The Generations Radio Program

The government’s debt ratio of 135%, but the average American household is hilted up 350%. Inflation is going crazy no matter who we put in office. If we want change, we’re going to have to return to God’s economic ways as families and churches. Kevin talks to Rory Groves about taking your finances back into your own hands…how they have implemented biblical economies in their homes…and the sacrifices and mindset adjustments it requires.

In Canada, more humans than dogs are being euthanized — and it’s not even close. Now liberals are on the verge of controlling their parliament, and a majority of MPs have voted to criminalize quoting Scripture’s teaching on sexuality. But they are hardly alone. Kevin and Bill discuss the state of the West…Colorado’s liberal shift into one of the most evil states in America…and how Christians should push back through civil disobedience.Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19063485-when-free-speech-is-outlawed-outlaws-will-preach-the-gospel.mp3

Should Christians support foreign wars in places like the Middle East, or refuse them? Kevin and Josh examine just war theory, civil authority, and whether Christian families should support their sons fighting in foreign conflicts. Who bears the responsibility for determining a just war—the magistrate or the individual conscience?Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19057387-what-does-the-bible-say-about-war.mp3

Is education about information—or formation? Kevin and Danny return to a conversation on Greek vs biblical education and the aberrant views of knowledge that have led to apostasy in the West. What shapes a child more: Aristotle or the Word of God? Should schooling aim at intellectual excellence, or at discipleship that engages the head, heart, and hands? And in the end, what are the biblical principles and standards for raising well-educated children?Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19041874-head-heart-hands-what-the-bible-says-about-raising-well-educated-children.mp3

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of America, Kevin speaks with George Grant about how the Great Awakening birthed the American culture of liberty — plus how the founding fathers recovered sphere sovereignty from Scripture…how modern Christians have swapped application and principle…which American founders were the most dedicated Christians…and what sustained America the most over the past 250 years.

He who troubles his house shall inherit the wind — so a workaholic is no better than a sluggard. The panel discusses keeping it between these ditches: breaking a control-freak mindset…three warning signs of burnout…examples of how to reduce high stress levels…what it looks like to apply the Sabbath principle every Sunday…and ultimately entering the rest of the Lord, and exemplifying that rest to our children.Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19030399-how-to-cultivate-peace-and-rest-in-your-home-discipleship-for-dads.mp3

Kevin talks with Jed Coppenger about 10 traps of an inauthentic faith. They discuss spotting those hypocrisies which don’t fit our pet molds…questions to ask ourselves to flush out hypocrisy in our own lives…how to spot when we’re majoring on the minors (and minoring on the majors)…what to do when church leaders are exposed as fakes…and when being active for Jesus is a way to avoid being intimate with Him.Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19024659-fake-christianity-interview-with-jed-coppenger.mp3

Kevin and Josh take on a listener's question about racial comfort and church choice. They talk about the two equal and opposite ditches of the woke church and the racist church…how the gospel is the only force powerful enough to dissolve ethnic enmity…what Ephesians 2:14 and Revelation 7:9 say about the unity Christ purchased……and how being an A-to-Z discipleship church is essential to crossing cultural boundaries.Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19019098-race-culture-and-the-gospel-what-does-the-bible-say-about-that.mp3

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation pro-homosexual “Corporate Equality Index” was down from 377 to 131 companies this year. What role did Trump’s “bully pulpit” play — and is it affecting the bastions of humanism in Hollywood and the universities? Is it turning around the NFL’s persecution of Christian players who won’t bow to the idol of LGBTQ? When Persia, Greece, and Rome fell, the last step before the pit was homosexuality. Will America be any different?Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19012398-majority-of-corporations-dropping-lgtbq.mp3

Kevin talks to James Baird about his new book, King of Kings. They discuss the myth that Christ’s kingdom is exclusively spiritual…how people mistake His patience with rebellious states for absence…what “Christ is Lord” actually implies for our doctrine of government…how this ties into Christian Nationalism and “public spirit”…and the three historical principles of rulership that a Christian representative can use to help reform politics today.Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19003755-king-of-kings-an-interview-with-james-baird.mp3

