Educate For Life with Kevin Conover: Recent Episodes
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Join Kevin Conover and Eann Tang in a discussion about theology and the Catholic Church.
Modern Day Exorcism with Vincent Lampert
Join Educate for Life Radio and Kevin Conover as he interviews Father Vincent Lampert. Learn more about how to combat the enemy of darkness and what it means to have faith in Jesus Christ using the full armor of God.
This episode first aired June 4, 2024
From Hinduism to Christianity with Deepa Sukumar
Join Educate For Life Radio, as Kevin interviews Deepa Sukumar, former Hindu. Learn more about her testimony and how God changed her life.
This episode first aired on May 28. 2024
What Convinced Dr. Ron Neller that the Biblical Flood was a Historic Event?
Join Educate for Life Radio and Kevin Conover as he interviews Dr. Ron Neller with Creation Ministries International. Learn more about the details of the Global Flood and how he came to the conclusion that Noah’s flood is true history.
This episode first aired May 7, 2024
How the Dinosaurs Really Went Extinct with Dr. Tim Clarey
Join Educate for Life Radio and Kevin Conover as he interviews Dr. Tim Clarey with the Institute for Creation Research. Learn more about the details of how the dinosaurs vanished from Earth.
This episode first aired April 23, 2024
Human Evolution Frauds with Dr. Carl Werner
Join the Educate for Life Radio Show with host Kevin Conover with Dr. Carl Werner and learn more about the frauds of evolution and the agenda of the scientific community to fabricate this false narrative.
This episode first aired March 26, 2024
Join Educate for Life Radio and Kevin Conover as he interviews Dr. Dan Biddle with Genesis Apologetics. Learn more about the movie premiere of The Ark and the Darkness regarding Noah’s flood and discover evidence that confirms the Truth of God’s Word!
This episode first aired on March 18, 2024
The Responsive Marriage: Finding the Path Out of Reactivity with Dr. Donald Welch
Join the Educate for Life Radio Show with host Kevin Conover with Dr. Don Welch with Veritas Ministries and learn more about God’s design for marriage with this biblical teaching on relationships.
This episode first aired on March 5, 2023
The Ice Age & Dinosaurs with Dr. Tim Clarey
Join Educate for Life Radio and Kevin Conover as he interviews Dr. Tim Clarey with the Institute for Creation Research. Learn more about the details of the Ice Age and how the dinosaurs fit into the historical timeline.
This episode first aired February 27, 2024
Nimrod the Empire Builder confirms Biblical history with Dr. Douglas Petrovich
Join Educate for Life Radio and Kevin Conover as he interviews Dr. Douglas Petrovich. Learn more about the details of Babel, its builders and how it confirms the Biblical history.
This episode first aired January 23, 2024
The Age of the Earth with Dr. Russell Humphreys part two
Join Educate For Life Radio, as Kevin interviews Dr. Russell Humphreys. Learn more about the scientific evidence for a young earth and how science confirms the biblical record.
This episode first aired on January 16, 2024
The Mission field with Rick Riehman from Su Refugio Ministries
Join Educate for Life Radio Show with host Kevin Conover with Rick Riehman of Su Refugio Ministries. Learn more about the mission field and how you can get involved and be the hands and feet in sharing the love of Christ and the gospel to all nations.
This episode first aired on December 19, 2023
The Progression of the Global Flood in Detail with Dr. Tim Clarey with the Institute for Creation Research
Join Educate for Life Radio and Kevin Conover as he interviews Dr. Tim Clarey about the global flood of Noah’s time. Learn more about the details and timeline of this historic Biblical event.
This episode first aired December 12, 2023.
Rescuing Those Being Led to Death with Don Blythe
Join Educate for Life Radio Show with host Kevin Conover with Don Blythe of At the Well Ministries. Learn more on how to effectively communicate with the love of Christ on pro-life matters.
This episode first aired on November 28, 2023
Join Educate For Life Radio, as Kevin interviews Dr. Russell Humphreys. Learn more about the scientific evidence for a young earth and how science confirms the biblical record.
This episode first aired on November 14, 2023
Archaeological Biblical Tours at the British Museum with Jill Baker
Join Educate For Life Radio, as Kevin interviews British Museum tour guide Jill Baker. Hear more about a biblical interpretation of the world renown British Museum.
This episode first aired on November 7, 2023
Biological Evolution Didn’t Happen with Dr. Olen Brown and Dr. David Hullender
Join Educate for Life and Kevin Conover with Dr. Olen Brown, Microbiologist and David Hullender Professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering as they explain why biological evolution doesn’t work.
This episode first aired on October 24, 2023
Defending Christianity Against Atheism and Evolution with Larry Blythe from Apologia
Join Educate for Life Radio Show with host Kevin Conover with Larry Blythe of Apologia and learn more on how science confirms God’s word and build a defense against skeptical and anti-God worldview.
Homeschooling on the Rise with Christy Faith
Join Educate for Life and Kevin Conover with Christy Faith. Learn why parents are choosing to homeschool their children more than ever and how you can make the transition to teaching at home.
This episode first aired on October 3, 2023
Creation and the Dead Sea Scrolls with Dr. Jeremy Lyon
Join Educate for Life and Kevin Conover with Dr. Jeremy Lyon. Learn how the discovery of the Dead Sea scrolls confirms the Creation account of Genesis and God’s Word.
This episode first aired on September 19, 2023
Addressing Homelessness with Dr. Julie Hayden
Join Educate for Life and Kevin Conover with Dr. Julie Hayden with ECTLC.org . Learn about the ever growing homeless population, the causes and effects on our community and here about some hope and solution to this issue.
This episode first aired on September 5, 2023
Join Educate for Life Radio Show with host Kevin Conover and National speech and debate champions Elijah & Kaitlyn Walker. Learn about how to influence culture and defend your faith.
This episode first aired on August 29, 2023
Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Saturdays at 12:30pm. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210.
Learn to Effectively Share the Gospel with Kyle Peart & Flynn Huseby
Join Educate for Life and Kevin Conover with Kyle Peart & Flynn Huseby of Once Lost Ministries. Learn some practical tips and gain some tools on how to evangelize the lost.
This episode first aired on August 22, 2023
Ufo’s from a Biblical View with Gary Bates of Creation Ministries International
Join Educate for Life Radio and Kevin Conover as he interviews Gary Bates about UFOs and Aliens. Learn more about how Christians should respond with a Biblical view towards these ever growing phenomenon.
This episode first aired on August 15, 2023.
Join Educate for Life Radio Show with host Kevin Conover and guest Helmut Welke. Learn about the misconceptions of Chimpanzee and Human characteristics and how God designed animals versus humans.
This episode first aired on August 8, 2023
Join Educate for Life Radio and Kevin Conover as he interviews Kathleen & Brian Melonakos about Mormonism, the Counterfeit Faith. Learn more the Truth of God’s Word and how it exposes the false religion of Joseph Smith and the church of Latter-day Saints.
This episode first aired on July 25, 2023
Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Saturdays at 12:30pm. Listen live on KPRZ San Diego Radio AM 1210.
Join Educate for Life and Kevin Conover with Dr. Jason Lisle of the Bible Science Institute. Learn more about how the James Webb Telescope confirms Biblical Creation. This episode first aired on April 11, 2023
Join Educate for Life and Kevin Conover with Tom Meyer the Bible Memory Man. Discover tips to help memorize scripture and learn practical ways to hide God’s Word in your heart.
This episode first aired on February 28, 2023
Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Saturdays at 12pm. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210.
Join Educate for Life Radio and Kevin Conover as he interviews Dr. Dan Biddle with Genesis Apologetics. Learn more about dinosaurs, dragons and Noah’s flood and discover evidence that confirms the Truth of God’s Word!
This episode first aired on February 7, 2023
Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Saturdays at 12pm. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210.
Join Educate for Life and Kevin Conover for a live KPRZ radio show and hear more from Russ Miller with Creation Evolution & Science Ministries. Learn more about the formation of the Grand Canyon, learn to defend God's word and discover the 5 pillars of old earth beliefs.
This episode first aired on January 31, 2023
Join Educate for Life Radio and Kevin Conover as he interviews Pat Roy with Creation Quest and the Creation Experience. Learn more about the Importance of Teaching Future Generations About Creation and how you can equip your family with Biblical answers.
This episode first aired on November 15, 2022
Join Educate for Life Radio and Kevin Conover as he interviews dinosaur expert Dr. Brian Thomas with the Institute for Creation Research. Learn more about the new ICR Discovery Center in Dallas, Texas along with recent dinosaur discoveries that confirm the Truth of God’s Word!
This episode first aired on October 11, 2022
How to be a Hero with Dr. Marc Newman
Join Educate for Life Radio and Kevin Conover as he interviews Dr. Marc Newman regarding the Pro Life Movement, Roe v. Wade and how the upcoming election will impact the future of abortion.
This episode first aired on October 4, 2022
Join Educate for Life Radio and Kevin Conover as he interviews Massey Campos of Self Evident Ministries. Learn more about Our God Given Constitutional Rights & Freedoms and what Christians need to know about these Liberties.
This episode first aired on September 13, 2022
Join Educate for Life radio show host Kevin Conover and Dr. Mark Armitage of the Dinosaur Soft Tissue Research Institute. Learn more from Dr. Mark Armitage and his recent discovery of soft tissue in a triceratops horn and what this means for science.
This episode aired on 9/8/22 on KPRZ Radio
Join Educate for Life Radio and Kevin Conover as he interviews Rajeev Samaroo about the Mt. Sinai of Saudi Arabia. See evidence of Moses journey through the Middle East and watch the Bible come alive as Rajeev explores the remote areas of Saudi Arabia! Rajeev Samaroo is a Technical Subject Matter Expert with a mechanical engineer degree with a masters degree in petroleum engineering and the founder of the YaraStar Foundation.
This episode first aired on August 30, 2022
Join Educate for Life Radio and Kevin Conover as he interviews Andrew Pudewa. Hear more about Preparing for Persecution with Andrew Pudewa founder of the Institute for Excellence in Writing Homeschool Organization. What does the future look like for homeschool families and what can we do to protect educational freedoms?
This episode first aired on August 23, 2022
Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Saturdays at 12pm. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210.
Introducing Christianity to Mormons with Eric Johnson
Learn how to effectively share the truth of God's Word with the church of the Latter Day Saints. Join Educate For Life Radio, as Kevin talks with Eric Johnson of the Mormonism Research Ministry. Discover applicable ways to reach your Mormon friends.
This episode first aired on August 16, 2022
Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Saturdays at 12pm. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210.
In this episode learn more about the Bible being taught in public school and how we can expand these teaching opportunities across the nation. Join Brock Bailey Bible teacher and coach as he discusses his experience in teaching the Bible in public school.
This episode first aired on July 19, 2022
Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Saturdays at 12pm. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210.
In this episode learn more about how NeoDarwinism Must Mutate to Survive. Join Dr. Olen Brown as he discusses the flaws of evolution and how the scientific community openly ignores the evidence. Receive a free copy of Dr. Brown’s latest book the Miracle by requesting it here https://educateforlife.org/contact/
This episode first aired on July 12, 2022
Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Saturdays at 12pm. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210.
In this episode learn more about how you can go to college free with Jean Burk the College Prep Genius. Author Jean Burk is a homeschooling mother and creator of the award-winning College Prep Genius curriculum which has helped thousands of high school students prepare for the SAT & PSAT/NMSQT. Her expertise has been featured on FOX, CBS, NBC, ABC, WE, ION, Forbes Living TV, UShopTV, and The Homeschool Channel. She has been a keynote and featured speaker at numerous homeschool conferences, schools, clubs, college nights, and is a Fox News contributor. Jean currently travels across the United States speaking about how to go to college for FREE!
This episode first aired on May 31, 2022 Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Saturdays at 12pm. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210.
Join Young Earth Catholic Creationists, Author and Historian Hugh Owen along with Biologist Pamela Acker from the Kolbe Center for Creation. In this episode learn more about Catholics who hold to the young earth biblical account of creation in Genesis 1 and 2, supported by historical and scientific evidence.
This episode first aired on April 19, 2022
Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Saturdays at 12pm. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210.
How the Planets and Moons Point to God with Spike Psarris Electrical Engineer US Space Command. In this episode learn more about scientific discoveries in our solar system and how the evidence affirms the Biblical account of creation.
This episode first aired on April 5, 2022
Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Saturdays at 12pm. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210
Ancient Biblical Lifespans - Did Adam live over 900 years? With Dr. Georgia Purdom of Answers in Genesis
In this episode learn more about Ancient Biblical Lifespans with Molecular Geneticist Dr. Georgia Purdom. Is there scientific evidence that proves mankind is capable of living extended ages?
This episode first aired on March 29, 2022
Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Saturdays at 12pm. Listen live on KPRZ and San Diego radio AM 1210.
Is there evidence for Israelites living in Egypt and the great Exodus?
Join Kevin Conover and Dr. Douglas Petrovich for this Educate for Life episode of Evidence of Israelites in Egypt. Learn more from Dr. Petrovich about the original Hebrew language and archaeological evidence that supports the Biblical account of the Israelites Exodus from Egypt in 1446 BC.
