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Join John Stonestreet for a daily dose of sanity—applying a Christian worldview to culture, politics, movies, and more. And be a part of God's work restoring all things.

Evolution Is Going Nowhere 09/16/2025

Evolution Is Going Nowhere Every worldview assumes that there is a plan to life, even those that deny the Planner. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/38230065

Yes, Communism Is Bad 09/15/2025

Yes, Communism Is Bad Liberty depends on the older generation telling the truth about tyranny. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/38201740

Charlie Kirk: His Legacy, This Moment, and Our Calling 09/12/2025

Charlie Kirk: His Legacy, This Moment, and Our Calling John and Maria discuss the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk, whose bold defense of truth inspired a generation to think clearly and engage courageously. Recommendations Segment 1 - Charlie Kirk’s Legacy Segment 2 - This Cultural Moment ______________________ Support Breakpoint by becoming a Cornerstone Monthly Partner between now and October 31 at . Access the Why Life? video series at . Watch Truth Rising, now available at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/38201620

The Assassination of Charlie Kirk 09/12/2025

The Assassination of Charlie Kirk A new era has been marked; Christians must tell the truth. __________ To download, print or share this commentary, or to receive these daily commentaries in your email inbox, go to    /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/38187115

Abortion Isn’t Good for Anyone 09/11/2025

Abortion Isn’t Good for Anyone If abortion is truly about women’s health, as advocates claim, they should immediately demand more regulations and limits on the practice. __________ Become a Cornerstone Monthly Partner today by going to . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/38170205

Take the Tech Exit 09/10/2025

Take the Tech Exit It’s not too late to get your children off their smartphones. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/38148955

Back-to-(Non-Public)-School Time 09/09/2025

Back-to-(Non-Public)-School Time At this educational crossroads of our country, Christians can help loosen the stranglehold of the state over education. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/38133405

Where Do Human Rights Come from, Senator? 09/08/2025

Where Do Human Rights Come from, Senator? If the government thinks it can grant rights, then they can also take them away. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/38106100

Deploying National Guard to American Cities, U.K. Comedian Arrested for Tweets, Malcolm Gladwell Confesses, Where Human Rights Come From, A Conversation with Jack Phillips, and “Shiny, Happy People” John and Maria discuss the President deploying the National Guard to American cities, and what the arrest of a comedian in the U.K. for social media posts signifies. Also, Sen. Tim Kaine misunderstands human rights. John has a conversation with Jack Phillips and answers listener questions about “Shiny, Happy, People.” Recommendations Segment 1 - News Headlines Segment 2 - Our Rights Come From God Segment 3 - Jack Phillips: Life Lived Forward Comments from Listeners ______________________ Support Breakpoint by becoming a Cornerstone Monthly Partner between now and October 31 at . Watch Truth Rising, now available at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/38105945

Why the Worldview of Atheists May be a Little Christian 09/05/2025

Why the Worldview of Atheists May be a Little Christian The worldviews that we currently embrace in the West just aren’t working out, and it’s causing people to look again at the Christian story. __________ Watch the Truth Rising documentary at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/38090650

From Cancel Culture to Assassination Culture? 09/04/2025

From Cancel Culture to Assassination Culture? When people believe that bad ideas make people unworthy of their humanity, then what begins with hashtags and de-platforming can end with bullets and bombs. __________ Get the latest on the Truth Rising documentary at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/38076430

The Quiet Revival of Gen Z 09/03/2025

The Quiet Revival of Gen Z Secularism as a worldview is simply not big enough for the God-shaped hole in the human heart. As more young people realize this, the Church has an incredible opportunity to help them find the One who can. __________ Get the latest on the Truth Rising documentary at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/38064515

BONUS: Quiet Revival with Justin Brierley 09/03/2025

BONUS: Quiet Revival with Justin Brierley Amid rising headlines about a “quiet revival,” Justin Brierley joins Breakpoint to discuss why young people and even secular thinkers are rediscovering Christianity. Together, he and John Stonestreet unpack the cultural hunger for meaning and the surprising rebirth of belief in God. __________ Get the latest on the Truth Rising documentary at . Learn more about Justin’s work, books, and podcast at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/38064755

Chloe Cole Found the One Who is Truth 09/02/2025

Chloe Cole Found the One Who is Truth Because Chloe had the courage to admit she was wrong and to embrace the truth, she is now an incredible example of how to live in this civilizational moment. _____________ Get the latest on the Truth Rising documentary at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/38048995

Calling Evil Good and Good Evil 09/01/2025

Calling Evil Good and Good Evil When it’s worse to be a racist than a rapist. ______________ Sign up for the free Worldview Formation course at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/38031265

Another School Shooting (but this one feels different), Largest Planned Parenthood Clinic Closes, and Truth Rising Release 08/29/2025

