Breakpoint

John and Maria discuss the rise of anti-Semitism and Islamic violence, and how Western nations are responding to threats by cancelling Christmas. A WSJ piece describes how foreign elites are building families via surrogacy. And a new book provides an update on the crisis of masculinity.

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Letters from Father Christmas by J. R. R. Tolkien

Muppet Christmas Carole

Forrest Frank

Segment 1 – Australia Terror Attack

• Townhall article

• Australian PM statement

• Leisure: The Basis of Culture by Josef Pieper

• Prediction of Nigerian attack

• USA Today article on Rob Reiner

Segment 2 – Foreign Mega Families

• Wall Street Journal article

Segment 3 – Notes on Being a Man

• Brad Wilcox Wall Street Journal article

• Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life by David L. Bahnsen

• The Lost Generation by Jacob Savage

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While the world turns away, Christians must keep the persecuted in prayers and in the spotlight.

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T.S. Eliot's poem captures the wonder, mystery, and even fear of Christmastime, anticipating Christ's restoration of all things lost.

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Having rejected a Creator, it's no wonder that we've lost creativity.

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America's long history in the fight to free all men.

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When Christians don't "get with the times," they change empires.

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A student at the University of Oklahoma receives a 0 for having the wrong view. A new study finds paganism is on the rise in the UK. And Australia looks to put concerns about social media's impact on minors into law.

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The Counterpoints Collection by Zondervan Academic

Segment 1 – News Headlines

• Oklahoma professor placed on administrative leave after protest controversy | Fox News

• Rising number of Brits turning to paganism

• The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God by Justin Brierley

• Letters from Father Christmas by G. K. Chesterton

• Orthodoxy by G. K. Chesterton

Segment 2 – Social Media Ban for Minors in Australia

• Australia bans social media for 16 and under

• Colson Center National Conference

Segment 3 - Hell

• Kirk Cameron changes stance on doctrine of Hell

• Burning Hell Film

• The Road to Character by David Brooks

Questions and Comments

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Take heart, this civilizational moment has some warriors.

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The silenced generation of Gen-Z white males is finding an identity, but is it the True one?

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Lessons from Scrooge on assisted suicide.

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