Generations Radio

Is anonymity quietly discipling you? The dads contrast surface-level groups with the biblical fellowship that knows names, bears burdens, and insists on hope plus discipline. They lay out a path for men: confess honestly, believe the promises, re-commit to the Word and gathered worship, invite accountability, and keep coming back week after week. This is gospel courage with guardrails—truth, love, and long-haul patience.

It's post-modern. It's hip. It's new. It's "contemporary." It's a revolution! Over the last 30 years, we have seen a total revolution of the music in the Church, representing a radical cultural change more significant than anything seen in at least 500 years! Is this a good thing or bad thing? Now, there is an important question – a one billion dollar question. Does this radical change in culture and music indicate a wonderful reformation and revival in the church, among our teens, or is it just more of the breakdown of the institution of the family, generational continuity, and culture. Is it a breakdown of the faith? Dr. T. David Gordon, professor of Religion and Greek at Grove City College addresses these questions with a thoughtful new book, "Why Johnny Can't Sing Hymns," and he interacts with host Kevin Swanson on this edition of Generations.

What does the Bible say about alcohol? How about smoking? It can be easy for Christians to fall into one of two ditches: legalism or anti-nomianism. However, while fundamentalist Christians are worried about things like drinking, smoking, or dancing, they tend to ignore the problem of gluttony. On the other side, while wanting to enjoy alcohol, entertainment, etc, do these things start to take the place of true joy and fulfillment, which can only be obtained through God?

Four fault lines run through the U.N. story: centralized power, moral inversion, cultural engineering, and chronic failure on justice. This conversation contrasts a pro-liberty stand with decades of globalist overreach—from UNFPA and UNICEF agendas to the ICC and Arms Trade Treaty. Will Christians push back before one-world rule hardens?

Kevin and Bill discuss a recent racially-motivated murder and the uproar that it caused in the media. Are all murders, whether they be the murder of little babies in the womb or sensationalized crimes, treated the same way by the major media? What is the impact of racially-motivated murders? Should Christians make a big deal about the color of someone's skin, or should we acknowledge that all men and women, regardless of skin color, are sinners and all need to be saved and washed by the blood of Jesus Christ?

Tired, busy, and unsure where to start? This conversation lays out a doable blueprint for dads: short passages, honest discussion, concrete application, and prayer that engages toddlers through twenty-somethings. Learn how to prepare in ten minutes, keep attention spans, measure retention, and overcome the real obstacles—fatigue, fear, and inconsistency—so Scripture becomes the daily soundtrack of your home.

They are gone.  They ran the race. Five great men have died now. But what are the dying words of the last of "the prophets."  What would they say to us? All five were the strongest voices in the country - contra mundum. Phil Robertson, Pastor John MacArthur, Dr. James Dobson, Voddie Baucham, and Charlie Kirk left the same message — "Get. Your. Children. Out. Of. Public. Schools. Now." We're picking up the message, and taking it to the nation. What about "Public School Free!" Rallies in every state?

What Does the Bible Say About Ecumenism? – Roman Catholicism, the Gospel of Grace, and First-Order Doctrines If unity is a virtue, does that mean Protestants should embrace ecumenism with Roman Catholics? What about when first-order doctrines like the Trinity and salvation by grace through faith are at stake? This episode asks whether cooperation in politics is different from unity in the church, and whether the "least common denominator" approach to Christianity actually undermines the gospel itself. From Galatians to John 3:16, the conversation highlights the danger of watering down truth, the insufficiency of works-based systems, and the urgent call to evangelize with a gospel that is all of grace, all of Christ, and all of Scripture.

A late-night jab reignites a bigger debate: Who polices speech in America? This episode traces the line between sins and crimes, argues against government licensing of media, and defends freedom of conscience under the First Amendment. We contrast "strongman" instincts with a biblical model that honors authority, rejects vengeance, and fights bad ideas with better ones—through open debate, market pressure, and the light of God's Word. From David, Nathan, and Shimei to today's media oligarchs and the internet's "Babel effect," the case is made for liberty over tyranny and persuasion over censorship.

A memorial service for Charlie Kirk reached hundreds of thousands in person and tens of millions worldwide, delivering a clear gospel message for hours on end. The most striking moment came when his wife publicly forgave her husband's assassin—an act that revealed the supernatural power of the gospel. Yet, the event also highlighted America's sacred–secular divide, with some leaders expressing a spirit of vengeance rather than forgiveness. Will this moment spark revival and reformation in a nation teetering between pride and repentance, division and unity?