This episode first aired on March 15, 2022
Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Saturdays at 12pm. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210.
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Why Marriage Matters with Kevin Conover and Jayson Payne
Learn more about the history of Valentine's Day and Why Marriage Matters with a focus on the positive impact that long term marriage has on individuals and society.
This episode first aired on February 15, 2022
Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Saturdays at 12pm. Listen live on KPRZ and San Diego radio AM 1210.
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What happens when we fail to educate ourselves about Church history?
Learn more about the Christian influence on American culture and discover the rich Biblical history of the founding fathers. Join Educate For Life Radio, as Kevin Conover talks with Robert J. Morgan historian, author, Bible teacher and public speaker for America’s Christian Heritage. Learn more about 100 Bible verses that made America.
This episode first aired on January 25, 2022
Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Saturdays at 12pm. Listen live on KPRZ and San Diego radio AM 1210.
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What happens when we put preference over truth?
Today on Educate For Life Radio, Kevin talks with Abdu Murray former muslim, public speaker, and author of Embrace the Truth Ministries . Learn more about how to address the cultural issues of this generation. Join Kevin and Abdu as they discuss how to engage a culture that believes personal autonomy is the greatest good.
This episode first aired on January 11, 2022 Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Saturdays at 12pm.
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How should Christians be involved spiritually and politically regarding the direction our Country is headed?
Today on Educate For Life Radio, Kevin talks with Douglas Gibbs radio host, public speaker, author and outspoken proponent for the spread of Constitutional literacy. Learn more about the Constitution and the necessity of a Godly Foundation. Join Kevin and Douglas as they discuss how the Constitution was formed and how it is currently under attack.
This episode first aired on January 4, 2022 Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Saturdays at 12pm.
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Our nation has surged in divisiveness over skin color. How do we answer issues such as CRT and racism?
Today on Educate For Life Radio, Kevin talks with Tim Chaffey author, speaker and content manager for the attractions division at AIG and the Ark Encounter. Join Kevin and Tim as they discuss the root of these issues and offer resources to share God's plan for the human race.
This episode first aired on December 16, 2021. Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Saturdays at 12pm.
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Was Roe V. Wade a valid case? Learn more about how the evil abortion law took form, how it is being challenged, and how it may soon be overturned.
Today on Educate For Life Radio, Kevin talks with James Kaddis pastor of Calvary Chapel Signal Hill, CA. Pastor James Kaddis also served as a police chaplain and has a background in the area of theology, network engineering, computer forensics, and law. He is also considered an expert in the field of Computer Networking and Security, and has extensive experience working in that field with both law enforcement and other types of professional organizations.
This episode first aired on December 9, 2021. Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Saturdays at 12pm. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210.
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Today on Educate For Life Radio, Kevin talks with Patrick Kanewske, who served in the United States Marine Corps and retired at the rank of Colonel after serving 33 years of active duty. He holds Masters degrees in Military Studies, Systems Technology, and International Relations. He is currently the Director of Patriots Landing a project of Operation Honor that helps heal and rehabilitate service men and women. He also serves as volunteer manager of the Answers in Genesis volunteer ministry.
This episode first aired on November 11, 2021.
Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Saturdays at 12pm. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210.
Progressively we see changes in our culture and our nation as the Biblical God fearing foundation has been removed from the public education system. How do we prevent our children from being indoctrinated with secular values and humanistic worldview?
Today on Educate For Life Radio, Kevin talks with Michelle John administrator of the New Gateway Christian Academy, a school dedicated to offering affordable alternative education with a Biblical foundation. Learn more on how to escape the public school institution.
This episode first aired on July 29, 2021. Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Saturdays at 12pm.
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Is the Democrat Party Evil? A platform of racism, fear, corruption, communism, abortion and censorship. Learn more about a former Democrat and his journey towards Conservatism.
Today on Educate For Life Radio, Kevin talks with Mason Weaver, a former Black Panther, served in the US Navy in Vietnam and received a Bronze Star. He's written 12 books, most recently "The Democrat Party Hates America '' and is a founding advisory board member of the Black Voices for Donald Trump.
This episode first aired on September 16, 2021. Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Saturdays at 12pm.
Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210.
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Homelessness is a huge problem in California. Tent cities are taking over the streets of major metropolitan areas. According to the 2020 Homeless Assessment Report, more than 50% of the US's homeless are in California. Can anything be done to actually address the root causes of this growing crisis? And for that matter, what ARE the root causes? Are the homeless just average people, down on their luck, who can't catch a break?
In this episode of the Educate For Life Show, Kevin talks to Bill Wells, the Mayor of El Cajon. Bill has a lot of experience dealing with the homeless in his city, and trying to offer them a way to get off the street. He shares his experiences to answer the toughest questions about this issue: what really causes homelessness? Does California's government really want the problem to decrease? Is it a good thing for churches to go to homeless encampments and offer free resources? Tune in for an informed discussion on all that and more.
This episode first aired on July 1, 2021.
Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Saturdays at 12pm. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210.
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Is the Bible a historical text, or a book of myths? This is not a matter of opinion; the answer is based on the facts, and the facts are uncovered by the science of archaeology.
Today on Educate For Life Radio, Kevin talks with Dr. Titus Kennedy, author of Unearthing The Bible: 101 Archaeological Discoveries that Bring the Bible to Life. Kevin and Dr. Kennedy discuss how he got into archaeology, what the science has to say about the Bible's accuracy, and whether or not Christians have to fear the extreme claims made by skeptics (such as "Jesus did not exist").
This episode first aired on June 24, 2021.
Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Saturdays at 12pm. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210.
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This week Kevin talks to Dr. Alan Walker, an expert on plant breeding and genetics and a young-earth creationist. Alan earned an MS in Plant Breeding in from the University of Maryland, and a PhD in Plant Breeding and Cytogenetics from Iowa State University. He worked 34 years in the seed industry, 6 years with The Ohio State University and 28 years with Asgrow Seed Company/Monsanto. As a soybean breeder, Alan co-developed 46 soybean varieties. In this episode, Alan explains why all of his expertise in plant genetics leads him to the conclusion that plants are not the product of random evolution—they were created by God.
This episode first aired on June 17, 2021.
Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Saturdays at 12pm. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210.
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“Scientists study the world as it is, engineers create the world that never has been.” – Theodore von Kármán
Christians love to talk about Creation Science, but maybe we should focus a little more on Creation Engineering! We already know that God designed everything in our universe, but design is only one step in the process of bringing something new into being. God is the Master Engineer who created life to be both beautiful in form, and serve a wide variety of functions.
Today Kevin's guest is Mark Horstemeyer, Dean of Liberty University's School of Engineering. In the world of engineering, Mark has done it all: earning his Masters' and Doctoral degrees, researching, publishing scientific papers, lecturing, teaching at universities, and even creating companies based on his own designs. As an expert on what it takes for an engineer to "create the world that never was", Mark explains how we can know that life was not an accident; it was developed by the Master Engineer.
This episode first aired on June 3, 2021.
LEARN MORE: 5 facts that the Bible discovered thousands of years BEFORE modern science: https://educateforlife.org/5facts
The government takes away a large percentage of your income at gunpoint (it's called taxation) and spends it on public "education". But in reality, public schools attempt to indoctrinate your kids into certain political ideologies, while leaving them academically unprepared for community college. If you want a real education for your children, you better be able to afford private school tuition, in addition to what you already pay in taxes to prop up failing public schools! How is this system just?
Michael Alexander is the founder of the California School Choice Foundation. They are working to get a school choice voter initiative, the Education Freedom Act, on the 2022 ballot. This initiative will give parents the right to spend their own money on their own children's education in the way that they choose. They're your kids, and it's your money. It should be your choice to use it to provide them an education as you see fit.
Learn more at https://www.californiaschoolchoice.org/
This episode first aired on April 15, 2021.
Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Sundays 10-11pm. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210.
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How could something called "The Equality Act" possibly be a bad thing? Unfortunately, this legislation is not about creating true equality under the law for all. It is actually designed to destroy the legally-protected religious freedoms of those who oppose far left social agendas. In this episode of the Educate For Life Show, Mark Schneider, founder of Protect Our Kids, explains exactly how the larger attack on American religious freedom is currently being carried out—and what it will take to stop it.
A native Californian, Mark spent most of his career in Silicon Valley serving as corporate counsel and in executive positions at several large technology companies before going into private practice as a patent litigator. In response to California’s Proposition 8, which fought to preserve traditional marriage, Mark founded a Salt & Light Ministry at his local church, where he still serves. He received his bachelor of science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from California Polytechnic University and a Juris Doctor from Trinity Law School. Mark has published law review and many other articles that touch on the intersection of theology and law. He is married with two adult, home-schooled, children.
Learn more about Mark Schneider's ministry at https://protectourkidsnow.org/
This episode first aired on March 11, 2021.
Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Sundays 10-11pm. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210.
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Every day, more and more entertainment media is produced for kids and teens to consume. But a lot of this content contains harmful messaging, designed to undermine traditional values in favor of radical social and political agendas. How can parents keep up with the constant onslaught of new media so that they can actually tell the difference between what is harmful and what is safe for their kids?
Tina Griffin, a former Hollywood actress, has built a reputation as one of the leading Christian experts on popular media. She has traveled globally for the past 20 years, revealing how pop culture and the entertainment industry are glamorizing harmful behaviors without showing the consequences, and how these messages are eroding the foundational development of today’s youth.
Learn more about Tina Griffin and her ministry at https://counterculturemom.com/
This episode first aired on March 4, 2021.
Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Sundays 10-11pm. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210.
Learn more about Christianity and cultural issues at https://EducateForLife.org/400preview
You've probably seen her on TV, but Sam Sorbo is more than just an actress: she's also an author, talk show host, educator, wife and mother. In this episode of the Educate For Life Show, Sam and I discuss the ideas behind her new book, Word For Warriors: Fight Back Against Crazy Socialists and the Toxic Liberal Left.
Radical leftists know that if you control the language, you control the conversation. That is why they have been working to strategically redefine important terms like "racism" and "gender" in our culture. Sam decided to write the playbook on how to decode this dishonest manipulation of our language, so that you won't be tricked into playing their rigged game.
Learn more about what Sam Sorbo is up to at https://www.samsorbo.com/
This episode first aired on February 25, 2021
Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Sundays 10-11pm. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210
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Are you aware of what your child is being taught in school under the guise of "sex ed"? Far from providing factual information about human sexuality, Comprehensive Sexuality Education is designed to indoctrinate students into "critical theory," promoting socialism, intersectionality, gender as a social construct, and other political agendas that have no basis in science.
Gheorghe Rosca is no stranger to the dangers of socialism: he was born in Communist Romania, where his father was imprisoned for being a Christian. When he became aware of the agenda being pushed in schools, Gheorghe decided to get actively involved in order to protect his own daughter and other children from this influence. Gheorghe is the founder of Protect Our Kids, a nonprofit organization that informs parents about what their kids are actually being taught behind closed classroom doors.
You can learn more about Gheorghe Rosca and his organization at ProtectOurKidsNow.org.
This episode first aired on February 18, 2021.
Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Sundays 10-11pm. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210.
Learn more about Christianity and cultural issues at https://EducateForLife.org/400preview
In this week's episode, Kevin is joined by astronomer and author Dr. Hugh Ross, founder of Reasons To Believe. Kevin and Dr. Ross discuss their opposing views on how old the creation is, and why: Kevin holds a Young Earth Creation position, while Dr. Ross believes in Old Earth Progressive Creation. Which view is better supported by the Bible? How significant is this debate to our Christian faith? How should we treat those who disagree? Tune in for a fascinating discussion of all these issues and more.
You can learn more about Dr. Hugh Ross's ministry at Reasons.org.
This episode first aired on February 4, 2021. Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Sundays 10-11pm. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210.
Learn more about what science and the Bible say about the age of the earth: https://EducateForLife.org/104preview
Christians who work in public schools are terrified of speaking up about their beliefs. They worry that if they say the wrong thing, it will cause backlash or even cost them their job, so many choose to say nothing at all. But in reality, not only is it acceptable for Christians to talk about their faith at school, in some cases it is required by the curriculum! — provided that they follow the proper guidelines for HOW to discuss it.
This week I talked to Eric Buehrer of Gateways To Better Education, an organization that equips public school educators, leaders, parents and students to protect and promote religious and academic freedom regarding the Bible and Christianity. We were also joined by my friend John Neill, a public school teacher who makes a point of living out his Christian faith on the job. We discuss what to do and what not to do in terms of discussing religion in public schools. You won't believe what is possible! All we need is for Christians to become aware of their rights, so they can, as John puts it, "go the speed limit."
You can learn more about Gateways To Better Education at GoGateways.org.
This episode first aired on Jan. 21, 2021
Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Sundays 10-11pm. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210.
Do you know how old the earth is? Depending on your worldview, you may answer this question differently. According to radio-isotope dating, it is about 4.6 Billion years old. But, according to a Biblical worldview, the earth is much younger. So how does radioisotope dating work? Are there any flaws in the methodology? Does it conclusively prove the earth could not possibly be young?
