Breakpoint

A look at how cultural messages are weakening family commitments. Discussion of a new report diagnosing low marriage and fertility rates. Policy ideas to bolster families, including tax credits and savings accounts. The argument that law and the state can encourage religious involvement and protect faith communities.

Katie McCoy, a commentator who explores culture and current events from a Christian worldview, chats with John Stonestreet about travels to South Korea and Brazil. They discuss worldwide religious persecution and how technology spreads culture fast. They examine unrest and ICE raids in Minneapolis, promote the Greater Than campaign for children, and address whether interracial marriage is sinful.

A discussion of an art exhibit accused of blaspheming Christian imagery and why some call it desecration. A look at remakes and reimagined stories as signs of a wider creativity crisis. Contrast between a Creator-centered artistic vision and cultural reinterpretation. A call for art that reflects truth, beauty, and goodness.

A critique of surrogacy and how it treats children as commodities. Concerns about weakened maternal bonds and safety problems in the industry. Discussion of legal changes affecting children's rights and the push for a coalition defending mothers, fathers, and family integrity. An urgent call to prioritize children over adult desires.

A lively case for why printed books have shaped culture more than tech. A look at how written words function as both medium and method for passing ideas. A historical view of how Christians helped develop book formats to preserve beliefs. A theological angle tying language to creation, Christ, and the special authority of Scripture. A call to read and write in the age of AI.

A fresh look at a disputed passage about Jesus in a first century Jewish historian's writings. Discussion of AI and Greek-language analysis used to test the passage's original wording. Examination of stylistic and contextual evidence that may support authenticity. Consideration of how revised translations change key phrases about miracles and appearances.

A look at the difference between natural law and positive law and why that distinction matters for global events. A critique of international institutions and the challenges of prosecuting unprecedented crimes. A discussion of the moral need for a transcendent foundation and how a Christian account grounds human dignity and justice.

A tour through religious persecution in South Korea and a pastor jailed for his faith. A breakdown of chaotic protests in Minneapolis and a tense church intimidation incident. A close look at the Supreme Court hearing on bans for transgender athletes and debates over sex, sports, and language. Global trends show rising persecution of Christians and shifting demographics and family patterns.

A deep dive into the perceived decline of creativity in pop culture reveals a trend of remakes and lack of originality. The discussion highlights how educational shortcomings stifle moral imagination, impacting true creativity. By contrasting expressive individualism with classical formation, the importance of foundational learning becomes clear. Classic stories that instill moral lessons are championed, alongside the transformative power of classical Christian education to revitalize authentic creativity and cultural engagement.

Explore how early Christians challenged societal norms and shaped ethics long before modernity. Discover critiques about the perception of Christian morality as a recent invention. Hear about Justin Martyr's insights on worship that resonate with today's services. Learn how the Didache's pro-life teachings and Christians’ rescue of abandoned infants made a transformative impact. Join the discussion on the distinct role of Christians as sojourners, advocating that obedience, not compromise, led to real change in the Roman Empire.