Entrepreneurship and family business is not the easiest proposition in the present economy. This conversation provides insights into the relationship of discipleship, ministry, and business. We interview Jim Mueller, a business coach, on his experience with MLM's—the good and the bad, the successful and the less so. What makes a good coach in business, and . . . more importantly, how does one seek out and receive good coaching?
"Worshiping alone or with one's family is a valid replacement for regularly attending church." The majority of evangelicals now agree with the statement. We take a close look at the biblical definition of the church, its necessity, and the reasons why people are exiting the church.
Everybody bans books because every library has a budget. That should be obvious. Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" is the latest book suffering the attacks of the left. The degree to which any book conforms to the latest standards of Woke . . . puts every book in question. But the book is banned for insulting man, but nobody seems to care about insults to God. We do a careful analysis of the tone, the worldview, the mockery of Christianity, and the shallow and insubstantial ethic of the book....
The US military has been demoralized in more ways than one. Diversity and inclusive training isn't allowing references to moms and dads anymore. What once was the most conservative element of American society is dissolving into political correctness. And now the desalination begins as the salt pulls out. The Covid-19 vaccine campaign has weeded out much of the more committed Christian population. Will there be any salt left? It's dangerous to the faith, and dangerous to a country to lose its sal...
While we have cautioned families on the use of abortifacients, the question remains . . . Do Christians use conception control? How does 1 Corinthians 7 apply? Does God kill Onan over his approach to conception control? Are Christians ethically obligated to having as many children as possible? Kevin Swanson and Pastor Phil Kayser discuss the thorny question of conception control on this edition of the program.
Now more than ever, this is the time for spiritual men—spiritual leaders for our families and churches. The church needs men who are called to be pastors and elders, men who will be faithful for thirty or forty years. On this edition of Generations, Kevin Swanson interviews two pastors about what it means to be a pastor. They address the importance of accountability with other elders and love for the church, among other things.
Life expectancy just dropped 3 years in the last 2 years. That's back 73 years for the American male, pretty much where average life expectancy was 2,100 years ago. Science and government simply cannot save us now. Despair deaths are still reaching new highs. The pessimism in a humanist world without God always overtakes optimism. Americans are killing themselves. They are increasingly unhappy with life, body image, gender, etc. We dig into root issues on this edition of the program.
A recent book, Andy Stanley tells us that Christianity shaped Western civilization. He also says that politics can’t save us, to which we agree. But what do we do when influential figures are actually encouraging evangelicals to not keep the commandments of God? What do we say when pastors are encouraged to not align themselves with a political leader or party, and Christians are told to stop engaging in the cultural battle? How do we respond to a message that tells us to love God and neighbor b...
Popular culture is presenting Satan in a more winsome way, and witchcraft is dominating the pop themes on TV. There were only 4 witchcraft shows between 1960 and 2010 . . . now 22 TV shows are featuring witchcraft. We lay out the three eschatological views on the current “post-Christian,” apostate, Satanic era; and then explain in simple terms why the youth are enamored by the paranormal and the Satanic. But, how do Christians react to this?
What would you say about German legislation (in 1944) that would spare only Jews with mustaches or Jews over 64 years of age from execution? Does this really represent a commitment to principle, or is this political posturing which, in the end, yields nothing? What would principled federal legislation bring about—perhaps an abortion ban, a ban of funding, or a ban on interstate commerce for the kill pill? What would it look like if Republicans feared God?
Pastors are stressed out . . . lonely . . . caught in church conflicts . . . and their families a subject of spiritual attack. Fox News reports that burn out has increased substantially in the last year—from 29% to 42% of pastors! What can you do to discourage your pastor? Or better yet, what could you do to encourage him? Here are ten things you should know about your pastor, provided by Pastor Carlton McLeod.
The abdication of men is the dissolution of society. We hit the stats one more time. More women were in the workplace in 2020 than men. Out-of-wedlock births were upwards of 70% in Europe, while Africa and Asia are keeping it down around 1-5%. Which society is dying out? We run by Kipling's Recessional and Copybook Headings again, and wonder if we are being delivered bound to our foe. Why would Planned Parenthood do business with the Chicoms? What will the Chinese do with their collection of all...
Queen Elizabeth is dead. She was the last of a line of kings and queens that basically upheld a Christian world and life view—a line that dates back to King Athelstan almost 1,100 years ago. That millennium has ended and has given way to a post-Christian battle of ideas unlike anything we've seen in the history of the world. We provide a tribute to Elizabeth II and consider the next king. Charles has stated that he will be the defender of faith, but certainly not the Defender of THE Faith. How w...
A study conducted by University of Basel and Rockefeller University looking at thousands of mitochondrial DNA from various animal species has found that no species is older than 200,000 years old. The vast majority of animal life was determined to be about the same age! But, why did such a tenuous scientific hypothesis attract such an enthusiastic reception from 99% of the scientific community? What went wrong?
Here are ten things families fight over. The bathroom. Food. Money. Music. Who is to blame for forgetting this or breaking that thing? We cover the most common conflicts that occur in the home, and dig for the root cause. Then, we discuss the best ways to handled conflict, and how Christ brings that blessed unity and peace in our homes.
