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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 

On this episode of Commonwealth Matters, John Stonestreet of the Colson Center joins Richard Nelson to discuss how Christianity speaks to the cultural challenges of our time. They explore the importance of worldview formation, the moral confusion of the modern age, and the church's responsibility to engage culture with clarity and compassion.

In the chaos of the culture, the truth of the Christian worldview shines bright. President of the Colson Center and worldview expert, John Stonestreet, equips you 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! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29

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.

In the chaos of the culture, the truth of the Christian worldview shines bright. President of the Colson Center and worldview expert, John Stonestreet, equips you 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! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29

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! Our world is so confused about what it means to be male or female. Some speak as if men and women are interchangeable, and others as if we're totally different species. But God's creation of men and women is bigger and better than these false extremes. This week, Dr. Abigail Favale joins me to talk about biblical sexuality, the goodness of our bodies, and the interdependence that God designed us to live out. The Genesis of Gender by Abigail Favale  Pope John Paul II on the Theology of the Body  The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution by Carl Trueman  Essays on Woman by Freda Mary Oben 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 are taking a small break this July to gear up for season six of the Strong Women podcast. But during this break, we decided to re-air some episodes that we thought you would enjoy. Our guest today is Rachelle Starr, founder of Scarlet Hope. At 21, Rachelle felt God calling her to minister to women trapped working in strip clubs in her city of Louisville, KY. Today, she shares some of the stories she's witnessed over 16 years of building relationships through good food and introducing these women to the God who sees and loves them. Scarlet Hope is now in many major cities around the nation, working to bring the hope of the Gospel to places that are often overlooked.   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 

Konstantin Kisin, a self-proclaimed agnostic, engages in a fascinating conversation with Jim Daly, discussing everything from the impact of Christianity on the world to politics. They talk about the common ground they share on various cultural issues, highlighting individual rights and the desire to create a better life for families and everyone in society – ideas also captured in Focus on the Family's documentary film, Truth Rising. 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. Sign Up for this Video Series offering insights on the Deconstruction of Christianity. Learn more about sharing the Christian faith with the spiritually curious. Support this Show! Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form. Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.

Do you have a stack of books in your house making you feel guilty? Maybe you don't remember the last time you read a good book, or maybe you're itching to find your next good read. Well, today's episode with Maggie is all about reading. We chat about what we're reading, how to develop our “reading muscles,” why reading is good for our souls, and more. Also, tune in to hear what's planned for Strong Women this summer! Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton  The Chance by Karen Kingsbury  Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe  Emma by Jane Austen  Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy  Little Women by Louisa May Alcott  Theo of Golden by Allen Levi   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 

5-year-olds talking about gender. TikToks and school classes. Gender identity is everywhere--so how do we engage thoughtfully with this cultural wave? John Stonestreet of The Colson Center shares how we got here as a society, how America is going opposite of the trend of even other countries when it comes to children and gender ideology, and what we can do! REGISTER FOR SUMMIT STUDENT CONFERENCES FOR TEENS: summit.org/students/ COLSON FELLOWS PROGRAM FOR ADULTS: colsonfellows.org WEEKLY RESOURCES AND UPDATES FOR YOU: breakpoint.org

The Parable of the Prodigal Son is really the parable of two brothers: one who's ruled by unchecked desire, and the other who's ruled by legalism and pride. I think a lot of us can resonate with both brothers. We feel torn between what we want to do and what we ought to do. But God designed these two things to be united within us! Using this parable as a framework, my friend Heidi White joins me again to talk about how we can not only do what's right but also desire what's right ... and find true freedom and joy as a result. The Divided Soul: Duty and Desire in Literature and Life by Heidi White  Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery  Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe  Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen  The Betrothed by Alessandro Manzoni    On Strong Women, we celebrate God's good design for women in every season of life. It's all part of a bigger mission: to help the Church be the Church—by celebrating what's good, resisting what's evil, restoring what's broken, and creating what's missing. As we approach our June 30 fiscal year end, we need your help to keep that mission going. You can support the next year of Strong Women, as well as all the other resources from the Colson Center, by making your best gift today at colsoncenter.org/swchurch.  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 

The passing of two great missionaries.  _____________ Cornerstone Partners receive special resources, discounts, and other gifts from the Colson Center. To learn more, visit colsoncenter.org/cornerstone.

Pro-life apologetics is crucial, even for Christians who should know better.  Related Resource What Would You Say?: "Abortion is Healthcare" ______________ Be a part of restoring what's broken by joining the Colson Center at colsoncenter.org/june. 

