Breakpoint

Violent protests against Israel descended on the nation's capital as Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Congress. Party leaders move their support to Vice President Kamala Harris after President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential campaign. And chaos results after a CrowdStrike software upgrade goes wrong. Recommendations The Colson Center on YouTube Morning After the Revolution by Nellie Bowles Segment 1 - The Attempted Assassination of Former President Trump TIME: Pro-Palestinian Protesters Burn American Flags and Deface Monuments Amid Clashes With Police in D.C. FOX: Maggots, crickets released in Watergate Hotel in protest of Netanyahu's visit Segment 2 - Candidate Kamala Harris Breakpoint: David Daleiden’s Courage, Planned Parenthood’s Deceit First Things: Is the Republican Party Becoming Pro-Choice? Breakpoint: Preach Christianity’s Weird Stuff Segment 3 - Crowdstrike's Fiasco WSJ: CrowdStrike Explains What Went Wrong Days After Global Tech Outage WORLD: System failure __________ Register for the upcoming Breakpoint Forum: Should Christians Get Political? at breakpoint.org/forum. Get access to the free video series Why Vote? at colosoncenter.org/whyvote.

Transcribed - Published: 26 July 2024

The Chariots of Fire runner’s faith and its impact on today’s Olympians. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Published: 26 July 2024

Obsession with social media fame is not the typical ‘rite of passage’ we’ve seen throughout history.

Published: 26 July 2024

Pets shouldn’t have more legal rights than image bearers.

Published: 25 July 2024

Does this matter without an understanding of what sex is for and where it belongs? Related resouces WWYS: Is Pornography Victimless? __________ To register for the upcoming Breakpoint Forum: Should Christians Get Political?, visit breakpoint.org/forum.

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2024

Political solutions aren’t always the answer to societal problems.

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2024

A stunning turn from Truth. __________ Register for the upcoming Great Lakes Symposium at greatlakessymposium.org.

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2024

Three cases that will be consequential for years to come. __________ Claim your free access to the Why Vote? video series at colsoncenter.org/whyvote.

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2024

The attempted assassination of Donald Trump raises questions about the providence of God. And at the Republican convention this week, party leaders appeared to be putting as much distance between themselves and evangelicals as possible. Recommendations Crossroads: God, Providence and the Trump bullet Is the Republican Party Becoming Pro-choice? The Briefing Special Edition The Colson Fellows Program Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus by Nabeel Qureshi Segment 1 - The Attempted Assassination of Former President Trump Breakpoint: The Attempted Assassination of a President The Briefing Special Edition: God’s Sovereignty, Moral Evil, and the Attempted Assassination of Former President Trump: The Theological, Historical, and Political Issues Acts 17 Segment 2 - The Republican National Convention and Evangelicals First Things: The Republican Party Sidelines the Pro-life Cause California bans rules requiring schools to notify parents of child's pronoun change Ryan Anderson on Breakpoint: A “You Are Here” Moment for the Pro-Life Movement __________ Get access to the free video series Why Vote? at colosoncenter.org/whyvote. Claim your access to the Colson Center National Conference 2024 with your gift to the Colson Center at colsoncenter.org/august.

Transcribed - Published: 19 July 2024

Westernization without Christianity doesn’t work. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Transcribed - Published: 19 July 2024

Lessons from Nero and the Great Fire of Rome. ___________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit Breakpoint.org.

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2024

Who is the God Americans claim, and what does this say about society?

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2024

How new language is obscuring the debate about life. Related Resources Breakpoint Forum: Understanding Critical Theory What Would You Say?: Is Critical Theory Biblical? __________ Register for the upcoming Great Lakes Sympsium at greatlakessymposium.org.

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2024

The roles of divine providence and the human condition. __________ Get free access to the Why Vote video series at colsoncenter.org/whyvote.

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2024

Women are leaning left and bucking mediating institutions. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment go to Breakpoint.org.

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2024

No one wins with “A’s for everyone.”

