Breakpoint

Chuck Colson, former counsel to President Nixon and founder of the Colson Center, provides a vivid retelling of St. Patrick’s life. He covers Patrick’s capture and conversion in slavery. He describes Patrick’s daring return as a missionary and his impact on Irish culture. Colson calls for reclaiming the holiday’s Christian meaning.

A look at a UK study where teens find Jesus offensive and even godlike. A discussion of why young people distrust biblical authority in a culture of moral relativism. An argument that churches lost theological depth while chasing relevance. A defense of Jesus as someone who claimed divine authority and provoked strong reactions.

A proposed congressional move to strip FDA approval for mifepristone and worries about mail-order chemical abortions. A critique of a politician’s genteel theology that may mask deeper errors. A balanced reassessment of purity culture’s aims and harms. A discussion on how Christians might judge and engage with provocative contemporary art.

A critique of claims that a fringe early text was removed from Scripture. An explanation of how debunked arguments keep resurfacing in culture. A look at the origins and Gnostic ties of that text and why scholars do not equate it with the canonical Gospels. Discussion of how some reinterpretations are driven by modern agendas and can mislead theological training.

Discussion of a Supreme Court ruling on parental authority and school secrecy policies. Exploration of cases claiming harm from concealed student transitions. Examination of California guidance on student privacy and schools' roles. Consideration of constitutional and religious foundations for parental rights and the ruling's wider legal implications.

Kristen Wagoner, attorney who defends religious liberty in high-profile cases, and Jack Phillips, Christian baker known for his landmark conscience fight. They discuss Jack’s refusal to create a message against his beliefs. They explore compelled speech, religious freedom risks, how courage can inspire others, and related resources.

A stirring look at a leadership program formed to ignite the public square with Gospel truth. The conversation outlines intensive training, residencies, and regional cohorts preparing leaders to influence arts, medicine, business, and ethics. Stories highlight graduates launching safe homes, chaplaincy training, and maternal support ministries. Practical enrollment details and global expansion are also covered.

Discussion of the Buttonwood Agreement and how it shaped the New York Stock Exchange. Examination of declining trust in corporate America due to politicization and activism. Exploration of corporate neutrality, DEI backlash, and a tracker logging companies pulling back from activist commitments. Consideration of whether corporate retreat signals cultural restoration.

A wide-ranging conversation about applying just war theory to modern conflicts and the moral limits of wartime judgment. A look at new research on sharp declines in LGB+ identification and the collapse of dating among young adults. A legal clash over California rules on schools keeping gender identity from parents and the broader debate on parental rights and state control.

A look at a high-profile jail sentence that could amount to life behind bars. Why a wealthy media figure chose to stay and keep broadcasting despite the risks. The collapse of One Country, Two Systems and how a new security law reshaped Hong Kong. Reflections on why authoritarian regimes demand total loyalty and why some refuse to bow.