The Generations Radio Program

The international birth rate has been cut in half since 1950. The US birth rate has gone from 3.4 to 1.7 within this most recent generation, and the average evangelical church has a birth rate just above the national average. The result is that we’re looking at the largest demographic shift since the world-wide flood. We’re living in a self-centered age that is all about “me,” which isn’t helping either. Do Christians need to look different from the world on the issue of birth control? What is the difference between birth control and conception control? Is conception control Biblically allowed? Kevin Swanson and Joshua Schwisow discuss these questions and more on this edition of the program.

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The importance of Scripture in a father's life cannot be overstated. To be nurtured, convicted, and exhorted by God's Word every day should take high priority in every dad's life. The Word is relevant, authoritative, and life-giving, and it's a father's job to not only study God's Word himself, but to be exhorting and teaching his family about Scripture every day.

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HB 2827 is a recent bill that challenges homeschool freedoms in the state of Illinois. It increases restrictions on homeschooling and is an assault on freedom. Eight thousand homeschoolers showed up to the Illinois state capitol to protest the bill. Protecting our freedoms is one of the most important things we can do in a world that's headed for more totalitarian government every day.

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Today, homeschooling is typically mother-led. However, it's important that fathers be involved in this vital part of raising children as well. To what extent should a dad be involved, and how does gifting influence this?

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Throughout history, the influence of Jesus Christ over medicine has been very apparent. So many Christians have contributed to advancements in medical technology, the creation of hospitals, and a decrease in mortality rate, especially when it comes to infant mortality rates. However, Margaret Sanger came along in the 19th and 20th centuries and made attempts to reverse some of this. Today, are we gaining or losing ground when it comes to human life?

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While Christians are attempting to engage the fight for liberty under God's law all over the world, the world powers are meanwhile engaged in proud displays of power. Men who love violence are running the major nations, Iran is a powder keg, and tariffs are causing divisiveness all over the world. Are we currently headed for a world war, and what should a Christian's reaction be to this possibility?

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Property tax is crucial to the communist, Marxist agenda, which became entrenched in American between roughly 1845 and 1890. The end result is that we’re living under some of the most severe tyrannies of all time today. Until about 1913, taxes never exceeded 7 percent of the people’s income—including during the Roman Empire. Now we see tax rates of 40, 50, and 60 percent. But a movement to decrease property taxes seems to be sweeping the nation, starting with states like Wyoming. So, what is a proper tax rate, according to God? What principles should guide what the government collects from the people? On this edition of the program, Kevin Swanson and Bill Jack discuss the topic of property taxes and the top priorities for reversing the communism that took hold of this country in 19th Century.

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An important part of being a parent is discipline, but we want to be sure that we don't separate the gospel from law. How can parents incorporate a gospel message into their discipline? Love over a spirit of anger and pride is vital in the raising of children.

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America has become very individualistic over the years, which has also created a more individualized view of Christianity, and in particular, baptism. However, what does the Bible say about this topic? The Bible mentions household baptism and whole households being saved. Are household baptisms appropriate? What about sprinkling vs. immersion? When can we be sure that regeneration has occurred? It's good to chew on and be thoughtful about these questions.

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Women are leaving the church in droves, while men are coming back into the church. In previous years, women have been attending churches in larger numbers. There is a desire for both men and women to be revived spiritually. However, what does a true revival look like? Is it tied to emotion and music, or is there more to it than that?

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