Generations Radio

Kevin speaks to Sam Rust about whether patriotism is a good thing for Christians — and if so, what a patriot should think about MAGA, trade protectionism, nationalism, and America First. They discuss the positives, and negatives, of the USA…whether any central identity still remains to love…the gospel hope upon which America was founded…and whether it is possible to revive that heritage.

Plato's totalitarian paternalistic state has finally been actualized — and today every secular government believes it must control the education of children. Yet there are signs that this cannot continue. In 1985 America, no one was homeschooled — today, 7% are. Support for public schools has plummeted to just 29%. Kevin talks to Bradley Pierce of Heritage Defense about whether it's possible to overturn compulsory school attendance laws…whether there are any downsides…and what homeschooling parents can do.

Scripture commands that we nurture our children in the admonition of the Lord (Eph. 6:4)—but sometimes it just doesn't seem to work. The panel discusses the place of spanking in the training of children, asking: is it not working, or is it just taking longer than you'd like? They talk about teaching vs atonement…rebellion vs immaturity…changing behavior vs changing the heart…and alternatives to spanking that often render it unnecessary.

For the past 40 years the enemy has been tearing apart family and church through an aggressive attack on fatherhood, motherhood, and sexuality. It is beyond anything seen by any prior civilization — so how can we rebuild and repair what has been destroyed? Kevin talks to Scott Brown from Church & Family Life about what they'll be teaching at the upcoming conference, "Manhood and Womanhood: The Glory of God in the Creation Order."

Many kingdoms come and go…but only one Kingdom remains forever. Yet many Christians seem confused. Does Jesus presently reign — or will He only start when he returns to Jerusalem? If He is reigning, is His kingdom on earth? And if so, where exactly do we see the government upon His shoulder, and is it increasing without end? What is the gospel actually doing…what will it achieve…and how important is it to get this right?

Texan US Senate candidate Ken Paxton is the best conservative candidate on the roster, with a string of solid policy work to his name — including against abortion and homosexuality. He only has a slight history of adulterous affairs. But as he says, "Imagine if we impeached everyone in Austin who had an affair — we'd be impeaching people for the next hundred years!" So should a Texan Christian not vote for him, when the alternative is a Democrat?

The hearts of the fathers must turn to their children — but what happens when a son begins to walk away from the faith? Kevin is joined by Aaron Boldman of Future Men, to discuss 24 years of discipling young men back to biblical manhood through vocational training, structured discipleship, and the timeless wisdom of Deuteronomy 6.

Proud, hypocritical spouses are sadly not unusual in Christian homes. Unsubmissive wives who refuse to attend church — or unloving husbands who refuse to lead the family. They claim Christ, but won't follow Him. So is there anything you can you do? Can you "fix" your spouse? Is church discipline appropriate? Is it different dealing with a bad husband vs a bad wife? The panel lays out practical strategies and biblical principles.

If you wanted to start a world war, history suggests that the proper procedure would be: institute tariffs; stir up nationalistic fervor; insult world leaders who don't agree with you; find an economic cataclysm (unaffordable housing would do nicely)…and perform a high-level assassination. Kevin and Bill discuss America's historic decision to assassinate a foreign leader — and what it means for the world we live in.

Jesus calls us to hate the deeds of the Nicolaitans — but should we hate the Nicolaitans themselves? God claims to hate and abhor sinners in some places, and He gives us imprecatory psalms which invoke curses upon them. Should we not be singing Psalm 137 as Christians — or is there a way to do so while also obeying the command to "love your enemies and bless them that curse you"?

Use of "fear of the Lord" has dropped dramatically, while use of the F-word has increased 20× since the 1980s, with even political leaders normalizing it. Kevin and Danny ask why even Christians are dropping F-oul bombs today. Is it authentic, rejecting a fake veneer of "polite society"? Is it just "food offered to idols," where there is a way to eat without sin? Or is it actually a sign of another different religion with a Christian skin?

A rising tide of antisemitism is emerging in Reformed Baptist and Presbyterian circles. Jacob Tanner joins Kevin Swanson to discuss the Antioch Declaration, why he signed, and why antisemitism is a real threat to the church today.

What plans would you change if you knew you were doing to die tomorrow? Forget money — what will your children remember you for? What do you want to pass on to them in turn…and what do you NOT want to pass on? The panel talks about the inheritance they have received…the inheritance they intend to leave…how to course-correct a bad legacy…and how to bring forth an inheritance that endures.

