Breakpoint

Studies show that married couples are the most satisfied with their personal lives. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

We don't need to justify the beautiful invitation God has given us in taking a day of rest. __________ Register for the upcoming Breakpoint Forum: The Perils and Promise of Artificial Intelligence at breakpoint.org/forum. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

John and Maria discuss the implications for IVF of an Alabama court ruling. And what a recent funeral at St. Patrick's Cathedral means for Western culture and the church. Recommendations A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens Mrs. Grossman's Stickers Southern Champion Tray The Refuge Segment 1: Alabama Judge Rules in Favor of Embryos Frozen embryos are 'children,' Alabama supreme court rules in couples' wrongful death suits Three Alabama clinics pause IVF services after court rules that embryos are children Segment 2: A Funeral "Desecrates" St. Patrick's Cathedral Desecration at St. Patrick's Cathedral The Colson Fellows program __________ Get your copy of Case for Life with a gift of any amount to the Colson Center in the month of February at colsoncenter.org/february. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

A spike in support following Dobbs may be waning. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Understanding the implications of being both created in the image of God and being heirs of Adam's sin. Register for the upcoming Breakpoint Forum at breakpoint.org/forum. ___________ Learn mroe about the Colson Fellows Program and apply colsonfellows.org. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

The god-like delusion of advancements that offer freedom from the human condition. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Could it be that trans-activism really is just making things up? __________ Learn more about the Identity project at identityproject.tv. For a special February discount enter BREAKPOINT at checkout. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Viral video of teacher masterfully leading a student to think critically is rare and refreshing. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

When darkness seeps into self-government, state regulation can be a good thing. __________ Get your copy of The Case for Life with a gift of any amount to the Colson Center in February at colsoncenter.org/february. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Maria Baer interviews Colson Center vice president Michael Craven to hear about how the Colson Fellows program spurs participants to enter God's story, discern this cultural moment, and become agents of change in their own communities. 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 nation is the top-most persecuted for their faith, and it's time the world took note. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Population rates struggle where marriage and family are not viewed as a key foundation to livelihood. __________ Learn more about the Identity Project at identityproject.tv. For a special discount this month enter BREAKPOINT at checkout. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Protest is a part of the American fabric, but the government is increasingly unjust on what is accepted and condemned. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Christians can arm themselves with simple and focused points to address any pro-abortion argument. __________ This month, you can secure your copy of Case for Life through a donation of any amount to the Colson Center at colsoncenter.org/caseforlife. Register for the next Breakpoint Forum "The Perils and Promise of Artificial Intelligence" at breakpoint.org/forum. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

John and Maria discuss the latest ads for the He Gets Us campaign. They also examine criticisms against Elisabeth Elliot and purity culture as well as the purpose of Lent. Recommendations Caitlin Clark breaks NCAA women's scoring record Segment 1: He Gets Us Ad Campaign 'He Gets Us' Jesus Super Bowl Ad campaign welcomes criticism over polarizing ads: 'Very assuring' Segment 2: Elisabeth Elliot and How We Treat Our Heroes Elisabeth Elliot, Flawed Queen of purity culture Strong Women: The Life of Elisabeth Elliot with Ellen Vaughn Segment 3: Why Lent? Ashes for Valentine's Day Of Vice and Lent __________ Learn more about the upcoming Breakpoint Forum, The Perils and Promise of Artificial Intelligence, at breakpoint.org/forum. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Republicans are skirting the opportunity to promote family, not politics, as the answer for societal health. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

The Colson Center offers a program equipping believers to respond outwardly to the cultural moment. __________ Learn more about the Colson Fellows program and apply today at colsonfellows.org. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

The social contagion of proclaiming your identity. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

The West's staggering embrace of assisted suicide and why Christians must proclaim the imago Dei message. __________ Learn more about the Colson Fellows program and apply today at colsonfellows.org. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

If we've learned anything, parents are the only ones who can protect kids with their devices. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

How today's observances of both Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day oddly fit together. _________ Register for the latest Breakpoint Forum "The Perils and Promise of Artificial Intelligence" at breakpoint.org/forum. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Helping the next generation avoid the intoxicating lure of 'checking out.' For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Healing and wholeness can only be found by embracing, not rejecting, who God made us to be in the first place. __________ Get your copy of Case for Life with a gift of any amount to the Colson Center for the month of February at colsoncenter.org/february. For access to the Identity Project and a special discount this month, go to identityproject.tv and enter BREAKPOINT at checkout. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Pro-Hamas collegiates are portraying profound ignorance of Jewish history and modern-day Israel. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Why we won't and don't need to live forever. __________ Learn more about the Identity Project at identityproject.tv. For a special discount this month enter BREAKPOINT at checkout. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

