Islamic Terror in Australia, the Cancelling of Christmas, Foreign Mega Families and Notes on Being a Man

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.      Recommendations  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  ______________________   Make a gift by December 31 to help us form families, churches, and schools in the Christian worldview in 2026! Thanks to a generous grant, your gift will be doubled, up to $500,000. Give today at colsoncenter.org/november.   Watch Truth Rising, now available at truthrising.com/colson.   

While the world turns away, Christians must keep the persecuted in prayers and in the spotlight. __________ Give to The Colson Center by December 31st for double the impact at colsoncenter.org/december

T.S. Eliot's poem captures the wonder, mystery, and even fear of Christmastime, anticipating Christ's restoration of all things lost.  __________ Register for CCNC at colsonconference.org

Having rejected a Creator, it's no wonder that we've lost creativity. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.

America's long history in the fight to free all men.  __________ Give to The Colson Center by December 31st for double the impact at colsoncenter.org/december

When Christians don't "get with the times," they change empires.  __________ To support the prodcution of Breakpoint and receive exlusive benefits, visit colsoncenter.org/monthly

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.    Recommendations  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      ______________________   Make a gift by December 31 to help us form families, churches, and schools in the Christian worldview in 2026! Thanks to a generous grant, your gift will be doubled, up to $500,000. Give today at colsoncenter.org/november.   Watch Truth Rising, now available at truthrising.com/colson.   

Take heart, this civilizational moment has some warriors.  __________ Learn more about Truth Rising at truthrising.com/colson.

The silenced generation of Gen-Z white males is finding an identity, but is it the True one?  __________ Register for CCNC at colsonconference.org

Lessons from Scrooge on assisted suicide.  __________ Learn more about Truth Rising at truthrising.com/colson.