The Generations Radio Program

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.

The dads discuss the difficult process of preserving and growing your relationship with kids who are leaving for marriage – rather than stepping back too far or holding on too tight. They talk about how parents can keep from saying too much – or too little – while appropriately backing off…the proper alternative to feeling that you’re “losing a child”…and how they have personally navigated these difficult but blessed times. Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/epi...

Massachusetts is so empathetic for mothers who “need” to murder their children that it has now removed the previous restrictions on abortions after 24 weeks. Kevin and Bill discuss how the wicked abuse language to make abortion seem compassionate and loving…the history of abortion in the US…the inevitable connection between abortion and euthanasia…and how to think biblically on a topic that more and more Christians seem confused about.

Should a disagreement on baptism prevent a man pursuing a woman? Kevin and Josh use this reader question as a launchpad to talk about wise discernment in courtship. They discuss authority and submission…whether deferring to a woman’s preference is permissible if she otherwise won’t marry you…the implications lurking beneath the surface of simple doctrinal questions…and whether there is something more important than mere confessional alignment.

This week’s top headline involves two “good Christian girls” cat-fighting on a basketball court. Is this really Christian femininity? Kevin and Danny discuss scripture’s vision for women, and how to cultivate it (or kill it) in our daughters. What is our objective getting girls into sports? What kinds of side-hustles cultivate feminine instincts? What role models should we present them – Disney’s Princess Elsa…or God’s Princess Bellaheld? And what are the best resources for discipling daughte...

Kevin and Bill discuss the political ingredients that produce war – and the similarities between today and the periods leading up to WW1 and WW2. They talk about how both power and popularity are shifting from the West to the East, with China in ascendance…and the narrow window of opportunity in the next 25 years that makes more war likely because of the impending “birth-dirth.”

Is it normal for children to fight on a daily basis over stupid things like who sits in the middle seat of the car? Why do things keep getting worse, even with constant correction? The dads address this ubiquitous issue, and talk about “pulling the weeds early and often”…use of the rod…why “stop it” isn’t enough…how to encourage good behavior rather than just quelling fights…and how they discipled their children through these issues. Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2...

Christian families have learned to say "sorry" and "that's okay" without ever touching the heart. Kevin is joined by Rob Rienow, homeschool dad of seven and author of Healing Family Relationships, to talk about what forgiveness actually requires…why time alone doesn't heal wounds…and how to keep bitterness from taking root at home. You can start reading Dr. Rienow’s book, Healing Family Relationships, for free today at www.VisionaryFam.com/Healing

Where is the line between protecting your children, and creating people who are unable to properly have conversations with others? Kevin and Josh look at scriptural examples and warnings, and discover that the biggest stumbling block to our children is often ourselves. Regardless of what dangers we shield them from, stumbling children happens in the home too. We often protect them from being taught bad worldviews – but fail to protect them from more direct sin.

Tucker Carlson and Joe Rogan are the biggest things out there – platforms built on idle curiosity and incoherent skepticism. The imaginations of the masses are captured by meandering topics, aimless digressions, and fourth-grade language. Meanwhile, biblical illiteracy and moral confusion are rampant, even in the church. Kevin talks with Bill about how this generation is the first to consistently live out relativism…what the results are…and what our agenda must be, if we want to relay firm fo...

1 in 40 babies are now born through IVF – 96,000 per year. To achieve this, nearly 4 million embryos were created. With 12 million IVF babies since 1978, there are now nearly half a BILLION embryos who will never see the light of day. Is the chance to have one child worth the lives of so many others? Kevin speaks with Josh Holler, author of “Misconceiving IVF: An Essential Guide to the Perils of In-Vitro Fertilization."

Is it still possible to pay off a house before you’re 30? If so, how can we support our children toward this goal? The dads talk about how young men they know have achieved this – and what biblical principles laid the foundation. They discuss the connection between obedience and diligence…whether childhood is for playing…focusing on productive skills like carpentry, rather than football…and ultimately, seeing our work as participation in God’s own building. Download the episode MP3 here: http...