What is the relationship between family and church — and how important should church be in the family’s priorities? If the church itself is a family, how does the natural family fit into it…without getting erased? How much should Sunday revolve around church (and the rest of the week)? What are the ways dad should be engaging at church — and how can every member of the household find a place and get involved?Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18993130-how-to-lead-your-family-in-healthy-church-engagement-discipleship-for-dads.mp3

Iran is a key nation in the world today; the largest and strongest in the middle East. Kevin speaks with pastor Pooyan Mehrshahi to understand what is happening spiritually in Iran. They discuss how the Ayatollahs disillusioned the Iranians from Islam…the dangers this exposes them to as they grope for a replacement…the extent of Christian persecution and martyrdom…how the Bible is being spread throughout Iran…and what the nation needs most.Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18986912-what-is-happening-in-iran-interview-with-pooyan-mehrshahi.mp3

Kevin and Josh tackle a question about the place of emotions in the life of the Christian. They talk about how our emotions relate to our affections…three biblical foundations that root our emotional expressions…what proper emotion in worship should look like…whether we are responsible for what we feel…the biblical means for training our emotions…and whether the modern idea of triggering is just emotional manipulation.Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18980808-can-emotions-be-sinful-is-triggering-biblical-what-does-the-bible-say-about-that.mp3

Doug Wilson’s video about why not to homeschool has 25,000 views in 6 months. But is he right? Kevin and Danny discuss what we are raising our children to be — and whether classical schooling gets there. Can Aristotle teach us to debate better than Peter? Is academics the chief focus — or just a fraction of full-orbed discipleship and dominion? Can the trivium produce worshipers? Ultimately, should school be the center of gravity for a family?Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18973858-why-not-classical-christian-school.mp3

Alex Newman, editor at New American Magazine, discusses his research into the Epstein scandal. How bad was it really? (Turns out it can’t adequately be described on a family show.) Will the men involved get away with it? Why do witnesses keep dying? Why are the authorities doing so little, when they exist to punish evil? Would indicting the key players leave a leadership vacuum in the US? And how should the church respond?Download the episode MP3 here:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18963552-just-how-bad-is-the-epstein-situation-interview-with-alex-newman.mp3

With the average marriage age at 29–32, the average man hooked on porn, and the average woman a feminist, it’s not easy finding godly suitors. How are we to identify them? How picky should we be? Bill and Todd share their lists of non-negotiables, and the panel discusses sending kids out in search of spouses…the dangers of “courtship” (and what to do instead)…whether chaperones are a good idea….and avoiding heartbreak.Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18956445-how-to-find-suitors-for-your-children-discipleship-for-dads.mp3

Where did the universe come from? The big bang is the most popular theory, with 70% of Americans being believers. But how did that happen? Where did the matter come from? How can we get evidence from 13.8 billion years ago, to test this theory? And if these conjectures cannot be truly tested, are they really science? Kevin and Bill discuss the limits of scientific inquiry, the testimony of Scripture, and how evolutionism actually destroys science.Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18949006-the-big-bang-and-other-just-so-stories.mp3

How bad is transgenderism? Does God abominate it as he does other sexual perversions? Can you be a “transgender Christian” or is that like saying an “incestuous Christian” or a “wiccan Christian?” If a young Christian man comes to believe he is actually a woman, just how serious is that, and what should we say to him? More importantly, what will Christ say on the last day — if he doesn’t repent?Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18943298-is-transgenderism-a-salvation-issue-what-does-the-bible-say-about-that.mp3

In the 1600s, the best of the Reformation converged on America…covenanted together under God…and took His law as the basis for their government. By 1880, America had the largest GDP in the world. Today, Americans contribute 90% of global charity. God’s blessing has rested on us for 250 years, and to this day, we are the most God-blessed nation. Kevin and Danny discuss what happened to bring such blessing…and whether it could happen again.Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18936517-the-surprisingly-christian-history-of-early-america.mp3

