
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

Nov 5, 2024 • 6min
Yes, Vote, but Resist the Political Illusion
Christian discipleship should offer the way forward. __________ Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference: Be the Church at colsonconference.org.

Nov 4, 2024 • 7min
Progressive “Christian Nationalism”
When the left mixes religion with politics, liberal journalists call it "inspiring". __________ Register for Lighthouse Voices: What is the True Meaning of Love? with Os Guinness at colsoncenter.org/lighthouse.

Nov 1, 2024 • 1h 5min
Tuesday’s Election, A Buried Study on Puberty Blockers, and a Grieving Mom Sues an AI Chat Bot Company
John Stonestreet explains why Tuesday’s election is being called “the most consequential election in our lifetime.” A researcher is blocking the release of a study on puberty blockers because she doesn’t like the findings. And we discovered this week another danger from artificial intelligence. Recommendations John Stonestreet at Liberty University on Nov. 6 Lighthouse Voices: A New Sexual Revolution with Os Guinness on Nov. 12 Redeeming Warriors by Joshua Holler Segment 1 - Tuesday's Election WORLD: We’re faced with a crisis by John Stonestreet What Would You Say?: Is This the Most Important Election of Our Lifetime? Segment 2 - Buried Study on Puberty Blockers NYT: U.S. Study on Puberty Blockers Goes Unpublished Because of Politics, Doctor Says Breakpoint: Why We Need to Read the Cass Report on Gender Ideology Segment 3 - Grieving Mom Sues an AI Chat Bot Company USA Today: Mother sues tech company after 'Game of Thrones' AI chatbot allegedly drove son to suicide Pro-Child Politics by Katy Faust The Death of the Grown-Up by Diana West __________ Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference: Be the Church at colsonconference.org. Reserve your spot for the next Lighthouse Voices event: A New Sexual Revolution with Os Guinness at colsoncenter.org/lighthouse.

Nov 1, 2024 • 6min
Time to Call Off All Bets: The Scourge of Sports Gambling
The addiction of gambling hits not just in dollars, but in human lives. __________ Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference at colsonconference.org.

Oct 31, 2024 • 6min
To Boo or Not to Boo
Paul’s instructions to think on truth, loveliness, and purity can guide us through the holiday. __________ Register for the upcoming Lighthouse Voices: What is the True Meaning of Love? featuring Dr. Os Guinness at colsoncenter.org/lighthouse.

Oct 30, 2024 • 5min
Are We Seeing an Education Reformation?
Choice, faith, and parental sway are returning to the educational system. __________ Support the ongoing production of Breakpoint by becoming a monthly partner at colsoncenter.org/monthly.

Oct 29, 2024 • 8min
No, Religious Freedom is Not “Safer Than Ever”
Wins in court say more about the nation’s founding documents than about its appetite for religious tolerance. ___________ Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference at colsonconference.org.

Oct 29, 2024 • 26min
BONUS: “Stumbling Toward Utopia” with Tim Goeglein
Tim Goeglein, Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family and author of "Stumbling Toward Utopia," delves into the cultural shifts of the 1960s and their enduring impact on America. He discusses how utopian ideals often clash with societal realities, critiquing the contradictions of seeking freedom through government intervention. The conversation navigates the rise of cynicism in politics and culture, while also advocating for a revival of the American dream grounded in community support and historical context.

Oct 28, 2024 • 7min
Raising Kids in a Secular Age
Pulling kids from public school might be necessary, but speaking up is too. Receive your copy of What Do I Say When...? by Andrew and Christian Walker and a year-long subscription to the Identity Project with your gift of any amount to the Colson Center this month at colsoncenter.org/october. __________ Register for the Colson Fellows Church Affiliate Informational Webinar at colsoncenter.org/church.

Oct 25, 2024 • 54min
Where to Find a Spouse, Biden Wants Free Over-the-Counter Contraceptives, Politics from the Pulpit
A new study is out showing where people find their spouse, and the change over time is fascinating. The Biden administration is doubling down on its all-out support for abortion with a plan to make contraceptives free. And churchgoers overwhelmingly want their pastors to talk about politics. Recommendations The Church Before the Watching World by Francis Shaeffer The Pioneers by David McCullough Segment 1 - Where to Find a Spouse How couples met (1930-2024) Breakpoint: The Decline of Dating Apps 2025 Colson Center National Conference: Be the Church Segment 2 - Biden Wants Free Over-the-Counter Birth Control Biden administration proposes a rule to make over-the-counter birth control free Segment 3 - Politics from the Pulpit Toxic Empathy by Allie Beth Stuckey The Church Before the Watching World by Francis Shaeffer Churchgoers Want to Hear Pastors Address Current Issues __________ Receive a copy of What Do I Say When...? by Andrew and Christian Walker and a year-long subscription to the Identity Project with your gift of any amount to the Colson Center this month at colsoncenter.org/october. Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference: Be the Church at colsonconference.org.