A communist Muslim wins a U.S. Senate primary in Michigan. A Muslim communist becomes mayor of New York City. Both regions are majority Christian on paper. Bill Jack joins Kevin to talk about why apostate nations open the door to Islam and Marxism…the biblical pattern of locusts devouring an unfaithful land…how Dearborn, Michigan became America's first Sharia stronghold…and why only revival, not politics, can rebuild what's been dynamited.

It’s common for older children to have rocky relationships with their parents. So how can you work at restoring these – especially when the gap seems to widen every time you talk? Kevin and Joshua discuss what makes the biggest difference…the place of the church…a few things that make things worse rather than better, and how to proactively prevent conflict. What does lived experience reveal…and what does the Bible say?

Forest fires are sweeping Washington, Colorado and Oregon. Coincidentally, these states are very high on the Generations “evil index” of abortion liberalism and sexual perversion…and the worst for church attendance. Similar things are happening in France and Spain. Should we attribute these disasters to specific judgments for specific sins? Kevin and Bill talk about how God works in history, and what it would take to stop the trajectory toward destruction in Europe and America.

What do you do if your little boy comes downstairs wearing his sister’s dress, and says he wants to be a girl? Kevin talks to Aaron Boldman from HelpMyBoy.com about effeminacy, and helping boys to ground their mindset and feelings in God’s reality. They discuss the difference between body envy and lust…the power of nurture over nature in our present culture…and how dads can disciple boys to live out their sexuality in honor of God.

Many men compulsively side with women, whether they’re right or wrong. But we should be more jealous for God’s honor than women’s, and more fearful of what He thinks. The dads talk about the white knight mentality, and ask: don’t women deserve special honor? How biblical is “happy wife, happy life?” Can you really keep the peace without obedience to the gospel of peace? And what should you do if there’s a tug-of-war for control in your marriage?

James Dobson. John MacArthur. Phil Robertson. Voddie Baucham. Charlie Kirk. The prophets are gone, but their voices still echo. Kevin and Danny mark one year since these five godly leaders passed away. They revisit the urgent, biblical case made by each of them - to pull the children out of the godless public schools before it's too late. Will the church listen to their voices?

Is settling Mars a biblical idea? Does God want us building colonies on other planets? Kevin, Josh, and Danny investigate the secular and humanistic motives behind space exploration, and what exactly Scripture says we are given dominion over. Then they switch to uncovering the truth about UFOs – and the scriptural, historical, and current evidence that they are spiritual, not physical. Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19567774-what-does-the-bible-say-...

We know that state schools teach humanism. “Man is God.” Transgenderism is the natural fruit of that religion. But it’s just the high schools…right? There’s no Nietzsche in 1st grade. Kindergartens don’t have transgender bathrooms. So aren’t state grade schools safe? Kevin and Danny answer with the first five questions of the children’s catechism, contrasting these with what kids learn in grade school – things like “Follow your heart,” and, “You can be whatever you want to be…”

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.

We are to raise our children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord – but what are the basics of doing this? The dads talk about their own practices: the place of family worship…what they’ve learned about sanctification taking place in daily activities…which books of the Bible they focus on most…how to instill doctrine systematically while keeping it relevant to life…helping kids deal with opposing worldviews…and making the home safe for questioning.

Germany didn't become Nazi Germany overnight. Prussia decriminalized sodomy in the 1700s. The universities became seedbeds of Marxism, textual criticism, and Nietzschean nihilism throughout the 1800s. The Weimar Republic decriminalized abortion in 1927. Kevin Swanson traces this long apostasy and explains why National Socialism was the rotten fruit of a nation that had long abandoned Jesus Christ. Kevin is joined by Jacob Tanner to address why Nazism was so evil...regardless of the narrative.

