
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.
Latest episodes

Feb 5, 2025 • 5min
The Trials of David Daleiden are Over (for now)
Another battle won, many more to go in the fight for the preborn. ___________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit Breakpoint.org.

Feb 4, 2025 • 5min
Christian Work is Christian Witness
What if our work, in and outside of our job, is what we were made for? Related Resources What Would You Say?: Is Capitalism All About Greed? John Stonestreet and David Bahnsen: A Christian’s Guide to Economic Uncertainty ______________ Get a copy of Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life by David Bahnsen this month with a gift of any amount to the Colson Center. Just visit colsoncenter.org/february. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit breakpoint.org.

Feb 3, 2025 • 6min
Printing, Literacy, and America’s “Report Card”
Gutenberg changed the literary world, but are we messing it up? __________ Claim your copy of Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life by David L. Bahnsen with your gift of any amount to the Colson Center in the month of February at colsoncenter.org/february.

Jan 31, 2025 • 57min
The D.C. Aviation Disaster, What the Good Samaritan Means, and A New Executive Order Protects Children
John and Maria discuss the tragic midair collision in the nation’s capital. Also, a dispute erupted this week on social media about the true meaning of the parable of the Good Samaritan, and the latest Executive Order either harms children or protects them, depending on who you ask. Recommendations afutureforthefamily.org A Future for the Family: A New Technology Agenda for the Right Stop Hacking Humans by Brad Littlejohn and Clare Morell Segment 1 - The D.C. Aviation Disaster and What the Good Samaritan Means NBC: D.C. plane crash live updates: Families mourn 67 victims after American Eagle jet and Army helicopter collide JD Vance discusses Trump's immigration crackdown Breakpoint Forum:Unmasking Christian Nationalism Segment 2 - Executive Order Protects Children Executive Order: PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM CHEMICAL AND SURGICAL MUTILATION The World and Everything in It: January 31, 2025 Breakpoint: Upselling Death Segment 3 - The Nation's Report Card The Nation's Report Card Psychology as Religion by Paul Vitz __________ Become a monthly partner for the Colson Center at colsoncenter.org/monthly.

Jan 31, 2025 • 6min
Upselling Death
A U.K. ad campaign tries to convince citizens death-by-choice is the future. Related Resource What Would You Say?: Assisted Suicide is Compassionate __________ Support the ongoing production of Breakpoint by becoming a monthly partner at colsoncenter.org/monthly.

Jan 30, 2025 • 5min
The Rise of Intentionally Single Mothers
IVF is numbing society’s compassion for fatherless children. Related Resource What Would You Say?: What is IVF, and is it ethical? __________ Support the ongoing production of Breakpoint by becoming a monthly partner at colsoncenter.org/monthly.

Jan 29, 2025 • 6min
Andrew Tate’s Counterfeit Masculinity
Young Christian men need strong role models. They should turn Tate off. __________ Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference at colsonconference.org.

Jan 28, 2025 • 6min
Out of the Silent Universe
Dive deep into the clash between divine revelation and the philosophy of a silent universe. Explore how Albert Camus's journey sheds light on humanity's search for meaning. Discover fascinating research that shows how reading the Bible regularly can boost mental well-being and provide a renewed sense of purpose. This thought-provoking conversation will make you rethink your relationship with faith and philosophy.

Jan 27, 2025 • 4min
The Holocaust and the Reality of Evil
For the disbelieving youth, remembrance is more important than ever. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit Breakpoint.org.

Jan 24, 2025 • 46min
Faith and Football, a Wild Week in Washington, and the Former Head of Planned Parenthood Dies
The national champion in college football has been crowned. Players from both Ohio State and Notre Dame make news during the week for their outspoken faith. An inauguration, controversial sermons, and a host of executive orders made Washington D.C. a very lively place last week. And former Planned Parenthood head Cecile Richards passed away. Recommendations Breakpoint: Everybody Was Talking About Jesus Monday Night, even Scott Van Pelt WORLD: Ohio State’s season of purpose WORLD: Dystopia on a New York subway Segment 1 - Faith and Football Breakpoint: Everybody Was Talking About Jesus Monday Night, even Scott Van Pelt FOX: Riley Leonard on Ohio State and Notre Dame's faith Segment 2 - Wild Week in Washington TIME: ‘I Am Not Going to Apologize’: The Bishop Who Confronted Trump Speaks Out AP: Everything Trump did in the first executive orders and actions of his presidency Segment 3 - Former Planned Parenthood Leader Dies Washington Post: Former Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards dies at 67 __________ Become a monthly partner for the Colson Center at colsoncenter.org/monthly.