The First Thanksgiving. Should AI Run the Government? Wrong Beliefs about the Afterlife. And the Demographic Crisis in the Western World
Release Date: 11/28/2025
Christmas Eve From the Moon
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The Gospel story, recited by astronauts, that captivated the world. __________ Give to The Colson Center by December 31st for double the impact at
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Is Christmas a Pagan Holiday?
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Go ahead and put up that tree. __________ Give to The Colson Center by December 31st for double the impact at
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The Rich Theology of Christmas Carols
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Humming along to the truth of Scripture. __________ Give to The Colson Center by December 31st for double the impact at
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Islamic Terror in Australia, the Cancelling of Christmas, Foreign Mega Families and Notes on Being a Man
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John and Maria discuss the rise of anti-Semitism and Islamic violence, and how Western nations are responding to threats by cancelling Christmas. A WSJ piece describes how foreign elites are building families via surrogacy. And a new book provides an update on the crisis of masculinity. Recommendations Segment 1 – Australia Terror Attack Leisure: The Basis of Culture by Josef Pieper Segment 2 – Foreign Mega...
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CYE Nigerian Persecution
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While the world turns away, Christians must keep the persecuted in prayers and in the spotlight. __________ Give to The Colson Center by December 31st for double the impact at
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Cultivating Christmas Wonder
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T.S. Eliot’s poem captures the wonder, mystery, and even fear of Christmastime, anticipating Christ’s restoration of all things lost. __________ Register for CCNC at
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Art and Storytelling in a time of ‘Desecration’
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Having rejected a Creator, it’s no wonder that we’ve lost creativity. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to
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How a Culture of Slavery was Changed
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America’s long history in the fight to free all men. __________ Give to The Colson Center by December 31st for double the impact at
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Early Church Ethics
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When Christians don’t “get with the times,” they change empires. __________ To support the prodcution of Breakpoint and receive exlusive benefits, visit
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Classroom Discrimination at OU, A Rise in Brits Turning to Paganism, and Australia Bans Social Media for Minors
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A student at the University of Oklahoma receives a 0 for having the wrong view. A new study finds paganism is on the rise in the UK. And Australia looks to put concerns about social media’s impact on minors into law. Recommendations The Counterpoints Collection by Zondervan Academic Segment 1 – News Headlines by Justin Brierley by G. K. Chesterton by G. K. Chesterton Segment 2 – Social Media Ban for Minors in Australia ...
info_outlineSarah Stonestreet joins John this week to talk about the first Thanksgiving. New research finds a lot of young voters would like AI to control parts of our government. A new Barna study reveals a lot of Christians are confused about the Bible’s teaching about the afterlife. And the long predicted demographic winter is upon us.
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Segment 1 – The First Thanksgiving
Segment 2 – 41% of young voters say they’d give AI government power
Segment 3 – New Research: Distorted Beliefs About Our Post-Death Experience
Segment 4 - Demographic Destiny of UK
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