The Generations Radio Program

What should you know about raising kids who progress slower, require more attention, and increase the levels of stress for parents? Kevin Swanson is joined by David Braun and Bill Roach to discuss caring for special needs children – those with emotional, physical, and spiritual challenges well beyond normal. They discuss… - How to counsel a parent who has just discovered their child has a condition like Down’s Syndrome - What’s wrong with the term “special needs,” and a better way to ...

Joshua Emmanuel grew up the son of a Presbyterian minister and memorized the Westminster Confession by age 8. By 13 he was using drugs and making a point of being the atheist in his Christian school’s Bible class. At 17, God brought him back. Today Joshua runs the Jungle Ministry in Jos, Nigeria, working with the men most churches there have written off: addicts, hustlers, and traffickers living in the slums. He tells Kevin Swanson what brought him back to the faith, what his father did righ...

Genesis 9 and Romans 13 establish the preservation of life – and the execution of murderers – as the most foundational duty of the civil magistrate. Therefore, this is the #1 most important issue we can take to the ballot box this election: opposing and punishing the murder of innocents in the womb. Kevin Swanson and Joshua Schwisow prepare you to vote by asking: can we believe abortion is murder without believing we should prosecute it? They discuss… - Biblical examples o...

Why has the Elizabeth Holmes documentary, You Can See Everything, broken a 20-year record at the box office? Why are so many young people packing into theaters to see an exercise in postmodern relativism about the nature of truth? Kevin Swanson talks with Bill Jack about what young people are desperately seeking in documentaries like this – and what happens when you stop believing in objective truth. They discuss… - The startling facts about how many Americans reject objective...

Canada is in bad shape. Alberta’s separatist vote failed by 3 to 1…there are now more medically-assisted suicides than US gun homicides…and bill C9 makes preaching against homosexuality a hate crime. Kevin Swanson and Daniel Craig discuss what the last of the Canadian Christians should do – and how Christians in other nations can prepare for similar oppression. They ask… - If government schools become compulsory, must Christians put their kids in them? Can they risk breaking the law? - What...

How do you raise children who still want to be around you when they’re grown? Kevin Swanson, Danny Craig, and Bill Roach start with 1 John 4. Your kids learn love from a father who has received God’s love himself. The three of them admit where they’ve failed. Kevin spent far more time with his son than with his daughters. Bill played referee instead of listening. Danny catches himself treating his kids as an inconvenience to “the kingdom of Dad.” They also talk about what helped: prayi...

Burning Man is a symbolic resurrection of the druidic wicker-man festival for human sacrifice. So why has Elon Musk said, “Burning Man is Silicon Valley?” Why do the wealthiest and most powerful people in the world attend it? To find the answers, Kevin Swanson talks to Alex Newman about what he saw at Burning-Man 2026. They discuss… The belief that we can reverse the fall by seeking power from the created world – and how modern tech moguls are a new kind of wizard, using tools, money, and kn...

We call the last 24 hours of history “the news,” and modern Christians spend a LOT of time on it. But how important is it to God? Does the Bible say something about keeping up with the news? How much does it call us to know what is happening at home, or around the world? Kevin Swanson and Joshua Schwisow go to scripture to find the answers, and discern what matters most to God out of the billions of events in the past day. They discuss… - To what extent we are obliged to know what is going ...

US government schools are failing. There’s been a 24-point drop in math skills since 2009, and a 14-point drop in reading skills just since 2018. Why? According to a recent study, it is not a failure of academics – the real issue is student behavior. Chaos and violence in the classroom is an everyday occurrence that makes teachers’ jobs “almost impossible.” Kevin Swanson and Daniel Craig discuss what scripture says should be done to reform education. They talk about… The unambiguo...

