The Tech Industry’s War on Kids - Trigger Dopamine and Addictions
July 19, 2018
Could the tech industry be deliberately using technology to destructive ends? Is the tech industry targeting kids, using psychological methodologies guarantees to cultivate addiction? The tech industry is learning how to trigger dopamine, and cultivate addiction in the lives of young kids. We share the secrets of Persuasive Technology and Brain Hacking used by the tech organizations that have found a way to make a ton of money on social media and computer games. Basically, these companies make money off of addictions, sort of like drug pushers you know. Should Christians work for these companies? Should Christians use?
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Freedom-minded Americans, libertarians, and cowboys are looking for a little liberty out from under draconian controls out on the prairies. President Trump pardoned rancher, Dwight Hammond in the Oregon range scuffle. But, what’s the real problem? After spending time in a federal prison, Dwight figured out the problem was the godless schools. He wants prayer back in the public schools. How did America turned socialist and pro-homosexual? The separation of God from schools is the problem. But, will Christians join us as we insist on a Christian worldview undergirding every subject?
July 18, 2018
What are the greatest heroes in history, and what is it that constitutes one of God’s heroes? Sometimes the odds are so rough, one man stands virtually against the whole world. This we find with John Wycliff, Athanasius, and a few others. Kevin Swanson and Douglas Bond get pretty excited about some of history’s greatest heroes in this conversation.
July 17, 2018
Why can’t we find Jesus in Mr. Rogers’ neighborhood? And whatever happened to family and church? Why is the neighborhood and the community more important than the family and church? What’s the worldview children get out of Sesame Street and Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood? We analyze the basic ethical system and worldview of Mr. Rogers, for families that feed their children a steady stream of Christ-less television programs. We also spend a few minutes on Fred Rogers’ deathbed confession.
July 16, 2018
The American Library Association is yanking Laura Ingalls Wilder’s award. . . for all the wrong reasons, of course. We discuss the sad feminist legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder and Rose Wilder. We take a careful look at Little House on the Prairie, a piece of Americana. It’s hard to make a case for Laura or Pa’s racism. But, these days the noble savage myth is still gaining ground among the academics. Turns out, the noble savages were not as noble as they were made out to be. At the end of the day, everybody needs the Gospel. . .General Sheridan, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and the Native.
July 13, 2018
The birth rate is set to fall sub 1.0 in America, as the millennial generation earns less money and wants less kids. When women are faced with the question, “Would you rather have a career, or kids?” what would they say? Only 29% of moms with kids will stay home with them these days. But, they’re not having kids — due to child care costs, student loans, and the need for a whole lot of me-time. Harking back to 1 Timothy 5, what is it about not getting married. . . about not bearing children. . . about not guiding the house. . .that gives an occasion to the devil?
July 12, 2018
It was the most critical political moment in our generation. National Review calls it an “opportunity lost.” NBC News is thankful that the President went for a “full establishment” candidate. Perhaps Brett Kavanaugh is the only shot for Senate approval, but even that demonstrates the weakness of the pro-life cause on the national scene. Republicans just don’t have the principle to pull it off. We also interact with “Born Again” President Jimmy Carter’s Jesus who apparently likes homosexuality and abortion.
July 11, 2018
Where would you stay if you happened to be in Las Vegas overnight? Or if you happened to be in Elizabeth, Colorado over night, would you stay over at the Swanson's home? We have a great conversation about the blessings of Christian hospitality and the Candle in the Window program that has brought the whole Christian family much closer. . . worldwide!
July 10, 2018
The top moral cess pools in the world are Ireland, Iceland, Belgium, and now, Colorado. This state is staging its first homosexual governor. America is moving towards extremes, as millennials embrace socialism and communism at high rates. America is developing an ideological rift that may not be repaired. But, what is the major objective the Christ is accomplishing through these various shakings of the world?
July 9, 2018
Christian adoption agencies are adopting to homosexuals now. And, Joel Houston of the Hillsong fame affirms the Big Bang and Survival of the Fittest Evolution. But, does it really matter? Are we making a mountain out of a molehill? At what point have we denied the epistemological and ethical authority of the King of Kings, and submitted to the false religion of man-worship and humanism?
July 6, 2018
Where does children’s church, Sunday Schools, and Youth Groups show up in the Book of Acts or 2 Timothy? We take a look at the Family Integrated Church movement and movements in general on this program. If the church is not about Sunday School, youth groups, programs, and potlucks. . .what is the essential, indispensable elements of a church ministry? Discipleship and preaching.
July 5, 2018
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Taking the World for Jesus
This is the retelling of the most exciting story in all of human history. Something truly remarkable occurred when Jesus Christ rose from the dead and gave His disciples a great commission. The world would never be the same again. Kevin Swanson takes the reader through the 2,000 year worldwide saga of this epochal mission to the world. From Judea to Rome, Ireland, Denmark, China, Japan, Uganda, New Zealand, and to the uttermost parts of the earth, the light of Christ shines into the darkness, transforming every nation throughout the centuries.