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Stumbling Toward Utopia 11/21/2024

Stumbling Toward Utopia Tim Goeglein on finding a way out of the bad ideas of the 1960s. ___________ Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference before November 30th for special early pricing at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/34052796

The Sexual Revolution (Taylor’s Version) 11/20/2024

The Sexual Revolution (Taylor’s Version) The poet of our day is wrong about women. __________ Support the ongoing production of Breakpoint by becoming a monthly partner of the Colson Center at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/33996967

Who’s to Blame for Bad Weather? 11/19/2024

Who’s to Blame for Bad Weather? The Creation and the uselessness of man. Related Resources __________ Give your best gift toward our $350k match now at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/33980467

The Restlessness of the “Spiritual but Not Religious” 11/18/2024

The Restlessness of the “Spiritual but Not Religious” Belief in Self unsettles the soul. ___________ Give your best gift toward our $350k match now at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/33949582

The Spiral of Silence, Celebrities in Politics, and Would-Be Grandparents 11/15/2024

The Spiral of Silence, Celebrities in Politics, and Would-Be Grandparents Some taboo topics among pundits on mainstream media are beginning to show signs of breaking down. The recent presidential campaign exposed a new reality; celebrities don’t hold as much influence over voters as many thought. And a new trend is emerging in the family, would-be grandparents who aren’t sure how to raise the topic with their adult children. Recommendations Segment 1 - Spiral of Silence Segment 2 - Celebritism in Politics Segment 3 - Grandparents __________ Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference at . Support the ongoing production of Breakpoint by becoming a monthly partner at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/33948082

The Church in an AI Future 11/15/2024

The Church in an AI Future Christians must know their purpose to steer a world dominated by AI. __________ Give your best gift towards our 350k match now at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/33938232

Woke History on the Left and Right 11/14/2024

Woke History on the Left and Right We should wrestle with the past, but ultimately our allegiance is with Christ our King. __________ Register for the 2025 ACSI Rooted Educator Worldview Summit at . Use code ROOTED80 through December 31 for $80 off registration. /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/33919282

Gen Z Sours on Social Media 11/13/2024

Gen Z Sours on Social Media Are digital natives going to raise their children screen-free? __________ Register for the 2025 Colson Center Nation Conference in Louisville, Kentucky at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/33902687

Can We Make Moral Judgments About Other Cultures? 11/12/2024

Can We Make Moral Judgments About Other Cultures? Yes, with the right criteria of eternal truths. __________ Register for the upcoming Lighthouse Voices: What is the True Meaning of Love? with Dr. Os Guiness at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/33886937

Bioethics and Big Sheep 11/11/2024

Bioethics and Big Sheep If cloning farm animals is illegal, should society clone children? __________ Register for the Colson Fellows Church Affiliate Informational Webinar on November 14 at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/33853892

Election 2024 11/08/2024

Election 2024 John Stonestreet and Maria Baer break down the results of this week’s election from the presidential race to state ballot initiatives. Recommendations and Segment 1 - 2024 Election Segment 2 - State Initiatives Segment 3 - Impact of the Election and More State Initiatives __________ Reserve your spot for the next Lighthouse Voices event: A New Sexual Revolution with Os Guinness at . Register for the Colson Fellows Church Affiliate Informational Webinar on November 14 at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/33853537

Hope in Suffering 11/08/2024

Hope in Suffering Our Savior was hung on a cross to rescue us ... do we need to complain? Register for the upcoming Lighthouse Voices: What is the True Meaning of Love? with Dr. Os Guiness at . __________ Support the ongoing production of Breakpoint by becoming a monthly partner of the Colson Center at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/33841977

The New Sexual Revolution 11/07/2024

The New Sexual Revolution Our culture is primed for a life-giving change that only Christianity offers. Register for the upcoming Lighthouse Voices: What is the True Meaning of Love? with Dr. Os Guinness at . __________ Register for the Colson Fellows Church Affiliate Informational Webinar at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/33821830

Church and State 11/06/2024

Church and State How Christianity invented the conflict between church and state. __________ Register for the ACSI Rooted Conference at . Use code ROOTED80 at checkout for $80 off registration through December 31. /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/33801077

Yes, Vote, but Resist the Political Illusion 11/05/2024

Yes, Vote, but Resist the Political Illusion Christian discipleship should offer the way forward. __________ Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference: Be the Church at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/33785487

Progressive “Christian Nationalism” 11/04/2024

Progressive “Christian Nationalism” When the left mixes religion with politics, liberal journalists call it "inspiring". __________ Register for Lighthouse Voices: /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/33745492

Tuesday’s Election, A Buried Study on Puberty Blockers, and a Grieving Mom Sues an AI Chat Bot Company 11/01/2024

