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Episodes
an AI Be Made Ethical?
In and of themselves, the guidelines agreed upon at the White House will be inadequate to keep AI companies honest. ___________ Download the Colson Educators app today on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Pursuing Wisdom Amidst the Counterfeits
Growing in biblical wisdom is a lifetime project. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
Is the LGBT Fad Fading?
Biological reality has always been on the side of truth. __________ Register for our event at Colorado Christian University at colsoncenter.org/colorado.
Remembering the Horror of the October 7th Attacks, Religious Liberty on Trial and the Parents Role in Education
Wednesday was the third anniversary of the Hamas attack in Gaza. Religious liberty continues to fight for its life in courts across America. And should Christians send their children to public schools? Segment 1 – October 7 Anniversary Remembering Oct 7 Breakpoint article on Islam Segment 2 – Religious Liberty On Trial University Heights Ohio case St. Mary Cat
A Hill to Die On
The underlying principle beneath so many of today's moral issues is the assumption that our dignity lies in our autonomy. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
Why Married Women Are the Happiest Women
Married, religious, church-going women are repeatedly the happiest cohort among those studied. __________ Help equip christian educators by visiting colsoncenter.org/october.
Trotting the Toddler onto a Slippery Slope in a Culture of Death
Arguments long used to explain the choice for an abortion have now been used to explain the horrible choice to kill a child outside of the womb. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
Forced Child Marriage and the Problem of Islam
Downplaying religious zealously is not only to misunderstand what motivates Islamic terror, it has led us to foolish responses. __________ Join us at the 2027 Colson Center National Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina. Register at colsonconference.org.
Misleading Claims About Abortion Laws
How can post-Dobbs laws be blamed for what happened before Dobbs was decided? __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
Attempted Hijacking; Nationwide School Choice and What's Driving Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths?
A planned hijacking is thwarted over the skies of Saudi Arabia; President Trump floats a plan for a national school choice program. And the mainstream media misses the real reason behind the growing ectopic pregnancy deaths. Segment 1 – Attempted Hijacking; School Choice Program Fox News article on attempted highjacking US Treasury press release on school choice plan Ar
How Christians Christianized the Idea of Worldview
Christian worldview formation is not limited to correcting ideas. _________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
Why Christians Should Not Buy into AI Catastrophism
God has revealed to us the end of the story. And it is very good, because He is. __________ Partner with thousands of others in supporting The Colson Center by visiting colsoncenter.org/cornerstone.
Thinking Like Jesus in a Consumer Culture
Love God with all your mind like Jesus did. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
There Is No Christian Case for Polyamory
Marriage as God intended has always been one of the best gifts we can give to the wider world. __________ Download the Colson Educators app today on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
What Are They Teaching Teachers These Days?
When teachers understand their role within the biblical framework of redemption, the potential is amazing. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
A Declaration for a New Women's Movement; More Abortion Pill Dangers; a Public-School Firestorm and Prenuptial Agreements
A new women's conference seeks to start a new feminist movement. A shocking case out of Ohio reveals more dangers that come with the abortion pill. Even advocates of public schools are having second thoughts. And are prenuptial agreements a good idea? Segment 1 – Women's Declaration; Abortion Pill Dangers Article on women's declaration Declaration Ohio surgeon article
The Perils of Prosperity
A generation that doesn't know that socialism has failed everywhere it has been tried will be easily deceived. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
Embryos Aren't Property
IVF, as it is commonly practiced, dehumanizes more embryos than are born. __________ Partner with thousands of others in supporting The Colson Center by visiting colsoncenter.org/cornerstone.
More Practical Magic: the Return of Witchcraft in Popular Culture
The gospel's offer of forgiveness for us and its call for us to forgive others gives hope for something beyond grievance and petty revenge. __________ Help equip christian educators by visiting colsoncenter.org/september.
The Church as Hope for Humanity
The health and future of the Church is tied to the well-being of humanity. __________ Start Truth Rising: The Study for free today at colsoncenter.org/study.
