Breakpoint

Join Michael Ward, an insightful author delving into humanity's moral dilemmas, and cultural commentator Carl Trueman as they unpack the evolving role of AI in education. They discuss the troubling reliance on AI for assignments and grading, highlighting the risk of reducing education to mere skills without meaningful learning. The conversation emphasizes the urgent need for Christian educators to redefine educational priorities, steering the focus back to wisdom and character development in the classroom.

Samuel James, an author exploring Christian wisdom in the digital age, dives into the myths surrounding Winston Churchill and Adolf Hitler. He emphasizes how historical revisionism can distort our understanding of key figures and events. By dissecting faulty narratives, he defends Churchill’s actions during World War II. The conversation highlights the danger of deconstructing history without context and the importance of maintaining a factual basis in our discussions about the past.

A well-respected theologian has a new book on God’s mercy that has many questioning his conclusions. Is free speech in jeopardy, not just overseas but here in America? John and Maria will look at the latest developments on our constitutional rights.   Recommendations Our Bodies Tell God's Story by Christopher West Event in Cleveland, OH: United Voices Against Antisemitism Segment 1 - Richard Hays on God's Mercy These were the 6 Israeli hostages taken by Hamas found dead in Gaza on Sunday The latest on the Georgia high school shooting The Widening of God's Mercy: Sexuality Within the Biblical Story by Christopher and Richard Hays Same-Sex Marriage: A Thoughtful Approach to God's Design for Marriage by Sean McDowell and John Stonestreet Kingdom Ethics: Following Jesus in Contemporary Context by David Gushee and Glen Stassen Breakpoint: 45 Years of Theology of the Body Segment 2 - Is Free Speech in Danger? Telegram’s Founder, in First Comments Since Arrest, Defends the App Why Brazil’s Supreme Court Took On Elon Musk Nicaragua Shutters 1,500 Nonprofit Groups, Many of Them Churches NYT Opinion: The Constitution Is Broken and Should Not Be Reclaimed Silence by Shūsaku Endō Segment 3 - State Abortion Initiatives Trump comes out against Florida's abortion rights ballot measure after conservative backlash Trump says he wants to make IVF treatments paid for by government or insurance companies if elected Breakpoint: IVF and Infertility: Good Ends Do Not Justify All Means Life Training Institute and Apologetics, Inc. Video resources on Florida's Amendment 4 abortion proposal Strong Women podcast Segment 4 - Churchill was not the villain of WWII Tucker Carlson interview with Darryl Cooper __________ 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. Register for the upcoming Breakpoint Forum: Following the Science on Transgender Ideology at colsoncenter.org/forum. 

What’s in a name? Related Resources WWYS - Do I Really Need to Go to Church? __________ 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.

Pope John Paul II on what the body is for. Related Resources WWYS - What Does the Bible Say About Sex? __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Explore the intriguing debate around population growth and its implications for humanity. The discussion challenges prevailing fears of overpopulation, presenting a more optimistic view that centers on innovation and enhanced living standards. It invites listeners to reconsider humanity's impact on the planet, emphasizing our potential to thrive and contribute positively. Tune in to discover why a diverse, growing population may actually be beneficial for our future.

Digital technology has changed the world, and that’s good for spreading the Gospel. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org. 

The marketplace is fertile soil for Christians to excel for the Kingdom. Related Resouce BONUS Breakpoint: Christian Hope in Economic Uncertainty with David Bahnsen __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org. 

Laws affecting abortion are changing both in good and bad ways. And we’ll talk about the shocking details looking into violence against women around the world.   Recommendations Tom Lake by Anne Patchett Upcoming Lighthouse Voices with Samuel D. James Segment 1 - Where Are We on Abortion? BBC: Abortion clinic payout woman shocked at prayer arrest 7 activists convicted of FACE Act violations by blockading Michigan abortion clinic Trump says he opposes six-week abortion ban adopted by his home state of Florida Segment 2 - Violence Against Women WORLD: Open Doors discusses religious persecution with UN Taliban vice and virtue laws provide ‘distressing vision’ for Afghanistan, warns UN envoy Open Doors: World Watch List 2024 Breakpoint: The Case Against the Sexual Revolution Segment 3 - Loss of Institutional Trust for Information Mark Zuckerberg Says White House Was ‘Wrong’ to Pressure Facebook on Covid __________ 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.

Samuel D Jones, an author who explores the intersection of faith and technology, delves into the ethical dilemmas surrounding in vitro fertilization. He examines the moral implications of IVF, particularly regarding the status of embryos and the consequences of reproductive technologies. The conversation also addresses the Southern Baptist Convention's resolution against IVF and discusses the church’s role in providing ethical guidance amidst these complex issues. Topics like excess embryos, child commodification, and alternative methods are thoughtfully explored.