Breakpoint

The government can not force a Christian organization to hire employees who openly reject its faith and mission. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Many Founding Fathers had a complicated relationship with slavery, but one fought it from the start. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

No matter the political landscape, Venezuelans deserve better because they're image-bearing creatives. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

The rise in outsource parenting and why a vibe check might help. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

A New Years kiss led to some anxious moments for an ESPN host. President Trump adds his name to the Kennedy Center. What is keeping young people from marriage. And a new Ken Burns documentary just in time for the nation's 250th birthday. Recommendations Benjamin Rush Breakpoint Lead Like Jael: 7 Timeless Principles for Today's Women of Faith by Emma Waters Segment 1 – An Awkward Kiss; Renaming the Kennedy Center Scott VanPelt comments TGC Article Sports Illustrated article Kennedy Center renaming Segment 2 – You Can Have a Trad Life Matt Iglesias article The Briefing In the Library Segment 3 – Ken Burns: The American Revolution Ken Burns American Revolution Joe Loconte videos ______________________ Watch Truth Rising, now available at truthrising.com/colson.

It takes only one generation who lacks the courage to stand up for what's right, for liberty to be lost. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

In this classic BreakPoint commentary, Chuck Colson tells the story behind "Amazing Grace". __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Take heart, this civilizational moment has some warriors. __________ Give to The Colson Center by December 31st for double the impact at colsoncenter.org/december

Not all activities can be measured in the utilitarian way that fans of AI claim. __________ Give to The Colson Center by December 31st for double the impact at colsoncenter.org/december

Life issues on the docket this year. __________ Give to The Colson Center by December 31st for double the impact at colsoncenter.org/december

In this end-of-year recap episode, Maria Baer and John Stonestreet reflect on the significant cultural shifts of 2025, discussing major stories such as the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the rise of antisemitism, and the evolving landscape of transgenderism. They explore the implications of these events on society and the church, emphasizing the importance of truth and the need for a return to meaningful relationships in the face of technological advancements like AI. The conversation also touches on the changing dynamics of Christian leadership and the ongoing challenges and opportunities for the church in a rapidly shifting cultural context. Segment 1 – Charlie Kirk and Antisemitism A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World Breakpoint article: The Charlie Kirk Effect Quiet Revival Bonus Podcast Rise of Antisemitism Segment 2 – Charlie Kirk and Culture Segment 3 – Transgenderism, AI, Return to Masculinity and 2025 Deaths Interesting Times with Ross Douthat Nellie Bowles TGIF Mumford and Sons new album Rushmere The Desecration of Man How the Rejection of God Degrades Our Humanity By Carl Trueman ______________________ 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.

What has come of the "Kirk Effect"? __________ Give to The Colson Center by December 31st for double the impact at colsoncenter.org/december

Why the classic Christmas movie should play on repeat in homes this holiday. __________ Give to The Colson Center by December 31st for double the impact at colsoncenter.org/december

The Gospel story, recited by astronauts, that captivated the world. __________ Give to The Colson Center by December 31st for double the impact at colsoncenter.org/december

Go ahead and put up that tree. __________ Give to The Colson Center by December 31st for double the impact at colsoncenter.org/december

Humming along to the truth of Scripture. __________ Give to The Colson Center by December 31st for double the impact at colsoncenter.org/december

John and Maria discuss the rise of anti-Semitism and Islamic violence, and how Western nations are responding to threats by cancelling Christmas. A WSJ piece describes how foreign elites are building families via surrogacy. And a new book provides an update on the crisis of masculinity. Recommendations Letters from Father Christmas by J. R. R. Tolkien Muppet Christmas Carole Forrest Frank Segment 1 – Australia Terror Attack Townhall article Australian PM statement Leisure: The Basis of Culture by Josef Pieper Prediction of Nigerian attack USA Today article on Rob Reiner Segment 2 – Foreign Mega Families Wall Street Journal article Segment 3 – Notes on Being a Man Brad Wilcox Wall Street Journal article Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life by David L. Bahnsen The Lost Generation by Jacob Savage ______________________ 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.

