Breakpoint
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The Myth of Affirmation
Greater 'affirmation' of LGBT identities does not lead to improved mental health. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Anselm, the Ontological Argument, Faith and Reason
The opposing theories that point to the existence of God. __________ Get your copy of The Beginning and End of All Things with your gift of any amount to the Colson Center this month at colsoncenter.org/april. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Exvangelicals vs. Atheist Admirers
Staying focused on Christ in the upside-down world of social media proclamations. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Antisemitism, Campus Protests, and the Meaning of Education (Also: The Cass Report and Idaho at the Supreme Court)
College campuses across the US saw protests and clashes with police by pro-Palestine demonstrators. Oral arguments at the Supreme Court on a Biden administration policy that requires emergency abortion care in states where abortion has been heavily restricted. And a new report urges extreme caution in treating children with gender dysphoria. Recommendations The Cass Report The World and Everything in It: April 25, 2024 Segment 1 - Campus Unrest Over Gaza Encampments continue at Columbia as police descend on protestors at University of Texas at Austin Segment 2 - Emergency Abortion Care at SCOTUS Conservative justices appear skeptical federal law requires emergency abortion care Breakpoint: Bill Maher Says it Out Loud Segment 3 - Extreme Caution Urged in Treating Gender Dysphoria The Cass Report is out – an early analysis of findings and recommendations __________ Get your copy of The Beginning and End of All Things with your gift of any amount to the Colson Center this month at colsoncenter.org/april. Learn more about the Colson Fellows Program at colsonfellows.org. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
The Story of Creation Gives Us Purpose
New book on creation theology orients readers beautifully to who God is and why we are his image bearers. __________ Claim your copy of The Beginning and End of All Things at colsoncenter.org/april. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Building Boys Better
Our cultural attention is on girls, but we can't neglect the proper self-confidence building of boys. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Oregon's Drug Decriminalization Disaster
It turns out, the human condition requires accountability, not absolution, from the state. __________ Learm more about the Colson Fellows Program at colsonfellows.org. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Planned Parenthood's Annual Report
Preventative care is down; taxpayer-funded abortions and "gender-affirming" care is way up. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Should States Regulate Teen Smart Phone Use?
Collective action is what we sometimes need to save our children. __________ Claim your copy of The Beginning and End of All Things with your gift of any amount at colsoncenter.org/april. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Tennessee, "Baby Olivia," and Teaching Students About Life
The state legislature passes pro-life material for its pro-family curriculum. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Arizona Abortion Law and Chronological Snobbery
Old laws can be good. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
The Vatican Statement on Human Dignity
The declaration explains why image bearers should reject all attempts to obscure sexual differences. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
The Department of Education's Title IX Regulations
New rules will strip rights from parents, children, and women. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
John Stott, Tech Prophet
Beloved pastor predicted the local church's essential role in the age of screens. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Biden Admin Issues New Rules for Title IX, a Debacle in Belgium, and Iran Attacks Israel
The Biden administration makes sweeping changes to gender identity and sexual orientation in Title IX. In Belgium, a mayor shuts down a conference that backs free speech. And we'll look at the implications of Iran's attack on Israel. Recommendations Manhunt Surrogacy Makes More Babies. Pro-Lifers Should Still Oppose It. by Katy Faust Segment 1 - Title IX Biden Admin Adds 'Gender Identity' as Protected Class in New Title IX Rules, but Sidesteps Trans-Athlete Policy Breakpoint: Trump's Statement on Abortion and IVF and Vatican Statement on Human Dignity Jennifer Sey on Title IX West Virginia Girls 'Step-Out' Of Track & Field Meet To Protest Transgender Competitor Segment 2 - Belgian Mayor Shuts Down Conservative Convention Farage and Orban's Brussels Jamboree Descends into mayhem amid police seige Free Speech Prevails for "NatCon:" Belgian court strikes down order shuttering conservative conference Belgian police shut down a far-right conference as it rallies ahead of Europe's June elections NPR boss once called the First Amendment a 'challenge' and 'reverence for the truth' a distraction Segment 3 - Iran Attacks Israel Netanyahu says Israel will decide how to respond as Iran warns against retaliation What we know about Iran's Attack on Israel and what happens Next Wave of Pro-Palestinian Protests closes bridges, major roads across the U.S. Hamas rejects Israel's ceasefire response as Iran sends drones to Israel ____________ Get your copy of The Beginning and End of All Things with your gift of any amount at colsoncenter.org/april. Learn more about the Colson Fellows Program at colsonfellows.org. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
How Liberty Dies in Belgium or the U.S.
