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Truth Rising Documentary

Focus on the Family

About

Truth Rising is a documentary created by Focus on the Family & The Colson Center. Hosted by Os Guinness and John Stonestreet, the film examines the state of culture in the West, and the need for Truth in a broken world.

Truth Rising isn’t just a documentary— it’s a call to action at a critical time in our culture

As faith, identity, and morality are being redefined, this documentary exposes the civilizational moment we are living in.


Through powerful stories and expert insights, it reveals how ordinary people can make an extraordinary impact—by boldly choosing courage over fear. As the world redefines truth, Truth Rising offers clarity, courage, and a Christ-centered path forward.

Watch the Trailer

Gain more insight into the heart behind this documentary through our trailer, or other videos below.

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Resources for Pastors

Our free Pastor’s Toolkit gives you everything you need to inspire your church to engage the world, not with fear, but with unwavering faith, conviction, and truth-filled hope.

The Speakers of Truth Rising

Learn more about our speakers, Os Guiness and John Stonestreet.

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Os Guinness

Author and social critic Os Guinness hosts 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 until their expulsion during the Chinese revolution.

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John Stonestreet

John Stonestreet is President of the 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 cultural commentary.

More Videos

Watch more videos that illuminate the trouble in our times, and how the Truth can still serve to set us free.

Key Interviews

Hear thoughts on truth & culture from Sir Niall Ferguson, John Anderson, Baronness Philippa Stroud, David Berlinski, and Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Cultural Revolution

Hear from Os Guinness about revolution, life growing up in China- and the experience of fleeing from the Chinese Revolution.

Living for Christ

John Anderson discusses the difference between being a “cultural christian,” and actually living the life of a disciple of Christ- and how each effect our culture.

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Get Exclusive Early Access

We believe that the local church has a crucial part to play in bringing the Truth to the world. With that in mind, we’re giving pastors and church leaders early access to the documentary- so you can lead your church in joining the movement.