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Jul 15, 2025 • 5min
Hollywood's Identity Crisis
Characters made in unrooted identity aren't as captivating as Imago Dei. Related Resource The Identity Project FREE video resources _________________ Register for the FREE Great Lakes Symposium at greatlakessymposium.org.

Jul 14, 2025 • 6min
Why Truth Telling is a Calling for Every Believer
By calling people to the truth, Christians offer freedom. Related Resource Great Lakes Symposium What Would You Say?: Am I on the Wrong Side of History? ____________ Get Navigating Cancel Culture: Holding Fast to Truth and Love in a Hostile World at colsoneducators.org.

Jul 11, 2025 • 58min
Where Was God in Camp Mystic Disaster, Politics in the Pulpit, and the Place of Feelings on the Supreme Court
The age-old question, "where was God?" was raised again after the disastrous flash flood in Texas. The IRS changes its policy on politics in the church. And Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson says she puts her feelings over the law. Recommendations Great Lakes Symposium: Truth, Love, and Humor Evil and the Cross: An Analytical Look at the Problem of Pain by Henri Blocher Lament for a Son by Nicholas Wolterstorff John Mark McMillan Segment 1 - Where Was God in the Camp Mystic Disaster? CNN: Live updates: Texas flooding death toll Evil and the Cross: An Analytical Look at the Problem of Pain by Henri Blocher Lament for a Son by Nicholas Wolterstorff Segment 2 - Politics in the Pulpit and Justice Jackson's Feelings NPR: IRS says churches can now endorse political candidates Breakpoint: Voting: Lesser of Two Evils vs. Lessening Evil FOX: Jackson defends controversial, fiery SCOTUS dissents as telling people 'how I feel' Great Lakes Symposium: Truth, Love, and Humor Segment 3 - Listener Questions What Would You Say?: Is Gender Transition a Social Contagion? Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters by Abigail Shrier Submit a question to Breakpoint here! __________ Become a Cornerstone Monthly Partner at colsoncenter.org/monthly. Register for the Colson Fellows Program with your spouse and save 25% at colsonfellows.org.

Jul 11, 2025 • 7min
To Be Silent is to Be Complicit
Pastors should speak up for those called outside of church walls as much as inside. Related Resource What Would You Say?: The Separation of Church and State Protects Us From Religious Ideas _____________ Register for the FREE livestream event Truth, Love, and Humor: Faith Without Fear at colsoncenter.org/truth.

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Jul 10, 2025 • 7min
The Scopes Trial and the Power of Story
Dive into the iconic Scopes Trial of 1925, where faith and science clashed in a courtroom drama. Discover the colorful characters who shaped this historic event and the narratives that influenced public perception. Explore the trial's ongoing impact on education and morality, highlighting the delicate balance between belief and reason in today's society. This engaging discussion unveils the profound power stories have in shaping our understanding of complex issues.

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Jul 9, 2025 • 7min
Young Men Are Returning to Church
The podcast explores the intriguing rise of young men in church attendance, focusing on Generation Z's increasing involvement. It contrasts this trend with the declining religious engagement of young women, raising questions about cultural influences. The discussion highlights the importance of nurturing authentic faith in these emerging believers, emphasizing the need for a strong foundation for the future.

Jul 8, 2025 • 7min
Lessons from the Rise and Faltering of Transgenderism
What's next? Related Resources What Would You Say?: Is Gender Transition a Social Contagion? Breakpoint Forum: Following the Science on Transgender Ideology _______________ Get FREE access to the course Hope Always: How to Be a Force for Life in a Culture of Suicide at colsoneducators.org.

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Jul 7, 2025 • 5min
AI Is Not the Problem, We Are
Artificial intelligence isn't making decisions on its own; it's reflecting human behavior. The discussion delves into how our ethical dilemmas with AI stem from our own flaws. The podcast urges listeners to confront our responsibilities in shaping technology's role in society. It emphasizes that the real challenge isn’t AI itself, but our ability to responsibly guide it. With thought-provoking insights, it invites us to consider how we can improve our relationship with this powerful tool.

Jul 4, 2025 • 53min
Wins at the Supreme Court, the Death of Jimmy Swaggart, Independence Day, and America's Addiction to Gambling
Parental rights score wins at the Supreme Court. We look at the importance of the Declaration of Independence on this July 4th and discuss the legacy of Jimmy Swaggart. Recommendations Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West by Andrew Wilson Liberty's Kids : American Revolution Segment 1 - Supreme Court Decisions and the Death of Jimmy Swaggart MAHMOUD ET AL. v. TAYLOR ET AL. First Things: SCOTUS Takes on Big Porn Segment 2 - Independence Day Breakpoint: Is It Really 'Self-Evident' That We Are Equal? Segment 3 - America's Gambling Addiction What Would You Say?: Is sports gambling okay? Breakpoint: Betting on the Final Four: The Scourge of Sports Gambling Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life by David Bahnsen Submit a question to Breakpoint here! __________ Register for the Colson Fellows Program with your spouse and save 25% at colsonfellows.org. Register for the upcoming webinar Truth, Love, and Humor: Faith Without Fear at greatlakessymposium.org.

Jul 4, 2025 • 6min
Is It Really 'Self-Evident' That We Are Equal?
If there is some characteristic that grounds human dignity and equality, it must be something intrinsic. Related Resource What Would You Say?: Am I on the Wrong Side of History? ___________ Register for the upcoming Colson Fellows program at colsonfellows.org.


