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Breakpoint

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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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A Proposal to Protect IVF, CBS Interviews the Pope, and the Importance of Moms and Dads

Two pro-life Republicans in Washington have introduced a bill to protect IVF, but is it really a pro-life proposal? CBS interviewed Pope Francis and it raised so many questions. And John Stonestreet and Katy Faust discuss a recent op-ed in the Washington Post that denies the unique roles of moms and dads. Recommendations Them Before Us What Would You Say?: Do Children's Rights Override Parental Rights? Can This Man PROVE That God Exists? Piers Morgan vs Stephen Meyer Segment 1 - Sen. Cruz Introd...

May 24, 20241 hr 7 min

How Americans Said I Do to Gay "Marriage"

A small but ambitious group of activists committed to the "long game" changed the landscape of marriage. __________ To join the Colson Fellows program, visit colsonfellows.org . For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

May 24, 20246 min

The Bygone Boy Scouts

Single-sex spaces aren't outdated and may be needed more than ever. __________ Help support another year of Breakpoint production at colsoncenter.org/may . For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org...

May 23, 20246 min

Nine Pro-Life Advocates Face Prison

Significant jail time for peacefully protesting abortion. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

May 22, 20241 min

West Virginia Athletes Stand for Truth

County court sides with female athletes, allowing them to compete after a school ban. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

May 21, 20241 min

New Colorado Law Will Harm Children

What parents? Colorado thinks kids are the property of the state. __________ Claim your free copy of The Christian Mind at colsoncenter.org/book . For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

May 21, 20245 min

The Church is God's Plan A (and there's not a plan B)

A look into the Colson Fellows program and how it helps churches in this cultural moment. __________ Learn more about the Colson Fellows program by going to colsonfellows.org . For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

May 20, 20245 min

Controversial Commencement Speeches, Solzhenitsyn, and "Metamodernism"

John and Maria look at two commencement speeches that drew criticism this week, perhaps the greatest commencement speech in Harvard's history, and something called "metamodernism." Recommendations When We Can't Remember Why Wrong is Wrong by Maria Baer The Exodus Project: A Jewish Answer to the University Crisis Segment 1 - Graduation Speeches Full Text: Harrison Butker of Kansas City Chiefs Graduation Speech Three of the Greatest Commencement Speeches of All Time Breakpoint: Solzhenitsyn at Har...

May 17, 20241 hr 2 min

Solzhenitsyn at Harvard: A Graduation Speech to Remember

Soviet dissident Nobel Prize winner had prophetic words for America. __________ To learn more about Alliance Defending Freedom, visit joinadf.com/colson . For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

May 17, 20246 min

Arizona Overturns Abortion Ban

The bipartisan support is a blow to the right to life. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

May 17, 20241 min

The Fertility of the Religious

Christians know that babies are blessings, not burdens. __________ To learn more about Colson Fellows, go to colsonfellows.org . For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

May 16, 20246 min

The Case Against the Sexual Revolution

Some feminists are seeing why sex only for fun harms women. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

May 16, 20241 min

Remembering Francis Schaeffer

How one of the greatest modern prophets left a legacy of compassion tethered to truth. __________ Get your free copy of The Christian Mind by going to colsoncenter.org/book . For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

May 15, 20245 min

Grandma Was Right About Going to Church

It turns out going to church is good for mental health. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

May 15, 20241 min

God Not Only Created the World, He (Still) Holds It Together

New book explores God's intimate and active role in sustaining His creation. __________ To receive your copy of The Begining and End of All Things , visit colsoncenter.org/april . For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org...

May 14, 20244 min

Russia's Bad Habits

The Kremlin and its modern-day oppression of Christians. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

May 14, 20241 min

Chuck Colson Remembers Monica, Mother of "Many Tears"

Take heart, mothers; keep praying for your children. __________ Support the ongoing production of Breakpoint at breakpoint.org/give . For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

May 13, 20244 min

The Boy Scouts, Rosaria Butterfield on Same-Sex 'Marriage', and New Apple Ad

Boys get left behind as what was once known as the Boy Scouts of America is now Scouting America. John and Maria will discuss Rosaria Butterfield's powerful essay on the gay rights movement. And Apple's ad for the new iPad draws criticism. Recommendations Lighthouse Voices: The Deconstruction of Christianity with Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett Breakpoint : Why "Deconstruction" Isn't the Right Word Segment 1 - The Boy Scouts Rebrand (Again) Boy Scouts of America to Change its Name to Scouting Ame...

May 10, 20241 hr 7 min

Why "Deconstruction" Isn't the Right Word

Putting the right perspective on the trending term. __________ To sign up for the Lighthouse Voices livestream, go to colsoncenter.org/lighthouse . For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

May 10, 20245 min

The "Eugenics" Mindset Is Alive and Well

Overpopulation and climate change are leading the drive to remain childless. __________ Grab your free copy of The Christian Mind at colsoncenter.org/book . For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

May 09, 20246 min

DOJ Claims Marijuana Safer Than It Is

With links to increased mental health and societal disruption, we should question the reclassification of pot as a safe drug. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

May 09, 20241 min

Chuck Colson, Courage, and Christ's Promise of Persecution

As social pressures to comply increase, Christians can be courageous. __________ To support the ongoing production of Breakpoint visit breakpoint.org/give . For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

May 08, 20245 min

From Diary to Social Media

Mental processing on TikTok is performative, not healthy. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

May 08, 20241 min

The Problem With AI Is People

Misusing Tech to Become Superhuman __________ Download your free copy of The Christian Mind by S. Michael Craven at colsoncenter.org/book . For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

May 07, 20246 min
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