A swelling cultural shift bent on censorship could be what kills democracy. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Evangelical and Doing Fine
"Exvangelicals" seem everywhere, but happy followers of Christ are speaking up. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
God's Purposes from Genesis to Revelation
God's goal has always been to be in unbroken fellowship with us and with His creation. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Bill Maher Says It Out Loud
TV host hushes the crowd after calling abortion for what it is. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
How the World Met C.S. Lewis
How C.S. Lewis has helped this world of believers and skeptics alike understand Christian hope for the past 80 years. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Gender Ideology Coming for Courts
Adopting LGBTQ language will not protect kids.
David Daleiden's Courage, Planned Parenthood's Deceit
Enduring years of legal battles and media vilification, pro-life activist faithfully exposes Planned Parenthood's trafficking of baby body parts. __________ Claim your copy of The Beginning and End of All Things with your gift of any amount this month at colsoncenter.org/april. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Washington State's Hotline to Report "Hate"
Bill intends to help residents report "hate crimes" and "bias" against fellow citizens. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Be Equipped to Live Courageously
Commitment to a gospel faith is going to cost us something; let's prepare. __________ Reserve your spot for the Lighthouse Voices event with Brad Wilcox at colsoncenter.org/lighthouse. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Experimenting on Breastfeeding Babies
A so-called step forward in "gender affirming care" uses babies as props in yet another social experiment for narcissists. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Trump's Statement on Abortion and IVF and Vatican Statement on Human Dignity
Former President Donald Trump tells voters how he'll treat the abortion issue if he wins in November. And the Vatican releases a far-reaching statement on human dignity. Recommendations Lighthouse Voices with Brad Wilcox Lila by Marilynne Robinson Segment 1 - Trump on Abortion Read Trump abortion statement Breakpoint: Trump Announces His Position on Life Post-Roe Don't Follow Your Heart by Thaddeus Williams The World and Everything in It: April 10, 2024 Segment 2 - The Vatican's Statement on Human Dignity Declaration "Dignitas Infinita" on Human Dignity __________ Get your copy of The Beginning and End of All Things at colsoncenter.org/april. Register for the upcoming Lighthouse Voices, How Faith Matters For American Families, at colsoncenter.org/lighthouse. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Surrogacy Worst-Case Scenario Happens. Now What?
The time is now to start asking real questions about the unregulated industry of child manufacturing. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Jordan Peterson on His Wife's Faith
Tammy Peterson's conversion to Christianity highlights how faith in Christ reveals true self. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Trump Announces His Position on Life Post-Roe
The catch-all statement exemplifies greater worldview falsehoods when it comes to protecting the preborn. __________ Reserve your spot for the upcomign Lighthouse Voices event at colsoncenter.org/lighthouse. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Butler and Postmodernism
The social framework invasive in today's culture seeks only to destroy. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Married People Are Happier; Religious Married People Are Happiest
Statistics back up God's good plan for humanity and for His creation. Reserve your spot for the next Lighthouse Voices event at colsoncenter.org/lighthouse. __________ Get your tickets for the Colson Center National Conference at colsonconference.org. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Scotland Is All Bark, No Bite
J.K. Rowling calls Scotland's woke bluff in a win for women. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Richard Dawkins, a "Cultural Christian"
You can't have Christianity's fruit without its root. __________ Learn more about the Colson Fellows program at colsonfellows.org. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
The Most Dangerous Idea in Human History
If Jesus is who He said He was, the implications are enormous. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
A Texas Win Against Pornographers to Protect Kids
Other states are following the lead to pass age verification laws while content distributors fight for the right of "artistic freedom." __________ Reserve your free place at the next Lighthouse Voices event at colsoncenter.org/lighthouse. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Tech That Restores
