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Abortion Has Become a Religious Rite, not Just a Legal “Right” 03/30/2026

Abortion Has Become a Religious Rite, not Just a Legal “Right” We must protect every vulnerable life and support every vulnerable mother and father every chance we are given. __________ Applications for next year’s class are now open, and you can learn more at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/40646105

Finnish Lawmaker Found Guilty of ‘Insult.' Moody Students Win Right to Stay in Chicago Classrooms. Jury Finds Social Media Harmful. And the Deaths of Kermit Gosnell and Paul Ehrlich 03/27/2026

Finnish Lawmaker Found Guilty of ‘Insult.' Moody Students Win Right to Stay in Chicago Classrooms. Jury Finds Social Media Harmful. And the Deaths of Kermit Gosnell and Paul Ehrlich John and Maria discuss three lawsuits in the news; the guilty verdict for a Finnish lawmaker over an “insult”; Moody student teachers can stay in Chicago classrooms as part of their training. And a Jury finds Meta harms children. Also, how should Christians view the deaths of Kermit Gosnell and Paul Ehrlich. Recommendations Segment 1 – News Headlines Segment 2 – Deaths of Gosnell and Ehrlich Segment 3 – Christian Worldview and Morality /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/40646075

Seeking Beauty and Finding God 03/27/2026

Seeking Beauty and Finding God It seems God values beauty for beauty’s sake. __________ Register for our Church Leadership Summit at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/40639195

Thomas Jefferson, the Hypocrite? 03/26/2026

Thomas Jefferson, the Hypocrite? Understanding the divide between America’s Christian ideals and its history of slavery. __________ Applications for next year’s class are now open, and you can learn more at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/40624930

An Ecumenism of the Trenches 03/25/2026

An Ecumenism of the Trenches The truth matters, and it matters more than our tribe. __________ Join the movement by visiting . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/40608335

Paul Ehrlich: When Bad Ideas Grow Feet and Start Walking 03/24/2026

Paul Ehrlich: When Bad Ideas Grow Feet and Start Walking The tragic legacy of the book, The Population Bomb. __________ Join us for our 2026 Rooted Educator Worldview Summit by visiting . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/40597600

Calling in Real Time 03/23/2026

Calling in Real Time We cannot know what God might do with our obedience. __________ Grab your ticket to CCNC before they sell out completely at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/40560505

Formed and Called to Serve the Kingdom of Christ 03/20/2026

Formed and Called to Serve the Kingdom of Christ We talk with three Colson Fellows who share their experiences with the program and how they’ve used it later in their lives to live with clarity, confidence and courage. Segment 1 – What Attracts People to the Fellows Program Segment 2 – Fellowship and Learning Through Cohorts Segment 3 – Application, Discipleship and Being Equipped for the Moment /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/40560515

The Bible Does Not Support Abortion 03/20/2026

The Bible Does Not Support Abortion Key Scripture that pro-abortionists point to and why life in the womb wins every time. __________ Join us for our 2026 Rooted Educator Worldview Summit by visiting . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/40546690

The Human Brain Is Better than Artificial Ones 03/19/2026

The Human Brain Is Better than Artificial Ones Human intelligence is far too complex to have happened by chance. __________ Access Truth Rising The Study for FREE by visiting . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/40531665

A Nation Under God 03/18/2026

A Nation Under God As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, it is essential to reflect on the role of the Bible and Christianity in shaping the country. __________ Help us keep the Colson Fellows program affordable by visiting . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/40516120

The Story of St. Patrick 03/17/2026

The Story of St. Patrick Of the thousands of green-clad parade-goers, marchers, and partiers today, few know about Patrick, the man for whom today’s holiday is named. __________ Register for our Church Leadership Summit at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/40503320

Yes, Jesus Had a God Complex 03/16/2026

Yes, Jesus Had a God Complex A UK study found teens think Jesus is offensive, and they’re right. __________ Register for America Reads the Bible at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/40446475

A Proposed Mifepristone Ban, The Bible According to James Talarico, Purity Culture and Art and the Christian 03/13/2026

A Proposed Mifepristone Ban, The Bible According to James Talarico, Purity Culture and Art and the Christian A proposal in Congress that would impact the abortion pill. A Senate candidate from Texas has some strange theological ideas. The good and bad side of purity culture. And should Christians be connoisseurs of today’s art? Segment 1 – Proposed Mifepristone Ban; The Bible According to Talarico Segment 2 – Purity Culture Segment 3 – The State of Conservative Art Segment 4 - Questions and Comments /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/40446405