What's your Plan B when the modern model of parenting fails? In this energizing episode, the dads explore the lost vision of a working family economy—where children aren't sidelined but integrated into the daily life, ministry, and productivity of the household. From Russian orphanages to backyard wood splitting, they share stories of hospitality, teamwork, entrepreneurship, and meaningful work that strengthens the family bond and prepares kids for real life. Can we trade isolation for integration and rediscover the joy of doing life together as a family?

There are four elements that turned Charlie Kirk into a major target for the enemy. And there are some extraordinary factors that played into this shocking assassination, the investigation, and fallout. Will there be justice served, and how is America reacting?

If the internet has been dangerous and counterproductive to human life on planet earth, what about Artificial Intelligence? Is it dangerous? Is it deceptive? Is it potentially destructive? Could it destroy the world? After we are done with our list of cautions, is there anything worth salvaging here for human life on planet earth? What does the Bible say about artificial intelligence? At base, this is a worldview question. It is a Colossians 2:8 concern. We ask the question first — how does AI handle the normative, the existential, the situational, and the teleological? If poorly, how quickly might AI lead one astray!

Based on the evidence surfacing, it has become clear that Charlie Kirk is the first true Christian martyr on American soil. The world is listening. What will we tell our children about the life and death of Charlie Kirk? What was his message, his vision, his mission, and his example of boldness and faith? Daniel Craig, Stephen Craig, and Kevin Swanson share the big takeaways.

There are some sort-of divisive issues, and then there are hyper-divisive issues. Will our leadership find ways to unify the nation on the most incendiary issues — Kill-Pill by Mail and Transgenderism? But then, the anti-Christian agenda is erupting into violence as well. Post-Christian apostasy can get violent. We draw in the post-Christian roots of the Nazi inner circle, and note the danger of it.

Conflict in the church is inevitable—but how we respond reveals the depth of our maturity and love for Christ. In this episode, the Discipleship for Dads panel tackles real-life examples of church conflict, from failed courtships to playground drama, and offers gospel-centered wisdom for navigating turbulent waters. Why do so many believers jump ship at the first sign of trouble? And how can we become less easily offended, more humble, and truly committed to unity in the body of Christ? The panel uses vivid metaphors and practical examples to remind us: the goal is not to avoid the rapids—but to stay in the boat together and grow stronger on the other side.

Donald Trump has talked about bringing prayer back into the schools. Kevin, Bill and Adam discuss this story on today's program.

Forms and art are a reflection of several key aspects of society, including the amount of common grace at work in and inherited by a society, and of course the prevalent worldview in the minds of those creating the art. So what should a Christian think about classical music produced by composers like Wagner, Beethoven, Mozart, and Haydn? What does the Bible have to say about forms, and how do the principles of honor, chaos and order, and not eating things offered to idols tie into the discussion?

A few nations have shut down homeschooling entirely, and others are about to follow suit.  Parents do not have the choice. This year, at least one state wants to impose a DEI program on homeschoolers. Where did this compulsory attendance law come from, and what is the worldview that requires state control of the children? Before Jean-Jacques Rousseau there was Prussia and Christian Wolfe; and Wolfe lived up to his name. We analyze the Pelagian view of man that infected the lapsed Christians of Germany and America in the 18th and 19th Centuries.

The National Football League has added "male cheerleaders" to the mix — a recent phenomenon. How to Christians respond to the sexualization and homosexualization of the NFL? We pursue a discussion on the gender blender in dress, hairstyle, body movements, etc. It's not so much the feminization of the male, as it is the softening and emasculating of the modern male. What's the remedy?

In this edition of Discipleship for Dads, Kevin, Todd, Bill, and Danny discuss the responsibilities a father has in launching daughters and preparing them to leave and cleave.

The US is divided ideologically like never before, and the schism has metastasized into a high-profile assassination on a college campus, with the death of Charlie Kirk (which occurred as we recorded the program). We recognize the courage and faith of Charlie Kirk, who fought some of the same battles we have engaged through the years. This program focuses on the worldview war playing out at the college campus, the rising ideological division on the campuses and between states, the abdication of Christians, and the rise of Islam.

After running through a plethora of problems with social media as collected by the secularists, the rest of us wonder if its really worth it. The Bible has nothing to say about it. . . except for the thousands of principles governing human relationships found in the Book of Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles. Actually, you'd be surprised how much the Bible says about Social Media. We end the discussion with a few simple questions to test the edifying value of uploads and downloads on this media form.

