Hurricane Helene and the devastating damage in the Carolinas and other parts of the southeast. Also, this week marks the anniversaries of the Hamas attack on Israel and the signing of the Manhattan Declaration. And what the cloning of a giant sheep for hunting has to do with the world’s shrinking population. Recommendations The Editors Podcast Doug…

The exodus from blue to red states shows parents care about more than free lunches and healthcare. What Would You Say? - Do Children's Rights Override Parental Rights? __________ Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference at colsonconference.org.By John Stonestreet and Shane Morris

89-year-old death camp survivor faces prison time under DOJ’s criminalization of pro-life advocates. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Breakpoint.org.By John Stonestreet and Jared Hayden

Confidence in the Lord should give Christians the right balance of political engagement. What Would You Say? - Churches Shouldn't Get Involved with Political Issues Breakpoint Forum: Should Christians Get Political? __________ Become a monthly partner for Breakpoint at colsoncenter.org/monthly.By John Stonestreet and Jared Hayden

No law denies care to women, so why the deception post-Roe? __________ Get your copy of What Do I Say When...? by Andrew and Christian Walker and a year-long subscription to the Identity Project with your gift of any amount to the Colson Center this month at colsoncenter.org/october.By John Stonestreet and Jared Hayden

A prayer from Dr. Glenn Sunshine. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Breakpoint.org.By John Stonestreet and Dr. Glenn Sunshine

The first person ever to die using the so-called suicide pod happened this month in Switzerland. Will it start a new trend in assisted suicide? Israel’s ingenious exploding beepers targeting Hezbollah leaders is raising questions about what should be allowed in warfare. And a new and unusual trend is coming to IVF, preferring girls over boys. _____…

The call to remember our Christian heritage. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit Breakpoint.org.By John Stonestreet and Dr. Timothy Padgett

How Scripture speaks of what makes a family. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit Breakpoint.org.By John Stonestreet and Dr. Timothy Padgett

Suffering in Christ is different. Register for the upcoming Lighthouse Voices featuring Joni Eareckson Tada at colsoncenter.org/lighthouse. Related Resource WWYS - A Good God Wouldn't Allow the Coronavirus __________ Give today at colsoncenter.org/september to receive your copy of After Humanity by Michael Ward or Strange New World by Carl Trueman,…

Amendment 1 focuses on medically assisted suicide. Related Resources WWYS - Assisted Suicide is Compassionate __________ Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference May 30 - June 1 in Louisville, KY at colsonconference.org.By John Stonestreet and Jared Hayden

Two bills should help parents with teens and their screens. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit Breakpoint.org.By John Stonestreet and Jared Hayden

Matt Walsh's new film “Am I A Racist” has sparked a controversy about if and when it is ok to deceive. Mainstream media outlets continue to use a tragic death in Georgia to claim pro-life laws are causing women to die. John and Maria discuss why this story is actually about the harms of chemical abortion. And the Emmys send us back to the 90’s and …

The growing U.S. trend to select girls over boys. __________ Receive one of two of our most popular resources over the last few years: After Humanity by Michael Ward or Strange New World by Carl Trueman with your gift of any amount to the Colson Center at colsoncenter.org/september.By John Stonestreet and Jared Hayden

What’s in a name? __________ Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference May 30- June 1 in Louisville, KY at colsonconference.org.By John Stonestreet and Dr. Timothy Padgett

Abortion is front and center this election, and Christians should be the truth-tellers. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit Breakpoint.org.By John Stonestreet and Jared Hayden

Should there be more get-togethers for parents with no one watching the kids? __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment go to Breakpoint.org.By John Stonestreet and Shane Morris

When the Church shows up to say, “I’m here with you.” __________ Register for the upcoming Breakpoint Forum at colsoncenter.org/forum.By John Stonestreet and Jared Hayden

John Stonestreet and Maria Bear discuss the memorial services for 9/11 and how younger generations make light of historical tragedies. Also, an evaluation of the recent reports from Aurora, CO and Springfield, OH, and the implications of large-scale immigration in a weakening culture. Finally, they correct the falsehoods about abortion stated by bo…

The ideology is an insatiable and merciless “religion” without a savior. Related Resource What Would You Say? - Is America a Racist Country? __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.By Shane Morris

Anymore, it’s not as much about convincing abortion advocates to switch sides, but getting pro-lifers to speak up. Related Resource What Would You Say?: When Does Life Begin? ___________ Register for the upcoming Breakpoint Forum: Following the Science on Transgender Ideology at colsoncenter.org/forum.…

The Widening of God’s Mercy describes a different God. Related Resource WWYS - God Didn't Punish Sodom and Gomorrah for Homosexuality __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.By John Stonestreet and Shanen Morris

Reason one million why America needs Christian educators. __________ Claim your copy of After Humanity by Michael Ward or Strange New World by Carl Trueman, along with exclusive accompanying digital content for each, with your gift of any amount to the Colson Center at colsoncenter.org/september.By John Stonestreet and Dr. Timothy Padgett

Deconstructing everything leads to false history. __________ Register for the upcoming Lighthouse Voices featuring Samuel James, author of Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age, at colsoncenter.org/lighthouse.By John Stonestreet and Dr. Glenn Sunshine

