Breakpoint

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.

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 advancement@colsoncenter.org

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.