Tuesday’s Election, A Buried Study on Puberty Blockers, and a Grieving Mom Sues an AI Chat Bot Company John Stonestreet explains why Tuesday’s election is being called “the most consequential election in our lifetime.” A researcher is blocking the release of a study on puberty blockers because she doesn’t like the findings. And we discovered this week another danger from artificial intelligence. Recommendations Segment 1 - Tuesday's Election Segment 2 - Buried Study on Puberty Blockers Segment 3 - Grieving Mom Sues an AI Chat Bot Company __________ Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference: Be the Church at . Reserve your spot for the next Lighthouse Voices event: A New Sexual Revolution with Os Guinness at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/33744592

Time to Call Off All Bets: The Scourge of Sports Gambling 11/01/2024

Time to Call Off All Bets: The Scourge of Sports Gambling The addiction of gambling hits not just in dollars, but in human lives. __________ Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/33706097

To Boo or Not to Boo 10/31/2024

To Boo or Not to Boo Paul’s instructions to think on truth, loveliness, and purity can guide us through the holiday. __________ Register for the upcoming Lighthouse Voices: featuring Dr. Os Guinness at colsoncenter.org/lighthouse. /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/33694142

Are We Seeing an Education Reformation? 10/30/2024

Are We Seeing an Education Reformation? Choice, faith, and parental sway are returning to the educational system. __________ Support the ongoing production of Breakpoint by becoming a monthly partner at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/33670157

No, Religious Freedom is Not “Safer Than Ever” 10/29/2024

No, Religious Freedom is Not “Safer Than Ever” Wins in court say more about the nation’s founding documents than about its appetite for religious tolerance. ___________ Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/33650242

BONUS: “Stumbling Toward Utopia” with Tim Goeglein 10/29/2024

BONUS: “Stumbling Toward Utopia” with Tim Goeglein John Stonestreet spoke with Tim Goeglein, Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family, to discuss the impact of the cultural worldview shifts of the 1960s in America. Additional Resources /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/33653167

Raising Kids in a Secular Age 10/28/2024

Raising Kids in a Secular Age Pulling kids from public school might be necessary, but speaking up is too. Receive your copy of What Do I Say When...? by Andrew and Christian Walker and a year-long subscription to the Identity Project with your gift of any amount to the Colson Center this month at . __________ Register for the Colson Fellows Church Affiliate Informational Webinar at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/33615572

Where to Find a Spouse, Biden Wants Free Over-the-Counter Contraceptives, Politics from the Pulpit 10/25/2024

Where to Find a Spouse, Biden Wants Free Over-the-Counter Contraceptives, Politics from the Pulpit A new study is out showing where people find their spouse, and the change over time is fascinating. The Biden administration is doubling down on its all-out support for abortion with a plan to make contraceptives free. And churchgoers overwhelmingly want their pastors to talk about politics. Recommendations Segment 1 - Where to Find a Spouse Segment 2 - Biden Wants Free Over-the-Counter Birth Control Segment 3 - Politics from the Pulpit __________ Receive a copy of What Do I Say When...? by Andrew and Christian Walker and a year-long subscription to the Identity Project with your gift of any amount to the Colson Center this month at . Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference: Be the Church at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/33606482

The State of Religious Freedom 10/25/2024

The State of Religious Freedom Support for religious liberty is in decline. ____________ Support the ongoing production of the Breakpoint podcast by becoming a monthly partner at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/33600412

Panel Exposes Lies Surrounding Abortion Amendments 10/24/2024

Panel Exposes Lies Surrounding Abortion Amendments In the few days before the election, Christians should speak truth about extreme ballot measures. __________ Register for the ACSI Rooted Conference by December 31 to save $80 with the promo code ROOTED80 at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/33590152

The Pot Experiment Has Been a Disaster 10/23/2024

The Pot Experiment Has Been a Disaster If marijuana definitively destroys lives, should we be free to smoke? __________ Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/33574897

The Decline of Dating Apps 10/22/2024

The Decline of Dating Apps It turns out, love isn’t a product. __________ Register for the Colson Fellows Church Affiliate Informational Webinar at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/33549622

The New Business Model of Planned Parenthood 10/21/2024

The New Business Model of Planned Parenthood The abortion colossus is now the leading provider of hormone treatments for teens. __________ Get your copy of What Do I Say When...? by Andrew and Christian Walker and a year-long subscription to the Identity Project with your gift of any amount to the Colson Center this month at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/33515937

Talking to Your Children About Tough Topics 10/18/2024

Talking to Your Children About Tough Topics If you’re a parent, you know a time is coming when your child will ask uncomfortable questions about the culturally confused time in which we live. John and Sarah Stonestreet talk to Andrew and Christian Walker about what to say when those questions come your way. Resources and Recommendations Get your copy of What Do I Say When...? with your gift of any amount to the Colson Center this month at . __________ Register for the ACSI's Rooted Conference at , using code ROOTED80 to save $80 before December 31. /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/33515472

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