The World and Everything In It 6.13.25 Culture Friday on the crisis of conviction, a review of How to Train Your Dragon, and a tribute to Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys
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Jun 13, 2025 John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center and host of the Breakpoint podcast, discusses the alarming decline of a Biblical worldview in America, stressing the church's role in cultural recovery. He reviews the live-action 'How to Train Your Dragon,' sharing insights about its mixed reception. The conversation shifts to a heartfelt tribute to Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys, delving into his musical genius and personal battles, illustrating resilience and hope in the face of adversity.
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Biblical Worldview Decline
- Only 4% of American adults exhibit a biblical worldview, and just 6% of self-identified Christians do so too.
- Churches tend to treat Christianity more as therapeutic than as truth, weakening biblical worldview adherence.
Cultivate Biblical Conviction Habitually
- Teach biblical truths habitually until they become instinctual in church and family discipleship.
- This intentional cultivation builds conviction and readiness for cultural challenges.
Balance Protest Rights and Harm
- The right to protest is valuable even when disagreeing with the cause.
- True freedom limits speech only when it causes actual harm, such as violence during protests.