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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.

Colson Center for Christian Worldview


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    The BreakPoint Podcast is a show that I consistently look forward to listening to every week. Hosted by John Stonestreet and Maria, this podcast offers a wealth of wisdom, insight, and Biblical truths as they discuss current issues and events in our country. The episodes are always thought-provoking and provide a fresh perspective on topics that are relevant to Christians today.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is how it is grounded in biblical principles. John and Maria approach each topic with a solid understanding of the Scriptures, allowing them to provide insightful analysis and practical applications for listeners. They tackle a wide range of topics, from cultural trends to political events, always bringing an informed Christian perspective to the discussion.

    Another aspect that sets this podcast apart is the addition of Maria to the show. Her clear communication style and valuable perspective as a young female make her an excellent counterpart to John's insights. She adds depth and nuance to the discussions, particularly when addressing issues such as sexual abuse or harassment accusations against public figures. Her contributions are necessary and helpful in shaping a well-rounded dialogue.

    While there may not be any significant drawbacks to The BreakPoint Podcast, it's worth mentioning that some listeners might not agree with all the viewpoints presented. However, even if you don't align perfectly with their perspectives, John and Maria's thoughtful discussions will still challenge you to think critically about your own beliefs and how they line up with what is true.

    In conclusion, The BreakPoint Podcast is an exceptional resource for Christians who want to engage with culture through a biblical lens. It offers valuable insights into current events, challenges listeners to examine their beliefs, and provides practical ways to live out their faith in today's world. I highly recommend this podcast for anyone seeking intelligent analysis combined with biblically grounded wisdom.



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    Latest episodes from The BreakPoint Podcast

    Redefining "American Exceptionalism"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 5:06


     Americans should do their homework and study the history of socialism. __________ Partner with thousands of others in supporting The Colson Center by visiting colsoncenter.org/cornerstone.

    Arguments vs Assertions in the Internet Age

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 4:14


    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. 

    Antisemitism on the Rise, Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 4:08


    Hatred of Jews has no place whatsoever for the Christian. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org. 

    Study Bibles are Not Enough

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 4:33


    The Bible is a book, but it is not just a book. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org. 

    The Tragedy of Jason Arday; Rot in Higher Education and Changing Beliefs in God

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 63:28


    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?    Segment 1 – Jason Arday; The Rot in Higher Ed  Alex Berenson Substack  UM Skipping Letter Grades  Segment 2 – Shaky Belief in God  Ryan Burge on Belief  Segment 3 – Questions  Sidewalks in the Kingdom: New Urbanism and the Christian Faith (The Christian Practice of Everyday Life) by Eric O. Jacobsen and Eugene H. Peterson    Arthru Brooks article on Bumble        

    Jason Arday and the Victims of Bad Ideas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 4:47


    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. 

    Inoculating Your Children from Socialism

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 7:09


    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 visit breakpoint.org.  

    The Enduring Myth of Christianity's Greed

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 3:34


    Christianity has played a significant role in shaping many modern traditions of generosity and giving. __________ Download the Colson Educators app today on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

    Some Good News on the Relational State of Men in America

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 8:03


    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.

    When the Church Rewrites God

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 4:56


    A new liturgy for those choosing medically-assisted suicide.  __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.  

    Massachusetts New Abortion Law, Fraud in Gender Clinics and WNBA Craziness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 57:48


    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 conversion clinics.  And what's going on in the WNBA    Segment 1 – Massachusetts New Abortion Law; Fraud in Gender Clinics; WNBA Craziness  New MA Law  National Review Article on Late Term Abortion  HHS Report  Daily Signal article  Yahoo article on WNBA  Enes Kanter Declares for WNBA  Segment 2 – Texas Surrogacy Case  LIve Action Article  Segment 3 – Investing Losing to Sports Betting  Investment News article on Gen Z  Contact Us   

    Reinventing the Sabbath

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 3:38


    Man was not made for the Sabbath; the Sabbath was made for man.   __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org. 

    Carl Trueman and Dostoyevsky's Desecration

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 5:23


    Carl Trueman turns to Dostoyevsky to explain how rejecting sacred moral boundaries ultimately leads to the dehumanization of others. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org. 

    Is Redemptive AI Possible?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 6:25


    Using technology to reflect the sacrificial work of Christ.  __________ Partner with thousands of others in supporting The Colson Center by visiting colsoncenter.org/cornerstone.