Today on Educate For Life, Kevin is speaking with Dr. Jay Wile. Dr. Jay Wile holds an earned Ph.D. from the University of Rochester in nuclear chemistry. He has presented numerous lectures on the topics of Nuclear Chemistry, Christian Apologetics, Homeschooling, and Creation vs. Evolution. He has published lots of articles on these subjects in nationally recognized journals and has authored or co-authored 13 award-winning science textbooks. He is best known as the author of award-winning elementary, junior, and senior high school science courses including the Science through HisStory, “Discovering Design with…”, and “Exploring Creation with…” series.
Having studied nuclear chemistry in detail, Dr. Jay Wile knows many of the ins and outs of how radio-isotope dating. He has witnessed the process of testing samples and then choosing which data points to use from that sample. In other words, he has watched scientists eliminate certain possible ages of a sample simply because it doesn’t make sense to those scientists. To simplify it, scientists are picking the age range of a sample instead of considering all the available data.
Tune in for a great episode. To view Dr. Jay Wile’s work and curriculum, head over to https://bereanbuilders.com. You can also check out https://blog.drwile.com/.
This episode first aired on Jan. 8th, 2021
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California is back in the purple tier because of a rise in Corona Virus cases. That means many restrictions are back in place. Restaurants can only serve meals outside, businesses can only operate at 25% capacity and kids must continue remote learning. What about churches? Where does God fit into these restrictions?
Today on Educate For Life, Pastor Jack Hibbs is here to describe how the Church plays a vital role in these troubling times. Pastor Jack Hibbs is passionate about life! This passion comes out of his deep understanding that God, who came to earth in human skin, has through Jesus Christ provided the way, the truth, and the life. Our relationship with God, broken because of our sin, can be restored through Him. Jesus said He came to give us an "abundant" life. That's real life done God's way!
Our relationship with Christ and His instructions about the Christian life should impact every area of our being. That's right! God's Word -- the Bible -- speaks to the real life issues we all face. Depression. Joy. Suffering. Forgiveness. Peace. Fulfillment.
Tune in for a great show of hope!
This episode first aired on Nov 20th, 2020
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With the election complete, there is much that is still uncertain. The winner is still unclear and the path to victory appears rocky. With all this uncertainty, where do we go from here? Are there things we should be prepared to face in the next four years? What should Christians expect to see? What should the priorities of Christians be?
Today on Educate For Life, Kevin has as his guest, Time Barton. Timothy Barton is the President of WallBuilders, a national pro-family organization that presents America’s forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on our religious, moral, and constitutional heritage. WallBuilders has been recognized from coast-to-coast for its work in education, history, law, and public policy, integrating the elements of Biblical faith and morality throughout all aspects of American life and culture.
Tim’s ability to tell the story of America’s past, while helping audiences understand how that connects to the present and what steps should be taken for the future, has inspired audiences nationwide. Tim has been a guest on numerous national television and radio programs including The Ben Shapiro Show, the Glenn Beck Program, Louder With Crowder, TBN, Andrew Wommack Ministries, Believer’s Voice of Victory, and many others.
Tune in for an episode full of hope! To learn more about Wallbuilders, head over to https://wallbuilders.com/.
This episode first aired on Nov 6th, 2020
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The Quran and the Bible both claim to be the word of God. So how do they stack up against each other? Do they confirm each other or directly contradict each other? Can the criticisms that have been applied to the Bible, such as textual criticism, be equally applied to the Quran.
If anyone knows the answers to these questions, if it Kevin’s guest, Dr. Jay Smith. Jay Smith is a Christian evangelist, apologist and polemicist. Since 1983, he has been a full-time missionary with the Brethren in Christ Mission with a focus on apologetics and polemics among the Muslims of London.
So much of what we have been told concerning how Islam began is proving, through historical research, to be quite false. In this session, Jay introduces some of the newest and most exciting research which is undoing Islam's historical credibility. This lack of historical credibility is one of Islam's greatest weaknesses and, Jay believes, will prove to be the religion's 'Achilles Heel' .
Tune in for a great episode!
This episode first aired on Oct 30th, 2020
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Bioethics is the application of ethics to the fields of medicine and healthcare. It affects different areas of scientific study when those scientific studies intersect with life. That’s where stem cell research, cloning and genetic modification come into play.
Today on Educate For Life, Kevin is joined by Alan Shlemon to delve into the topic of bioethics. Alan Shlemon has worked as an author and speaker for Stand to Reason since 2004. He trains Christians to share their convictions in a persuasive, yet gracious manner. Alan teaches about some of the most controversial issues of our time: abortion, evolution, homosexuality, bioethics, and Islam. He has been a guest on both radio and television, and has spoken to thousands of adults and students across the country at churches, conferences, and college campuses.
Stem cell research and cloning are cutting-edge issues, but ones that can be confusing to many Christians. Alan will help you understand the basic science behind these technologies and why scientists are keen on using them. Once you understand the procedures, it will become clear why some medical technologies are helpful and why some are hurtful. Plus, you’ll learn to persuasively share your convictions in a way that takes biblical and scientific principles on these issues seriously.
Tune in for a great episode! To learn more on this topic, check out https://www.str.org/bioethics
This episode first aired on Oct 30th, 2020
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Years ago, Becket Cook was a gay man in Hollywood who had achieved great success as a set designer in the fashion industry. He worked with stars and supermodels, traveling the world to design photo shoots for the likes of Vogueand Harper’s Bazaar. He attended award shows and parties at the homes of Hollywood Elites.
So what would cause someone to give up this lifestyle? Becket Cook met Jesus Christ. Becket chronicles his life journey and amazing testimony in his book, “A Change of Affection: A Gay Man's Incredible Story of Redemption”.
In A Change of Affection, Becket Cook shares his testimony as someone who was transformed by the power of the gospel. His dramatic conversion to Christianity and subsequent seminary training inform his views on homosexuality--personally, biblically, theologically, and culturally--and his compelling book guides readers through this complex and controversial issue while revealing how to lovingly engage with those who disagree.
Tune in for a great episode. To learn more, check out https://www.becketcook.com/bio
This episode first aired on Oct 24th, 2020
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We are now witnessing an unprecedented disaster. This disaster is like a tsunami in that it has appeared very suddenly and has swept across all the nations of the world, creating indescribable chaos and suffering in its wake. However, this disaster is man-made. It stems from the sexual revolution, and it is creating billions of victims. This disaster is the sexual holocaust.
Here today on Educate For Life, Kevin interviews the authors of the book “The Sexual Holocaust: A Global Crisis”, Dr. John Sanford and Bridgette Heap. What is the Sexual Holocaust? It is the pervasive ideology of “anything-goes” sexuality. Sanford and Heap theorize that this ideology stems from the era of the 1960’s and 70’s during what was known as the sexual revolution.
Sanford and Heap challenge the secular culture of unrestrained sexually. They explore what the harmful consequences of this culture are on our physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual well being. They also present ways that these harmful effects can be countered, treated and healed.
Tune in for a great episode. To learn more, check out https://www.sexualholocaust.org/
This episode first aired on Oct 17th, 2020
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The Deep State. Some say it is a conspiracy theory, while others fully believe in its existence. It’s hard to cut through the noise and determine what is fact and what is fiction. So is anything having to do with the deep state fact? What significance if anything does it have? Does the Bible have anything to say about it?
Today on Educate For Life, Kevin has as his guest Alex Newman. Alex Newman is an award-winning international journalist, educator, author, and consultant. Alex has written for a wide array of publications in the United States and abroad. He currently serves as a contributor to The Epoch Times, WND (World Net Daily), FreedomProject Media, The New American magazine, the Law Enforcement Intelligence Brief, and more.
Alex Newman has studied the Deep State for over 12 years. He has delved into the history and facts of the Deep State, a group of politicians, bureaucrats, and other government officials that use their influence and power to enact policies to gain even more influence and power. Alex sees a biblical connection when it comes to prophecies concerning the End Times and the governmental system of the Antichrist.
You don’t want to miss this episode. There is a ton of information to unpack. There is also much more information you can read at https://libertysentinel.org/
This episode first aired on Oct 3rd, 2020
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Most people are familiar with The Great Commission as written in the Bible in Matthew 26. But did you know there is another commission written earlier in the book? This first commission is very different from the Great Commission. So why is that?
Today on Educate For Life, Kevin speaks with Dr. James Fazio. He is the Dean of Bible and Theology and Professor of Biblical Studies at Southern California Seminary. James Fazio has been in the field of education for most of his life. Beginning in the public sector, James taught as a para-educator for the San Diego Unified City School District, working with special education students at Alexander Graham Bell Middle School (1995-2000) and afterwards Junipero Serra High (2000-2005). In 2010 James entered private Christian higher education, teaching undergraduate courses in biblical studies. In the next year, James accepted the position as Dean of the College at SCS.
Dr. James Fazio has an expertise in dispensationalism. Dispensationalism is a religious interpretive system and metanarrative for the Bible. It considers biblical history as divided by God into dispensations, defined periods or ages to which God has allotted distinctive administrative principles. Put simply, this means that God has interacted in different ways with people during different periods in history. This is crucial in understanding the difference between the two commissions and why that difference exists.
Tune in for a great episode. If you want to learn more about Dr. Fazio, check out https://www.socalsem.edu/dr-james-i-fazio-th-m-d-min/
This episode first aired on Sept 19th, 2020
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When “Lucy” was discovered, it was widely touted as a “missing link”. According to Evolution, the human species evolved from an ape-like ancestor about 6 million years ago. Lucy’s discovery was evidence that the evolutionary ape-to-man theory is scientifically correct. However, the validity of this missing link is now in question. Many other so-called missing links are also questionable or have been outright debunked. So are there any real missing links?
Today on Educate For Life, Kevin is talking with Christopher Rupe who co-authored the book “Contested Bones”. Chris Rupe is a biologist and graduated from SUNY Geneseo in 2009. Since 2011 Chris has been a Research Associate at FMS Foundation. Chris has researched a broad range of biological topics—ranging from the origin of life, to bacterial evolution, to whale evolution, to the famous riddle of “Haldane’s Dilemma.” Chris has published numerous articles on these topics.
For the last 5 years, Chris has been researching human evolution and the hominin fossil record. Chris has been studying paleoanthropology in depth—which has required the study of hundreds of technical papers and dozens of related books. Contested Bones is the result of more than four years of intense research into the primary scientific literature concerning those bones that are thought to represent transitional forms between ape and man. This book’s title reflects the surprising reality that all the famous “hominin” bones continue to be fiercely contested today—even within the field of paleoanthropology.
This work is unique in that it is the most comprehensive, systematic, and up-to-date book available that critically examines the major claims about the various hominin fossils. Even though the topic is technical, the book is accessible for a broad audience and is reported to be engaging even for nontechnical people.
Chris Rupe is also working on a documentary called “Dismantled: A Scientific Deconstruction of the Theory of Evolution. It is premiering October 9-11. Find out more at https://www.back2genesis.org/. Also, check out contestedbones.org. Get a $5.00 off coupon on softcover orders with code word: Educate4Life.
This episode first aired on Sept 12th, 2020
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Critical Race Theory, or CRT, is a theoretical and interpretive mode that examines the appearance of race and racism across dominant cultural modes of expression. In adopting this approach, CRT scholars attempt to understand how victims of systemic racism are affected by cultural perceptions of race and how they are able to represent themselves to counter prejudice.
So how does Critical Race Theory work in the real world? How does it compare to a worldview like the Christian world view? Today on Educate For Life, Kevin has as his guest, Dr. Joe Miller. He has almost a decade of experience as a teacher and administrator in Christian higher education. He has a diverse educational background and 20+ years of pastoral experience. He has authored multiple books and journal articles on topics such as church construction, leadership, history, and biblical theology.
Understanding Critical Race Theory is crucial to understanding current events in the United States and around the world. According to CRT, only the minority truly understands the nature of race and oppression. The systems in place are forms of oppression and must be overthrown because they are inherently racist. Even the use of logic is a form of oppression.
Tune in for a mind bending episode! To learn more about Dr. Joe Miller and his work, check out https://www.morethancake.org/
This episode first aired on August 22, 2020
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A 2016 LifeWay Research study found 1 in 5 Americans said they had read all of the Bible at least once. However, more than half said they have read little or none of it. “Churchgoers are ready to defend the Bible as true and as a faithful moral standard,” said Scott McConnell, executive director of LifeWay Research. “But most admit they stumble on understanding the specific meaning as they read.” So, how can you study the Bible effectively and gain understanding?
Today on Educate For Life, Kevin has as his guest Kay Arthur. Kay Lee Arthur (born November 11, 1933) is an international Bible teacher, four-time ECPA Christian Book Award winning author, and co-founder of Precept Ministries International. Kay teaches inductive Bible study, and has authored many inductive Bible study workbooks. The Inductive method of studying the Bible, is a set of steps to follow to "mine" the details of the given book under study.
Kay Arthur’s exciting, practical approach to studying the Bible has helped millions of people discover the truth of God’s Word for themselves over the past five decades. Tune in to hear more about effective ways to study the Bible and learn about Kay’s own journey to faith. To find out more, check out https://www.precept.org/
This episode first aired on July 28th, 2020
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According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, “While most abortion care is delivered in outpatient settings, in some cases care may be delivered in hospital-based settings or surgical facilities. To the extent that hospital systems or ambulatory surgical facilities are categorizing procedures that can be delayed during the COVID-19 pandemic, abortion should not be categorized as such a procedure. Abortion is an essential component of comprehensive health care. It is also a time-sensitive service for which a delay of several weeks, or in some cases days, may increase the risks or potentially make it completely inaccessible. The consequences of being unable to obtain an abortion profoundly impact a person’s life, health, and well-being.”
