Breakpoint

Join John Stonestreet for a daily dose of sanity—applying a Christian worldview to culture, politics, movies, and more. And be a part of God's work restoring all things.

Sports Betting, the Super Bowl, and the Value of Work with David Bahnsen

Sports gambling is growing at an alarming rate with the expected carnage left in its wake. And John talks to David Bahnsen about retirement and the value of work.   Recommendations The 21 Film Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Segment 1 - Sports Betting Breakpoint: The Super Bowl and Sports Gambling: America’s Newest Addiction WORLD: Culture Friday: Faith, forgiveness, and football What Would You Say?: Who Was Saint Valentine? Breakpoint: The 21: Telling the Story of the Men Martyred on a Libyan Beach a Decade Ago The 21 Film Segment 2 - The Value of Work with David Bahnsen Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life by David L. Bahnsen BONUS Breakpoint: Christian Hope in Economic Uncertainty with David Bahnsen The World and Everything in It podcast 2025 Colson Center National Conference __________ Get your copy of Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life by David L. Bahnsen with your gift of any amount at colsoncenter.org/february. Learn more about the Colson Fellows program and apply at colsonfellows.org.

02-14
59:46

The 21: Telling the Story of the Men Martyred on a Libyan Beach a Decade Ago

A new short film revisits the 21 men beheaded on camera for refusing to deny Christ.  ___________ Support the ongoing production of Breakpoint by becoming a monthly partner at colsoncenter.org/monthly. 

02-14
05:09

News or Narrative? The Battle for Truth

Where’s the virtue of truth in the truth-telling industry?  Related Resource: What Would You Say?: Identifying Misinformation ____________ Find more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment at Breakpoint.org. 

02-13
04:03

America’s Sex Recession

Young adults aren’t having sex, but God has a better plan for them in marriage.  Related Resource What Would You Say?: What Does the Bible Say About Sex? __________ Learn more about the Colson Fellows Program at colsonfellows.org.

02-12
06:51

The Super Bowl and Sports Gambling: America’s Newest Addiction

What happens when a society loses its Godly call to work?  __________ Get your copy Full Time: Work and the Meaning of Life by David Bahnsen with a gift of any amount to the Colson Center this month at colsoncenter.org/February. 

02-11
06:39

Is God Having a Cultural “Moment”?

The rise in Bible sales and God talk will hopefully go deeper than seeking “useful” help.  What Would You Say?: Is the Bible Still Relevant? ____________ Find more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment at Breakpoint.org. 

02-10
05:20

Men in Women’s Sports and Why the Search for Happiness is Really a Search for Meaning

Another presidential executive order puts an end to men in women’s sports in America, at least for now. And John and Maria discuss the search for meaning and self-esteem.   Recommendations Full Time: Work and the Meaning of Life by David Bahnsen C.S. Lewis Song by Brooke Fraser Segment 1 - Men in Women's Sports Executive Order: KEEPING MEN OUT OF WOMEN’S SPORTS XX-XY Athletics Clothing Segment 2 - The Search for Meaning NYT: 'The Interview': Digital Drugs Have Us Hooked. Dr. Anna Lembke Sees a Way Out. First Things: How Happiness Studies Lets Us Down by J. Budziszewski Psychology as Religion: The Cult of Self-Worship by Paul C. Vitz Full Time: Work and the Meaning of Life by David Bahnsen 10 Books that Screwed Up the World: And 5 Others That Didn't Help by Benjamin Wiker __________ Get your copy of Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life by David L. Bahnsen with your gift of any amount at colsoncenter.org/february. Learn more about the Colson Fellows program and apply at colsonfellows.org.   

02-07
01:07:12

Being the Church in India

Honoring Dr. Ananthi Jebasingh with the 2025 Wilberforce Award.  __________ Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference at colsonconference.org. 

02-07
04:35

A New Agenda for Tech and Family

For the sake of human flourishing, it’s time to ask where tech is taking us and why.  __________ Support the ongoing production of Breakpoint by becoming a monthly partner at colsoncenter.org/monthly. 

02-06
05:34

The Trials of David Daleiden are Over (for now)

Another battle won, many more to go in the fight for the preborn.  ___________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit Breakpoint.org. 

02-05
04:54

Christian Work is Christian Witness

What if our work, in and outside of our job, is what we were made for?  Related Resources What Would You Say?: Is Capitalism All About Greed? John Stonestreet and David Bahnsen: A Christian’s Guide to Economic Uncertainty ______________ Get a copy of Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life by David Bahnsen this month with a gift of any amount to the Colson Center. Just visit colsoncenter.org/february. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit breakpoint.org. 

