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Wins at the Supreme Court, the Death of Jimmy Swaggart, Independence Day, and America’s Addiction to Gambling 07/04/2025

Wins at the Supreme Court, the Death of Jimmy Swaggart, Independence Day, and America’s Addiction to Gambling Parental rights score wins at the Supreme Court. We look at the importance of the Declaration of Independence on this July 4th and discuss the legacy of Jimmy Swaggart. Recommendations Segment 1 - Supreme Court Decisions and the Death of Jimmy Swaggart Segment 2 - Independence Day Segment 3 - America's Gambling Addiction __________ Register for the Colson Fellows Program with your spouse and save 25% at . Register for the upcoming webinar Truth, Love, and Humor: Faith Without Fear at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/37284870

Is It Really ‘Self-Evident’ That We Are Equal? 07/04/2025

Is It Really ‘Self-Evident’ That We Are Equal? If there is some characteristic that grounds human dignity and equality, it must be something intrinsic. Related Resource ___________ Register for the upcoming Colson Fellows program at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/37275730

Barbarism with a Commercial Face 07/03/2025

Barbarism with a Commercial Face Why we don’t need to design a perfect baby. Related Resource __________ Register for the upcoming websinar Truth, Love, and Humor: Faith Without Fear at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/37266460

New York’s Coming Consequences 07/02/2025

New York’s Coming Consequences Recognizing ideals is essential to citizenship. Related Resource _______________ Register for the in-person or online Great Lakes Symposium: Faith Without Fear at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/37249685

Is the Bible Inerrant? And Why Does it Matter? 07/01/2025

Is the Bible Inerrant? And Why Does it Matter? When the cultural mood picks and chooses from the Bible. Related Resource _______________ Register for the next Colson Fellows informational webinar at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/37228965

Free Only to Agree: The Limits of Freedom 06/30/2025

Free Only to Agree: The Limits of Freedom Many western countries are putting the right of conscience and speech to the test. Related Resource _________________ Be a part of restoring what's broken by giving before June 30 at /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/37198475

The U.S. Makes a Dent in Iran’s Nuclear Program, the Fallout from Ten Years of Obergefell, and Lesbian Seagulls 06/27/2025

The U.S. Makes a Dent in Iran’s Nuclear Program, the Fallout from Ten Years of Obergefell, and Lesbian Seagulls The U.S. sent bombs and missiles at several of Iran’s nuclear facilities. John talks to Katy Faust about the impact on children from ten years of so-called homosexual marriage. And do seagulls prove homosexuality in nature? Recommendations Segment 1 - Top News Stories Segment 2 - Impact of 10 Years of Obergefell Segment 3 - Lesbian Seagulls __________ Be a part of restoring what's broken by giving before June 30 at Join the Cornerstone Monthly Partners at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/37196305

Christian Hope in Post-Postmodern Despair 06/27/2025

Christian Hope in Post-Postmodern Despair How did we get here, and what do we do now? Related Resource Learn more about the Colson Fellows Program at . ______________ Be a part of restoring what's broken at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/37170515

A Decade of Obergefell: Corrupted Laws and Misled Courts 06/26/2025

A Decade of Obergefell: Corrupted Laws and Misled Courts How a Supreme Court case aimed to change marriage but redefined family instead. Related Resource _______________ Get access to the FREE Colson Educators course: Worldview Foundations at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/37153765

Vietnam Scraps Population Control 06/25/2025

Vietnam Scraps Population Control More proof that children are good for everyone. Related Resource __________ Register for the next Colson Fellows webinar at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/37137510

The Moral Nightmare of Losing Our Religion 06/24/2025

The Moral Nightmare of Losing Our Religion If nothing is evil, then murder, racism, abuse, and everything else is good! Related Resource ____________ Register for the next Colson Fellows Informational Webinar at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/37117565

Real-World Consequences for the Porn Industry 06/23/2025

Real-World Consequences for the Porn Industry Society needs a system update on how we think about virtual porn crime. Related Resource _____________ Register for the Great Lakes Symposium at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/37093875

Supreme Court Gets Skrmetti Right, Violence in Minnesota and Nigeria, and Ten Years of Obergefell 06/20/2025

Supreme Court Gets Skrmetti Right, Violence in Minnesota and Nigeria, and Ten Years of Obergefell A welcome ruling from the Supreme Court on puberty blockers. A lot of mystery surrounding the Minnesota shooter who killed a state lawmaker. More Christians killed in Nigeria. And John and Maria reflect on the tenth anniversary of Obergefell. Recommendations Segment 1 - The Supreme Court Gets it Right on Skrmetti Segment 2 - News Stories of the Week Segment 3 - Reflecting on Obergefell __________ Be a part of restoring what's broken by giving before June 30 at Join the Cornerstone Monthly Partners at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/37093040

You’re Not a Monkey’s Uncle 06/20/2025

You’re Not a Monkey’s Uncle It’s time to retire the myth that humans are 99% the same as chimps. Related Resource _______________ Register for the Colson Fellows Program and save 25% off each tuition when you register with your spouse at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/37084700

