Generations Radio

World magazine reports on the dating scene at Christian colleges, and finds much frustration on the part of girls (more so than boys) – not to exclude the girl-boy ratio, the immaturity problem, etc. Now some of these girls are having second thoughts about “kissing dating goodbye.” Without casual dating, how in the world will they get to know the boys? How is the half-way courtship model going to work for them? Of course, there is a missing piece in all of this. So what is the missing piece?

We all agree that governments do charity badly, very badly. But the church can make the same mistakes. Scores of well-meaning Christian pastors, deacons, and laity are taking the call seriously to help the poor and to visit the fatherless in their affliction. They throw their energies into “Short Term Missions,” inner-city relief, single mom assistance, and other efforts. But are they doing more harm than good? Brian Fikkert, co-author of the book “When Helping Hurts,” explains the method and goals of biblical charity. Giving ourselves up for Christ involves far more than throwing a few bucks at a problem. You will find this thoughtful conversation a helpful addition to the work Jesus assigns to us while we are here on Planet Earth.

The cover of Christianity Today sports an apeman purported to be a sort of Adam. But what they are really asking is, "Was Adam a real person?" Since a few scientists are "absolutely, definitely clear" on the rate of mutation over 100,000 years, and the time of divergence of chimps and humans on the "Tree of Life," theologians must make their proper prostrations. In the great apostasy of the 21st century, there must exit ramps from the faith. Is this one of them? Do the compromises of Neo-orthodoxy or theistic evolution really salvage any part of the faith, or do they just grease the skids of apostasy in the west?

There are good reasons and goals for those going to college and then there are bad reasons and goals. Kevin Swanson interview R.C. Sproul Jr. on Ligonier's new college endeavor. When it comes to college, there are worldview problems, economic problems, and social problems to consider. This discussion will help you wend your way through the maze of potential problems related to college.

Entertainment and pop culture pretty much dictate the worldview and the religion of the masses. These powerful influences direct the course of nations. So it is important that families not be naive in this area. Kevin Swanson presents this message at the Indianapolis Home Education Conference last weekend, and now made accessible for our listening audience.

The family in America is collapsing. Divorce and dysfunction are the signposts of the nation being destroyed. At the foundation of the demise of the family lies the sins of idolatry. When two Christians are married they bring with them expectations and baggage, the husband often hopping that his wife will not change and the wife often already planning on how she will change her husband. Rarely do they realize how they have brought their idols into marriage and the idols are always cruel, never delivering the joy they promise. On this special edition of Generations Dave Buehner discusses the state of marriage and idolatry, they might be more related than you thought.

The average 16 year old boy has 10,000 times more access to pornography than did the plowboys working their fields in the 1880s. Click. Click. Click. And they are on the sites. Christianity Today reports that seventy percent of American men ages 18–34 view internet pornography once a month, and the numbers aren't that different for professing Christians. The problem is intensifying among our youth. A recent survey done by the University of Alberta finds that boys in rural areas are far more likely to have a problem with porn than boys in cities. It is no small problem, and it is affecting marriage, divorce, child abuse, and a hundred other issues within the family in this country and many others. In this segment of Generations, Kevin Swanson defines the biblical principles relating to purity, modesty, and sexual desire. This leads into some practical directions on training our young boys in self-control and sexual purity.

The American people are wondering about the intrigue. . . the refusal on the part of the hospital to divulge information. . . the hesitation to produce the certificate, and then all of the "investigations" into the authenticity of it. Why do we have to make do with an "electronic" image? Why wouldn't the White House have produced a hard copy or even the original? Wouldn't they want to put the question to bed, once and for all? Why fuel the fires of the "conspiracy theorists?" The Bible requires a natural born citizen to represent the people, and so does the constitution (according to our guest, Dr. Jerome Corsi). President Obama is the first president with a foreign born father since Chester Arthur. Is it a worthwhile question? Dr. Jerome Corsi defends the case he made in his new book (presently topping the best seller lists), "Where's the Birth Certificate?"

Does the law of God restrain nations as well as individuals? Is there any biblical basis for condemning Adolph Hitler's invasion of Poland, Holland, and France? Kevin Swanson interviews author Joel McDurmon on the Biblical view concerning standing armies, the military draft, imperialism, just war, weapons of mass destruction, and scorched earth policies. These are pretty important questions, especially if you are planning to get involved in politics or military service.

With the present recession, public school fees are on the rise! Incredibly, some families pay as much as $4000 - $5000 in fees annually in addition to what the taxpayers chip in, to cover their children’s education in the public schools. Why so expensive? Why does it cost so much more and why are we getting so much less than we used to get? Kevin Swanson applies the “baseball bat” test to public school funding on this edition of Generations, and suggests that parents ought to fund and control their children’s education and upbringing.