02-04
05:15

Printing, Literacy, and America’s “Report Card”

Gutenberg changed the literary world, but are we messing it up?   __________ Claim your copy of Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life by David L. Bahnsen with your gift of any amount to the Colson Center in the month of February at colsoncenter.org/february. 

02-03
06:26

The D.C. Aviation Disaster, What the Good Samaritan Means, and A New Executive Order Protects Children

John and Maria discuss the tragic midair collision in the nation’s capital. Also, a dispute erupted this week on social media about the true meaning of the parable of the Good Samaritan, and the latest Executive Order either harms children or protects them, depending on who you ask. Recommendations afutureforthefamily.org A Future for the Family: A New Technology Agenda for the Right Stop Hacking Humans by Brad Littlejohn and Clare Morell Segment 1 - The D.C. Aviation Disaster and What the Good Samaritan Means NBC: D.C. plane crash live updates: Families mourn 67 victims after American Eagle jet and Army helicopter collide JD Vance discusses Trump's immigration crackdown Breakpoint Forum:Unmasking Christian Nationalism Segment 2 - Executive Order Protects Children Executive Order: PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM CHEMICAL AND SURGICAL MUTILATION The World and Everything in It: January 31, 2025 Breakpoint: Upselling Death Segment 3 - The Nation's Report Card The Nation's Report Card Psychology as Religion by Paul Vitz __________ Become a monthly partner for the Colson Center at colsoncenter.org/monthly.  

01-31
56:53

Upselling Death

A U.K. ad campaign tries to convince citizens death-by-choice is the future.  Related Resource What Would You Say?: Assisted Suicide is Compassionate __________ Support the ongoing production of Breakpoint by becoming a monthly partner at colsoncenter.org/monthly. 

01-31
05:46

The Rise of Intentionally Single Mothers

IVF is numbing society’s compassion for fatherless children.  Related Resource What Would You Say?: What is IVF, and is it ethical? __________ Support the ongoing production of Breakpoint by becoming a monthly partner at colsoncenter.org/monthly. 

01-30
04:49

Andrew Tate’s Counterfeit Masculinity

Young Christian men need strong role models. They should turn Tate off.  __________ Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference at colsonconference.org. 

01-29
05:45

Out of the Silent Universe

Want to improve your life? Open the Bible at least four times a week.  __________ Register for the 2025 Colson Center National Conference at colsonconference.org. 

01-28
06:16

The Holocaust and the Reality of Evil

For the disbelieving youth, remembrance is more important than ever.  __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit Breakpoint.org. 

01-27
04:25

Faith and Football, a Wild Week in Washington, and the Former Head of Planned Parenthood Dies

The national champion in college football has been crowned. Players from both Ohio State and Notre Dame make news during the week for their outspoken faith. An inauguration, controversial sermons, and a host of executive orders made Washington D.C. a very lively place last week. And former Planned Parenthood head Cecile Richards passed away. Recommendations Breakpoint: Everybody Was Talking About Jesus Monday Night, even Scott Van Pelt WORLD: Ohio State’s season of purpose WORLD: Dystopia on a New York subway Segment 1 - Faith and Football Breakpoint: Everybody Was Talking About Jesus Monday Night, even Scott Van Pelt FOX: Riley Leonard on Ohio State and Notre Dame's faith Segment 2 - Wild Week in Washington TIME: ‘I Am Not Going to Apologize’: The Bishop Who Confronted Trump Speaks Out AP: Everything Trump did in the first executive orders and actions of his presidency Segment 3 - Former Planned Parenthood Leader Dies Washington Post: Former Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards dies at 67 __________ Become a monthly partner for the Colson Center at colsoncenter.org/monthly.

01-24
46:00

Getting God Right

We are all theologians. The church needs good ones.  ___________ Support the ongoing production of Breakpoint by becoming a monthly partner at colsoncenter.org/monthly. 

01-24
06:29

Ivan Terrero

Justice Scalia?

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Kelly Linedecker

This one has an AI symbol also. I don't believe at all that you have AI writing these. Why is that there?

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Kelly Linedecker

Why is there an AI symbol on the last 2 episodes?

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Sandy Peterson

I think Maria was talking about the podcast "The Surprising Rebirth of the Belief in God" by Justin Brierley. It is a refreshing, informative docuseries. I highly recommend it and would love to hear it on your recommendations list!

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Robert Croll

Great resource for commentary on current issues and worldview from a Biblical perspective. Each weekday, listen to 5- and 1-minute commentary on current events. One weekends, enjoy the in-depth discussion of the week's major stories.

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