An Incoherent Idea Can't Be Lived Out
Bad ideas have victims. This time the victim was one of its proponents. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Feb 27, 2023•59 sec
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Courageous Christian Leadership in Sierra Leone: Shodankeh Johnson
At the 2023 Colson Center National Conference , we look forward to honoring Shodankeh Johnson with the Wilberforce Award. Please join us as we honor Shodankeh Johnson at the Colson Center National Conferenc e, May 19-21 in Indianapolis. Tomorrow, February 28, is the last day to receive the discounted rate. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org...
Feb 27, 2023•4 min
Lent, Friendships, and the Morality of Peter Singer
Christians around the world are celebrating the start of the Lenten season, a new study underlines the importance of friends in our lives, and why did Richard Dawkins call Peter Singer, "the most moral person I know"? — Recommendations — Strong Women Lent Reading Plan Dear and Glorious Physician: A Novel about Saint Luke by Taylor Caldwell Segment 1 - What Friendship Does for Our Wellbeing "'Friending Bias'" The New York Times "Want to Be Healthier? Hang Out with Your Friends" The Washington Pos...
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 3 min
LGB v. T
Many critics of transgender ideology today argue that the "T" in the LGBTQ acronym doesn't fit with the other letters. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Feb 24, 2023•1 min
Don't Call on Demons You Don't Believe In
Unrestrained by theology or organized faith, people eager for transcendence are opening doors without considering what might walk through. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Feb 24, 2023•5 min
Old Enough for Instagram? Josh Hawley's Proposal
Last week, Missouri Senator Josh Hawley introduced a bill that would set the legal age to sign up for a social media account at 16. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Feb 23, 2023•1 min
Is Christianity Sexist?
Just as the bad behavior of Christians does not disprove the truth claims of Christianity, neither can the sexism, misogyny, or even abuse committed by some Christian men prove that Christianity itself is sexist. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Feb 23, 2023•5 min
Truthful Clarity and Genuine Love
Recently, a Jacksonville church asked members to sign a statement on biblical sexuality. Ever since, they have received overwhelming local and national news coverage, most of it negative. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org...
Feb 22, 2023•55 sec
"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 22, 2023•5 min
Special Olympian Frank Stephens on Abortion and Down Syndrome
Advocates of abortion claim to limit suffering by killing the sufferers. Every premise of that idea is wrong. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Feb 21, 2023•1 min
Asbury and the History of American Revivals
Revivalism, with a focus on a personal faith with public implications, dramatically shaped American life and culture. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Feb 21, 2023•5 min
BONUS: Professor's Eyewitness at the Asbury Awakening
John interviews Dr. Steve Seamands, Professor Emeritus of Christian Doctrine at Asbury Theological Seminary. A student during the 1970 revival at Asbury, Dr. Seamands has participated in the current revival and observed its shepherding by campus leadership. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Feb 20, 2023•22 min
Bethany Hamilton's Stand
This month, the World Surf League announced it will allow transgender-identifying men to compete in its women's surfing competitions. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Feb 20, 2023•1 min
The Gospel's Appeal in a Disenchanted Age
Christians, both in their words and their lives, point to the depths of meaning and beauty that God has woven into the world. The worldview intensive at this year's Colson Center National Conference will be a crash course in cultural apologetics. Join us in Indianapolis, May 19-21. To learn more about the lineup of speakers and to register, visit colsonconference.org before February 28 to get a special early admission price. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, vi...
Feb 20, 2023•5 min
Asbury Awakening, "He Gets Us," and the Mental Crisis Health Among Teen Girls
It's been more than a week, and the revival at Asbury University is still going strong. The "He Gets Us" campaign spent 20 million dollars on Super Bowl ads—was it worth it? And some frightening findings on teen girls and mental health from the CDC. — Recommendations — Seven by Brooke Ligertwood A God-Sized Vision: Revival Stories That Stretch and Stir by Colin Hanson and John Woodbridge Segment 1 - The Revival at Asbury/ He Gets Us "Asbury Professor: We're Witnessing a 'Surprising Work of God'"...
Feb 17, 2023•58 min
Why Some Language Is "So-Called"
Words matter. If our language is not honest, then our language is not compassionate either. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Feb 17, 2023•1 min
Unconscious Surrogacy? A Shocking Proposal Should Prompt Introspection
Women in a permanent vegetative state or who are declared brain-dead could be used as unconscious surrogate mothers for people who either "wish to have children but cannot, or prefer not to, gestate." For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Feb 17, 2023•6 min
An Awakening at Asbury
A service that began last Wednesday at Asbury University is still going, and news outlets have noticed. "The Asbury Awakening" is attracting visitors from all over. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Feb 16, 2023•1 min
Why So Many Are Choosing Couches Over Pews
There's the church, there's the steeple, open the door … but where are the people? For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Feb 16, 2023•5 min
Jalen Hurts' Best Performance
If ever a player for the losing team deserved the Super Bowl's Most Valuable Player Award, it was Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Feb 15, 2023•1 min
Christian Creativity: Truth and Beauty Together
When we look through the Christian worldview, we see the brilliance of the world God made, the beauty of it along with the truth. Ryan Bomberger co-founded The Radiance Foundation , whose goal is to remind the world that human life has purpose in everything from the sanctity of life to adoption, gender, race, and parenting. I hope you will join us for the Colson Center National Conference , in Indianapolis, May 19-21. Go to colsonconference.org , and register before February 28 to get a special ...
Feb 15, 2023•5 min
Happy Valentinus' Day
For centuries the Church has marked February 14 as the feast day of St. Valentinus. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Feb 14, 2023•1 min
Valentine's Day and True (Sacrificial) Love
The true meaning of Valentine's Day reminds us that there's much more to life than sensual pleasures. This Breakpoint was originally published on February 14, 2020. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Feb 14, 2023•5 min
Taking Aim at Christianity
There has been a notable shift in Hollywood from film portrayals that mock Christianity to films that portray Christianity as a force of evil. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Feb 13, 2023•57 sec
By Blessing Sin, the Church of England Will Keep People From God
The decision late last week by the Church of England to now bless civil marriages and partnerships of same-sex couples made precisely no one happy. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Feb 13, 2023•6 min
Christians Respond to the Earthquake in Turkey, the Church of England Will Now Bless Same-Sex Unions, and America Flirts with Satan
Christian ministries were among the first on the ground after powerful earthquakes struck Turkey and Syria. John and Maria discuss, what appears to be, the Church of England apologizing for biblical teaching, and fallout from the Grammys. — Recommendations — The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis The Most Reluctant Convert Be Open to Spiritual Experience. Also, Be Really Careful. by Ross Douthat Segment 1 - The Earthquake in Turkey / Church of England "Death Toll in Turkey and Syria From Earthquake...
Feb 10, 2023•1 hr 2 min
MAID and Organ Donation
Allowing MAID patients to donate organs incentivizes doctors to forsake medical ethics and exploit patients. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Feb 10, 2023•1 min
From Gender Clinic Caseworker to Whistleblower: Jamie Reed's Story
A former gender clinic caseworker has filed her concerns with the attorney general of Missouri and has gone public with what she saw behind clinic doors. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Feb 10, 2023•5 min
When Schools Leave Parents In the Dark
Stonewalling parents from the lives of their children leaves already suffering kids without those who know and love them most. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Feb 09, 2023•1 min
Satan Shows Up at the Grammys
Rather than merely shock with a new display of creepiness, the "Unholy" Grammys performance marked the place where we've already been for some time. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Feb 09, 2023•5 min
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