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The Generations Radio Program

Today's family and social-economic systems are failing and will continue to do so unless the collective people regain a proper understanding of reality. Generations Radio, with Kevin Swanson, presents that proper understanding of reality by speaking to the issues people face in the modern day from the perspective of a biblical worldview. Broadcasting from our studio in Elizabeth, Colorado, we reach over 100 countries.

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Today · 29 min
How Focusing on Academics Led to Kids Who Can’t Read
US government schools are failing. There’s been a 24-point drop in math skills since 2009, and a 14-point drop in reading skills just since 2018. Why? According to a recent study, it is not a failure of academics – the real issue is student behavior. Chaos and violence in the classroom is an everyday occurrence that makes teachers’ jobs “almost impossible.” Kevin Swanson and Daniel Craig discuss what scripture says should be done to reform education. They talk about… The unambiguous reason that teachers themselves identify for kids’ bad behavior: it’s their parents’ fault The place of corporal punishment…and whether it can be delegated to babysitters or daycare workers Why anyone should have been able to predict that bifurcating character and academics would lead to disaster What should be done about teachers’ job satisfaction dropping from 62% to 18% in only 15 years The three fundamental pillars of successful education that must be constantly woven together and how government schools split them apart instead Got a topic you want us to cover? Email us at mail@generations.org
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Yesterday · 31 min
The 2026 Midterm Could Change the Future of America
“This election, the future of America is at stake” – it’s a bit like the boy who cried wolf. But this time it really may be true. The upcoming midterm features the biggest swings in our lifetime, with socialists, communists, and Islamists in the running. Kevin Swanson talks to Tim Barton of WallBuilders about what’s going on nationwide, and how the future of America would fundamentally change if even 50 percent of evangelicals would actually vote. They discuss… - The misleading use of opinion polls to influence future votes, rather than reflect voter intention - Why the midterms matter easily as much as the presidential election for the future of America - What the stakes are in terms of real changes to expect in the nation, that would affect the typical Christian - The major ballot measures to keep an eye on (which are trending in a very positive direction and even crossing the political aisle!) Got a topic you want us to cover? Email us at mail@generations.org Subscribe for more biblical analysis of world events from Generations. #GenerationsRadio #Generations #KevinSwanson #Midterm2026 #ChristianVoting
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Friday · 31 min
Does Your Wife Think You Love Her When She’s Struggling?
Jesus wants you to love and serve your wife today, and it’s easy to get into a holding pattern THINKING you’re doing that. But when the chips come down, how well are you REALLY doing? Kevin Swanson, Bill Roach, and Daniel Craig talk about the upward call of loving your wife better every day, and especially supporting her through her own struggles. They discuss… - How to stop being oblivious to your wife’s struggles – including the one question to ask that will open your eyes to what the real problems are in your marriage - How to love her through trials like serious illness, with the remarkable example of how President William McKinley always ensured his bedridden wife was number one - A controversial litmus test for knowing when your relationship is faltering without you realizing - Some easy tactics for cultivating a stronger sensitivity to how precious your wife really is - What to do when your wife is not responding well to your efforts at loving her better Got a topic you want us to cover? Email us at mail@generations.org Subscribe for more God-centered family discipleship from Generations. #DiscipleshipForDads #ChristianFatherhood #Generations #KevinSwanson #ChristianMarriage #LovingYourWife
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Thursday · 31 min
Can We Still Believe in a 6-Day Creation?
Did God create the world only six thousand years ago, in the space of six days, and all very good? Does the Bible even speak on this issue? And does it matter? Kevin Swanson and Joshua Schwisow investigate the age of the earth in scripture, why it is so controversial today – and what difference it makes to both biblical doctrine and natural revelation… Why the fifth commandment requires a six-day creation week Epistemological authority and who is really the high priest of knowledge in our day: the scientist, or Christ? Are the gap theory, day-age theory, and framework hypothesis exegetically reasonable? The surprising amount of dating information in scripture, and what it reveals about the age of the earth Why even Charles Hodge believed in an old earth – and what to think about it Got a topic you want us to cover? Email us at mail@generations.org Subscribe for more biblical answers to worldview questions from Generations. #WhatDoesTheBibleSayAboutThat #Generations #Genesis #YoungEarthCreation
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Wednesday · 32 min
Can Christianity Still Restrain Evil in the West?