Another School Shooting (but this one feels different), Largest Planned Parenthood Clinic Closes, and Truth Rising Release The horrific school shooting in Minnesota is raising the veil on mental health and transgenderism. The largest Planned Parenthood clinic in Texas closed this week due to budget shortages. And Friday is the global premiere of the Truth Rising documentary. Recommendations Segment 1 - The Tragedy of the Minnesota School Shooting Segment 2 - Planned Parenthood Clinics Closing Segment 3 - Truth Rising Documentary Release Broadening Death and Cheapening Life: The Organ “Shortage” __________ Get digital access to the 2025 Colson Center National Conference at . Stay up to date on Truth Rising, premiering September 5, at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/38024970

At the Voice of the Saint, the Monster Was Terrified and Fled 08/29/2025

At the Voice of the Saint, the Monster Was Terrified and Fled The legendary Columba and the call to redeem paganism. _______________ Get digital access to the National Conference with a gift of any amount at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/38007775

The Demand for Death in Canada Grows 08/28/2025

The Demand for Death in Canada Grows The very low bar of deciding your own death. ________________ Get updates on the Truth Rising documentary at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/37992055

We Still Have Child Sacrifice 08/27/2025

We Still Have Child Sacrifice As the western world detaches from its Christian foundations, we should expect that more children will be devalued and harmed in more ways. _____________ Get digital access to the 2025 Colson Center National Conference with your gift to the Colson Center at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/37968420

What Made the West 08/26/2025

What Made the West How should we now live in this time and in this place? Related Resource Get updates on the Truth Rising documentary at . _____________ Get digital access to the 2025 Colson Center National Conference with your gift at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/37955500

The Purpose of Our Technologies 08/25/2025

The Purpose of Our Technologies What would Jesus do? ___________________ Get updates on the Truth Rising documentary at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/37926445

Reflecting on the Life of Dr. James Dobson, a Golden Opportunity for Christian Education, and a Quiet Revival in the U.K. 08/22/2025

Reflecting on the Life of Dr. James Dobson, a Golden Opportunity for Christian Education, and a Quiet Revival in the U.K. John and Maria discuss the news of the week including the death of Dr. James Dobson and President Trump’s remarks on getting to heaven. Also, many parents are beginning to question public education. And are we on the brink of revival in Europe? Recommendations Segment 1 - Passing of Dr. Dobson and Headline News Segment 2 - Golden Opportunity for Christian Education Segment 3 - Is There a Quiet Revival? __________ Stay up to date on Truth Rising, premiering September 5, at . Join the Colson Center as a Cornerstone Monthly Partner at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/37925990

President Trump and the Hope of Heaven 08/22/2025

President Trump and the Hope of Heaven How do you get to Heaven? ______________ Get digital access to the 2025 Colson Center National Conference with your gift this month at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/37916240

Broadening Death and Cheapening Life: The Organ “Shortage” 08/21/2025

Broadening Death and Cheapening Life: The Organ “Shortage” The Bible may not talk about organ donation, but it does have a lot to say about life. _____________ Get updates for the Truth Rising documentary at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/37898230

BONUS: The Tech Exit with Clare Morell 08/20/2025

BONUS: The Tech Exit with Clare Morell Maria Baer discusses freeing kids from smartphones with Clare Morell, researcher and advocate for children’s rights with the Ethics and Public Policy Center. Clare’s new book, The Tech Exit, is available now. /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/37885070

Is Penal Substitutionary Atonement “Knocked Out”? 08/20/2025

Is Penal Substitutionary Atonement “Knocked Out”? How some get the work on the Cross wrong. _______________ Join the Colson Center as a Cornerstone Partner at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/37881540

Five Courageous Christians 08/19/2025

Five Courageous Christians Take heart, this civilizational moment has some warriors. _____________ Get updates for the Truth Rising documentary at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/37867145

Worldviews and Tragedy 08/18/2025

Worldviews and Tragedy Can your worldview hold up? _____________ Get digital access to the 2025 Colson Center National Conference with a gift of any amount at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/37843860

A Very Full Week of Worldview in the News, Truth Rising, and the Future of Making Babies 08/15/2025

A Very Full Week of Worldview in the News, Truth Rising, and the Future of Making Babies John and Maria tackle a heavy news week full of worldview concerns… including the Little Sisters of the Poor, school-funded abortions in VA, mandated mental health exams in Illinois, the UK Women’s March, and Kim Davis. Also, will the future of making babies be in a lab? Recommendations Segment 1 - Worldview Concerns in the News Segment 2 - Truth Rising Preview with Jim Daly Segment 3 - The Future of Reproduction __________ Stay up to date on Truth Rising, premiering September 5, at . Sign up for Hope Always at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/37840220

The Legacy of John Witherspoon 08/15/2025

The Legacy of John Witherspoon The most underrated Founding Father. _____________ Sign up for updates on the Truth Rising documentary at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/37823795

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