
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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Aug 21, 2024 • 5min
America’s Marriage Deserts
We weren’t made to live in a marriage-arid society. __________ Get digital access to the 2024 Colson Center National Conference with your gift of any amount at colsoncenter.org/august.

Aug 20, 2024 • 5min
The Olympics as Utopian Theater
It’s all a show in the city of man. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Aug 19, 2024 • 6min
The Life and Faith of Blaise Pascal
Wagering on God without hesitation. ___________ Register for the upcoming Lighthouse Voices featuring Samuel D Jones, author of Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age, at colsoncenter.org/lighthouse.

Aug 17, 2024 • 5min
Pete Buttigieg Says It Out Loud
Access to abortion does free men, but not in a good way. Related Resources What Would You Say?: Make the Pro-Life Case in 60 Seconds __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Aug 16, 2024 • 59min
Christians and Voting, UK Riots, and DEI Losing Steam
John and Maria look back at last week’s Breakpoint Forum on Christians and voting. Unrest is increasing in the UK over immigration. And many of America’s corporations are rethinking their commitment to DEI. Recommendations Hank the Cowdog PASCAL'S PENSÉES Segment 1 - Should Christians Vote? Find recordings of previous Breakpoint Forums on The Colson Center YouTube page. Breakpoint: Pete Buttigieg Says It Out Loud Manhattan Declaration: A Call of Christian Conscience Segment 2 - Unrest in the UK BBC: Why are there riots in the UK? JOSHUA TREVIÑO on Substack Breakpoint: Why Wokeness is a Christian Heresy Segment 3 - Corporations Are Backing Off of DEI Breakpoint: Corporations Are Backing Off of DEI Robby Starbuck on X __________ Get access to recordings from the 2024 Colson Center National Conference with your gift of any amount at colsoncenter.org/august. Register for the upcoming Lighthouse Voices featuring Samuel D. Jones, author of Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age, at colsoncenter.org/lighthouse.

Aug 15, 2024 • 6min
Christians Banned as Fathers to the Fatherless
Regulations refusing Christian care in the foster and adoption systems are a bad idea. __________ Support the Colson Center to get your on-demand access to this year's national conference library at colsoncenter.org/august.

Aug 14, 2024 • 6min
Kids Are Not the State’s
Samuel James, an advocate for parental rights and family values, dives deep into the unsettling trend of disregarding parental authority in education. He discusses a controversial California law that keeps parents in the dark about their children's gender identity struggles. A poignant case from Michigan illustrates the real-world impact of such policies, sparking a conversation about prioritizing family involvement over state interests. James emphasizes that children are entrusted to parents, not the state.

Aug 14, 2024 • 22min
BONUS: Christian Hope in Economic Uncertainty with David Bahnsen
David Bahnsen, associated with the Bahnsen Group, offers insightful perspectives on navigating economic uncertainty through a Christian lens. He discusses how faith can alleviate fear during market downturns and emphasizes the moral responsibility of investors. Bahnsen highlights the connection between political dynamics and market volatility, urging listeners to consider the broader context behind financial metrics. Additionally, he encourages Christians to find meaning in their work while applying biblical principles to investment strategies, fostering hope amid economic challenges.

Aug 13, 2024 • 6min
What Ever Happened to the ‘Nones’?
The landscape of unbelief in America. __________ Claim your free access to the video series Why Vote? at colsoncenter.org/whyvote.

Aug 12, 2024 • 6min
The Deconstruction of Middle-Earth
Tolkien is more than a right-wing prophet. __________ Register for the upcoming Breakpoint Forum: Should Christians Get Political? on August 13 at 7PM ET at breakpoint.org/forum.
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