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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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Colson Center Announces 2024 Wilberforce Award

It's about honoring God no matter what for Hobby Lobby owners David and Barbara Green. ____________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Mar 11, 20245 min

WPATH Leaked Documents Reveals What Doctors Really Knew about "Transitioning" and Is Planned Parenthood Still Selling Body Parts of Aborted Babies?

Recommendations Michael Shellenberger's website The Picture Bible Segment 1: WPATH Scandal The WPATH Files Secret Files Show how international group pushes shocking experimental gender surgery for minors Segment 2: Planned Parenthood Profiting from Fetal Body Parts Center for Medical Progress Documents show Planned Parenthood Exchanges Baby Body Parts for Intellectual Property Rights Segment 3: Investigating Debanking Hearing on the Weaponization of the Federal Government De-Banking: Cancel Cult...

Mar 08, 20241 hr 1 min

Police Shootings and Racial Bias

Being honest about police shootings. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Mar 08, 20241 min

U.K. "Clarifies" Buffer Zone Rules

A win for Christians praying near abortion clinics. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Mar 07, 20241 min

How the Irish Might Lose the Civilization They Saved

Referendum seeks to eliminate the word "mother" and reference to marriage from the Irish constitution. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Mar 07, 20245 min

A Wedding Isn't Just a Party

The increasing trend of believers attending same-sex "weddings" belies a bigger problem with our Christian worldview. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Mar 06, 20241 min

Not Preaching What They Practice

Many who champion progressive "freedoms" live traditional lives. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Mar 05, 20241 min

Liam's Dangerous T-Shirt

Appellate court to decide on the "harm" a shirt stating traditional genders had on a school that encouraged students to wear Pride apparel. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Mar 04, 202457 sec

Is AI Woke? and Research Confirms that Marriage is Good for Us

John and Maria discuss two issues that dominated the news last week, the biased replies from Google Gemini and a new study that finds married couples are the happiest. Recommendations Abigail Shrier on Freedom in an Age of Fear Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up by Abigail Shrier The Case for Life by Scott Klusendorf Segment 1: Has AI Gone Woke? Breakpoint Forum: The Perils and Promise of Artificial Intelligence Google hopeful of fix for Gemini's historical-image diversity issue within ...

Mar 01, 202459 min

Doing Better for Our Daughters

Progressive ideology, not the Right-wing patriarchy, is denying women at the federal level their privacy, scholarships, and equity in sports. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Mar 01, 20241 min

Making the Case for Life After Roe

Now that abortion rights are left to the states, it's more important than ever we tell the truth about preborn life. __________ To get your copy of the second edition of The Case for Life , go to colsoncenter.org/February . For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org...

Mar 01, 20245 min

Respecting the Role of Religion in Education

In contrast to what the government keeps telling us, Americans want religious freedom and support with their kids' educations. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Feb 29, 20241 min

Leap Day: How Clocks and Calendars Shape Us

Thinking about our relationship to time from a Judeo-Christian understanding. __________ Request your copy of Case for Life by Scott Klusendorf with 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 29, 20246 min

Church Arson in Canada

Attacks on churches and pro-Christian causes are not met with the same outcry as other hate crimes. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Feb 28, 202456 sec

Alabama Supreme Court, Embryos, and the Confusing Ethics of IVF

Some moral clarity for an industry that has been an ethical Wild West. __________ Learn more about the Identity Project at identityproject.tv. For a special discount this month enter the code BREAKPOINT at checkout. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Feb 28, 20246 min

Religion is a Solution, Not the Problem

We can count on Jesus' teachings to heal what ails us in society. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Feb 27, 20241 min

The Transcendent Value of Children

There's something missing from the cost-benefit analysis. __________ Learn more about the Colson Fellows Program and apply for the next class at colsonfellows.org . For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Feb 27, 20246 min

Wedded Bliss Is True, Not Trendy

Studies show that married couples are the most satisfied with their personal lives. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Feb 26, 20241 min

Remember the Sabbath … to Stop Global Warming?

We don't need to justify the beautiful invitation God has given us in taking a day of rest. __________ Register for the upcoming 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 26, 20246 min

Alabama Court Defines Embryos as Children, A Funeral "Desecrates" St. Patrick's, and Mrs. Grossman's Stickers

John and Maria discuss the implications for IVF of an Alabama court ruling. And what a recent funeral at St. Patrick's Cathedral means for Western culture and the church. Recommendations A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens Mrs. Grossman's Stickers Southern Champion Tray The Refuge Segment 1: Alabama Judge Rules in Favor of Embryos Frozen embryos are 'children,' Alabama supreme court rules in couples' wrongful death suits Three Alabama clinics pause IVF services after court rules that embryos...

Feb 23, 20241 hr 5 min

The Drop in Abortion Funding

A spike in support following Dobbs may be waning. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Feb 23, 20241 min

The Promises and Perils of Artificial Intelligence

Understanding the implications of being both created in the image of God and being heirs of Adam's sin. Register for the upcoming Breakpoint Forum at breakpoint.org/forum . ___________ Learn mroe about the Colson Fellows Program and apply colsonfellows.org . For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org...

Feb 23, 20246 min

Neuralink and the Promises of Technology

The god-like delusion of advancements that offer freedom from the human condition. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Feb 22, 20241 min

Richard Dawkins Says Science is Pretty Clear about Sex

Could it be that trans-activism really is just making things up? __________ Learn more about the Identity project at identityproject.tv . For a special February discount enter BREAKPOINT at checkout. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Feb 22, 20247 min

Critical Thinking in a Critical Theory Age

Viral video of teacher masterfully leading a student to think critically is rare and refreshing. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Feb 21, 202459 sec

Big Tech, Families, and the Role of Government

When darkness seeps into self-government, state regulation can be a good thing. __________ Get your copy of The Case for Life with a gift of any amount to the Colson Center in February at colsoncenter.org/february . For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org...

Feb 21, 20246 min
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