Passing On The Faith

Patrick Henry wasn't just a patriot — he was a man of deep Christian faith who believed liberty was defined by God, not man. This chapter American Faith traces Henry's life from a homeschooled Virginia boy to the voice that lit the flame for American independence. His story is a powerful reminder that one courageous man, armed with faith and conviction, can change the course of history. 

The world scoffs at Ephesians five. Submission is seen as a dirty word. But for the Christian wife who loves the Word of God, this passage is not a burden, but a picture of the gospel. In this episode of Passing on the Faith, Joshua Schwisow examines the calling of a wife, and explained why Ephesians chapter 5 cannot be separated from chapters 1-4. He digs into how to respond to common objections...

This week's episode features a segment from the April 2026 Generations webinar, "Preparing Children to Live Under God," with Kevin Swanson and Alex Newman. Kevin and Alex trace the roots of America's godless education system from Woodrow Wilson's evolutionary politics to John Dewey's socialist vision for public schools, and make the case that all children need to be r...

Two horses shot from under him, his coat torn by four musket balls, his hat punched through twice — and George Washington walked away without a scratch. This audio chapter from Kevin Swanson's book American Faith traces the Braddock massacre, an old Native chief's haunting testimony, and the providential fog that saved an army, and asks why even hardened soldiers believed an unseen hand...

What should Christian parents desire most for their sons? In this sermon, Kevin explores God's vision for biblical manhood through Ephesians 5. Christian sons are called to lead with humility, love sacrificially, steward faithfully, and follow the example of Christ. 

What is the purpose of your life? Norm Wakefield brought this question to the 2022 Father Son Conference. Weaving personal testimony, Scripture, and a vision of what the church could look like, he builds the case that every Christian — father and son alike — is called to one thing: to live to love with Jesus. Not for him. But with him. 

In this chapter from Family Life, Kevin Swanson confronts a sobering reality: Christianity is disappearing from American homes one generation at a time, and the primary culprit is not the culture — it is the abdication of discipleship within the family itself. He traces how secular education, mass media, and parental hypocrisy have quietly displaced fathers from their God-given role as the chief d...

In this sermon from Reformation Church of Elizabeth, Pastor Kevin Swanson addresses one of the most dangerous spiritual forces affecting women today — the feminist and pro-abortion spirit. Drawing from 1 Peter 2–3 and 1 Timothy 2, he outlines God's design for daughters as gentle and God-fearing women, and calls parents, pastors, and older women in the church to raise and disciple the next gen...

In this powerful message from the 2022 Father-Son Conference, speaker Norm Wakefield explores how a man truly comes to know God loves him — not through facts alone, but through personal experience of God's presence. Drawing from a remarkable story of a man who walked a week from Uganda to deliver a three-word message, and tracing God's "I will be with you" promise from Abraham...

The Fifth Commandment is not just a rule for children. It is the foundation of a civilization. In this chapter from Family Life, Kevin Swansons looks at what happens when generations stop honoring one another, and what it will cost America socially, economically, and spiritually over the next several decades. 

In this sermon from Reformation Church of Elizabeth, Pastor Kevin Swanson explores Ephesians 6:1–4 and the biblical call to admonish and correct children. He traces resistance to correction back to a 19th-century shift in views on human nature, contrasting that with the Bible's teaching on the sinfulness of the heart. 

 A child can graduate knowing how to parse Latin verbs and explain Plato's theory of forms, and still have no idea how to manage a household, raise children, or navigate a real business negotiation. This chapter from Kevin Swanson's audiobook makes the case that knowledge without life application isn't just incomplete, it's almost useless. 

In this episode from Generations' "Not Back to School" homeschool kickoff webinar, Stephen Kendrick speaks to homeschooling families about keeping discipleship at the center of their educational approach. He argues that curriculum and scheduling are secondary tools, while a parent's own walk with God is the true foundation of the home. The real measure of homeschooling success...

The Bible says the fear of God is the beginning of knowledge, which means how a child learns math, science, and literature is a spiritual issue, not just an academic one. When the fear of God gets stripped out of education - whether at home or in school - the foundation doesn't just crack, but eventually collapses. Listen to Kevin Swanson's recent sermon preached to his congregation on w...

True education, as God designed it, must be parent-led, life-integrated, and Scripture-saturated. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, and any system that removes Him removes the foundation of all learning. If you want to know the bare essentials of a truly Christian education, the answer starts in Proverbs 1:7 and Deuteronomy 6:6-9. 

What does it mean to be named "Trouble-bringer" at birth? In this lecture from the 2020 Father Son Conference, Steve Vaughn unpacks the story of Jabez to show how God rewrites the names we've been given and what it means to walk in the identity Christ has already secured for us. 

What does God actually say about the education of your children? For generations, prophetic voices have warned the church about the dangers of secular education, yet they have largely been ignored. In this powerful sermon from Reformation Church of Elizabeth, Kevin Swanson draws from Deuteronomy 6 and the wisdom of theologians spanning 150 years to make the case that educating children apart from...

Educational studies often shape the way parents think about schooling. In this episode, listen to the data on homeschooling compiled by Kevin Swanson. Consider what the research reveals, and what it leaves unanswered. Beyond the statistics lies a deeper question: what truly makes an education successful?

What does it take to start a business that serves your family without destroying it? Drawing on personal failures and successes, Dave Tucker explains the most common ways entrepreneurs go out of business — and how careful planning, wise stewardship, and faithfulness in small things can change the outcome. 

Acts 9 reveals the stunning power of God’s sovereign grace in the conversion of Saul — a persecutor transformed into a preacher. This sermon by Pastor Joshua Schwisow explores how Christ’s “conquering grace” overcomes human resistance, opens blind eyes, and redirects lives for His purposes. No sinner is beyond the reach of God’s saving mercy.

In a culture confused about masculinity, this message from the 2024 Shepherds Conference calls men back to their identity as sons of God and leaders in their homes. Addressing generational sin, cultural drift, and spiritual apathy, Kevin Swanson urges men to pursue holiness, reject passivity, and believe God for real transformation. 

In this chapter from Apostate , we examine the life, legacy, and worldview of Charles Darwin and the spiritual revolution set in motion by his ideas. Far more than a scientific theory, Darwinism reshaped the Western understanding of God, man, morality, and human destiny. What happens when man seeks to remove the Creator from creation—and what are the consequences for generations to come?

As culture grows increasingly opposed to Christian conviction, parents face pressure either to withdraw or to compromise. This conversation with Rosaria Butterfield addresses homeschooling as a calling rooted in covenant faith, shaped by hospitality, and aimed at discipling children to disciple others. It challenges families to rethink their “high bar” and place Christ at the center. Faithful pare...

Many homes collapse not because of a lack of vision, but because pride quietly undermines honor. This sermon by Jason Young from the 2023 Father-Son Conference unpacks the biblical meaning of honor, showing how humility before God is foundational to healthy families, churches, and communities. Men are called to abandon self-exaltation and receive the grace that only comes through the gospel. Heali...

Rousseau promised a world of freedom through autonomy—man “obeying himself alone.” But Scripture names that dream for what it is: the original rebellion, trading God as Lawgiver for self-rule that always ends in bondage. This episode traces how Rousseau’s ideas helped build the modern humanist state, reshaping education, family life, and civil order. Learn why true liberty can’t be engineered by p...