In other words, abortion is necessary while other medical procedures are not. Today on Educate For Life, Kevin speaks with Seth Gruber. The son of a pregnancy resource center director, Seth Gruber was raised in the pro-life movement and has been speaking publicly on behalf of unborn children since the age of 19. He has spoken across the U.S. educating and equipping pro-life advocates to be a gracious and persuasive voice for unborn children.
Seth travels and speaks in Protestant and Catholic high schools, churches, pro-life training seminars, and for pregnancy resource center banquets, engages in academic debate, and blogs and writes as cultural and political commentator. Seth is also the host of the podcast UnAborted! First gaining exposure during his college years, Seth founded and directed the Students for Life Club at Westmont College, a Christian liberal arts institution. While there, he conducted educational displays on campus to challenge the institution for their refusal to take a formal position on abortion. During the summer, Seth interned with a pro-life organization in Southern California, where he helped coordinate and conduct educational displays at over 10 universities and engaged with thousands of students on the topic of abortion. Upon graduation, Seth joined Life Training Institute as a pro-life speaker. He is now a nationally renowned speaker for life and is represented by the Ambassadors Speaker Bureau.
Tune in for a great episode and learn what you need to know about a Pro-Life worldview! To learn more about the Pro-Life position and Seth Gruber’s work, check out https://www.sethgruber.com/
This episode first aired on July 19th, 2020
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In this episode, we continue the conversation on Racism. Is racism systemic or does it occur in isolated pockets? Are there policies currently in place that are deliberately hurting minority groups? Are there cases where we confuse racism and prejudice? Most importantly, can we do anything to fix this?
Today on Educate For Life, Kevin is joined by Alfred Rowe II. Kevin and Alfred bumped into each other on Facebook. Alfred agreed to come on the show to share his perspective and his life experience. He and Kevin will discuss in depth these questions and many others. They will also discuss possible solutions.
This is an episode you don’t want to miss.
This episode first aired on July 12th, 2020
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Often, we can become stuck in our own bubbles, whether it is on a political view, or a religious view, or a particular interest. It is both good and uncomfortable to get outside that bubble and understand a different point of view.
Today on Educate For Life, Kevin has as his guest, Eric Young. Eric Young has worked in the government of San Diego for many years. He is the Director of Protocol for Mayor Faulconer And has worked extensively with the homeless and communities of San Diego. He has a unique knowledge on the problems that are challenging the African American communities around San Diego.
Eric Young will lay out what he sees as the main drivers of the current tensions going on in San Diego and around the country. He and Kevin will dialogue one what Eric sees as solutions going forward. This is an episode you don’t what to miss. To learn more, you can find his Facebook Page, The Young Black Sheep.
This episode first aired on June 26th, 2020
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In America, racism is currently front and center. It is important to start a dialogue and figure out where this stems from and what can be done to stop it.
Today on Educate For Life, Kevin sits down with his good friend William Clay, who is African American. This is about starting the conversation. Kevin and William will discuss this sensitive issue and will trade stories on their differing life experiences.
Tune in to hear a great conversation between two great people and learn more about a topic that everyone should know more about. Check out more at www.christislove.org
This episode first aired on June 12th, 2020
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Jon Steingard, the frontman of Christian rock group Hawk Nelson, has revealed that “he no longer believes in God” after spending his life as a devout Christian.
The Canadian musician went public with the revelation last week in a lengthy Instagram post admitting that he’d “been terrified” for a long time about being “transparent” with his fans about losing faith in his religion.
Today on Educate For Life, Kevin will tackle the questions that caused Jon Steingard to lose his faith. Why does God inflict pain on Job just to win a bet with Satan? Why does God order the Israelites to kill all the Canaanites? Isn’t that genocide? How could God ask Abraham to kill his son?
These are questions that many have and there are very good, logical answers. Tune in for the best episode yet and learn the answers you need to know.
This episode first aired on May 29th, 2020
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What is a meme? Chances are, you’ve seen at least one. It is an often humorous image or video clip accompanied by text. They spread rapidly around the internet. Do memes have anything to do with Christianity and apologetics? According to Jon McCray they do and can have a huge impact.
Today on Educate For Life, Kevin’s guest is Jon McCray. If you enjoy talking about Christianity, Christian Apologetics, current cultural issues, religion, politics, laughing, and stuff like that, Jon’s got you covered! Jon McCray takes on common memes that can create confusion in the minds of Christians. He dismantles the arguments behind the meme and presents a logical argument that a Christian can use in everyday life
Don’t worry, knowing how to meme is not required. Tune in for a great episode. Check out his youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1okSIA8UEY8OqvtjGHFvzA
This episode first aired on May 22nd, 2020
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A common argument for the truth of the resurrection is that the apostles all died as martyrs and there’s no reason they would have died for a lie. But how well does this argument hold up? What is the evidence that all the apostles died as martyrs? Is there any evidence?
Today on Educate For Life, Kevin talks with Sean McDowell. Sean has examined this topic in-depth and even wrote a book called “The Fate of the Apostles”.
Sean McDowell offers a comprehensive, historical analysis of the fate of the twelve disciples of Jesus along with the apostles Paul and James. McDowell assesses the evidence for each apostle's martyrdom as well as determining its significance to the reliability of their testimony. The willingness of the apostles to die for their faith is a popular argument in resurrection studies and McDowell offers insightful scholarly analysis of this argument to break new ground within the spheres of New Testament studies, Church History and apologetics.
Tune in for a great episode. To learn more about Sean McDowell and his many books, check out https://www.josh.org/
This episode first aired on May 8th, 2020
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Coronavirus is still front and center on the world stage. Times like these raise difficult and interesting questions. Where did this disease and many others come from. How could God allow such a deadly disease? How does the existence of disease fit with a biblical worldview?
Today on Educate For Life, Kevin has as his guest Dr. Alan Gillen. Dr. Alan Gillen will shed light on these and other intriguing questions. He shows that constantly mutating diseases are proof for devolution rather than evolution. Dr. Gillen shows that germs are the result of the literal Fall and Curse of creation as a result of man’s sin.
Dr. Gillen spent seven years in graduate study in zoology and medical microbiology at The Ohio State University, The University of Houston, and Baylor College of Medicine. His focus is on integrating creation themes with biology. He has written three books and two lab manuals on various biology topics. His books include The Human Body: An Intelligent Design, Body by Design: Fearfully & Wonderfully Made, and The Genesis of Germs.
Tune in for a very interesting show. To learn more about Dr. Gillen and his work, check out https://www.liberty.edu/health-sciences/biology-chemistry/faculty/alan-gillen/.
This episode first aired on May 4th, 2020
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Today on Educate For Life, we’re doing things a little differently. It’s going to be a debate over the existence of God. Kevin will argue for theism and lay out the proof for God’s existence.
Likewise, John Gleason will argue for the side of atheism and lay out his proof. Both Kevin and John will then rebut each other’s arguments. Then you’ll get to hear viewer submitted questions.
Tune in for a very interesting show.
This episode first aired on Apr 27, 2020
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Today on Educate For Life, Kevin talks with Natasha Crain. She is a national speaker, author of three books, and blogger whose passion is to equip Christian parents to raise kids with an understanding of how to make a case for and defend their faith in an increasingly secular world. Whether you have young kids, teens, adult kids or grandkids, you'll find resources here to better equip you for the challenges of discipleship today.
Talking about Jesus and God can be difficult. There are many important topics and explaining them can be challenging. Natasha Crain has literally written the book on the most important conversations to have with your kids and how to strengthen their faith. She will show you how to engage with your kids and get them to think critically about these questions they’re bound to encounter.
Check out more information about Natasha and the resources she has available at http://christianmomthoughts.com/
This episode first aired on Apr 27, 2020
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The virus known as COVID-19 is currently causing a pandemic . There is a lot that we have learned about it and a lot we still don’t know about it.
Today on Educate For Life, Ken has as his guest Dr. Olen R Brown. Dr. Brown will talk about COVID-19 and break it down in simple terms. What causes it? What do we know about it? What do we not know?
Dr. Olen R. Brown, PhD (Microbiology) is a board certified Diplomate in Toxicology and member of the Standards of Knowledge Committee . With broad teaching and research experience, Dr. Brown has dedicated over 35 years to the Life Sciences with a focus on Human Medicine using the disciplines of bacteriology, virology, immunology, epidemiology, biochemistry, physiology, analytical chemistry, toxicology and environmental sciences. Dr. Brown currently is a scientific consultant to corporations and universities.
Dr. Brown is an invited peer reviewer for federal agencies (NIH, NIEHS, CDC, EPA, Superfund, ATSDR and others) and reviewer for the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Books and Films. He is also an invited reviewer of submitted papers for various scientific journals including regularly for the American Chemical Society publications and serves as judge of submitted abstracts for the Society of Free Radical Biology and Medicine.
Tune in and learn more about COVID and viruses in general and perhaps get answers to questions that you have.
This episode first aired on Apr 17, 2020
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The world is blind...then one boy is born with sight.
Nestled in a mountain haven, the remaining people of the world live in a village that is ordinary but strict. A severe peace must be kept severely, as they say. It's all that keeps them from descending into the chaos that claimed the world a hundred years ago.
Led by the Prophet Valdas and his Regents, the villagers work, play, marry, and have families. They gather in ceremony once a year to celebrate their Day of Remembrance. Life is planned, precise, and predictable until the special abilities of eleven-year-old Andrius threaten to undermine it all.
Today on Educate For Life, meet the author of this epic new novel. W. A. Fulkerson was born and raised in San Diego, California. He is an avid reader long with being a prolific author of 11 books. He enjoys J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Isaac Asimov, Michael Crichton, John Donne, Pablo Neruda, and so many others.
Tune in for a behind the scenes look at the writing of “For Whom the Sun Sings” including some thrilling stories of real life inspirations for the book. To learn more about W. A. Fulkerson and his work, head over to https://wafulkerson.com/
This episode first aired on Mar 22, 2020.
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Soul, in religion and philosophy, the immaterial aspect or essence of a human being, that which confers individuality and humanity, often considered to be synonymous with the mind or the self. In theology, the soul is further defined as that part of the individual which partakes of divinity and often is considered to survive the death of the body.
But how do we tell that the soul exists? Are we purely physical beings or is there some immaterial force that makes us who we are independent of our physical being? Today on Educate For Life to debate the existence of the soul, Kevin has as his guest, Eric Hernandez.
Eric Hernandez is a dynamic evangelist and apologist with a heart for proclaiming the gospel and defending his faith on theological and philosophical grounds. He is a licensed minister, certified formation therapist, and the Apologetics Lead for The Baptist General Convention of Texas. Eric is well respected and sought after for his evangelistic messages, expository ability, and insight into apologetics.
He has spoken and debated on a public level at university and college campuses where he adamantly and adequately defends the Christian faith against atheist, agnostic, and deistic professors of different worldviews. He holds an associate degree in social science, a bachelor degree in theology, a certificate in apologetics from Biola University, and is currently enrolled at Dallas Baptist University. He is the founder of Eric Hernandez Ministries which encompasses speaking engagements, apologetic seminars, training courses, and debates. He is married to Kendall Hernandez, and the two are the proud parents of Adyson Grace and Hudson Ryan.
Tune in for an exciting and very informative episode
This episode first aired on Feb 23, 2020
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Marcus Preciado was born in Panama the son of a Special Forces, Green Beret. As an Army Brat, he grew up bouncing back and forth between Panama and North Carolina. He eventually finished his last years of high school in Santa Barbara.
He attended San Diego State University, where he played football, studied business, and met his wife Tracey. Marcus spent the first part of his professional career in the corporate world leading sales teams at Enterprise Rent-a-car and Owens Corning.
His last ten years were spent at the Rock Church where he had a dramatic impact on the ministry and community as Director of Sports before transitioning to the role of Director of Strategic Relationships.
Marcus founded and runs Cielo Sports. Cielo Sports mentors athletes and coaches at all levels. They invest in the lives of others to help them grow and mature in their knowledge and love of Jesus Christ.
As these men and women draw closer to God, they, in turn, use their platforms to impact others while pointing them to Christ's life-changing love. Through biblical discipleship, the athletes and coaches become spiritual leaders within their teams, communities, and most importantly their homes.
To learn more about Cielo Sports, check out https://www.cielosports.org/. Tune in for a great and inspirational episode.
This episode first aired on Feb 16, 2020
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Today on Educate For Life, Kevin interviews Greg Koukl. Greg started out thinking he was too smart to become a Christian and ended up giving his life for the defense of the Christian faith. A central theme of Greg's speaking and writing is that Christianity—if it's properly understood and properly communicated—makes the most sense of the world as we find it.