The IVF Pipeline and a Better Way
Restorative reproductive medicine is offering a way forward for men and women who wish to be moms and dads. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
Clancy Trial Reaction; Euthanasia in the UK; AI Doomsday and the Boys are Back in Church
The reaction to the Clancy trial reflects how many think about abortion. For the church, euthanasia is a hill to die on. How should Christians think about AI doomsday talk. And boys are filling the chairs in church youth groups. Recommendations Creation Regained Biblical Basics for a Reformational Worldview by Albert M. Wolters The Wonderful Works of God by Herman Bavinck and R. C
A Republic Must be Stewarded
The Constitution is an experiment that needs to be stewarded. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
Why Religious Freedom Matters to Christians of All Backgrounds
Families, churches, and Christian schools have the opportunity to cultivate the kind of convictions that can undergird the religious freedom consensus. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
The Gift of Remembering
We need to remember the faithfulness of God, repent of our sins, and return to His ways. __________ Partner with thousands of others in supporting The Colson Center by visiting colsoncenter.org/cornerstone.
A Theology of Idolatry for the Twenty-First Century - Part 3: Christ Still Silences the Idols
Wherever men and women behold the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ, the idols fall. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
A Theology of Idolatry for the Twenty-First Century – Part 2: Why We Can't Stop Making Gods
Our idols will not disappear simply because we expose them. They disappear when we behold Christ. __________ Download the Colson Educators app today on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
25 Years after 9/11; More AI Fears and Remembering Charlie Kirk
John and Maria talk about how the world has changed in the 25 years since 9/11. How concerned should we be about Artificial Intelligence ending humanity. And thoughts about Charlie Kirk one year after his assassination. Segment 1 – 9/11 Anniversary 25 Years after 9/11 Ali Tablet article on 9/11 The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11 Graff, Garrett M.
25 Years After 9-11
God willing, it won't take another day like 9-11 for us to recapture an awareness of what is true and good. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
A Theology of Idolatry for the Twenty-First Century – Part 1
The human heart remains as religious as ever. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
The Power of Naming
Because names matter, we should always take the God-given task of naming seriously. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
Remembering 9/11 with Chuck Colson | A BreakPoint Podcast Special
Welcome to a special edition of the BreakPoint podcast. In view of the 20th anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist attack on the United States, our team went back and revisited commentaries from our founder Chuck Colson.
Gloria Steinem and the Legacy of Feminism
Having committed her life to advancing and protecting women's rights, Gloria Steinem instead enabled the erosion of those rights. __________ Help equip christian educators by visiting colsoncenter.org/september.
Why AI Cannot Celebrate Labor Day
Part of honoring human exceptionalism is to honor work. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
35 Years of Breakpoint; The Deaths of Gloria Steinem and Wendell Berry; Meta's Record Settlement; A Mental Health Crisis in Children
35 years ago this month Chuck Colson started the Breakpoint commentary. Two notable deaths this week; Gloria Steinem and Wendell Berry. And a new study suggests that our 5th graders are not alright. Segment 1 – 35 Years of Breakpoint and the Deaths of Gloria Steinem and Wendell Berry Beyond Strange Bedfellows The Genesis of Gender by Abigail Favale Segment 2 – Meta's Rec
Christianity Isn't Just True; It's Reality
The events of the Bible did not take place "once upon a time" or "long ago, in a galaxy far, far away." __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
The Population Zombie Strikes Again
Zombie ideas of overpopulation and human pestilence gets humanity tragically wrong and misunderstands the created world. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
Thirty-five Years of Breakpoint
Thirty-five years ago today, on September 2, 1991, Chuck Colson broadcast the very first episode of Breakpoint. __________ Download the Colson Educators app today on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
500 Years of the Tyndale Bible
Tyndale's work laid the foundation for virtually every English Bible translation of the past 500 years and left a major mark on the English language and our theological vocabulary. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
Tending Our Financial Gardens
By investing wisely, we can oppose what is evil and mend what is broken in our world. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
Flooding in Nepal, Death of Dolly Parton, Political Group Drops the 'T,' and Gaslighting about America's Schools
A devasting flood hit the Nepal-China border leaving many dead. Dolly Parton dies and for once all political sides are mourning. The Log Cabin Republicans say they won't support transgender ideology anymore in the face of transgender gaslighting about what's happening in America's schools. Segment 1 – Nepal Flood, Dolly Dies, More Transgender Fallout Log Cabin Republicans announcemen
Gaslighting Americans About What They Did to the Kids
The gaslighting must stop. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
Redefining "American Exceptionalism"
Americans should do their homework and study the history of socialism. __________ Partner with thousands of others in supporting The Colson Center by visiting colsoncenter.org/cornerstone.