America is the most God-blessed nation, and has retained a Christian heritage far exceeding any other. But are we at a tipping point? Kevin speaks to Sam Russ about five criteria of a Christian nation, and the historical evidence that America was one…and could still be. They discuss the appointment of Reformed evangelical Pete Hegseth as Secretary of War, what it may indicate about the times we are living in…and what we as Christians must do.

With the new craze over weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, how should Christians respond? Kevin and Josh talk about God's values vs society's, how humanism naturally leads to worshiping the body — and how we become what we behold. Then they go to the Scriptures for a holistic doctrine of stewardship that helps us to live well, without forbidding foods, turning our bodies into idols, or over-emphasizing the physical at the expense of the spiritual.

Abortion and LGBTQ issues have zero traction in politics any more. So should we jettison social conservatism for fiscal? Kevin talks with Bill Jack about the utter lack of substance behind Republican fiscal policy. We're doing worse on the deficit-to-GDP ratio in this fiscal year than Biden did in every year of his office. So what should we do when conservatives don't care about social sins, and are more liberal on spending than liberals?

Marco Rubio's landmark speech to the Munich Security Council called Europe back to its Christian foundations — but is anyone listening? Kevin Swanson and Sam Rust examine the alarming statistics of church decline across Western Europe, the rapid growth of Islam on the continent, and what it all means for the future of Christian civilization. Is there enough salt left to preserve the West, or are we watching the final stages of a judgment long in the making?

Cowardice, people-pleasing, apathy, self-seeking — these sins are passive and easy to overlook. But when indulged, relationships dwindle, children drift, and households disintegrate. The panel discusses the pride that causes conflict-avoidance…right and wrong ways to say, "I don't want to argue about this"….the right time to be silent or emotionally detached…and how to engage, even when it's hard.

With 166 standing ovations in a single address, the State of the Union revealed more than policy priorities — it exposed the heart of America. Kevin and Bill review the real accomplishments along with the issues left unaddressed, in Trump's 2026 State of the Union address.

Is patriarchy biblical, misunderstood, or misused? In this conversation, Kevin and Josh challenge both feminist rejection and reactionary overcorrection, insisting that Scripture defines authority through love, responsibility, and care. True headship looks less like control and more like Christ laying down His life.

The media we're ingesting is often toxic. But how bad is it? Kevin talks to author Doug Smith about how cleverly our smartphones are designed to disciple us in the seven deadly sins, when we sit down, when we travel, when we go to bed, and when we wake up. Doug shares five biblical practices to reshape us in the image of God, so we can be disciplined in our habits, and diligent in our callings.

Many of the world's most influential intellectuals have argued that morality can stand apart from God, yet the Epstein scandal — touching figures across science, finance, politics, and royalty such as Prince Andrew — has challenged that confidence. Kevin and Danny explore how elite claims of moral autonomy collide with the reality of conscience and accountability.

Your marriage should tell the story of the gospel — but irritation and busyness often drag it off course, especially once you have kids. The panel talks about practical ways to cultivate friendship and affection with your wife (both physically and emotionally)…fostering oneness and guarding intimacy…and maintaining margin for each other without neglecting work and children.

What actually produces embittered homeschooled kids? This conversation examines the patterns that provoke children to wrath — control without relationship, structure without vision, and homes disconnected from church and community. Kevin and Danny call families back to a God-centered model of education rooted in Scripture and relational discipleship.

If you don't believe the right gospel, you're going to hell. So what is the gospel? Kevin and Josh talk about the key elements that Scripture spells out — and ask why one of the chief ones is so often omitted and ignored in the modern church. There is something extremely wrong with the typical summary that "Jesus died for our sins," and this is reflected in the deep sickness that is killing evangelicalism.

Kevin and Bill talk about the patterns of our cultural disintegration, and how they are reflected in the changes to the half-time show over the past 60 years. Events like these incrementally adjust worldviews by pushing the envelope of what people feel is acceptable to society. But how should we engage with those who think it was just a celebration of diversity? How do we avoid groupthink, and point out that the emperor has no clothes? Multiculturalism is meant for a pass on bad morality, but not for us.

