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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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BONUS: "Stumbling Toward Utopia" with Tim Goeglein

John Stonestreet spoke with Tim Goeglein, Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family, to discuss the impact of the cultural worldview shifts of the 1960s in America. Additional Resources Focus on the Family Stumbling Toward Utopia: How the 1960s Turned Into a National Nightmare and How We Can Revive the American Dream...

Oct 29, 202426 min

Raising Kids in a Secular Age

Pulling kids from public school might be necessary, but speaking up is too. Receive your copy of What Do I Say When...? by Andrew and Christian Walker and a year-long subscription to the Identity Project with your gift of any amount to the Colson Center this month at colsoncenter.org/october . __________ Register for the Colson Fellows Church Affiliate Informational Webinar at colsoncenter.org/church ....

Oct 28, 20247 min

Where to Find a Spouse, Biden Wants Free Over-the-Counter Contraceptives, Politics from the Pulpit

A new study is out showing where people find their spouse, and the change over time is fascinating. The Biden administration is doubling down on its all-out support for abortion with a plan to make contraceptives free. And churchgoers overwhelmingly want their pastors to talk about politics. Recommendations The Church Before the Watching World by Francis Shaeffer The Pioneers by David McCullough Segment 1 - Where to Find a Spouse How couples met (1930-2024) Breakpoint: The Decline of Dating Apps...

Oct 25, 202454 min

The State of Religious Freedom

Support for religious liberty is in decline. What Would You Say? : Is Religious Freedom Just a Way to Protect Privilege? ____________ Support the ongoing production of the Breakpoint podcast by becoming a monthly partner at colsoncenter.org/monthly ....

Oct 25, 20246 min

Panel Exposes Lies Surrounding Abortion Amendments

In the few days before the election, Christians should speak truth about extreme ballot measures. __________ Register for the ACSI Rooted Conference by December 31 to save $80 with the promo code ROOTED80 at acsi.org/rooted .

Oct 24, 20246 min

The Pot Experiment Has Been a Disaster

If marijuana definitively destroys lives, should we be free to smoke? __________ Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference at colsonconference.org .

Oct 23, 20246 min

The Decline of Dating Apps

It turns out, love isn't a product. __________ Register for the Colson Fellows Church Affiliate Informational Webinar at colsoncenter.org/church .

Oct 22, 20247 min

The New Business Model of Planned Parenthood

The abortion colossus is now the leading provider of hormone treatments for teens. __________ Get your copy of What Do I Say When...? by Andrew and Christian Walker and a year-long subscription to the Identity Project with your gift of any amount to the Colson Center this month at colsoncenter.org/october ....

Oct 21, 20246 min

Talking to Your Children About Tough Topics

If you're a parent, you know a time is coming when your child will ask uncomfortable questions about the culturally confused time in which we live. John and Sarah Stonestreet talk to Andrew and Christian Walker about what to say when those questions come your way. Resources and Recommendations Get your copy of What Do I Say When...? with your gift of any amount to the Colson Center this month at colsoncenter.org/october . Dr. Andrew Walker on WORLD AndrewTWalker.com __________ Register for the A...

Oct 18, 202457 min

Why Nobody Has Friends Anymore

"Third spaces" connect people. Go find them! __________ Register for ACSI's Rooted Educator Worldview Summit in Dallas at acsi.org/rooted and use code ROOTED80 to save $80 on your registration.

Oct 18, 20246 min

Yes, Gender Confusion Is Socially Contagious

Epidemics demand explanation, and so does the rapid rise of gender confusion. _________ Reserve your spot for the Colson Fellows Program Church Affiliate Informational Webinar at colsoncenter.org/church .

Oct 17, 20247 min

Christians Should Prioritize Marriage

...and spread the word. ___________ Get your tickets for the 2025 Colson National Conference at a discounted rate at colsonceonference.org .

Oct 16, 20246 min

Is Purity Culture to Blame?

Sexual purity requires a full story of how God designed and destined His image bearers. __________ Get your copy of What Do I Say When...? by Andrew and Christian Walker and a year-long subscription to the Identity Project with your gift of any amount to the Colson Center at colsoncenter.org/october ....

Oct 15, 20247 min

14,000 Children Are Forever Harmed

We now have numbers for the push to transgender a generation. __________ Support the ongoing production of Breakpoint by becoming a monthly partner at colsoncenter.org/monthly .

