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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 Cornerstone of a Legacy

Chuck Colson and his passion for worldview training. Learn more about becoming a Cornerstone Monthly Partner at colsoncenter.org/cornerstone . ___________ Access the free video series "Why Life? Courageous Faith in a Culture of Death" at colsoncenter.org/whylife .

Apr 21, 20255 min

Holy Week, the UK Supreme Court Rules on Gender, and Helping the Poor

John and Maria look ahead to Easter Sunday and remember the anniversary of the passing of Charles Colson. The highest court in the UK rules there are only two genders. And are there biblical guidelines for when we should we help the poor? Recommendations Death on a Friday Afternoon by Richard John Neuhaus The Biggest Story Bible Storybook By Kevin DeYoung Segment 1 - Holy Week and Remembering Chuck Colson Breakpoint: Jesus, the Last Adam Breakpoint: " I Thirst" Points Us to God's Scars There is ...

Apr 18, 20251 hr

"I Thirst" Points Us to God's Scars

Good Friday—Jesus' last words on the cross fulfill Scripture. ___________ What does it look like for the Church to be the Church in a post-Christian world? Download the free e-book: Being the Church in a Post-Christian Culture by S. Michael Craven at colsoncenter.org/church .

Apr 18, 20255 min

Jesus, the Last Adam

Maundy Thursday—Jesus' Last Supper and His new command to "love one another." _____________ Learn more about how ADF helps the Church be the Church at adflegal.org .

Apr 17, 20255 min

The Uncommon Courage of a Common Grocer

When four Jewish girls needed to be protected from the Nazis, Fritz Niermann leaned into his faith. __________ Join the Colson Center as a Cornerstone Partner at colsoncenter.org/monthly .

Apr 16, 20255 min

Planned Parenthood's Cash Flow on Trial

The ADF's argument against taxpayer cash for abortion. __________ Learn more about how ADF advances every person's God-given right to live and speak the truth at adflegal.org .

Apr 15, 20256 min

Resurrection Deja Vu

Try though they may, biblical doubters can't beat the truth. __________ Register for the upcoming Lighthouse Voices: The Christian's Guide to this 'Civilizational Moment' at colsoncenter.org/lighthouse .

Apr 14, 20257 min

The Fallout From 10 Years of Obergefell and Colorado's Radical New Laws

It's been a decade since the Supreme Court decision that legalized so-called same-sex marriage. The ruling has left many victims. And Colorado continues its desire to be the nation's most liberal state. Recommendations Breakpoint: How Johnny Hart Pointed to the Cross and Empty Tomb in the Funny Papers Learn more and apply for the Colson Fellows Program at colsonfellows.org. Segment 1 - Ten Years after Obergefell Breakpoint: Obergefell After 10 Years Manhattan Declaration: A Call of Christian Con...

Apr 11, 20251 hr 11 min

Obergefell After 10 Years

Katy Faust on the legacy of the most disruptive law on marriage. ___________ Become a Cornerstone Partner with the Colson Center at colsoncenter.org/monthly .

Apr 11, 20257 min

What's a Christian to do with Culture?

We're certainly in a moment, and the faithful should be the guiding lights. Register for the upcoming Lighthouse Voices: The Christian's Guide to this 'Civilizational Moment' at colsoncenter.org/lighthouse . __________ Learn more about Sovereign Private Wealth and how to manage your money with a team that takes good stewardship to heart at sovereignpw.com .

Apr 10, 20258 min

The Tempest of the Living

Like many faith giants, God calls us to embrace this time and place while yet imperfect. __________ Register for the upcoming Lighthouse Voices: The Christian's Guide to this 'Civilizational Moment' at colsoncenter.org/lighthouse .

Apr 09, 20256 min

Betting on the Final Four: The Scourge of Sports Gambling

The addiction of gambling hits not just in dollars, but in human lives. __________ Learn more about Sovereign Private Wealth and how to manage your money with a team that takes good stewardship to heart at sovereignpw.com .

Apr 08, 20257 min

Resilience as An Antidote for Unhappiness

A Lighthouse Voices story from Dr. Jeff Myers. __________ Download your copy of the free e-book: Being the Church in a Post-Christian Culture by S. Michael Craven at colsoncenter.org/church .

Apr 07, 20256 min

States Fight to Stop Medicaid Payments for Abortion, Designer Babies, and the Sports Gambling Crisis

The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments Friday on South Carolina's attempt to stop Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood. Geneticists are promoting frightening plans to create babies to specifications. And gambling on sports continues to grow, leaving problems in its wake. Recommendations NYT: This baby was carefully selected as an embryo. ADF: Supreme Court to Hear Case About States' Funding of Abortion Facilities Segment 1 - States Try to Stop Medicaid Payments for Abortion FOX: Who is Ste...

