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Remembering William Wilberforce, More Islamic Violence in Africa, and What It (Really) Means to Treat Infertility

Release Date: 08/01/2025

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How should we now live in this time and in this place? Related Resource Get updates on the Truth Rising documentary at . _____________ Get digital access to the 2025 Colson Center National Conference with your gift at .

The Purpose of Our Technologies

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Reflecting on the Life of Dr. James Dobson, a Golden Opportunity for Christian Education, and a Quiet Revival in the U.K.

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John and Maria discuss the news of the week including the death of Dr. James Dobson and President Trump’s remarks on getting to heaven. Also, many parents are beginning to question public education. And are we on the brink of revival in Europe? Recommendations Segment 1 - Passing of Dr. Dobson and Headline News Segment 2 - Golden Opportunity for Christian Education Segment 3 - Is There a Quiet Revival? __________ Stay up to date on Truth Rising, premiering September 5, at . Join the Colson Center as a Cornerstone Monthly Partner at .

President Trump and the Hope of Heaven

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Broadening Death and Cheapening Life: The Organ “Shortage”

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The Bible may not talk about organ donation, but it does have a lot to say about life. _____________ Get updates for the Truth Rising documentary at .

BONUS: The Tech Exit with Clare Morell

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Maria Baer discusses freeing kids from smartphones with Clare Morell, researcher and advocate for children’s rights with the Ethics and Public Policy Center. Clare’s new book, The Tech Exit, is available now.

Is Penal Substitutionary Atonement “Knocked Out”?

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How some get the work on the Cross wrong. _______________ Join the Colson Center as a Cornerstone Partner at .

Five Courageous Christians

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Take heart, this civilizational moment has some warriors. _____________ Get updates for the Truth Rising documentary at .

Worldviews and Tragedy

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A Very Full Week of Worldview in the News, Truth Rising, and the Future of Making Babies

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John and Maria tackle a heavy news week full of worldview concerns… including the Little Sisters of the Poor, school-funded abortions in VA, mandated mental health exams in Illinois, the UK Women’s March, and Kim Davis. Also, will the future of making babies be in a lab? Recommendations Segment 1 - Worldview Concerns in the News Segment 2 - Truth Rising Preview with Jim Daly Segment 3 - The Future of Reproduction __________ Stay up to date on Truth Rising, premiering September 5, at . Sign up for Hope Always at .

More Episodes

William Wilberforce is remembered for his two great aims: the abolition of slavery and advancing public morality. Another horrific attack on Christians in the Congo, and the stories surrounding IVF and surrogacy keep getting stranger.

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Amazing Grace (2006)

Segment 1 - Wilberforce Day and an Attack in the Congo

Breakpoint: The Long, Faithful Obedience of William Wilberforce

Associated Press: An attack on a Congolese church killed nearly 40 worshippers. Here’s what to know

The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements by Eric Hoffer

Segment 2 - IVF & Surrogacy

The Free Press: One Embryo. Three Parents. The Future Is Already Here.

The Daily Citizen: Baby Should Be Immediately Removed from Convicted Child Predator

The Free Press: What I Went Through to Meet My Daughter

Ethics and Public Policy Center: First-of-its-Kind Resource Recommends a New Response to the Nation’s Infertility Crisis

Ethics and Public Policy Center: Introduction to Restorative Reproductive Medicine