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Aug 7, 2024 • 6min
Voting: Lesser of Two Evils or Lessening Evil?
How should Christians think about their vote? Related Resources What Would You Say: How Do I Vote When I Don’t Like either Candidate? __________ Claim your access to the video series Why Vote? with your gift of any amount to the Colson Center at colsoncenter.org/whyvote.

Aug 6, 2024 • 6min
The Information Age Shifts Toward a Different Kind of Dystopia
The person and work of Jesus is still Good News, even in era like ours. __________ Get digital acces to the 2024 Colson Center National Conference with your gift of any amount to the Colson Center at colsoncenter.org/august.

Aug 5, 2024 • 5min
Hope for Elon Musk and Other ‘Cultural Christians’
Influential figures like Elon Musk and Richard Dawkins are surprisingly embracing elements of Christian thought. The discussion delves into how their evolving views highlight the importance of faith in shaping moral values. It emphasizes the need for courage in defending these ideals in a rapidly changing society. This cultural shift raises intriguing questions about the future of belief and influence.

Aug 2, 2024 • 1h 10min
Paris Olympics: from the Opening Ceremony to Boxing Controversy
Some have called the opening ceremony at the 2024 Paris Olympics decadent, offensive, and even satanic. And in the games, themselves, more controversy as a boxer with xy chromosomes takes out a female boxer in less than a minute. Recommendations Jonathan Pageau on Symbolism Explained: The Olympics Opening Ceremony is Worse than You Thought Madame Tussaud: A Novel of the French Revolution by Michelle Moran Village Creek Bible Camp Segment 1 - Paris Opening Ceremonies Turkish Olympic pistol shooter goes viral after nonchalant composure leads to silver medal Breakpoint: The Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Beijing 2008: The sound of 2008 people drumming to the same beat Jonathan Pageau on Symbolism Explained: The Olympics Opening Ceremony is Worse than You Thought New York Times: The Age of Decadence Segment 2 - How Christians Should Respond to Mocking and Olympic Boxing Controversy Acts 17 John Stott Commentary on Acts Wall Street Journal: The Olympic Boxing Match That Ignited a Gender Controversy __________ Get digital access to CCNC 2024 with your gift of any amount to the Colson Center at colsoncenter.org/august. Get access to the free video series Why Vote? at colosoncenter.org/whyvote.

Aug 2, 2024 • 6min
The GOP Caves on Life and Marriage
Christians must tell the truth, no matter the party. Related Resources What Would You Say?: Churches Shouldn't Get Involved with Political Issues __________ Claim your free access to the Why Vote? video series at colsoncenter.org/whyvote.

Aug 1, 2024 • 6min
Gun Violence and the Human Heart
No number of laws will mitigate a lack of virtuous living. Additional Resources: Colson Educators “Hope Always” Course __________ Register for the upcoming Breakpoint Forum: Should Christians Get Political? at breakpoint.org/forum.

Jul 31, 2024 • 5min
Screentime in Schools
Discover how states are stepping up to help families curb smartphone use among children. The discussion reveals the negative impact of social media on student learning. Learn about innovative policies targeting cell phone restrictions in schools. Emphasis is placed on the critical role parents and communities play in shaping healthy tech habits for kids.

Jul 30, 2024 • 7min
The Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics
A truncated history of France gives a warped view of freedom. __________ Get access to virtual sessions from the 2024 Colson Center National Conference with your gift to the Colson Center at colsoncenter.org/august.

Jul 29, 2024 • 6min
So, What God Do You Not Believe In?
Delve into the fascinating critique of Richard Dawkins' views on God and morality. The discussion highlights responses from religious perspectives, revealing misunderstandings in Dawkins' arguments. It also hints at a potential evolution in his approach to faith. Plus, there’s a provocative reminder that Christians don’t worship Zeus, encouraging listeners to consider the nature of belief and the divine.

Jul 26, 2024 • 1h 1min
Protesting Israel Turns Violent, Candidate Kamala Harris, and Crowdstrike’s Fiasco
Join Vice President Kamala Harris as she dives into the turmoil of recent pro-Palestinian protests in D.C., highlighting the delicate balance within the Democratic Party over Israel. She discusses her surprising rise as a presidential candidate following Biden's withdrawal, reflecting on how personal values shape political discourse. The conversation then shifts to the chaotic fallout from a CrowdStrike software failure, questioning our reliance on technology in an unpredictable world. Harris combines serious insights with light-hearted anecdotes about navigating the chaos.