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Conservatives Must Know What to Conserve 01/21/2025

Conservatives Must Know What to Conserve When it comes to marriage, the GOP looks bluer than ever. Related Resource ___________ Register for the upcoming Breakpoint Forum: A New Sexual Revolution at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/34929195

Inauguration as “Covenant Renewal” 01/20/2025

Inauguration as “Covenant Renewal” Chuck Colson on the uniqueness of this day. Related Resources: ___________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/34899165

Political Transition, Faith in Sports, and Masculinity 01/17/2025

Political Transition, Faith in Sports, and Masculinity 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 Segment 2 - Faith in Sports Segment 3 - Christian Masculinity __________ Register for the upcoming Breakpoint Forum: A New Sexual Revolution at . Become a monthly partner for the Colson Center at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/34898290

The Post-Election, Pro-Choice Panic 01/17/2025

The Post-Election, Pro-Choice Panic The freak-out for “rights” is about image bearers at war with themselves. Christians can help. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/34885545

The Earth is the Lord’s... Including Our Money 01/16/2025

The Earth is the Lord’s... Including Our Money One act of faith is using finances well. Learn more about Compass and the resources they have for various demographics at . __________ Support the ongoing production of Breakpoint by becoming a monthly donor at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/34874400

Housing and Families 01/15/2025

Housing and Families Making home ownership a Christian cause. ___________ Find more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/34858520

Pixar’s LGBTQ Reversal 01/14/2025

Pixar’s LGBTQ Reversal Aggressive sex identity messaging may be in retreat in 2025. ___________ Register for the upcoming Breakpoint Forum: A New Sexual Revolution at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/34843310

Pimped Out by AI 01/13/2025

Pimped Out by AI The virtual sexual revolution and a new kind of tyranny. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/34808930

LA Fires, Global Persecution of Christians, and Facebook Exiles Fact Checkers 01/10/2025

LA Fires, Global Persecution of Christians, and Facebook Exiles Fact Checkers John and Maria discuss the devastating fires ravaging Southern California, a new report identifying Christians as the most persecuted religious group in the world, and Facebook does away with its fact checkers. Recommendations Segment 1 - LA Fires and Global Persecution of Christians Segment 2 - Facebook Exiles Fact Checkers Segment 3 - Pixar Drops Gay Character __________ Become a monthly partner for the Colson Center at . Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/34807605

West Virginia vs. Canada on Protecting Vulnerable Lives 01/10/2025

West Virginia vs. Canada on Protecting Vulnerable Lives How intentional laws can value life. __________ Find more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/34795800

Addicted to Dystopia 01/09/2025

Addicted to Dystopia Cultural narrative bends toward catastrophizing life, but Christians are anchored to something better. __________ Register for the upcoming Breakpoint Forum: A New Sexual Revolution at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/34780435

The Rising Belief in Miracles 01/08/2025

The Rising Belief in Miracles Is the growing belief in the supernatural an a la carte counterfeit? __________ Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference at . For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/34764470

Jihad and the History of Islam 01/07/2025

Jihad and the History of Islam Islamism in the Muslim and Christian world. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/34746690

The Magi, the Epiphany, and Ben Hur 01/06/2025

The Magi, the Epiphany, and Ben Hur The littlest known Christian holiday with major significance. __________ Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/34713575

New Year’s Day Terrorism, Bible Sales are Up Dramatically, and Remembering Jimmy Carter 01/03/2025

New Year’s Day Terrorism, Bible Sales are Up Dramatically, and Remembering Jimmy Carter The New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans has us taking a closer look at Jihad and Islam. And there’s been a spike in Bible sales this year. John and Maria look for reasons why. They also discuss the life and faith of former President Jimmy Carter. __________ Recommendation Segment 1 - New Year's Day Terrorism Segment 2 - Bible Sales Up Dramatically Segment 3 - Remembering Jimmy Carter __________ Become a monthly partner for the Colson Center at . Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/34713040