The college bubble has burst. About half of college borrowers are behind on their loans now, and the percentage of young people in college has already fallen off from 81% to 63% over just the last few years. The majority of job offerings have lifted the college degree. But what's a young person to do? How will the next generation compete with AI? Here, we break down where future jobs are to be found, and where the preparation needs to happen. Young people, get savvy now!

The new Axis has formed. But, what are the contrasts in values represented by both sides — China/Russia/North Korea and the US/Europe. Authoritarians take the first position. On the other side we find divisive woke, sexual perversion, feminism, individualist ethical autonomy, and birth implosions. Are these values worth fighting for? Europe has lost the will to carry on a civilization by the birth canal. What does this imply for the battlefield? These are critical geopolitical questions. Ultimately, the West is confronting a Deuteronomy 28:25 challenge right now. We take up Scotland as a prime example of the decline of the West on this edition of the program.

Prepare your fields, and then afterward, "build thine house." Young men are not launching much these days, but dads can make a huge difference here. Here is a thoughtful and critical conversation, with four dads in studio, on how to launch our sons into business, marriage, and the calling God has for them. How will your son attain a vision for life, direction, equipping, sobriety, maturity, and a readiness to embrace the responsibilities of life? How is he going to launch?

Cracker Barrel is just the latest company that just can't seem to keep its list of virtues up to date for its virtue signaling campaigns. But what is this virtue signaling and why are companies getting behind the transgender insanity with such enthusiasm? Why would they risk the health of their companies to keep a small fraction of the transgender community happy? We dig into Chat GPT's worldview of existentialism, and define insanity biblically.

The number of people on psychotropic drugs is high nowadays. The world around is in constant need of catharsis, via drugs, music, and entertainment. What is the role of music in a Christian's life? The Bible encourages Christians to admonish each other with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, but what about secular music? Is it okay for Christians to listen to this kind of music? Even when rejecting the lyrics, can a Christian be overcome by the milieu that surrounds pop and folk culture?

He was hated, maligned, and marginalized. His enemies kicked dirt over his grave. His own people turned on him.  He dared to discipline in a permissive society. He dared to defy the zeitgeist, and to take the battle to the devil's back yard. He fought back against abortion and sexual perversion when everybody knew it would be a losing battle. He spent his wad advocating a highly marginalized homeschool movement, opposing godless public schools, and fighting abortion. He pushed for Christian legal defense organizations in an anti-Christian age. Dr. James Dobson was the man for the day — a quarterback fighting for every inch he could get, when pushed back to his own 5 yard line. He fought for a country through Roe v. Wade, Lawrence v. Texas, and Obergefell. He fought to save a civilization. . . a losing battle. He lost the pro-life plank. He lost the pornography battle. He lost the war on sexual perversion. But the point is. . .he fought with courage the whole way.  Here is our tribute to Dr. James Dobson (1936-2025).

This pill can kill without the woman knowing it. This pill can be mailed across state lines. This pill has already killed 500 million kids. . . soon to be 1 billion by 2030. Is this wrongful death or just plain murder? Chief responsibility for this holocaust lies at the feet of 4 people — all atheists and agnostics who turned away from the faith of their fathers. Will governments rein in the devastation, or will God have to do it?

Children are born in sin, but God also calls Christian children holy. Parents have a duty to rebuke and correct, but it needs to be done in love. How can parents discipline their children when they violate God's law and disobey? What are the differences between discipline of a five-year-old and discipline of a rebellious teenager? These questions are addressed in this edition of Discipleship for Dads.

Why do the major Christian homeschool literature books offer 90-97% pagan literature or that written by non-Christians for our kids? Why must we submerge our children in these bad worldviews? What about these arguments urged upon our Christian families, to ascertain that all our youth read the pagans and the post-Christian apostates? "Our children need a well rounded education." "All great classic literature is good literature." "The human mind was not darkened by the fall." "We can borrow everything from the Egyptians!"

What does the Bible say about recreation and play? It's good to enjoy God and the gifts He has given to us. However, where is the balance between work and play? It's important to remember that these gifts will come and go, but God doesn't. We should be thanking God for his good gifts that we get to enjoy, instead of making idols out of them.

Global population is looking like it will lose 70% with birth rate heading toward 1.8. Is there any correcting this trend? The Muslims and Communists are unable to do it by sheer coercion. The mechanical womb may be the only hope for humanist humanity. But what about Jesus's people? Will anybody deny themselves and follow Jesus among Christians? Will Christians follow Christ? This is the only hope for humanity now.