While the world turns away, Christians must keep the persecuted in prayers and in the spotlight. __________ Give to The Colson Center by December 31st for double the impact at colsoncenter.org/december

T.S. Eliot's poem captures the wonder, mystery, and even fear of Christmastime, anticipating Christ's restoration of all things lost. __________ Register for CCNC at colsonconference.org

Having rejected a Creator, it's no wonder that we've lost creativity. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

America's long history in the fight to free all men. __________ Give to The Colson Center by December 31st for double the impact at colsoncenter.org/december

When Christians don't "get with the times," they change empires. __________ To support the prodcution of Breakpoint and receive exlusive benefits, visit colsoncenter.org/monthly

A student at the University of Oklahoma receives a 0 for having the wrong view. A new study finds paganism is on the rise in the UK. And Australia looks to put concerns about social media's impact on minors into law. Recommendations The Counterpoints Collection by Zondervan Academic Segment 1 – News Headlines Oklahoma professor placed on administrative leave after protest controversy | Fox News Rising number of Brits turning to paganism The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God by Justin Brierley Letters from Father Christmas by G. K. Chesterton Orthodoxy by G. K. Chesterton Segment 2 – Social Media Ban for Minors in Australia Australia bans social media for 16 and under Colson Center National Conference Segment 3 - Hell Kirk Cameron changes stance on doctrine of Hell Burning Hell Film The Road to Character by David Brooks Questions and Comments ______________________ 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.

Take heart, this civilizational moment has some warriors. __________ Learn more about Truth Rising at truthrising.com/colson.

The silenced generation of Gen-Z white males is finding an identity, but is it the True one? __________ Register for CCNC at colsonconference.org

Lessons from Scrooge on assisted suicide. __________ Learn more about Truth Rising at truthrising.com/colson.

Cutting through familiarity to a heart of worship this season. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

The alien language your kids are speaking reveals a deeper cultural reality. __________ To give through stocks, securities, or donor advised funds, email [email protected]

Recent news headlines involving immigrants are causing a reaction that isn't very Christian. Information continues to reveal the transgender moment that took over the world over the last few years. And what's behind Nick Fuentes' popularity? Segment 1 – Immigration and Image of God MSN: A sprawling fraud scandal puts Minnesota's Somali community in the spotlight Fox News: Who is the DC National Guardsmen shooting suspect? What to know about Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal Segment 2 – The Transgender Scam The Free Press: 'We're All Just Winging It': What the Gender Doctors Say in Private ADF: ADF attorney, Virginia teacher to testify before US House subcommittee on harmful 'secret social transition' policies Interesting Times with Russ Douthat Segment 3 – Is Nick Fuentes Radical Feminism for Men? X Post on Nick Fuentes Rod Dreher's Substack: What I Saw And Heard In Washington Questions and Comments The Atlantic: Canada is Killing Itself Joni and Friends ______________________ 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/december. Watch Truth Rising, now available at truthrising.com/colson.

Not all activities can be measured in the utilitarian way that fans of AI claim. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

The arts help prepare our hearts and minds for the feast of Christmas. _________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Britain, once the birthplace of world evangelization and now a birthplace of nothing. __________

It would be foolish to ignore the lessons of Germany's political history. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Christians must love and serve those who are the most vulnerable among us. __________ Learn more about Truth Rising at truthrising.com/colson.

Sarah Stonestreet joins John this week to talk about the first Thanksgiving. New research finds a lot of young voters would like AI to control parts of our government. A new Barna study reveals a lot of Christians are confused about the Bible's teaching about the afterlife. And the long predicted demographic winter is upon us. Recommendations Strong Women Podcast Segment 1 – The First Thanksgiving American Heritage: A Fateful Experiment at Jamestown Jamestown experiment Glenn Sunshine's Substack Segment 2 – 41% of young voters say they'd give AI government power X post on Rasmussen poll Segment 3 – New Research: Distorted Beliefs About Our Post-Death Experience Cultural Research Center Segment 4 - Demographic Destiny of UK Philip Pilkington X post Jamie Bambrick X post GovFacts: US Birth Rate Hits Historic Low: What It Means for America's Future ______________________ 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.

