Art and Storytelling in a time of 'Desecration'
Having rejected a Creator, it's no wonder that we've lost creativity. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.
Dec 17, 2025•5 min
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How a Culture of Slavery was Changed
America's long history in the fight to free all men. __________ Give to The Colson Center by December 31st for double the impact at colsoncenter.org/december
Dec 16, 2025•6 min
Early Church Ethics
When Christians don't "get with the times," they change empires. __________ To support the prodcution of Breakpoint and receive exlusive benefits, visit colsoncenter.org/monthly
Dec 15, 2025•6 min
Classroom Discrimination at OU, A Rise in Brits Turning to Paganism, and Australia Bans Social Media for Minors
A student at the University of Oklahoma receives a 0 for having the wrong view. A new study finds paganism is on the rise in the UK. And Australia looks to put concerns about social media's impact on minors into law. Recommendations The Counterpoints Collection by Zondervan Academic Segment 1 – News Headlines Oklahoma professor placed on administrative leave after protest controversy | Fox News Rising number of Brits turning to paganism The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God by Justin Brierley ...
Dec 12, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Five Courageous Christians
Take heart, this civilizational moment has some warriors. __________ Learn more about Truth Rising at truthrising.com/colson .
Dec 12, 2025•4 min
Nick Fuentes' Feminism for Men
The silenced generation of Gen-Z white males is finding an identity, but is it the True one? __________ Register for CCNC at colsonconference.org
Dec 11, 2025•6 min
Are There No Suicide Pods? Are There No Gas Chambers?
Lessons from Scrooge on assisted suicide. __________ Learn more about Truth Rising at truthrising.com/colson .
Dec 10, 2025•5 min
Advent Poetry
Cutting through familiarity to a heart of worship this season. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.
Dec 09, 2025•4 min
A Decade of "Words of the Year"
The alien language your kids are speaking reveals a deeper cultural reality. __________ To give through stocks, securities, or donor advised funds, email advancement@colsoncenter.org
Dec 08, 2025•7 min
Immigration and the Image of God; Exposing Transgenderism; and Is Nick Fuentes Radical Feminism for Men?
Recent news headlines involving immigrants are causing a reaction that isn't very Christian. Information continues to reveal the transgender moment that took over the world over the last few years. And what's behind Nick Fuentes' popularity? Segment 1 – Immigration and Image of God MSN: A sprawling fraud scandal puts Minnesota's Somali community in the spotlight Fox News: Who is the DC National Guardsmen shooting suspect? What to know about Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal Segment 2 – The Tr...
Dec 05, 2025•1 hr 5 min
AI and God's Creation Mandate
Not all activities can be measured in the utilitarian way that fans of AI claim. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.
Dec 05, 2025•5 min
The Reason for the Season (of Advent)
The arts help prepare our hearts and minds for the feast of Christmas. _________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.
Dec 04, 2025•4 min
Demographics is Destiny
Britain, once the birthplace of world evangelization and now a birthplace of nothing. __________
Dec 03, 2025•5 min
Lessons from Weimar Germany
It would be foolish to ignore the lessons of Germany's political history. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.
Dec 02, 2025•6 min
2025: A Mixed Bag for Human Dignity
Christians must love and serve those who are the most vulnerable among us. __________ Learn more about Truth Rising at truthrising.com/colson .
Dec 01, 2025•7 min
The First Thanksgiving. Should AI Run the Government? Wrong Beliefs about the Afterlife. And the Demographic Crisis in the Western World
Sarah Stonestreet joins John this week to talk about the first Thanksgiving. New research finds a lot of young voters would like AI to control parts of our government. A new Barna study reveals a lot of Christians are confused about the Bible's teaching about the afterlife. And the long predicted demographic winter is upon us. Recommendations Strong Women Podcast Segment 1 – The First Thanksgiving American Heritage: A Fateful Experiment at Jamestown Jamestown experiment Glenn Sunshine's Substack...
Nov 28, 2025•58 min
The O Antiphons of Advent
A way to pray and sing with deeper intention this Christmas. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit breakpoint.org .
Nov 28, 2025•5 min
What We Need This Thanksgiving
Gratitude for who God is goes to the heart of who we are in Christ. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.
Nov 27, 2025•4 min
Decentralizing Education With Purpose
If there is to be a true recovery of education, there must be a recovery of the purpose for education. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.
Nov 26, 2025•6 min
Why Socialism Always Fails
Oppression is not a bug of socialism. It's a feature. __________ Save up to 50% on your place at the Colson Center National Conference when you register by November 29 colsonconference.org .
Nov 25, 2025•5 min
HHS Releases Second Report on Transgender "Treatments"
The science has led back to the truth. _________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.
Nov 24, 2025•5 min
New Data on American 'Religiosity,' Will AI Be the End of Work?, Digital Necromancy, and the Education Crisis
New polls on Christianity show mixed results. Elon Musk suggests AI will end work, and test results are indicating a crisis in education in America. Recommendations Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life by David Bahnsen Segment 1 – State of the Church Anthony Bradley X post Gallup: Drop in U.S. Religiosity Among Largest in World Rod Dreher Substack: Men & The Rise Of Orthodoxy In America Segment 2 – The End of Work? Elon Musk X post The Decadent Society: How We Became the Victims of Our Ow...
Nov 21, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Evaluating the "Kirk Effect"
What has come of the "Kirk Effect"? __________ Give today at colsoncenter.org/ november ....
Nov 21, 2025•5 min
Good and Bad News about the Good News
God's word is not our plaything, neither personally nor culturally. __________ Learn more about Truth Rising at truthrising.com/colson .
Nov 20, 2025•5 min
Is Sports Betting Okay?
Far from improving sports, gambling has undermined integrity and trust in the industry, in athletes, and at home. __________ Check out "Give. Save. Spend." and learn how to align your finances and faith by going to colsoneducators.org/courses .
Nov 19, 2025•7 min
Colleges Closing and the Church's Opportunity
The mission drift and how the closing of several Christian colleges can ignite a new era of educational excellence. __________ Save up to 50% on your place at the Colson Center National Conference when you register by November 29 colsonconference.org .
Nov 18, 2025•5 min
Happy Birthday, Voltaire
From Voltaire to Beavis and Butthead to the loss of humor the heart really needs. __________ Give to The Colson Center at colsoncenter.org/november .
Nov 17, 2025•8 min
Court Declines Obergefell Challenge and Rules on Pronouns; IVF and Down Syndrome Deaths; Bible Reading and the Feminization of America
The Supreme Court turns down a challenge to law that brought us legalized same-sex "marriage" while an appellate court says making students recognize pronouns is unconstitutional. IVF deaths have surpassed those lost to abortion. Down Syndrome deaths continue to rise. And is America being feminized? Recommendations Interesting Times Podcast with Ross Douthat Strong Women Podcast Segment 1 – Courts on Obergefell and Pronouns Christian Post: Supreme Court rejects Kim Davis' request to reconsider l...
Nov 14, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Top Story of 2025: Persecution in Nigeria
While the world turns away, Christians must keep the persecuted in prayers and in the spotlight. __________ Save up to 50% on your place at the Colson Center National Conference when you register by November 29 colsonconference.org .
Nov 14, 2025•6 min
The Jewish Claim to Israel
The evidence is abundant showing a nearly continuous Jewish presence in the Holy Land since ancient days and linking modern Jews and ancient Israelites. __________ Access Truth Rising The Study: Educators' Edition at colsoneducators.org .
Nov 13, 2025•7 min
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