Podcast appearances and mentions of colson center

Elisa Morgan knows what it's like to mother through every season—from raising young kids to walking alongside adult children through different challenges. She spent years investing in mothers as the first president of MOPS International (now MomCo), but in this season of life she's discovering something sacred about aging: The purpose isn't to do more—it's to grow more like Christ. We talk about leaning into our limitations, praying for our kids, and asking what God is calling us to give birth to in each new season.   Elisa's Podcast, God Hears Her  The MomCo   Be the Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation by Latasha Morrison  Jobs to be Done: Theory to Practice by Anthony W. Ulwick  Truth Rising   ___________ 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 

From Voltaire to Beavis and Butthead to the loss of humor the heart really needs.  __________ Give to The Colson Center at colsoncenter.org/november.

Timothy Harris, a missionary to Muslims helps Christians to build bridges and share the love of Christ with Islamic neighbors. Find out how God is moving in the Muslim world and opening doors for people in this community to discover Jesus as their Savior. He'll inspire you to see every Muslim as made in the image of God and will offer practical ways you can represent Christ and share your faith in ways you never thought were possible. Get your copy of Loving Your Muslim Neighbor for a gift of any amount. 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. Watch now! There's no place like home, right? Just as home brings a sense of belonging, rest, and security, so does a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. If you don't have one, this article can show you how to find your place in God's eternal family. 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. SUPPORT REFOCUS! GIVE HERE! Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form.

Lisa Steven said yes to God when she had no idea how to run a residential program for single moms—and He's been showing up ever since. From miraculous provision to stories of young mothers discovering their dignity as image bearers, Lisa shares what it looks like to build Hope House on total dependence on God rather than her own strength. This is a conversation about saying yes even when you're not equipped, and watching God surround you with exactly what you need.   Hope House  MOPS International Truth Rising – truthrising.com/colson "Give, Save, Spend" equips you with a biblical foundation for financial stewardship and practical tools to manage money wisely and plan for long-term stability. Sign up at colsoneducators.org/courses. __________ 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     

Davis Carman and John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, discuss the "Truth Rising" documentary that was created in partnership with Focus on the Family.Toolkit: https://www.truthrising.com/k12_educators/00:00 Trailer00:15 Intro01:30 Civilization decline04:25 Civilizational moment07:22 Truth and courage13:57 Favorite "Truth Rising" story20:04 Dream for "Truth Rising"23:20 Partnership with Focus on the Family26:51 "Truth Rising" study guide30:09 Where to connect and closing comments

What if your calling is already right in front of you? Steve Garber helps us see that vocation isn't primarily about the perfect career path or the unique occupations we have; it's about responding to a God who speaks and calls us to faithfulness in the small, everyday moments that make up our lives. Steve joins me this week to talk about calling, living with integrity, and why the "little moments" in life are more significant than we think.    Visions of Vocation: Common Grace for the Common Good by Steve Garber  The Fabric of Faithfulness: Weaving Together Belief and Behavior by Steve Garber  The Gospel in a Pluralist Society by Lesslie Newbigin  David Copperfield by Charles Dickens      Truth Rising – truthrising.com/colson     "Give, Save, Spend" equips you with a biblical foundation for financial stewardship and practical tools to manage money wisely and plan for long-term stability. Sign up at colsoneducators.org/courses.  __________ 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 

Jean Marie Davis endured childhood abuse that led to decades of exploitation in drugs and sex trafficking. At 29, she encountered Jesus at a pregnancy resource center. Through that experience, the Lord eventually led her to serve as director of a PRC. Today, Jean Marie is a powerful advocate for the pro-life movement, using her testimony to bring hope and change to others. She joins me today to share her story, which demonstrates the redemptive power of Jesus. Content Warning: This episode addresses sensitive topics including abuse, prostitution, abortion, and violence. Breaking Chains Against All Odds by Jean Marie Davis House of Hope ADF Legal __________ 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