Both negative and positive examples are important in Scripture: bad guys are a warning, and good guys are a model. Kevin discusses his top five best and worst US presidents…the seven criteria for judging whether they were good or bad…the pattern to why righteous or unrighteous presidents appear at certain times…why Abraham Lincoln doesn't make either list…and which president was the worst in US history.

The panel discusses the classic concern: how could any child become socially and relationally mature without attending a state school? But what is socialization, defined biblically? And does state school actually teach it? The dads share practical methods for ensuring kids don't become isolated and introverted…how they trained their kids to interact with adults and unbelievers…and five simple questions to make kids great conversationalists.

Kevin talks with Israel and Brook Wayne about the most common parenting challenges facing homeschoolers. They discuss, "I don' t like my kids and they don't like me!" — plus, how to take clashes between tweener sons and their moms and transform these into enduring mother/son relationships…tips for turning disobedience from littles into love and respect…and why the Waynes chose Generations for their Raising Them Up Podcast, rather than a more mainstream Christian platform.

Fear has gripped the modern world — and in recent years, it gripped the church as well. Scripture draws a sharp distinction between the fear of man and the fear of the Lord, and it does not treat cowardice lightly. What does true biblical courage look like in an age of intimidation and uncertainty? We explore how the gospel frees believers from the fear of death and calls them to lion-hearted faith

The highest ethic for many Americans is niceness…so Hillary Clinton is upset about MAGA's "war against empathy." But should the magistrate empathize with those who break the law, or should he punish them? And why is it always certain people we have to empathize with — the mother, but not the aborted baby? The protesters, but not the ICE agents? Kevin and Bill discuss how empathy untethered from God's law leads to hypocrisy and tyranny.

With rising tyranny leading to the worst persecution of Christianity in history, Kevin speaks to Jacob Tanner, author of Resist Tyranny, Obey God: Lessons from the Life and Times of John Knox. They discuss how nations, not just families or churches, are in covenant with God and must obey him…how in desperate times, ordinary ministry becomes extraordinary…what it means that "resistance to tyranny is obedience to God"…and how we are to do this.

God has made Dad the principal of the homeschool…not the teacher's assistant. But are you engaged enough to bear this level of responsibility? If not, what should you be doing? The panel talks about vision-setting and curriculum decisions…delegation vs micro-management…dealing with problems when you're at work…assessing progress…being truly available to your wife and kids…and maintaining an upward trajectory.

Strong Christianity produces prosperous and free nations — but weakening faith breeds tyranny. A century ago, that decline led to 100 million bodies…but is our faith stronger than it was in the 1920s? Kevin and Bill talk about the possibility of restoring biblical government and liberty in America…how fearful and proud people give "savior" dictators power…and whether American evangelicals could repeat the error of the German ones who elected Hitler.

With some Western countries now having more pets than children, how should Christians respond to dogs in strollers? Kevin and Josh talk about what are animals are for…how much we should care for them (or not)…Nathan's story of the ewe-lamb…the legitimacy pets…killing animals for food…and the state's role in conservation vs. the individual.

American trust in pastors has halved since 2009. Weekly church attendance is down 40%. What is going on — and what is the answer? Kevin and Danny talk about how pragmatic leadership strategies have compromised the pastorate…the difference being a Christian leader and a Christian influencer…forgiveness of scandal vs restoration to office…the need for leaders to actually be ahead of others…and ministry as a work of love, not a platform for impact.

Should we be using the FACE law to imprison church trespassers for 8 years? What about God's law? Will we abandon His standard of justice when it's politically convenient — or will we show the world a better way? Kevin and Bill examine the right-wing tendency to defend tyranny in law enforcement…the left-wing tendency to treat any law enforcement as tyranny…rational thinking based on statistics, not high-profile outliers…and right judgement of specifics based on sound general principles

When kids are young, we put ourselves between them and the world, the flesh, and the devil. But as they mature, they must learn to fight for themselves. So how can we teach our kids to face temptation — and how do we prepare them relationally to be open about such trials? The panel talks through the struggles they have observed — from lust to rebellion to self-image — plus practical strategies they have used.

Martin Luther King, Jr. famously demanded to be judged on the content of his character, not the color of his skin. But with 36+ affairs, Marxist views, and "the tape" being released next year, the only reason to keep celebrating MLK Day seems to be his skin color! Kevin and Bill suggest some worthy alternatives who were true national heroes — but also ask: should we dedicate a federal holiday to any particular person at all?

