

John Stonestreet
Host and primary commentator on this episode of Breakpoint, providing daily cultural and Christian worldview analysis and leading the program's reflections and sign-off.
Top 10 podcasts with John Stonestreet
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Jan 18, 2026 • 53min
#350 The War on Western Civilization, with John Stonestreet
Join John Stonestreet, president of the Colson Center and cultural commentator, as he dives into the challenges facing Western civilization. He discusses the foundational Judeo-Christian ideals that support human dignity and freedom, and warns against severing these roots. Explore the implications of the sexual revolution and how woke narratives manipulate truth. John shares practical insights for living authentically in a complex culture, offering four essential questions to guide engagement and decision-making in today’s turbulent landscape.

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Aug 8, 2025 • 42min
Truth Rising with John Stonestreet
Join John Stonestreet, president of the Colson Center and a prominent voice on faith and culture, as he tackles today's crisis of truth. He discusses the urgent call for Christians to engage with societal challenges and the implications of political actions, like Trump's defunding of public media. The conversation revolves around how media narratives shape public perception and the role of believers in upholding truth. Stonestreet also reveals insights about the upcoming documentary, Truth Rising, and encourages critical media consumption in a shifting cultural landscape.

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Mar 13, 2026 • 49min
5 Inspiring Stories of Christian Courage with John Stonestreet
John Stonestreet, president of the Colson Center and creator of Truth Rising, is a Christian public intellectual training leaders. He discusses cultural malaise, a compass analogy for truth, and five stories of people who stood firm amid cancel culture. Short segments cover calling, detransition and restoration, conscience under pressure, and four essentials for living with Christian courage.

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Feb 24, 2026 • 35min
Truth in a Confused Culture: Equipping the Next Generation w/ John Stonestreet
John Stonestreet, president of the Colson Center and longtime Summit faculty, helps students think biblically and defend truth. He talks about shaping young leaders, tackling identity questions facing today’s culture, the power of in-person mentors, and why worldview training and apologetics still matter. Short, candid conversation about forming servants and culture-makers.

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Apr 17, 2026 • 37min
4.17.26 A candid account of abortion and backlash over blasphemy, revisiting a 2014 sci-fi film, and Quest with Cal Thomas
Cal Thomas, syndicated columnist known for decades of commentary, shares books that shaped his thinking. John Stonestreet, Colson Center president and cultural analyst, discusses Christina Applegate’s candid abortion account, backlash over a Trump-as-Christ image, AI anxiety among young people, religious liberty, and a revisit of the 2014 sci-fi film Edge of Tomorrow. Short, lively cultural analysis and conversation.

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Apr 3, 2026 • 40min
4.3.26 Tech companies failing to protect children, competing visions of speech and responsibility, review of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and Word Play on modern use of ancient Greek poetry
John Stonestreet, cultural commentator on ethics and public life. Colin Garbarino, arts editor and film reviewer. George Grant, literary analyst who explores Homeric influence. They tackle tech platforms and child safety. They debate speech, responsibility, and legal shifts. They review The Super Mario Galaxy movie. They explore modern uses of ancient Greek poetry.

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Apr 24, 2026 • 37min
4.24.26 Public reading of the Bible, a new documentary about intelligent design, and listener comments
Stephen Meyer, former geophysicist and director at the Center for Science and Culture, author exploring science-faith dialogue. John Stonestreet, president of the Colson Center and cultural commentator on biblical worldview issues. They discuss a public Bible reading movement, a Colorado case on religious schools, and a new documentary about intelligent design, plus listener reactions and cultural analysis.

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Mar 27, 2026 • 30min
3.27.26 Social media companies held liable, 40th anniversary of Stand By Me, and Listener Feedback
Max Bells, film critic who revisits the 40th anniversary of Stand By Me. John Stonestreet, Christian worldview commentator and Colson Center president, analyzes culture and tech. They discuss liability rulings against social media firms, parental responsibility and screen use, the film’s place in coming‑of‑age tradition, and listener feedback on ministry topics.

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Jan 16, 2026 • 45min
What is Worldview?
John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, dives into the complexities of human existence. He discusses a debate with an atheist, revealing stark worldview differences. Exploring key questions of origin, meaning, and morality, he critiques cultural relativism that distracts from objective truth. Stonestreet stresses that Christianity provides a public and comprehensive worldview that shapes values and actions. With anecdotes from conversations on flights, he illustrates how worldviews operate unconsciously in our lives.

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May 8, 2026 • 35min
5.8.26 The federal investigation into Smith College, a review of The Sheep Detectives, and a classical music label focused on beauty
John Stonestreet, president of the Colson Center and Breakpoint host, joins Culture Friday to tackle legal and cultural clashes around Smith College’s transgender admissions policy. He discusses how definitions and policy collide. Conversations also cover trends in adult doll collecting, WNBA marketing questions, a family-friendly mystery film, and a classical label redefining recording economics.