Preview the Centennial Impact Summit with John Stonestreet of the Colson Center, Leah Libresco Sargeant - author of The Dignity of Dependence, and Dr. Jean Twenge. The Impact Summit theme is “Theology, Technology, and Anthropology: Reclaiming Embodiment in a Brave New World.” Jeff and John also discuss the Truth Rising movie – all on the very day Charlie Kirk was assassinated.” www.centennial.ccu.edu/centennial-impact-summit-2025 and www.truthrising.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Eldfrick is the daughter of Jack Phillips, the Colorado baker who faced years of backlash and legal battles after declining to create a same-sex wedding cake. Through intense public scrutiny and threats as they stood firm in their convictions, the Lord reignited Lisa's faith and brought her family closer to Him than ever before.   __________ 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   

A little over a month since Charlie Kirk's assassination, believers are living in a chaotic culture still reeling from the fallout. How are we, as the Church, called to respond when everyone around us is looking for answers, and we know truth can only be found in the Gospel? John Stonestreet joins me on today's episode of Fearless, discussing how we're called to respond with clarity, courage, and conviction in these moments of upheaval. John serves as the president of the Colson Center, and recently worked on the documentary Truth Rising—an honest look at how the cultural confusion we're now experiencing stems from an abandonment of the Christian ideals that shaped the West. Together we talk about the growing hunger for truth among the younger generation, how to lead with clarity in a world that preaches acceptance above all else, and why knowing that God placed us in this specific moment in history should fill us with unshakeable confidence. The Church is being called to rise up at this inflection point in history. Will we quietly compromise, or boldly stand for the Gospel, no matter what it costs us? Learn more about the Colson Fellowship program John talked about here: https://www.colsonfellows.org/. Watch Truth Rising here: https://www.truthrising.com/. 

How can we know God's will for our lives as women? What does it look like to make the most of the opportunities set before us and prioritize the Kingdom of God? Jen Oshman—a wife, mom, writer, and ministry leader—shares her journey of following Jesus across different seasons and continents. We discuss how women can faithfully steward the circumstances God has placed them in, prioritize the Kingdom, and cultivate selflessness in a culture that prizes autonomy.    Strange New World by Carl Trueman  Our Highest Good by Mary Wiley  Home by Marilynne Robinson  Jen Oshman's Podcast - All Things     __________ 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   