Kevin and Josh investigate the biblical right and responsibility of bearing arms to preserve the lives of those we care for. They talk about how the great missionary John G. Paton used a gun (without ever killing anyone)…when “shoot first and ask questions later” is biblically appropriate…when we stray into risking blood guiltiness…plus, what the founding fathers meant by a “militia,” biblical examples of the people taking up arms, and the limits of such resistance. Download the episode MP3 h...

A new survey reveals that 39% of Americans still hold to biblical creation — down from 47% just 15 years ago. Kevin and Bill discuss the fact that 99% of PhD scientists and 99% of college classrooms are united against the Genesis account. The apostasy of geology has a history...and that has played out in the courtroom battles over creation in the public schools.

For the first time, Brazilian parents are getting prison time for homeschooling…families in the Netherlands are receiving “return to school” orders…and homeschool freedoms are unraveling in CT and NE with new restrictions being rolled out. Kevin speaks with Kevin Boden, attorney for the Home School Legal Defense Association, about the national and international situation, what it means, and what homeschoolers must do to keep the freedom to teach their kids.

Scripture treats complaining and ingratitude with immense gravity. But how do we teach a whiny six year old about the eternal ramifications of discontentment? The dads talk about modeling gratitude and joyfulness, rather than self-pity and criticism…some of the biggest causes of ingratitude and grumbling in a family…how to lovingly and consistently correct complaining…and the strategies that have helped them the most to create a thankful spirit in their homes.

When the media calls homeschooling "weird," Kevin and Danny say: guilty as charged. They discuss why loving your children, rejecting state indoctrination, and building on a biblical worldview looks strange to a culture that can't even answer basic biological questions...which worldview actually produces critical thinkers...and why God's bar for "successful" is so much different than the world's. Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19502050-why-homeschool...

What does Scripture say about burning vs. burial? Cremation has gone from 0.01 percent in 1900 to 63 percent in 2026. At the same time, pagan practices like tattoos and piercings have exploded in popularity also. Does how we treat the body matter – and if not, what’s wrong with cannibalism? Does destroying the image of God in fire communicate something, vs. planting it in the ground? And how does the resurrection factor in? Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/epi...

John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress features a man who has lost all hope of salvation, but he is alive and well in the lyrics of the most popular Christian song ever made. Kevin is joined by Danny to ask: what does it mean when billions identify with despair rather than resurrection? And what does Scripture say music is actually for? Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19491426-the-man-in-the-iron-cage-has-4-billion-fans.mp3

A Christian heritage has led many people to incredible wealth...although most of them end up apostatizing. Now, Elon Musk is the world's first trillionaire...but was his wealth obtained as honestly as we think? Spoiler alert....Mars isn't going to be successfully, sustainably populated anytime soon. Sam Rust joins Kevin to discuss wealth, the Christian heritage that is often behind it, and the things that matter most for building (and keeping) it. Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.bu...

Women offer their bodies as living sacrifices to bring forth children. Being pregnant doesn’t give them a pass to sin – but it does require an extra measure of grace. How can we provide this, and minister to their weakness in an understanding way? The dads talk about preparing for childbirth emotionally, spiritually, and physically…taking hormonal changes and depression seriously…being steady without being detached…and nurturing your wife with the help of God’s Word. Download the episode MP3 ...

Smartphones are disrupting kids’ relationships, depersonalizing sexuality, drawing away their affections, and influencing their beliefs – but we can’t very well ask our elders how they dealt with these problems in their day. Kevin talks with Phillip Telfer, author of “Help! The Smartphone Ate My Family” about surviving the digital age as a parent. They discuss the importance of guardrails, rules, awareness, conversations, and escape routes…and the methods Phillip himself has used to keep his ...