Greg is the author of Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions. In a world increasingly indifferent to Christian truth, followers of Christ need to be equipped to communicate with those who do not speak their language or accept their source of authority. In Tactics, 10th Anniversary Edition, Gregory Koukl demonstrates how to artfully regain control of conversations, keeping them moving forward in constructive ways through thoughtful diplomacy. You'll learn how to stop challengers in their tracks and how to turn the tables on questions or provocative statements. Most important, you'll learn how to get people thinking about Jesus. Tactics provides the game plan for communicating the compelling truth about Christianity with confidence and grace.
Tune in for a great conversation and learn different tactics for how to share your faith. Check out https://www.str.org/ to purchase the book or just find out more information.
This episode first aired on Feb 16, 2020
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Recent data collected by the U.S. Department of Education shows that homeschooling has grown by 61.8 percent over the last decade. Now 2 million kids—or 4 percent of the total youth population in the United States—are homeschooled.
Today on Educate For Life Kevin talks with David Nunnery. David and Leslie Nunnery are the founders of Teach Them Diligently. Convinced of the Holy Spirit’s leading them to home educate their children in 2010, they formed Teach Them Diligently in 2011, and have since hosted more than fifteen TTD Conventions across the United States allowing them to share their ministry with nearly a million people.
Teach Them Diligently is a Christian homeschool organization seeking to provide homeschooling families with resources and encouragement. They host several homeschool conventions each year in the eastern U.S., provide resources through their website teachthemdiligently.net, and support the community on Facebook and through our membership website teachthemdiligently365.com.
Tune in for a great episode and check out https://teachthemdiligently.net to learn more.
This episode first aired on Feb 9, 2020
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Today on Educate For Life, Kevin has as his guest, Congressman Brian Jones. Brian W. Jones was elected in 2018 to serve California’s 38th Senate district. He is Chair of the Senate Republican Caucus. Prior to serving in the Senate, Jones was a Santee City Council Member for eight years from 2001 to 2010 then again from 2017 to 2018. Jones was the representative for the 71st Assembly District from 2010 to 2016.
Jones grew up in the district and attended Santee Elementary, Cajon Park Middle School, and Santana High School. He continued his education at Grossmont College before earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration at San Diego State University.
Some of his legislative priorities during his Assembly years were lowering taxes, creating an economic environment for small businesses to thrive, supporting our Armed Forces and our veterans, and protecting our Second Amendment rights. Jones' legislative achievements include the introduction and co-authorship of "Made in America" legislation, which makes it easier for manufacturers to do business in California, legislation to support the growing craft beverage industry in California, and legislation allowing non-motorized vehicles such as scooters, bicycles, and wheelchairs in skate parks. He became well known for his annual Second Amendment Awareness event, which educated his constituents on their Second Amendment rights and helped attendees learn how to control a firearm safely.
Jones’ commitment to improving the lives of all Californians resulted in many awards including California Rifle and Pistol Association Outstanding Leader (2016), the Civil Justice Association of California Civil Justice Leadership Award (2015), the California Society for Respiratory Care Legislator of the Year (2015), the California Chiropractor Association Chiropractic Champion Award (2014), Lakeside Chamber of Commerce Legislator of the Year (2014), and Tech America's "Tech Champion" (2012).
Brian Jones is now running for the 50th congressional district in the U.S. Senate. To learn more about Brian Jones, check out https://www.electbrianjones.com/about-brian
This episode first aired on Jan 11, 2020
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Today on Educate For Life, Kevin has as his guest, Dr. David Wood. David Wood is from Acts17 Apologetics, a ministry that presents the truth of the gospel to Muslims using Apologetics.
David has an impressive testimony, having come from an atheist background. He witnessed to one of his colleagues, Nabeel, who was a Muslim and became a Christian. Nabeel worked with David at Acts17 Apologetics.
David and Kevin will discuss the differences between Islam and Christianity and which makes more sense based on the evidence. Tune in for a great show.
To learn more about David Wood and Acts17, check out http://Acts17.org.
This episode first aired on Dec 28, 2019
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Today on Educate For Life, Kevin has as his guest, Vocab Malone. He specializes in urban apologetics. Apologetics is the art of defending a belief system like Christianity through reason and evidence. However, urban apologetics is specifically geared towards addressing issues that are unique to urban environments. Some of these include social justice, slavery, and many other hot button issues.
VOCAB MALONE was born and raised on the south side of Columbus, Ohio. He holds a Master’s Degree from Phoenix Seminary and is a doctoral student at Talbot School of Theology. Vocab’s ministry focus is urban apologetics and cultural worldview analysis. Vocab has done a number of debates and dialogues with Muslims, atheists, and “Hebrew Israelites”.
Vocab is an adoptive father who enjoys coffee, ComiCon life, and Old School nostalgia. He is a member of First Arabic Baptist Arizona and the author of ‘Barack Obama vs the Black Hebrew Israelites: Introduction to the History & Beliefs of 1West Hebrew Israelism’.
Vocab Malone will give you a first hand account on how to deal with hard topics that often arise in urban settings and how to reach out to people better. If you want to learn more, checkout Malone’s youtube channel at https://youtube.com/vocabmalone/
This episode first aired on Dec 7, 2019
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In about 30 A.D., Jesus Christ was crucified. Three days later he rose from the dead. The only evidence? The recorded writings of his followers. Is it possible to solve this cold case nearly 2,000 years later and determine whether or not it’s true?
Kevin’s guest, J. Warner Wallace believes so. J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker and best-selling author. He continues to consult on cold-case investigations while serving as a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He is also an adjunct professor of apologetics at Biola University and a faculty member at Summit Ministries. J. Warner became a Christ-follower at the age of thirty-five after investigating the claims of the New Testament gospels using his skill set as a detective. He eventually earned a Master’s Degree in Theological Studies from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary.
J. Warner has appeared on television and radio, explaining the role that evidence plays in the Christian definition of “faith” and defending the historicity of Jesus, the reliability of the Bible and the truth of the Christian worldview. Jim also speaks at churches, retreats and camps as he seeks to help people become confident Christian case makers. J. Warner’s book, Cold-Case Christianity, provides readers with ten principles of cold case investigations and utilizes these principles to examine the reliability of the gospel eyewitness accounts. In God’s Crime Scene, he investigates eight pieces of evidence in the universe to make the case for God’s existence. In Forensic Faith, J. Warner makes the case for a more reasonable, evidential Christian faith.
If anyone can make a case for the reasonableness of Christianity, it is J. Warner Wallace. Tune in for a great episode and learn how a former atheist and cold case detective came to the conclusion that Jesus is for real.
This episode first aired on Dec 7, 2019
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Meet Phil Ortiz. He is an El Cajon City Councilman and business owner. He was appointed to the city council after the former council member resigned.
Ortiz is also a strong Christian. Ortiz is no stranger to community service. He is on the San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce board of directors and is a founding member of the El Cajon Community Clean Up Group. He is on the stakeholder committee of the Forester Creek Project overseen by the San Diego River Park Foundation.
Ortiz grew up in Santee and holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice administration from San Diego State and a master’s degree in organizational management with an emphasis on public administration from Ashford University.
Along with three business partners, Ortiz has run New Earth Energy Specialists since 2015. The company specializes in diagnostic and performance testing on homes to see how well their insulation, heating and air conditioning work. The business works with general contractors to be sure homes are energy-efficient and compliant with California laws.
He is running for city council again in 2020. Tune in for more information. https://www.facebook.com/ElectPhilOrtiz/
This episode first aired on Oct 26, 2019
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Imagine having your arm bitten off by a shark. How would you cope with the pain and shock of losing a limb? Today on Educate For Life, Kevin has as his guest Bethany Hamilton better known as the soul surfer.
Known most notably as one of the biggest comeback stories of our era, Bethany Hamilton has become synonymous with inspiration. Her story of determination, faith, and hope has resounded in encouragement worldwide. At the age of 13 as a rising surf star, Bethany lost her left arm to a 14-foot tiger shark, which seemed to end her dream career. However, one month after the attack, Bethany returned to surfing and within two years had won her first national surfing title.
Bethany’s foundation of faith has been her backbone; her source of truth, hope, and strength. At 17 years old, she realized her dream of surfing professionally and she is still an active surf competitor to this day. Bethany has been able to touch a large number of people with her faith message, charitable efforts, and overall spirit. Her greatest joy is being a wife and mother, and she continues to touch and inspire lives globally as a professional surfer, author and motivational speaker. She currently has her own blog and online course on helping others become unstoppable.
Tune in for a very inspirational story and learn more about resources available to you to help you to live unstoppable. Find out more at https://bethanyhamilton.com/biography/
This episode first aired on Oct 26, 2019
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Charles Darwin popularized the idea of Evolution with his theory on Natural Selection. Over the years scientists have put forth evidence in support of Evolution. One of these pieces of proof are vestigial organs. These are supposedly left over pieces from our Evolutionary past.
The appendix is often put forth as an example of a vestigial organ that has no purpose. However, recent research has shown that it acts as a “safe house” for beneficial bacteria that our gut needs to function.
Today on Educate For Life, Kevin has as his guest, Dr. Jerry Bergman. Jerry Bergman has taught biology, genetics, chemistry, biochemistry, anthropology, geology, and microbiology at Northwest State College in Archbold OH for over 25 years. He has 9 degrees, including 7 graduate (= ‘post-graduate’ in some non-US systems) degrees. Dr Bergman is a graduate of Medical College of Ohio, Wayne State University in Detroit, The University of Toledo, and Bowling Green State University. He has over 800 publications in 12 languages and 20 books and monographs. He has also taught at the Medical College of Ohio where he was a research associate in the department of experimental pathology, and he also taught 6 years at the University of Toledo, and 7 years at Bowing Green State University.
Among his books is a monograph on peer evaluation published by the College Student Journal Press, a Fastback on the creation-evolution controversy published by Phi Delta Kappa, a book on vestigial organs with Dr George Howe (‘Vestigial Organs’ are Fully Functional), a book on psychology and religious cults, a book on religious discrimination published by Onesimus Press, and a book on mental health published by Claudius Verlag in München. He has also published a college textbook on evaluation (Boston, Houghton Mifflin Co.), and has contributed to dozens of other textbooks. He was also a consultant for over 20 science text books, mostly biology and biochemistry.
Tune in to learn about irrefutable proof that evolution is not scientific. In fact, he knows many people who have come to Christianity through the study of science. You don’t want to miss this.
This episode first aired on Oct 12, 2019
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Hermeneutics is a method of interpretation, particularly of the Bible. This method is very important in how one reads the Bible. Every denomination has its own method of interpreting and reading the Bible. So how do you know which one is correct?
Today on Educate For Life, Kevin has as his guest Dr. John Yeo. Dr. John J. Yeo serves at Southern California Seminary as Professor of Old Testament. His primary interests lie within Old Testament interpretation and Biblical Theology.
Prior to coming to SCS, Dr. Yeo was Assistant Professor of Old Testament and Academic Dean at Reformed Theological Seminary in Atlanta, GA and Associate Professor of Old Testament at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX. He is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and the Society of Biblical Literature. Dr. Yeo has also ministered to youth and college students for ten years as well as serving as an assistant and interim pastor in Northern Virginia and Southern California.
Dr. Yeo is here to talk about his own journey through different ways of understanding the Bible, including Reformed Theology. Tune in to hear how he puzzled through these different interpretations.
This episode first aired on Oct 5, 2019
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There are 1.8 billion muslims world wide. In the United States there are roughly 3,450,000. It is the world’s second largest religion. These numbers are still growing.
Today on Educate Life, Kevin has as his guest Sam Shamoun. Sam Shamoun is a Christian Apologist to Islam. Additionally, he engages in debates as an informed apologist refuting accusations and attacks leveled by Muslims against Christianity.
Sam is associated with the site http://answeringislam.net. Sam shares many known and little known facts about Islam and the Quran and demonstrates how they differ from Christianity and the Bible. He also makes many arguments for why Christianity is true and Islam is not.
Tune in for a great episode and learn more about Islam and how it compares to Christianity.
This episode first aired on Sept 21, 2019
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Constant arguing is among the top five reasons for divorce. One or both of the spouses will feel like they are not being heard or appreciated. Constant arguing is unhealthy for a relationship. However, some conflict is actually healthy in a relationship.
Today on Educate For Life, Kevin Conover has as his guest Dr. Greg Smalley from Focus On The Family. Based on years of counseling, research, and success stories, Dr. Greg Smalley teaches how to use marital conflict as a way to deepen and strengthen relationships.
Dr. Greg Smalley serves as the Vice President of Marriage at Focus on the Family. In this role, he develops and oversees initiatives that prepare individuals for marriage, strengthen and nurture existing marriages and help couples in marital crises. Prior to joining Focus, Smalley worked for the Center for Relationship Enrichment at John Brown University and as President of the National Institute of Marriage. He is the author of 12 books including Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage and Fight Your Way to a Better Marriage, and he is the co-author of The DNA of Relationships for Couples.
Tune in for a great episode. To learn more, check out https://www.focusonthefamily.com/contributors/greg-smalley/
This episode first aired on Sept 14, 2019
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Today on Educate For Life, Kevin talks with Kanten Russell. A long-time fixture in the professional skateboarding world, Kanten is a Design Project Manager for New Line Skateparks Inc. Growing up in Southern California—the birthplace of skateboarding—Kanten quickly became a leading figure in the region’s skateboarding scene and was a professional skateboarder for 12 years, traveling all over the world. He transitioned into Skate Park design professionally for the last 13 years and has his own line of Skateboards, Clothing, and Accessories for The Motif Brand.