    Whose Child Is This?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 5:10


    Do children belong to the state, or does the state exist to aid parents in their fundamental duties?  __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org. 

    Today's Meaning Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 6:08


    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.  __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org. 

    Prison Fellowship Celebrates 50 Years, The Story of Family. And the Growing Problem of Aging Alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 65:58


    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 children. And who is going to care for the growing number of people aging alone?    Segment 1 – Prison Fellowship's 50th Anniversary; The Story of Family  Prison Fellowship  They Loved Me Without Looking video  Segment 2 – Solo Aging  NPR article on solo aging  Segment 3 – Revealing Oxford Debate  X post from debate  Fox article on Michigan Senate race  The Law of Merited Impossibility     

    Abdu Murray and the Descent of Humanity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 4:30


    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 year's Colson Center National Conference, visit colsoncenter.org/august. 

    "Nixonmaxxing" as a Gateway to Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 4:50


    After working as Nixon's "hatchet man," Chuck Colson was transformed through Christ while in prison.  __________ Download the Colson Educators app today on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

    Socialist Bodegas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 6:54


    Mayor Mamdani's plan for state-run grocery stores versus the American citizen. __________ Start Truth Rising: The Study for free today at colsoncenter.org/study.

    Happy 50th, Prison Fellowship

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 5:19


    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, Gretchen Huizinga, and John Lennox (virtually) as they help us explore how Christians can live out our God-given humanity in an increasingly AI-driven world. Register at greatlakessymposium.org.

    A Call to Wisdom in the Tempest of Living

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 5:34


    We need the wisdom of when to speak, how to speak, and why to speak. _________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.  

    Fauci and the Definition of Science, Berlin Attack, and Transgender Inconsistencies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 65:22


    Working through frustration and anger at revelations from the Fauci hearings. Critical Theory at work in reaction to the Berlin Pride event attack. And President Trump's joke reveals trans inconsistencies.     Recommendations  Bioethics; A Primer for Christians by Gilbert Meilaender  Death and Life in America by Farr Curlin  Segment 1 – Fauci Hearing  World Magazine  Segment 2 – Attack at Berlin Pride Event  First Things article  AP article on WNBA altercation  Federalist article  Practical Guide to Culture  Segment 3 – Revealing Trump Joke  My Gender Dolls  Economist article  GLS livestream  GLS in person event 

    Sports Gambling Is Still a Bad Bet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 3:51


    Where betting is legalized, lives are being destroyed. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.

    Hollywood's Disruption and the Christian Opportunity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 4:46


    There is an opening for Christians to speak with excellence into the arts. _________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.  

    Mental Health and Christian Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 5:03


    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 colsonfellows.org/apply.

    Os Guinness on the Founding of the Republic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 6:30


    The idea of covenant versus power.  __________ Join Abdu Murray, Gretchen Huizinga, and John Lennox (virtually) as they help us explore how Christians can live out our God-given humanity in an increasingly AI-driven world. Register at greatlakessymposium.org.

    No, Islam is Not Kind to Christians

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 4:44


    Two world religions; two very different bearing of fruits. __________ For more resources, or to share this commentary with others, visit breakpoint.org.  

    Os Guinness on What Made America Great and Chloe Cole on Courage, Reality and Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 59:50


    This week we feature two speeches from the recent Colson Center National Conference. Os Guinness and Chloe Cole with two memorable presentations.    Segment 1 – Os Guinness: What Made America Great  CCNC Digital Offer  Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy  Jewish Review  Segment 2 – Chloe Cole; Courage, Reality and Truth   

    Business and the Christian Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 5:22


    Business belongs under Christ's Lordship.  __________ Apply for the Colson Fellows program at colsonfellows.org/apply.

    Benjamin Rush: A Hero for the Ages

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 4:34


    The lasting impact of a lesser-known Founding Father. __________ Start Truth Rising: The Study for free today at colsoncenter.org/study.

    Built to Agree

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 7:03


    Can we distinguish AI from a human; and do we care? __________ Apply for the Colson Fellows program at colsonfellows.org/apply.

    The Gospel We Forgot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 5:49


    The world needs formed, not just informed, believers. __________ Download the Colson Educators app today on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

    Heroic Stories for Today's Young Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 4:47


    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 Murray, Gretchen Huizinga, and John Lennox (virtually) as they help us explore how Christians can live out our God-given humanity in an increasingly AI-driven world. Register at greatlakessymposium.org.

    Lindsey Graham, American Exceptionalism, Children's Rights and the Decline of England

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 59:54


    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 continues to flirt with oppressive laws    Segment 1 – Lindsey Graham's Death; American Exceptionalism Daily Citizen Article on Lindsey Graham   Mamdani's Address  Segment 2 – Children Rights; Is Britain Gone?  Children's Rights Poll  Them Before Us press release  Rod Dreher article on England  Segment 3 – AI and the Economy  We Must Act Now statement  Fake ID by Abdu Murray  Great Lakes Symposium  Great Lakes Symposium Livestream  Our Bodies by Christopher West     

    What the Eyes of Ellen Page and Chloe Cole Reveal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 5:53


    If eyes are a window to the soul, denying God's created identity only brings despair.   __________ Apply for the Colson Fellows program at colsonfellows.org/apply.

    Will AI Take Your Job?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 6:01


    Maintaining the Christian worldview in this next frontier. __________ Join Abdu Murray, Gretchen Huizinga, and John Lennox (virtually) as they help us explore how Christians can live out our God-given humanity in an increasingly AI-driven world. Register at greatlakessymposium.org.

    BONUS: Jean Twenge on Generational Differences

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 36:19


    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.

    The Church and Suicide

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 5:50


    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 for free today at colsoncenter.org/study.

    Beyond Crispr: Recreating Man with Genetic Editing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 6:35


    The "man-moulders of the new age" vs. Imago Dei. __________ Partner with thousands of others in supporting The Colson Center by visiting colsoncenter.org/cornerstone.

    Securing Freedom for A Growing Nation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 6:19


    The Northwest Ordinance significantly shaped the future of slavery and education in America. __________ To watch a complementary session from Chloe Cole and have the opportunity to receive access to the complete conference video library with a gift of any amount, visit colsoncenter.org/july.

    July 4th Celebrations; Education News and a Groundbreaking Suicide Study

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 57:46


    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 some very sobering findings.    Segment 1 – July 4th Celebrations and Education News  Christian Post article on Maine school directive  AP article on Texas schools  Segment 2 – Ground breaking Suicide Study  Suicide Study  Article on women helping people die  Segment 3 – Questions and Comments     

    More Servants, not Celebrities: A Tribute to Tracy Remy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 5:06


    Humble servitude and a life well lived. __________ And for more resources, or to share this commentary with others, visit breakpoint.org.

    Your Bible Version Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 6:09


    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 (virtually) as they help us explore how Christians can live out our God-given humanity in an increasingly AI-driven world. Register at greatlakessymposium.org.

    America Flirts With Democratic Socialism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 7:24


    The Founders knew that unrestrained government power was the first enemy of freedom. __________ Download the Colson Educators app today on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

    Darwin's Horrid Doubt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 5:44


    Even "the father" of evolutionary theory found holes in his belief system. __________ Start Truth Rising: The Study for free today at colsoncenter.org/study.

    What to Do with the "Gray Areas" of Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 5:53


    Is it ethical to charge 15% more for rich clients? __________ Partner with thousands of others in supporting The Colson Center by visiting colsoncenter.org/cornerstone.

    Supreme Court Rules on Girls Sports and America Celebrates 250 Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 68:07


    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 answer questions from listeners.    Segment 1 – SCOTUS Decisions  MSN article on Supreme Court rulings  Segment 2 – Independence Day  Breakpoint article on patriotism  PBS The American Revolution  Breakpoint article on Europeans visiting America  Segment 3 – Questions and Comments  NPR article on disability memo  Joni and Friends website  Legacy Coalition  Big Picture Story Bible  The Jesus Storybook Bible  Summit Ministries  Worldview Academy  Impact 360 Institute       

    Chuck Colson on the American Creed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 4:23


    The year before he died, Chuck Colson delivered a Breakpoint commentary on the July Fourth holiday in which he reflected on our national identity. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

    A Virtuous Love of Country

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 6:06


    America's Christian roots should be the catalyst of our respect and the inspiration to want better. __________ Join Abdu Murray, Gretchen Huizinga, and John Lennox (virtually) as they help us explore how Christians can live out our God-given humanity in an increasingly AI-driven world. Register at greatlakessymposium.org.

    BONUS: Dr. Allan Josephson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 40:29


    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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