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Truth Rising is more than a documentary — it’s a call to action for a critical time in our culture, revealing how faith, identity, and truth are being reshaped and how ordinary people can respond with courage, clarity, and a Christ-centered vision. Truth Rising: The Study builds on this message through four themes — Hope, Truth, Identity, and Calling — equipping you to understand the times, stand grounded in God’s truth, and choose courage over fear.
Stories of Christians Who Refused to Compromise
The Courageous Christians Series
Watch powerful stories of believers who refused to compromise their faith and chose to stand for truth in the midst of cultural pressure.
Seth Dillon
The Satirist Who Won’t Stay Silent
Chloe Cole
The Teen Who Learned the Truth
Jack Phillips
The Cake Artist Who Stood Firm
Katy Faust
The Advocate for Every Child’s Right
Truth Rising: The Study
This study is your next step toward living with intentionality and influence.
Truth Rising: The Study is built around four key themes — Hope, Truth, Identity, and Calling—this free study equips you to understand the times, ground yourselves in God’s truth, and step boldly into your role in history, and move from awareness to action.
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Truth Rising Speakers
In the Truth Rising documentary film, you’ll hear conversations about the state of our civilization with prominent speakers from all over the world—both Christian and secular, seasoned leaders and bold advocates—each offering honest, thought-provoking insight into how we can live with truth and courage in a world desperate for clarity.
Host
Os Guinness
Author and social critic Os Guinness is host of Truth Rising. Great-great grandson of Arthur Guinness, the Dublin brewer, he was born in China in World War II, where his parents were medical missionaries. A witness to the climax of the Chinese revolution in 1949, he was expelled with many other foreigners in 1951 and returned to Europe where he was educated in England.
Host
John Stonestreet
John Stonestreet serves as president of Colson Center. He’s a sought-after speaker and author on areas of faith and culture, theology, worldview, education and apologetics. John is the daily voice of Breakpoint, the nationally syndicated commentary on the culture founded by the late Chuck Colson. He has co-authored five books including A Practical Guide to Culture and Restoring All Things.
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Truth Rising is Presented by:
Focus on the Family is a global Christian ministry dedicated to helping families thrive in Christ. Each year, we provide biblical resources and guidance to millions of families, strengthening marriages, equipping parents, advocating for children, and engaging the culture with truth. As culture shifts, truth remains—unchanging and foundational. Through resources like Truth Rising, we empower families to stand firm in their faith and navigate today’s world with clarity and conviction. Visit Focus on the Family at FocusOnTheFamily.com or on Facebook and X.
The Colson Center exists to equip Christians with the clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Our podcasts and digital resources, including Breakpoint, the Identity Project, and the What Would You Say? video series equip hundreds of thousands of Christians each year with the clarity they need to celebrate good, resist evil, create what’s missing, and restore what’s broken right where God has placed them. Our formation programs, Colson Fellows and Colson Educators, have equipped thousands of men and women to pursue their vocational callings and daily lives with a courageous faith. To learn more about the Colson Center, visit the ColsonCenter.org, on Facebook, on Instagram, or on X.
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Truth Rising Speakers
Who is Seth Dillon?
Who is Chloe Cole?
Chloe Cole is a young woman, speaker, and advocate who shares her personal story of gender transition and detransition. After identifying as male as a teenager and undergoing medical transition procedures, Chloe later came to regret those decisions and now speaks publicly about the risks of gender-transition treatments for minors. In Truth Rising, Chloe’s story illustrates the real human consequences of cultural ideas and the courage it takes to stand for truth in a divided culture. Despite intense criticism and public backlash, she continues to advocate for the protection and well-being of children and families.
Who is Katy Faust?
Katy Faust is the founder and president of Them Before Us, an organization that advocates for the rights and well-being of children through conversations about marriage, family, and culture. She is a writer and speaker known for arguing that children should be prioritized in cultural and public policy decisions surrounding parenting and family structure. In Truth Rising, Katy’s story reflects the courage required to speak publicly about controversial cultural issues despite criticism and personal attacks. Even after opponents attempted to silence her by targeting members of her church community, she continued advocating for what she believes is true and good for children.
Topics Covered in Truth Rising
What is a Christian worldview?
A Christian worldview is a way of understanding reality through the truth of God’s Word. It shapes how we see human identity, purpose, morality, truth, freedom, family, justice, and the meaning of life itself.
At its core, a Christian worldview begins with the belief that God created the world with purpose and order, that every person is made in His image, and that truth is not invented by individuals or culture but revealed by God.
In Truth Rising, the idea of a Christian worldview is central to understanding the civilizational moment we are living in. The film explores what happens when a civilization cuts itself off from truth and replaces God with radical individualism. In a moment like this, Christians are called to respond with clarity, courage, and hope.
What is a cultural Christian?
A “cultural Christian” is someone who identifies with Christianity because of family background, traditions, values, or social identity but whose faith does not meaningfully shape the way they live, think, or follow Christ.
They may attend church occasionally, celebrate Christian holidays, or appreciate Christian morals, yet Christianity remains more of a cultural label than a personal conviction.
In Truth Rising, it is discussed that many people in the West have grown up around Christianity while also absorbing the culture’s message that truth is subjective and faith should remain private. But Christianity was never meant to be merely cultural or passive. As followers of Christ, we are called to live with clarity, courage, and conviction in every area of life.
What is the Christian purpose of life?
The Christian purpose of life is to know God, reflect His truth, and faithfully participate in His work of restoration in the world.
Christians believe we were not created by accident or merely to pursue comfort, success, or self-expression. We were created by God, and our
lives find meaning when we live in relationship with Him and align ourselves with His truth.
Today we see so many people searching for meaning in a culture built around radical individualism, yet still feel lost, anxious, or disconnected. Christianity offers something deeper: a purpose rooted not in self-definition, but in God’s design and calling.
This is why Truth Rising exists: Christians are called to live with courage, hope, and conviction in this moment of history. Every believer has a role to play in bringing truth and hope into the spheres in which God has placed them.
Audience & Access
Is Truth Rising suitable for all audiences?
While the documentary addresses cultural and spiritual themes, it is crafted to be accessible to a broad audience. Parental guidance is advised for younger viewers.
How can I access Truth Rising: The Study?
Create a free account at truthrising.com/the-study for instant access to the full study.
Will Truth Rising be available in DVD format?
At this time, Truth Rising: The Study and Truth Rising the documentary are not available on DVD.
Who will have access to my name and email?
At this time, Truth Rising: The Study and Truth Rising the documentary are not available on DVD.
When you sign up for Truth Rising, both Focus on the Family and the Colson Center will receive your name and email. This allows us to keep you informed about resources, events, and content that align with the themes of the Truth Rising documentary and Truth Rising: The Study.