Kanten has also been to prison. As a guest, that is. He visited Donovan State prison. As a Christian, he was able to share his life experience and how he used his faith and passion for skateboarding to keep his life on the right track and avoid the pitfalls of life.
He works with churches and other organizations designing and building skate parks for kids so that they can do something they love and stay out of trouble. He says being a Christian is like being a skateboarder. No matter how many times you fall down, the important things is that you get back up no matter how painful it is. The key is to live life God’s way.
Tune in for an inspirational episode. To find out more about Kanten Russell and what he does, check out http://kantenrussell.com
This episode first aired on Aug 24, 2019
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Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species is considered one of history’s most influential books and has become the foundation of evolutionary biology. But what if Darwin was looking at the same evidence today using modern science; would his conclusions be the same?
Today on Educate For Life, Kevin’s guest is Dr. Nathaniel Jeanson. Dr. Nathaniel Jeanson holds a PhD in cell and developmental biology from Harvard University. He serves as a research biologist, author, and speaker with Answers in Genesis and formerly conducted research with the Institute for Creation Research.
Dr. Jeanson will describe for you how Darwin’s theory is falling apart and the tide is turning toward Creation Science. One common objection against Creation Science is that it doesn’t make any predictions. Not only is that objection false, the predictions that are being made are coming true. Dr. Jeanson lists several predictions in his book, “Replacing Darwin”. He continues to work on research that continues to prove those predictions.
Tune in for a great episode. To learn more about Dr. Jeanson and read some of his research articles, check out https://answersingenesis.org/bios/nathaniel-jeanson/
This episode first aired on Aug 24, 2019
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In today’s world, aggression seems to be at an all time high. It seems like everyone is offended by practically everything. In order to fit in, you got to be woke and speak your truth and shout down anyone who opposes you. However, this strategy doesn’t work in any kind of human relationship or any kind of real world situation. If you're a parent, raising kids in this kind of environment is daunting. The solution is to raise your kids to be emotionally resilient.
Today on Educate For Life, Kevin’s guest is Brooks Gibbs. Brooks Gibbs is an award-winning social skills educator. He is a popular youth speaker who's presented 2,500 speeches. His viral videos have been translated into 20 languages and amassed more than 200 million views. He specializes in teaching youth how to be emotionally resilient and inspires them to live by the Golden Rule.
Brooks teaches students two basic principles:
• Don’t get upset (Emotional Resilience)
• Treat them like a friend (The Golden Rule)
Most youth aggression is non-criminal and consists of name calling, social exclusion, rumors, etc. These behaviors are inevitable between siblings at home and peers at school. Despite the pettiness of these behaviors, they can do tremendous emotional harm to a student. Brooks teaches students how to protect their emotions from the effects of these behaviors through emotional resilience. He also communicates the genius of The Golden Rule. This social instruction teaches students how to make friends and also manage their perceived enemies. The Golden Rule takes advantage of the law of reciprocity, and as students learn to treat others as friends, this positive behavior becomes the social norm.
Tune in for an engaging episode. To learn more about Brooks and his program, check out https://www.brooksgibbs.com
This episode first aired on Aug 3rd, 2019
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Nephilim are mentioned three times in the Bible. There is a lot of mystery surrounding who or what they were. Some theories claim that they are aliens. They point to the root word in Hebrew which means “fallen one” meaning they fell from the sky. However, that may not be accurate. The true root word may be an Aramaic term that simply means “giant”.
Today on Educate For Life, Kevin has as his guest Tim Chaffey. Tim Chaffey has written the book, literally, on the subject. It is called “Fallen: The Sons of God and the Nephilim”. Genesis 6 introduces two of the most mysterious groups in all of Scripture: the sons of God and the Nephilim (or giants). Scholars have been divided over this issue since the early days of the church. Were the sons of God really fallen angels that married women or were they something else? Were the Nephilim the offspring of the unions between the sons of God and women or were they already around prior to these marriages? Why were they on the earth again after the Flood?
Find out the truth about two of the greatest mysteries in Scripture as Tim clears up the misconceptions and presents one of the most detailed and scholarly studies ever done on this subject. You may never look at the Old Testament the same way again.
Tune in for a great episode that unpacks a biblical mystery and sheds light on the subject. If you want to learn more, check out http://midwestapologetics.org.
This episode first aired on Aug 3rd, 2019
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Today on Educate For Life, Kevin has two great guests to discuss the interesting connection between science and ministry. How do you get a scientist and a pastor to team up?
Dr. Anthony Silvestro grew up in a Roman Catholic family. His love for science began at an early age. Throughout his early years of education, he excelled in both mathematics and science. As a result, the secular world accomplished its goal: he became an evolutionist by the time he completed his ninth-grade biology class. This became the start of his fast-paced drift away from God. Years later after meeting his wife Julie, who was also raised Roman Catholic, God got ahold of Dr. Silvestro. On a trip to a medical conference he visited the Creation Museum and discovered that he needed to rethink everything he thought he knew about evolution. Today, he is a creationist working with churches to equip them to defend a biblical worldview.
Andrew Rappaport is the founder and president of Striving for Eternity Ministries and the executive director of the Christian Podcast Community. He is the host of several podcasts; Andrew Rappaport's Rapp Report, Andrew Rappaport's Rapp Report Daily, Apologetics Live, and So You Want to be a Podcaster. Andrew is the author of the books What Do They Believe, which is a systematic theology of the major western religions, and What Do We Believe, which is a systematic theology of the Christian faith. He also contributed to other books like On the Origins of Kinds and Sharing the Good News with Mormons. Andrew established Equip Conferences (formally Spread the Fire), evangelism training and outreach events. He is the instructor for the Striving for Eternity Academy, an online school that teaches hermeneutics and systematic theology.
Tune in for a great episode packed full of information.
This episode first aired on July 6, 2019
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Imagine you are a young kid and you start having out of body experiences. You travel the world and visit people you’ve never known. You talk to spirits both human and animal. Some of you might be freaked out and some of you might be thinking that would be pretty cool. This has been the real life experience of Strat Goodhue as part of the New Age movement.
Strat Goodhue was born and raised in Hawaii. He graduated from Kalaheo High School in Kailua, and went to college in Hawaii and California. He didn't have any real goals in life, and being a product of the public school system, he believed that people evolved by random chance from primordial goo and he didn't think life had meaning or purpose. His life was radically changed at the age of 30, when he entered into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Strat is currently pastoring a Calvary Chapel church plant in Renton, Washington. Tune in for a powerful episode exploring the New Age movement and the spirit realm. If you want to find out more about Strat Goodhue and his experiences, check out https://howtoknowthewillofgod.com.
This episode first aired on July 22, 2019
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Cindi’s Hope is a Christian ministry working in Africa to rescue children from human trafficking. They rescue orphans from war torn countries including Rwanda, Uganda, and the Sudan. The ministry provides these children with safety, housing and quality education.
Today, Cindi’s Hope provides a quality Christian education, nutritious meals, love, and encouragement to nearly 200 children in 2 different centers in Kenya and our Primary School in Rwanda. Cindi’s Hope is active and growing in many different communities. Children, families, and entire communities are being transformed through continuing education and Christ’s love.
While the children are first rescued from their situations by the Kenyan government, they do not offer assistance or resources to Cindi’s Hope. Free education is offered at the Cindi's Hope Primary schools. Therefore funding must come from outside sources. Help Cindi to provide much-needed food, clothing, and infrastructure for the Cindi's Hope Academys.
Tune in to learn more or head over to https://www.cindis-hope.org
This episode first aired on May 11, 2019
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Awana is a world-wide nonprofit ministry focused on providing Bible-based evangelism and discipleship solutions for ages 2-18. As the global leader in child and youth discipleship, Awana gives children the opportunity to know, love and serve Jesus, no matter their background.
Today on Educate For Life, Kevin has as his guests Tim Sandvall and Michael Sims. Tim Sanvall has been with Awana for 5 years but has been engaged in Awana every since he was eight years old. Michael has been involved with Awana for 24 years.
Awana stands for Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed. They have programs in 120 countries. They are focused on Evangelism and Discipleship. The key to this is scripture memorization. Through this method Awana has seen incredible expansion. Today more than 50,000 churches and 330,000 leaders partner with Awana to reach more than 4 million children around the world.
Tune in to hear more. Head over to http://awana.org to check it out.
This episode first aired on May 11, 2019
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Anxiety is on the rise. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18.1% of the population every year. Anxiety disorders develop from a complex set of risk factors, including genetics, brain chemistry, personality, and life events. It is also not uncommon that those who suffer from anxiety also suffer from depression.
To help untangle the web of anxiety, Kevin has as his guest, Dr. Esther Yi. Dr. Yi earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor in Asian studies (emphasis in Korean) from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She received both her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and Doctorate in Psychology from Southern California Seminary Graduate School of Behavioral Sciences.
She has experience working with adolescent and adult survivors of sex trafficking. She currently works with domestic violence offenders and provides therapy to those that are struggling with drug and alcohol addictions. She also understands anxiety.
She will present some simple techniques to help short circuit anxiety and help minimize its effects on you and those around you. To learn more, visit rhombuscounseling.comTune in for a great episode.
This episode first aired on Apr 21, 2019
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“Religion is for the weak minded.” That is the mindset among many who are non-religious or atheist. Kevin’s guest, Mary Jo Sharp, thought exactly that. But then she discovered otherwise. How does that happen?
Mary Jo is a former atheist from the Pacific Northwest, who thought religion was odd at best. But then she went looking for answers to her questions and she found the answers in the Bible.
She now holds a Masters in Christian Apologetics and is an assistant professor of apologetics at Houston Baptist University. Several years ago, a friend asked her,”Why would a woman want to go to a session on apologetics?” Her question hit me like a load of bricks. She was so excited about finding answers to her doubts that she had never considered there was a lack of women in this field (or, as the question implies, a lack of interest from women). She came to discover, however, it is not so much a lack of interest as it is a lack of acquaintance.
She finds that apologetics serves us in three ways: it answers doubts, builds confidence and changes our lives. Apologetics is a field that handles the difficult questions people have regarding belief in God. Some of those questions include: 1) How can anyone say God is good, when there is so much evil in the world? 2) How do I know that Jesus rose from the dead? 3) Why should I trust the Bible? and 3) How do I know God exists? Unanswered questions may eventually lead to doubt. Those doubts, after festering for many years, can lead a person to live a defeated life; one that lacks the power of the Lord Jesus Christ. Further, a person cannot reasonably trust God if they do not know whether or not He exists: in bigger things such as salvation, or even in smaller things found in daily living. Yet, when a person begins to answer their doubts those answers can build their confidence in what they believe. As a person gains confidence in their faith, that confidence can begin to change their lives.
Tune in for a great show!
This episode first aired on Apr 14, 2019
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In 509 BC, the Roman Republic was born. The Romans established a republic, a government in which citizens elected representatives to rule on their behalf. A republic is quite different from a democracy, in which every citizen is expected to play an active role in governing the state. This is the governmental model America’s Founding Fathers chose to emulate.
Because of the close similarities between Rome and America some use it as a model to predict what the fate of America may be. Is America fated to fall and repeat the same mistakes as those of the Roman Republic? Here today on Educate For Life, Kevin has as his guest Professor Edward Watts.
Professor Watts received his PhD in History from Yale University in 2002. His research interests center on the intellectual and religious history of the Roman Empire and the early Byzantine Empire. His first book, City and School in Late Antique Athens and Alexandria (University of California Press, 2006), explains how the increasingly Christian upper class of the late antique world used a combination of economic and political pressures to neutralize pagan elements of the traditional educational system.
His second book, Riot in Alexandria: Historical Debate in Pagan and Christian Communities (University of California Press, 2010), uses Greek, Latin, Coptic, and Syriac sources to reconstruct an Alexandrian riot that erupted in 486 AD. Riot received a 2010 PROSE Award Honorable Mention in Classics and Ancient History. His third book, The Final Pagan Generation (University of California Press, 2015) offers a generational history of the men born in the 310s that traces the experience of living through the fourth century’s dramatic religious and political changes. It was awarded the 2015 Phi Alpha Theta Best Subsequent Book Prize. His fourth book, Hypatia: The Life and Legend of an Ancient Philosopher (Oxford University Press, 2017) recounts the life of an important female philosopher whose work redefined philosophy and whose death resonated as a symbol of dramatic religious and social change in the early fifth century. He is also the author of Mortal Republic: How Rome Fell into Tyranny (Basic Books, 2018).
This episode first aired on Mar 2, 2019
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Recently in the news there has been the story of the ISIS bride. Hoda Muthana left Alabama at the age of 19 to join ISIS of her own free will. Now she wants to come home, with her young son, but whether she will be able to get back into the United States is completely out of her hands.
Muthana, now 24, insists she has the right to come back, and she's pleading for a second chance. The Trump administration, however, does not consider her a U.S. citizen.
