Generations Radio

Based on Debt to GDP ratios, the United States has managed to work itself from the 56th worst nation to the 10th worst nation in the world (in just the last 13 years). This country sits with Greece, Spain, Italy, and Japan - as the nations in the very worst shape. The ratio grew from 56% to 110% . It doubled! Unemployment stands somewhere around 37% here. The Republicans and Democrats have not helped since the great recession of 2008. They've only made things far worse. The message we've learned in the age of materialism is very simple. . . you worship this money god, it will beat you to death. Kevin Swanson isn't attempting to save the country here, but there are a few simple solutions for families who don't particularly want to go down with the TItanic.

The Denver Broncos made the Super Bowl, and Denver is in euphoria. But then again, that could be the legalization of pot in Seattle and Denver affecting the mood. We discuss the role of sports in the life of boys and men - the traps, the idolatry, and the proper use of it, on this edition of the program.

It has been 41 years since Roe v. Wade, the fateful decision that brought about the slaughter of a generation of children. The number is far higher than 57 million, because of the millions killed by the secret killer - the Plan B pill and the abortifacients. Will this bring about the end of the world, or will the nuclear threats? Kevin Swanson points out the dystopian fears that are strong even among the unbelieving scientific community today. Shall we fear nuclear holocaust or shall we fear God, because of the man-made holocausts that come by existentialism and self-oriented narcissism in a materialist age?

It takes courage to break from the pack and form a Christian church, especially under the communist Soviets. It also takes courage to break from materialist, humanist schools and homeschool your children with a Christian education. Andre Furmanov tells his story of his journey as a young pastor in a communist country to introducing homeschooling to his church and to his country of Russia. We announce the first Christian Homeschooling conference in Russia coming up in March, and encourage folks to check out paideiamissions.com. Get the word out to your Slavic friends and missionary friends in Russia about this pioneering endeavor.

Increasingly western nations are wanting to persecute Christians and reward homosexual behavior. This seems to be the approach taken by our own State Department. Muslims in North Africa continue persecution of Christians, while preachers are arrested in Scotland for preaching against sexual sin. And, Joel Osteen isn't helping. Kevin Swanson refers to recent interviews with Joel Osteen with Larry King.

Kevin Swanson points out that school shootings have doubled over the last year, and the rate is 150 times what it was in the 19th century. However, the good news is that you can find bullet-proof backpacks for your children. For only $950, you can get bullet-proof vests for children. Or. . . you can homeschool. Then again, there are other reasons why you might want to homeschool your kids.

A recent Japanese study finds that television damages the brain structure. But more to the point. . .what does 2 and 1/2 Men do to the soul? And, which is worse? Television or public schools? Kevin Swanson also quotes from some of the great Christians from history on the incredible damage a godless education does to nations, churches, and civilizations.

Al Mohler points out that evangelicals are reconsidering the theological basis for contraception, and he's happy about that, and so are we. When discussing the pill, the world mocks. But we speak to the conscience of the evangelical. Will they repent or not? These are the salient sins of the day, and we need to keep them in front of the evangelical population - in hopes they will actually repent and receive remission, a purging of their sins in Christ. It would be nice if the evangelicals understood the Gospel message.

Kevin Swanson interviews Pat Knapp, cult expert on the rise of modern cults and various, assorted religious fiefdoms. Then, Kevin Swanson investigates the formation and rise of the Jim Jones cult in the 1960s and 1970s, that resulted in the largest mass suicide in U.S. history. Also interviewed in this segment is Dave Conn, one of the foremost experts on the cult, having followed it for years prior to its demise.

The disintegration of the family continues in America with judges approving adoptions to shack-ups and other dysfunctional arrangements. While secular society is paving the way towards more deconstruction of the family, how do Christian churches do just the opposite? How do we get fathers to take responsibility for their children? How do we wean families off of the welfare system? Kevin Swanson talks real solutions on this edition of the program.