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The Gap Between Bible Sales and Bible Reading 04/03/2025

The Gap Between Bible Sales and Bible Reading The time has never been better to help people consume the Word, not just have it on their shelves. __________ Sign up for the self-paced Colson Educators course, Worldview Formation, at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/35982750

Stop Lying to Women 04/02/2025

Stop Lying to Women It’s good to want babies. Related Resources ___________ Register for the upcoming Breakpoint Forum: A New Sexual Revolution at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/35967750

The Problem with Christian ‘Worldview’ 04/01/2025

The Problem with Christian ‘Worldview’ No matter the label, it’s all His, and that’s the view by which to navigate life. Related Resource ___________ For more information or to apply for the Colson Fellows Program visit colsonfellows.org. /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/35950250

Are Men Returning to Church? 03/31/2025

Are Men Returning to Church? Young men are searching for meaning and looking to the Church. Related Resource ____________ Register for the next Breakpoint Forum on A New Sexual Revolution at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/35915360

Defunding Planned Parenthood and the Ethics of “Bodyoids" 03/28/2025

Defunding Planned Parenthood and the Ethics of “Bodyoids" President Trump threatens to defund Planned Parenthood. Will it happen? And scientists suggest growing human bodies to be used for body parts. Recommendations Segment 1 - Defunding Planned Parenthood Segment 2 - Ethics of “Bodyoids" __________ Register for the next Breakpoint Forum on A New Sexual Revolution at . Restore hope and make communities safer by partnering with Prison Fellowship at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/35912265

IVF’s Own “House of Horrors” 03/28/2025

IVF’s Own “House of Horrors” Loose laws for in vitro fertilization have allowed for appalling assaults on human rights. ______________ Restore hope and make communities safer by partnering with Prison Fellowship at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/35894000

The Big Problem of Student Behavior 03/27/2025

The Big Problem of Student Behavior Disciplining with a Christian worldview makes all the difference. Related Resource Learn more about the Colson Educators program at . __________ Get your copy of Being the Church in a Post-Christian Culture by S. Michael Craven at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/35878865

The Short Shelf Life of ‘Inevitable’ Movements 03/26/2025

The Short Shelf Life of ‘Inevitable’ Movements Cultural fads are flashes in the pan because the future belongs to Christ alone. __________ Restore hope and make communities safer by partnering with Prison Fellowship at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/35862035

No, All Religions Don’t Lead to God 03/25/2025

No, All Religions Don’t Lead to God If everybody’s religion is right, then no one can be wrong ... right? ______________ Sign up for free access to 200+ expert-led videos addressing topics like gender, identity, and purpose at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/35846460

It’s Often Wiser to Not Post at All 03/24/2025

It’s Often Wiser to Not Post at All Believe it or not, the social media-sphere will live another day without our every opinion. __________ Register your student for Summit Ministries with a special discount code at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/35815060

Dismantling the Department of Education, the Ethics of Immigration Policy, and Investigation of the SBC Concludes 03/21/2025

Dismantling the Department of Education, the Ethics of Immigration Policy, and Investigation of the SBC Concludes President Trump moves forward with his plans to scrap the Department of Education. John and Maria discuss the ethics of immigration and deportation. And the Department of Justice ends its investigation of the Southern Baptist Convention. Recommendations Segment 1 - Dismantling the Department of Education Segment 2 - The Ethics of Immigration Policy Segment 3 - Investigation of the SBC Concludes __________ Use code BREAKPOINT25 at checkout for a discount on registration for Summit Ministries worldview training camp at . Register for the next Breakpoint Forum on A New Sexual Revolution at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/35813465

The Moral Monsters of a Post-Christian World 03/21/2025

The Moral Monsters of a Post-Christian World Without God, opposing cultural forces look awfully alike. ___________ Register your student for a 12-day worldview conference with Summit Ministries at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/35798310

Some Good News from College Campuses 03/20/2025

Some Good News from College Campuses Tens of thousands are responding to the Gospel message of salvation at campuses nationwide. __________ Sign up for the Colson Educators course Navigating Cancel Culture: Holding Fast to Truth and Love in a Hostile World at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/35782455

Culture Is Bigger Than Policy 03/19/2025

Culture Is Bigger Than Policy Executive orders lose weight when worldviews are at war. __________ Get access to over 200 expert-led videos on topics like identity, culture, and theology at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/35767475

Will AI Replace Reading? 03/18/2025

Will AI Replace Reading? Empty libraries and human-less humans. Related Resources __________ Register for the upcoming Lighthouse Voices with Dr. Jeff Myers at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/35737930

Disability Awareness Month 03/17/2025

Disability Awareness Month The Bible’s “policy” on disability is dignity, inclusion, and care. __________ Register for the upcoming Breakpoint Forum: A New Sexual Revolution at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/35701065

The “Good Ol Days” of Social Media? Why We Should Still Have Reasons for the Hope Within Us 03/14/2025

