Breakpoint

The podcast discusses the recent surge of antisemitism worldwide, highlighting incidents in American schools, city council meetings, and protests. It explores the historical context of antisemitism and questions how such hatred can still exist today. The episode emphasizes the resilience of the Jewish people and their symbol of hope amidst adversity.

Guest John F. Clauser, Nobel Prize-winning physicist, challenges the scientific consensus on climate change. He highlights the danger of relying on consensus as a shortcut to truth and emphasizes the importance of questioning and testing theories through the scientific method.

This podcast explores the distinct characteristics of Generation Z, including their technology use, loneliness, political views, risk-taking behaviors, and religious observance. It discusses how the role and use of technology have shaped this generation, leading to increased social media and video game use, greater loneliness, and less time spent with friends compared to older generations. Gen Z is also more progressive in political views.

The podcast discusses the World Health Organization's declaration of loneliness as a public health crisis. It highlights the need for research, solutions, and meaningful connections to address this issue and emphasizes the importance of recognizing human nature and the need for connection with God and others.

The podcast discusses the recent incident in the NSDA's 2021 Tournament of Champions where two young women turned the debate into a protest about the inclusion and safety of transgender debaters. It also explores the dangers of an all-consuming ideology and its potential to erode the foundations of a free society.

If you find your mind darting from one thing to the next and struggling to concentrate for even short periods of time, there are two things to know. First, you’re not alone and, second, it’s probably related to technology.  In an article published at Motherboard, Kaleigh Rogers described her experiment banning all screens from her home for a month: no TV, no tablet, no smart phones, no computers.  The results were dramatic, and unlike with exercise or dieting, immediate. She experienced better concentration, found more time in her day, felt closer in her relationships, and gained a renewed sense of creativity. A Facebook commenter who conducted the same experiment described an almost “superhuman” focus and productivity.  Screens have profoundly shaped our lives, especially our minds and relationships. We need not be Luddites, but we can create boundaries and stick to them. Rather than allowing notifications, games, and texts to control our schedules and attention, we can control them, making time for relationships, concentration, and creativity. That doesn’t sound so superhuman...   For the Colson Center, I’m John Stonestreet.   For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org This Point was originally published on February 14, 2017.  

The podcast discusses the alarming increase in syphilis cases among newborn babies in the U.S. and emphasizes the importance of timely testing and treatment during pregnancy. It also explores the influence of the state on human behavior, critiques the lack of government-funded efforts to address risky sexual behavior, and highlights the importance of following God's design for sex to prevent negative consequences.

I didn’t think cancel culture would ever come for Anne Frank, but here we are. Parents of a German daycare center named after Frank proposed a name change because, they said, it was too difficult to explain the significance of Frank to their children. The director of the school agreed, and explained that a name “without political background” would be better.  After public backlash, the trustees reversed course, and for that we can be grateful. Anne Frank was a real girl who faced real horrors and met a real and horrible death. Erasing her memory helps no one.  History should not be edited to fit our comfort levels. Like real life, history has hard edges and unpleasant elements that don’t budge for contemporary fashion or fragile feelings. Its value lies in teaching us those hard lessons, not in conforming to what we wish were true. Anne Frank deserves better, and so do the kids learning her story today.  For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org  

Johannes Kepler, Scientist during the Scientific Revolution, challenges the accepted understanding of physics by defending Copernicus' heliocentric model of the universe. Kepler's discoveries led to the formulation of the three laws of planetary motion, driven by his faith and belief in the rationality of the universe.

Archaeological evidence suggests the existence of David and Solomon's kingdoms. Recent studies reveal remains that align with the Bible's account, challenging skepticism and supporting its reliability.