The Generations Radio Program

When in-laws criticize and undermine your parenting choices, what do you do? When trying to reason together just creates contention, how should you respond? When a mother-in-law shows interest in only the grandchildren she likes and ignores the others, what is the right course? The dads discuss biblical strategies, and assess cutting off contact…whether “boundaries” are biblical…what the role of the church is…and a smart tactic for honoring bad in-laws.

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https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19334417-how-to-honor-difficult-in-laws-discipleship-for-dads.mp3

The latest Gallup poll shows 9% of U.S. adults now identify as LGBTQ, which is almost triple the 3.7% recorded in 2014. But here's what the same poll also shows: public support for homosexuality has dropped from 71% to 65% in just two to three years, with Republican support cratering from 55% to 37%. Is the pride phenomenon finally running out of steam? Kevin is joined by Sam Rust to discuss this shift today.

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https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19329551-pride-before-a-fall-the-shifting-tide-on-homosexuality-in-america.mp3

People are leaving evangelical churches and flocking to Eastern Orthodoxy in search of something ancient, serious, and reverent. But is trading one set of forms for another really the answer? Kevin and Josh weigh the claims of Orthodoxy against the Word of God — and find that the apostles say nothing about icons, prayers to saints, or the mystical epistemology at the heart of Orthodox theology.

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A new report reveals that American children are the unhealthiest in the world, both mentally and physically. Kevin and Danny discuss disease, lack of exercise, and overeating…along with sin, chronic anxiety, and the renewal of the mind. They ask if ADHD is real, or just a combination of family chaos, distraction, and self-control problems—and they share powerful stories of the role of the Holy Spirit in the healing of seemingly insurmountable conditions.

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https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19318170-why-are-american-kids-so-unhealthy-and-what-can-families-do.mp3

What made America different from France, Russia, or Germany in the 18th century? Was it mere geography or politics, or something deeper? Kevin is joined by Tim Barton and Alex Newman for a conversation about the Christian foundations that shaped the nation's founding, and asking whether there is still hope for a people who drifted far away from these roots.

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https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19311105-250-years-of-providence-a-discussion-with-tim-barton-and-alex-newman.mp3

The dads discuss fiery trials, and what has God taught them through these. They talk about long-term grinding down vs sudden crushing…the value of being forced to wait on the promises of God…how responding to bad news without complaint powerfully proves the faith to your kids…and the great balm of the psalms for the pain of asking, “Is God being good to me right now?”

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https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19299033-modeling-faith-through-suffering-loss-discipleship-for-dads.mp3

Should Christians vote Republican no matter what…even for adulterers or homosexuals? Kevin and Bill discuss God’s requirements for magistrates, and how Christians must vote in light of these. They discuss having your eyes on the end of the land without knowing what’s happening in your own back yard…the unimportance of presidential elections…specific examples of how Christians can influence politics…and two critical questions to ask any candidate running for office.

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https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19291446-can-christians-vote-for-the-lesser-of-two-evils.mp3

Kevin and Josh speak to a hard question from a listener whose husband is an alcoholic and won’t work. In such a situation, where the family is suffering greatly, does there come a point where divorce is permissible? They go to Exodus 21 and 1 Corinthians 7 to define abandonment…discuss the difference between separation and divorce…speak to the obligations of the local church…and counsel on when you should involve the magistrate and secular courts.

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Kevin speaks with Ray Simmons about his new book, Confessional County: Realizing the Kingdom Through Localized Christendom. They discuss the potential of America’s political structure for creating decentralized islands of freedom…an actionable 20-year vision for covenanted Christian counties…how to overcome the obstacle of ingrained public schools…training men to be civil leaders…why geographical land curses aren’t just an Old Testament thing…and why America is definitely under one.

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https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19279288-creating-christian-counties-interview-with-ray-simmons.mp3

Kevin speaks with the chief attorney for Heritage Defense about Child Protective Services. They discuss three things CPS will always want to do (and how to safely respond)…why criminal defendants in court have more constitutional rights than parents do with CPS…the best time in an investigation to call an attorney…the shocking statistics around how likely you are to be investigated (and how to lower them)…and the surprising person most likely to report you.

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https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19270990-how-to-avoid-a-cps-investigation-interview-with-bradley-pierce.mp3