Breakpoint

The Zoomers aren't religious, but the ones going to church are seeking depth. __________ Access Truth Rising The Study for FREE by visiting colsoncenter.org/study.

The "lost boys" rebelling in all the right ways. __________ Help us keep the Colson Fellows program affordable by visiting colsoncenter.org/march.

It's essential for Christians to think like Christians about anything, including current world affairs. ___________ Help us keep the Colson Fellows program affordable by visiting colsoncenter.org/march.

Dr. Eric Patterson joins John Stonestreet in discussing how Christians can navigate a just war with Iran. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Some denominations are aging out. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

John and Maria take a look at the highlights and lowlights of President Trump's State of the Union speech. More medical institutions and professionals are rethinking their past support of gender affirming care. And Colorado continues to lead the nation in the harassment of Christians. Recommendations Redemption arcadia sermons Proud of Us Segment 1 – State of the Union Washington Stand article US Hockey Team Segment 2 – Backtracking on Trans Surgeries; Student Mental Health Vanderbilt Trans Surgeries ACSI report on mental health Rooted Conference Segment 3 – More Religious Harassment in Colorado; Did Jesus Have a God Complex? Colorado Religious Liberty Cases Youthscape study Vermont Foster Care Case

A far-reaching hoax over a century ago reveals something about our searching souls. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

First, Whose are we? __________ For additional resources, or to download and share this commentary, visit breakpoint.org.

Is legalizing "sex work" no big deal for society? __________ Want to be a part of equipping Christians? Make a gift to the Colson Center today by visiting colsoncenter.org/february.

Ordering life from the perspective of death. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Part of the job of parents, grandparents, pastors, and teachers is to prepare students for the questions and criticisms they will face. __________ For additional resources, or to download and share this commentary, visit breakpoint.org.

Marco Rubio's Munich speech is filled with worldview lessons. The topic of antisemitism pops up at a Religious Liberty Commission hearing. And Colorado lawmakers introduce a proposal to legalize prostitution. Recommendations Ben Sasse interview Segment 1 – Rubio Munich Speech Rubio's Speech It Was Said Podcast Breakpoint article Segment 2 – News Headlines Controversy at Religious Liberty Commission CO Sex Workers Bill NY Times article on Marijuana Segment 3 – Questions and Comments Colson Fellows program

Christians are people of hope, made for such a time as this, and providentially placed in this moment of God's unfolding story. __________ Want to be a part of equipping Christians? Make a gift to the Colson Center today by visiting colsoncenter.org/february.

Christians should be the first to defend and promote what is good and worthy of preserving. __________ For additional resources, or to download and share this commentary, visit breakpoint.org.

Today is Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the 40-day period in the church calendar known as Lent, a time of preparation leading up to Holy Week and Resurrection Sunday. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

Modern pagans despise Christian sexual morality, but they are forced to borrow from it as they condemn the kind of horrific treatment of women and children revealed in the Epstein files. __________ For additional resources, or to download and share this commentary, visit breakpoint.org.

Christian efforts in politics can shape American culture. __________ For additional resources, or to download and share this commentary, visit breakpoint.org.

Another transgender goes on a shooting spree. A racist meme from the White House is causing controversy. A look at the two Super Bowl Halftime shows. And what's the next big thing coming from AI? Recommendations IFS Study on Dating Segment 1 – Canada School Shooter Fox News Report Segment 2 – Trump's Meme and Super Bowl Halftime Shows Daily Citizen article Segment 3 – Something Big is Coming Fortune article ______________________ Make a gift by December 31 to help us form families, churches, and schools in the Christian worldview in 2026! Thanks to a generous grant, your gift will be doubled, up to $500,000. Give today at colsoncenter.org/november. Watch Truth Rising, now available at truthrising.com/colson.

The Founding Fathers framed the struggle against Britain as a moral crusade in need of divine favor, not just a political one. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

The fundamental truth that all life is worth living is the bedrock of a healthy and flourishing civilization. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

The Zoomers aren't religious, but the ones going to church are seeking depth. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

This past weekend had the Olympics Opening Ceremonies and the Super Bowl halftime show: How did worldviews fare? __________ Access Truth Rising The Study for FREE by visiting colsoncenter.org/study.

The thinning of the soul needs the robustness of Truth. __________ For additional resources, or to download and share this commentary, visit breakpoint.org.

Once again this year there is a lot of controversy surrounding Sunday's Super Bowl Halftime show. A $2 million verdict is awarded to a victim of transgender care. And how will demographics impact the church over the next few decades? Segment 1 – Super Bowl LX Halftime Show One Million Moms urges Christians to boycott Bad Bunny's 'Queer Icons' Super Bowl halftime show Turning Point halftime show Segment 2 – Transgender Lawsuit Breakpoint article AMA statement Segment 3 – Future of the Church Ryan Burge Art Needs No Justification by Hans R Rookmaake Art and the Bible by Francie Schaeffer Saving Leonardo: A Call to Resist the Secular Assault on Mind, Morals, and Meaning by Nancy Pearcey Art and Faith: A Theology of Making by Makoto Fujimura ______________________ Make a gift by December 31 to help us form families, churches, and schools in the Christian worldview in 2026! Thanks to a generous grant, your gift will be doubled, up to $500,000. Give today at colsoncenter.org/november. Watch Truth Rising, now available at truthrising.com/colson.