Talarico and the Zombie Gospel of Thomas 03/13/2026

Talarico and the Zombie Gospel of Thomas Adding text to Scripture because it’s “progressive” might score secular points, but it doesn't make it truer. __________ Partner with thousands of others in supporting The Colson Center by visiting . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/40418330

Supreme Court Upholds Parental Rights 03/12/2026

Supreme Court Upholds Parental Rights The biblical authority parents have over their children is a sphere the state cannot, and should not, contravene. __________ Ready to deepen your faith? Visit /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/40404330

"Jesus Would Have Baked the Cake" 03/11/2026

"Jesus Would Have Baked the Cake" . . . and other nonsense Jesus would not have done. __________ Access Truth Rising The Study for FREE by visiting . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/40389870

A Burning Passion 03/10/2026

A Burning Passion Chuck Colson’s daily prayer was to light the marketplace of ideas afire with Gospel truth. __________ Register for our Church Leadership Summit at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/40374230

A Reverse March Through the Institutions? 03/09/2026

A Reverse March Through the Institutions? Businesses are returning to “business as usual” on ideological issues. __________ Help us keep the Colson Fellows program affordable by visiting . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/40345580

Iran and the Just War Theory, The Decline of LGB+ and Dating, and the Supreme Court Stops California’s School Transgender Policy 03/06/2026

Iran and the Just War Theory, The Decline of LGB+ and Dating, and the Supreme Court Stops California’s School Transgender Policy As war rages in the Middle East, John and Maria talk about what makes a just war. New studies show a sharp decline in both those identifying as LGB+ and in heterosexuals dating. And The Supreme Court stops California schools from keeping parents in the dark, for now. Recommendations Segment 1 – Iran and the Just War Theory Segment 2 – The Decline of LGB+ and Dating Segment 3 – CA School Transgender Policy Stopped /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/40345560

Jimmy Lai and the Cost of Convictions 03/06/2026

Jimmy Lai and the Cost of Convictions Jailing dissidents is a standard operating procedure for Communist dictatorships, but Lai is no standard dissident. _________ Partner with thousands of others in supporting The Colson Center by visiting colsoncenter.org/cornerstone /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/40331730

Why Gen Z “Nones” Are Reconsidering Religion 03/05/2026

Why Gen Z “Nones” Are Reconsidering Religion The Zoomers aren’t religious, but the ones going to church are seeking depth. __________ Access Truth Rising The Study for FREE by visiting . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/40319755

Why Quarter-Zips are Suddenly so Popular 03/04/2026

Why Quarter-Zips are Suddenly so Popular The “lost boys” rebelling in all the right ways. __________ Help us keep the Colson Fellows program affordable by visiting . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/40304250

Just War in Iran? 03/03/2026

Just War in Iran? It’s essential for Christians to think like Christians about anything, including current world affairs. ___________ Help us keep the Colson Fellows program affordable by visiting . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/40288545

BONUS: Iran and Just War 03/03/2026

BONUS: Iran and Just War Dr. Eric Patterson joins John Stonestreet in discussing how Christians can navigate a just war with Iran. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/40289095

Demographics, Decline, and the Hope of the Church 03/02/2026

Demographics, Decline, and the Hope of the Church Some denominations are aging out. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/40256570

The State of the Union, Backtracking on Trans Surgeries, Student Mental Health, More Religious Harassment in Colorado and Did Jesus Have a God Complex? 02/27/2026

The State of the Union, Backtracking on Trans Surgeries, Student Mental Health, More Religious Harassment in Colorado and Did Jesus Have a God Complex? John and Maria take a look at the highlights and lowlights of President Trump’s State of the Union speech. More medical institutions and professionals are rethinking their past support of gender affirming care. And Colorado continues to lead the nation in the harassment of Christians. Recommendations Segment 1 – State of the Union Segment 2 – Backtracking on Trans Surgeries; Student Mental Health Segment 3 – More Religious Harassment in Colorado; Did Jesus Have a God Complex? /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/40256590

We Want to Believe 02/27/2026

We Want to Believe A far-reaching hoax over a century ago reveals something about our searching souls. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/40245460

The Reality of Identity 02/26/2026

The Reality of Identity First, Whose are we? __________ For additional resources, or to download and share this commentary, visit /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/40234935

Colorado Prostitution Without Consequences 02/25/2026

Colorado Prostitution Without Consequences Is legalizing “sex work” no big deal for society? __________ Want to be a part of equipping Christians? Make a gift to the Colson Center today by visiting . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/40219735

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