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2024

The GOP’s new platform takes a noticeable turn on abortion. Public educators are growing increasingly comfortable discussing therapy with students. And two states are looking to increase the visibility of the Ten Commandments in public schools. Recommendations The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoyevsky What Would You Say?: What is Abortion Pill Reversal, and is it Safe? Segment 1 - Shift in GOP Platform Trump says abortion legislation should be left to states Breakpoint: A “You Are Here” Moment for the Pro-Life Movement with Ryan Anderson Breakpoint: The War on Pregnancy Resource Centers The Point: New York AG Wrong About Abortion Pill Reversal Segment 2 - Therapy in Public Schools Bad Therapy by Abigail Shrier The Point: Liam’s Dangerous T-Shirt Parable Of The Madman Shane Morris on X Breakpoint: Why “Identity in Christ” Isn’t Enough Big Picture Bible Segment 3 - Ten Commandments in Public Schools New law requires all Louisiana public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments Oklahoma state superintendent announces all schools must incorporate the Bible and the Ten Commandments in curriculums Gateways to Better Education LifeWise Academy The Point: The Ten Commandments Provide a Moral Code __________ Register for The Great Lakes Symposium to attend in person or online at greatlakessymposium.org. Register for the upcoming Breakpoint Forum: Should Christians Get Political? at breakpoint.org/forum.

Transcribed - Published: 12 July 2024

Senate committee proposal will require the registration of women 18 and older for military service. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Transcribed - Published: 12 July 2024

As the RNC changes its stance on abortion, defenders of life must engage the small battles to win the war. __________ Register for the Great Lakes Symposium at greatlakessymposium.org.

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2024

What faithfulness to Christ under a totalitarian government can do. __________ Find more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment at Breakpoint.org.

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2024

Activists are working hard to convince that abortion makes everyone safer, including babies.

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2024

Emily Colson looks back on her father’s public fall from glory and redemption in Christ. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment go to Breakpoint.org.

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2024

Surgeon exposes hospital’s negligence of care for children.

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2024

How women got pressured into long-term birth control.

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2024

John Stonestreet and Maria Baer discuss celebrating America’s independence in a time of political uncertainty and the decline of companies celebrating pride month. Also, what does it mean to be a “Christian nation”? Recommendations Bad Therapy by Abigail Shrier Great Lakes Symposium: Truth and its Counterfeits Segment 1 - What does it mean to be proud to be an American? Read the full Supreme Court decision on Trump and presidential immunity Segment 2 - The Fall of Pride Month Breakpoint: Support Drops for Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ Tractor Supply Co. backtracks on DEI roles and goals Breakpoint: Is It the End of the Line for Mainlines? First Things: The Fall of Pride First Things: Pride Month Segment 3 - What is a Christian Nation? New law requires all Louisiana public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments Oklahoma state superintendent announces all schools must incorporate the Bible and the Ten Commandments in curriculums __________ Support the ongoing production of Breakpoint at breakpoint.org/give. Register for The Great Lakes Symposium to attend in person or online at greatlakessymposium.org.

Transcribed - Published: 5 July 2024

The world offers detachment and indulgence; Christ offers forgiveness and freedom. __________ Find more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment at Breakpoint.org.

Transcribed - Published: 5 July 2024

The irony of lawsuits filed against a Louisiana bill.

Transcribed - Published: 5 July 2024

Turning to God and His eternal truths will heal our nation. __________ Find more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment at Breakpoint.org.

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2024

Fidelity is not a line crossed; it’s a direction taken.

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2024

The reliability of the Word of God is continuously confirmed with tangible, touchable discoveries. __________ Find more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment at Breakpoint.org.

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2024

The decision will have implications across the U.S. on the legality of “transition care” for minors.

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2024

It may be easier to just bake the cake, but Christians have a higher calling.  ___________ Reserve your place at the Great Lakes Symposium at greatlakessymposium.org.

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2024

Men and women in lifelong marriage are happiest.

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2024

What are the fruits when we focus in and not up?

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2024

How do we answer this cultural moment? Related resources: How to Have a Conversation: Difficult Circumstances __________ Find more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment at Breakpoint.org.

