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May 1, 2024 • 7min

Higher Ed Is Reaping What Has Been Sown

Student protests and trusting the “cult of youth.” __________ Download your free copy of The Christian Mind at colsoncenter.org/book. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
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May 1, 2024 • 1min

Universities Are Not Educating

Ignorance on college campuses is on full display with protesters admitting they don’t know what they’re protesting. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
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Apr 30, 2024 • 7min

Why We Need to Read the Cass Report on Gender Ideology

Discussing the importance of the CAST report on gender ideology in countering pseudoscience of altering kids' bodies. An in-depth analysis questions the evidence behind gender affirming care, the impacts of puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones on minors, and proposes a holistic mental health strategy for addressing gender dysphoria.
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Apr 30, 2024 • 1min

The Myth of Affirmation

Debunking the myth that more 'affirmation' for LGBT identities equals better mental health. Exploring the complexities of LGBTQ mental health and discussing ideological influences on the science in this field.
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Apr 29, 2024 • 5min

Anselm, the Ontological Argument, Faith and Reason

Medieval philosopher Anselm discusses his ontological argument for the existence of God, the satisfaction theory of atonement, and the harmonious relationship between faith and reason. The podcast explores theologian perspectives on God's necessity for life, the parallel between God and the sun for existence, and the harmony of faith and reason in understanding our purpose in the world.
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Apr 29, 2024 • 1min

Exvangelicals vs. Atheist Admirers

Exploring the clash of views on Christian ethics and atheist admiration, the podcast discusses how ex-vangelicals challenge traditional beliefs while some atheists appreciate Christian ethics. Encouraging Christians to stay true to Christ's teachings in a changing world.
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Apr 26, 2024 • 55min

Antisemitism, Campus Protests, and the Meaning of Education (Also: The Cass Report and Idaho at the Supreme Court)

College campuses across the US saw protests and clashes with police by pro-Palestine demonstrators. Oral arguments at the Supreme Court on a Biden administration policy that requires emergency abortion care in states where abortion has been heavily restricted. And a new report urges extreme caution in treating children with gender dysphoria.   Recommendations The Cass Report The World and Everything in It: April 25, 2024 Segment 1 - Campus Unrest Over Gaza Encampments continue at Columbia as police descend on protestors at University of Texas at Austin  Segment 2 - Emergency Abortion Care at SCOTUS Conservative justices appear skeptical federal law requires emergency abortion care  Breakpoint: Bill Maher Says it Out Loud  Segment 3 - Extreme Caution Urged in Treating Gender Dysphoria The Cass Report is out – an early analysis of findings and recommendations  __________ Get your copy of The Beginning and End of All Things with your gift of any amount to the Colson Center this month at colsoncenter.org/april.  Learn more about the Colson Fellows Program at colsonfellows.org.  For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
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Apr 26, 2024 • 5min

The Story of Creation Gives Us Purpose

New book on creation theology orients readers beautifully to who God is and why we are his image bearers. __________ Claim your copy of The Beginning and End of All Things at colsoncenter.org/april.  For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
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Apr 26, 2024 • 1min

Building Boys Better

Our cultural attention is on girls, but we can’t neglect the proper self-confidence building of boys. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
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Apr 25, 2024 • 6min

Oregon’s Drug Decriminalization Disaster

It turns out, the human condition requires accountability, not absolution, from the state. __________ Learm more about the Colson Fellows Program at colsonfellows.org. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

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