The Olympics as Utopian Theater
It's all a show in the city of man. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.
Aug 20, 2024•5 min
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The Life and Faith of Blaise Pascal
Wagering on God without hesitation. ___________ Register for the upcoming Lighthouse Voices featuring Samuel D Jones, author of Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age, at colsoncenter.org/lighthouse .
Aug 19, 2024•6 min
Pete Buttigieg Says It Out Loud
Access to abortion does free men, but not in a good way. Related Resources What Would You Say?: Make the Pro-Life Case in 60 Seconds __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org .
Aug 17, 2024•5 min
Christians and Voting, UK Riots, and DEI Losing Steam
John and Maria look back at last week's Breakpoint Forum on Christians and voting. Unrest is increasing in the UK over immigration. And many of America's corporations are rethinking their commitment to DEI. Recommendations Hank the Cowdog PASCAL'S PENSÉES Segment 1 - Should Christians Vote? Find recordings of previous Breakpoint Forums on The Colson Center YouTube page . Breakpoint: Pete Buttigieg Says It Out Loud Manhattan Declaration: A Call of Christian Conscience Segment 2 - Unrest in the UK...
Aug 16, 2024•59 min
Christians Banned as Fathers to the Fatherless
Regulations refusing Christian care in the foster and adoption systems are a bad idea. __________ Support the Colson Center to get your on-demand access to this year's national conference library at colsoncenter.org/august .
Aug 15, 2024•6 min
Kids Are Not the State's
Children belong to God, entrusted to parents. __________ Reserve your spot for the Lighthouse Voices event with Samuel James at colsoncenter.org/lighthouse .
Aug 14, 2024•6 min
BONUS: Christian Hope in Economic Uncertainty with David Bahnsen
John Stonestreet spoke with David Bahnsen of the Bahnsen Group to discuss the importance of having Christian hope in times of economic instability. Additional Resources What's behind the big stock market plunge? by David Bahnsen Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life by David Bahnsen Breakpoint This Week: A Volatile Stock Market Leads to Fears and the Democrats Pick Their Candidate for Vice President...
Aug 14, 2024•22 min
What Ever Happened to the 'Nones'?
The landscape of unbelief in America. __________ Claim your free access to the video series Why Vote? at colsoncenter.org/whyvote .
Aug 13, 2024•6 min
The Deconstruction of Middle-Earth
Tolkien is more than a right-wing prophet. __________ Register for the upcoming Breakpoint Forum: Should Christians Get Political? on August 13 at 7PM ET at breakpoint.org/forum .
Aug 12, 2024•6 min
A Volatile Stock Market Leads to Fears and the Democrats Pick Their Candidate for Vice President
A lot of panic made its way through the news on Monday as the stock market fell by a thousand points. And John and Maria look at the record of Vice-Presidential candidate Tim Walz. Recommendations Pro-Child Politics by Katy Faust Stay tuned for next week's bonus podcast featuring David Bahnsen! Segment 1 - Stock Market Downturn What's behind the big stock market plunge? by David Bahnsen Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life by David Bahnsen Segment 2 - VP Candidate Tim Walz Breakpoint: The GOP...
Aug 09, 2024•54 min
Corporations Are Backing Off of DEI
Businesses are backtracking on DEI, and consumers are to thank. Related Resources What Would You Say? Should We Try to Erase Economic Inequality? __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit breakpoint.org .
Aug 09, 2024•5 min
Therapy Won't Always Solve Mental Distress
Excessive mental health therapy may do more harm than good. __________ Register for the upcoming Breakpoint Forum: Should Christians Get Political? at Breakpoint.org/forum .
Aug 08, 2024•6 min
Voting: Lesser of Two Evils or Lessening Evil?
How should Christians think about their vote? Related Resources What Would You Say: How Do I Vote When I Don't Like either Candidate? __________ Claim your access to the video series Why Vote? with your gift of any amount to the Colson Center at colsoncenter.org/whyvote .
Aug 07, 2024•6 min
The Information Age Shifts Toward a Different Kind of Dystopia
The person and work of Jesus is still Good News, even in era like ours. __________ Get digital acces to the 2024 Colson Center National Conference with your gift of any amount to the Colson Center at colsoncenter.org/august .