“This election, the future of America is at stake” – it’s a bit like the boy who cried wolf. But this time it really may be true. The upcoming midterm features the biggest swings in our lifetime, with socialists, communists, and Islamists in the running. Kevin Swanson talks to Tim Barton of WallBuilders about what’s going on nationwide, and how the future of America would fundamentally change if even 50 percent of evangelicals would actually vote. They discuss… - The...

Jesus wants you to love and serve your wife today, and it’s easy to get into a holding pattern THINKING you’re doing that. But when the chips come down, how well are you REALLY doing? Kevin Swanson, Bill Roach, and Daniel Craig talk about the upward call of loving your wife better every day, and especially supporting her through her own struggles. They discuss… - How to stop being oblivious to your wife’s struggles – including the one question to ask that will open your eyes to what the rea...

Did God create the world only six thousand years ago, in the space of six days, and all very good? Does the Bible even speak on this issue? And does it matter? Kevin Swanson and Joshua Schwisow investigate the age of the earth in scripture, why it is so controversial today – and what difference it makes to both biblical doctrine and natural revelation… Why the fifth commandment requires a six-day creation weekEpistemological authority and who is really the high priest of knowledge in our d...

Christianity built peaceful and prosperous societies – but where it disappears, barbed wire fences and barred windows return. Following their trip to South Africa, Kevin Swanson and Bill Jack discuss how far down this road the US is. Are we far behind South Africa? They talk about… - The possibility of civil war or secession over abortion, with southern states challenging liberal state “shield” laws that protect kill-pill providers, like laws protecting slave traders… - What studies show ab...

Note: This edition of the Generations Radio Program originally aired in 2025. Should America or Christians in general be actively seeking to defend the nation of Israel? What is to be said for the Seed of Abraham inheriting the world? The rising tide of anti-semitism and wars in the Middle East bring the question of the nation of Israel to the forefront in the minds of many Christians. We ask the question, “What does the Bible say about that?” But our real task here is to train us all h...

Confidence in public schools has fallen to an all-time low of 32%, down from 62% in 1975. In France, rioters have burned down 24 schools. What happens when the socialist state can’t deliver what it promised? Kevin Swanson sits down with Danny Craig to talk about the collapse of the system, and what Christian parents should do about it… - Why France’s school riots, Spain’s rent protests, and Detroit paying students up to $1,000 to show up all point to a system in collapse - Why socialism is a...

Homeschooling can be chaotic, and it’s easy to let the big things slip sometimes. But…what ARE the big things? Kevin Swanson sits down with Daniel Craig and Bill Roach to discover what God says parents absolutely MUST teach their kids… - The real place of academics, and why music is actually more important than math - The fear of the Lord, without which any other knowledge is impossible - Knowing, believing, and living the Word in obedience - Loving the brothers we can see, so we can love t...

Kevin and Jacob look at 60 years of televangelism: the false Christ it presents, why it draws the poor and the disabled, and why people keep giving even when the promised hundredfold never arrives. They also take up a harder question. If God blesses obedience, why do faithful Christians like William Tyndale still suffer and die? And are today's 60 million podcasters any better than the televangelists?

Correction concerning our handling “So Much More” linked here. The Botkin sisters recently apologized for their book, So Much More, which argues that it’s nearly sinful for a woman to leave her father’s house before she is married. But were they right to issue this apology? What does the Bible say? Kevin Swanson and Josh Schwisow sift the scriptural indicatives and imperatives to figure out the answer… - What Numbers 30 really says about the extent of a father’s authority over his unmarried...

The media's heroes are celebrities famous for defying God. Who are God's heroes, and are we giving them to our children? Kevin Swanson and Danny Craig tell the stories of Wycliffe, Tyndale, William the Silent, and the Scottish Covenanters, including teenagers who chose death over denying Christ. Hebrews 11 gives us a cloud of witnesses. This episode calls parents to pass those stories on and raise sons and daughters to be God's heroes in their families, churches, an...