A way to pray and sing with deeper intention this Christmas. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit breakpoint.org.

Gratitude for who God is goes to the heart of who we are in Christ. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

If there is to be a true recovery of education, there must be a recovery of the purpose for education. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Oppression is not a bug of socialism. It's a feature. __________ Save up to 50% on your place at the Colson Center National Conference when you register by November 29 colsonconference.org.

The science has led back to the truth. _________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

New polls on Christianity show mixed results. Elon Musk suggests AI will end work, and test results are indicating a crisis in education in America. Recommendations Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life by David Bahnsen Segment 1 – State of the Church Anthony Bradley X post Gallup: Drop in U.S. Religiosity Among Largest in World Rod Dreher Substack: Men & The Rise Of Orthodoxy In America Segment 2 – The End of Work? Elon Musk X post The Decadent Society: How We Became the Victims of Our Own Success by Ross Douthat Presence in the Modern World by Jacques Ellul Breakpoint: Evaluating the "Kirk Effect" Segment 3 – Crisis in Education The Atlantic: 'A Recipe for Idiocracy' Visions of Vocation: Common Grace for the Common Good by Steven Garber The Abolition of Man by C. S. Lewis The International Alliance for Christian Education (IACE) ______________________ November 29 is the last day to save up to 50% on CCNC 2026 registration! Register at colsonconference.org. 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.

What has come of the "Kirk Effect"? __________ Give today at colsoncenter.org/november.

God's word is not our plaything, neither personally nor culturally. __________ Learn more about Truth Rising at truthrising.com/colson.

Far from improving sports, gambling has undermined integrity and trust in the industry, in athletes, and at home. __________ Check out "Give. Save. Spend." and learn how to align your finances and faith by going to colsoneducators.org/courses.

The mission drift and how the closing of several Christian colleges can ignite a new era of educational excellence. __________ Save up to 50% on your place at the Colson Center National Conference when you register by November 29 colsonconference.org.

From Voltaire to Beavis and Butthead to the loss of humor the heart really needs. __________ Give to The Colson Center at colsoncenter.org/november.

The Supreme Court turns down a challenge to law that brought us legalized same-sex "marriage" while an appellate court says making students recognize pronouns is unconstitutional. IVF deaths have surpassed those lost to abortion. Down Syndrome deaths continue to rise. And is America being feminized? Recommendations Interesting Times Podcast with Ross Douthat Strong Women Podcast Segment 1 – Courts on Obergefell and Pronouns Christian Post: Supreme Court rejects Kim Davis' request to reconsider landmark gay marriage ruling ADF: Defending Education v. Olentangy Local School District Board of Education Segment 2 – IVF and Down Syndrome Deaths and Bible Reading LifeSite: IVF embryo deaths surpass number of babies killed annually by abortion, report shows The Denver Gazette: Termination of Down syndrome pregnancies continues to be high, which concerns advocates Rising Kites The Christian Post: More Americans are now reading the Bible but fewer believe it's 100% accurate: study Segment 3 – Feminization of America Substack: The Great Feminization Strange New World by Carl Trueman ______________________ Watch Truth Rising, now available at truthrising.com/colson.

While the world turns away, Christians must keep the persecuted in prayers and in the spotlight. __________ Save up to 50% on your place at the Colson Center National Conference when you register by November 29 colsonconference.org.

The evidence is abundant showing a nearly continuous Jewish presence in the Holy Land since ancient days and linking modern Jews and ancient Israelites. __________ Access Truth Rising The Study: Educators' Edition at colsoneducators.org.

The Church is in the best position to make marriage a priority for young adults. __________ Give your kids a stronger foundation to embrace a biblical worldview and much more at summit.org/breakpoint.