Christianity built peaceful and prosperous societies – but where it disappears, barbed wire fences and barred windows return. Following their trip to South Africa, Kevin Swanson and Bill Jack discuss how far down this road the US is. Are we far behind South Africa? They talk about… - The possibility of civil war or secession over abortion, with southern states challenging liberal state “shield” laws that protect kill-pill providers, like laws protecting slave traders… - What studies show about the importance of these issues in the minds of Republicans and Democrats – and how those for evil are much more passionate about it than those against… - The recent Satanic prayer to open a city council meeting in Iowa, ending with “Hail Satan.” Will this kind of thing force Christians to finally stand for Christ in the public square? - How the origin of all these evils can be traced through the common thread of state education…and what Christians will have to do to reverse the situation. Got a topic you want us to cover? Email us at mail@generations.org Subscribe for more biblical analysis of world events from Generations. #GenerationsRadio #Generations #KevinSwanson #Pluralism #Abortion #Satanism
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October 13 · 26 min
Anti-semitism, the Gentile Apostasy, and the Nation of Israel - Best of What Does the Bible Say About That?
Note: This edition of the Generations Radio Program originally aired in 2025. Should America or Christians in general be actively seeking to defend the nation of Israel? What is to be said for the Seed of Abraham inheriting the world? The rising tide of anti-semitism and wars in the Middle East bring the question of the nation of Israel to the forefront in the minds of many Christians. We ask the question, “What does the Bible say about that?” But our real task here is to train us all how to handle the trunk and the leaves, the quarrelsome and the questionable, the divisive and the controversial, the camels and gnats, in theology. While we may not answer all the questions that various Christian sects would prefer us answer, we stick to core issues here as a matter of principle. Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19952298-anti-semitism-the-gentile-apostasy-and-the-nation-of-israel-best-of-what-does-the-bible-say-about-that.mp3
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October 12 · 38 min
What the Government Funds, the Government Controls: Raising Kids Who Trust God
Confidence in public schools has fallen to an all-time low of 32%, down from 62% in 1975. In France, rioters have burned down 24 schools. What happens when the socialist state can’t deliver what it promised? Kevin Swanson sits down with Danny Craig to talk about the collapse of the system, and what Christian parents should do about it… - Why France’s school riots, Spain’s rent protests, and Detroit paying students up to $1,000 to show up all point to a system in collapse - Why socialism is an idol, loved only until it fails to deliver - 400,000 evangelical children in Colorado schools, and why pastors need to take off the gloves - Why vouchers come with strings that tax credits don’t - Raising children on obedience, work, and service, so they look to God and not the government Got a topic you want us to cover? Email us at mail@generations.org Subscribe for more God-centered family discipleship from Generations. #Generations #KevinSwanson #DannyCraig #Socialism #HomeEducation #FamilyDiscipleship #Homeschooling
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October 9 · 36 min
Top 5 Things Kids MUST Learn in Homeschool - 5 Most [Essential, Vital, Important] Things to Teach in Homeschooling
Homeschooling can be chaotic, and it’s easy to let the big things slip sometimes. But…what ARE the big things? Kevin Swanson sits down with Daniel Craig and Bill Roach to discover what God says parents absolutely MUST teach their kids… - The real place of academics, and why music is actually more important than math - The fear of the Lord, without which any other knowledge is impossible - Knowing, believing, and living the Word in obedience - Loving the brothers we can see, so we can love the God we cannot - The duty of stewardship, loving and serving others diligently, even when we don’t feel up to it - Honoring father and mother, not because otherwise they’ll get annoyed, but because God makes this claim on their lives Got a topic you want us to cover? Email us at mail@generations.org Subscribe for more God-centered family discipleship from Generations. #DiscipleshipForDads #ChristianFatherhood #Generations #KevinSwanson #HomeEducation #FamilyDiscipleship #Homeschooling
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October 8 · 44 min
"I Faked Speaking in Tongues": A Former Insider on Years of Televangelism
Kevin and Jacob look at 60 years of televangelism: the false Christ it presents, why it draws the poor and the disabled, and why people keep giving even when the promised hundredfold never arrives. They also take up a harder question. If God blesses obedience, why do faithful Christians like William Tyndale still suffer and die? And are today's 60 million podcasters any better than the televangelists?
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October 7 · 30 min
Can A Woman Leave Her Father’s House Before Marriage? - Do Unmarried Women Belong To Their Fathers?
