Many use passages from the Old Testament to inform their views on immigration. John and Maria will talk about their arguments. And they’ll do a deep dive on two topics at the edges of life, childbearing and the death penalty.

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Don't Follow Your Heart: Boldly Breaking the Ten Commandments of Self-Worship by Thaddeus Williams

Segment 1: Immigration Crisis

Migrant crisis broke new record in December with 302k crossings, officials confirm

The World and Everything In It 1.26.24

GOP Governors show support for Texas in border standoff

Gov. Greg Abbott declares Texas’ right to self-defense ‘supersedes federal statutes’ as he battles Biden admin over razor wire at border

Segment 2: Why Pro-Natalism Policies Won’t Work Anymore

Natalism is not Enough

Segment 3: Death Penalty

Alabama executes a man with nitrogen gas for the first time

How can doctors be sure a medically-assisted death is a ‘peaceful’ death?

Ohio lawmakers introduce bill to allow execution by nitrogen gas following Alabama

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WPATH is losing members while other countries are losing passion for the chemical and surgical altering of minors.

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In the past decade, the idea that a person can be born in the wrong body has caused significant harm to many, most of all young people and their families. Now we are learning just how much this idea, whether caught online, in school, or at a counselor’s office, has preyed on the most vulnerable populations.

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Big-name retailers are losing billions and closing stores because of activism.

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The New York Times complains about fathers who might be too good in popular cartoon.

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The growing option to die by medical assistance is leaving patients already sick with disease or mental disorders with no hope.

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In his new book Don’t Follow Your Heart: Boldly Breaking the Ten Commandments of Self-Worship, Professor Thaddeus Williams of Biola University has exposed “the cult of self” behind these mantras. The cult of self is, in a sense, the largest religion in the world and promises to elevate adherents to the place and prerogative of God. In the end, however, like all bad ideas about God and self, this lie dehumanizes us, leaving us empty, unsatisfied, and isolated.  

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It’s time to stop the delusion that legalizing weed has done no harm.

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Despite progressive states trying to ban APR, the treatment is proving to be safe for moms and lifesaving for babies. 

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We're excited to announce the Colson Fellows program is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 cohort. As a Breakpoint listener, you probably pick up on how the daily commentaries do the work of translation for you. We take a story or issue being discussed in our culture right now and model how to think through it from a Christian worldview. But, if you’re interested in going deeper - in discovering how to develop the wisdom and skills needed to walk wisely in this cultural moment - then the Colson Fellows program might be for you. This ten-month program combines theological, spiritual, and worldview formation through a carefully curated combination of readings, daily devotions, live webinars, and monthly meetings with your peers. With both in-person and fully online offerings, you can choose the format that works best with your stage in life. Interested in learning more? You can explore the program and submit an application at colsonfellows.org. 

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More stories are emerging showing children systematically put in harm’s way to advance dangerous ideologies. 

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