Apr 04, 202556 min

How C.S. Lewis Became C.S. Lewis (After His Conversion)

The little-known mentor who helped Lewis become one of the greatest Christian thinkers of our time. __________ Download your free copy of the e-book Being the Church in a Post-Christian Culture by S. Michael Craven at colsoncenter.org/church .

Apr 04, 20255 min

The Gap Between Bible Sales and Bible Reading

The time has never been better to help people consume the Word, not just have it on their shelves. __________ Sign up for the self-paced Colson Educators course, Worldview Formation, at colsoneducators.org .

Apr 03, 20256 min

Stop Lying to Women

It's good to want babies. Related Resources What Would You Say?: Should We Panic About Overpopulation? ___________ Register for the upcoming Breakpoint Forum: A New Sexual Revolution at colsoncenter.org/greenville .

Apr 02, 20256 min

The Problem with Christian 'Worldview'

No matter the label, it's all His, and that's the view by which to navigate life. Related Resource What Would You Say?: How to Have a Conversation: Basic Principles ___________ For more information or to apply for the Colson Fellows Program visit colsonfellows.org.

Apr 01, 20256 min

Are Men Returning to Church?

Young men are searching for meaning and looking to the Church. Related Resource What Would You Say?: Do I Really Need to Go to Church? ____________ Register for the next Breakpoint Forum on A New Sexual Revolution at colsoncenter.org/greenville ....

Mar 31, 20256 min

Defunding Planned Parenthood and the Ethics of "Bodyoids"

President Trump threatens to defund Planned Parenthood. Will it happen? And scientists suggest growing human bodies to be used for body parts. Recommendations Become a Cornerstone Monthly Partner at colsoncenter.org/monthly The Patron Saint of Liars by Ann Patchett Segment 1 - Defunding Planned Parenthood WSJ: Trump Administration Plans to Freeze Family-Planning Grants Sean McDowell: Heating up! The Current Debate Over Abortion Rights (w/ Lila Rose) Lila Rose: Best Arguments for Christianity w/D...

Mar 28, 20251 hr 10 min

IVF's Own "House of Horrors"

Loose laws for in vitro fertilization have allowed for appalling assaults on human rights. ______________ Restore hope and make communities safer by partnering with Prison Fellowship at prisonfellowship.org/colsoncenter .

Mar 28, 20256 min

The Big Problem of Student Behavior

Disciplining with a Christian worldview makes all the difference. Related Resource Learn more about the Colson Educators program at colsoneducators.org . __________ Get your copy of Being the Church in a Post-Christian Culture by S. Michael Craven at colsoncenter.org/church .

Mar 27, 20256 min

The Short Shelf Life of 'Inevitable' Movements

Cultural fads are flashes in the pan because the future belongs to Christ alone. __________ Restore hope and make communities safer by partnering with Prison Fellowship at prisonfellowship.org/colsoncenter .

Mar 26, 20256 min

No, All Religions Don't Lead to God

If everybody's religion is right, then no one can be wrong ... right? ______________ Sign up for free access to 200+ expert-led videos addressing topics like gender, identity, and purpose at identityproject.tv .

Mar 25, 20257 min

It's Often Wiser to Not Post at All

Believe it or not, the social media-sphere will live another day without our every opinion. __________ Register your student for Summit Ministries with a special discount code at summit.org/breakpoint .

Mar 24, 20257 min

Dismantling the Department of Education, the Ethics of Immigration Policy, and Investigation of the SBC Concludes

President Trump moves forward with his plans to scrap the Department of Education. John and Maria discuss the ethics of immigration and deportation. And the Department of Justice ends its investigation of the Southern Baptist Convention. Recommendations Colson Fellows Program Progressives are starting to come around on the importance of marriage and fatherhood Segment 1 - Dismantling the Department of Education Executive Order: Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Comm...

Mar 21, 202555 min

The Moral Monsters of a Post-Christian World

Without God, opposing cultural forces look awfully alike. ___________ Register your student for a 12-day worldview conference with Summit Ministries at colsoncenter.org/breakpoint .

Mar 21, 20256 min

Some Good News from College Campuses

Tens of thousands are responding to the Gospel message of salvation at campuses nationwide. __________ Sign up for the Colson Educators course Navigating Cancel Culture: Holding Fast to Truth and Love in a Hostile World at colsoneducators.org .

Mar 20, 20255 min

Culture Is Bigger Than Policy

Executive orders lose weight when worldviews are at war. __________ Get access to over 200 expert-led videos on topics like identity, culture, and theology at identityproject.tv .

Mar 19, 20256 min

Will AI Replace Reading?

Empty libraries and human-less humans. Related Resources Breakpoint Forum: The Perils and Promise of Artificial Intelligence What Would You Say?: Will Artificial Intelligence (AI) Replace Humans? __________ Register for the upcoming Lighthouse Voices with Dr. Jeff Myers at colsoncenter.org/lighthouse ....

Mar 18, 20256 min
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