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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.

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United States

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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.

Language:

English

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877-322-5527


Episodes
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Talarico and the Zombie Gospel of Thomas

3/13/2026
Adding text to Scripture because it's "progressive" might score secular points, but it doesn't make it truer. __________ Partner with thousands of others in supporting The Colson Center by visiting colsoncenter.org/cornerstone.

Duration:00:04:38

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Supreme Court Upholds Parental Rights

3/12/2026
The biblical authority parents have over their children is a sphere the state cannot, and should not, contravene. __________ Ready to deepen your faith? Visit colsonfellows.org

Duration:00:06:02

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Jesus Would Have Baked the Cake

3/11/2026
. . . and other nonsense Jesus would not have done. __________ Access Truth Rising The Study for FREE by visiting colsoncenter.org/study.

Duration:00:06:30

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A Burning Passion

3/10/2026
Chuck Colson's daily prayer was to light the marketplace of ideas afire with Gospel truth. __________ Register for our Church Leadership Summit at colsoncenter.org/churchsummit.

Duration:00:05:51

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A Reverse March Through the Institutions?

3/9/2026
Businesses are returning to "business as usual" on ideological issues. __________ Help us keep the Colson Fellows program affordable by visiting colsoncenter.org/march.

Duration:00:06:10

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Iran and the Just War Theory, The Decline of LGB+ and Dating, and the Supreme Court Stops California's School Transgender Policy

3/6/2026
As war rages in the Middle East, John and Maria talk about what makes a just war. New studies show a sharp decline in both those identifying as LGB+ and in heterosexuals dating. And The Supreme Court stops California schools from keeping parents in the dark, for now. Recommendations Summit Dominic Sandbrook Segment 1 – Iran and the Just War Theory Breakpoint Bonus Podcast Hardcore history podcast Tom Holland podcast Segment 2 – The Decline of LGB+ and Dating Bradley X Post Brad Wilcox X post Segment 3 – CA School Transgender Policy Stopped NY Times article

Duration:01:06:39

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Jimmy Lai and the Cost of Convictions

3/6/2026
Jailing dissidents is a standard operating procedure for Communist dictatorships, but Lai is no standard dissident. _________ Partner with thousands of others in supporting The Colson Center by visiting colsoncenter.org/cornerstone

Duration:00:04:41

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Why Gen Z "Nones" Are Reconsidering Religion

3/5/2026
The Zoomers aren't religious, but the ones going to church are seeking depth. __________ Access Truth Rising The Study for FREE by visiting colsoncenter.org/study.

Duration:00:06:47

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Why Quarter-Zips are Suddenly so Popular

3/4/2026
The "lost boys" rebelling in all the right ways. __________ Help us keep the Colson Fellows program affordable by visiting colsoncenter.org/march.

Duration:00:05:08

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BONUS: Iran and Just War

3/3/2026
Dr. Eric Patterson joins John Stonestreet in discussing how Christians can navigate a just war with Iran. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Duration:00:33:09

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Just War in Iran?

3/3/2026
It's essential for Christians to think like Christians about anything, including current world affairs. ___________ Help us keep the Colson Fellows program affordable by visiting colsoncenter.org/march.

Duration:00:05:50

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Demographics, Decline, and the Hope of the Church

3/2/2026
Some denominations are aging out. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Duration:00:05:02

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The State of the Union, Backtracking on Trans Surgeries, Student Mental Health, More Religious Harassment in Colorado and Did Jesus Have a God Complex?

2/27/2026
John and Maria take a look at the highlights and lowlights of President Trump's State of the Union speech. More medical institutions and professionals are rethinking their past support of gender affirming care. And Colorado continues to lead the nation in the harassment of Christians. Recommendations Redemption arcadia sermons Proud of Us Segment 1 – State of the Union Washington Stand article US Hockey Team Segment 2 – Backtracking on Trans Surgeries; Student Mental Health Vanderbilt Trans Surgeries ACSI report on mental health Rooted Conference Segment 3 – More Religious Harassment in Colorado; Did Jesus Have a God Complex? Colorado Religious Liberty Cases Youthscape study Vermont Foster Care Case

Duration:01:08:13

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We Want to Believe

2/27/2026
A far-reaching hoax over a century ago reveals something about our searching souls. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Duration:00:04:34

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The Reality of Identity

2/26/2026
First, Whose are we? __________ For additional resources, or to download and share this commentary, visit breakpoint.org.

Duration:00:05:26

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Colorado Prostitution Without Consequences

2/25/2026
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.

Duration:00:06:45

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Ben Sasse and the Political Illusion

2/24/2026
Ordering life from the perspective of death. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

Duration:00:04:05

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Train a Child Up, Before the World Does

2/23/2026
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.

Duration:00:04:17

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Marco Rubio's Munich Speech. Controversy at the Religious Liberty Commission and Colorado Lawmakers Propose Legalizing Prostitution

2/20/2026
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

Duration:01:01:57

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Hope: What It is and Why It Matters

2/20/2026
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.

Duration:00:05:14