The American Eagle Ad, Acosta Interviews AI, and Changing Grok’s Mind
Release Date: 08/08/2025
What Made the West
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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 .
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President Trump and the Hope of Heaven
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Broadening Death and Cheapening Life: The Organ “Shortage”
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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.
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Is Penal Substitutionary Atonement “Knocked Out”?
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Five Courageous Christians
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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 .
info_outlineAn American Eagle jeans ad is called a rise of Nazism. A CNN reporter uses AI to talk to a long-dead teenager. And John and Katy Faust talk about Katy challenging an assertion made by AI’s Grok.
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Segment 3 - Talking to Grok
Segment 4 - Questions and Recommendations
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