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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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Episodes

The Super Bowl and Sports Gambling: America's Newest Addiction

What happens when a society loses its Godly call to work? __________ Get your copy Full Time: Work and the Meaning of Life by David Bahnsen with a gift of any amount to the Colson Center this month at colsoncenter.org/February .

Feb 11, 20257 min

Is God Having a Cultural "Moment"?

The rise in Bible sales and God talk will hopefully go deeper than seeking "useful" help. What Would You Say?: Is the Bible Still Relevant? ____________ Find more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment at Breakpoint.org .

Feb 10, 20255 min

Men in Women's Sports and Why the Search for Happiness is Really a Search for Meaning

Another presidential executive order puts an end to men in women's sports in America, at least for now. And John and Maria discuss the search for meaning and self-esteem. Recommendations Full Time: Work and the Meaning of Life by David Bahnsen C.S. Lewis Song by Brooke Fraser Segment 1 - Men in Women's Sports Executive Order: KEEPING MEN OUT OF WOMEN'S SPORTS XX-XY Athletics Clothing Segment 2 - The Search for Meaning NYT: 'The Interview': Digital Drugs Have Us Hooked. Dr. Anna Lembke Sees a Way...

Feb 07, 20251 hr 7 min

A New Agenda for Tech and Family

For the sake of human flourishing, it's time to ask where tech is taking us and why. __________ Support the ongoing production of Breakpoint by becoming a monthly partner at colsoncenter.org/monthly .

Feb 06, 20256 min

The Trials of David Daleiden are Over (for now)

Another battle won, many more to go in the fight for the preborn. ___________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit Breakpoint.org .

Feb 05, 20255 min

Christian Work is Christian Witness

What if our work, in and outside of our job, is what we were made for? Related Resources What Would You Say? : Is Capitalism All About Greed? John Stonestreet and David Bahnsen: A Christian's Guide to Economic Uncertainty ______________ Get a copy of Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life by David Bahnsen this month with a gift of any amount to the Colson Center. Just visit colsoncenter.org/february . For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit breakpoint.org ....

Feb 04, 20255 min

Printing, Literacy, and America's "Report Card"

Gutenberg changed the literary world, but are we messing it up? __________ Claim your copy of Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life by David L. Bahnsen with your gift of any amount to the Colson Center in the month of February at colsoncenter.org/february....

Feb 03, 20256 min

The D.C. Aviation Disaster, What the Good Samaritan Means, and A New Executive Order Protects Children

John and Maria discuss the tragic midair collision in the nation's capital. Also, a dispute erupted this week on social media about the true meaning of the parable of the Good Samaritan, and the latest Executive Order either harms children or protects them, depending on who you ask. Recommendations afutureforthefamily.org A Future for the Family: A New Technology Agenda for the Right Stop Hacking Humans by Brad Littlejohn and Clare Morell Segment 1 - The D.C. Aviation Disaster and What the Good ...

Jan 31, 202557 min

Upselling Death

A U.K. ad campaign tries to convince citizens death-by-choice is the future. Related Resource What Would You Say? : Assisted Suicide is Compassionate __________ Support the ongoing production of Breakpoint by becoming a monthly partner at colsoncenter.org/monthly ....

Jan 31, 20256 min

The Rise of Intentionally Single Mothers

IVF is numbing society's compassion for fatherless children. Related Resource What Would You Say?: What is IVF, and is it ethical? __________ Support the ongoing production of Breakpoint by becoming a monthly partner at colsoncenter.org/monthly ....

Jan 30, 20255 min

Andrew Tate's Counterfeit Masculinity

Young Christian men need strong role models. They should turn Tate off. __________ Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference at colsonconference.org .

Jan 29, 20256 min

Out of the Silent Universe

Want to improve your life? Open the Bible at least four times a week. __________ Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference at colsonconference.org .

Jan 28, 20256 min

The Holocaust and the Reality of Evil

For the disbelieving youth, remembrance is more important than ever. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit Breakpoint.org .