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme of “Questions” with discussions about difficult questions in Christianity. We had J. Warner Wallace joins us to discuss how he came to trust the Bible after investigating it as a Cold Case detective. J. Warner is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker, podcast host, and best-selling author. He also serves as a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He is also an adjunct professor of apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Gateway Seminary, and Southern Evangelical Seminary. We were also joined by Dr. Jim Coakley, who discussed the beauty of questions in understanding the Bible. Dr. Jim Coakley is the Professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute and a current elder with 180 Chicago. He is also a member of the Evangelical Theological Society. We also heard from one of our listeners as we asked him the question, "Who was Jesus to you before He was your Savior?" You can listen to the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: J. Warner Wallace Interview [04:53] Dr. Jim Coakley Interview [35:26 ] Listener Call-in Response [58:38 ] 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.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme of “Questions” with discussions about difficult questions in Christianity. We had J. Warner Wallace joins us to discuss how he came to trust the Bible after investigating it as a Cold Case detective. J. Warner is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker, podcast host, and best-selling author. He also serves as a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He is also an adjunct professor of apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Gateway Seminary, and Southern Evangelical Seminary. We were also joined by Dr. Jim Coakley, who discussed the beauty of questions in understanding the Bible. Dr. Jim Coakley is the Professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute and a current elder with 180 Chicago. He is also a member of the Evangelical Theological Society. We also heard from one of our listeners as we asked him the question, "Who was Jesus to you before He was your Savior?" You can listen to the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: J. Warner Wallace Interview [04:53] Dr. Jim Coakley Interview [35:26 ] Listener Call-in Response [58:38 ] 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.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme of “Questions” with discussions about difficult questions in Christianity. We had J. Warner Wallace joins us to discuss how he came to trust the Bible after investigating it as a Cold Case detective. J. Warner is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker, podcast host, and best-selling author. He also serves as a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He is also an adjunct professor of apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Gateway Seminary, and Southern Evangelical Seminary. We were also joined by Dr. Jim Coakley, who discussed the beauty of questions in understanding the Bible. Dr. Jim Coakley is the Professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute and a current elder with 180 Chicago. He is also a member of the Evangelical Theological Society. We also heard from one of our listeners as we asked him the question, "Who was Jesus to you before He was your Savior?" You can listen to the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: J. Warner Wallace Interview [04:53] Dr. Jim Coakley Interview [35:26 ] Listener Call-in Response [58:38 ] 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.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme of “Questions” with discussions about difficult questions in Christianity. We had J. Warner Wallace joins us to discuss how he came to trust the Bible after investigating it as a Cold Case detective. J. Warner is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker, podcast host, and best-selling author. He also serves as a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He is also an adjunct professor of apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Gateway Seminary, and Southern Evangelical Seminary. We were also joined by Dr. Jim Coakley, who discussed the beauty of questions in understanding the Bible. Dr. Jim Coakley is the Professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute and a current elder with 180 Chicago. He is also a member of the Evangelical Theological Society. We also heard from one of our listeners as we asked him the question, "Who was Jesus to you before He was your Savior?" You can listen to the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: J. Warner Wallace Interview [04:53] Dr. Jim Coakley Interview [35:26 ] Listener Call-in Response [58:38 ] 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.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme of “Questions” with discussions about difficult questions in Christianity. We had J. Warner Wallace joins us to discuss how he came to trust the Bible after investigating it as a Cold Case detective. J. Warner is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker, podcast host, and best-selling author. He also serves as a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He is also an adjunct professor of apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Gateway Seminary, and Southern Evangelical Seminary. We were also joined by Dr. Jim Coakley, who discussed the beauty of questions in understanding the Bible. Dr. Jim Coakley is the Professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute and a current elder with 180 Chicago. He is also a member of the Evangelical Theological Society. We also heard from one of our listeners as we asked him the question, "Who was Jesus to you before He was your Savior?" You can listen to the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: J. Warner Wallace Interview [04:53] Dr. Jim Coakley Interview [35:26 ] Listener Call-in Response [58:38 ] 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.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme of “Questions” with discussions about difficult questions in Christianity. We had J. Warner Wallace joins us to discuss how he came to trust the Bible after investigating it as a Cold Case detective. J. Warner is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker, podcast host, and best-selling author. He also serves as a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He is also an adjunct professor of apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Gateway Seminary, and Southern Evangelical Seminary. We were also joined by Dr. Jim Coakley, who discussed the beauty of questions in understanding the Bible. Dr. Jim Coakley is the Professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute and a current elder with 180 Chicago. He is also a member of the Evangelical Theological Society. We also heard from one of our listeners as we asked him the question, "Who was Jesus to you before He was your Savior?" You can listen to the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: J. Warner Wallace Interview [04:53] Dr. Jim Coakley Interview [35:26 ] Listener Call-in Response [58:38 ] 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.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme of “Questions” with discussions about difficult questions in Christianity. We had J. Warner Wallace joins us to discuss how he came to trust the Bible after investigating it as a Cold Case detective. J. Warner is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker, podcast host, and best-selling author. He also serves as a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He is also an adjunct professor of apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Gateway Seminary, and Southern Evangelical Seminary. We were also joined by Dr. Jim Coakley, who discussed the beauty of questions in understanding the Bible. Dr. Jim Coakley is the Professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute and a current elder with 180 Chicago. He is also a member of the Evangelical Theological Society. We also heard from one of our listeners as we asked him the question, "Who was Jesus to you before He was your Savior?" You can listen to the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: J. Warner Wallace Interview [04:53] Dr. Jim Coakley Interview [35:26 ] Listener Call-in Response [58:38 ] 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.

Abortion Pill Reversal has saved over 7,000 babies, giving them a second chance at life—and yet it's under attack in so many states. Today, I'm excited for you to hear Mackenna's story of how God used Abortion Pill Reversal to save her little girl and bring Mackenna back to Himself.    Show Notes:  Alliance Defending Freedom  Truth Rising     __________ 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     

Kevin Palau, President of the Palau ministry, and Sam Adams, former mayor of Portland, Oregon, talk about their friendship formed in the context of meeting social needs in the city. Sam was the first openly gay mayor of a major U.S. city. These two men describe their surprise at discovering that Evangelical Christians and people in the LGBT community can agree on most social issues and can work together to solve problems without compromising their core beliefs. They offer a practical example of how Christians can dialogue respectfully and share the love of Christ with those who hold different views. 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. 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. Watch now! And sign up for Truth Rising: The Study. City Gospel Movements – strengthen faith sharing efforts in your city. SUPPORT REFOCUS! GIVE HERE! Send Jim a voicemail! Click here. Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form.