The kingdom of God begins in a garden, while cities are depicted as centers and symbols of rebellion and pride. The first city is built by Cain, succeeded by Babel, Sodom, Nineveh, even Jerusalem. Yet God calls us to seek the peace of the cities we live in…and He himself has a city, the New Jerusalem. With many Christians fleeing America’s big cities, Kevin and Josh search the Scriptures to ask: are they right? Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/1946230...

30% of Americans dabble in the occult. 30% of Gen-Z women are on the LGBT spectrum. Only 36 women now attend church for every 43 men—a total flip from 20 years ago. What is happening? Kevin talks with Sam Rust about the link between our cultural moment and the baalism of ancient Israel…how the suffragettes were motivated by Satanism…why modern women are so unhappy…and how Christian men can personally help draw women back to the faith. Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/...

For this special edition celebrating America's 250th birthday, Kevin is joined once again by George Grant. They discuss the defining moments and defining faith behind America's founding, as well as tje thread of reformed Christian conviction that modern historians want to erase. Finally, they make the case that the Christian heritage isn't gone yet...the deeper the roots, the harder they die. Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19448394-america-at-...

Is America salvageable, or are we headed the way of post-Christian England? Pluralism promises to accommodate every religion, but every government is built on somebody's law, and it's either God's law or man's tyranny. As England's outgoing prime minister brags about the "gayest parliament in the world", Kevin and Danny discuss the effects of pluralism on American culture, and how God's law is the only foundation that can maximize liberty, restrain tyranny, and salvage a nation. Download the ...

In this follow-up to last week's program about navigating spritual crises of faith, the dads talk about what to do when your child has already abandoned the faith. They discuss how this is one of the most painful trials a Christian can face...what loving the apostate child looks like...and why a father's trust in God may speak louder than anything else. Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19434587-when-apostasy-has-taken-place-discipleship-for-dads.mp3

Will our kids be ready to carry the nation forward? Recorded live with listener questions, this episode digs into calling, gifting, and stewardship as the real measures of political readiness, why "rights" language falls short of biblical authority, and how families and churches, not politicians, are still the real engine of cultural change. Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19429493-what-does-the-bible-say-about-saving-america-what-does-the-bible-say-...

The numbers don't lie: denominations that ordained women first lost their members fastest, with the PC (U.S.A.) on track for a 95% decline by 2050. The SBC and PCA both voted this year to shut down women pastors and deacons — but will it be enough? Kevin is joined by Danny to ask what will actually survive this civilizational unraveling, and what it looks like to raise cornerstone daughters who are ready for it. Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/194233...

Senate nominee James Talarico (a self-proclaimed Christian) is very worried about Americans wanting to return to our Christian foundations. Kevin speaks with Sam Rust to trace where “Christians” like Talarico came from, who manage to turn every issue into one where the anti-Christian position is blessed by God. They discuss nationalism as an ideology…what “Christian Nationalism” really means when you cut through the disagreements…and what really matters for individuals to help restore our Chr...

There’s no greater joy to see your kids walking in the truth; no greater sorrow to see them abandon it. Yet 66% of 20 year olds will abandon the churches of their teen years. What contributes to this? What can dads do to prevent it? What are the safety nets we can put in place…how can we cultivate openness in our kids…how can we set boundaries and avoid bad influences…how do we effectively nurture and disciple? Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/1940557...

There’s no greater joy to see your kids walking in the truth; no greater sorrow to see them abandon it. Yet 66% of 20 year olds will abandon the churches of their teen years. What contributes to this? What can dads do to prevent it? What are the safety nets we can put in place…how can we cultivate openness in our kids…how can we set boundaries and avoid bad influences…how do we effectively nurture and disciple? Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/1940024...

Should we find entertainment in the injury of others? Kevin and Joshua discuss the recent UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House, noting the similarity to gladiatorial games. They ask what our forefathers said about this, and whether there is a connection between gladiators, body-piercing, and even child sacrifice. Then they go to scripture to ask if we must respect the body as part the image of God, and whether we can delight in violence. Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzspro...

