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Breakpoint
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.
Episodes
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Thirty-five Years of Breakpoint
Thirty-five years ago today, on September 2, 1991, Chuck Colson broadcast the very first episode of Breakpoint. __________ Download the Colson Educators app…
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500 Years of the Tyndale Bible
Tyndale's work laid the foundation for virtually every English Bible translation of the past 500 years and left a major mark on the English language and our…
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Tending Our Financial Gardens
By investing wisely, we can oppose what is evil and mend what is broken in our world. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
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Flooding in Nepal, Death of Dolly Parton, Political Group Drops the 'T,' and Gaslighting about America's Schools
A devasting flood hit the Nepal-China border leaving many dead. Dolly Parton dies and for once all political sides are mourning. The Log Cabin Republicans say…
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Gaslighting Americans About What They Did to the Kids
The gaslighting must stop. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
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Redefining "American Exceptionalism"
Americans should do their homework and study the history of socialism. __________ Partner with thousands of others in supporting The Colson Center by visiting…
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Arguments vs Assertions in the Internet Age
Check out the entire "How to T.H.I.N.K. Series" with Tim Barnett on the What Would You Say? YouTube channel. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
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Antisemitism on the Rise, Again
Hatred of Jews has no place whatsoever for the Christian. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
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Study Bibles are Not Enough
The Bible is a book, but it is not just a book. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
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The Tragedy of Jason Arday; Rot in Higher Education and Changing Beliefs in God
The tragic case of Cambridge professor Jason Arday reveals much that is wrong in today's higher education. And how certain are you about your belief in God?…
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Jason Arday and the Victims of Bad Ideas
Jason Arday was as much a victim of his own ideas as he was the victim of other's good intentions. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
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Inoculating Your Children from Socialism
62% of Americans under 40 have a positive view of socialism or communism. Where did this come from, and what should be done? __________ For more resources…
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The Enduring Myth of Christianity's Greed
Christianity has played a significant role in shaping many modern traditions of generosity and giving. __________ Download the Colson Educators app today on…
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Some Good News on the Relational State of Men in America
We must work to connect more men to wives and children. __________ Download the Colson Educators app today on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
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When the Church Rewrites God
A new liturgy for those choosing medically-assisted suicide. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
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Massachusetts New Abortion Law, Fraud in Gender Clinics and WNBA Craziness
Massachusetts has a new abortion law that some have likened to partial birth abortion. A new government report unveils extreme levels of fraud in gender…
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Reinventing the Sabbath
Man was not made for the Sabbath; the Sabbath was made for man. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
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Carl Trueman and Dostoyevsky's Desecration
Carl Trueman turns to Dostoyevsky to explain how rejecting sacred moral boundaries ultimately leads to the dehumanization of others. __________ For more…
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Is Redemptive AI Possible?
Using technology to reflect the sacrificial work of Christ. __________ Partner with thousands of others in supporting The Colson Center by visiting…
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Whose Child Is This?
Do children belong to the state, or does the state exist to aid parents in their fundamental duties? __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
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Today's Meaning Crisis
Dr. Thaddeus Williams explains what's causing the catastrophic loss of meaning today and how the person of Jesus Christ provides what the world needs most…
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Prison Fellowship Celebrates 50 Years, The Story of Family. And the Growing Problem of Aging Alone
An organization started by Chuck Colson celebrates 50 years of caring for inmates and their families. An online video reveals how much family means to…
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Abdu Murray and the Descent of Humanity
What are we telling humans about themselves, and why has the definition changed in this civilizational moment? __________ To get access to every talk from this…
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"Nixonmaxxing" as a Gateway to Christ
After working as Nixon's "hatchet man," Chuck Colson was transformed through Christ while in prison. __________ Download the Colson Educators app today on the…
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Socialist Bodegas
Mayor Mamdani's plan for city-run grocery stores versus the American citizen. __________ Start Truth Rising: The Study for free today at colsoncenter.org/study.
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Happy 50th, Prison Fellowship
Fifty years ago, Chuck Colson founded an organization that has changed the lives of millions of men and women across the globe. __________ Join Abdu Murray…
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A Call to Wisdom in the Tempest of Living
We need the wisdom of when to speak, how to speak, and why to speak. _________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
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Fauci and the Definition of Science, Berlin Attack, and Transgender Inconsistencies
Working through frustration and anger at revelations from the Fauci hearings. Critical Theory at work in reaction to the Berlin Pride event attack. And…
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Sports Gambling Is Still a Bad Bet
Where betting is legalized, lives are being destroyed. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
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Hollywood's Disruption and the Christian Opportunity
There is an opening for Christians to speak with excellence into the arts. _________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
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Mental Health and Christian Hope
For those who don't know who they are, or why they are, or how to live, there is hope. __________ Apply for the Colson Fellows program at…
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Os Guinness on the Founding of the Republic
The idea of covenant versus power. __________ Join Abdu Murray, Gretchen Huizinga, and John Lennox (virtually) as they help us explore how Christians can live…
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No, Islam is Not Kind to Christians
Two world religions; two very different bearing of fruits. __________ For more resources, or to share this commentary with others, visit breakpoint.org.
