Breakpoint

The national champion in college football has been crowned. Players from both Ohio State and Notre Dame make news during the week for their outspoken faith. An inauguration, controversial sermons, and a host of executive orders made Washington D.C. a very lively place last week. And former Planned Parenthood head Cecile Richards passed away. Recommendations Breakpoint: Everybody Was Talking About Jesus Monday Night, even Scott Van Pelt WORLD: Ohio State’s season of purpose WORLD: Dystopia on a New York subway Segment 1 - Faith and Football Breakpoint: Everybody Was Talking About Jesus Monday Night, even Scott Van Pelt FOX: Riley Leonard on Ohio State and Notre Dame's faith Segment 2 - Wild Week in Washington TIME: ‘I Am Not Going to Apologize’: The Bishop Who Confronted Trump Speaks Out AP: Everything Trump did in the first executive orders and actions of his presidency Segment 3 - Former Planned Parenthood Leader Dies Washington Post: Former Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards dies at 67 __________ Become a monthly partner for the Colson Center at colsoncenter.org/monthly.

We are all theologians. The church needs good ones.  ___________ Support the ongoing production of Breakpoint by becoming a monthly partner at colsoncenter.org/monthly. 

But does God really care who wins the Super Bowl?  __________ Find more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment at Breakpoint.org. 

Discover groundbreaking archaeological evidence from Germany that could reshape our understanding of early Christianity. A remarkable silver scroll dating back to the 200s bears an inscription, hinting at a thriving Christian community despite challenging circumstances. This find suggests that Christianity may have spread more rapidly and extensively than previously believed, opening new avenues for historical inquiry.

When it comes to marriage, the GOP looks bluer than ever.  Related Resource What Would You Say?: Is Cohabitation Good for Relationships? ___________ Register for the upcoming Breakpoint Forum: A New Sexual Revolution at colsoncenter.org/phoenix. 

Chuck Colson on the uniqueness of this day.  Related Resources: What Would You Say?: Should Christians Vote? Breakpoint Forum: Should Christians Get Political? ___________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit Breakpoint.org.

This is the final week of the Biden administration. John and Maria look back at the political landscape. Professional and college athletes are getting more comfortable talking about their faith. What’s driving the trend? And the Andrew Tate debate has many asking, “What is Masculinity?” Segment 1 - Political Transition CNN: Key lines from President Joe Biden’s farewell address CBS: Meta ends diversity programs, joining McDonald's, Walmart and other major companies to back off DEI How the News Makes Us Dumb: The Death of Wisdom in an Information Society by C. John Sommerville Segment 2 - Faith in Sports John Stonestreet on Culture Friday: Faith, forgiveness, and football Christian Post: Hundreds gather, dozens baptized at revival event on Ohio State University campus Sports Spectrum: Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard believes 'this team trusts in Jesus' ahead of title game Athletes in Action Breakpoint: OU Softball Team and the Culture of Joy ACSI Rooted Conference Segment 3 - Christian Masculinity Breakpoint: Using Fathers to Close Prisons - Dr. Anthony Bradley __________ Register for the upcoming Breakpoint Forum: A New Sexual Revolution at colsoncenter.org/phoenix.  Become a monthly partner for the Colson Center at colsoncenter.org/monthly.  

The freak-out for “rights” is about image bearers at war with themselves. Christians can help.  What Would You Say?: I Don’t Like Abortion, but Should it be Illegal? __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit Breakpoint.org. 

One act of faith is using finances well.  Learn more about Compass and the resources they have for various demographics at compassfinancialministry.org. __________ Support the ongoing production of Breakpoint by becoming a monthly donor at colsoncenter.org/monthly. 

Making home ownership a Christian cause.  ___________ Find more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment at Breakpoint.org.