Today, state-schooled kids average 4% on a Christian worldview test, down from 25% in 1990. Christian-schooled kids are down to 14%, and homeschooled kids are around 52%. Kevin talks with Dan Smithwick, director of the Nehemiah Institute, about the results of their PEERS test, and why these numbers just keep falling. They discuss how education was captured…why even kids in churches don’t have Christian worldviews…and why we are losing the faith year on year. Download the episode MP3 here: htt...

Why has fantasy gone from a niche genre to nearly every blockbuster movie in theaters? Is this a coincednece, or an escape ramp from the reality of God, sin, and judgment? Kevin is joined by Danny Craig to trace that escapism straight into the young adult section of the local library. They test Gandalf, Radagast, and Madeleine L'Engle's witches against Scripture's standard for the true source of power, then offer six criteria for choosing books that point kids back to God instead of away from...

Homeschooling is often treated as mom's department, but what does God's Word actually say? The dads ask the question: can you give 20 minutes a day to open God's Word with your kids? Will you ask your wife what she actually needs and follow through with it? Education is a massive task; don't leave your wife to do it alone. Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19370835-dad-s-role-in-the-homeschool-discipleship-for-dads.mp3

A YouTuber with millions of followers aborts his unborn son after a Down syndrome diagnosis and draws 15,000 angry comments for it. Kevin and Danny ask the question...what is the difference between aborting a baby in the first trimester and aborting a baby in the fourth trimester? They discuss the self-worshipping roots of both abortion and pornography...as well as the coming collapse of Social Security. Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19365105-the-j...

What are the marks of a true revival? Enormous amounts of people baptized on the same day? Kevin and Josh tackle a listener question on what to make of the cool, tattooed mega-church pastor who's drawing crowds and emptying small congregations. They turn to Acts 2 and church history to ask what real revival actually looks like. Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19359451-what-does-the-bible-say-about-revival-what-does-the-bible-say-about-that.mp3

With national debt at 124% of GDP and the stock market overpriced by historic measures, Kevin is joined by Rory Groves to discuss the coming economic earthquake of 2027-2028. They compare today's debt-to-GDP ratios with Larry Burkett's 1991 warnings...lay out a biblical vision for rebuilding family economy..and exhort every family to have a vision and mission beyond the paycheck. Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19353771-family-economy-or-bust-rory-gr...

The data is in, and it reads like a commentary on Deuteronomy 6. A major new study covered by Fox News found that children raised in homes where faith was discussed several times a week, where both parents attended church, and where fathers built strong bonds with their children were substantially more likely to remain faithful as adults. Kevin and Danny discuss the findings...and make the case that the means God has always ordained for generational faith is not the Sunday school or the youth...

When in-laws criticize and undermine your parenting choices, what do you do? When trying to reason together just creates contention, how should you respond? When a mother-in-law shows interest in only the grandchildren she likes and ignores the others, what is the right course? The dads discuss biblical strategies, and assess cutting off contact…whether “boundaries” are biblical…what the role of the church is…and a smart tactic for honoring bad in-laws. Download the episode MP3 here: https://...

The latest Gallup poll shows 9% of U.S. adults now identify as LGBTQ, which is almost triple the 3.7% recorded in 2014. But here's what the same poll also shows: public support for homosexuality has dropped from 71% to 65% in just two to three years, with Republican support cratering from 55% to 37%. Is the pride phenomenon finally running out of steam? Kevin is joined by Sam Rust to discuss this shift today. Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19329551-...

People are leaving evangelical churches and flocking to Eastern Orthodoxy in search of something ancient, serious, and reverent. But is trading one set of forms for another really the answer? Kevin and Josh weigh the claims of Orthodoxy against the Word of God — and find that the apostles say nothing about icons, prayers to saints, or the mystical epistemology at the heart of Orthodox theology. Download episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19323915-icons-tradition-and...