When Kelsey and Frankie Dame couldn't conceive naturally, they were offered IVF as the obvious solution. But as believers, they didn't want to assume that they should pursue IVF just because they could. Instead, they asked, “What does the Christian worldview say about this?” Their journey through infertility is thought-provoking and redemptive. It helps us think well about navigating conversations about IVF in a culture where our ethics haven't caught up to our technology.    Show Notes  Nightlight Christian adoptions  National Embryonic Donation Center in Tennessee  Katie Faust  Truth Rising  Into the Deep: An Unlikely Catholic Conversion by Abigail Favale  Well Read Mom  The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo __________ 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 

Today on the show, I share my review of "Truth Rising," a brand new documentary from Focus on the Family and the Colson Center. This film is important, and I hope you will take the opportunity to watch it with your family after listening to this episode. I pray it will lead to meaningful and fruitful discussions, equipping your family to be salt and light in this dark world and to bring the truth to places that have overlooked it. I recommend it for those 14 and up!

Right now, between one million and ten million embryos created through IVF are frozen in storage. At a time when IVF is legal and widely accepted, how should Christians think about this technology? How does it treat children? Is there a way to participate ethically? I'm grateful to have the brilliant children's rights advocate Katy Faust on to help us think like Christians about this important and sensitive topic. Them Before Us — Katy Faust's organization advocating for children's rights thembeforeus.com IVF Fast Facts — Download a fact sheet on the risks of IVF to children thembeforeus.com/ivf-harms-to-children Restorative Reproductive Medicine — Explore ethical alternatives to IVF iirrm.org/ NaPro Technology — Natural procreative technologies for infertility treatment naprotechnology.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 

John Stonestreet, president of the Colson Center, shares the heart behind his powerful new film "Truth Rising" and why its message matters today more than ever.

On this episode of The Commonwealth Matters, Richard Nelson is joined by John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center, for a wide-ranging conversation on some of the most pressing issues of our day. They discuss the new documentary Truth Rising and its call to recover biblical truth in an age of confusion, reflect on the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk and the movement he inspired, and consider how the West can be renewed and preserved for future generations. Their dialogue points to the hope of the gospel and the necessity of courage and conviction as we face the challenges ahead.If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠richard@commonwealthpolicy.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Like and Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/commonwealthpolicyFollow us on X: @CPC4KentuckyFollow us on YouTube: @commonwealthpolicycenterE-Newsletter: https://www.commonwealthpolicycenter.org/mailing-list/

Tyler O'Neil, from the Daily Signal, interviews Jim Daly in this special episode. The conversation centers around the Southern Poverty Law Center adding Focus on the Family to it's "hate list" because of it's biblical stance on marriage between one man and one woman. Jim shares about the responsibility of Christians to follow God's design for marriage and sexuality, while also maintaining love and respect for those with different views in a pluralistic society. 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. 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. Watch now! And sign up for Truth Rising: The Study. In light of the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, Jim Daly speaks with Brant Hansen and Gabe Lyons about what this means for our culture and the Christian response to violence and hate. The Charlie Kirk Radicals Hated Wasn’t Really Charlie Kirk 19-year-old Chloe Cole shares about the devastating effects of gender transitioning on children, her personal regrets of transitioning as a young teen, and the peace found by trusting in God's perfect design. SUPPORT REFOCUS! GIVE HERE! Send Jim a voicemail! Click here. Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form.

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 

Guest: Jack PhillipsBusiness: Masterpiece Cakeshop (Colorado)Role: OwnerDocumentary: Truth Rising, produced by the Colson Center and Focus on the Family (he is one of the subjects of the documentary, portraying the bold Christian faith of several individuals)Its Website: truthrising.com

Guest: Jack PhillipsBusiness: Masterpiece Cakeshop (Colorado)Role: OwnerDocumentary: Truth Rising, produced by the Colson Center and Focus on the Family (he is one of the subjects of the documentary, portraying the bold Christian faith of several individuals)Its Website: truthrising.com

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.   

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 

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.

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.

How some get the work on the Cross wrong.  _______________ 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! 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 

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

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.