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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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West Virginians Can Outlaw Euthanasia This November

Amendment 1 focuses on medically assisted suicide. Related Resources WWYS - Assisted Suicide is Compassionate __________ Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference May 30 - June 1 in Louisville, KY at colsonconference.org .

Sep 24, 20246 min

Protecting Kids Online

Two bills should help parents with teens and their screens. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit Breakpoint.org .

Sep 23, 20245 min

Is Deception OK? Are Pro-Life Laws Hurting Women? And, the Return of Murphy Brown

Matt Walsh's new film "Am I A Racist" has sparked a controversy about if and when it is ok to deceive. Mainstream media outlets continue to use a tragic death in Georgia to claim pro-life laws are causing women to die. John and Maria discuss why this story is actually about the harms of chemical abortion. And the Emmys send us back to the 90's and a debate between a sitting Vice President and tv actress. Recommendations Stay tuned for the latest Breakpoint Forum recordings. Pro-Child Politics: W...

Sep 20, 20241 hr

The IVF Gendercide

The growing U.S. trend to select girls over boys. __________ Receive one of two of our most popular resources over the last few years: After Humanity by Michael Ward or Strange New World by Carl Trueman with your gift of any amount to the Colson Center at colsoncenter.org/september ....

Sep 20, 20245 min

The Not So Church of England

What's in a name? __________ Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference May 30- June 1 in Louisville, KY at colsonconference.org .

Sep 19, 20246 min

How 'Intensive' Parenting is Making Us Lonely

Should there be more get-togethers for parents with no one watching the kids? __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment go to Breakpoint.org .

Sep 17, 20245 min

Remembering (or mocking?) 9/11, Immigration and Culture, and Abortion Distortions from the Debate

John Stonestreet and Maria Bear discuss the memorial services for 9/11 and how younger generations make light of historical tragedies. Also, an evaluation of the recent reports from Aurora, CO and Springfield, OH, and the implications of large-scale immigration in a weakening culture. Finally, they correct the falsehoods about abortion stated by both candidates during this week's Presidential debate. Recommendations The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11 by Garrett M. Graff Lighthous...

Sep 13, 20241 hr 6 min

Is Wokeness 'Hyper-Christianity?'

The ideology is an insatiable and merciless "religion" without a savior. Related Resource What Would You Say? - Is America a Racist Country? __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Sep 13, 20246 min

The State of the Pro-life Movement in the States

Anymore, it's not as much about convincing abortion advocates to switch sides, but getting pro-lifers to speak up. Related Resource What Would You Say? : When Does Life Begin? ___________ Register for the upcoming Breakpoint Forum: Following the Science on Transgender Ideology at colsoncenter.org/forum .

Sep 12, 20247 min

Has God Changed His Mind on Homosexuality?

The Widening of God's Mercy describes a different God. Related Resource WWYS - God Didn't Punish Sodom and Gomorrah for Homosexuality __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Sep 11, 20245 min

Teachers Use AI, Too

Reason one million why America needs Christian educators. __________ Claim your copy of After Humanity by Michael Ward or Strange New World by Carl Trueman, along with exclusive accompanying digital content for each, with your gift of any amount to the Colson Center at colsoncenter.org/september ....

Sep 10, 20246 min

Churchill Wasn't the Bad Guy

Deconstructing everything leads to false history. __________ Register for the upcoming Lighthouse Voices featuring Samuel James, author of Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age, at colsoncenter.org/lighthouse ....

Sep 09, 20247 min

God's Mercy, Endangered Free Speech, and State Abortion Initiatives

A well-respected theologian has a new book on God's mercy that has many questioning his conclusions. Is free speech in jeopardy, not just overseas but here in America? John and Maria will look at the latest developments on our constitutional rights. Recommendations Our Bodies Tell God's Story by Christopher West Event in Cleveland, OH: United Voices Against Antisemitism Segment 1 - Richard Hays on God's Mercy These were the 6 Israeli hostages taken by Hamas found dead in Gaza on Sunday The lates...

Sep 06, 20241 hr 2 min

The Not So Church of England

What's in a name? Related Resources WWYS - Do I Really Need to Go to Church? __________ 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 .

Sep 06, 20246 min

45 Years of Theology of the Body

Pope John Paul II on what the body is for. Related Resources WWYS - What Does the Bible Say About Sex? __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Sep 05, 20245 min

Humans Were Meant to Be Here

Do we belong here, and in such high numbers? Related Resources WWYS - Save the Planet. Dont Have Kids. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Sep 04, 20245 min

Discipling in the Digital Age

Digital technology has changed the world, and that's good for spreading the Gospel. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Sep 03, 20245 min

The Value of Work

The marketplace is fertile soil for Christians to excel for the Kingdom. Related Resouce BONUS Breakpoint: Christian Hope in Economic Uncertainty with David Bahnsen __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Sep 02, 20245 min

Violence Against Children, Violence Against Women

Laws affecting abortion are changing both in good and bad ways. And we'll talk about the shocking details looking into violence against women around the world. Recommendations Tom Lake by Anne Patchett Upcoming Lighthouse Voices with Samuel D. James Segment 1 - Where Are We on Abortion? BBC : Abortion clinic payout woman shocked at prayer arrest 7 activists convicted of FACE Act violations by blockading Michigan abortion clinic Trump says he opposes six-week abortion ban adopted by his home stat...

Aug 30, 202453 min

IVF and Infertility: Good Ends Do Not Justify All Means

The pain of infertility does not justify procreation by all means necessary. Related Resouce What Would You Say?: Are Reproductive Technologies a Good Way for People to Have Babies? What Would You Say?: Is IVF Ethical? __________ 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 30, 20248 min

Remembering St. Augustine of Hippo

From disbeliever to the most important Church influencer. __________ Get digital access to the 2024 Colson Center National Conference with your gift of any amount at colsoncenter.org/august .

Aug 28, 20246 min

Tech and Trust

Don't believe your lying eyes. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Aug 27, 20244 min

How Abortion Corrupted the Democratic Party

From "safe, legal, and rare" to openly celebrating evil. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit Breakpoint.org .

Aug 26, 20246 min

Shifts in Culture, Shifts in the Church

One author has poignantly written "we're not in an age of change, but a change of age." John and Maria discuss that idea as it relates to culture, the church, and ideology in general. Recommendations Add to the Beauty by Sara Groves The Confessions of Saint Augustine Segment 1 - Shifts in Culture A Change of Age A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World by John Stonestreet and Brett Kunkle A Free People's Suicide: Sustainable Freedom and the American Future...

Aug 23, 202459 min

Wars and Rumors of Wars

Christ reminds us to not be alarmed, but to stay steadfast in Him. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Aug 23, 20245 min

Cultivating Courage  in the Next Generation

A talk from Dr. Kathy Koch __________ Get digital access to the 2024 Colson Center National Conference with your gift of any amount at colsoncenter.org/august .

Aug 22, 20245 min

America's Marriage Deserts

We weren't made to live in a marriage-arid society. __________ Get digital access to the 2024 Colson Center National Conference with your gift of any amount at colsoncenter.org/august .

Aug 21, 20245 min
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