A new report reveals that American children are the unhealthiest in the world, both mentally and physically. Kevin and Danny discuss disease, lack of exercise, and overeating…along with sin, chronic anxiety, and the renewal of the mind. They ask if ADHD is real, or just a combination of family chaos, distraction, and self-control problems—and they share powerful stories of the role of the Holy Spirit in the healing of seemingly insurmountable conditions. Download the episode MP3 here: https:/...

What made America different from France, Russia, or Germany in the 18th century? Was it mere geography or politics, or something deeper? Kevin is joined by Tim Barton and Alex Newman for a conversation about the Christian foundations that shaped the nation's founding, and asking whether there is still hope for a people who drifted far away from these roots. Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19311105-250-years-of-providence-a-discussion-with-tim-barton-...

The dads discuss fiery trials, and what has God taught them through these. They talk about long-term grinding down vs sudden crushing…the value of being forced to wait on the promises of God…how responding to bad news without complaint powerfully proves the faith to your kids…and the great balm of the psalms for the pain of asking, “Is God being good to me right now?” Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19299033-modeling-faith-through-suffering-loss-disc...

Should Christians vote Republican no matter what…even for adulterers or homosexuals? Kevin and Bill discuss God’s requirements for magistrates, and how Christians must vote in light of these. They discuss having your eyes on the end of the land without knowing what’s happening in your own back yard…the unimportance of presidential elections…specific examples of how Christians can influence politics…and two critical questions to ask any candidate running for office. Download the episode MP3 he...

Kevin and Josh speak to a hard question from a listener whose husband is an alcoholic and won’t work. In such a situation, where the family is suffering greatly, does there come a point where divorce is permissible? They go to Exodus 21 and 1 Corinthians 7 to define abandonment…discuss the difference between separation and divorce…speak to the obligations of the local church…and counsel on when you should involve the magistrate and secular courts. Download episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsp...

Kevin speaks with Ray Simmons about his new book, Confessional County: Realizing the Kingdom Through Localized Christendom. They discuss the potential of America’s political structure for creating decentralized islands of freedom…an actionable 20-year vision for covenanted Christian counties…how to overcome the obstacle of ingrained public schools…training men to be civil leaders…why geographical land curses aren’t just an Old Testament thing…and why America is definitely under one. Download ...

Kevin speaks with the chief attorney for Heritage Defense about Child Protective Services. They discuss three things CPS will always want to do (and how to safely respond)…why criminal defendants in court have more constitutional rights than parents do with CPS…the best time in an investigation to call an attorney…the shocking statistics around how likely you are to be investigated (and how to lower them)…and the surprising person most likely to report you. Download the episode MP3 here: http...

The dads discuss sheltering kids from the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—while still living in the world. They ask whether you can ever over-protect your kids, talking about how to help them discern good from bad…the value of family-integrated entertainment…trying to achieve holiness by subtraction rather than encouraging good appetites…and swimming with your kids instead of throwing them in the deep end. Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.co...

Artificial Intelligence is here, and it doesn't seem to be going away. Kevin sits down with Pastors Peter Allison and Steve Walker to discuss the potential benefits of AI, the biggest risks, and the certainty that the world has abandoned the fear of God as the beginning of wisdom. Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19252581-artificial-intelligence-useful-tool-or-the-end-of-human-wisdom.mp3

Should parents keep their children in the main service, or send them to children's church? What does the Bible actually say about Sunday schools and youth groups? Are these programs helping or replacing parental discipleship? Kevin and Josh take live listener questions on church and family relations, from female guest preachers to small churches with no other families. Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19246551-church-family-and-the-discipleship-of-chi...

With the Pentagon releasing new blurry photos of UAPs, congressional hearings being convened, and 48 percent of Americans believing that aliens have probably visited Earth, Kevin and Bill go to the Law and the Testimony to find answers. Is seeing really believing…or is it more like believing is seeing? Why do these phenomena “perform” in response to witnesses’ desires? Are scientific materialists becoming scientific occultists? And how should Christians respond? Download the episode MP3...

