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Elections Matter

18 Jul

In today’s episode at BreakPoint, John Stonestreet relays some important news. He explains how President Trump’s Protect Life Rule, which will stop an estimated $60 million in federal funding to Planned Parenthood through Title X, will take effect immediately now that it has passed through the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Stonestreet is careful to point out how Title X funding has not decreased at all, but simply can’t be put towards abortions. The many… Read More →Elections Matter

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How can we engage college students about important ideas?

17 Jul

How can we engage college students about important ideas? “At the end of the day people are people, and they want answers to the big questions.’” — Frank Turek, Author, Speaker, and President, CrossExamined Frank Turek discusses the importance of raising the big questions on college campuses. This video is part of a series titled “Answers to Your Questions”. These videos answer the questions that you’re asking, address the difficulties you’re facing, and they’re all from… Read More →How can we engage college students about important ideas?

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Strobel and Turek: The Case for Miracles

12 Jul

In this episode of the CrossExamined podcast, Dr. Frank Turek interviews Lee Strobel, author of the best-selling book The Case for Christ, on his newest book, The Case for Miracles. In this podcast, Strobel discusses some of the interviews with scholars and miracles stories he heard when he was conducting research for this book. When Dr. Turek asked Strobel what the most surprising part of the project was for him, Strobel said that it was… Read More →Strobel and Turek: The Case for Miracles

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How has social media impacted Gen Z’s identity?

10 Jul

How has social media impacted Gen Z’s identity? “Social media is creating an enormous amount of pressure of ‘This is who you’re supposed to be.’” — Mike Sherrard, Author and Speaker, Relational Apologetics Mike Sherrard discusses how social media changed the way younger generations view identity. This video is part of a series titled “Answers to Your Questions”. These videos answer the questions that you’re asking, address the difficulties you’re facing, and they’re all from Summit’s… Read More →How has social media impacted Gen Z’s identity?

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What role do emotions play in apologetics?

03 Jul

What role do emotions play in apologetics? “There’s more to helping people overcome their concerns with Christianity than just looking at arguments.” — Alan Shlemon, Author and Speaker, Stand to Reason Alan Shlemon highlights the importance of understanding emotions when discussing Christianity with others. This video is part of a series titled “Answers to Your Questions”. These videos answer the questions that you’re asking, address the difficulties you’re facing, and they’re all from Summit’s world-class faculty… Read More →What role do emotions play in apologetics?

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U.S. Women’s Soccer: The Choice Between Career & Convictions

27 Jun

In this week’s episode of The Point, John Stonestreet comments on the situation of the Jaelene Hinkle, the best left back in U.S. women’s soccer. Hinkle withdrew from the team a couple years ago “rather than wear a U. S. team jersey sporting rainbow numbers in order to celebrate gay pride.” This year Hinkle was cut from the national team in the early stages of tryouts, leading many people to believe that there may have been… Read More →U.S. Women’s Soccer: The Choice Between Career & Convictions

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The Political Pinterest

20 Jun

In this week’s episode of The Point, John Stonestreet discusses how Pinterest has decided to take action against pro-life group Live Action, who uses their platform. We’ve shared before about how companies and social media platforms are discriminating against certain conservative ideas, and this example is no less noteworthy. Stonestreet makes a great point about the strategies we often see aimed at traditional value systems. In pointing out how one democratic candidate aims to paint… Read More →The Political Pinterest

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D-Day: The 75th Anniversary

06 Jun

On today’s episode of BreakPoint, Eric Metaxas brings us back to an important day on June 6, 1944: “The greatest amphibious invasion in history has begun on the beaches of Normandy, France. As paratroopers leap from their planes and landing craft speed toward the coast, another great battle is being waged at home: a prayer battle, imploring God for victory over the dark forces of fascism.” Metaxas highlights the historical importance of the battle on… Read More →D-Day: The 75th Anniversary

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“My Body, My Choice”

30 May

This week’s episode of The Point by John Stonestreet shows the history of one of the most common pro-abortion arguments. Stonestreet cites Robert George, who reports that dehumanizing language, as seen in the words of abortion advocates, was a strategic maneuver used by other genocidal people, like the Nazis, to justify killing their subjects. It’s chilling to hear such similar rhetoric today from such a large number of people. The other slogan in the image, “My… Read More →“My Body, My Choice”

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Video: What is one of Christians’ greatest weaknesses?

29 May

What is one of Christians’ greatest weaknesses? “There must be more to our apologetic than simply having a right answer.“— Mike Sherrard, Author and Speaker, Relational Apologetics Mike Sherrard discusses mistakes Christians often make when in conversation and ways to be more effective apologists. This video is part of a series titled “Answers to Your Questions”. These videos answer the questions that you’re asking, address the difficulties you’re facing, and they’re all from Summit’s world-class faculty… Read More →Video: What is one of Christians’ greatest weaknesses?

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ADF Wins Religious Liberty Case with Ratio Christi

23 May

This week’s episode of The Point by John Stonestreet highlights a religious liberty case in Colorado. Alliance Defending Freedom sued the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs on behalf of Ratio Christi, thus securing their religious liberty on campus. In his book A Free People’s Suicide, Os Guinness talks about the golden triangle of freedom that the founders of America saw as crucial: freedom, which requires virtue; virtue, which requires faith; and faith, which requires freedom.… Read More →ADF Wins Religious Liberty Case with Ratio Christi

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Video: Does God hate people who practice homosexuality?

22 May

Does God hate people who practice homosexuality? “God does not hate people who identify as gay and lesbian. He loves them, but he wants them to do good, just like he would say that about anybody else.“— Alan Shlemon, Author and Speaker, Stand to Reason Alan Shlemon discusses the biblical perspective on sin and how many Christians have represented that perspective poorly, especially in regards to those who practice homosexuality. This video is part of a series… Read More →Video: Does God hate people who practice homosexuality?

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