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Os Guinness on What Made America Great and Chloe Cole on Courage, Reality and Truth
This week we feature two speeches from the recent Colson Center National Conference. Os Guinness and Chloe Cole with two memorable presentations. Segment 1 –…
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Business and the Christian Life
Business belongs under Christ's Lordship. __________ Apply for the Colson Fellows program at colsonfellows.org/apply.
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Benjamin Rush: A Hero for the Ages
The lasting impact of a lesser-known Founding Father. __________ Start Truth Rising: The Study for free today at colsoncenter.org/study.
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Built to Agree
Can we distinguish AI from a human; and do we care? __________ Apply for the Colson Fellows program at colsonfellows.org/apply.
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The Gospel We Forgot
The world needs formed, not just informed, believers. __________ Download the Colson Educators app today on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
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Heroic Stories for Today's Young Men
If we want healthy young men who know that their strength is to serve others, we need to point them to heroes to admire and follow. __________ Join Abdu…
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Lindsey Graham, American Exceptionalism, Children's Rights and the Decline of England
We look back at the life of Senator Lindsey Graham. Two politicians talked about American exceptionalism on July 4th; they both got it wrong. And England…
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What the Eyes of Ellen Page and Chloe Cole Reveal
If eyes are a window to the soul, denying God's created identity only brings despair. __________ Apply for the Colson Fellows program at…
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Will AI Take Your Job?
Maintaining the Christian worldview in this next frontier. __________ Join Abdu Murray, Gretchen Huizinga, and John Lennox (virtually) as they help us explore…
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BONUS: Jean Twenge on Generational Differences
Jean Twenge joins John Stonestreet to discuss what parents can do to protect their children from harm in a world so different from the one they grew up in.
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The Church and Suicide
A new study finds that suicide risk rises and falls with social conditions, but the Church should be a rock of hope. __________ Start Truth Rising: The Study…
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Beyond Crispr: Recreating Man with Genetic Editing
The "man-moulders of the new age" vs. Imago Dei. __________ Partner with thousands of others in supporting The Colson Center by visiting…
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Securing Freedom for A Growing Nation
The Northwest Ordinance significantly shaped the future of slavery and education in America. __________ To watch a complementary session from Chloe Cole and…
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July 4th Celebrations; Education News and a Groundbreaking Suicide Study
Washington DC celebrated Independence Day in a big way last weekend. Two states with two very different education directives and new research on suicide has…
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More Servants, not Celebrities: A Tribute to Tracy Remy
Humble servitude and a life well lived. __________ And for more resources, or to share this commentary with others, visit breakpoint.org.
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Your Bible Version Matters
The Bible is God's revealed Word to us, not our word to make applicable to the cultural moment. _________ Join Abdu Murray, Gretchen Huizinga, and John Lennox…
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America Flirts With Democratic Socialism
The Founders knew that unrestrained government power was the first enemy of freedom. __________ Download the Colson Educators app today on the Apple App Store…
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Darwin's Horrid Doubt
Even "the father" of evolutionary theory found holes in his belief system. __________ Start Truth Rising: The Study for free today at colsoncenter.org/study.
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What to Do with the "Gray Areas" of Business
Is it ethical to charge 15% more for rich clients? __________ Partner with thousands of others in supporting The Colson Center by visiting…
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Supreme Court Rules on Girls Sports and America Celebrates 250 Years
A bevy of rulings from the US Supreme Court this Week. John talks with attorney Ian Speir about them. America celebrates his 250th birthday and John and Maria…
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Chuck Colson on the American Creed
The year before he died, Chuck Colson delivered a Breakpoint commentary on the July Fourth holiday in which he reflected on our national identity. __________…
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A Virtuous Love of Country
America's Christian roots should be the catalyst of our respect and the inspiration to want better. __________ Join Abdu Murray, Gretchen Huizinga, and John…
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BONUS: Dr. Allan Josephson
Dr. Allan Josephson joins John Stonestreet to discuss being fired for speaking out about gender ideology, and how ADF helped vindicate him.
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Faithfulness in Hong Kong
A looming transition and a call for the Church to persevere. __________ Download the Colson Educators app today on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
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Josh Hawley, AI, and the Public Good
AI is here. Hiding from it isn't an option. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.
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What Americans Really Believe about What's Best for Children
We owe it to children to tell the truth and oppose the lies. __________ Apply for the Colson Fellows program at colsonfellows.org/apply.
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Venezuela Earthquake, NYC Socialists, Canada Law, and Fathers
A devastating earthquake hits Venezuela. John and Maria discuss socialist primary victories in New York, a new Gallup poll on religion, the New York Times'…