If the Church is a “hospital for the sick,” then we should expect it to be full of people who are sinful, broken (just like we are), and different from us. This week, Katie McCoy and I talk about what our relationship with the Church has looked like throughout our lives, and why the Church is worth committing to, even in the face of church hurt. We discuss the trends we're seeing in church traditions and demographics. We end the episode answering listener questions about when to leave a church, mentorship, being single in the church, and more. This episode and Q&A were recorded live at CCNC 2025.   Primal Screams: How the Sexual Revolution Created Identity Politics by Mary Eberstadt      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     

No matter the label, it's all His.  Related Resource What Would You Say?: How to Have a Conversation: Basic Principles __________________ Join the Colson Center as a Cornerstone Monthly Partner at colsoncenter.org/monthly.  Register for the upcoming Great Lakes Symposium: Truth, Love, and Humor: Faith Without Fear at colsoncenter.org/truth.     

Critical theory was on display in the media's reaction to last week's terror attack in Colorado. The Colson Center wrapped up its national conference on Being the Church. And John and Maria reflect on N. T. Wright's controversial thoughts on abortion. Recommendations Psychology as Religion: The Cult of Self-Worship by Paul Vitz Register for the Great Lakes Symposium Register for Rooted Educator Worldview Summit Segment 1 - Antisemitic Attack in Colorado AP: What we know about the Colorado attack on demonstrators for the release of Israeli hostages Breakpoint: A Double Standard on Terrorism Breakpoint: "Stochastic Terror”: Truth Is Not Violence Segment 2 - Colson Center National Conference and Concerns for Nigeria  NYT: Phil Robertson, ‘Duck Dynasty' Patriarch, Dies at 79 Peggy Powell's story Segment 3 - NT Wright on Abortion Ask NT Wright Anything: Is abortion ever justified? Segment 3 - Listener Questions Submit a question to Breakpoint here!  __________ Be a part of restoring what's broken by giving before June 30 at colsoncenter.org/June. Join the Cornerstone Monthly Partners at colsoncenter.org/monthly. 

Commentary on raising Fayette Co taxes unconstitutional; Big Beautiful Bill; June as Fidelity Month and the Colson Center with co-host, David Walls! Share. Make it a great day in the Love & Lordship of Christ (Mark 12:29-31)!

If everything belongs to God, how do we manage the things He's given us in a way that honors Him and blesses others? How can we find out where He's calling us invest our time, talents, and energy? Today's guest, Dana Wichterman, joins me to answer these questions and encourage us to invest everything we have in the Kingdom of God. Impact Foundation  Crown  Stewards Not Owners: The Joy of Aligning Your Money with Your Faith by Dana Wichterman and Bill Wichterman   In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character by Jen Wilkin  None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing) by Jen Wilken  The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn  The Pilgrim's Progress by Paul Bunyan    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

Top headlines for Wednesday, June 4, 2025In this episode, the FBI released of over 100 pages of documents related to the Nashville Covenant School shooter, uncovering new insights following a contentious legal battle. Next, we turn to the Ivy League as a major institution makes a significant policy change by halting body-deforming gender transition procedures on minors, sparking debate and reflection. We then head to Oregon, where two young athletes make a bold statement by refusing to stand on the podium with a trans-identifying competitor during the state championships. Lastly, amidst the turmoil of the Russian-Ukraine war, a Ukrainian evangelist shares a message of hope as a powerful spiritual revival emerges from the devastation. 00:12 FBI releases 100 pages of documents from Nashville shooter01:05 School bus driver tells students 'Jews killed' Jesus: report01:56 UPenn to halt gender transitions for youth02:51 High school girls refuse to share podium with male03:42 GOP support for gay marriage drops third year in a row: poll04:40 Ukrainian church leader says thousands coming to faith during war05:36 Founder of India's ‘toilet school' receives Colson Center honorSubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsFBI releases 100 pages of documents from Nashville shooter | U.S.School bus driver tells students 'Jews killed' Jesus: report | U.S.UPenn to halt gender transitions for youth | PoliticsHigh school girls refuse to share podium with male | SportsGOP support for gay marriage drops third year in a row: poll | PoliticsUkrainian church leader says thousands coming to faith during war | Church & MinistriesFounder of India's ‘toilet school' receives Colson Center honor | Church & Ministries

The Ascension wasn't merely Jesus leaving the Earth, but the God-man sitting in authority and power on His eternal throne.  Related Resource What Would You Say?: Did Jesus Really Rise From the Dead? ____________ Join the Colson Center as a Cornerstone Partner at colsoncenter.org/monthly. 