Arguments vs Assertions in the Internet Age
Check out the entire "How to T.H.I.N.K. Series" with Tim Barnett on the What Would You Say? YouTube channel. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
Antisemitism on the Rise, Again
Hatred of Jews has no place whatsoever for the Christian. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
Study Bibles are Not Enough
The Bible is a book, but it is not just a book. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
The Tragedy of Jason Arday; Rot in Higher Education and Changing Beliefs in God
The tragic case of Cambridge professor Jason Arday reveals much that is wrong in today's higher education. And how certain are you about your belief in God? Segment 1 – Jason Arday; The Rot in Higher Ed Alex Berenson Substack UM Skipping Letter Grades Segment 2 – Shaky Belief in God Ryan Burge on Belief Segment 3 – Questions Sidewalks in the Kingdom: New Ur
Jason Arday and the Victims of Bad Ideas
Jason Arday was as much a victim of his own ideas as he was the victim of other's good intentions. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
Inoculating Your Children from Socialism
62% of Americans under 40 have a positive view of socialism or communism. Where did this come from, and what should be done? __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
The Enduring Myth of Christianity's Greed
Christianity has played a significant role in shaping many modern traditions of generosity and giving. __________ Download the Colson Educators app today on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Some Good News on the Relational State of Men in America
We must work to connect more men to wives and children. __________ Download the Colson Educators app today on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
When the Church Rewrites God
A new liturgy for those choosing medically-assisted suicide. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
Massachusetts New Abortion Law, Fraud in Gender Clinics and WNBA Craziness
Massachusetts has a new abortion law that some have likened to partial birth abortion. A new government report unveils extreme levels of fraud in gender conversion clinics. And what's going on in the WNBA Segment 1 – Massachusetts New Abortion Law; Fraud in Gender Clinics; WNBA Craziness New MA Law National Review Article on Late Term Abortion HHS Report Daily Si
Reinventing the Sabbath
Man was not made for the Sabbath; the Sabbath was made for man. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
Carl Trueman and Dostoyevsky's Desecration
Carl Trueman turns to Dostoyevsky to explain how rejecting sacred moral boundaries ultimately leads to the dehumanization of others. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
Is Redemptive AI Possible?
Using technology to reflect the sacrificial work of Christ. __________ Partner with thousands of others in supporting The Colson Center by visiting colsoncenter.org/cornerstone.
Whose Child Is This?
Do children belong to the state, or does the state exist to aid parents in their fundamental duties? __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
Today's Meaning Crisis
Dr. Thaddeus Williams explains what's causing the catastrophic loss of meaning today and how the person of Jesus Christ provides what the world needs most. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
Prison Fellowship Celebrates 50 Years, The Story of Family. And the Growing Problem of Aging Alone
An organization started by Chuck Colson celebrates 50 years of caring for inmates and their families. An online video reveals how much family means to children. And who is going to care for the growing number of people aging alone? Segment 1 – Prison Fellowship's 50th Anniversary; The Story of Family Prison Fellowship They Loved Me Without Looking video Segment 2 – Solo A
Abdu Murray and the Descent of Humanity
What are we telling humans about themselves, and why has the definition changed in this civilizational moment? __________ To get access to every talk from this year's Colson Center National Conference, visit colsoncenter.org/august.
"Nixonmaxxing" as a Gateway to Christ
After working as Nixon's "hatchet man," Chuck Colson was transformed through Christ while in prison. __________ Download the Colson Educators app today on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Socialist Bodegas
Mayor Mamdani's plan for city-run grocery stores versus the American citizen. __________ Start Truth Rising: The Study for free today at colsoncenter.org/study.
