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Breakpoint

by Colson Center

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

  1. Religious Freedom at Risk

    We must continue in our commitment to uphold religious liberty. __________ Download the Colson Educators app today on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

  2. Protecting Families from Government Overreach

    The "Yaeli" bill would empower parents to push back against the dangerous mix of government overreach and ideological poisoning. __________ Partner with thousands of others in supporting The Colson Center by visiting colsoncenter.org/cornerstone.

  3. The Death Penalty; Trailer Released for New Narnia Movie; Protecting Parental Rights and Be Nice to AI

    The death penalty is in the news again. Is it moral? The trailer for the new Narnia movie has been released. John and Maria give their thoughts. And legislation has been proposed in Congress that will protect parental rights. Segment 1 – Death Penalty; Narnia Trailer Death penalty / public...

  4. Secretary Rubio's Half-History of the West

    The story of the West is not the story of Greece with a dash of Christianity. __________ Register for our Colson Fellows informational webinar today at colsoncenter.org/webinar.

  5. Trinitarian Love in a Lonesome Age

    God was already enjoying intimate relationship when he said, "Let there be." __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.

  6. Can AI Be Made Ethical?

    In and of themselves, the guidelines agreed upon at the White House will be inadequate to keep AI companies honest. ___________ Download the Colson Educators app today on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

  7. Pursuing Wisdom Amidst the Counterfeits

    Growing in biblical wisdom is a lifetime project. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.

  8. Is the LGBT Fad Fading?

    Biological reality has always been on the side of truth. __________ Register for our event at Colorado Christian University at colsoncenter.org/colorado.

  9. Remembering the Horror of the October 7th Attacks, Religious Liberty on Trial and the Parents Role in Education

    Wednesday was the third anniversary of the Hamas attack in Gaza. Religious liberty continues to fight for its life in courts across America. And should Christians send their children to public schools? Segment 1 – October 7 Anniversary Remembering Oct 7 Breakpoint article on Islam Segment 2 –...

  10. A Hill to Die On

    The underlying principle beneath so many of today's moral issues is the assumption that our dignity lies in our autonomy. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.

  11. Why Married Women Are the Happiest Women

    Married, religious, church-going women are repeatedly the happiest cohort among those studied. __________ Help equip christian educators by visiting colsoncenter.org/october.

  12. Trotting the Toddler onto a Slippery Slope in a Culture of Death

    Arguments long used to explain the choice for an abortion have now been used to explain the horrible choice to kill a child outside of the womb. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.

  13. Forced Child Marriage and the Problem of Islam

    Downplaying religious zealously is not only to misunderstand what motivates Islamic terror, it has led us to foolish responses. __________ Join us at the 2027 Colson Center National Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina. Register at colsonconference.org.

  14. Misleading Claims About Abortion Laws

    How can post-Dobbs laws be blamed for what happened before Dobbs was decided? __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.

  15. Attempted Hijacking; Nationwide School Choice and What's Driving Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths?

    A planned hijacking is thwarted over the skies of Saudi Arabia; President Trump floats a plan for a national school choice program. And the mainstream media misses the real reason behind the growing ectopic pregnancy deaths. Segment 1 – Attempted Hijacking; School Choice Program Fox News article…

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  16. How Christians Christianized the Idea of Worldview

    Christian worldview formation is not limited to correcting ideas. _________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.

  17. Why Christians Should Not Buy into AI Catastrophism

    God has revealed to us the end of the story. And it is very good, because He is. __________ Partner with thousands of others in supporting The Colson Center by visiting colsoncenter.org/cornerstone.

  18. Thinking Like Jesus in a Consumer Culture

    Love God with all your mind like Jesus did. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.

  19. There Is No Christian Case for Polyamory

    Marriage as God intended has always been one of the best gifts we can give to the wider world. __________ Download the Colson Educators app today on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

  20. What Are They Teaching Teachers These Days?

    When teachers understand their role within the biblical framework of redemption, the potential is amazing. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.

  21. A Declaration for a New Women's Movement; More Abortion Pill Dangers; a Public-School Firestorm and Prenuptial Agreements

    A new women's conference seeks to start a new feminist movement. A shocking case out of Ohio reveals more dangers that come with the abortion pill. Even advocates of public schools are having second thoughts. And are prenuptial agreements a good idea? Segment 1 – Women's Declaration; Abortion…

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  22. The Perils of Prosperity

    A generation that doesn't know that socialism has failed everywhere it has been tried will be easily deceived. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.

  23. Embryos Aren't Property

    IVF, as it is commonly practiced, dehumanizes more embryos than are born. __________ Partner with thousands of others in supporting The Colson Center by visiting colsoncenter.org/cornerstone.

  24. More Practical Magic: the Return of Witchcraft in Popular Culture

    The gospel's offer of forgiveness for us and its call for us to forgive others gives hope for something beyond grievance and petty revenge. __________ Help equip christian educators by visiting colsoncenter.org/september.

