Breakpoint

Can we distinguish AI from a human; and do we care? __________ Apply for the Colson Fellows program at colsonfellows.org/apply.

The world needs formed, not just informed, believers. __________ Download the Colson Educators app today on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

If we want healthy young men who know that their strength is to serve others, we need to point them to heroes to admire and follow. __________ Join Abdu Murray, Gretchen Huizinga, and John Lennox (virtually) as they help us explore how Christians can live out our God-given humanity in an increasingly AI-driven world. Register at greatlakessymposium.org.

We look back at the life of Senator Lindsey Graham. Two politicians talked about American exceptionalism on July 4th; they both got it wrong. And England continues to flirt with oppressive laws Segment 1 – Lindsey Graham's Death; American Exceptionalism Daily Citizen Article on Lindsey Graham Mamdani's Address Segment 2 – Children Rights; Is Britain Gone? Children's Rights Poll <

If eyes are a window to the soul, denying God's created identity only brings despair.   __________ Apply for the Colson Fellows program at colsonfellows.org/apply.

Maintaining the Christian worldview in this next frontier. __________ Join Abdu Murray, Gretchen Huizinga, and John Lennox (virtually) as they help us explore how Christians can live out our God-given humanity in an increasingly AI-driven world. Register at greatlakessymposium.org.

Jean Twenge joins John Stonestreet to discuss what parents can do to protect their children from harm in a world so different from the one they grew up in.

A new study finds that suicide risk rises and falls with social conditions, but the Church should be a rock of hope.  __________ Start Truth Rising: The Study for free today at colsoncenter.org/study.

The "man-moulders of the new age" vs. Imago Dei. __________ Partner with thousands of others in supporting The Colson Center by visiting colsoncenter.org/cornerstone.

The Northwest Ordinance significantly shaped the future of slavery and education in America. __________ To watch a complementary session from Chloe Cole and have the opportunity to receive access to the complete conference video library with a gift of any amount, visit colsoncenter.org/july.

Washington DC celebrated Independence Day in a big way last weekend. Two states with two very different education directives and new research on suicide has some very sobering findings.    Segment 1 – July 4th Celebrations and Education News  Chr

Humble servitude and a life well lived. __________ And for more resources, or to share this commentary with others, visit breakpoint.org.

The Bible is God's revealed Word to us, not our word to make applicable to the cultural moment. _________ Join Abdu Murray, Gretchen Huizinga, and John Lennox (virtually) as they help us explore how Christians can live out our God-given humanity in an increasingly AI-driven world. Register at greatlakessymposium.org.

The Founders knew that unrestrained government power was the first enemy of freedom. __________ Download the Colson Educators app today on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

Even "the father" of evolutionary theory found holes in his belief system. __________ Start Truth Rising: The Study for free today at colsoncenter.org/study.

Is it ethical to charge 15% more for rich clients? __________ Partner with thousands of others in supporting The Colson Center by visiting colsoncenter.org/cornerstone.

A bevy of rulings from the US Supreme Court this Week. John talks with attorney Ian Speir about them. America celebrates his 250th birthday and John and Maria answer questions from listeners. Segment 1 – SCOTUS Decisions MSN article on Supreme Court rulings Segment 2 – Independence Day Breakpoint article on patriotism PBS The American Revolution <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW112415951 BCX0" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria

The year before he died, Chuck Colson delivered a Breakpoint commentary on the July Fourth holiday in which he reflected on our national identity. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

America's Christian roots should be the catalyst of our respect and the inspiration to want better. __________ Join Abdu Murray, Gretchen Huizinga, and John Lennox (virtually) as they help us explore how Christians can live out our God-given humanity in an increasingly AI-driven world. Register at greatlakessymposium.org.

Dr. Allan Josephson joins John Stonestreet to discuss being fired for speaking out about gender ideology, and how ADF helped vindicate him.

A looming transition and a call for the Church to persevere.   __________ Download the Colson Educators app today on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

AI is here. Hiding from it isn't an option. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

We owe it to children to tell the truth and oppose the lies. __________ Apply for the Colson Fellows program at colsonfellows.org/apply.

A devastating earthquake hits Venezuela. John and Maria discuss socialist primary victories in New York, a new Gallup poll on religion, the New York Times' Father's Day essay, Canada's speech law, anti-Semitism on the right, and listener questions. Segment 1 – Venezuela Earthquake; NYC Primaries; Religion in America Venezuela earthquake article Coverage of New York City primary elections Gallup poll on religion in America Segment 2 – Father's Day; Canada's Speech Law; Anti-Semitism <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW253641550 BCX0"

Millions of Americans now believe and live as if Obergefell has settled the question of same-sex "marriage". It did not.  __________ Help ADF defend our freedoms by giving at joinadf.com/breakpoint.