Kevin talks with Owen Strachan about how Christ restores relationships as well as truth — and the surprising elements of the gospel which attract gen Z. They look at the natural life through supernatural lenses, discussing the revolutionary act of building healthy, joyful lives…the appeal of structure, stability, and order…and whether we are pilgrims on the way to the celestial city, or dominion-takers doing something of eternal consequence in this world.Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18926314-a-call-to-cultivate-interview-with-owen-strachan.mp3

What can you do if you have children from toddlers to teenagers, and you feel like you’re not making headway with family discipleship? What are the top issues to focus on, and strategies to follow? The panel talks about going beyond family worship…ways to find one-on-one time with lots of kids…big mistakes…the role of the church…and the best things their own parents did.Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18916225-how-to-make-headway-discipling-your-children-discipleship-for-dads.mp3

Movies are the most powerful teaching tool in our culture. In the 60s and 70s, a small group of studios led the West by the nose into moral revolution — and the Academy Awards continue to reward films romanticizing evil. But Americans’ embrace of moral relativism has flatlined in the past 10–15 years. Hollywood has lost its grip on the American mind — and now there is a great opportunity for independent Christian filmmakers. Will we seize it?Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18910240-kevin-bill-ruin-family-movie-night.mp3

Should we fast — and does fasting somehow make God pay more attention to our prayers? Is it a way for God to test the sincerity of our petitions…and if so, are there wrong ways to pray and fast? But then, why even pray at all when God is sovereign? How can our petitions change His eternal decree about what will come to pass?Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18904252-influencing-god-with-prayer-fasting-what-does-the-bible-say-about-that.mp3

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.Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18898725-the-christian-virtue-of-patriotism.mp3

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.Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18890816-can-we-abolish-compulsory-school-attendance.mp3

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.Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18877554-what-to-do-when-spanking-isn-t-working.mp3

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.”Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18873113-manhood-and-womanhood-the-glory-of-god-in-the-creation-order.mp3

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?Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18866725-what-does-the-bible-say-about-the-kingdom-of-god.mp3

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?Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18859467-should-we-vote-for-hypocrites-who-hide-their-hypocrisy-or-celebrate-it.mp3

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.Bold Parenting Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0FnNYhXce0R886CDIizkIj?si=88729f48178b47ffBold Parenting Podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BoldParentingPodFuture Families Community Group: skool.com/future-families-9676Future Men Boarding School: helpmyboy.comDownload the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18852452-when-sons-go-astray-interview-with-aaron-boldman.mp3

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.Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18839893-how-to-deal-with-an-unrepentant-recalcitrant-spouse-discipleship-for-dads.mp3

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.Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18833391-have-we-started-world-war-3.mp3

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”?Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18827670-what-does-the-bible-say-about-hating-the-wicked.mp3

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?Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18821039-can-god-fearers-drop-f-oul-bombs.mp3

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.Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18808552-scapegoating-the-jews-the-antioch-declaration-and-what-the-data-actually-says.mp3

What plans would you change if you knew you were going 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.Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18800148-leaving-a-spiritual-inheritance-for-your-kids.mp3

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.Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18794309-is-america-doomed.mp3

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.Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18787400-what-does-the-bible-say-about-body-image.mp3

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?Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18780232-republicans-as-fiscally-conservative-as-drunken-sailors.mp3

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?Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18772725-when-the-salt-loses-its-savor-europe-america-and-the-coming-reckoning.mp3

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.Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18759989-the-silent-sins-of-avoidance-apathy-discipleship-for-dads.mp3

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.Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18750965-state-of-the-union-2026-setting-records-for-standing-ovations.mp3

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.Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18744764-what-does-the-bible-say-about-patriarchy.mp3

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.Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18737225-how-screens-secretly-shape-our-desires-interview-with-doug-smith.mp3

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.Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18729897-the-morality-of-the-elite-vs-epstein.mp3

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.Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18716322-guarding-your-marriage-from-emotional-drift-discipleship-for-dads.mp3

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.Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18709957-how-to-raise-embittered-homeschooled-kids.mp3

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.Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18704380-what-is-the-gospel-what-does-the-bible-say-about-that.mp3

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.Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18697904-bad-bunny-or-big-bad-wolf.mp3

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.Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/18690804-presidents-day-the-naughty-nice-list.mp3