter.org/october .

Oct 23, 20257 min

America is Drowning in Debt

A right vision of the Gospel of the Kingdom is the better path to forge. __________ Stream Truth Rising today at truthrising.com/colson .

Oct 21, 20256 min

Are Mormons Christians?

They are cultural allies, but Christians and Mormons don't worship the same God. __________ Register for our Colson Fellows informational webinar at colsonfellows.org/webinar .

Oct 20, 20256 min

The Gaza Hostages Come Home, Religious Persecution in China, Global Anglicans, and Trans Trending Downward

John and Maria discuss the long-awaited return of hostages from Gaza; China cracking down on Christians again, racist texts from Young Republicans, and Global Anglicans announce the Church of England has left them. RECOMMENDATIONS Interesting Times Podcast Facts About Fertility Segment 1 - News Headlines Gaza Christians Come Home Chinese Pastors Arrested Global Anglicans Break with Church of England Segment 2 - More News Headlines Trans Trending Downward Is this Revival? More Men than Women Atte...

Oct 17, 20251 hr 9 min

The Essential Task of Educators

Christian education offers a vision of identity rooted in the foundational truth that we made in the image of God. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Oct 17, 20256 min

Happy Birthday, Friedrich Nietzsche

The atheist who had a lot to say about God, man, and the West. _________ Register for CCNC by going to colsonconference.org .

Oct 15, 20257 min

Losing our Music

Humans were made to worship with song. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org .

Oct 14, 20255 min

Bringing Back the Bible

Religious freedom is not about keeping religion out of government but keeping government out of religion. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Oct 13, 20255 min

Gaza Peace Deal, Oral Arguments on Colorado's "Anti-Conversion" Law, the New Archbishop of Canterbury, Generic Abortion Drugs, and More

The hostages in Gaza are headed home in a tentative peace deal, conversion therapy gets a hearing at the Supreme Court, and there is a new, controversial Archbishop of Canterbury Segment 1 - News Headlines PBS News: What we know about the deal to pause war in Gaza and what's next Breakpoint: SCOTUS Decides Whether Christian Counselors will be Able to Help Children Segment 2 - FDA Approved Generic Abortion Drug The Hill: FDA approves new generic abortion pill, drawing conservative fury Loyola Tod...

Oct 10, 20251 hr 8 min

The Signs of Totalitarianism

Is the West a sitting duck? __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Oct 10, 20255 min

Persecution in Nigeria

There may be no better example of Christian faithfulness and courage right now than in Nigeria. __________ Free Colson Educators course - Hope Always: How to be a Force for Life in a Culture of Suicide

Oct 09, 20256 min
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