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2024

The presidential debate left more questions than answers. John and Maria discuss the implications. Proponents of using chemicals and surgery on gender-confused kids are changing their terminology. And we look at how different denominations are handling the question of women in the pulpit. Recommendations Maria Baer on Substack Great Lakes Symposium (join in person or online!) Segment 1 - Presidential Debate Watch the first 2024 presidential debate between Biden and Trump Breakpoint: Trump Announces His Position on Life Post-Roe Breakpoint: The War on Pregnancy Resource Centers The Good Life by Chuck Colson Segment 2 - The Language of Transgender Politics The gaslighting has begun by Maria Baer on WORLD Segment 3 - Women's Ordination __________ Learn more about the Colson Fellows program and apply for the upcoming class at colsonfellows.org. Support the ongoing production of Breakpoint at colsoncenter.org/june.

Transcribed - Published: 28 June 2024

Trans-identifying swimmer Lia Thomas is barred from the 2024 Olympics.

Transcribed - Published: 28 June 2024

What about the training and formation of teachers? Related resources: https://youtu.be/3kvutPrwYCo?si=7S06hBtyKrdNkt8A __________ Apply for the Colson Fellows program at colsonfellows.org/apply.

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2024

Employee religious conviction rights a new battleground as more drugstore chains offer the abortion pill.

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2024

Are Americans dropping their rainbow zeal because of a zealot takeover? __________ To apply for the Colson Fellows program, visit colsonfellows.org.

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2024

The federal government pushes harder on gender transition interventions as other nations pull back.

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2024

Ramped up legislation throughout the U.S. seeks to attack pro-life care. __________ To make a gift to the Colson Center, visit colsoncenter.org/june.

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2024

A professional call to halt “gender affirming care” in the U.S.

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2024

Christianity is to be lived courageously outward facing for this time and place. __________ Apply for the Colson Fellows Program at colsonfellows.org/apply.

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2024

May the Lord of peace be with our troops always.

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2024

The harassment of cake artist Jack Phillips continues as he finds himself back in court. The Surgeon General is recommending social media sites post a health hazard warning. And megachurch pastor Robert Morris resigns over allegations of inappropriate behavior. Recommendations Colson Fellows Program Great Lakes Symposium on Christian Worldview Masterpiece Cakeshop in Colorado Segment 1 - Jack is Back in Court Why Jack Still Won’t Bake the Cake Justice for Jack with ADF 303 Creative v. Elenis Breakpoint: The Courage to Change One’s Mind Segment 2 - Social Media Warning Surgeon General Calls for Warning Labels on Social Media Platforms Segment 3 - Another Celebrity Pastor Falls Texas megachurch pastor resigns amid allegations he sexually abused a minor __________ Learn more about the Colson Fellows program and apply for the upcoming class at colsonfellows.org. Support the ongoing production of Breakpoint at colsoncenter.org/june.

Transcribed - Published: 21 June 2024

The harassment of cake artist Jack Phillips continues as he finds himself back in court. The Surgeon General is recommending social media sites post a health hazard warning. And once again the church is forced to deal with questions of a failed leader and what restoration looks like. Recommendations Colson Fellows Program Great Lakes Symposium on Christian Worldview Masterpiece Cakeshop in Colorado Segment 1 - Jack is Back in Court Why Jack Still Won’t Bake the Cake Justice for Jack with ADF 303 Creative v. Elenis Breakpoint: The Courage to Change One’s Mind Segment 2 - Social Media Warning Surgeon General Calls for Warning Labels on Social Media Platforms Segment 3 - Another Celebrity Pastor Falls Texas megachurch pastor resigns amid allegations he sexually abused a minor __________ Learn more about the Colson Fellows program and apply for the upcoming class at colsonfellows.org. Support the ongoing production of Breakpoint at colsoncenter.org/june.

Transcribed - Published: 21 June 2024

The famous artist revealed his hope in Christ in his many sonnets. __________ Learn more about the Colson Fellows program at colsonfellows.org.

Transcribed - Published: 21 June 2024

Former politician and activist converts from atheist to Christian.

Transcribed - Published: 21 June 2024

Restoring our impersonal bodies to God’s original intention. __________ Register for the upcoming Great Lakes Symposium at greatlakessymposium.org.

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2024