The World and Everything In It 9.12.25 Culture Friday on America’s potential breaking point, Kevin DeYoung on guidance through a crisis, and prayers for our nation
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Sep 12, 2025 
John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center, and Kevin DeYoung, Senior Pastor at Christ Covenant Church, dive deep into America’s potential breaking point. They discuss how parents can help children process grief amidst national crises, alongside a reflection on shared humanity despite political divides. The conversation also touches on the troubling effects of graphic media on mental well-being and the necessity of prayer for healing and hope in challenging times. Insightful, heartfelt, and timely, their discourse encourages faith as a cornerstone during turmoil.
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Tragedy Transcends Politics
- Evil remains horrible even when we can trust a believer is with Christ after death.
- Politicizing tragedies amplifies cultural volatility and deepens public division.
Shared Meaning Holds Civilization
- Civilizations require shared definitions of life, value, and truth to hold together.
- Deep ideological divergence over core meanings (e.g., abortion, trans care) makes political violence likelier.
Be Vigilant And Act Humanely
- Be alert to context-specific risks and adapt safety behaviors for yourself and loved ones.
- Christians must let the truth of human dignity guide how they engage vulnerable people.