When Danielle Grandholm's daughter was diagnosed with Down syndrome, she and her husband found themselves without adequate support. This experience led them to start Rising Kites, a nonprofit dedicated to helping parents of children with Down syndrome. What began as an unexpected journey became a source of blessing as Danielle witnessed God's providence and grace throughout the process, demonstrating how God can transform challenges into opportunities to serve others and experience His care.  Rising Kites  We'll Paint the Octopus Red by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, Pam Devito (Illustrator)  The Princess and the Pony by Kate Beaton  The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese    Are you a Christian educator? If so, I'm guessing you want to do more than just impart knowledge to your students. You want to help them develop genuine faith and a Christian worldview that will shape their character and their life. If this resonates with you, I want to encourage you to check out the “Worldview Formation 101” course from the Colson Educators. This free online course will help you understand the purpose of worldview formation and give you practical steps to craft lesson plans that incorporate the Christian worldview. Even better, it will equip you to foster a school culture where your students' faith is nourished. You can sign up for “Worldview Formation” today at colsoneducators.org.   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 

I was recently trying to remember the first time I met S.D. (Sam) Smith, the creator of the wildly popular Green Ember books. I think it was at a homeschool conference a decade ago, back when I was working at The Colson Center. I noticed that one of the booths in the exhibit hall was crowded with kids and their parents. It was Sam's booth, and the kids were going just crazy in their enthusiasm for Sam's “rabbits with swords,” the heroic and delightful characters who are the stars of the Green Ember books. Since then, Sam's Green Ember books – plus other series that we'll talk about today – have sold more than 1.5 million books. Sam's brother Josiah is a key partner in the cottage industry that the Smiths have created, and his son – also named Josiah – is now a co-writer of the Jack Zulu books. I'm also pleased to say that Sam has become a good friend, so this conversation might get a little free-wheeling. We talk about writing the Green Ember and Jack Zulu books, a kickstarter campaign that has already raised more than $200,000 for a video game based on one of the characters in the Green Ember series, and why he has chosen to stay in West Virginia when conventional wisdom says he might have an easier time of it if he moved to Nashville, New York, or one of the other so-called “cultural centers” in the country. I think you'll find Sam's perspective both encouraging and challenging. We had this conversation via zoom. That brings to a close my conversation with S.D. (Sam) Smith. You can find out more about Sam and his work at www.sdsmith.com. By the way, since Sam and I spoke, his kickstarter campaign has significantly exceeded its $200,000 goal. Congratulations to Sam and his team on this milestone. The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh. I'm  your host Warren Smith. Until next time, may God bless you.

What to do with a culture whose reality is memes and fake imagery.   Related Resource Breakpoint Forum: The Perils and Promise of Artificial Intelligence ___________ Join the Colson Center as a Cornerstone Partner at colsoncenter.org/monthly. 

A gritty detective graphic novel that reveals a Biblical worldview? Cold-case detective J. Warner Wallace explains the power of story--and how a riveting story of who we value, and what cases a detective might think are worthwhile, reveals a worldview. Wallace explains how good storytelling isn't a sanitized, easy thing, because a true worldview isn't either! J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline-featured cold-case detective, speaker, senior fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, and adjunct professor of apologetics at Talbot School of Theology (Biola University), Gateway Seminary, and Southern Evangelical Seminary. He is the best-selling author of multiple books, including Cold-Case Christianity and Case Files Vol. I: Murder and Meaning. Want to be better equipped with a Biblical Worldview? Check out summit.org! For more from Dr. Jeff on YouTube visit http://bit.ly/3flbj2j  For more resources from Summit Ministries visit their Resource Library at www.summit.org/resources/

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 In the second hour, Liberty welcomes two guests. The first is Amber Lia. Amber has a new book, a devotional titled Untriggered. It's encouragement for every mom longing for freedom from anger and the self-condemnation. Liberty's final guest is Emily Harrison. Emily is a a Fellow with the Colson Center for Christian […]

Thanking those who serve and remembering Whom you serve.  __________ Join the Colson Center as a Cornerstone Partner at colsoncenter.org/monthly. 