Happy 50th, Prison Fellowship
Fifty years ago, Chuck Colson founded an organization that has changed the lives of millions of men and women across the globe. __________ Join Abdu Murray, Gretchen Huizinga, and John Lennox (virtually) as they help us explore how Christians can live out our God-given humanity in an increasingly AI-driven world. Register at greatlakessymposium.org.
A Call to Wisdom in the Tempest of Living
We need the wisdom of when to speak, how to speak, and why to speak. _________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
Fauci and the Definition of Science, Berlin Attack, and Transgender Inconsistencies
Working through frustration and anger at revelations from the Fauci hearings. Critical Theory at work in reaction to the Berlin Pride event attack. And President Trump's joke reveals trans inconsistencies. Recommendations Bioethics; A Primer for Christians by Gilbert Meilaender Death and Life in America by Farr Curlin Segment 1 – Fauci Hearing World Magazine Segment 2
Sports Gambling Is Still a Bad Bet
Where betting is legalized, lives are being destroyed. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
Hollywood's Disruption and the Christian Opportunity
There is an opening for Christians to speak with excellence into the arts. _________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
Mental Health and Christian Hope
For those who don't know who they are, or why they are, or how to live, there is hope. __________ Apply for the Colson Fellows program at colsonfellows.org/apply.
Os Guinness on the Founding of the Republic
The idea of covenant versus power. __________ Join Abdu Murray, Gretchen Huizinga, and John Lennox (virtually) as they help us explore how Christians can live out our God-given humanity in an increasingly AI-driven world. Register at greatlakessymposium.org.
No, Islam is Not Kind to Christians
Two world religions; two very different bearing of fruits. __________ For more resources, or to share this commentary with others, visit breakpoint.org.
Os Guinness on What Made America Great and Chloe Cole on Courage, Reality and Truth
This week we feature two speeches from the recent Colson Center National Conference. Os Guinness and Chloe Cole with two memorable presentations. Segment 1 – Os Guinness: What Made America Great CCNC Digital Offer Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy Jewish Review Segment 2 – Chloe Cole; Courage, Reality and Truth
Business and the Christian Life
Business belongs under Christ's Lordship. __________ Apply for the Colson Fellows program at colsonfellows.org/apply.
Benjamin Rush: A Hero for the Ages
The lasting impact of a lesser-known Founding Father. __________ Start Truth Rising: The Study for free today at colsoncenter.org/study.
Built to Agree
Can we distinguish AI from a human; and do we care? __________ Apply for the Colson Fellows program at colsonfellows.org/apply.
The Gospel We Forgot
The world needs formed, not just informed, believers. __________ Download the Colson Educators app today on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Heroic Stories for Today's Young Men
If we want healthy young men who know that their strength is to serve others, we need to point them to heroes to admire and follow. __________ Join Abdu Murray, Gretchen Huizinga, and John Lennox (virtually) as they help us explore how Christians can live out our God-given humanity in an increasingly AI-driven world. Register at greatlakessymposium.org.
Lindsey Graham, American Exceptionalism, Children's Rights and the Decline of England
We look back at the life of Senator Lindsey Graham. Two politicians talked about American exceptionalism on July 4th; they both got it wrong. And England continues to flirt with oppressive laws Segment 1 – Lindsey Graham's Death; American Exceptionalism Daily Citizen Article on Lindsey Graham Mamdani's Address Segment 2 – Children Rights; Is Britain Gone? Children's
What the Eyes of Ellen Page and Chloe Cole Reveal
If eyes are a window to the soul, denying God's created identity only brings despair. __________ Apply for the Colson Fellows program at colsonfellows.org/apply.
Will AI Take Your Job?
Maintaining the Christian worldview in this next frontier. __________ Join Abdu Murray, Gretchen Huizinga, and John Lennox (virtually) as they help us explore how Christians can live out our God-given humanity in an increasingly AI-driven world. Register at greatlakessymposium.org.
BONUS: Jean Twenge on Generational Differences
Jean Twenge joins John Stonestreet to discuss what parents can do to protect their children from harm in a world so different from the one they grew up in.