The $2 billion CCM industry is now 80% owned by a single secular company. But why do secularists want to own Christian music production…and why are Christians allowing it? Kevin and Bill discuss the power of media to capture hearts…ask what they will be captured to if the media itself is captured by secularists…and debate how much we should fight within a corrupt system, versus abandon it to create something new. Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19232...

Comparison parenting is everywhere — in the pew, the homeschool co-op, and your own head. The dads dig into why we compare spouses, children, and churches…how comparison reveals that we doubt the sufficiency of God's grace…the danger of setting expectations your family can't meet…and how to point your wife and children to the acceptance they already have in Christ. Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19220894-killing-comparison-leading-your-wife-in-child...

The Supreme Court just ruled to allow abortion pills to be shipped across state lines. No doubt about it, this is the worst ruling since Roe v. Wade. Every Trump appointee buckled. Only Thomas and Alito dissented. Abortion rates have climbed 19% since Dobbs, and the silence from the conservative church and media is deafening. Where does pro-life America go from here? Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19214674-worst-decision-since-roe-supreme-court-gree...

"Gosh, darn, heck, OMG”—many of our Christian forebears came to faith by being convicted of such language; yet today it is a light thing for most evangelicals. What do these words really mean, and how seriously should we take them? Kevin and Joshua go to Scripture to ask how much God cares about such language, and whether it is defiling or neutral. Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19207755-what-does-the-bible-say-about-minced-oaths.mp3

Was Cole Tomas Allen’s assassination attempt motivated by anti-Christian sentiment? His manifesto says otherwise. A member for 31 years in an evangelical church, he tries to justify himself from Scripture. But how did he receive so little grounding in a biblical worldview? Kevin and Bill discuss the church’s failure to teach the law of Christ, the ecclesiastical call to compromise—and what should be done with Allen in a biblically sound church. Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzs...

Pete Hegseth recently prayed at the Pentagon, embellishing Ezekiel 25:17 with the words of Quentin Tarantino—and putting America’s armed forces in the place of God Himself. Kevin speaks with Jacob Tanner about the propriety of imprecatory prayers…why the government no longer decrees days of humiliation…the reasons Americans are so proud…the pattern of calamity and restoration in our history…and what must happen to avert God’s judgment. Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com...

What if your wife feels like you’re not prioritizing your family enough compared to your work—especially ministry work? The dads answer a listener question about balancing the needs of your family with the needs of the body. They discuss how your wife and children share in your calling…integrating family economy with ministry work to establish a symbiosis…being discerning about the real importance of common family activities…and how to know when you’re working too much. Download the episode M...

Kevin and Bill discuss the shockingly shallow worldview judgments of evangelicals—whether it’s their strange approval of the happy shiny Mormon Jesus, or their enthusiastic endorsement of Project Hail Mary as having a “very strong Christian worldview.” They talk about distinguishing between superficial criteria like being child-friendly, and deeper doctrines like humanistic utilitarianism or evolutionary assumptions. Then they ask if Ryan Gosling’s character is really a hero—and what the film...

Can you be a Christian and skip church? Kevin and Josh take that question straight to Scripture, examining Hebrews 10, Acts 2, and Ephesians 4 to show that the New Testament never envisions a believer disconnected from a local, gathered body. Far from a burden, the church is one of God's greatest gifts...a greenhouse where His people are protected, nourished, and grown. Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19169527-what-does-the-bible-say-about-missing-ch...

Israel is behind the biggest LGBTQ festival in the Middle East, and Taiwan and Ukraine also uphold sexual perversion. Meanwhile their Eastern enemies—Iran, China, and Russia—all ban them. So whose side should we be on? Where will God’s judgment come first? And is there a window of opportunity to save the West? Kevin and Bill discuss recent poll data of zoomers, and lay out a path for what the church must do. Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19162619-i...