Breakpoint

The State of the Union, Backtracking on Trans Surgeries, Student Mental Health, More Religious Harassment in Colorado and Did Jesus Have a God Complex?

John and Maria take a look at the highlights and lowlights of President Trump's State of the Union speech. More medical institutions and professionals are rethinking their past support of gender affirming care. And Colorado continues to lead the nation in the harassment of Christians. Recommendations Redemption arcadia sermons [https://arcadia.redemptionaz.com/sermons/] Proud of Us [https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fproudofus.co.uk%2Fabout&data=05%7C02%7Cbditmer%40colsoncenter.org%7Cf697565ffb9b4f06041908de6d85befd%7C4609102cc8034be7b6ce2bfafe9556c6%7C0%7C0%7C639068618397418841%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=iBBF8C7DEgcGp7i3FvakqOP3zycP4imWTzwcQBiHFZs%3D&reserved=0] Segment 1 – State of the Union * Washington Stand article [https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwashingtonstand.com%2Farticle%2Fthe-biggest-loser-of-trumps-2026-sotu-the-unborn-&data=05%7C02%7Ceditorialteam%40colsoncenter.org%7C80393a0a9ef34a7d0df908de75580214%7C4609102cc8034be7b6ce2bfafe9556c6%7C0%7C0%7C639077218013215273%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=EAKmI8KklObOKE19Z%2FK9x0FPPT8ysuFHpGbl%2B1QebMU%3D&reserved=0] * US Hockey Team [https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fi%2Fstatus%2F2025634804952334417&data=05%7C02%7Cbditmer%40colsoncenter.org%7C410b193d8de7405ab62308de7492531d%7C4609102cc8034be7b6ce2bfafe9556c6%7C0%7C0%7C639076368969766501%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=0ns3kCIqbanxHTLIgmqAH23cCMMVRMM2gR336kyQ3Mo%3D&reserved=0] Segment 2 – Backtracking on Trans Surgeries; Student Mental Health * Vanderbilt Trans Surgeries [https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifesitenews.com%2Fnews%2Fvanderbilt-university-announces-end-to-transgender-surgeries-for-adults%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cbditmer%40colsoncenter.org%7C410b193d8de7405ab62308de7492531d%7C4609102cc8034be7b6ce2bfafe9556c6%7C0%7C0%7C639076368969744491%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=tan6Do6rhjDDYcsceMVdaC8%2FXfP6QUggVPW33soz48Y%3D&reserved=0] * ACSI report on mental health [https://www.cardus.ca/research/education/reports/mental-health-and-well-being-in-christian-schools/] * Rooted Conference [https://www.acsi.org/rooted-educator-worldview-summit] Segment 3 – More Religious Harassment in Colorado; Did Jesus Have a God Complex? * Colorado Religious Liberty Cases [https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fadfmedia.org%2Fpress-release%2Fxx-xy-athletics-christian-bookstore-continue-suits-against-colorado-for-silencing-their-views-on-biological-reality%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cbditmer%40colsoncenter.org%7C410b193d8de7405ab62308de7492531d%7C4609102cc8034be7b6ce2bfafe9556c6%7C0%7C0%7C639076368969675781%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=VmT5DrHSfqnT9ZrrDJyZK%2FaaikGiixRufWOhkVVTs1M%3D&reserved=0] * Youthscape study [https://x.com/spectator/status/2021262912044585014] * Vermont Foster Care Case [https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fadfmedia.org%2Fcase%2Fwuoti-v-winters%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cbditmer%40colsoncenter.org%7C410b193d8de7405ab62308de7492531d%7C4609102cc8034be7b6ce2bfafe9556c6%7C0%7C0%7C639076368969716088%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=oCL67utG4U1WpYUQqppqSgQTRgrcPbe8ZOhqz4aweY0%3D&reserved=0]

We Want to Believe

A far-reaching hoax over a century ago reveals something about our searching souls. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org. [https://breakpoint.org/]

The Reality of Identity

First, Whose are we? __________ For additional resources, or to download and share this commentary, visit breakpoint.org. [https://breakpoint.org/]

Colorado Prostitution Without Consequences

Is legalizing "sex work" no big deal for society? __________ Want to be a part of equipping Christians? Make a gift to the Colson Center today by visiting colsoncenter.org/february [https://colsoncenter.givevirtuous.org/donate/2602-february-page/?segmentCode=FE0226BP&utm_source=tcc&utm_campaign=STD&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=2602podcast&utm_term=podcast].

Ben Sasse and the Political Illusion

Ordering life from the perspective of death. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org. [https://breakpoint.org/]