Oct 14, 20246 min

Hurricanes and Conspiracies, Jack Phillips Wins in Court, and Children Harmed by Trans Ideology

A second week of hurricanes has added fuel to conspiracy theories about the weather. Jack Phillips wins at the Colorado Supreme Court. And a new report shows just how many children have been harmed by gender confusion. Recommendations Case for Faith for Kids by Lee Strobel Cold Case Christianity for Kids by J. Warner Wallace and Susie Wallace October 2024 Lighthouse Voices with Joni Eareckson Tada Sign up for the next Lighthouse Voices with Dr. Os Guinness! Segment 1 - Climate Change Case for Fa...

Oct 11, 20241 hr 1 min

Court Vindicates Teacher with Courage to NOT Say What Isn't True

More victories in the fight for truth about gender. Related Resources Breakpoint Forum: Following the Science on Transgender Ideology WWYS - Most People DON'T Agree with Trans Ideology __________ Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference at colsonconference.org ....

Oct 11, 20245 min

Remembering Doris Brougham

Broadcasting with a trumpet and the Good News, missionary brought evangelism to Taiwan. __________ Give today at colsoncenter.org/october to receive your copy of What Do I Say When...? by Andrew and Christian Walker and a year-long subscription to the Identity Project ....

Oct 09, 20245 min

A Big Win for Christian Students and Schools

Title IX case decides that students attending religious schools can seek federal financial aid. __________ To become a monthly partner of The Colson Center, visit colsoncenter.org/monthly .

Oct 08, 20246 min

The Horrific Attacks of October 7, A Year Later

A critical look at the mood of the West after the worst attack on Jews since the Holocaust. __________ Reserve your spot for the Colson Fellows Church Affiliate program webinar at colsoncenter.org/church .

Oct 07, 20247 min

Helene Disaster, Two Anniversaries, and Thoughts on the Cloning of a Giant Hybrid Sheep

Hurricane Helene and the devastating damage in the Carolinas and other parts of the southeast. Also, this week marks the anniversaries of the Hamas attack on Israel and the signing of the Manhattan Declaration. And what the cloning of a giant sheep for hunting has to do with the world's shrinking population. Recommendations The Editors Podcast Douglas Murray: A Time of War on Honestly Segment 1 - Helene Disaster The World and Everything in It: October 4, 2024 Asheville Christian Academy: Help us...

Oct 04, 20241 hr 4 min

Families Aren't Moving to Minnesota

The exodus from blue to red states shows parents care about more than free lunches and healthcare. What Would You Say? - Do Children's Rights Override Parental Rights? __________ Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference at colsonconference.org .

Oct 04, 20246 min

The Courage of Eva Edl

89-year-old death camp survivor faces prison time under DOJ's criminalization of pro-life advocates. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Breakpoint.org .

Oct 03, 20244 min

Are We Too Political?

Confidence in the Lord should give Christians the right balance of political engagement. What Would You Say? - Churches Shouldn't Get Involved with Political Issues Breakpoint Forum: Should Christians Get Political? __________ Become a monthly partner for Breakpoint at colsoncenter.org/monthly.

Oct 02, 20245 min

Are Pro-Life Laws Leading to Preventable Deaths?

No law denies care to women, so why the deception post-Roe? __________ Get your copy of What Do I Say When...? by Andrew and Christian Walker and a year-long subscription to the Identity Project with your gift of any amount to the Colson Center this month at colsoncenter.org/october ....

Oct 01, 20246 min

Prayer for our Nation

A prayer from Dr. Glenn Sunshine. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Breakpoint.org .

Sep 30, 20245 min

Suicide Pods, Israel's Beeper Attack on Hezbollah, and Sex Selective IVF

The first person ever to die using the so-called suicide pod happened this month in Switzerland. Will it start a new trend in assisted suicide? Israel's ingenious exploding beepers targeting Hezbollah leaders is raising questions about what should be allowed in warfare. And a new and unusual trend is coming to IVF, preferring girls over boys. __________ Recommendations Keeping (or Making) Catholic Education Great Again by George Weigel More Christians Are Watching Porn, But Fewer Think It's a Pr...

Sep 27, 202459 min

Adoption and the Love of God

How Scripture speaks of what makes a family. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit Breakpoint.org .

Sep 26, 20245 min

Disability, Suffering, and Struggle: The Church's Witness in a Culture of Convenience

Suffering in Christ is different. Register for the upcoming Lighthouse Voices featuring Joni Eareckson Tada at colsoncenter.org/lighthouse. Related Resource WWYS - A Good God Wouldn't Allow the Coronavirus __________ Give today at colsoncenter.org/september to receive your copy of After Humanity by Michael Ward or Strange New World by Carl Trueman, along with exclusive accompanying digital content....

Sep 25, 20246 min
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