Abortion didn't even make the list of top priorities for Republican voters in a recent AP-NORC survey. With the midterms weeks away and abortion referendums on the ballot in Idaho and Missouri, are Christians paying attention to the signs of the times? Kevin talks with Sam Rust about what's at stake this November, and in Brazil's elections. They discuss: - What's on the ballot in Idaho…and can the abortion referendum be defeated? - Why do pro-life leaders and pro-life voters so often fail t...

Your family schedule is a statement about what matters most in your life. God has given us a tremendous gift in time – and everyone uses it for the things they believe to be the most important. Kevin Swanson, Todd Strawser, and Danny Craig talk about how to evaluate your schedule, and what it says about your goals, your objectives, and your reason for living. They discuss: - Is “me time” a Christian idea, and if not, does that mean we can never have time alone? - How much time should ...

Research from David Reardon shows that 60% of post-abortive women would have chosen life, if they’d had the emotional and financial support they needed at the time. Adam McManus speaks with Autumn Christensen of Her PLAN about the opportunity to save 660,000 lives per year without the need for law change. They discuss: - How nearly 70% of post-abortive women say that abortion is inconsistent with their values and beliefs - The fear that culture conditions into women, that they can’t be a go...

Taking a position on truth is pretty unpopular today, but there are still some who have the courage to do it in the public forum. Dr. James White is one of the nation's most active Christian apologists and debaters, having debated atheists, Muslims, etc. over the last twenty years. Here, Kevin Swanson interacts with James on how to engage the battle in the dangerous war of ideas—with meekness and fear. Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19884192-debatin...

Many people claim to have “no creed but Christ,” yet when you ask them what they believe, you discover nothing but cliches like “let go and let God.” Kevin Swanson talks with Jack Lee from the Chorus in the Chaos podcast about the triteness of modern Christianity, and why people are so eager to trivialize the doctrines of Scripture. They look at the big cliches, and ask if the apostles ever said anything like that: - “Christianity is a relationship, not a religion” – why this ironically dis...

In 1990, the US was eight times more powerful than China; today China is 33% more powerful than the US. How can we rebuild the nation? Kevin Swanson talks with Chad Roach and David Reese about the only way out of the hole: reigniting a vision for every American to fruitfully exercise dominion. They discuss: - The positive and negative duties of dominion, discovering, innovating, producing, building, making new gains – and preserving it over time - Why so many Christians make so little money...

Sunday morning shouldn't feel like survival. In this episode of Discipleship for Dads, Kevin Swanson, Todd Strawser, Bill Roach, and Danny Craig talk through how to actually help your children engage in corporate worship — not endure it. Their conviction is simple: kids belong in the service, sitting under the preached Word alongside the whole body of Christ. But how do you get a two-year-old through a two-hour service? The men get honest and practical, sharing what's worked (and flopped) in ...

America has the highest divorce rate in the world. The family is in shambles. Practically every church has to deal with families who have suffered from divorce, even to multiple generations. Unless we strengthen the marriage relationship, you can forget about all of the other battles for faith, family, and freedom. Here Kevin Swanson interviews Paul David Tripp, author of “What Did You Expect? Redeeming the Realities of Marriage.” Here is some very helpful advice for anybody married or about ...

Can Christians appreciate nude art? The Roman Catholic and fine art traditions think so. But is nudity really ok as long as it’s “non-erotic” and “artistic?” Kevin Swanson and Joshua Schwisow investigate what scripture has to say about public nudity, shame, and lust. They discuss: - Is the body – God’s creation – intrinsically shameful? - What the Bible says about uncovering nakedness…and what we all know to do when it happens accidentally. Should our response be any different when it’s on ...

If anti-immigration nationalist parties have their way, countries like Germany and the UK will essentially disappear by 2075 due to plummeting birth rates. But if immigration continues, those countries will be run by Muslims. We’re looking at the most massive geopolitical shift since the fall of the Roman Empire in AD 476 – but there is still reason to be hopeful! Kevin Swanson and Bill Jack discuss the wildcard that no one is talking about: Christians having babies. They reveal some surpri...