A well-respected theologian has a new book on God’s mercy that has many questioning his conclusions. Is free speech in jeopardy, not just overseas but here in America? John and Maria will look at the latest developments on our constitutional rights. Recommendations Our Bodies Tell God's Story by Christopher West Event in Cleveland, OH: United Voice…

What’s in a name? Related Resources WWYS - Do I Really Need to Go to Church? __________ Register for the upcoming Lighthouse Voices featuring Samuel D. Jones, author of Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age, at colsoncenter.org/lighthouse.By John Stonestreet and Dr. Timothy D Padgett

Pope John Paul II on what the body is for. Related Resources WWYS - What Does the Bible Say About Sex? __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.By John Stonestreet and Jared Hayden

Do we belong here, and in such high numbers? Related Resources WWYS - Save the Planet. Dont Have Kids. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.By Shane Morris

Digital technology has changed the world, and that’s good for spreading the Gospel. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org. By John Stonestreet and Jared Hayden

The marketplace is fertile soil for Christians to excel for the Kingdom. Related Resouce BONUS Breakpoint: Christian Hope in Economic Uncertainty with David Bahnsen __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.By John Stonestreet and Jared Hayden

Laws affecting abortion are changing both in good and bad ways. And we’ll talk about the shocking details looking into violence against women around the world. Recommendations Tom Lake by Anne Patchett Upcoming Lighthouse Voices with Samuel D. James Segment 1 - Where Are We on Abortion? BBC: Abortion clinic payout woman shocked at prayer arrest 7 a…

The pain of infertility does not justify procreation by all means necessary. Related Resouce What Would You Say?: Are Reproductive Technologies a Good Way for People to Have Babies? What Would You Say?: Is IVF Ethical? __________ Register for the upcoming Lighthouse Voices featuring Samuel D Jones, author of Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christi…

“The Talk” just doesn’t cut it anymore. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org. By John Stonestreet

From disbeliever to the most important Church influencer. __________ Get digital access to the 2024 Colson Center National Conference with your gift of any amount at colsoncenter.org/august.By John Stonestreet and Dr. Glenn Sunshine

Don’t believe your lying eyes. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org. By John Stonestreet and Jared Hayden

From “safe, legal, and rare” to openly celebrating evil. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit Breakpoint.org.By John Stonestreet and Shane Morris

One author has poignantly written “we're not in an age of change, but a change of age.” John and Maria discuss that idea as it relates to culture, the church, and ideology in general. Recommendations Add to the Beauty by Sara Groves The Confessions of Saint Augustine Segment 1 - Shifts in Culture A Change of Age A Practical Guide to Culture: Helpin…

Christ reminds us to not be alarmed, but to stay steadfast in Him. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.By John Stonestreet and Dr. Timothy D Padgett

A talk from Dr. Kathy Koch __________ Get digital access to the 2024 Colson Center National Conference with your gift of any amount at colsoncenter.org/august.By John Stonestreet and Jared Hayden

We weren’t made to live in a marriage-arid society. __________ Get digital access to the 2024 Colson Center National Conference with your gift of any amount at colsoncenter.org/august.By Shane Morris

It’s all a show in the city of man. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.By John Stonestreet and Dr. Timothy D Padgett

Wagering on God without hesitation. ___________ Register for the upcoming Lighthouse Voices featuring Samuel D Jones, author of Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age, at colsoncenter.org/lighthouse.By John Stonestreet and Dr. Glenn Sunshine

Access to abortion does free men, but not in a good way. Related Resources What Would You Say?: Make the Pro-Life Case in 60 Seconds __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.By John Stonestreet and Jared Hayden

John and Maria look back at last week’s Breakpoint Forum on Christians and voting. Unrest is increasing in the UK over immigration. And many of America’s corporations are rethinking their commitment to DEI. Recommendations Hank the Cowdog PASCAL'S PENSÉES Segment 1 - Should Christians Vote? Find recordings of previous Breakpoint Forums on The Colso…

Regulations refusing Christian care in the foster and adoption systems are a bad idea. __________ Support the Colson Center to get your on-demand access to this year's national conference library at colsoncenter.org/august.By John Stonestreet and Michaela Estruth

Children belong to God, entrusted to parents. __________ Reserve your spot for the Lighthouse Voices event with Samuel James at colsoncenter.org/lighthouse.By John Stonestreet and Dr. Timothy Padgett

John Stonestreet spoke with David Bahnsen of the Bahnsen Group to discuss the importance of having Christian hope in times of economic instability. Additional Resources What’s behind the big stock market plunge? by David Bahnsen Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life by David Bahnsen Breakpoint This Week: A Volatile Stock Market Leads to Fears and…

The landscape of unbelief in America. __________ Claim your free access to the video series Why Vote? at colsoncenter.org/whyvote.By Shane Morris

Tolkien is more than a right-wing prophet. __________ Register for the upcoming Breakpoint Forum: Should Christians Get Political? on August 13 at 7PM ET at breakpoint.org/forum.By John Stonestreet and Dr. Timothy Padgett

A lot of panic made its way through the news on Monday as the stock market fell by a thousand points. And John and Maria look at the record of Vice-Presidential candidate Tim Walz. Recommendations Pro-Child Politics by Katy Faust Stay tuned for next week's bonus podcast featuring David Bahnsen! Segment 1 - Stock Market Downturn What’s behind the bi…