A young Israeli couple are murdered in Washington D.C. The Council of Nicaea was 1700 years ago but is just as relevant today. And is AI capable of ending humanity? Recommendations Ozempic's gnostic temptations by Maria Baer Register for the Great Lakes Symposium: Truth, Love, and Humor! Segment 1 - News of the Week AP: Court papers say suspect in embassy killings declared, ‘I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza' FOX: Pope Leo says family based on ‘union between a man and a woman,' defends dignity of unborn WORLD: Women's college gives transgender Biden official a degree Register for the Great Lakes Symposium: Truth, Love, and Humor! Segment 2 - 1700th Anniversary of Council of Nicaea Lifeway Research: American Views on Who Jesus Was and Why He Came Segment 3 - Worldview Implications of AI NYT: An Interview With the Herald of the Apocalypse Breakpoint: Lying Robots on the Internet Breakpoint Forum: The Perils and Promise of Artificial Intelligence Segment 4 - Listener Questions Submit a question to Breakpoint here!  Breakpoint: Trust the Science on Life __________ Help the Church be the Church by giving before June 30 at colsoncenter.org/June. Join the Colson Center as a Cornerstone partner at colsoncenter.org/monthly.

We will all face hard things. Will we be the sort of people who resist the challenges and become resentful and bitter? Or will we see suffering as an opportunity to be open to the Lord and trust him? Today, my friend Maggie and I both share how Christ is meeting us in the suffering of a broken engagement and a loved one's Alzheimer's diagnosis. We also dive into the habits of faith that prepare us to suffer well and how God redeems our suffering to help us know Christ more intimately.    The Secret to Joy-Filled Suffering with Joni Eareckson Tada  The Silver Chair by C. S. Lewis  Another Glimpse by Sean Curran  The Book of Common Prayer    On Strong Women, we celebrate God's good design for women in every season of life. It's all part of a bigger mission: to help the Church be the Church—by celebrating what's good, resisting evil, restoring what's broken, and contributing what's missing. As we approach our June 30 fiscal year end, we need your help to keep that mission going. You can support the next year of Strong Women, as well as all the other resources from the Colson Center, by making your best gift today at colsoncenter.org/swchurch.    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 

The biblical account is the account of the world, and Hollywood is catching on. ___________ Join the Colson Center as a Monthly Partner at colsoncenter.org/monthly. 

Kori Pennypacker is the founder and CEO of Bible2School. Today she joins me to share her journey from navy wife to ministry leader, demonstrating how women can lead with biblical conviction while keeping Jesus at the center. I know you'll be encouraged by her testimonies of children encountering Jesus and how the program is creating ripples of faith in schools across the country.  Show Notes:  Bible2School  colsoncenter.org/SWMonthly  Little Book of Forgiveness: A Pathway to Freedom by Kenward Jones  Excellence Wins: A No-Nonsense Guide to Becoming the Best in a World of Compromise by Horst Schulze    On Strong Women, we celebrate God's good design for women in every season of life. It's all part of a bigger mission: to help the Church be the Church—by celebrating what's good, resisting evil, restoring what's broken, and contributing what's missing. As we approach our June 30 fiscal year end, we need your help to keep that mission going. You can support the next year of Strong Women, as well as all the other resources from the Colson Center, by making your best gift today at colsoncenter.org/swchurch.    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 

Is “baby optimization” unscientific and immoral?  Related Resource Breakpoint Forum: The Perils and Promise of Artificial Intelligence ___________ Join the Colson Center as a Cornerstone Partner at colsoncenter.org/monthly. 

In a culture that increasingly devalues children and mothering, Rachael Carman challenges us to rediscover the profound beauty and value of motherhood, including the moments that feel tiring or even mundane. The vulnerability, sacrifice, and invisible acts of motherhood aren't just duties to endure but sacred opportunities to meet Jesus and become more like Him.  Show Notes:  Apologia Curriculum  The Kristin Lavransdatter Trilogy by Sigrid Undset    Hey, listeners! You've probably heard me talk about the Colson Fellows Program here on Strong Women. I'm excited to let you know that the Colson Fellows team hosts one-hour, live, informational webinars that allow you to hear an overview of the program and get your questions answered. The webinars are hosted by the Vice President and Dean of the Colson Fellowship – my good friend, Michael Craven. If you enjoy the conversations we have on Strong Women and want to think more deeply about your place in God's story of redemption, the Colson Fellows Program might be for you. Colson Fellows will take you on a deep dive study of Christian worldview through books, devotionals, meetings with likeminded peers, and more. If you're interested, but have questions about the workload, cohort formats, or anything else, I encourage you to sign up for the next live, Colson Fellows informational webinar. You can find a full list of webinar dates and register today at colsonfellows.org/webinar.    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 