Public reaction to surrogacy scrutiny and why we should be more critical about the practice, not less. __________ Access Truth Rising The Study for FREE by visiting colsoncenter.org/study.

God calls the Christian to be reconcilers with the Story. ___________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

This year, Os Guiness will be recognized with the 2026 Wilberforce Award, at a ceremony to be held at the Colson Center National Conference in Knoxville, TN. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Lawsuits ruling in favor of "detransitioners" is a good sign, but there's work to be done. __________ For additional resources, or to download and share this commentary, visit breakpoint.org.

The unlikely partnership of Washington and the Church to help shape culture. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Guest host Katie McCoy talks to John Stonestreet about their recent trips to South Korea and Brazil. More violence in Minneapolis as ICE raids continue in that state. The Greater Than Campaign is underway to remind us that children's needs are greater than adult desires. And we wade into a social media debate over interracial marriage. Recommendations Colson Center National Conference The Comment Segment 1 – Worldwide Religious Persecution Colson Fellows A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World by John Stonestreet and Brett Kunkle Segment 2 – Continued Chaos in Minnesota The Independent Segment 3 – Greater Than Campaign Greater Than Press release Breakpoint article Segment 4 - March for Life European Conservative Colson Center National Conference Segment 5 – Is Interracial Marriage a Sin? X post Webbon debate ______________________ Make a gift by December 31 to help us form families, churches, and schools in the Christian worldview in 2026! Thanks to a generous grant, your gift will be doubled, up to $500,000. Give today at colsoncenter.org/november. Watch Truth Rising, now available at truthrising.com/colson.

Having rejected a Creator, it's no wonder that we've lost creativity. __________ To support the prodcution of Breakpoint and receive exlusive benefits, visit colsoncenter.org/monthly

"Babies aren't a tool for adult validation," and other messages society seems primed to hear. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Take up and read! __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

New book affirms Christ from a non-believing Jewish scholar's own words. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Understanding natural law and positive law when world events affect everyone. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

John talks about his trip to South Korea where he visited a pastor who is in prison over his faith. John and Maria also discuss the ongoing protests in Minneapolis as well as the Supreme Court hearing on state bans on transgender athletes. Recommendations A Practical Guide to Culture by John Stonestreet and Brett Kunkle First Things article Segment 1 – Crises South Korea and Minneapolis Colson Fellows Breakpoint article on Pastor Son Fox article on church protest Segment 2 – Supreme Court Hears Transgender Athletes Case SCOTUS blog article First Things article Sen. Josh Hawley grills expert Democrat witness on if men can get pregnant Segment 3 – Headlines 2026 World Watch Report American Deaths to Exceed Births Faster Than Expected New Heritage Foundation Report ______________________ Watch Truth Rising, now available at truthrising.com/colson.

In educational decadence, classical Christian education roots the created in purpose. ____________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

When Christians don't "get with the times," they change empires. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Dr. Jeff Myers and Dr. Kathy Koch join John Stonestreet in discussing what it means to raise gender confident kids, and how their new book can help equip parents for hard questions. ____________ Get your free resource while supplies last at genderconfidentkids.com

Distinguishing who is in a room of the Christian house and who is in another house entirely. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

The chipping away of religious freedom and why Christians can't avoid politics. __________ Register for the Truth Rising showing at Colorado Christian University by visiting colsoncenter.org/ccu.

We would do good to stand on these giant's shoulders. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Why what we believe- especially about the ultimate questions of Origin, Identity, meaning, morality and destiny— shapes how we think and live. Stephen J. Gould Woody Allen Tom Brady G. K Chesterton God in the Dock by C. S. Lewis Francis Schaeffer James Orr Robert Webber ______________________ Watch Truth Rising, now available at truthrising.com/colson.

Convincing our neighbors and the greater culture that life matters. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

The countermovement to the New Atheists will be authentic if it understands the truth and person of Christ. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

All of us should consider how today's helpful technologies may become tomorrow's tyranny. __________ Register for the Truth Rising showing at Colorado Christian University by visiting colsoncenter.org/ccu.

How are your New Year's resolutions going? __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

The little shards of Critical Theory are slowly shattering Britain's identity. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

John and Maria talk about the daring raid that captured Nicolas Maduro and Zohran Mamdani taking office in New York. A look ahead to where the abortion debate is headed in 2026 and a discussion about the growing trend of adult children cutting their parents out of their lives. Recommendations Liberty Kids Anything is Possible by Elizabeth Strout Segment 1 – Maduro Capture, Mamdani Inauguration The Daily podcast on Maduro World article on Mamdani Segment 2 – Abortion in 2026 Reuters article Wyoming Supreme Court Decision Justin Banta TX Christopher Cooprider TX Hassan Abbas OH Emerson Evans IN Breakpoint article on Union Gospel Mission Segment 3 – Adult-Child Estrangement New Yorker article Legacy Coalition Tearing Us Apart: How Abortion Harms Everything and Solves Nothing by Ryan T. Anderson and Alexandra DeSanctis -------------- Watch Truth Rising, now available at truthrising.com/colson.

Two new terrifying words for the English language. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.