Correction concerning our handling “So Much More” linked here. The Botkin sisters recently apologized for their book, So Much More, which argues that it’s nearly sinful for a woman to leave her father’s house before she is married. But were they right to issue this apology? What does the Bible say? Kevin Swanson and Josh Schwisow sift the scriptural indicatives and imperatives to figure out the answer… - What Numbers 30 really says about the extent of a father’s authority over his unmarried daughter - How to balance binding the consciences of single women vs. encouraging them to become single career-minded boss-babes freezing their eggs by the age of 30 - Why it can actually be better for a daughter to leave the home, rather than staying – and at what age this starts to apply - How a woman should be preparing for marriage when single…and how she might need to leave the home to do this - How equating singleness with isolation/independence is a Marxist and statist view – and what the biblical alternative is Got a topic you want us to cover? Email us at mail@generations.org Subscribe for more biblical answers to worldview questions from Generations. #WhatDoesTheBibleSayAboutThat #Generations #SingleWomen #GenderRoles #Patriarchy
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October 6 · 41 min
Where Are All the Heroes? — Raising Children for Christ's Kingdom
The media's heroes are celebrities famous for defying God. Who are God's heroes, and are we giving them to our children? Kevin Swanson and Danny Craig tell the stories of Wycliffe, Tyndale, William the Silent, and the Scottish Covenanters, including teenagers who chose death over denying Christ. Hebrews 11 gives us a cloud of witnesses. This episode calls parents to pass those stories on and raise sons and daughters to be God's heroes in their families, churches, and communities. More from Generations: https://generations.org #ChristianHomeschool #FamilyDiscipleship #GenerationsRadio #ChurchHistory #KevinSwanson
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October 5 · 33 min
Can You Discern the Signs of the Times? - The 2026 Midterms and God's Judgment
Abortion didn't even make the list of top priorities for Republican voters in a recent AP-NORC survey. With the midterms weeks away and abortion referendums on the ballot in Idaho and Missouri, are Christians paying attention to the signs of the times? Kevin talks with Sam Rust about what's at stake this November, and in Brazil's elections. They discuss: - What's on the ballot in Idaho…and can the abortion referendum be defeated? - Why do pro-life leaders and pro-life voters so often fail to line up at the ballot box? - Turnout, money, and enthusiasm…what could actually decide the midterms? - Should pastors speak about elections from the pulpit…and what can churches legally say? - Is America divided beyond repair…and is secession a realistic possibility? - What to watch in Brazil's elections, and why they matter for the balance of power Discern the signs of the times, vote your convictions, and leave the rest in God's hands! Got a topic you want us to cover? Email us at mail@generations.org Subscribe for more God-centered family discipleship from Generations. #GenerationsRadio #KevinSwanson #Midterms2026 #ProLife #ChristianVoters
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October 2 · 32 min
What Does Your Schedule Say About What Truly Matters To You?
Your family schedule is a statement about what matters most in your life. God has given us a tremendous gift in time – and everyone uses it for the things they believe to be the most important. Kevin Swanson, Todd Strawser, and Danny Craig talk about how to evaluate your schedule, and what it says about your goals, your objectives, and your reason for living. They discuss: - Is “me time” a Christian idea, and if not, does that mean we can never have time alone? - How much time should you spend on your own projects, vs your wife’s priorities, or your kids? - Are you spending too much time on work…and if so, how can you redeem it without becoming less productive? - Where is the balance with entertainment vs everything else that needs to happen – plus, should you do family worship on vacation? - When to stick to a schedule…when to reassess and readjust…and how to be “interruptable.” Let’s redeem the time, for the days are evil! Got a topic you want us to cover? Email us at mail@generations.org Subscribe for more God-centered family discipleship from Generations. #DiscipleshipForDads #ChristianFatherhood #Generations #KevinSwanson #RedeemingTheTime
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October 1 · 51 min
THIS is Part of the Reason Why So Many Moms Kill Their Kids
Research from David Reardon shows that 60% of post-abortive women would have chosen life, if they’d had the emotional and financial support they needed at the time. Adam McManus speaks with Autumn Christensen of Her PLAN about the opportunity to save 660,000 lives per year without the need for law change. They discuss: - How nearly 70% of post-abortive women say that abortion is inconsistent with their values and beliefs - The fear that culture conditions into women, that they can’t be a good mom – which creates systemic pressure to abort - How pregnancy often isn’t the real problem, but rather the circumstances around it - The pro-life safety net that you have never heard of, featuring over 8,000 providers - How men, women, and kids can help in their local areas in ways you might not expect – plus a resource to easily match you with actual needs in your own community Take the quick quiz at https://herplan.org to see how you can contribute to the pro-life safety net. Got a topic you want us to cover? Email us at mail@generations.org Subscribe for more biblical analysis of world events from Generations. #GenerationsRadio #Generations #KevinSwanson #ProLifeSafetyNet #HerPlan #CrisisPregnancy
