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Passing On The Faith
Passing on the Faith is a podcast from Generations that brings you the best of our content—powerful moments from audiobooks, sermons, conferences, and more.
Each episode delivers biblical truth to help you lead your family with clarity, courage, and conviction.
Whether you’re raising kids, discipling teens, or preparing the next generation to stand firm in the truth, this podcast is for you.
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Passing On The FaithJudgement Begins at the Household of God
What happens when the men entrusted to lead God's people care more about their own appetites than about God himself? In this sermon, Joshua Schwisow walks…
Passing On The FaithCulture Changers - The Tattooed Jesus Chapter 2
Should Christians dive into culture to change it, or pull back to stay pure? Kevin Swanson tackles that tension head-on in this chapter from The Tattooed…
Passing On The FaithStrengthened - Footers Twelve Feet Deep
What does it take to stand firm when the culture around you turns openly hostile to the church? Kevin Swanson walks through Romans 1 and the brutal backdrop of…
Passing On The FaithWorldviews at the Movies - The Tattooed Jesus Chapter 10
Film and television shape a generation's worldview more powerfully than most Christian parents realize. Often, the average teenager retains more from a movie…
Passing On The FaithHannah's Song of Praise
When Hannah finally holds the son she prayed for, her prayer of praise reaches far beyond her own story - it reaches straight into God's pattern of humbling…
Passing On The FaithThe American Paradigm - Under God Chapter 6
America stands out as a rare exception among history's tyrannies and empires — but why? In this chapter from Under God, Kevin Swanson examines the Christian…
Passing On The FaithWhy Good News?
Nice doesn't get you into heaven. Kevin Swanson preaches through Romans 1:1–7 at Reformation Church of Elizabeth, contrasting the thin moralism of the world's…
Passing On The FaithThe Nations Under God's Judgement - Under God Chapter 10
Sodom and Gomorrah. Babylon. Rome. And now the modern West. This week's Passing on the Faith features a chapter from Kevin Swanson's audiobook Under God…
Passing On The FaithA Barren Woman and a Powerful God
God doesn't wait for the strong, the successful, or the significant to do his greatest work — he works through the weak, the barren, and the desperate. Listen…
Passing On The FaithStars Moving Pro-Homosexual
What happens when Christian music's biggest stars start taking their cues from culture instead of Scripture? In this episode from Generations Radio (2014)…
Passing On The FaithThe Proper Function of Civil Government
Only 0.1% of American murderers received the death penalty since 1960 — down from near 100% compliance in 1850. In this chapter from the audiobook Under God…
Passing On The FaithGod's Gospel
This week's highlight comes from Kevin Swanson's sermon on Romans 1, preached at Reformation Church of Elizabeth. Swanson makes the case that the resurrection…
Passing On The FaithRaising a Beautiful Woman of God
In this episode of Passing on the Faith, we revisit a 2006 message from Kevin Swanson titled "Raising a Beautiful Woman of God," contrasting the biblical…
Passing On The FaithAmerican Faith Chapter 9 - Samuel Adams
Samuel Adams is often remembered as a firebrand of the American Revolution, but few know he was discipled by a Puritan pastor for 47 years and once declared "a…
Passing On The FaithThe Calling of a Husband
What does it look like for a husband to love his wife the way Christ loves the church? In this sermon from Reformation Church of Elizabeth, Pastor Joshua…
Passing On The FaithFrom Lesbian Feminist to Christian Homeschool Mom
What does it actually look like to lose everything and find Christ? Rosaria Butterfield shares how years of honest conversation, radical hospitality, and…
Passing On The FaithAmerican Faith Chapter 8 - Patrick Henry
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…
Passing On The FaithThe Calling of a Wife
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…
Passing On The FaithPreparing Children to Live Under God
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…
Passing On The FaithAmerican Faith Chapter 11 - George Washington - The President Who Feared God
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…
Passing On The FaithSons Like Jesus - The Godly Parent's Heart Cry for Their Children
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…
Passing On The FaithExpressing God's Love - Norm Wakefield
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…
Passing On The FaithFamily Life Chapter 2 - Family Relationships
In this chapter from Family Life, Kevin Swanson confronts a sobering reality: Christianity is disappearing from American homes one generation at a time, and…
Passing On The FaithDaughters as Pillars in the Palace of the King - Kevin Swanson
In this sermon from Reformation Church of Elizabeth, Pastor Kevin Swanson addresses one of the most dangerous spiritual forces affecting women today — the…
Passing On The FaithExperiencing God's Love - Norm Wakefield
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…
Passing On The FaithFamily Life Chapter 6 - Family Honor
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…
Passing On The FaithWhat God Says About Admonishing and Correcting Children - Kevin Swanson
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…
Passing On The FaithUpgrade Chapter 9 - The Principle of Life Integration
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…
Passing On The FaithNot Back to School 2025 - Interview with Stephen Kendrick
In this episode from Generations' "Not Back to School" homeschool kickoff webinar, Stephen Kendrick speaks to homeschooling families about keeping discipleship…