The "green" global elites are aiming for total food control. Their power grab, which is now most evident in Holland, threatens the entire planet—including the United States. Guest host Adam McManus interviews Dr. Calvin Beisner , Founder of the Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation , about two disturbing articles in The New American by William Jasper. The first, entitled “ No Farmers, No Food ,” outlines how the environmental activists are using the ploy of global warming to severely...
What is there to say about the paranormal and mildly supernatural events? What is the possibility of life on Mars some time in the past, or life anywhere else in the world? What could have produced the water-constructing comets as well as the deep river valley on Mars? A biblical view of creation and the flood certainly allows for this. But, be careful of diversions!
The Word of God has something to say about every area of life . . . including work and business life. The Bible contains over 2,000 verses that talk about money. Forty percent of Jesus’ parables speak to economics—and address real life. On this edition of the Generations Radio program, Kevin Swanson and Bill Jack discuss Christians in business, and give some input on MLMs.
These are ignominious years for Western Christianity, as the cultural influence of the church wanes in Australia, the US, and elsewhere. Brief mention is made of the Acts 29 and Hillsong phenomenon. If there were a reformation, what would it look like? How do you sift out empty zeal, useless revivals, and false Jesus’s to find something more substantial? Real reformation does not consist of more schism on minor issues, but substantial unity on substantial, foundational issues (as set against the...
A pastor goes after Agag. . . . A pastor, like John the Baptist, corrects Herod. A pastor shames the accusers and says to the adulteress, "Neither does Jesus condemn you . . . go and sin no more." A pastor rebukes the Pharisees and commends the importunate widow. Is the pastor called to be winsome, charming, and unoffensive? What is this gentle firmness? How does one balance out the 1 Thess. 5:14 mandate? Pastor Josh Buice from G3 joins us for this critical discussion. How do we grow in robustne...
Controversies within Christianity carry on for various reasons, usually to test our maturity in faith, our love, our knowledge of the Word, and our wisdom in communication. The question of tongues and prophecy provide something of a division today. Knowledge of church history and the range of views within orthodoxy is critical. Also, one must clarify the terms. Sometimes we miss each other because we are miscommunicating on the terms themselves. There may be bonafide differences of interpretatio...
When the media sics the sons of Belial on Christian pastors, what should they do? When taking on the attacks of the enemy—the death threats, the slander, the cancellations, etc.—how does the Christian react? The over-arching truth that needs to be welded into our minds and souls . . . is that God is in control. Keep Psalm 35 in mind.
With a breakdown in faith and morality comes a quick and devastating breakdown of the economy. We have seen this happening in Europe. Over the past few years, nearly all the major nations in Europe have seen severe economic downturns. Interestingly enough, Europe's leaders, in general, are immoral and wicked.
This particular welfare program is for the educated—56% of the college debt is owed by 14% of Americans with master’s and PhD degrees. But the real reason for this spending binge is found in a New York Times Article: "College graduates are now a firmly Democratic bloc, and they are shaping the party's future." While the college bubble was bursting, the Democrats panicked. How best to indoctrinate the next batch of American voters—but to keep them in college and pay for it by government freebies?...
Alex and Stephen Kendrick’s new film production “LifeMark” serves as a timely call upon the nation before the 2022 elections. Though met with resistance by Hollywood studios (not to mention principalities and powers), the powerful, inspiring film calls the world to choose life, to love life, to take adoption over abortion. Get the heart of the film in this interview, and then watch it on September 9th and 10th.
Immodest dress in Sunday morning church service. Rowdy children during fellowship time. Sin issues. Conflict. Confrontation. How does a church navigate these matters? Are they leadership issues or matters that need to be worked out one-on-one between members? It takes faith and love NOT to confront. It takes faith and love to confront. It takes faith and love to forgive, and to seek forgiveness. It's the warp and woof of the church. How does a church navigate sensitive issues without relationshi...
The East is on the rise. The West is on the decline. And, the dividing line is Ukraine and Russia, with Russia at least pretending to hold to "traditional" marriage. But the same thing is happening with the Nancy Pelosi-supported Taiwan vs. China that at least wants to pretend to hold to "traditional" marriage. Is war inevitable between the "traditionalist" East and the "progressive" West? Make no mistake about it. The nations are more vulnerable to destruction than they ever have been before....
State subsidies. Pell grants. Title VII and Title IX. Bostock. College bubble. Accommodation laws. An 800-year infatuation with secular knowledge built up on human reason in the Christian college. It's a perfect storm for the elimination of the Christian college, especially for the 95%+ that are tied in to federal funding. Presidents of two colleges (Biola and Colorado Christian University) admit that they are in the fight of their lives . . . for bare survival. But the real issue will be episte...
Where is the heart of this country going into the 2022 elections? This will be the key moment in American elections after the Supremes washed their hands of the blood of the innocents and passed it on to the voters. While Democrats commit to a pro-abortion stance, will Republicans commit to a pro-life position or cling to hopes of "conservative" economics, whatever that means? This is still a call for humility, brutal honesty, and an incorrigible commitment to principle on the part of Christians...
What happens to a nation that drops off its 3-year-old children at daycare? What happens to a nation that doubles the square footage of their homes, while cutting its birth rate in half? Mary Eberstadt is author of “Home Alone America.” In this interview, she reviews the hidden costs of daycare. Warning: This program is only for parents who love their children and will insist on the best for their children.