Colorado and Oklahoma are two states debating the place of religion in public schools. A new study finds the risks of taking the abortion pill are drastically greater than we've been told. And new research debunks the supposed perils of marrying early.   Recommendations IFS: Marry Early And Flourish Together The Austin Institute: The Economics of Sex How to Think Like Socrates by Donald J. Robertson Socrates Meets Jesus by Peter Kreeft The Colson Fellows Program Segment 1 - Public Education and Religion FOX: Colorado parents unload on liberal lawmakers, prompting changes to controversial gender bill Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond Oral Argument Clergy in the Classroom by David Noebel, J.F. Baldwin, and Kevin Bywater Segment 2 - Bombshell Abortion Pill Study The Abortion Pill Harms Women: Insurance Data Reveals One in Ten Patients Experiences a Serious Adverse Event Breakpoint: New Report: The Abortion Pill Harms Women What Would You Say?: Is the ‘Abortion Pill' as Safe as Tylenol? Segment 3 - The Benefits of Marrying Early IFS: Marry Early And Flourish Together The Metropolitan Review: Would You Rather Have Married Young? The Colson Fellows Program Segment 4 - Listener Questions Send in a question for Breakpoint at Breakpoint.org American Association of Pro-life Obstetricians and Gynecologists  Christian Dental Association The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity National Review: HHS Report Exposes the Risks of Gender Experimentation on Children __________ Get access to the FREE course Hope Always: How to Be a Force for Life in a Culture of Suicide at colsoneducators.org. Join the Colson Center as a Cornerstone Monthly Partner at colsoncenter.org/monthly.

As moms or teachers or mentors, how do we help the young people in our lives grow deep roots of faith before they launch into the world? Today's guest has some practical answers. As Educators Specialist here at the Colson Center, Billy Hutchinson is all about helping Christian educators form their students in the Christian worldview. But this episode isn't just for educators! If you play any influential role in the life of a young person, you'll find encouragement and help in this conversation.  Show Notes:  A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World by John Stonestreet and Brett Kunkle  Kingmaker by Sonia Purnell  The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt: The Women Who Created a President by Edward O'Keefe   The Colson Educators Program  The Colson Fellows Program   The Identity Project    Want to know what it takes to be a Colson Fellow? Well, you can find out from someone who's already been through it by checking out the Pursuit series on the Colson Fellows blog. There, you can read testimonies of men and women like you from different backgrounds who took on the challenge of the Colson Fellows Program and came out on the other side transformed. Start with Catherine Wheeler's story. She was in my Colson Fellows cohort when I was a leader. She's an OBGYN and former abortionist whose transformation story really is amazing. You can read Catherine's testimony and many others by visiting colsonfellows.org/stories.   You don't have to look far to notice cancel culture is everywhere. Maybe your teen is nervous to speak up at school about being pro-life because she's afraid her opinion will be dismissed. Maybe you're hesitant to voice concerns at work because you're worried about backlash from your co-workers. These situations are common, but speaking the truth with love is our calling as Christians. The Colson Educators course, "Navigating Cancel Culture," can help. In partnership with "No Safe Spaces," the Colson Center and Brett Kunkle teach you how to understand cancel culture, recognize where it shows up, and respond with a Christian perspective. Ready to learn more? Sign up at colsoneducators.org.    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 

The Church must have a theology of the body, or “disturbing” science will fill in the blanks.  Related Resource What Would You Say?: What is IVF, and is it ethical? __________ Become a Cornerstone Partner with the Colson Center at colsoncenter.org/cornerstone. 

God's divinity, humanity's frailty, and the way forward for America.   ___________ Join the Colson Center as a Cornerstone Monthly Partner at colsoncenter.org/cornerstone. 

The words we sing matter. They ‘catechize' us, training us to see the world in a certain way and set our affections on something. Today I'm talking with Caroline Cobb, whose Scripture-saturated songs combine Truth and melody. Tune in for a conversation about the formational power of music and being intentional about the narratives we allow to shape our lives.   Psalms: The Poetry of Prayer by Caroline Cobb  Advent for Exiles by Caroline Cobb  Song: A Breath of a Prayer by Michael Card  The Four Loves by C.S. Lewis  The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis  The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien  The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson  The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom    You can provide foundational support to the Colson Center by becoming a Cornerstone Monthly Partner. The support of dedicated Monthly Partners helps us invest in believers worldwide as they seek to live with clarity, confidence, and courage. Monthly Partners provide our most dependable level support and get exclusive benefits from the Colson Center in return. To become a Cornerstone Monthly Partner, go to colsoncenter.org/swcornerstone.   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 four Jewish girls needed to be protected from the Nazis, Fritz Niermann leaned into his faith.  __________ Join the Colson Center as a Cornerstone Partner at colsoncenter.org/monthly. 

Katy Faust on the legacy of the most disruptive law on marriage.  ___________ Become a Cornerstone Partner with the Colson Center at colsoncenter.org/monthly.