What Are We Saved For? John Stonestreet on Faith and Culture
In this special episode, we revisit a powerful plenary message from John Stonestreet, president of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview and host of Breakpoint, originally delivered at CMDA’s National Convention several years ago. John challenges us to look beyond cultural headlines and political debates to a deeper, more personal question: not simply what Christ has saved us from, or even what He has saved us to, but what He has saved us for. Speaking directly to Christian healthcare professionals navigating a shifting cultural landscape, he calls us to live with courage and faithfulness in every sphere of influence.
If today’s conversation is prompting deeper questions for you, we want to remind you that many of our past National Convention plenary sessions are available in the CMDA Learning Center, including a number of sessions that offer Continuing Education credit. These talks cover a wide range of topics at the intersection of faith and healthcare, and they’re a great way to continue growing both professionally and spiritually. You can explore the full library and find CE opportunities by visiting the Learning Center at cmda.org/learn.
Registration is booming for the 2026 CMDA National Convention, happening April 23–26 in Loveland, Colorado, and now is a great time to secure your spot! Join us for a meaningful time to renew your spirit, recharge your faith, and connect with fellow believers in healthcare. We’re excited to welcome John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center and co-host of Breakpoint Radio, as a featured speaker. Learn more and register today at natcon.cmda.org.
We want to invite you to the 2026 Remedy East Mission Conference, happening March 6–7 at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. Remedy exists to equip and encourage healthcare students, trainees, and professionals to live missionally, serving Christ through their vocation, wherever God has placed them. This year’s theme, Beautiful Feet, drawn from Romans 10:15, reminds us that God uses ordinary faithfulness to accomplish extraordinary things. Whether you’re an undergrad, in professional school or residency, or actively practicing in healthcare, you’ll find plenary sessions and breakouts designed to challenge, encourage, and strengthen your calling. All healthcare-related students and professionals are welcome, and we’d love to see you there!
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Meet Our Guest(s):
John Stonestreet serves as President of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, a ministry
that equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural
moment. John provides leadership to initiatives such as the Breakpoint podcast and radio
program, the Colson Fellows Program, and the annual Colson Center National Conference, all
designed to help believers understand and engage the cultural moment from a Christian
worldview.
A highly sought-after speaker, author, and cultural commentator, John addresses topics at the
intersection of faith and culture, including theology, worldview formation, apologetics,
education, and cultural engagement. He is the daily voice of Breakpoint, the nationally
syndicated Christian commentary on culture and worldview, and the co-host of the
groundbreaking documentary Truth Rising.
John has authored and co-authored several books, including:
• A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today’s World
• Restoring All Things: God’s Audacious Plan to Change the World Through Everyday
People
• Same-Sex Marriage: A Thoughtful Approach to God’s Design for Marriage
• Making Sense of Your World: A Biblical Worldview
• A Student’s Guide to Culture
Before joining the Colson Center in 2010, John served in leadership roles at Summit Ministries
and was a member of the biblical studies faculty at Bryan College in Tennessee. He holds a
Master of Arts in Christian Thought from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. His commitment to
equipping Christians for cultural engagement reflects his deep conviction that faith is not private
but speaks to every area of life.
In addition to his professional work, John is passionate about mentoring emerging leaders and
strengthening families. He and his wife, Sarah, live in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where they
are raising their four children. He is a fan of Duke Basketball.