Passing On The FaithWhat God Says About Knowledge - Kevin Swanson
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…
Passing On The FaithUpgrade Chapter 13 - The Irreducible Rock-Bottom Essentials of Education
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…
Passing On The FaithThe Names of Our Children - Steve Vaughan
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…
Passing On The FaithWhat God Says About Educating Your Kids - Kevin Swanson
What does God actually say about the education of your children? For generations, prophetic voices have warned the church about the dangers of secular…
Passing On The FaithUpgrade Chapter 2 - The Data on Education: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Educational studies often shape the way parents think about schooling. In this episode, listen to the data on homeschooling compiled by Kevin Swanson. Consider…
Passing On The Faith10 Ways to Go Out of Business Fast - Dave Tucker
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…
Passing On The FaithAbounding Grace to the Chief of Sinners - Joshua Schwisow
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…
Passing On The FaithBecoming the Man God Wants You to Be - Kevin Swanson
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…
Passing On The FaithApostate - Chapter 10 - Charles Darwin - Forming the Humanist Scientist
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…
Passing On The FaithDiscipling Your Children to Disciple Others - Rosaria Butterfield
As culture grows increasingly opposed to Christian conviction, parents face pressure either to withdraw or to compromise. This conversation with Rosaria…
Passing On The FaithHonor and Humility - Jason Young
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…
Passing On The FaithApostate - Chapter 6 - Jean-Jacques Rousseau - Forming the Humanist Society
Rousseau promised a world of freedom through autonomy—man “obeying himself alone.” But Scripture names that dream for what it is: the original rebellion…
Passing On The FaithRepentance Defined and Applied - Joshua Schwisow
Repentance isn’t a gloomy side-topic—it’s at the center of the gospel. In this session from the 2021 Shepherd’s Conference, Pastor Josh Schwisow walks through…
Passing On The FaithApplying the Gospel to Marriage Webinar - With Rob Rienow
Many couples run on good intentions for years and slowly discover the “marriage tank” is empty. Rob Rienow shares how gospel-centered marriage begins with a…
Passing On The FaithCourage - Kevin Swanson
A rallying call to men to wake up to the battle, return to serious prayer, and stand firm when the heat turns up. This message from the 2022 Father/Son…
Passing On The FaithThe Importance of Teaching a Biblical Worldview as It Relates to Science - Ken Ham
In this interview from the 2017 Homeschool Curriculum Summit, Ken Ham explains why a biblical worldview must come before any approach to science. He…
Passing On The FaithHeavenstruck - Chapter 5 - The Life Changing Conversion of Adoniram Judson
This episode traces the remarkable spiritual journey of Adoniram Judson, from youthful brilliance and ambition to profound conviction and surrender to Christ…
Passing On The FaithThe REAL Reason We Homeschool - Daniel Craig
What happens when a culture removes God from its classrooms? Daniel Craig traces the spiritual, historical, and ideological roots of today’s educational…
Passing On The FaithThe Suffering Man - Steve Walker
Suffering feels like the gift no one wants—but what if Scripture calls it a kindness from the hand of God? In this message from the 2025 Shepherd’s Conference…
Passing On The FaithA Family Mess and A Hidden Mercy - Kevin Swanson
2019 was a year of public pride; 2020 was a year of global shaking. In this message from Genesis 19, Kevin Swanson connects Lot’s family mess to our own…
Passing On The FaithResponding to Wokeism with the Gospel - Voddie Baucham
Is “social justice” just Micah 6:8 in modern clothes? Dr. Voddie Baucham walks through the roots of critical theory and cultural Marxism, shows how terms like…
Passing On The FaithHeavenstruck - Chapter 11: How Jesus Won the War for Mitsuo Fuchida
He led the attack that ignited the Pacific War, hailed as a national hero of Japan. Yet as General MacArthur prayed for “peace of the spirit,” Mitsuo Fujita’s…
Passing On The FaithGospel Before Grammar Webinar - with Israel and Brook Wayne
In this conversation, Brandee Gillham sits down with Israel and Brook Wayne to answer real parent questions about mornings, academics, and behavior. They map…
Passing On The FaithWalking with Wise Men: How to Discover, Mine, and Apply the Wisdom of Others - Steve Riddell
When wisdom feels out of reach, Scripture points the way. In this episode of Passing on the Faith, Steve Riddell (NOAH Conference, 2017) calls believers to…
Passing On The FaithThe Generational Church - Kevin Swanson
When the church stops weeping, it starts dying. Kevin Swanson presents a remedy: preach the Word, love young men into maturity through life-on-life…
Passing On The FaithHeavenstruck - Chapter 9: The Life from the Dead Conversion of a Jewish Surgeon, M.L. Rossvally
When a young soldier refuses chloroform and brandy, whispering “Blessed Jesus, stand by me,” his dying prayer targets the Jewish doctor holding the scalpel…
Passing On The FaithHumility: The Path to Your Son's Heart - Bill Roach
From the Prodigal Son to present-day homes, this talk calls dads to lead with confession, mercy, and rejoicing. Learn why pride blinds, why consequences…
Passing On The FaithKnowing Satan's Devices - Kevin Swanson
Kevin Swanson delivers a powerful call for Christians to recognize and engage in spiritual warfare with sober-mindedness and maturity. Using Scripture, he…