Why Saving Private Ryan was Chuck Colson's Favorite Movie
Thanking those who serve and remembering Whom you serve. __________ Join the Colson Center as a Cornerstone Partner at colsoncenter.org/monthly .
May 26, 2025•4 min
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Anti-Semitic Violence in DC, the 1700th Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, and Worldview Implications of AI
A young Israeli couple are murdered in Washington D.C. The Council of Nicaea was 1700 years ago but is just as relevant today. And is AI capable of ending humanity? Recommendations Ozempic's gnostic temptations by Maria Baer Register for the Great Lakes Symposium: Truth, Love, and Humor! Segment 1 - News of the Week AP: Court papers say suspect in embassy killings declared, 'I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza' FOX: Pope Leo says family based on 'union between a man and a woman,' defends d...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 3 min
A "Theology of Getting Fired": What the Truth Cost this Nurse
If your day of choosing between your faith and your job hasn't come yet, it may be just around the corner. Related Resource What Would You Say?: Is Religious Freedom an Excuse for Discrimination? ___________ Register for the 2025 Great Lakes Symposium: Truth, Love, and Humor: Faith Without Fear at colsoncenter.org/truth ....
May 23, 2025•4 min
Lying Robots on the Internet
Who (or what) are you arguing with online? Related Resource Breakpoint Forum: The Perils and Promise of Artificial Intelligence ___________ Give a one-time gift or become a Colson Center Cornerstone monthly partner at colsoncenter.org/May ....
May 22, 2025•6 min
Searching for God or for Nostalgia?
The cultural shift toward the Church needs to be cultivated, not neglected. ____________ In the face of lies, equip yourself with the truth. Access the "Why Life?" video series today at colsoncenter.org/whylife .
May 21, 2025•5 min
Young Marriage Can Be a Cornerstone
Despite conventional wisdom, young, married couples have the best odds. ____________ Equip believers around the world to live with clarity, confidence, and courage by giving at colsoncenter.org/may .
May 20, 2025•6 min
Politics on Sunday Morning
What's really being preached from the pulpit, and what does it say about the public perception of the Church's role? Related Resource What Would You Say?: Churches Shouldn't Get Involved with Political Issues Breakpoint Forum: Should Christians Get Political? __________ Learn more about the Colson Fellows Program and apply today at colsonfellows.org ....
May 19, 2025•7 min
Another Study on the Dangers of the Abortion Pill, Renewed Interest in Spirituality, and Questions from Listeners
Another study finds the abortion pill is causing more harm than the drug companies claim. News reports are finding a rise in spirituality in America; we'll look closely at that claim. And we take questions and comments from listeners. Recommendations Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City by Katy Faust Strong Women: Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City With Katy Faust The World and Everything in It: April 16, 2025 Segment 1 - News of the Week EPPC: New Study of Abortion Pill Reveals Startl...
May 16, 2025•1 hr
Trust the Science on Life
The scientific consensus is that life begins at conception, so what's the problem with banning abortion? Related Resources What Would You Say?: Are Science and Religion Compatible? What Would You Say?: When Does Life Begin? ____________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit Breakpoint.org ....
May 16, 2025•4 min
Retelling the Old, Old Story in Film
The biblical account is the account of the world, and Hollywood is catching on. ___________ Join the Colson Center as a Monthly Partner at colsoncenter.org/monthly .
May 15, 2025•6 min
Why Forgiveness is Part of the Fabric of Reality
When forgiveness makes the news, God's desire for His image bearers speaks for itself. ____________ Help the Church be the Church at colsoncenter.org/may .
May 14, 2025•5 min
Is TikTok the Ultimate Contraception?
The social media app that's convincing youth that babies are boring, and other such lies. Related Resource What Would You Say?: Identifying Misinformation _________________ Get access to the free e-book: Being the Church in a Post-Christian Culture by S. Michael Craven at colsoncenter.org/beingthechurch .
May 13, 2025•6 min
The Amish in North Carolina
Christians should get there first. ___________ Learn more about the impact of the Colson Fellows program at colsonfellows.org .
May 12, 2025•5 min
A New Pope, People Turn to AI for Religion, and When is Error Heresy?
Robert Prevost has been elected Pope Leo XIV. What should we be looking for in the new leader? A new law in Washington calls religious freedom into question in cases of reporting abuse. AI-fueled spiritual fantasies and psychosis are destroying families and lives. John and Maria offer a framework on discerning truth from heresy in different religions and denominations. Recommendations TIME: How Hard is Chess? What Would You Say? Video Series Segment 1 - New Pope Elected and State Shenanigans CNN...
May 09, 2025•1 hr
Messing with Imago Dei
Is "baby optimization" unscientific and immoral? Related Resource Breakpoint Forum: The Perils and Promise of Artificial Intelligence ___________ Join the Colson Center as a Cornerstone Partner at colsoncenter.org/monthly ....
