Generations Radio

Jurisdictional Chaos in Texas The state of Texas takes legal custody over 416 children without a court trial in yet another raid on a cult compound west of San Antonio. Kevin Swanson interacts with this shocking story, suggesting first that the civil magistrate might arrest every adulterer and fornicator in Texas before taking on the polygamists. Nevertheless, we are still left with the question of the role of the state in such matters. While trying to preserve family rights in the state, how does one do it when families are dysfunctional and falling apart at the seams? Even the recent California homeschooling case was reportedly precipitated by a disgruntled child in a less-than-unified family situation. Kevin describes the bounds of biblical law relating to family and state jurisdictions, and then proceeds to counsel families that are trying to get along in some state of dysfunctionality.

Contrasting Worldviews A program that takes a look at the humanist, Marxist agenda (that does what it can to destroy the family and erode marriage), with the Muslim and Christian agendas active in this country today. There may be just as many committed Muslims today as there are committed Christians in this country, the remainder being secular humanist, materialists. We also interact with Michael Noer's controversial article in Forbes On-line, where he points out the studies that strongly indicate that universities and corporations are dangerous to healthy marriages.

Over-Weight Daughters A new book entitled "Perfect Girl, Starving Daughter," claims that 90% of teen girls "hate their bodies." But what to do about it? And what about the growing numbers of teen daughters that are labeled "over-weight."Father of four beautiful daughters, Kevin Swanson addresses the issue as a opportunity for loving shepherding and tender discipleship. On one hand, there is the problem of the modern body-worshiping cult, something that didn't exist prior to 1900. Then there are sinful, idolatrous, and gluttonous habits that every parent needs to address in the lives of their children during the formative years.It is critical from the outset to define the standard. Must the standard be the semi-anorexic, wispy woman presented by the "Cosmo Chick?" Or does the Bible present a different standard?This program would be excellent for any family with children who exhibit any kind of individual Idiosyncrasy or special need, which is just about every child on earth.

Family Freedoms at the Capitol Family freedoms are dissipating for many Americans, especially if you send your children to public schools. This is the consequence of several important court decisions since 1980. At the same time, there is a growing cadre of parents that are waking up to the constant efforts on the part of the legislature to erode parental freedoms. Thus, in Colorado, thousands of homeschoolers appear at the Capitol each year to raise this issue (in what has become the largest annual rally at the Denver Capitol.) This Day at the Capitol event is also equipping thousands of young people in the principles of biblical civil government

Why it Takes Faith to be Free Parents in Oregon are indicted on charges of manslaughter for refusing to use AMA prescribed treatments for their children. Meanwhile, the road to total socialist government is being prepped with the present bank crisis. Following the Swedes, experts are suggesting that the federal government should re-capitalize the banks in the crisis - representing another turn-over of 6% of the GNI to government control. Would anybody really resist such a plan? The American people are well-prepared to sell their liberty for security every time there is a threat to their security and financial well-being.

The Importance of Languages in Your Child's Education How important is it to teach your children Latin . . . or Greek? Two homeschool dads in studio discuss classical education and the importance of teaching your children the languages in your homeschooling. What is most important in the education of children - English, Math, Science or Latin . . . or are all of them important? Using God's Word as the basis for all knowledge and learning, Kevin Swanson draws out the most important points parents should remember when teaching the languages.

Honoring Lousy Parents The most tyrannical candidate for president of the United States has a record of supporting infanticide, and happens to be the most popular. This is not the first time this has happened in history. King Herod was also a very popular and tyrannical political leader, and seemed to have a penchant for the practice of infanticide. This leads to a discussion on the honor due to the civil magistrate, and the honor due parents who are less than perfect. How do you honor a parent that abused you, or a parent who has a drug problem and is doing time? Real issues in a really sinful, broken world.

Reviewing the Offerings The Academy Award for Best Picture went to "No Country With Old Men," a flick where everybody gets killed, but nobody knows why anybody's getting killed. The stoicism of the 1970's has turned into full-blown nihilism in the 2000's. Interacting with input to the program challenging any movie-watching whatsoever for Christians, Kevin Swanson tries to find a text in the Bible that equates holiness to not- watching-movies. But more to the question - is this stuff defiling or edifying? Kevin Swanson reviews a number of different movies from the 1970s to the present day, but does he take all the fun out of watching the movies? Listen and find out!

Sinking Roots and Building Community The absence of roots in real community has badly eroded relational life in the 21st century. Modern churches feel the brunt of this problem when they see an almost complete turnover of leaders and members after only 20-25 years. Kevin Swanson traces the roots of this rootless life and demonstrates from scripture that the life of the stranger and the vagabond in the land is not God’s normative best for you and your family.

A Cataclysm or a Slow Bleed? For the first time that anybody can remember, the dollar is now worth less than the Canadian dollar. The real estate industry has already tanked. Banking is in serious trouble. Inflation may be pushing double digits, and most people aren't seeing their pay raises in the double digits these days. . . .And the gods of the copybook headings, limp up to explain it once more. In this installment of the Generations broadcast, Doug Tjaden, author of a new book, "Fools Gold" gives an overview of what has happened in just the last year. Are we watching an economic cataclysm or will it be a slow bleed? And how do we prepare our families for times like these? Maybe we will learn to rejoice in God and enjoy the simple things despite the chaos around us!