How the Spiral of Silence is Broken 01/03/2025

How the Spiral of Silence is Broken The simple act of speaking up can change a culture. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/34631580

Resolve to Rest, Not Rot 01/02/2025

Resolve to Rest, Not Rot Even our spare time should glorify God. __________ Find more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/34631075

John Newton, Amazing Grace, and New Year’s Day 01/01/2025

John Newton, Amazing Grace, and New Year’s Day How the hymn “Amazing Grace” can set right our hearts for the New Year. ___________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/34630745

Elections and the Kingdom of God 12/31/2024

Elections and the Kingdom of God Voting is a “good” Christians should do. ____________ We’re almost to our year-end goal, and our challenge grant has not only been met, but it’s been extended by another $100,000. You can help us get there by giving today at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/34630480

Christianity is a Cultural Good 12/30/2024

Christianity is a Cultural Good Even atheists recognize it’s better to live around Christians. __________ Strengthen the Church to move the world in 2025 by giving today at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/34595235

The Top Worldview Stories of 2024 12/27/2024

The Top Worldview Stories of 2024 John and Maria discuss the top six stories of the year, from AI to transgender politics. Recommendations Segment 1 - The Rise of AI Segment 2 - Shifts in the Transgender and Pro-life Movements Segment 3 - The Presidential Election and the Rise of Antisemitism __________ Learn more about donating your stocks to the Colson Center at . Double the impact of your gift to the Colson Center at . Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/34594840

The Shifting Ground of “Gender-Affirming Care” 12/27/2024

The Shifting Ground of “Gender-Affirming Care” A massive body of research proves the danger and deception of transition interventions for gender dysphoria. ___________ Strengthen the Church to move the world in 2025 by giving today at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/34592450

The Church in an AI Future 12/26/2024

The Church in an AI Future Christians must know their purpose to steer a world dominated by AI. _____________ Strengthen the Church to move the world in 2025 by giving today at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/34589000

When a Preborn Child Recognized the Messiah in the Womb 12/25/2024

When a Preborn Child Recognized the Messiah in the Womb How an often-overlooked detail in the Gospel of Luke reveals the value God places on preborn life. __________ Support the ongoing production of Breakpoint at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/34588565

The Majesty of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio 12/24/2024

The Majesty of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio Adding sacred text to original work to reveal a deep love for God. __________ Learn more about gifting your stocks to the Colson Center at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/34584500

What’s Wrong with Wanting Grandchildren? 12/23/2024

What’s Wrong with Wanting Grandchildren? With more millennials choosing no kids, would-be grandparents mourn the end of their family line. __________ Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/34554370

What Should We Do About School Shootings? Belief in Miracles on the Rise. And Christmas Recommendations 12/20/2024

What Should We Do About School Shootings? Belief in Miracles on the Rise. And Christmas Recommendations The shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin has reignited the discussion about how to stop the violence. A new study shows that those with a college education are increasingly believing in the supernatural. And John and Maria make some suggestions to enliven your Christmas. Christmas Season Recommendations Segment 1 - What Should We Do about School Shootings? Segment 2 - Belief in Miracles on the Rise __________ Learn more about donating your stocks to the Colson Center at . Double the impact of your gift to the Colson Center at . Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/34553285

Six Key Worldview Stories of 2024: The State of the Pro-Life Movement 12/20/2024

Six Key Worldview Stories of 2024: The State of the Pro-Life Movement The fight to protect the innocent saw many changes this year. ___________ Double the impact of your gift to the Colson Center through December at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/34540710

Why We Shouldn’t Just ‘Do Something’ 12/19/2024

Why We Shouldn’t Just ‘Do Something’ The cry to act for its own sake isn’t helpful in troubling times. __________ Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference at . Learn more about donating your stocks to the Colson Center at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/34521560

Syria and Just War Doctrine 12/18/2024

Syria and Just War Doctrine The case for Just War. __________ Double the impact of your gift to the Colson Center this month at . To learn more about making a stock donation visit . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/34494705

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