So, should she be allowed to return to the US? Here today on Educate For Life is Pastor George Saieg to provide a unique perspective on this story.Born and raised in Sudan Pastor George Saieg is all too familiar with Islam. Now the founder and director of Ministry to Muslims, his lifelong experiences with Islam have given him a burden to reach Muslims with the truth of the Gospel.
God revived Saieg’s passion in 2001, with a vision. While Saieg stood in a shopping center parking lot in Southern California, he envisioned a tent over flowing with Muslims that needed to hear the truth. Saieg immediately asked the parking lot owner for some space to hold a book fair. The man granted his request and went a step further – he provided a location for an Arabic Christian bookstore.
Just a few weeks later the attack on 9/11 occurred and George realized his calling to expose Islam’s deceptive teachings while also mobilizing American Christians to reach out to their Muslim neighbors. Soon after, he began a Weekly Outreach to Islamic Centers and has been training Christians to share their faith ever since. God has given George a platform speaking in churches and at conferences all across the US. In 2006, George was ordained as a pastor.
To learn more about Pastor Saieg’s ministry and how to reach out to Muslims, check out https://www.ministrytomuslims.com.
This episode first aired on Feb 27, 2019
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Teachers in America are under attack by the very organization that was set up to protect them. There are stories nation wide of teachers who have been harassed and intimidated by the Teachers Unions. But now that the Janus Case has passed, those teachers now have the freedom to leave the union but still many do not.
Here on Educate For Life today Kevin has as his guest Rebecca Friedricks to help break it all down and explain what is actually going on. Rebecca Friedrichs has been an elementary school educator in Southern California for 28 years. Since the first day of her career in 1988, she’s been concerned about the policies and politics of the teachers’ union she’s forced to financially support.
Although she “opted out” of the political dues for the first ten years of her career, she later joined as a full member in order to gain a voice because “agency fee payers” lose all rights of membership, including the right to voice their opinions and vote within collective bargaining.
She served on her local union board for three years with hopes that union representatives would listen to common sense and reason in order to bring about positive change in her district and in union expenditures of members’ dues. She discovered that many union representatives agreed with her concerns, but to her disappointment, she was unable to make any positive impact because even the union representatives were afraid to speak up to union bosses. Rebecca knows from personal experience that even union representatives have no real voice in union policies, and are bullied and silenced if they dare to question the unions’ narrow views.
To learn more go to http://ForKidsandCountry.org
This episode first aired on Mar 9, 2019
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Polls suggest that 45% of Americans believe in ghosts. Around the world there is rich lore of people encountering entities or the spirits of loved ones long gone. Yet in today’s culture of materialism and science, the majority of people believe that the paranormal does not exist.
So, what, if any, is the evidence that the paranormal exists? Today on Educate For Life, Kevin talks with Nichole Strickland, a paranormal researcher. She founded the San Diego Paranormal Research Society. They investigate and research happenings in the San Diego area to determine whether or not it can be paranormal.
Nicole Strickland currently resides in San Diego, California, and has been innately intrigued with the paranormal since childhood and has studied the field for many years. She has been actively investigating historical landmarks and private residences for paranormal activity since the early 2000s, after a profound experience with the spirit of her beloved grandmother. She is the Founder and Director of the San Diego Paranormal Research Society (SDPRS); and serves as the team’s EVP Specialist and historical locations case manager. Nicole has worked with various Southern California paranormal research teams prior to developing SDPRS in 2009. She was also a core member of the Ghost Research Society holding the GRS Southern California Area Research Director position from 2009 - 2017. Nicole also serves as a consultant to World Paranormal Investigations as well as a California Representative for the American Spectral Society. Furthermore, she is an area representative to various Pacific Northwest paranormal research teams.
Tune in to hear some great and incredible evidence that the paranormal exists. If you want to check out more about Nichole and her work you can check out http://www.authornicolestrickland.com.
This episode first aired on Feb 22, 2019
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Ever think that sex education has a link directly to abortion? In the words of Planned Parenthood, “[We must] be ready as educators and parents to help young people obtain sex satisfaction before marriage . . .and we must be ready to provide young boys and girls with the best contraception measures available so they will have the necessary means to achieve sexual satisfaction without having to risk possible pregnancy.”
Today on Educate For Life, Kevin has as his guest Dr. Judith Reisman to illuminate the growing problem with abortion and sexual education. As a researcher and author, historian and teacher, Judith Reisman has focused on pornography as a pandemic, addicting men, women and children and upon exposing Dr. Alfred C. Kinsey's fraudulent sex science research and education.
Dr. Kinsey is considered one of the pioneers of the sexual revolution. Dr. Reisman’s research aims squarely at Dr. Kinsey’s research and demonstrates how it has degraded and damaged our society, particularly the impressionable minds of school children. To read much more on Dr. Judith’s research, check out https://www.thereismaninstitute.org
Tune in for a very informative episode.
This episode first aired on Feb 16, 2019
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India is the second most populous country in the world and the seventh largest by land mass. The majority of the people practice Hinduism. A small minority of the people are Christians. As a mission field, India is extremely dangerous and in some areas it is a crime to convert to another religion.
Today on Educate For Life Kevin has as his guests Pastor Alexander John and John Mathai. They are with India Christian Fellowship in San Diego. ICF's beginnings can be traced to 2003, when three families began to come together regularly to pray. For many months, these gatherings took place on alternate Saturdays. The Lord directed more families to this fellowship from those migrating to San Diego for work. As the number of attending families increased, they began to meet in homes on a weekly basis.
They also support missionaries in India. India is an area with unique dangers and challenges and today you will hear all about. Tune in for a great episode
This episode first aired on Feb 9, 2019
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Ever wondered what Noah’s Ark looked like? These days you don’t have to wonder because it has been rebuilt to full scale! Ken Ham is the man who has rebuilt this marvelous structure and he is Kevin’s guest on the Educate For Life Radio Show.
The Ark Encounter features a full-size Noah’s Ark, built according to the dimensions given in the Bible. Spanning 510 feet long, 85 feet wide, and 51 feet high, this modern engineering marvel amazes visitors young and old. Ark Encounter is situated in beautiful Grant County in Williamstown, Kentucky, halfway between Cincinnati and Lexington and right off I-75.
Ken Ham is a well known Christian Apologist. He founded the website Answersingenesis.org and has debated well-known atheists such as Bill Nye and many others all over the world. With the Ark Encounter he has attracted the attention of believers and non-believers alike. In fact, atheist groups have gone as far as to warn over 1,000 school districts not to take their students to the Ark Exhibit.
Tune in to hear more about the Ark and how it is an amazing testament to the accuracy and veracity of the Bible. You will learn more about the science behind this incredible story.
This episode first aired on Feb 2, 2019.
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Homeschooling is gaining popularity. Among many the reasons why parents choose to homeschool their kids are crowded classes and a decrease in the quality of education from public schools. But what if you’re not a teacher? That’s where homeschool platforms come in.
Today on Educate For Life Kevin has as his guests Christina Robinson and Julie Friesen. They are both involved with Classical Conversations Homeschooling. They are a Christian centered homeschooling program. The purpose of Classical Conversations® is to lead the home-centered education movement by teaching parents and students the classical tools of learning so that they can discover God’s created order and beauty— and as a result— enable others to do the same.
Classical Conversations fulfills its mission and purpose by establishing and supporting Classical Conversations communities across the United States and in several countries, and by empowering parents in the classical, Christian teaching of their children through Parent Practicums. They enable parents everywhere to equip their children with a Christ-centered worldview and the classical “tools of learning” in order to impact the world for God’s glory.
Tune in to learn more about Classical Conversations and the benefits of homeschooling.
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Recently, in New York, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law a bill that legalizes abortion up to nine months. How did we get to a point in this country where this is acceptable? The very definition of being a human has been changed.
What is the difference between a fetus 2 days before birth and a baby 2 days after birth? Virtually nothing except for location. If a baby is inside the womb it is legal to kill it but after birth, it is considered infanticide. Does size, level of development, environment, or degree of dependency (SLED test) change the value of a life? Today on Educate For Life Kevin will make the argument that none of these things change the value of the life of an unborn child.
Tune in for a very informative episode and learn some way you can talk to your family and friends about this difficult topic.
This episode first aired on Feb 2, 2019.
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What if you could feel no pain? At first you may think that may be great. There is a real disease called Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhydrosis. People with this disorder can’t feel severe pain and they can’t regulate their body temperature by sweating. They can die from a severe injury that they don’t even realize they have.
So maybe it’s on so great to feel no pain after all. But why is there any pain at all? How could God allow the pain and suffering that we see around us? Today on Educate For Life, Kevin dives deep into the topic of pain and suffering. You will learn some of the reason why suffering exists.
Tune in for a great episode.
This episode first aired on Jan 19, 2019.
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What happens when you put a Creationist and an Evolutionist in the same room? A great conversation! Today on Educate For Life, Kevin has as his guest Bill Ludlow.
Bill studied at Lansing Community College and Michigan State University and has been an avid amateur geologist, paleontologist, and fossil collector for many years. His interest in the Creation/Evolution controversy began in college during discussions with classmates and grew after discovering internet forums and more recently facebook groups dedicated to the subject. As a retail manager and personnel trainer for a national RV accessories chain for 17 years, he traveled much of the country for business and pleasure, has lived in Michigan, California, Oregon, and currently resides in Arizona. He is the owner of Dirty Goat Productions, an entertainment company he founded in 2006. Learn more at dirtygoat.com
Bill Ludlow also runs the website creationsciencefiction.com. Tune in for an interesting and informative episode where Kevin and Bill will debate the age of the earth and other evolutionary topics.
This episode first aired on Dec 22, 2018.
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We live in an electronic, interconnected world where video games and social media reign supreme. It can be tricky to navigate this world without getting lost in it. Video Game addiction is becoming more prevalent. Parents are sending their kids for treatment and some couples are even getting divorced over it.
Today on Educate For Life, Kevin is joined by Duncan Hunter and Cade Hastings to talk about this subject from a teen/young adult perspective. Both Duncan and Kade have years of experience playing popular games like World of Warcraft and Fortnite.
Tune in for an interesting perspective on video game addiction and social media from two people who have lived it first hand.
This episode first aired on Dec 2, 2018.
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What does Stan Lee and the Bible have in common? Comics! Today on Educate For Life, Kevin has as his guest Sergio Cariello.
Sergio Cariello is a Brazilian-American comic book artist. He has done work for many major comic publishers through his career, including Marvel Comics and DC Comics. At DC he also did work on Guy Gardner, Steel, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Young Heroes in Love, Blue Beetle, Batman, and Azrael, among others.
He has also illustrated The Action Bible, conceived as an updated version of LeBlanc’s The Picture Bible for David C. Cook Publishing, which was released on September 1, 2010.
Tune in to learn more about The Action Bible and how Sergio Cariello used his amazing talent to glorify God.
This episode first aired on Nov 24, 2018.
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Could something as simple as a toxin be the death knell of evolution? That’s the question today for Kevin’s guest Dr. Olen Brown. Dr. Brown is an expert in toxicology and has an impressive resume of of degrees and studies. If anyone is qualified to speak about how unscientific evolution is, it’s him.
Today on Educate For Life, learn how toxins, enzymes, and even ATP, a simple cellular fuel, provide mountains of evidence that evolution is an impossibility. To learn more about Dr. Brown and his work check out his website and his CV.
- Author of 4 books (2002, 2007, 2017, 2018), and 197 scientific papers (1960-2018). https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-07/bsp-taa071018.php
- Invited reviewer for American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) with published critiques of 60 books and films (1987- currently).
- Managing Editor of Frontiers in Bioscience, an on-line Encyclopedia of Science and Medicine for the topic: Oxygen in Biology (2005- currently).
- Invited reviewer for various scientific journals including: Chemical Research in Toxicology and more than a dozen other science publications (1970s- currently).
- • Invited peer reviewer for NIH, NIEHS, CDC, EPA, Superfund, ATSDR, AIBS, UIS, DEPSCoR, U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NIST; 42 events,117 programs (1986-currently).
- • Media Consultant for news programs (TV, radio, print): for weapons of mass destruction (2002-2003); ABC News, Medical Unit and local news for Novichok (nerve agent) (2018). https://soundcloud.com/user-690109217/dr-olen-brown-mu-professor-emeritus
- • Judge for approval of abstracts for Annual Meeting of Free Radical Biology and Medicine (2004- currently).
EDUCATION:
- • PhD, Microbiology, University of Oklahoma, Norman (1964).
- • MS, Bacteriology, University of Oklahoma, Norman (1960).
- • BS, Laboratory Technology, University of Oklahoma, Norman (1958).
CERTIFICATIONS:
- • Toxicology: Certified by examination as a Diplomate in Toxicology by the American Board of Toxicology (1989-present) with re-certifications by re-examinations in 1994, 1999, and 2004; recertification in 2009 and 2014 by contributing certification questions with examination waived (currently appointed for 5 years from 01-01-2015) and appointed in 2013 to the American Board of Toxicology Standard of Knowledge Committee.
- • Chemistry and Chemical Engineering: Fellow of the American Chemical Institute, National Certification Commission, American Institute of Chemists, with annual re-certifications, 1988-1994.
