Breakpoint
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Colorado Prostitution Without Consequences
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.
Ben Sasse and the Political Illusion
Ordering life from the perspective of death. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.
Train a Child Up, Before the World Does
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. Controversy at the Religious Liberty Commission and Colorado Lawmakers Propose Legalizing Prostitution
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
Hope: What It is and Why It Matters
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.
Western Civilization is Worth Defending
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.
"You Are Dust and to Dust You Shall Return": Something to Know but Not to Fear
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
The Epstein Files, Pagan History, and Christian Morality
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.
Evaluating "Faithful Presence" and Choosing Faithfulness Instead
Christian efforts in politics can shape American culture. __________ For additional resources, or to download and share this commentary, visit breakpoint.org.
Canada School Shooter, Trump's Meme, the Super Bowl Halftime Shows and Something Big is Coming
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 Great Awakening and the American Revolution
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 12 Holocausts of 2025
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.
Why Gen Z "Nones" Are Reconsidering Religion
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.
Cultural Spectacles and the Eternity in Human Hearts
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.
Deepfakes, Identity, and the Collapse of Reality
The thinning of the soul needs the robustness of Truth. __________ For additional resources, or to download and share this commentary, visit breakpoint.org.
The Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Controversy, Huge Verdict for In Case of "Detransitioner," and Demographics and the Future of the Church
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.
Adoption is Beautiful, Surrogacy Isn't
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.
Is there a True Story to History?
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.
2026 Wilberforce Award
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.
A $2 Million Verdict for Victim of "Gender Affirming Care"
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 Family in Crisis
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.
Religious Persecution Around the World, Continued Chaos in Minnesota, A New Effort to Protect Children and Is Interracial Marriage a Sin?
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.
Art and Storytelling in a time of 'Desecration'
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
Children Are Greater Than Our Desires
"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.
The Enduring Word
Take up and read! __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.
Rethinking Josephus and His Claims about Jesus
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.
The Law Behind the Law
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.
Crises in South Korea and Minneapolis; the Supreme Court Hears the Transgender Athlete Case and the Worldwide Persecution of Christians is Getting Worse.
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.
Where Has All the Creativity Gone?
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.
Early Church Ethics
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.
BONUS: Children in the Image of God
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
The Need for the Creeds
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.
Pastor Son's Trial and the Crisis in South Korea
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.
Colson, Buckley, and You
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.
What is Worldview?
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.
The March for Life Continues
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.
Getting the "Theism" Right in New Theism
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.
Technology and Tyranny: AI, Hubris, and Chronological Snobbery
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.
Corrie ten Boom's Life of Faithfulness
How are your New Year's resolutions going? __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.
Robin Hood and Britain's Future
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.
The Capture of Maduro, the Inauguration of Mamdani, What's Ahead in Abortion Laws in the New Year and Adult-Child Estrangement
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.
Mamdani's Fantasy of "Warm Collectivism"
Two new terrifying words for the English language. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.
Ninth Circuit Issues Landmark Religious Liberty Decision
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.
Reimagining the American Revolution?
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.
Liberating Venezuela
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.
Is Your Parenting Disordered?
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.
New Years Kiss on ESPN, Renaming the Kennedy Center, Tradlife Affordability and Ken Burns take on The American Revolution
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.
Dangerous Liberty and the Safey in Silence
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.
Reflections for New Years Day
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.
Five Courageous Christians
Take heart, this civilizational moment has some warriors. __________ Give to The Colson Center by December 31st for double the impact at colsoncenter.org/december