With the rise of Christian Nationalism, kinists are rising too. Kevin and Josh discuss Scripture's categories for valid and sound marriages — and whether ethnic differences really constitute unique "incompatibilities." What is the biblical teaching on kin loyalty? Can a nation be salvaged around ethnic unity when it has already lost unity in Christ? And is ethnic differentiation even compatible with the gospel?

There has been a lot of resistance in the homeschooling world to ICE hunting out illegal immigrants…and a lot of broad-brushing of ICE agents. But despite the high-profile outliers, what do the actual stats and facts say? And what does God himself say about the state's right to protect its borders? Kevin and Bill discuss what we know, and apply biblical principles to why we should want Christians doing this work.

Homeschooling is exploding across the US, while public school enrollments fall. The state's response? $1 billion toward systems like homeschooling vouchers. Kevin and Danny discuss the problems of "free money"…becoming dependent on government rather than God…how funding inevitably leads to regulation and control…the precautionary history of countries like Sweden and the UK…and the danger of Title IX applying to any education funded by government money.

The panel discusses the tricky process of children growing up while still living at home. How do you avoid being too controlling…and too permissive? What are the warning signs for a bad launch, or dysfunctional relationship in the future? How do you deal with personality conflicts? And how do you keep incorporating your kids into your household, when they are finding their own independence?

Kevin and Bill discuss our tottering economic system and analyze the market trends. Crypto is flatlining…Wall Street is turning into a casino…people are saving less…inflation is skyrocketing…and it's all accelerating a national recession. People no longer trust the market and are escaping into gold and silver. Can Trump fix it? If not, when will everything collapse — and what can individual Christians do to protect themselves?

Depression rates have 5×ed since the 90s, and today it's considered normal to have a therapist. 9% of Americans are on psychotropic drugs, and 10% of teens attempt suicide every year. Kevin and Josh examine the modern therapeutic approach to mental health…whether we can finally say it has failed…and most importantly, what the Bible says about dealing with depression and anxiety, trauma and stress, shame and guilt.

A new transgender case is going before the Supreme Court this week, about sexually confused boys playing on girls' sports teams. Kevin and Bill discuss why the Supreme Court is even involved…whether we can opt out of the system…the similarity with 1920s Germany…and current Christian initiatives underway right now that you can contribute to — to amend the constitution and work toward restoring a biblically-ordered society.

The sheer numbers of moral scandals in the evangelical church has been unprecedented as far back as we can remember. We can't just ignore this. The stories don't stop. A major evangelical author fell down, and 188 stories like this just last year. Kevin and Danny get back to what Jesus said. The evangelical gel is not going to work. The comfy and the casual church, the soft grace, and the powerless gospel isn't going to cut it. We talk sobriety, watchfulness, and prayerfulness in the war on this segment of Generations.

The panel lays bare the fatherhood lessons they took away from 2025 — from inching toward an empty nest and trusting God with the kids…cultivating relationships with adult children…taking care of health and numbering days when aging…developing an instinct of gratitude in trials…learning to notice and confess personal failures…practicing being kind and gentle…getting better at communication…and creating a habit of true service.

We've heard the stories, but what is going on? Kevin and Bill talk about the rise of children killing their parents in the West. Why is honor for parents lower in post-Christian nations than pagan ones? Why are kids so cold toward those who raised them? Is there a connection between children killing their parents and abortion…or violent media, drugs, and demons? And what we can expect for the future?

Interest in the paranormal is booming, with 75 TV shows currently running — and now Christian podcasts like Haunted Cosmos are getting in on the obsession. Kevin and Josh examine the Scriptures to see how God would have us depict supernatural events, compared to how modern shows do. Should we cast evil so as to inspire interest, fear, and awe? Does investigating it equip us for spiritual warfare — or lead us into subtle submission?

A U.S. operation that captured Venezuela's president has raised hard questions about authority, truthfulness, and the constitutional limits of executive power. The larger issue goes deeper than geopolitics: broken nations don't get healed by force, propaganda, or swapped-out strongmen. Scripture calls for sober rulers who fear God—and for Christians who insist on higher-law thinking while laboring for the only lasting remedy: gospel-driven discipleship of families and nations.