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
May 21, 2024 • 5min
New Colorado Law Will Harm Children
Discussion on Colorado's controversial new law for student names and gender identity, contrasting it with the UK's approach to puberty blockers. Critique of Colorado's prioritization of ideology over children's well-being
May 20, 2024 • 5min
The Church is God’s Plan A (and there’s not a plan B)
A look into the Colson Fellows program and how it helps churches in this cultural moment. __________ Learn more about the Colson Fellows program by going to colsonfellows.org. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
May 20, 2024 • 1min
New York AG Wrong About Abortion Pill Reversal
Pill treatments save lives while chemical abortion does the opposite. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
May 17, 2024 • 1h 2min
Controversial Commencement Speeches, Solzhenitsyn, and “Metamodernism"
The podcast explores controversial graduation speeches and the shift from post-modernism to Metamodernism. They discuss impactful speeches by figures like Chuck Colson and Jerry Seinfeld, comparing reactions. The discussion delves into societal issues, personal responsibility, and the influence of cultural figures in promoting sincerity and joy. Lastly, they examine the transition to Meta-modernism, focusing on a new philosophical movement characterized by hopefulness and activism.
May 17, 2024 • 6min
Solzhenitsyn at Harvard: A Graduation Speech to Remember
Exploring Solzhenitsyn's critique of Communism, the West, and societal values in his Harvard speech. Reflecting on the legacies of Bonhoeffer and Wilberforce in facing cultural challenges. Emphasizing the importance of truth, virtue, caring for others, and defending faith against societal pressures.
May 17, 2024 • 1min
Arizona Overturns Abortion Ban
Discussion on the recent overturning of an abortion ban in Arizona, highlighting a societal shift towards individual autonomy and bipartisan support for abortion rights.
May 16, 2024 • 6min
The Fertility of the Religious
Exploring declining fertility rates in America and the impact of religious faith on childbirth. Strong beliefs in human life and marriage correlate with increased fertility rates. Support from religious communities and prioritizing community values over consumerism.
May 16, 2024 • 1min
The Case Against the Sexual Revolution
Exploring the criticism of the sexual revolution from a feminist and Christian perspective, discussing how casual sex can harm women, and the role of conservative Christians in defending traditional values.
May 15, 2024 • 5min
Remembering Francis Schaeffer
Learn about the life of Francis Schaeffer, from his journey to faith, his influential work in shaping Christian thought, to his contributions to the pro-life movement.
May 15, 2024 • 1min
Grandma Was Right About Going to Church
Discover the positive impact of going to church on mental health, emphasizing the benefits of community connection and spiritual alignment for emotional resilience.
