
Breakpoint
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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Jan 3, 2025 • 5min
How the Spiral of Silence is Broken
The simple act of speaking up can change a culture. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit breakpoint.org.

Jan 2, 2025 • 5min
Resolve to Rest, Not Rot
Even our spare time should glorify God. __________ Find more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment at Breakpoint.org.

Jan 1, 2025 • 4min
John Newton, Amazing Grace, and New Year’s Day
How the hymn “Amazing Grace” can set right our hearts for the New Year. ___________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Breakpoint.org.

Dec 31, 2024 • 5min
Elections and the Kingdom of God
Voting is a “good” Christians should do. ____________ We’re almost to our year-end goal, and our challenge grant has not only been met, but it’s been extended by another $100,000. You can help us get there by giving today at colsoncenter.org/december.

Dec 30, 2024 • 6min
Christianity is a Cultural Good
Even atheists recognize it’s better to live around Christians. __________ Strengthen the Church to move the world in 2025 by giving today at colsoncenter.org/december.

Dec 27, 2024 • 1h 5min
The Top Worldview Stories of 2024
John and Maria discuss the top six stories of the year, from AI to transgender politics. Recommendations Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens Great Expectations by Charles Dickens The Church in Society by Francis Shaeffer Being the Body by Chuck Colson Segment 1 - The Rise of AI Colson Fellows Program Breakpoint: Six Key Worldview Stories of 2024: The Church in an AI Future Honestly podcast with Bari Weiss 2084: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity by John Lennox Resources from Sherry Turkle Breakpoint Forum: The Perils and Promise of Artificial Intelligence Segment 2 - Shifts in the Transgender and Pro-life Movements Breakpoint: Six Key Worldview Stories of 2024: The Shifting Ground of “Gender-Affirming Care” Breakpoint Forum: The Real Facts About Gender Ideology Breakpoint: Six Key Worldview Stories of 2024: The State of the Pro-Life Movement Breakpoint: Six Key Worldview Stories of 2024: Christianity is a Cultural Good Segment 3 - The Presidential Election and the Rise of Antisemitism Breakpoint: Six Key Worldview Stories of 2024: Elections and the Kingdom of God Breakpoint: Six Key Worldview Stories of 2024: The Resurgence of Antisemitism __________ Learn more about donating your stocks to the Colson Center at colsoncenter.org/faq. Double the impact of your gift to the Colson Center at colsoncenter.org/december. Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference at colsonconference.org.

Dec 27, 2024 • 6min
The Shifting Ground of “Gender-Affirming Care”
A massive body of research proves the danger and deception of transition interventions for gender dysphoria. ___________ Strengthen the Church to move the world in 2025 by giving today at colsoncenter.org/december.

Dec 26, 2024 • 5min
The Church in an AI Future
Christians must know their purpose to steer a world dominated by AI. _____________ Strengthen the Church to move the world in 2025 by giving today at colsoncenter.org/december.

Dec 25, 2024 • 4min
When a Preborn Child Recognized the Messiah in the Womb
How an often-overlooked detail in the Gospel of Luke reveals the value God places on preborn life. __________ Support the ongoing production of Breakpoint at colsoncenter.org/december.

Dec 24, 2024 • 5min
The Majesty of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio
Dive into the splendor of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, exploring its profound musical and theological impact. Discover how Bach fused sacred texts with his compositions, reflecting his deep love for God. The discussion contrasts his reverence for tradition with modern artistic interpretations, shedding light on the creative brilliance of this timeless work.
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