Breakpoint

Exploring the shift in culture attempting to usurp God's authority, President Biden's declaration sparks controversy. Reflecting on disenchantment and Gnosticism, the chapter delves into the erosion of sacred beliefs. Sacred spaces like St. Patrick's symbolize the desecration of divine authority in the face of cultural shifts.

Exploring the societal benefits of tax breaks and legal privileges for married couples, advocating for reflecting societal values in laws to support stable family structures and proposing church involvement to address broken family situations

Christian groups unite to challenge strict DEI rules in Virginia and secure a victory for religious freedom. The podcast highlights the legal battles faced by religious organizations and the importance of upholding their beliefs amidst societal changes.

John and Maria share thoughts on this most holy of weeks in the Christian faith. It’s the most dangerous of seasons for Christians in Nigeria. And the abortion pill goes on trial at the Supreme Court. Holy Week Recommendations Dear and Glorious Physician by Taylor Caldwell  Lent for Everyone by N.T. Wright  Death On A Friday Afternoon by Richard John Neuhaus  The Greatest Adventure: Stories from the Bible   Segment 1 - SCOTUS Oral Arguments on Abortion Pill Supreme Court appears likely to allow abortion drug to remain available  Abortion access again before Supreme Court  Erin Hawley: The Woman Arguing Against the Abortion Pill  The Strong Women Podcast Segment 2 - Persecution of Nigerian Christians In Nigeria, parents finally able to see children who were abducted from school in early March  As Easter approaches, Christian persecution is on the rise  Hold Nigeria accountable for its failure to stop internal religious violence  ICON: International Committee on Nigeria Segment 3 - Holy Week Truth, Love, and Maundy Thursday  __________ Claim your copy of Deconstruction of Christianity with your gift of any amount to the Colson Center this month at colsoncenter.org/march.  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  

Attacks on Nigerian Christians escalate over holidays.   For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org  

For Christians, despair is a sin because hope is not a feeling, it’s a reality made alive in the resurrection of Christ.  For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org  

After a little withdrawal, banning the wildly popular social media platform will only lead to good for teens addicted to screens.   For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org  

Exploring the theme of shame and redemption, the podcast discusses how Christ's sacrifice is the ultimate solution to shame. It emphasizes that human efforts are ineffective, pointing to Jesus' enduring impact in providing a permanent remedy for inherited shame.

Vermont school officials agree to pay damages to snowboard coach who stated boys have a physical advantage in sports. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org  

How the creator of the Wizard of Id and B.C. taught millions about the resurrection of Christ. __________ Learn more about Summit Ministries at summit.org/breakpoint. Don't forget to use code BREAKPOINT24 for a special discount at checkout.  For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org