Aug 06, 2024•6 min
Hope for Elon Musk and Other 'Cultural Christians'
Non-believing influencers are sounding a lot like believers. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit Breakpoint.org .
Aug 05, 2024•5 min
Paris Olympics: from the Opening Ceremony to Boxing Controversy
Some have called the opening ceremony at the 2024 Paris Olympics decadent, offensive, and even satanic. And in the games, themselves, more controversy as a boxer with xy chromosomes takes out a female boxer in less than a minute. Recommendations Jonathan Pageau on Symbolism Explained: The Olympics Opening Ceremony is Worse than You Thought Madame Tussaud: A Novel of the French Revolution by Michelle Moran Village Creek Bible Camp Segment 1 - Paris Opening Ceremonies Turkish Olympic pistol shoote...
Aug 02, 2024•1 hr 10 min
The GOP Caves on Life and Marriage
Christians must tell the truth, no matter the party. Related Resources What Would You Say? : Churches Shouldn't Get Involved with Political Issues __________ Claim your free access to the Why Vote? video series at colsoncenter.org/whyvote .
Aug 02, 2024•6 min
Gun Violence and the Human Heart
No number of laws will mitigate a lack of virtuous living. Additional Resources: Colson Educators "Hope Always" Course __________ Register for the upcoming Breakpoint Forum: Should Christians Get Political? at breakpoint.org/forum ....
Aug 01, 2024•6 min
Screentime in Schools
States are helping families limit smartphones for kids. Related Resources What Would You Say?: Identitfying Misinformation __________ Claim your free access to the Why Vote? video series at colsoncenter.org/whyvote .
Jul 31, 2024•5 min
The Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics
A truncated history of France gives a warped view of freedom. __________ Get access to virtual sessions from the 2024 Colson Center National Conference with your gift to the Colson Center at colsoncenter.org/august .
Jul 30, 2024•7 min
So, What God Do You Not Believe In?
Christians don't worship Zeus. __________ Register for the upcoming Breakpoint Forum: Should Christians Get Political? at breakpoint.org/forum .
Jul 29, 2024•6 min
Protesting Israel Turns Violent, Candidate Kamala Harris, and Crowdstrike's Fiasco
Violent protests against Israel descended on the nation's capital as Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Congress. Party leaders move their support to Vice President Kamala Harris after President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential campaign. And chaos results after a CrowdStrike software upgrade goes wrong. Recommendations The Colson Center on YouTube Morning After the Revolution by Nellie Bowles Segment 1 - The Attempted Assassination of Former President Trump TIME: Pro-Palestinian Protesters Bu...
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Eric Liddell's Legacy: 100 Years Later
The Chariots of Fire runner's faith and its impact on today's Olympians. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org .
Jul 26, 2024•4 min
My Kid Wants To Be an Influencer. Is That Bad?
Obsession with social media fame is not the typical 'rite of passage' we've seen throughout history.
Jul 26, 2024•1 min
Higher Ed Is Reaping What Has Been Sown
Student protests and trusting the "cult of youth." __________ Get access to CCNC 2024 online with your gift to the Colson Center at colsoncenter.org/august .
Jul 25, 2024•7 min
Dogs Before Mothers?
Pets shouldn't have more legal rights than image bearers.
Jul 25, 2024•1 min
Movie Nudity Is on the Decline
Does this matter without an understanding of what sex is for and where it belongs? Related resouces WWYS: Is Pornography Victimless? __________ To register for the upcoming Breakpoint Forum: Should Christians Get Political? , visit breakpoint.org/forum ....
Jul 24, 2024•6 min
Put Family in Politics
Political solutions aren't always the answer to societal problems.
Jul 24, 2024•1 min
A Lesson from Blossom
Avoiding the intoxicating lure of checking out.
Jul 23, 2024•1 min
The Progressive Fundamentalism of the PCUSA
A stunning turn from Truth. __________ Register for the upcoming Great Lakes Symposium at greatlakessymposium.org .
Jul 23, 2024•6 min
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