In the age of remarkable technological feats, we must check our hubris from time to time. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
The Desecration of Good Friday, Christian revival in Britain?, and The Solar Eclipse in Christian History
Recommendations The Rest is History Podcast Carl Truman on First Things Carl Truman on Breakpoint Just Brierly's podcasts Segment 1 - Desecration vs. Disenchantment Breakpoint: The Desecration of Easter Biden Proclaims Easter Sunday "Trans Day of Visibility" LGBT "holidays" Trumpet Evangelicalism or Bidenist Catholicism? by Carl Truman Segment 2 - Is a Christian revival coming? Breakpoint: God at March Madness Richard Dawkins warming up to Christianity Abigail Shrier on Easter Jordan Peterson's wife, Tammy, converts to Catholicism A Christian Revival is Underway in Britain Segment 3 - The Total Eclipse Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World by Tom Holland __________ Claim your copy of The Beginning and End of All Things with your gift of any amount at colsoncenter.org/april. Secure your place at the Colson Center National Conference at colsonconference.org. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
How LifeWise is Teaching the Bible to Public School Students
The good (and legal) news about Bible-based classes in local schools. __________ Reserve your free spot for the next Lighthouse Voices event, How Faith Matters for American Families, at colsoncenter.org/lighthouse. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
A Heresy to "Misgender" in Scotland
Anyone found guilty of hurtful content under the new law could face up to seven years in jail. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
The Remarkable Story of Katharina von Bora, wife to Martin Luther
Escaping the nunnery to follow Christ led to a life full of service alongside one of the most seminal figures in Christianity. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
God at March Madness
Coaches' professions of faith testify that God is in everything. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Love Tells the Truth
A 1 Corinthians look at the fullness of love in the age of identity culture. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Canada Grants "Medical Assistance in Dying" to Woman With Autism
Judge's ruling suggests that her death would be less harmful than living with autism. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
The Transformative Power of the Word of God
Woman who underwent transgender surgeries shares how God restored her life as an image bearer. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
The Desecration of Easter
Our culture is shifting from denying reality to attempting to usurp God's authority over reality altogether. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Government Should Promote What's Good for Society, Not Just What's Fair
Tax laws reflect value for life, marriage, and family. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
A Victory for Religious Freedom in Virginia
Christian groups ban together to fight compliance to strict DEI rules. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
Holy Week, the Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on FDA Rules, and Prayers for Christians in Nigeria at Easter
John and Maria share thoughts on this most holy of weeks in the Christian faith. It's the most dangerous of seasons for Christians in Nigeria. And the abortion pill goes on trial at the Supreme Court. Holy Week Recommendations Dear and Glorious Physician by Taylor Caldwell Lent for Everyone by N.T. Wright Death On A Friday Afternoon by Richard John Neuhaus The Greatest Adventure: Stories from the Bible Segment 1 - SCOTUS Oral Arguments on Abortion Pill Supreme Court appears likely to allow abortion drug to remain available Abortion access again before Supreme Court Erin Hawley: The Woman Arguing Against the Abortion Pill The Strong Women Podcast Segment 2 - Persecution of Nigerian Christians In Nigeria, parents finally able to see children who were abducted from school in early March As Easter approaches, Christian persecution is on the rise Hold Nigeria accountable for its failure to stop internal religious violence ICON: International Committee on Nigeria Segment 3 - Holy Week Truth, Love, and Maundy Thursday __________ Claim your copy of Deconstruction of Christianity with your gift of any amount to the Colson Center this month at colsoncenter.org/march. Learn more about the Colson Fellows program at colsonfellows.org. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
The Heartbreak of a Nigerian Easter
Attacks on Nigerian Christians escalate over holidays. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org
What It Means to Say, "Christ Is Risen!"
For Christians, despair is a sin because hope is not a feeling, it's a reality made alive in the resurrection of Christ. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org