- • Forensics: American Board of Forensic Examiners, 1995 only.
EXPERTISE (BROADLY IN THE LIFE SCIENCES):
- • Toxicology (General, Academic, Pharmacologic, Forensic, Regulatory).
- • Medical Sciences (Microbiology, Immunology, Bacteriology, Virology, Cell Physiology, Infectious Diseases, Cancer, Allergy, Mechanisms of diseases).
- • Microbiology (Medical, Molecular Biology, Veterinary Medical, and Environmental).
- • Environmental Biology (Hazardous Wastes; Air, Water and Soil Pollution).
- • Chemistry (Biochemistry, Analytical, Organic).
- • Veterinary Sciences (Cell Physiology, Mechanisms of Disease).
- • More than 100 scientific
Sweden is one of a few countries around the world that has adopted gender-neutral policies. They have even added new gender-neutral words to their dictionary. The claim is that these policies help promote equality. But are they right? Should other countries also adopt these policies?
Today on Educate For Life, Kevin tackles the two sensitive subjects of feminism and transgenderism. Kevin examines how adopting gender-neutral effects a society and whether it positively or negatively impacts an individual who is transgender.
Tune in to learn some interesting facts that you may or may not know.
This episode first aired on Nov 10, 2018.
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In today’s culture race is a hot button topic. Racism is traditionally defined as prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one’s own race is superior. Today, it is being redefined to mean a majority that oppresses a minority because they are different.
Today on Educate For Life, Kevin will dive deep into the topic of racism and how it affects our culture. He takes on some of the misconceptions about racism. He will look at the differences between bias and racism. He will examine whether human conditions such as poverty and crime are a direct result of racism. He will explore the statistics on racism in America and whether America is one of the most racist countries in the world.
This is an information-packed episode and you don’t want to miss it. Tune in to Educate For Life to find out more.
This episode first aired on October 13, 2018.
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It’s that time of year again. You’re gathering around a table with your family to share some food and conversation. So what do you talk about?
You’ve probably heard it said never talk about religion or politics. But what if you could talk about religion? Today on Educate For Life, Kevin will share some tips on how to share your faith with your friends and family during this holiday season. You’ll find out how easy it can be.
Tune in to Educate For Life to find out more.
This episode first aired on October 13, 2018.
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Judge Bret Kavanaugh has been accused of sexual assault during the recent Congressional Supreme Court confirmation hearing. How can a Christian support someone like Bret Kavanaugh with a charge like this against him? Wouldn’t that be hypocritical or at the very least a horrible double standard?
Today on Educate For Life Kevin will talk about how supporting Kavanaugh or someone like Trump doesn’t mean compromising your values or having to live by a double standard. Christians are often called out because of their support for leaders who don’t fully live up to Christian values. They are often called hypocrites, but is this really the case?
Tune in to Educate For Life to find out.
This episode first aired on October 6, 2018.
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Recently, the Texas Board of Education approved changes to their history textbooks that reference Moses as an influential person in American history. Outrage from atheist and freedom from religion groups quickly followed. They claim that the Board can’t include the reference because it espouses a particular religion.
But are they right? Today on Educate For Life, Kevin will talk about how the Board defended its position on keeping Moses in American History textbooks. Does the First Amendment prevent any public reference to a particular religion? Where the founding fathers Christian? Does America have a Christian foundation?
Join Kevin as he provides a ton of facts that will help you know how to answer all of these important questions and be confident and sure in your answer.
This episode first aired on September 29, 2018.
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Is America a Christian Nation? Is it different from any other country in the world? In today’s culture, these two questions are being hotly debated. Today on Educate For Life Kevin will dig into some facts that will help you answer these questions.
Brazil has had 7 Constitutions since 1822. Poland has had 6 constitutions since 1921. Afghanistan has had 5 constitutions since 1923. Russia has had 4 constitutions since 1918. France is currently on its 15th constitution. America has used the same Constitution for over 200 years. That is more than any other nation on earth. Why is that? Could it possibly be because it contains Biblical principles that make it exceptional strong?
A majority of the founding fathers believed in the Bible. When framing the Constitution they quoted and referenced the Bible and other writings that also referenced the Bible. One of the most reference writings for the Constitution was “The Two Treatises of Government” by John Locke. In that document, he references the Bible an astounding 1500 times!
Join Kevin for an informative episode that will help you know the answers to these questions.
This episode first aired on September 15, 2018.
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Today on Educate For Life, Kevin’s guest is Dan Biddle. Dr. Daniel A. Biddle is president of Genesis Apologetics, Inc. a 501(C)(3) organization dedicated to equipping youth pastors, parents, and students with Biblical answers for evolutionary teaching in public schools. Daniel has trained thousands of students in Biblical Creation and evolution and is the author of several Creation-related publications.
Daniel also serves as the Vice Chairman of the Board of The International Association for Creation, a non-profit ministry serving to unify the Biblical Creation movement. Daniel’s experience and qualification in the secular realm includes a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology from Alliant University in San Francisco, California, an M.A. in Organizational Psychology from Alliant, and a B.S. in Organizational Behavior from the University of San Francisco. Daniel has worked as an expert consultant and/or witness in over 100 state and federal cases in the areas of research methodologies and analysis.
According to Dan, there are four main reasons that young people believe in evolution. He also believes these reasons can easily be refuted using real undeniable evidence. Want to know what these four reasons are? Tune in to find out. You can also learn more at https://genesisapologetics.com/
This episode first aired on August 27, 2018.
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Today on Educate For Life, Kevin has as his guest Dick Hausam. Dick Hausam attends Skyline Church and regularly attends Kevin’s church class on the subject of Christian Apologetics.
Today Dick will share some easy ways to share your faith with the people around you. Dick knows first hand how difficult it can feel to do this. Every month Dick and a group of people go witnessing at Mission Beach. He admits that there are times that he just doesn’t want to go. But, once he’s out there, that fear quickly diminishes.
Dick and the group pass out waters, hotdogs, and tracts to anyone who wants one. According to Dick, the easiest way to share your faith is to simply start doing things for other people.
Tune in to hear more about how you can share your faith and overcome the fear that comes with it.
This episode first aired on August 18, 2018.
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Today on Educate For Life, Kevin has as guests Pastor Howard Brown, Luke Gibson and Steven Roberts. Pastor Howard is with the East County Transitional Living Center. The East County Transitional Living Center helps the homeless living on the street get back into life by helping them beat addictions and overcome difficult life situations. Steve has been through the program and will share his amazing journey and testimony. Luke Gibson is a business owner who helps ECTLC by hiring people in the program and giving them valuable work experience.
The story began over 15 years ago as a group of businessmen and a small church began to transform not only an old motel but thousands of homeless men, women, and children. Many of the larger churches in the county, the Southern Baptist Association and the City of El Cajon all came together to develop one of the most successful transitional living centers in the country.
The story continues as you now consider becoming a part of providing an additional 40 rooms for homeless families. Today in San Diego County hundreds of families are sleeping in their cars and are waiting for a room to open so that they too would experience the transformational change that is offered here at ECTLC. Join them and become a part of that story by donating your time, talent and or treasure to this great work that is happening right here in San Diego. ECTLC plans to expand its outreach by building two dormitory style building and remodeling 40 of its existing rooms opening the door for 40 to 50 new families and possibly 100 children. No child in the USA should have to sleep in a car or under an overpass. Won’t you help them to provide a hand up and guidance back into safe and healthy living conditions? Your donation no matter how large or small will help us to achieve our goals this year.
Tune in for an inspiring show and learn how you can be part of this important organization. To learn more about ECTLC, go to https://ectlc.org.
This episode first aired on April 28, 2018.
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Would you donate to a cause that you don’t believe in? What if you were forced to support a cause because you were part of a certain organization? If you are a teacher, you are likely a member of a union. Even if you’re not in a union, you generally still have to pay dues to a union. If you are a conservative and/or a Christian, your dues are likely being used for causes you do not support. But, there is a Supreme Court case that may soon change that.
Today on Educate for Life, Kevin will speak with David Schmus. David has been involved in public schools for over 15 years, both as a high school AP US History/Government teacher and as a Christian Club adviser. He has been repeatedly honored as Most Inspirational Teacher. David and his wife Elizabeth have been married since 1992 and have 3 daughters. He holds an M.A. in Biblical Studies and Theology from Biola University, taught Biblical Worldview classes as an adjunct professor for 14 years, and was recently a featured speaker for the Talbot School of Theology Chapel Series. Now on staff full-time with CEAI as Executive Director, David is passionate about coming alongside Christian educators to provide them with resources and encouragement to enable them to walk out their calling.
David will also talk about Janus v. AFSCME, a Supreme Court case concerned with freeing public school educators from forced unionism. Many expect the case will be resolved in favor of Mark Janus when the ruling is announced in June. If the court does rule favorably, public employees will have the option to join a union, another professional association like CEAI, or nothing at all. We encourage you to get the facts and pray about this important decision. It is important to note that CEAI is not anti-union, but are opposed to forced union membership. If you feel God is leading you to remain a member of your union, then do that. However, if you are a teacher and feel God is leading you to seek other options, then CEAI encourages you to allow them to serve you by becoming a member of their association.
Tune in for a very informative episode. If you are a teacher or know someone who is a teacher, you can find great resources and information at their website: https://ceai.org/.
This episode first aired on April 21, 2018.
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Marijuana recently became legal in California and many other states are sure to follow. But just because it’s legal does that mean it’s right to use it? How addicting is it? What are its effects on the body and mind?
To answer these questions, Kevin has as his guest Dr. Julie Hayden. Dr. Julie Hayden is a licensed Psychologist, the Dean of the Graduate School of Behavioral Sciences at Southern California Seminary, and the Executive Director of Rhombus. She is also the co-chair of the San Diego MFT Consortium and involved with the San Diego Domestic Violence Council. Dr. Hayden has a BA in Biblical Studies, a Masters of Religious Studies, a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and a Doctorate of Psychology.
Her clinical experience includes working with chronic mental illness, substance and sexual addictions, adolescents, families, PTSD, depression, anxiety, domestic violence, and more. Her goal is to increase education and skills to help people live healthy lives and strengthen families. She believes truth comes from Scripture, the inerrant Word of God, and any effective tool will be in line with a biblical worldview.
Tune in for an informative episode on drugs, addiction, and psychology. To learn more about Dr. Julie Hayden and her work, visit http://www.genesisrecovery.com/about-us/our-team/.
This episode first aired on April 7, 2018.
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Today on Educate For Life Kevin has as guests, Tobias Haglund and Kristi Fox. Tobias and Kristi are with Young Life a Christian Youth Ministry. Young Life is a group of caring adults who go where kids are, win the right to be heard and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with them.
The vision began in the early 1930s when an elderly woman, Clara Frasher, recruited a group of her friends to pray for the teenagers attending Gainesville High School in Texas. Six years later, during the spring of 1939, a young seminarian, Jim Rayburn, started a chapter of the Miracle Book Club in Gainesville, Texas, a small town 75 miles to the north of Dallas. As he was developing the program in Gainesville, Rayburn also worked with a local pastor, Clyde Kennedy.
Today, the Young Life mission is still committed to incarnational witness: embodying and expressing the love of Christ through relationships with all kinds of kids: WyldLifeis our outreach to middle school kids, Young Life for those in their high school years, and Young Life College is our program for college and university students. In addition to the ministries mentioned above, Young Life reaches military teens through a program called Club Beyond, the Small Towns/Rural initiative brings Young Life to communities of fewer than 25,000 people, and Amicus is Young Life’s student exchange and hosting program for international kids.
Tune in to hear more about Young Life and their incredible ministry and how they are changing lives one kid at a time. If you want to explore more, head over to https://www.younglife.org.
This episode first aired on April 7, 2018.
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Today on Educate For Life, Kevin has as his guest Jon Erwin. Jon Erwin is the co-writer and director of a new movie called “I Can Only Imagine” based on the hit song by the Christian band MercyMe.
It’s the song that brings ultimate hope to so many … often in the midst of life’s most challenging moments. Amazingly, the song was written in mere minutes by MercyMe lead singer Bart Millard. In reality, those lyrics took a lifetime to craft. Although he found faith at a young age, life wasn’t easy for Bart. He leaned into an active imagination and his love of music as escapes from a troubled home life. As he grew older, Bart turned to football in hopes of somehow connecting with his abusive father. But a career-ending injury—combined with the vision of a teacher who saw unlimited potential—set Bart on a musical pathway.
Chasing a dream while running from broken relationships with his father and Shannon, his childhood sweetheart, Bart hits the road in an old, decrepit tour bus with his new band MercyMe—named for his grandmother’s favorite expression. With the guidance of a grizzled music-industry insider, the band begins a journey none of them could ever have imagined.
A gripping reminder of the power of forgiveness, “I CAN ONLY IMAGINE” beautifully illustrates that no one is ever too far from God’s love—or from an eternal home in Heaven.
Tune in for an inspirational story and to learn more about the directors and the movie. To find a theatre and get tickets for the movie, head over to https://icanonlyimagine.com/themovie.
This episode first aired on March 17, 2018.
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Today on Educate For Life, Kevin has as his guest Rebecca Kiessling. