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In The Chronicles of Narnia, Aslan tells Lucy, “Every year you grow, you will find me bigger.” The same is true of every day we spend in God's Word. If you've ever felt intimidated about reading the Bible, this episode is for you. Amanda Bible Williams from She Reads Truth joins me to talk about the beauty of reading Scripture communally and the joy of discovering more of God through His Word. https://shereadstruth.com/ __________ The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center, which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them. Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/ Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly journal: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/ https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/ https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc
How do we help boys and girls trust that God's design of them is right and good? Dr. Kathy Koch joins me to talk about the five things kids need most and how we can be the kind of wise, loving adults they need in this gender-confused world. Celebrate Kids Raising Gender-Confident Kids: Helping Kids Embrace Their God-Given Design by Dr. Jeff Myers and Dr. Kathy Koch Our Bodies Tell God's Story: Discovering the Divine Plan for Love, Sex, and Gender by Christopher West Summit Ministries The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center, which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them. Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/ Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly journal: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/ https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/ https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc
John Stonestreet, president of the Colson Center, joins Eric to discuss Truth Rising, a groundbreaking new documentary from Focus on the Family and the Colson Center. This powerful film exposes the growing crisis of Western civilization and features Seth Dillon (Babylon Bee), Jack Phillips (Masterpiece Cake Shop), Chloe Cole, Katy Faust, and more. Together, they explore why truth is under attack — and how Christians can find courage and clarity at this pivotal cultural crossroads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lori Gimelshteyn is the Executive Director of the Colorado Parent Advocacy Network (CPAN). She is dedicated to to protecting parental rights in schools and demonstrates how to build bridges with school officials, schoolboards and media while representing Christian values in public education to protect children from harmful ideology. Get a copy of Navigating Public Schools: Charting a Course to Protect Your Child's Christian Faith for a gift of any amount. Buy your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOCUS! He shares how believers can engage others in the culture with the love of Christ and reveal the heart of God. Our goal is to strengthen our schools — not divide them. This information, combined with a biblical worldview, empowers parents and students to navigate the school year with grace and truth. Your role is crucial, Mom and Dad! Colorado Parents Advocacy Network - Resources for parents everywhere to adapt and use in advocating for your children Watch this inspiring documentary from Focus on the Family and the Colson Center and participate in the 4-part study on impacting the culture Opt-Out Template for Parents Support this Show! Send Jim a voicemail! Click here. Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form.
Katy Faust shares her story of starting a blog pushing back against progressive family policies and boldly continuing her work after a gay activist doxed her and her church community. Learn about the right of children to their biological parents and the statistical evidence supporting a biblical family structure. You’ll be equipped to join Katy in speaking up for the children. Plus hear about Focus on the Family’s powerful new documentary, Truth Rising, featuring more from Katy and her story. Truth is under attack—but it’s not lost. Truth Rising, a powerful new documentary from Focus on the Family and the Colson Center, reveals the cultural crisis and calls the church into action. Stand firm, engage boldly, and be part of the movement to reclaim truth. Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.
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 Truth Rising (streaming now) Sarah Groves Segment 1 - News Headlines Associated Press: As Trump threatens more Guard troops in US cities, here's what the law allows Comedian Arrested in U.K. for tweets National Review: Malcolm Gladwell Reaches His Tipping Point on Trans Athletes Segment 2 - Our Rights Come From God Ted Cruz Confronts Tim Kaine MSN: Kaine sparks backlash after calling Declaration of Independence's God-given rights ‘extremely troubling' Segment 3 - Jack Phillips: Life Lived Forward Comments from Listeners US Weekly: Shiny, Happy People ______________________ Support Breakpoint by becoming a Cornerstone Monthly Partner between now and October 31 at colsoncenter.org/september. Watch Truth Rising, now available at truthrising.com/colson.
Truth Rising: Focus on the Family and The Colson Center announce the premiere of a groundbreaking documentary called (the docu explores the crisis facing Western civilization & showcases stories of ordinary Christians to galvanize others to choose courage at this pivotal crossroad in time … GUEST John Stonestreet … president of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview and an author and speaker on areas of faith and culture, theology, worldview, education and apologetics … the daily voice of Breakpoint, the nationally syndicated commentary on the culture, founded by the late Chuck Colson … also the voice of The Point, a daily one-minute feature on worldview, apologetics, and cultural issues. Day on the Lawn … GUEST Rev. Derek Davenport, Senior Pastor at Sewickley Presbyterian ChurchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Truth Rising: Focus on the Family and The Colson Center announce the premiere of a groundbreaking documentary called (the docu explores the crisis facing Western civilization & showcases stories of ordinary Christians to galvanize others to choose courage at this pivotal crossroad in time … GUEST John Stonestreet … president of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview and an author and speaker on areas of faith and culture, theology, worldview, education and apologetics … the daily voice of Breakpoint, the nationally syndicated commentary on the culture, founded by the late Chuck Colson … also the voice of The Point, a daily one-minute feature on worldview, apologetics, and cultural issues. Day on the Lawn … GUEST Rev. Derek Davenport, Senior Pastor at Sewickley Presbyterian ChurchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Stonestreet, president of the Colson Center, joins Eric to discuss Truth Rising, a groundbreaking new documentary from Focus on the Family and the Colson Center. This powerful film exposes the growing crisis of Western civilization and features Seth Dillon (Babylon Bee), Jack Phillips (Masterpiece Cake Shop), Chloe Cole, Katy Faust, and more. Together, they explore why truth is under attack — and how Christians can find courage and clarity at this pivotal cultural crossroads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Colson Center's John Stonestreet joins the Them Before Us podcast to discuss the new documentary Truth Rising. The film explores the rise of Western Civilization, the profound impact it has had on human history, why it's now at risk, and what we can do to preserve it. TBU's Katy Faust is also featured in the film. Truth Rising premieres September 5—don't miss it!------------------John Stonestreet serves as president of the Colson Center. He's a sought-after speaker and author on areas of faith and culture, theology, worldview, education and apologetics. John is the daily voice of Breakpoint, the nationally syndicated commentary on the culture founded by the late Chuck Colson. He has co-authored five books including A Practical Guide to Culture and Restoring All Things. Before coming to the Colson Center in 2010, John served in various leadership capacities with Summit Ministries and was on the biblical studies faculty at Bryan College (TN). John is an ordained deacon in the Anglican Diocese of All Nations (Anglican Church of North America). He and his wife, Sarah, have four children and live in Colorado Springs, CO.
“Would you rather have a dead daughter or a living son?” That's what Chloe Cole's psychiatrist asked her parents when they sought guidance about her pursuit of “gender transition.” Well, Chloe did transition, until she realized the devastating consequences of this choice. I'm grateful to talk with Chloe this week as she shares her story of transition, detransition, and meeting Jesus. Truth Rising is a new documentary from the Colson Center and Focus on the Family. It features Chloe Cole's testimony along with other powerful stories. The film points to the reality that truth is not subjective—Jesus is the Truth who brings freedom and life. Watch the full documentary at truthrising.com. The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center, which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them. Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/ Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly journal: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/ https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/ https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc
Jonathan Morrow sits down with Colson Center president John Stonestreet to unpack the new documentary Truth Rising, a timely look at our current “civilizational moment” and a practical call to cultural courage rooted in four anchors: hope, truth, identity, and calling. They preview the film's free digital premiere, the companion 4-part study (with leader/participant guides), and how churches and families can host watch parties.Resources & LinksWatch the free premiere (Sept 5) + study guides & watch-party kit: TruthRising.comImpact 360 programs, courses, and Multiply Fund: Impact360.org
Jim Daly from Focus on the Family joins us to discuss the highly anticipated Truth Rising documentary, a powerful collaboration between Focus on the Family and the Colson Center. The film offers a sweeping look at the current cultural and moral state of Western civilization—its... The post Jim Daly appeared first on ABQ Connect.
Join us on #texasvaluesreport with special guest John Stonestreet, President of The @ColsonCenter and host Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney for Texas Values as they discuss the new documentary, Truth Rising produced by The Colson Center and Focus on the Family. Learn more about Truth Rising at https://www.truthrising.com. Help us build our channel so we can maintain a culture of Faith, Family, & Freedom in Texas by interacting with us; like, comment, share, subscribe! For more about Texas Values see: Txvalues.org To support our work, go to donate.txvalues.org/GivetoTexasValues
Guest: John StonestreetMinistry: The Colson Center for Christian WorldviewPosition: PresidentAlso, Host of the Breakpoint commentary heard weekdays at 11:25 a.m. & 7:25 p.m. on Faith RadioTopic: a preview of the documentary film, Truth Rising, presented with Focus on the FamilyWebsites: truthrising.com, colsoncenter.org
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 colsoncenter.org/august.
Dr. Heather Holleman examines different components of conversation—from casual and emotional to sharing the way we think and believe to unlock connection with others. She offers tools to effectively communicate and spread God’s love with those you encounter. You’ll learn how to add graciousness to your conversation so you can have stronger, warmer connections. Get a copy of The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility, for a gift of any amount. Buy your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOCUS! He shares how believers can engage others in the culture with the love of Christ and reveal the heart of God. Sign Up for the Premiere of Truth Rising, a new documentary from Focus on the Family and the Colson Center. Join renowned teacher and Bible scholar Ray Vander Laan as he examines what it means to be a follower of Christ through the cultural, historical, and otherwise contextual lens of Scripture. Support this Show! Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form. Send Jim a voicemail! Click here. If you enjoyed listening to ReFOCUS with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.
This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center, to discuss the new Truth Rising documentary and study co-produced by the Colson Center and Focus on the Family. This documentary will be available to stream on September 5, 2025. Learn more about Truth Rising here: https://www.truthrising.com
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 Bahnsen: Serrated Edge for Me but not for Thee Alistair Begg: The Secret of Contentment Segment 1 - Passing of Dr. Dobson and Headline News Dr. James C. Dobson, Visionary, Family Advocate and Founder of the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute, Dies at 89 Summit Ministries Brio Magazine Adventures in Odyssey Breakpoint: President Trump and the Hope of Heaven Newsweek: 7,000 Christians Have Been Killed in Nigeria This Year, Group Says Segment 2 - Golden Opportunity for Christian Education NYT: Why So Many Parents Are Opting Out of Public Schools NYP: Virginia teens suspended for questioning transgender student about being in boys locker room Colson Educators LifeWise Academy Segment 3 - Is There a Quiet Revival? Bible Society: The Quiet Revival: Gen Z leads rise in church attendance The Times: Full-fat faith: the young Christian converts filling our churches Breakpoint: Is Penal Substitutionary Atonement “Knocked Out”? Submit a question to Breakpoint here! __________ Stay up to date on Truth Rising, premiering September 5, at truthrising.com/colson. Join the Colson Center as a Cornerstone Monthly Partner at colsoncenter.org/cornerstone.
On this Freedom Friday, we discussed the importance of knowing why you are a follower of Christ. We must know the God we serve and why we serve Him, or else risk living a life in vain. We turned to the phone lines to hear from our listeners when we asked them, “What did you see that ultimately caused you to believe in Christ?” We then had J. Warner Wallace joins us to unpack Christian case-making and presents some thought-provoking points about how to approach evangelism. J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, national speaker, podcast host, and best-selling author. He also serves as a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He is an adjunct professor of apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Gateway Seminary, and Southern Evangelical Seminary. He has also authored several books, including “Cold-Case Christianity.” Shaunti Feldhahn also joined us to talk about the importance of mental health. Shaunti is a best-selling author, podcaster, blogger, and popular speaker. She was formerly an analyst on Wall Street and now applies her analytical skills to investigating life-changing truths about relationships at home and in the workplace. She has also authored several books, including “When Hurting People Come to Church: How People of Faith Can Help Solve the Mental Health Crisis.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: J. Wallace Warner Interview (Christian Case-making and Evangelism) [05:46- 23:10] Caller segment (What did you see that ultimately caused you to believe in Christ?) [26:10- 54:07] Shaunti Feldhahn Interview (Mental Health) [54:12- 01:07:06 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/ Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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John Stonestreet loves a fine cigar coupled with deep dives into theology, philosophy and the meaning of life. I've had the distinct pleasure of enjoying both with him in year's past.As head of the Colson Center, John will be on the show today to chat about how to "Go beyond inviting Jesus into your life, to taking your place in His."John is an intellectual on a grand scale and will also be discussing the Colson Center's latest project in partnership with Focus on the Family called Truth Rising. He is a much sought-after author and speaker on areas of faith and culture, theology, worldview, education and apologetics. John is the daily voice of BreakPoint, the nationally syndicated commentary on the culture founded by the late Chuck Colson and is also the voice of the Point, a daily one-minute feature on worldview, apologetics and cultural issues.What a thrill to have him on the show today. I hope you can tune in.Support the show
On this Freedom Friday, we discussed the importance of knowing why you are a follower of Christ. We must know the God we serve and why we serve Him, or else risk living a life in vain. We turned to the phone lines to hear from our listeners when we asked them, “What did you see that ultimately caused you to believe in Christ?” We then had J. Warner Wallace joins us to unpack Christian case-making and presents some thought-provoking points about how to approach evangelism. J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, national speaker, podcast host, and best-selling author. He also serves as a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He is an adjunct professor of apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Gateway Seminary, and Southern Evangelical Seminary. He has also authored several books, including “Cold-Case Christianity.” Shaunti Feldhahn also joined us to talk about the importance of mental health. Shaunti is a best-selling author, podcaster, blogger, and popular speaker. She was formerly an analyst on Wall Street and now applies her analytical skills to investigating life-changing truths about relationships at home and in the workplace. She has also authored several books, including “When Hurting People Come to Church: How People of Faith Can Help Solve the Mental Health Crisis.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: J. Wallace Warner Interview (Christian Case-making and Evangelism) [05:46- 23:10] Caller segment (What did you see that ultimately caused you to believe in Christ?) [26:10- 54:07] Shaunti Feldhahn Interview (Mental Health) [54:12- 01:07:06 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/ Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this Freedom Friday, we discussed the importance of knowing why you are a follower of Christ. We must know the God we serve and why we serve Him, or else risk living a life in vain. We turned to the phone lines to hear from our listeners when we asked them, “What did you see that ultimately caused you to believe in Christ?” We then had J. Warner Wallace joins us to unpack Christian case-making and presents some thought-provoking points about how to approach evangelism. J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, national speaker, podcast host, and best-selling author. He also serves as a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He is an adjunct professor of apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Gateway Seminary, and Southern Evangelical Seminary. He has also authored several books, including “Cold-Case Christianity.” Shaunti Feldhahn also joined us to talk about the importance of mental health. Shaunti is a best-selling author, podcaster, blogger, and popular speaker. She was formerly an analyst on Wall Street and now applies her analytical skills to investigating life-changing truths about relationships at home and in the workplace. She has also authored several books, including “When Hurting People Come to Church: How People of Faith Can Help Solve the Mental Health Crisis.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: J. Wallace Warner Interview (Christian Case-making and Evangelism) [05:46- 23:10] Caller segment (What did you see that ultimately caused you to believe in Christ?) [26:10- 54:07] Shaunti Feldhahn Interview (Mental Health) [54:12- 01:07:06 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/ Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this Freedom Friday, we discussed the importance of knowing why you are a follower of Christ. We must know the God we serve and why we serve Him, or else risk living a life in vain. We turned to the phone lines to hear from our listeners when we asked them, “What did you see that ultimately caused you to believe in Christ?” We then had J. Warner Wallace joins us to unpack Christian case-making and presents some thought-provoking points about how to approach evangelism. J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, national speaker, podcast host, and best-selling author. He also serves as a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He is an adjunct professor of apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Gateway Seminary, and Southern Evangelical Seminary. He has also authored several books, including “Cold-Case Christianity.” Shaunti Feldhahn also joined us to talk about the importance of mental health. Shaunti is a best-selling author, podcaster, blogger, and popular speaker. She was formerly an analyst on Wall Street and now applies her analytical skills to investigating life-changing truths about relationships at home and in the workplace. She has also authored several books, including “When Hurting People Come to Church: How People of Faith Can Help Solve the Mental Health Crisis.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: J. Wallace Warner Interview (Christian Case-making and Evangelism) [05:46- 23:10] Caller segment (What did you see that ultimately caused you to believe in Christ?) [26:10- 54:07] Shaunti Feldhahn Interview (Mental Health) [54:12- 01:07:06 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/ Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this Freedom Friday, we discussed the importance of knowing why you are a follower of Christ. We must know the God we serve and why we serve Him, or else risk living a life in vain. We turned to the phone lines to hear from our listeners when we asked them, “What did you see that ultimately caused you to believe in Christ?” We then had J. Warner Wallace joins us to unpack Christian case-making and presents some thought-provoking points about how to approach evangelism. J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, national speaker, podcast host, and best-selling author. He also serves as a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He is an adjunct professor of apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Gateway Seminary, and Southern Evangelical Seminary. He has also authored several books, including “Cold-Case Christianity.” Shaunti Feldhahn also joined us to talk about the importance of mental health. Shaunti is a best-selling author, podcaster, blogger, and popular speaker. She was formerly an analyst on Wall Street and now applies her analytical skills to investigating life-changing truths about relationships at home and in the workplace. She has also authored several books, including “When Hurting People Come to Church: How People of Faith Can Help Solve the Mental Health Crisis.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: J. Wallace Warner Interview (Christian Case-making and Evangelism) [05:46- 23:10] Caller segment (What did you see that ultimately caused you to believe in Christ?) [26:10- 54:07] Shaunti Feldhahn Interview (Mental Health) [54:12- 01:07:06 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/ Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this Freedom Friday, we discussed the importance of knowing why you are a follower of Christ. We must know the God we serve and why we serve Him, or else risk living a life in vain. We turned to the phone lines to hear from our listeners when we asked them, “What did you see that ultimately caused you to believe in Christ?” We then had J. Warner Wallace joins us to unpack Christian case-making and presents some thought-provoking points about how to approach evangelism. J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, national speaker, podcast host, and best-selling author. He also serves as a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He is an adjunct professor of apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Gateway Seminary, and Southern Evangelical Seminary. He has also authored several books, including “Cold-Case Christianity.” Shaunti Feldhahn also joined us to talk about the importance of mental health. Shaunti is a best-selling author, podcaster, blogger, and popular speaker. She was formerly an analyst on Wall Street and now applies her analytical skills to investigating life-changing truths about relationships at home and in the workplace. She has also authored several books, including “When Hurting People Come to Church: How People of Faith Can Help Solve the Mental Health Crisis.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: J. Wallace Warner Interview (Christian Case-making and Evangelism) [05:46- 23:10] Caller segment (What did you see that ultimately caused you to believe in Christ?) [26:10- 54:07] Shaunti Feldhahn Interview (Mental Health) [54:12- 01:07:06 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/ Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this Freedom Friday, we discussed the importance of knowing why you are a follower of Christ. We must know the God we serve and why we serve Him, or else risk living a life in vain. We turned to the phone lines to hear from our listeners when we asked them, “What did you see that ultimately caused you to believe in Christ?” We then had J. Warner Wallace joins us to unpack Christian case-making and presents some thought-provoking points about how to approach evangelism. J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, national speaker, podcast host, and best-selling author. He also serves as a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He is an adjunct professor of apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Gateway Seminary, and Southern Evangelical Seminary. He has also authored several books, including “Cold-Case Christianity.” Shaunti Feldhahn also joined us to talk about the importance of mental health. Shaunti is a best-selling author, podcaster, blogger, and popular speaker. She was formerly an analyst on Wall Street and now applies her analytical skills to investigating life-changing truths about relationships at home and in the workplace. She has also authored several books, including “When Hurting People Come to Church: How People of Faith Can Help Solve the Mental Health Crisis.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: J. Wallace Warner Interview (Christian Case-making and Evangelism) [05:46- 23:10] Caller segment (What did you see that ultimately caused you to believe in Christ?) [26:10- 54:07] Shaunti Feldhahn Interview (Mental Health) [54:12- 01:07:06 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/ Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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We're taking a small break this summer to gear up for season six of the Strong Women podcast. During this break, we'll be re-airing episodes we think you'll enjoy! Dependence invites us to experience greater joy in the Lord—and Joni Eareckson Tada's life testifies to this joy. She joins us today to share the wisdom she's gained through years of following Jesus. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and tune in to hear what God is teaching Joni about Himself in this season of life. Show Notes: Delighting in the Trinity by Michael Reeves The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown Facing the Mountain by Daniel James Brown Strong Women S1 E 3: Who We Are is Rooted With Joni Eareckson Tada The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center, which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them. Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/ Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly journal: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/ https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/ https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc
Curtis and Ryan talk with John Stonestreet, president of the Colson Center, about a new documentary he partnered with Focus on the Family to create, titled Truth Rising. The film examines the decline of Western civilization, addresses contemporary societal issues, and underscores the hope found in Christ—encouraging you to embrace your God-given calling to be a catalyst for renewal.
John Stonestreet, President, Colson Center for Christian Worldview joins co-host, David Walls and myself to discuss the new Family Foundation/Colson Center video release of "Truth Rising" on September 5! Check it out and share. Make it a great day in the Love & Lordship of Christ (Mark 12:29-31)!
We're taking a small break this summer to gear up for season six of the Strong Women podcast. During this break, we'll be re-airing episodes we think you'll enjoy! Christianity is exploding across India. For the last 26 years, Rebecca Stanley has participated in God's work there through evangelism, church planting, and advocating for the vulnerable. Rebecca joins us in studio to share how God is building His Church in India and bringing life and purpose to men and women on the fringes of society. Kairos Global Foundation Kingdom Unleashed by Jerry Trousdale, Glenn Sunshine, with Gregory C. Benoit The Unshakable Kingdom and the Unchanging Person by E. Stanley Jones Truth Rising isn't just a documentary— it's a call to action at a critical time in our culture. As faith, identity, and morality are being redefined, this documentary exposes the civilizational moment we are living in. Through powerful stories and expert insights, it reveals how ordinary people can make an extraordinary impact—by boldly choosing courage over fear. As the world redefines truth, Truth Rising offers clarity, courage, and a Christ-centered path forward. To learn more, visit truthrising.com/colson. The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center, which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them. Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/ Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly journal: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/ https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/ https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc
Evangelism expert Greg Stier discusses putting into practice the transformative rhythms, activities and actions that Jesus modeled throughout His life. He passionately shares the power of the gospel, getting into some practical and memorable tools to help you incorporate evangelism into your life. Buy your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOCUS! He shares how believers can engage others in the culture with the love of Christ and reveal the heart of God. Get a copy of Radical Like Jesus: 21 Challenges to Live a Revolutionary Life, for a gift of any amount. Learn more about sharing the Christian faith with the spiritually curious. Sign Up for the Premiere of Truth Rising, a new documentary from Focus on the Family and the Colson Center. Support this Show! Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form. Send Jim a voicemail! Click here. If you enjoyed listening to ReFOCUS with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.
John Stonestreet is the president of the Colson Center and a worldview expert. In the current “civilizational moment,” and chaos of the culture, John encourages us to understand, communicate, and live out the Christian worldview for our communities, tying back to the release of the upcoming documentary film Truth Rising. Truth Rising Understanding Our Mission in the Culture Colson Center for Christian Worldview Hope Restored If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
An American Eagle jeans ad is called a rise of Nazism. A CNN reporter uses AI to talk to a long-dead teenager. And John and Katy Faust talk about Katy challenging an assertion made by AI's Grok. Recommendations Katy Faust and Grok Bioethics: A Primer for Christians 2nd edition by Gilbert Meilaender Rediscovering My 1800 Heritage by Katy Faust Leisure: The Basis of Culture by Josef Pieper Segment 1 - Jeans Ad Causes Uproar Babylon Bee: Can You Spot All The Nazi Dog Whistles In This Sydney Sweeney Ad? Nike's ad for Scottie Scheffler's Open was tear-jerkingly perfect Them Before Us Segment 2 - Changing Definition of Death Variety: Jim Acosta Interviews AI Version of Teenager Killed in Parkland Shooting KLOVE: ChatGPT's AI Can Offer Dangerous Information & Guidance To Kids Pro-Child Politics by Katy Faust NYT: Donor Organs Are Too Rare. We Need a New Definition of Death. Washington Post: White House Has No Plan to Mandate IVF Care World's ‘oldest baby' born from embryo frozen in 1994 Segment 3 - Talking to Grok Katy Faust and Grok Segment 4 - Questions and Recommendations Submit a question to Breakpoint here! __________ Stay up to date on Truth Rising, premiering September 5, at truthrising.com/colson. Join the Colson Center as a Cornerstone Monthly Partner at colsoncenter.org/cornerstone.
We have reached a "civilizational moment" in the battle for truth. And it's past time for Christians to stand up and speak out. In this week's episode of The Narrative, CCV Policy Director David Mahan and Communications Director Mike Andrews sit down with John Stonestreet, president of the Colson Center, to talk about the upcoming documentary, Truth Rising. This powerful project confronts the crisis of truth in today's culture and calls believers to live courageously, rooted in the unchanging Word of God. Before diving into the conversation with John, the guys break down some of the biggest stories making headlines this week:
Rejecting Christianity will mean losing those cultural goods that depend on Christian values, such as freedom of speech and religion. ____________ Give any gift to the Colson Center this month and recieve digital access to the 2025 Colson Center National Conference at colsoncenter.org/august.
A worldview that insists on absolute autonomy and that “the customer is always right” will corrupt medicine. Related Resource What Would You Say?: What is IVF, and is it ethical? ________________ Join the Colson Center as a Cornerstone partner at colsoncenter.org/cornerstone.
We're taking a small break this summer to gear up for season six of the Strong Women podcast. During this break, we'll be re-airing episodes we think you'll enjoy! Stories have a profound way of shaping us. They form our attention, affections, and our character for better or worse. That's why reading what's good, true, and beautiful matters—and this takes practice. Jessica Hooten Wilson returns to the podcast to help us embrace the practice of reading as a means of spiritual formation. Reading for the Love of God by Jessica Hooten Wilson The Scandal of Holiness by Jessica Hooten Wilson A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens Christ and Apollo: The Dimensions of the Literary Imagination by William F. Lynch The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri The Love of Learning and the Desire for God: A Study in Monastic Culture by Jean Leclerq Kristin Lavransdatter Vol. I: The Wreath by Sigrid Undset This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy The Everlasting Man by G.K. Chesterton The Complete Stories of Flannery O'Connor On Christian Doctrine by St. Augustine Elisabeth Elliot: A Life by Lucy S.R. Austen A Voice from the South by Anna Julia Cooper The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center, which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them. Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/ Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly journal: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/ https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/ https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc
When a civilization loses touch with what made it great. Related Resource The Truth Rising Documentary _______________ Give any amount to the Colson Center this month and receive digital access to the Colson Center National Conference at colsoncenter.org/august.
In this insightful “best of” episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, host Patti Garibay is joined by Sarah Stonestreet, the vibrant host of the Colson Center's Strong Women Podcast. Together, they delve into the core principles of raising strong, resilient girls grounded in their faith. Sarah shares her passion for empowering young girls and the pivotal role of Biblical principles in cultivating strength and boldness. They explore how parents can redefine meekness as a powerful virtue and equip their daughters to lead with humility and confidence. Through engaging discussions, Patti and Sarah highlight the significance of nurturing a strong sense of identity rooted in God's love, enabling girls to navigate societal pressures while staying true to their faith. They also discuss the concept of Biblical femininity and the importance of perseverance and resilience. Tune in to gain valuable insights and practical strategies for raising godly girls in today's challenging cultural landscape. To learn more about Sarah and the Strong Women Podcast, visit colsoncenter.org/strong-women Find an American Heritage Girls Troop near you, visit americanheritagegirls.org Add even more Biblical wisdom to your parenting quiver, visit raisinggodlygirls.com
Technological godhood won't save us. Related Resource What Would You Say?: Will AI Replace Humans? ______________ Join the Colson Center as a Cornerstone Partner at colsoncenter.org/monthly.