Fantasy and horror can be extremely dangerous for children. And, if parents can't distinguish between the demonic and the godly in fantasy novels, they sign their kids up for some pretty horrible stuff. Serial killers, Richard Ramirez, David Berkowitz, Adolf Constanzo, Sean Sellers, Henry Lee Lucas, and others have admitted to influence from Satanic materials and movies. Satan is real, and playing with this stuff leads to bad things. But the grace of God is greater, as in the case of the salvation of David Berkowitz.

We are called to live at peace with all men as much as is possible and to pursue it. What does a peaceful home look like? What is the basis of a peaceful home? Kevin Swanson, Bill Roach, Daniel Craig, and Todd Strawser discuss how to cultivate peace within the home and how to shepherd children through the squabbles and offenses, and ultimately how to walk in forgiveness and reconciliation within the home. This program includes: 1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus (Dr. James Dobson died at 89, White Communist protestors don't speak for black DC residents, Russia bombs U.S. factory in Ukraine) 2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

The Museum of the Bible presents an evolutionary construct concerning the development of monotheism in the world. But this is because they are attempting to be non-sectarian, and non-evangelical. Is it possible to be religiously neutral, and to present the evidence, without first filtering the evidence through a preconceived worldview? This program includes: 1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus (Trump hopes to get in Heaven by saving Russian/Ukrainian lives; Surge of young Brits trusting in God; 5 VA schools lose federal funding over pro-transgender policies) 2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

There is a lack of fear of God in the average Christian's language today. What is it that drives our language? Do we fear God, or is our language filled with taking God's name in vain or using minced oaths? In addition to this discussion on language, Josh and Kevin touch on vows and the importance of keeping vows that are made. This program includes: 1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus (Bank of America will stop "debanking" conservatives; Trump wants to end mail-in ballots; Muslim Nigerians killed 7,000 Christians this year) 2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

One nation stands in the gap. One nation is in the target sights of principalities and powers in the spiritual realm, and the geo-political realm. One nation represents a growing Christian edge in the world. The battle over the soul of Brazil is playing out over Christian homeschoolers, and we tell the story direct from the front lines. God is winning our battles for us in Brazil, as homeschoolers take the faith stand. This program includes: 1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus (1,500 Christians hiding in Somalia, Africa; Putin wants 20% of Ukrainian territory under their control; 270 million babies aborted by in vitro fertilization) 2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

The two nations with the highest percentage of women in the military are Australia and the US. But, Russia, China, Iran, Pakistan, and the other eastern nations have taken the opposite stance. But why are women enlisters increasing exponentially during the Trump administration. . . and Fox News is celebrating? We provide some history on the rise of feminism and confused roles in the 20th century in this segment, and then lay out the biblical standards for warfare. This program includes: 1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus (Costco will not sell Abortion Kill Pill; After Putin-Trump meeting, Trump declared: "It's up to Zelenskyy"; William Carey: "Expect great things FROM God; attempt great things FOR God!") 2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

How should conflict in marriage be dealt with? Unity typically increases as marriage progresses, but there will always be some disagreement between husbands and wives. Whether it be over relationships with in-laws, the raising of children, or finances, it's vital that disagreements be addressed with a spirit of love, gratitude, and humility. Listen to this episode of Discipleship for Dads for practical tips on this important subject. This program includes: 1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus (Venezuelan Evangelical Christians march for Jesus; Canadians upset with Toronto mayor funding perversion; Muslims in Congo kill three, set cars ablaze, & abduct others) 2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

Superman is the biggest blockbuster of the summer, and yes, there's a little wokie-ness throughout. But, the real issue is the worldview tug-of-war between polytheism and raw humanist-existentialism. Kansas dad and Krypton dad are arguing it out, but really, they're both wrong. Discerning these major motion pictures requires pretty highly-calibrated worldview glasses and an ear for the internal contradictions. But would a 14-year-old kid discern it, or just meld right into it? This program includes: 1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus (Could Supreme Court overturn homosexual marriage ruling?; Answers in Genesis' new Truth Traveler attractions, Anglican Church of Nigeria horrified by lesbian bishop in Wales) 2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

Normatively, only a very small percentage of people stay single their entire lives. So how do men and women leave and cleave well when it's time to establish their own households? How do we interact with the ideas of patriarchy, emancipation, and jurisdictions for in-laws, spouses, and grandparents? How do we apply the fifth commandment to honor our parents as we leave and cleave? Kevin Swanson and Joshua Schwisow address this topic on this edition of Generations. This program includes: 1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus (415 hostile incidents against U.S. churches in 2024, Indian jailor and guards beats 5 pastors, Armenia and Azerbaijan sign historic peace deal at White House) 2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