An op-ed in The New York Times finally acknowledges the glaring problems with transgender diagnosis, "affirmation," and "medicine." In a rare show of bipartisanship, Congressional leaders give big tech CEO's an earful. Recommendations Breakpoint Forum: The Perils and Promise of Artificial Intelligence His Father's World Segment 1: New York Times on detransitioners As Kids, They Thought They Were Trans. They No Longer Do Thread from AxiomAmerican on X Segment 2: Furries The Free Press Segment 3: Big Tech Grilled on Capitol Hill Kids' Access to Porn Is a Problem. Are State Laws the Solution? _________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

The Netherlands extends euthanasia rules for kids of any age without consent. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Parents are forced to fight for their daughter in the public sphere while an anti-sex change law for minors waits in limbo. __________ Learn more about the Identity Project at identityproject.tv. For a special discount this month enter BREAKPOINT at checkout. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

WORLD News Group founder leaves a lasting legacy. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

The Colson Center offers a program equipping believers to respond outwardly to the cultural moment. __________ Learn more about the Colson Fellows program and apply for our next class at colsonfellows.org. Register for the next Breakpoint Forum "The Perils and Promise of Artificial Intelligence" at breakpoint.org/forum. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Any reproductive technology that separates father from child should not be condoned. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Christians must challenge the smorgasbord of perversion being presented to culture as healthy for marriage. __________ Learn more about the Colson Fellows Program and apply for the 2024-2025 program at colsonfellows.org. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Until the 'gender-affirming' mutilation of children is illegal, this day of no tolerance rings hollow. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Placing the appropriate value on the animals we love. __________ Request your copy of Case for Life by giving a gift of any amount to the Colson Center this month at colsoncenter.org/february. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

More states are considering medically assisted suicide. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

As the West loses touch with its Creator, let's remember how Christ gave us (back) our dignity. __________ Request your copy of The Case for Life by giving a gift of any amount to the Colson Center this month at colsoncenter.org/february! For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Many use passages from the Old Testament to inform their views on immigration. John and Maria will talk about their arguments. And they'll do a deep dive on two topics at the edges of life, childbearing and the death penalty. Recommendations The Narrative Podcast Don't Follow Your Heart: Boldly Breaking the Ten Commandments of Self-Worship by Thaddeus Williams Segment 1: Immigration Crisis Migrant crisis broke new record in December with 302k crossings, officials confirm The World and Everything In It 1.26.24 GOP Governors show support for Texas in border standoff Gov. Greg Abbott declares Texas' right to self-defense 'supersedes federal statutes' as he battles Biden admin over razor wire at border Segment 2: Why Pro-Natalism Policies Won't Work Anymore Natalism is not Enough Segment 3: Death Penalty Alabama executes a man with nitrogen gas for the first time How can doctors be sure a medically-assisted death is a 'peaceful' death? Ohio lawmakers introduce bill to allow execution by nitrogen gas following Alabama For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

WPATH is losing members while other countries are losing passion for the chemical and surgical altering of minors. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

In the past decade, the idea that a person can be born in the wrong body has caused significant harm to many, most of all young people and their families. Now we are learning just how much this idea, whether caught online, in school, or at a counselor's office, has preyed on the most vulnerable populations. ________________ View the entire Breakpoint Forum entitled "The Real Facts About Gender Ideology" on YouTube. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Big-name retailers are losing billions and closing stores because of activism. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

The New York Times complains about fathers who might be too good in popular cartoon. ________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

The growing option to die by medical assistance is leaving patients already sick with disease or mental disorders with no hope. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

In his new book Don't Follow Your Heart: Boldly Breaking the Ten Commandments of Self-Worship, Professor Thaddeus Williams of Biola University has exposed "the cult of self" behind these mantras. The cult of self is, in a sense, the largest religion in the world and promises to elevate adherents to the place and prerogative of God. In the end, however, like all bad ideas about God and self, this lie dehumanizes us, leaving us empty, unsatisfied, and isolated. ___________ Receive a copy of Don't Follow Your Heart: Boldly Breaking the Ten Commandments of Self-Worship by Thaddeus Williams by making a gift of any amount to the Colson Center by January 31. Just visit colsoncenter.org/January. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