Jan 27, 20254 min

Faith and Football, a Wild Week in Washington, and the Former Head of Planned Parenthood Dies

The national champion in college football has been crowned. Players from both Ohio State and Notre Dame make news during the week for their outspoken faith. An inauguration, controversial sermons, and a host of executive orders made Washington D.C. a very lively place last week. And former Planned Parenthood head Cecile Richards passed away. Recommendations Breakpoint: Everybody Was Talking About Jesus Monday Night, even Scott Van Pelt WORLD: Ohio State's season of purpose WORLD: Dystopia on a N...

Jan 24, 202546 min

Getting God Right

We are all theologians. The church needs good ones. ___________ Support the ongoing production of Breakpoint by becoming a monthly partner at colsoncenter.org/monthly .

Jan 24, 20256 min

More Unearthed Evidence of Early Christianity

Ancient finding may mean Christianity spread wider and faster than once thought. ____________ For more resoruces to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit Breakpoint.org .

Jan 22, 20254 min

Conservatives Must Know What to Conserve

When it comes to marriage, the GOP looks bluer than ever. Related Resource What Would You Say?: Is Cohabitation Good for Relationships? ___________ Register for the upcoming Breakpoint Forum: A New Sexual Revolution at colsoncenter.org/phoenix .

Jan 21, 20257 min

Inauguration as "Covenant Renewal"

Chuck Colson on the uniqueness of this day. Related Resources: What Would You Say? : Should Christians Vote? Breakpoint Forum: Should Christians Get Political? ___________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit Breakpoint.org .

Jan 20, 20255 min

Political Transition, Faith in Sports, and Masculinity

This is the final week of the Biden administration. John and Maria look back at the political landscape. Professional and college athletes are getting more comfortable talking about their faith. What's driving the trend? And the Andrew Tate debate has many asking, "What is Masculinity?" Segment 1 - Political Transition CNN: Key lines from President Joe Biden's farewell address CBS: Meta ends diversity programs, joining McDonald's, Walmart and other major companies to back off DEI How the News Ma...

Jan 17, 20251 hr 5 min

The Post-Election, Pro-Choice Panic

The freak-out for "rights" is about image bearers at war with themselves. Christians can help. What Would You Say?: I Don't Like Abortion, but Should it be Illegal? __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit Breakpoint.org .

Jan 17, 20255 min

The Earth is the Lord's... Including Our Money

One act of faith is using finances well. Learn more about Compass and the resources they have for various demographics at compassfinancialministry.org . __________ Support the ongoing production of Breakpoint by becoming a monthly donor at colsoncenter.org/monthly ....

Jan 16, 20255 min

Housing and Families

Making home ownership a Christian cause. ___________ Find more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment at Breakpoint.org .

Jan 15, 20256 min

Pixar's LGBTQ Reversal

Aggressive sex identity messaging may be in retreat in 2025. ___________ Register for the upcoming Breakpoint Forum: A New Sexual Revolution at colsoncenter.org/phoenix .

Jan 14, 20256 min

Pimped Out by AI

The virtual sexual revolution and a new kind of tyranny. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit Breakpoint.org .

Jan 13, 20255 min

LA Fires, Global Persecution of Christians, and Facebook Exiles Fact Checkers

John and Maria discuss the devastating fires ravaging Southern California, a new report identifying Christians as the most persecuted religious group in the world, and Facebook does away with its fact checkers. Recommendations Psychology as Religion: The Cult of Self-Worship by Paul Vitz Faith of the Fatherless: The Psychology of Atheism by Paul Vitz The Church Before the Watching World : A Practical Ecclesiology by Francis Schaeffer Segment 1 - LA Fires and Global Persecution of Christians CNN:...

Jan 10, 20251 hr 6 min

Addicted to Dystopia

Cultural narrative bends toward catastrophizing life, but Christians are anchored to something better. __________ Breakpoint Forum: Should Christians Get Political? Register for the upcoming Breakpoint Forum: A New Sexual Revolution at colsoncenter.org/phoenix .

Jan 09, 20255 min

The Rising Belief in Miracles

Is the growing belief in the supernatural an a la carte counterfeit? __________ Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference at colsonconference.org . For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit Breakpoint.org .

Jan 08, 20257 min

Jihad and the History of Islam

Islamism in the Muslim and Christian world. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit Breakpoint.org .

Jan 07, 20256 min
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