We're taking a small break this summer to gear up for season six of the Strong Women podcast. During this break, we'll be re-airing episodes we think you'll enjoy! Sometimes we forget how radical and powerful God's grace is. This week's guest, Toni McFadden, has not forgotten. Toni travels the country to speak about abortion, promote healthy sexuality and relationships, and advocate for the unborn. After Toni had an abortion in high school, God transformed her life through radical salvation, healing, and a new calling. Her life testifies to how Jesus forgives our sin and redeems our stories. Toni's Website Redeemed: My Journey After Abortion by Toni McFadden or at https://tonimcfadden.com/ Campus Crusade for Christ (Now Cru) Forgiven and Set Free: A Bible Study for Women Seeking Healing after Abortion by Linda Cochrane The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Lewis Live Action March for Life Pro Love Ministries and Love Line On the Threshold of Hope: Opening the Door to Healing for Survivors of Sexual Abuse by Diane Mandt Langberg “Remembering Pro-Life Trailblazer Mildred Jefferson,” Feb 4, 2020 Commentary from The Heritage Foundation The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center, which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them. Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/ Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly journal: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/ https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/ https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc
Find yourself an Omega Buckner and be an Omega Buckner. Related Resource Get updates on the Truth Rising documentary at truthrising.com/colson. _____________ Join the Colson Center as a Cornerstone Partner at colsoncenter.org/monthly.
Colorado is doubling down on transgender ideology while support everywhere else is waning. Related Resource What Would You Say?: Are Christians Legally Required to Bake Gay Wedding Cakes? _________________ Give any amount to the Colson Center this month and receive digital access to the Colson Center National Conference at colsoncenter.org/july.
We're taking a small break this summer to gear up for season six of the Strong Women podcast. During this break, we'll be re-airing episodes we think you'll enjoy! What is motherhood all about? Elizabeth Schlueter helps us perceive the beautiful truth about motherhood amid cultural extremes. She joins us this week to challenge common myths about motherhood and cast a Christian vision for the beauty of self-giving love and sacrifice. Whether you're married or single, raising children or not, you'll be encouraged to form a virtuous life centered around sacrificial love and committed relationships. The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center, which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them. Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/ Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly journal: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/ https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/ https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc
Can you mobilize your kid's community to hold off on screens? _____________ Join the Colson Center as a Cornerstone Partner at colsoncenter.org/monthly.
In the chaos of the culture, the truth of the Christian worldview is like a lighthouse in the storm. John Stonestreet equips you to live out the truth of God’s Word for your family and community. It’s never too late to be a force for change – right where you are! The world is shifting. Truth is under attack. Truth Rising, a new documentary from Focus on the Family and the Colson Center, reveals the crisis shaking faith, identity, and morality. But we can make a difference when we stand in God’s truth. Join the movement—sign up to watch the global premiere of Truth Rising on September 5th! Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
We're taking a small break this summer to gear up for season six of the Strong Women podcast. During this break, we'll be re-airing episodes we think you'll enjoy! Many of us struggle with body image. Our bodies matter and we are called to care for them—but how do we do that without obsessing? Today, I chat about this with Lainey Greer, who uses her background of exercise science and systematic theology to equip believers with a Christian view of the body. We talk about the big picture of stewarding our health and what that looks like practically. Lainey's website: https://laineygreer.com/ Forsaken Body Podcast Be Well: Learning to Steward Your Health by Dr. Lainey Greer Lainey's curriculum – Understand Healthy Our Bodies Tell God's Story: Discovering the Divine Plan for Love, Sex, and Gender by Christopher West Purdue study on obesity among religious Providence by John Piper The Practice of Godliness by Jerry Bridges The Strong Women podcast exists to display the beautifully diverse ways God invites and equips women to participate in His story. Strong Women is a listener-funded program from the Colson Center that is only available for free because it has already been paid for by hundreds of listeners like you. To join the community of women who make this program possible, visit colsoncenter.org/swmonthly today. The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center, which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them. Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/ Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly journal: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/ https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/ https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc
In the chaos of the culture, the truth of the Christian worldview is like a lighthouse in the storm. John Stonestreet equips you to live out the truth of God’s Word for your family and community. It’s never too late to be a force for change – right where you are! The world is shifting. Truth is under attack. Truth Rising, a new documentary from Focus on the Family and the Colson Center, reveals the crisis shaking faith, identity, and morality. But we can make a difference when we stand in God’s truth. Join the movement—sign up to watch the global premiere of Truth Rising on September 5th! Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.