The French philosopher rejected fixed human nature and birthed an identity crisis for the books. __________ Help ADF defend our freedoms by giving at joinadf.com/breakpoint.

If we are to be people who are faithful to our families, our nation, and to God, we will need His help. __________ Help ADF defend our freedoms by giving at joinadf.com/breakpoint.

Religious worldview matters.  __________ Help ADF defend our freedoms by giving at joinadf.com/breakpoint.

Should Christians love their country? __________ Help ADF defend our freedoms by giving at joinadf.com/breakpoint.

Details of the deal to end hostilities between the US and Iran have been released. Also released this week a report on sexual abuse of women and girls in the UK. The World Cup's attempt at a pride match hits a snag. Segment 1 – Iran Deal; UK Rape Report MSN article on Iran Deal Breakpoint interview with Eric Patterson The Looming Tower by Larence Wright <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW34399562 BCX0" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="25" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel

Happy Father's Day to all the dads; you make a difference.  __________ Help ADF defend our freedoms by giving at joinadf.com/breakpoint.

What does Scripture say about the role and rank of angels?  __________ Help ADF defend our freedoms by giving at joinadf.com/breakpoint.

Professor Robert P. George joins John Stonestreet in discussing Fidelity Month.

They came for the soccer, but America is wooing international first-timers. __________ Help ADF defend our freedoms by giving at joinadf.com/breakpoint.

Believers should speak of our Savior, the Bible, and our faith with the confidence of both objective truth and a changed life. __________ Help ADF defend our freedoms by giving at joinadf.com/breakpoint.

Non-believers don't understand how theologically deep and rooted is the Christian faith in truth.  __________ Help ADF defend our freedoms by giving at joinadf.com/breakpoint.

Sen Lee of Utah took exception with the Pentagon's labelling. NYT announces a new era of gene editing. John talks to Professor Robbie George about Fidelity Month. HelloFresh promotes perversion, A YouTuber is criticized for aborting a preborn baby diagnosed with Down Syndrome, but Bethany Christian Services makes a welcome change. Segment 1 – Are Mormons Christian? Gene Editing is Back Breakpoint article NY Times article on gene editing <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW208190025 BCX0" href= "https://wng.org/opinions/let-the-little-children-regardless-of-genes-come-to-jesus-1780901455" target="_blank" rel="noreferre

America's founding recognizes human exceptionalism.  __________ Help ADF defend our freedoms by giving at adf.com/breakpoint.

Bacon was an important thinker for the future and the Christian faith. __________ Help ADF defend our freedoms by giving at joinadf.com/breakpoint.

The debate about what it means to be a Christian clearly needed to happen. __________ Help us reach our $1 million goal by June 30 at colsoncenter.org/june.

What should winning the kingdom really look like for the young men excited about their faith?  __________ Help ADF defend our freedoms by giving at adf.com/breakpoint.

Dr. Kathy Koch shares three insights from her new book, Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children, that can keep your relationship with your children healthy and restore it if it's unhealthy.  __________ Help ADF defend our freedoms by giving at joinadf.com/breakpoint.

Pope Leo's Letter has some thoughts on artificial intelligence; an increasing number of schools are telling students to leave their phones at home; Pride Month isn't getting as much recognition this year and college students can't read. Recommendations The Call by Os Guinness Engaging God's World by Cornelius Plantinga Truth Rising Study Summit Worldview Academy Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoung Segment 1 – Pope Leo's Magnifica Humanitas and Schools Ban Phones <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW64155273 BCX0" href= "https://www.vatican.va/

A look at Al Gore's documentary 20 years later. __________ Help us reach our $1 million goal by June 30 at colsoncenter.org/june.

Tim Goeglein joins John Stonestreet in discussing Tim's new book, What Really Matters: Restoring a Legacy of Faith, Freedom, and Family.

The fight for life-giving humor.  __________ Educators, bring a deeper Christian worldview into your classroom by visiting colsonfellows.org/apply.

Catto believed fighting for equality was part of the Christian duty. __________ Download the Colson Educators app today on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

If killing critically ill newborns isn't the line, where is it for medically assisted suicide?  __________ Start Truth Rising: The Study for free today at colsoncenter.org/study.

A month of fidelity, not pride. ___________ Partner with thousands of others in supporting The Colson Center by visiting colsoncenter.org/cornerstone.

Beyond time, Father, Son, and Spirit has had full personal fellowship within Himself. __________ Join us in praying for our country by visiting joinadf.com/breakpoint.