  25. The Church as Hope for Humanity

    The health and future of the Church is tied to the well-being of humanity. __________ Start Truth Rising: The Study for free today at colsoncenter.org/study.

  26. The IVF Pipeline and a Better Way

    Restorative reproductive medicine is offering a way forward for men and women who wish to be moms and dads. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.

  27. Clancy Trial Reaction; Euthanasia in the UK; AI Doomsday and the Boys are Back in Church

    The reaction to the Clancy trial reflects how many think about abortion. For the church, euthanasia is a hill to die on. How should Christians think about AI doomsday talk. And boys are filling the chairs in church youth groups. Recommendations Creation Regained Biblical Basics for a…

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  28. A Republic Must be Stewarded

    The Constitution is an experiment that needs to be stewarded. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.

  29. Why Religious Freedom Matters to Christians of All Backgrounds

    Families, churches, and Christian schools have the opportunity to cultivate the kind of convictions that can undergird the religious freedom consensus. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.

  30. The Gift of Remembering

    We need to remember the faithfulness of God, repent of our sins, and return to His ways. __________ Partner with thousands of others in supporting The Colson Center by visiting colsoncenter.org/cornerstone.

  31. A Theology of Idolatry for the Twenty-First Century - Part 3: Christ Still Silences the Idols

    Wherever men and women behold the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ, the idols fall. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.

  32. A Theology of Idolatry for the Twenty-First Century – Part 2: Why We Can't Stop Making Gods

    Our idols will not disappear simply because we expose them. They disappear when we behold Christ. __________ Download the Colson Educators app today on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

  33. 25 Years after 9/11; More AI Fears and Remembering Charlie Kirk

    John and Maria talk about how the world has changed in the 25 years since 9/11. How concerned should we be about Artificial Intelligence ending humanity. And thoughts about Charlie Kirk one year after his assassination. Segment 1 – 9/11 Anniversary 25 Years after 9/11 Ali Tablet article on 9/11…

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  34. 25 Years After 9-11

    God willing, it won't take another day like 9-11 for us to recapture an awareness of what is true and good. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.

  35. A Theology of Idolatry for the Twenty-First Century – Part 1

    The human heart remains as religious as ever. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.

  36. The Power of Naming

    Because names matter, we should always take the God-given task of naming seriously. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.

  37. Remembering 9/11 with Chuck Colson | A BreakPoint Podcast Special

    Welcome to a special edition of the BreakPoint podcast. In view of the 20th anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist attack on the United States, our team went back and revisited commentaries from our founder Chuck Colson.

  38. Gloria Steinem and the Legacy of Feminism

    Having committed her life to advancing and protecting women's rights, Gloria Steinem instead enabled the erosion of those rights. __________ Help equip christian educators by visiting colsoncenter.org/september.

  39. Why AI Cannot Celebrate Labor Day

    Part of honoring human exceptionalism is to honor work. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.

  40. 35 Years of Breakpoint; The Deaths of Gloria Steinem and Wendell Berry; Meta's Record Settlement; A Mental Health Crisis in Children

    35 years ago this month Chuck Colson started the Breakpoint commentary. Two notable deaths this week; Gloria Steinem and Wendell Berry. And a new study suggests that our 5th graders are not alright. Segment 1 – 35 Years of Breakpoint and the Deaths of Gloria Steinem and Wendell Berry Beyond…

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  41. Christianity Isn't Just True; It's Reality

    The events of the Bible did not take place "once upon a time" or "long ago, in a galaxy far, far away." __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.

  42. The Population Zombie Strikes Again

    Zombie ideas of overpopulation and human pestilence gets humanity tragically wrong and misunderstands the created world. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.

  43. Thirty-five Years of Breakpoint

    Thirty-five years ago today, on September 2, 1991, Chuck Colson broadcast the very first episode of Breakpoint. __________ Download the Colson Educators app today on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

  44. 500 Years of the Tyndale Bible

    Tyndale's work laid the foundation for virtually every English Bible translation of the past 500 years and left a major mark on the English language and our theological vocabulary. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.

  45. Tending Our Financial Gardens

    By investing wisely, we can oppose what is evil and mend what is broken in our world. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.

  46. Flooding in Nepal, Death of Dolly Parton, Political Group Drops the 'T,' and Gaslighting about America's Schools

    A devasting flood hit the Nepal-China border leaving many dead. Dolly Parton dies and for once all political sides are mourning. The Log Cabin Republicans say they won't support transgender ideology anymore in the face of transgender gaslighting about what's happening in America's schools.…

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  47. Gaslighting Americans About What They Did to the Kids

    The gaslighting must stop. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.

  48. Redefining "American Exceptionalism"

    Americans should do their homework and study the history of socialism. __________ Partner with thousands of others in supporting The Colson Center by visiting colsoncenter.org/cornerstone.

  49. Arguments vs Assertions in the Internet Age

    Check out the entire "How to T.H.I.N.K. Series" with Tim Barnett on the What Would You Say? YouTube channel. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.

  50. Antisemitism on the Rise, Again

    Hatred of Jews has no place whatsoever for the Christian. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.

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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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