The Church Behind Bars 06/19/2025

The Church Behind Bars Prison ministry and the embodiment of Christ. __________ Register for the Colson Educators course Navigating Cancel Culture: Holding Fast to Truth and Love in a Hostile World at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/37063195

Ecclesiastes on X 06/18/2025

Ecclesiastes on X Why we’re not satisfied, even if we should be. ___________ Launch Christians into Kingdom work today at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/37047585

Parents’ Rights Up for a Vote 06/17/2025

Parents’ Rights Up for a Vote State and federal cases are challenging the relationship between home and government. Related Resource ___________ Get FREE access to the Why Life? video series at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/37031925

The Amazing Ways Fathers Matter 06/16/2025

The Amazing Ways Fathers Matter Dads who throw their kids in the air are onto something. Related Resource __________ Be a part of restoring what's broken at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/37006865

Israel Attacks Iran, the LA Riots, and Two Female Athletes Argue About Men in Women’s Sports 06/13/2025

Israel Attacks Iran, the LA Riots, and Two Female Athletes Argue About Men in Women’s Sports John and Maria discuss news of the week including Israel’s attack on Iran and the LA Riots. The men in women’s sportsdebate heats up with two celebrated female athletes taking opposing sides. Plus, a new study shows working class men are shying away from marriage. Recommendations Segment 1 - Israel Attacks Iran Segment 2 - Riley Gaines and Simone Biles Fight Over Gender Segment 3 - Working Class Men Bypass Marriage Segment 4 - Listener Questions __________ Be a part of restoring what's broken by giving before June 30 at Sign up for a Colson Fellows Informational Webinar at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/37001820

Phil Robertson’s Beautiful Feet 06/13/2025

Phil Robertson’s Beautiful Feet The passing of two great missionaries. _____________ Cornerstone Partners receive special resources, discounts, and other gifts from the Colson Center. To learn more, visit . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/36978010

N.T. Wright Shows Why We Still Need the Case for Life 06/12/2025

N.T. Wright Shows Why We Still Need the Case for Life Pro-life apologetics is crucial, even for Christians who should know better. Related Resource ______________ Be a part of restoring what's broken by joining the Colson Center at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/36964840

Can We Be Liberated from Sexual “Freedom”? 06/11/2025

Can We Be Liberated from Sexual “Freedom”? The enslaving reality of, “My body, my choice!” Related Resource __________ Register for the upcoming Identity Project webinar: How Early Bonds Shape Children at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/36946980

The Problem with Christian “Worldview” 06/10/2025

The Problem with Christian “Worldview” No matter the label, it’s all His. Related Resource __________________ Join the Colson Center as a Cornerstone Monthly Partner at . Register for the upcoming Great Lakes Symposium: Truth, Love, and Humor: Faith Without Fear at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/36929740

Education Rooted in Christ 06/09/2025

Education Rooted in Christ Fixing the right thing that’s broken for an educational system in crisis. __________ Register for the upcoming ACSI Rooted Educator Worldview Summit at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/36895745

Antisemitic Violence, Being the Church, and What N.T. Wright Said about Abortion 06/06/2025

Antisemitic Violence, Being the Church, and What N.T. Wright Said about Abortion Critical theory was on display in the media’s reaction to last week’s terror attack in Colorado. The Colson Center wrapped up its national conference on Being the Church. And John and Maria reflect on N. T. Wright’s controversial thoughts on abortion. Recommendations Segment 1 - Antisemitic Attack in Colorado Segment 2 - Colson Center National Conference and Concerns for Nigeria Segment 3 - NT Wright on Abortion Segment 3 - Listener Questions __________ Be a part of restoring what's broken by giving before June 30 at Join the Cornerstone Monthly Partners at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/36895205

A Double Standard on Terrorism 06/06/2025

A Double Standard on Terrorism What the Boulder attack and the rise of antisemitic violence in the U.S. says about society’s critical mood. ____________ Sign up for the free course, Hope Always: How to Be a Force for Life in a Culture of Suicide at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/36870420

No, the Children of Divorce Are Not ‘Fine’ 06/05/2025

No, the Children of Divorce Are Not ‘Fine’ The largest ever of its kind study reveals the truth about kids and divorce. Related Resource __________ Be a part of restoring what's broken by giving today at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/36856600

Don’t Reinvent the Flat Tire 06/04/2025

Don’t Reinvent the Flat Tire Spirituality-seekers are trending, but what they’re looking for is easily found. Related Resource __________ Register today for the ACSI Rooted Conference at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/36842380

AI is Not Your Friend 06/03/2025

AI is Not Your Friend Tech gurus are monetizing the epidemic of loneliness, and there are victims. Related Resource _____________ Learn the challenges facing families today—and how the Church can respond—with the “Why Family?” video series at . Make your gift by June 30 to strengthen the Church over the next year at . /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/36827375

BONUS: A Faithful Alternative to “Pride Month” with Robert P. George 06/02/2025

BONUS: A Faithful Alternative to “Pride Month” with Robert P. George John Stonestreet spoke with Professor Robert P. George of Princeton University to discuss Fidelity Month, an alternative to the “Pride Month” celebrations that have marked this month for so long. Additional Resources by Robert P. George by Robert P. George and Cornel West /episode/index/show/colsoncenter/id/36808405

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