John Stonestreet on Truth Rising | New Film Exposes Crisis in the West
The Eric Metaxas Show
Metaxas Media
4.6 • 3.6K Ratings
🗓️ 4 September 2025
⏱️ 42 minutes
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Summary
John Stonestreet, president of the Colson Center, joins Eric to discuss Truth Rising, a groundbreaking new documentary from Focus on the Family and the Colson Center. This powerful film exposes the growing crisis of Western civilization and features Seth Dillon (Babylon Bee), Jack Phillips (Masterpiece Cake Shop), Chloe Cole, Katy Faust, and more. Together, they explore why truth is under attack — and how Christians can find courage and clarity at this pivotal cultural crossroads.
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| 1:37.9 | I sent both my senior and assistant pastors your book letter to the American Church because I've been disappointed that there's been no mention at church |
| 1:47.5 | when pivotal things are happening in the world. |
| 1:51.8 | No comment after Israel was attacked, |
| 1:55.5 | not even lifting them up and praying for Israel. |
| 1:58.8 | I was appalled. |
| 2:00.4 | No comment at all after the assassination attempt on |
| 2:03.9 | President Trump. I could go on and on, but you get my point. I relocated from Los Angeles, |
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