It's time to stop the delusion that legalizing weed has done no harm. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Despite progressive states trying to ban APR, the treatment is proving to be safe for moms and lifesaving for babies. ______________ We're excited to announce the Colson Fellows program is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 cohort. As a Breakpoint listener, you probably pick up on how the daily commentaries do the work of translation for you. We take a story or issue being discussed in our culture right now and model how to think through it from a Christian worldview. But, if you're interested in going deeper - in discovering how to develop the wisdom and skills needed to walk wisely in this cultural moment - then the Colson Fellows program might be for you. This ten-month program combines theological, spiritual, and worldview formation through a carefully curated combination of readings, daily devotions, live webinars, and monthly meetings with your peers. With both in-person and fully online offerings, you can choose the format that works best with your stage in life. Interested in learning more? You can explore the program and submit an application at colsonfellows.org. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

More stories are emerging showing children systematically put in harm's way to advance dangerous ideologies. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

The World Professional Association for Transgender Health's model of so-called "gender-affirming care" does not "follow the science." Despite the growing evidence about puberty blockers' irreversible effects, the gaps in medical research, and the dangers for children, the lie that puberty blockers are "fully reversible" will continue. To learn more about the harms of gender ideology, and the lie that these treatments are "irreversible," check out our latest Breakpoint Forum, "The Real Facts About Gender Ideology," featuring child and adolescent psychiatrists Dr. Miriam Grossman and Dr. Stephen Grcevich. ________________ Breakpoint listeners, this is John Stonestreet. On behalf of the Colson Center, I am excited to announce a brand-new collaboration designed to address the mass confusion of our day on sexuality, "gender" and identity, the Identity Project. The Identity Project is a library of over 150 videos (and growing monthly) addressing issues of identity, sex, "gender," and humanity from a Judeo-Christian worldview. The Identity Project experts speak with clarity and authority based on years of research and relevant experience. They include psychologists, theologians, sociologists, pastors, doctors, and parents who have real-life experience with these concerns. The Colson Center is excited to offer a limited-time $10 discount code to our audience. Use Promo Code BREAKPOINT to receive $10 off an annual access pass by going to identityproject.tv. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

New study confirms that more Americans identify as religiously unaffiliated than as Roman Catholics. Also, John and Maria discuss the debate over Christians attending same-sex weddings, the push for polyamory. Recommendations The Identity Project "Perhaps Emotional Dependence on Celebrities Has Gone Too Far" by Freddie DeBoer Segment 1: "Nones" Outpace Catholics More 'nones' than Catholics: Non-religious Americans near 30% in latest survey Segment 2: Should Christians Attend Same-sex Weddings? CAN CHRISTIANS ATTEND GAY WEDDINGS? IdentityProject.tv Same-Sex Marriage: A Thoughtful Approach to God's Design for Marriage by Sean McDowell and John Stonestreet _________ In Don't Follow Your Heart: Boldly Breaking the Ten Commandments of Self-Worship, author Thaddeus Williams exposes and refutes the false narratives enshrined in our secular culture. Exchange the futility of the "cult of self" that promises fulfillment and freedom for a life of courageous faith in Jesus, the true source of life. Request your copy today by visiting colsoncenter.org/january. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Pope Francis' declaration allowing priests to bless same-sex couples puts Roman Catholics who accept the biblical definition of marriage in a tough spot. Though the document doesn't officially change doctrine, it has sown confusion and emboldened heresy. However, earlier this month, a group of African bishops released a joint statement explaining why they will not bless same-sex couples. Led by Congolese Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungo, these bishops insisted that such unions are "contrary to the will of God," and that the pope's statement created "misconceptions and unrest in the minds of many lay faithful." It's hard to miss a pattern here: As churches in the Global North abandon truth, churches in the Global South, especially Africa, stand firm. It brings to mind Jesus' words to the church of Philadelphia: "I know that you have but little power, and yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name." Thank you, African Christians, for being faithful. Please pray for the rest of us. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Sascha Bailey, son of a world-renowned photographer father and a fashion model mother, appeared to "have it all." Rather than saving his life, Bailey now believes that his attempts to adopt a new sex was, in reality, suicide with extra steps: "Transitioning was a way of killing myself without dying, because I was so unhappy with my life." ______________ What are worldviews? And why is teaching worldviews so crucial in this cultural moment? Dive into worldviews, their importance, and how to make sense of the world with this greater understanding by signing up for the FREE Colson Educators course, The Importance of Worldviews. Find more resources on the Colson Educators website at educators.colsoncenter.org. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org