Pastor and F16 pilot Phill Cochran is the author of Lessons Learned at the Speed of Sound: A Fighter Pilot’s Lessons on Faith, Discipline, and Trust. He talks with Kevin Swanson about lessons learned in the cockpit, and how the mental and physical game of being a pilot applies to the Christian life. They discuss: - The danger of drift: how small errors rapidly compound, so minor inattentiveness leads to quickly to becoming completely lost - What it’s like to become oxygen-deprived, an...

What do you do if you started raising your kids with “gentle parenting,” and only just discovered what biblical discipline looks like? How should you start administering the rod with a child who has never experienced it before? Kevin Swanson, Todd Strawser, and Bill Roach draw on scripture and extensive experience to answer this question from a listener. They talk about wisely navigating adjustments like this, and the deeper principles of discipleship that help you emulate the Father ...

Who is the man responsible for the most murders in the world? Warren Buffett has contributed to 2.7 million abortions in 10 years. But why is the man so committed to funding abortion? Kevin Swanson, the author of the book 'Apostate', traces the roots of Warren Buffet, the son of a conservative Christian statesman named Howard Buffet from the 1950s. You need to know how apostasy works, and the devastating consequences it yields on society

Does the New Testament change or correct the Old? Does it present a loving God rather than the Old Testament’s angry one? Or is the Old Testament of equal authority with the New Testament – in which case, are its laws still perfect and lovely, and necessary for Christian living? Kevin Swanson and Joshua Schwisow investigate how Jesus and the apostles treated the authority of the Old Testament. They discuss: - The God-breathed and completely sufficient nature of the O...

Country music is the only genre that talks about getting laid and getting saved in the same song. But isn’t that a bit blasphemous – and should we even listen to that kind of thing? Kevin Swanson speaks with Bill Jack about how Americana turned gay…how “Christians” like Dolly Parton and Carrie Underwood helped…and where to draw the line in consuming the sorts of music they helped popularize. What you’ll hear: - The 52-year history of glazing fornication and homosexuality as fun and j...

How do you keep your kids wanting to hang out with you once they’re grown up? Kevin talks to Todd Wilson of FamilyManWeb.com about the lessons learned in parenting “after graduation.” They discuss knowing when to hand over the baton (and how not to drop it)…tactics for effectively influencing your kids (without driving them away)…and how to restore broken relationships (instead of not talking for months or years).

Your phone might be the biggest discipleship battle in your home - and you don't even realize it. In this episode of Discipleship for Dads, Kevin Swanson, Todd Strawser, and Danny Craig put their phones down long enough to ask the hard question: what is that little screen actually doing to your walk with God and your relationship with your family? They dig into the heart behind the habit - diversion, escapism, the "tyranny of the urgent," FOMO, and the love of pleasure over the love of God ...

A virtual family reformation is sweeping the nation, but as most people know, the foundation of the family occurs when a young man marries a young woman. But what happens when 70 percent of young men are not grown up by 30 years of age, up from 30 percent in 1970 (per Newsweek magazine)? The average marriage age is shifting significantly, and evangelicals and homeschooling families are facing many of the same problems as the rest of the culture. Kevin interviews Voddie Baucham, the author of ...

We’ve had about 100 years of people being “cool” – curating their image to be socially desirable and admirable. But does coolness have a place in a Christian culture? Kevin and Josh talk about where “cool” came from…the connection between coolness and pride…and how pop culture and fashion influence it. Then they go to scripture to ask if it is ultimately possible to be meek, humble, lowly, modest…and still remain cool.

The US federal debt has topped $40 trillion. Government spending has never been higher. Things look bad – is there any hope for the future? Kevin talks to Sam Rust about the good and bad times of America’s history, and what we have to be hopeful about in light of the past. They also break down Trump’s recent ranking of US presidents…and offer a better one, with some top picks that might surprise him! Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19769549-are-the-g...

