Breakpoint
Colson Center
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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Mar 9, 2023 • 5min
The Church's Lane Is the Whole Cosmos
Historically, the Church's shining moments have often come in direct conflict with dominant cultural beliefs and practice. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org This Breakpoint was originally published on August 2, 2021.
Mar 8, 2023 • 6min
Sex as Sacred: What a Twitter Maelstrom Reveals About Us
On Wednesday, the recently announced Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics at The Gospel Coalition published a book excerpt authored by Pastor Josh Butler. Almost immediately, the Twitterverse erupted, decrying the article as "icky," "cringe," and "dangerous." For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Mar 8, 2023 • 59sec
The New Equal Rights Amendment Erases Women
Last week, Senator Dick Durbin held a committee hearing in hopes of resurrecting the controversial Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Mar 7, 2023 • 1min
How Shodankeh Johnson Ran Into Pain and Brokenness
Shodankeh Johnson is an example of Christians running into the brokenness with truth and hope, not away from it. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Mar 7, 2023 • 5min
Discerning Divine Judgment: Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address
Biblically speaking, if there is no place for divine judgment in our theology, there is something unchristian about our worldview. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Mar 6, 2023 • 5min
Painting and Counting Stars: The Saving Power of Beauty
For millennia, Christians have celebrated truth, goodness, and beauty as transcendent testimonies to God's existence and character. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Mar 6, 2023 • 59sec
The Rise of Plastic Surgery for Under 30
American plastic surgeons are reporting a spike in clients under 30 seeking changes or "enhancements" to how they look. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Mar 3, 2023 • 55min
Plastic Surgery, Medical Technology, and Comments from Listeners
Advances in medicine have given us fixes for cleft palates and gender transitions. John and Maria discuss the good and bad in today's medical technology and respond to concerns from our listeners. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Mar 3, 2023 • 8min
Lenten Hymns from Isaac Watts
Like the sacred songs of the Advent season, Lenten hymns are wonderful tools for theological instruction and worship. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Mar 3, 2023 • 1min
The "Face of Assisted Death in Canada"
Since so-called Medical Aid in Dying was legalized in Canada, those with severe medical conditions have been increasingly in danger. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