May 09, 2025•7 min
We've Seen the Dire Wolf Movie and it Doesn't End Well
Does Hollywood usually know the answer to "What could possibly go wrong?" _____________ Learn more about the Colson Fellows Program and apply today at colsonfellows.org .
May 08, 2025•5 min
The Papal Conclave
Why all Christians should care who the next pope is. __________ Register for the ACSI Rooted Educator Worldview Summit in Dallas, TX at acsi.org/rooted .
May 07, 2025•5 min
A Win for Dr. Allan Josephson, ADF, and for Children
Physician Professor who questioned transgender treatments for kids wins big in court. Related Resource What Would You Say?: Is Sex Assigned at Birth? __________ Register for the ACSI Rooted Educator Worldview Summit at acsi.org/rooted .
May 06, 2025•6 min
Are Children Hell?
"Hard" is not hell; it leads to treasures in heaven. ___________ Register for the informational Colson Fellows webinar on May 8 at colsonfellows.org/webinar .
May 05, 2025•5 min
SCOTUS Hears Case of Catholic Charter School, a Bombshell Study on the Abortion Pill, and the Benefits of Early Marriage
Colorado and Oklahoma are two states debating the place of religion in public schools. A new study finds the risks of taking the abortion pill are drastically greater than we've been told. And new research debunks the supposed perils of marrying early. Recommendations IFS: Marry Early And Flourish Together The Austin Institute: The Economics of Sex How to Think Like Socrates by Donald J. Robertson Socrates Meets Jesus by Peter Kreeft The Colson Fellows Program Segment 1 - Public Education and Re...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Marriage Isn't Just a Piece of Paper
"You'll do for now" cohabitation isn't making couples happier. Related Resource WWYS: Is Cohabitation Good for Relationships? __________ Register for the Rooted Educator Worldview Summit in Dallas, TX at ASCI.org/rooted .
May 02, 2025•5 min
Persecuted Christian Women Around the World
What if marching for women's rights meant for the persecuted instead of for abortion? ______________ Learn more about the Colson Fellows Program by registering for one of our upcoming webinars at colsonfellows.org/webinar .
May 01, 2025•6 min
Yes, Hitler Was the Bad Guy
Christians should not get lost in cultural cynicism but instead be a Church wrapped in truth and discernment. ____________ Get your access the "Why Life?" video series at colsoncenter.org/whylife .
Apr 30, 2025•7 min
New Report: The Abortion Pill Harms Women
New data findings should call for a reexamination of the nearly unrestricted distribution of chemical abortion pills. Related Resource What Would You Say?: Is the 'Abortion Pill' as Safe as Tylenol? __________ Download the free e-book: Being the Church in a Post-Christian Culture by S. Michael Craven at colsoncenter.org/church .
Apr 29, 2025•7 min
The Ethics of Brainless 'Spare Bodies'
The Church must have a theology of the body, or "disturbing" science will fill in the blanks. Related Resource What Would You Say?: What is IVF, and is it ethical? __________ Become a Cornerstone Partner with the Colson Center at colsoncenter.org/cornerstone ....
Apr 28, 2025•7 min
New Task Force on Anti- Christian Bias, Parents vs Maryland School District, the Demographic Winter, and Listener Questions
A meeting at the White House this week looked at several examples of anti-Christian bias in bureaucracy and beyond. The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case originating in Maryland that puts school officials over parents. And John and Maria discuss the legacy of Pope Francis. Segment 1 - Anti Christian Bias, SCOTUS Hearing on Parental Rights Attorney General Pamela Bondi Hosts First Task Force Meeting to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias in the Federal Government CSPAN: Mahmoud v. Taylor ...
Apr 25, 2025•53 min
Why the Anglo World Is Rejecting Liberty
Taking the eye off the prize. Related Resource What Would You Say?: Doesn't Religious Liberty Protect Extremists? _____________ Register for an upcoming Colson Fellows Informational Webinar at colsonfellows.org/webinar .
Apr 25, 2025•6 min
The Manufactured Consensus Around Trans 'Medicine'
Radical gender ideologues, not physicians, lead the medical movement to trans American children. Related Resource Breakpoint Forum: The Real Facts About Gender Ideology __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit Breakpoint.org .
Apr 24, 2025•6 min
Turning the World Upside Down
God's divinity, humanity's frailty, and the way forward for America. ___________ Join the Colson Center as a Cornerstone Monthly Partner at colsoncenter.org/cornerstone .
Apr 23, 2025•7 min
The Passing of Pope Francis and the Future of the Roman Church
The impact of the Pope's legacy. __________ Register for the upcoming Identity Project Webinar: Saying 'I Do' is Good for You at colsoncenter.org/marriage .
Apr 22, 2025•5 min
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