Why did dinosaurs go extinct? Was it because the seed of the woman crushed their heads? Kevin speaks with Bodie Hodge about his new book, “Dinosaurs, Dragons, and the Bible.” They discuss whether dinosaurs and dragons are the same thing…examples of dragons described by cultures around the world until the 1500s…why scientists dismiss these historical records…whether dragons could breathe fire…and if there could still be dinosaurs alive out there!

As dad, you’re the tip of the spear in the spiritual battle for your family. The dads talk about their own experiences in spiritual warfare, including examples from their own lives. They discuss how to prepare for spiritual attack…discerning and identifying demons at work…knowing the difference between fleshly responses and demonic influence…what it looks like to resist the devil…and how to avoid things that invite demonic influence into your home.

Kevin and Bill discuss options for slowing or stemming the river of baby blood flowing out of our nation. They ask: is a revival and reformation based on God’s law utopian? In the meantime, what privatized solutions are there for limiting and preventing abortion? What is the root reason most women kill their babies? Is involvement at the state and national level worth it? And what can we do individually?

Is singing the Psalms a biblical command, or just an old tradition? Kevin and Josh ask what "psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs" means...and why the Psalter all but disappeared from American church life over the last 250 years. From Hippolytus and Pliny the Younger to the Genevan Psalter, Luther, and the 19th-century hymn revivals, they trace how gospel songs and sentimentalism gradually displaced the Psalms...and why bringing them back is essential for the singing of the church.

Attending college is one of the most critical decisions for a young person – and not for the reasons you might think. Kevin and Danny sit down to reveal just how bad college is. They talk about their own experiences,…what the data shows…why Christian colleges are even riskier than secular ones…why college should never be the default option…and questions to ask to discern whether it’s worth the risk.

What made Desmond Doss carry 75 men off Hacksaw Ridge, one at a time, under enemy fire, praying only "Lord, help me get one more"? Kevin is joined by Eric Ludy of Ellerslie to unpack the Medal of Honor story behind Hacksaw Ridge and ask a harder question: how do ordinary men train, in the small daily moments, for the extraordinary ones?

Some homes raise kids under a list of man-made rules — others let anything go. Both are a form of rebellion against God. The dads discuss how fathers can set biblical standards for movies, music, and modesty in the home without sliding into either ditch, and why the motive behind a standard matters as much as the standard itself.

The U.S. deficit keeps climbing, Gen Z is pouring retirement money into sports betting, and crypto speculation is at an all-time high. Kevin and Bill ask the question: when did gambling start passing for investing? They dig into the biblical difference between creating wealth and merely obtaining it by luck... and why a culture that's lost its character can't be fixed by policy alone.

Jesus gave the apostles and the seventy-two direct power over unclean spirits... but is that authority universal, or was it unique to them? Kevin and Josh work through Luke 10, Acts, and Ephesians 6 to ask what delegated authority actually means for believers today. Should we be casting out demons? Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19703789-what-does-the-bible-say-about-authority-over-demons-what-does-the-bible-say-about-that.mp3

By 2031, public schools could lose another 3.4 million students to falling birth rates and rising homeschool numbers. Kevin and Danny make the case that this isn't just a trend; it's a values shift. They tackle the topics of trusting God with family size, wrestling with anger and control as a parent, and why every inconvenient child is a gift.

The odds of a single living cell assembling by chance are 1 in 10 to the 50,000th power…and evolutionists still won't admit it's over. Kevin Swanson breaks down the staggering complexity of DNA, RNA, and the ATP synthase motor…why "dirt can't write software"…and why Sir Fred Hoyle himself recanted his atheism at the end of his life. Then Bill Jack joins Kevin to talk phrenology, punctuated equilibrium, and why 92% of biology professors now believe gender is a social construct.