A New Pope, People Turn to AI for Religion, and When is Error Heresy?
Release Date: 05/09/2025
Antisemitic Violence, Being the Church, and What N.T. Wright Said about Abortion
Breakpoint
Critical theory was on display in the media’s reaction to last week’s terror attack in Colorado. The Colson Center wrapped up its national conference on Being the Church. And John and Maria reflect on N. T. Wright’s controversial thoughts on abortion. Recommendations Segment 1 - Antisemitic Attack in Colorado Segment 2 - Colson Center National Conference and Concerns for Nigeria Segment 3 - NT Wright on Abortion Segment 3 - Listener Questions __________ Be a part of restoring what's broken by giving before June 30 at Join the Cornerstone Monthly Partners at .
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A Double Standard on Terrorism
Breakpoint
What the Boulder attack and the rise of antisemitic violence in the U.S. says about society’s critical mood. ____________ Sign up for the free course, Hope Always: How to Be a Force for Life in a Culture of Suicide at .
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No, the Children of Divorce Are Not ‘Fine’
Breakpoint
The largest ever of its kind study reveals the truth about kids and divorce. Related Resource __________ Be a part of restoring what's broken by giving today at .
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Don’t Reinvent the Flat Tire
Breakpoint
Spirituality-seekers are trending, but what they’re looking for is easily found. Related Resource __________ Register today for the ACSI Rooted Conference at .
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AI is Not Your Friend
Breakpoint
Tech gurus are monetizing the epidemic of loneliness, and there are victims. Related Resource _____________ Learn the challenges facing families today—and how the Church can respond—with the “Why Family?” video series at . Make your gift by June 30 to strengthen the Church over the next year at .
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BONUS: A Faithful Alternative to “Pride Month” with Robert P. George
Breakpoint
John Stonestreet spoke with Professor Robert P. George of Princeton University to discuss Fidelity Month, an alternative to the “Pride Month” celebrations that have marked this month for so long. Additional Resources by Robert P. George by Robert P. George and Cornel West
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DEI and the Vibe Shift: Why Fidelity is Better than Pride
Breakpoint
As so-called “Pride Month” begins, Christians must recommit to our most important relationships. ________________ Register for the 2025 Great Lakes Symposium, “Truth, Love, and Humor: Faith Without Fear” at . Learn more about Fidelity Month at .
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A Christian Camp Sues Colorado, the Supreme Court Refuses to Hear the Case of Banned T-shirt Proclaiming There Are Only Two Genders, and Boundaries in Entertainment
Breakpoint
A Christian camp is challenging a Colorado law that forces them to adopt gender ideology. The Supreme Court refuses to hear the case of a Massachusetts student who was sent home for wearing a t-shirt with a traditional message. And what should you watch and what should you avoid? Recommendations Segment 1 - Christian Camp Sues Colorado ADF: ADF: ADF: ADF: Segment 2 - Boundaries in Entertainment Segment 3 - Recommendations __________ Help the Church be the Church by giving before June 30 at . Attend a Colson Fellows Informational Webinar at .
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Kanye, Hitler, and the Marks of True Conversion
Breakpoint
It’s all level at the foot of the Cross. ____________ Register for the Great Lakes Symposium: Truth, Love, and Humor and .
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Why the Ascension of Christ Matters
Breakpoint
The Ascension wasn’t merely Jesus leaving the Earth, but the sitting in authority and power on His eternal throne. Related Resource ____________ Join the Colson Center as a Cornerstone Partner at .
info_outlineRobert Prevost has been elected Pope Leo XIV. What should we be looking for in the new leader? A new law in Washington calls religious freedom into question in cases of reporting abuse. AI-fueled spiritual fantasies and psychosis are destroying families and lives. John and Maria offer a framework on discerning truth from heresy in different religions and denominations.
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Segment 1 - New Pope Elected and State Shenanigans
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Segment 2 - AI-Fueled Psychosis
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Segment 3 - Mormonism and Denominational Differences
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Segment 4 - Listener Questions
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Breakpoint: Messing with Imago Dei
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