According to a study done in 2016, the average adult spends 10 hours and 32 minutes on unproductive media per day, and it's only increasing. The effects of this poor handling of technology are evident everywhere. Human relationships in families, churches, and communities are increasingly shallow, short-lived, broken, or non-existent today. There is no time for worshipping God. Modern technology is taking dominion over man, despite God's call for man to take dominion and redeem the time. Yet, we know there is also a proper use of technology. So what are the solutions to the problems of tech, and what is the right use of the tool? How is a family to use it wisely? Chris Kasper from wisephone.com joins us on this edition of the program to discuss these and other questions. This program includes: 1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus (China doubled nuclear warheads, World Vision justified in denying employment to a lesbian, Grand Canyon fire has burned 144,000 acres) 2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

A new Axis is forming for the first time since the cold war, or really, since the 1940s. Iran, China, India, Russia, and North Korea are collecting forces. They equal the US economy now, and all of them have nukes (almost). Tensions are growing, and alliances are developing stronger everyday. But what do Proverbs 22:7 and 14:28 have to do with it? Will the West lose this one? That depends on whether God's wisdom is still relevant. This program includes: 1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus (CA pastor issues dire warning on anti-parent bill, Man avoids prison after attacking pro-lifers, Trump to meet with Putin in Alaska) 2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

A huge percentage of Christian children are leaving the church. There is no greater joy than to see one's children walking in the truth. However, a big part of flourishing spiritually has to do with cultivating a love for the body of Christ. How can fathers encourage their children in this way? A dad's priorities often become his children's priorities. Does the church play an important role in your life or is it just a club you go to on Sundays? This program includes: 1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus (ISIS soldiers behead Christians in Mozambique, CBS' Stephen Colbert doubles down on liberal jokes after cancellation, Trump cancels half billion dollars for UCLA over anti-Semitism) 2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

What are the best and worst states in America? What are the best and worst nations in the world, as measured by the most critical metrics? Florida tops the list on the religious liberty index. West Virginia is the worst. But on all indexes, Tennessee, Idaho, and Texas top the list. But what about the nations in the world? How did Mexico, India, North Korea, Greenland, and Russia turn up as some of the worst nations in the world? The list of the best nations on the international morality index will surprise you. Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. This program includes: 1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus (U.S. Health Dept cancels $500 million of mRNA vaccine projects, Gunman opened fire at a Seattle church event, Billy Graham Association helping defend European Christians) 2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

Kevin and Josh discuss the controversial topic of what a woman's role should be in the church. The Bible encourages silence with submission in the formal church setting, but does this mean a woman has no role within the church? If a woman is called to serve in some way, how can she do this within the church body? This program includes: 1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus (African Muslims killed 150,000 people in last decade, Trump prohibits veterans' hospitals from killing babies, NASA planning to build nuclear reactor on moon) 2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

Kevin interviews Jonny Ardavanis, author of "Consider the Lilies: Finding Perfect Peace in the Character of God." They discuss what happens when Christians fail to fix their gaze on God, and deal with anxiety or depression. How can Christians learn to replace their anxiety with trust in God? This program includes: 1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus (Fewer Americans receiving COVID-19 boosters, Trump upset with India for doing business with Russia, Church of Wales selects lesbian "Archbishop") 2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

Will we save a nation by closing borders? What in the world could possibly salvage a post-Christian Europe - where church attendance scrapes 2%? Half of London's church attendees are immigrants. So how will closing the borders save the nation? Shall we surrender the culture to atheists or Muslims? Tough call. While the Scripture is strong on providing opportunities for "strangers" to engage in trade and be treated favorably under the law, the civil magistrate has a responsibility to defend the nation from criminals entering the borders. But the ultimate solutions are not so much found at the borders as much as in cleaning up our own backyard. This program includes: 1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus (HR15 enables perversion & abortion for public school minors, Cuban pastor harassed, Corporation for Public Broadcasting is shutting down) 2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

What does it mean for us as husbands and fathers to sacrificially serve and love our wives and children? What perspectives can we adopt to help us do this well? What disconnects us from the needs of our wives and families? Is there a contradiction between a servant and leader mentality? Kevin, Todd, Bill, and Danny discuss these and other related questions on this edition of Discipleship for Dads. This program includes: 1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus (Transgender Lady Liberty stirs debate at Smithsonian, U.S. divorce and out-of-wedlock births less common, Christians evicted from their homes in Chhattisgarh, India) 2. Generations with Kevin Swanson