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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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Recent Guests

John Lennox
Mathematician, bioethicist, and theologian
University of Oxford (implied)
Episode: Sober Minded in the Age of AI
Chloe Cole
Detransitioner discussed on Truth Rising
Truth Rising project
Episode: Looking for God at Disney
Ben Sasse
Former US Senator
United States Senate
Episode: Dying with Dignity vs. "Death with Dignity"
Carl Trueman
Author and theologian
Episode: Transgenderism, Transhumanism, and Transgression
Billy Hutchinson
Representative promoting Colson Educators app
Colson Educators
Episode: "There Is No Mama"
Dr. Glenn Sunshine
Co-author of Breakpoint segment
Independent Scholar
Episode: Thin Agnosticism
Randall Christopher Niles
Founder/voice behind Got Questions and All About God, commentator tackling AI questions from a Christian perspective
Got Questions / All About God
Episode: The Age of Acceleration
Glenn Stanton
Director of Global Family Formation Studies at Focus on the Family
Focus on the Family
Episode: The Crumbling Sham of Trans Medicine
Oz Guinness
Author and speaker invited to discuss faith and culture
Truth Rising event / related ambassador for faith-based outreach
Episode: The Death of God and the Desecration of Humanity

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Maria Baer
Host contributor on Breakpoint This Week and related programs focusing on Christian worldview education and culture.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 3.9k ratings
  • Accessible Christian Worldview

    Covering the big stories of the week from a female and male perspective persuasively delivered.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Agape Free
    United States13 days ago
  • So much good material on here. It's almost overwhelming.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Hart
    25 days ago
  • A Daily Compass

    Just as a sailor or adventurer would regularly check their compass, Breakpoint is our daily compass check in a culture with so many distractions that it’s easy to wander off the intended path.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tipaki
    United States25 days ago
  • Fantastic. Absolutely fantastic. Their short segments are amazing, and their weekly long segments are superb. Listen everytime. I highly, HIGHLY recommend. John and Maria always have great conversations.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Graysonwh67
    2 months ago
  • Helpful

    Clear and helpful in framing the Christian worldview

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Casselberry Resident 1583
    United States3 months ago

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Another Assassination Attempt. God, Creation and "The Story of Everything". Planned Parenthood Gender Transitions. And the Pope Downplays Focus on Sexual Activity
Q: Would it be unethical for a couple to take an embryo created years ago and use a surrogate to carry it for them?
The hosts acknowledge the complexity of the scenario, weighing the redemption of adoption against ethical concerns about third-party involvement, and leaning toward preserving the integrity of the embryo and birth-mother connection while recognizing the potential for redeeming outcomes through snowflake adoption.
Seeing God from Space, Finland Study on Gender Dysphoria and the Dropping Teen Pregnancy Rate
Q: Can you recommend any books or Bible studies on how to live well at the end of our lives and prepare for heaven?
The hosts point to resources like Ross Douthat's conversations with Ben Sasse, The Art of Dying, and Farr Curlin's work on hospice, framing dying well as a theological and pastoral practice that integrates suffering, relationships, and faith.
The Crumbling Sham of Trans Medicine
Q: Why is this Finnish study significant in the context of the ongoing debate over gender-affirming care?
It provides long-term, register-based data showing elevated psychiatric morbidity among gender-referred youths and higher needs after medical reassignment, challenging the notion that such interventions reliably improve mental health and prompting calls for more cautious, evidence-based decision making.
BONUS: Iran and Just War
Q: Can I hit a couple more of the objections or critiques that I've heard in the last 72 hours or so?
The discussion acknowledges concerns about civilian harm and preemption but frames them within the just war criteria, arguing for careful targeting, proportionality, and post-conflict aims that pursue peace.
The State of the Union, Backtracking on Trans Surgeries, Student Mental Health, More Religious Harassment in Colorado and Did Jesus Have a God Complex?
Q: What is the statistic regarding the growing number of transgender individuals?
The statistics run 80 to 90% for children, indicating that if puberty is allowed to progress naturally, the majority come to understand and accept their bodies.

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A daily faith-informed take on current events, culture, and policy through a Christian worldview. The show synthesizes headlines, politics, religion, and ethics with a emphasis on practical application and public life, often featuring crisp commentary, historical context, and occasional guests who speak from faith-informed scholarship. Notable strengths include clear framing of issues through biblical worldview, concise episode lengths, and sponsor-driven resources for deeper study. Listeners can expect a steady emphasis on religious liberty, cultural critique, and public discourse shaped by Colson Center–aligned perspectives. The format tends to blend commentary with calls to action, events, and educational resources that appeal to Christi... more

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