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Video: John Stonestreet on the gospel in a culture of identity crisis
Video: John Stonestreet on the gospel in a culture of identity crisis
Feb 11, 2026 5:25 AM

The changes in western culture over the past decadesreflect a major shift in how we think of the nature of reality and, in particular, the human person. In light of these changes, how is theChurch to address the deep issues of the day without ing captive to political ideologies? How can it recover and advance a Biblical vision on humanity?

On March 30, John Stonestreet – President of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview – delivered an address as part of the 2017 Acton Lecture Series in an attempt to propose answers to those questions. We’re pleased to share his address with you below; you can also hear Stonestreet’s appearance on Radio Free Acton by subscribing to the podcast at this link.

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