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September 30 · 37 min
Debating Worldviews with Muslims and Atheists - Interview with James White
Taking a position on truth is pretty unpopular today, but there are still some who have the courage to do it in the public forum. Dr. James White is one of the nation's most active Christian apologists and debaters, having debated atheists, Muslims, etc. over the last twenty years. Here, Kevin Swanson interacts with James on how to engage the battle in the dangerous war of ideas—with meekness and fear. Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19884192-debating-worldviews-with-muslims-and-atheists-interview-with-james-white.mp3
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September 29 · 37 min
Six Christian Cliches That Aren’t in Scripture
Many people claim to have “no creed but Christ,” yet when you ask them what they believe, you discover nothing but cliches like “let go and let God.” Kevin Swanson talks with Jack Lee from the Chorus in the Chaos podcast about the triteness of modern Christianity, and why people are so eager to trivialize the doctrines of Scripture. They look at the big cliches, and ask if the apostles ever said anything like that: - “Christianity is a relationship, not a religion” – why this ironically distorts people’s relationship with God so badly that it leads them to hell - “Just because it’s in a garage doesn’t make it a car, and just because you’re in a church doesn’t make you a Christian” – but is it possible to be a Christian WITHOUT being in a church? - “Ask Jesus into your heart” – does Jesus want to live in our ugly, wicked hearts, and did the apostles ever preach this way? - “God has a wonderful plan for your life” – really, what is it? - “Once saved, always saved” – how does that square with salvation as a resurrection to a new creation, if you’re still living in sin? Understanding the gospel is simple. But reducing the complexities of the Bible to coffee-cup phrases is really dangerous. Got a topic you want us to cover? Email us at mail@generations.org Subscribe for more biblical analysis of world events from Generations. #GenerationsRadio #Generations #KevinSwanson #Churchianity #NoCreedButChrist #BumperStickerDoctrine
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September 28 · 48 min
America Is Over as a World Power Unless We Do THIS
In 1990, the US was eight times more powerful than China; today China is 33% more powerful than the US. How can we rebuild the nation? Kevin Swanson talks with Chad Roach and David Reese about the only way out of the hole: reigniting a vision for every American to fruitfully exercise dominion. They discuss: - The positive and negative duties of dominion, discovering, innovating, producing, building, making new gains – and preserving it over time - Why so many Christians make so little money - The difficulty of working in highly specialized positions – and how to be productive if you’re stuck in a “zombie job” - Why intelligent risk is vital to enjoying a fruitful life, and how to challenge kids of all ages to take risks - Three main ways to radically increase income - How to avoid your kids turning into Paris Hilton if you succeed in becoming wealthy Got a topic you want us to cover? Email us at mail@generations.org Subscribe for more biblical analysis of world events from Generations. #GenerationsRadio #Generations #KevinSwanson #Entrepreneurship #FinancialIndependence #ChristianWealth
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September 25 · 38 min
Why We Keep Our Kids in the Service — And How | Discipleship for Dads
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 their own families over the years. What you'll hear: • Why worship is a 3-day experience — and how Saturday night sets up Sunday • The dad's heart problem behind every rushed, distracted Sunday morning • Age-by-age tactics: toy bags and tracing sheets for the little ones, note-taking for the older ones • How to teach even a 4-year-old to sing (hint: it starts at bedtime) • "Downloading" the sermon on the way home — without roasting the pastor for lunch • Sending your kids out with a job: someone to encourage, someone to pray for, someone to serve Out of the mouths of babes and nursing infants, You have ordained strength (Psalm 8:2). Let's raise a generation that loves the gathering of God's people. Got a topic you want us to cover? Email us at mail@generations.org Subscribe for more God-centered family discipleship from Generations. #DiscipleshipForDads #FamilyWorship #ChristianParenting #FamilyIntegratedChurch #Generations #KevinSwanson #ChristianFatherhood
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September 24 · 31 min
What Did You Expect?? - Interview with Paul Tripp
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 to be married to another sinner. Note: The title of this book has been updated to "Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to Make." Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19855179-what-did-you-expect-interview-with-paul-tripp.mp3
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September 23 · 28 min
Nakedness, Art, and Lust: What Scripture Really Teaches - What Does the Bible Say About That?
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 purpose? - The problem with lust, and why coveting sexual fulfillment in images is sin – even if they’re not of real people - What the church fathers said about the Roman statues we now consider so artistic - The connection between demonization and nudity, and how missionaries living among unclothed native peoples dealt with it Got a topic you want us to cover? Email us at mail@generations.org Subscribe for more biblical answers to worldview questions from Generations. #WhatDoesTheBibleSayAboutThat #Generations #KevinSwanson #Nudity #ArtVsPorn
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