The “Good Ol Days” of Social Media? Why We Should Still Have Reasons for the Hope Within Us A Facebook whistleblower makes a strange claim about social media. And the role of the intellect in forming a Christian worldview. Recommendations Segment 1 - Is Social Media Good? Segment 2 - In Defense of Thinking __________ Use code BREAKPOINT25 at checkout for a discount on registration for Summit Ministries worldview training camp at . Learn more about the Colson Fellows Program at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/35700395

The Long, Faithful Obedience of William Wilberforce 03/14/2025

The Long, Faithful Obedience of William Wilberforce Obeying the call of God even when the fruits are far out of sight. ___________ Can We Help the Next Generation Find True Happiness? Register for the upcoming Lighthouse Voices event featuring Dr. Jeff Myers at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/35677300

Persecution in Syria and the World 03/13/2025

Persecution in Syria and the World There are no borders when it comes to attacks on the Church and the call to pray and help. ___________ Register your student for a Summit Minstires worldview conference and recieve a special discount at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/35659645

What Spiderman Got Right and Wicked Got Wrong 03/12/2025

What Spiderman Got Right and Wicked Got Wrong We need heroes to be viewed through a lens of true good and evil. __________ Register for the upcoming Breakpoint Forum: A New Sexual Revolution at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/35645825

Kids From Strong Families Less Likely to Fall in Love with Robots 03/11/2025

Kids From Strong Families Less Likely to Fall in Love with Robots Why some are more vulnerable to AI ‘relationships’ than others. Related Resource ____________ Sign up for a free account with the Identity Project at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/35617425

Don’t Follow Your Heart 03/10/2025

Don’t Follow Your Heart When it comes to finding true happiness, do the opposite of what culture says. __________ Register for the Identity Project websinar on Tuesday, March 11 featuring Dr. Kathy Koch at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/35580315

How Christianity Changed the Way the World Sees Disability, What Many Miss about Happiness, and New Study on Trans Surgery 03/07/2025

How Christianity Changed the Way the World Sees Disability, What Many Miss about Happiness, and New Study on Trans Surgery John and Maria discuss DJ Daniel, Disability Awareness Month, and Christian history. Also, the idea that being “unencumbered" by responsibilities and dependents is the way to happiness is just wrong. And a new study puts another nail in the coffin of those pushing surgical mutilation for gender confusion. Recommendations Segment 1 - Disability Awareness Month Segment 2 - The Key to Happiness Segment 3 - New Study on Trans Surgery __________ Use code BREAKPOINT25 at checkout for a discount on registration for Summit Ministries worldview training camp at . Learn more about the Colson Fellows Program at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/35578345

Americans Still Want Children 03/07/2025

Americans Still Want Children Babies are on the brain for a generation raised in an anti-kid culture. Related Resource ___________ Sign up for the Hope Always course at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/35564740

Live by Executive Order, Die by Executive Order 03/06/2025

Live by Executive Order, Die by Executive Order The Trump administration is arming parents to take back rights, but it can’t start and stop at the Oval.\ Related Resource ___________ Register for the upcoming Identity Project webinar with Dr. Kathy Koch: How is Identity Formed and What Makes it Healthy at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/35552270

Why the HENRYs Aren’t Happy 03/05/2025

Why the HENRYs Aren’t Happy It turns out wealth isn’t the key to wellness. __________ Register for the next Breakpoint Forum: A New Sexual revolution at . Get your copy of Full Time: Work and the Meaning of Life by David Bahnsen with your gift of any amount to the Colson Center at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/35537175

The Rise of Technopaganism 03/04/2025

The Rise of Technopaganism The gods of technology, demons and all. __________ Sign up for a free account with the Identity Porject at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/35520740

Is There Such a Thing as Judeo-Christianity? 03/03/2025

Is There Such a Thing as Judeo-Christianity? Examining the philosophical and worldview relationship, past and present. ___________ Register for the upcoming Lighthouse Voices: /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/35486625

A Moment for Renewing Education and the Consequences of Over-Diagnosing Prenatal Conditions 02/28/2025

A Moment for Renewing Education and the Consequences of Over-Diagnosing Prenatal Conditions Big changes are being proposed to how we do education in America. The Phoenix Declaration offers a helpful framework for what education should look like. And increasingly parents are being encouraged to abort based on prenatal diagnoses that are often wrong. Recommendations Segment 1 - Phoenix Declaration on Education Segment 2 - Prenatal Diagnoses __________ Get your copy of Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life by David L. Bahnsen with your gift of any amount at . Learn more about the Colson Fellows Program at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/35485465

How to Fix Education 02/28/2025

How to Fix Education The Phoenix Declaration offers a roadmap for a system that has gone off the rails. __________ Get a copy of Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life by David Bahnsen with your gift of any amount to the Colson Center this month at . Learn more about the Colson Fellows Program at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/35472785

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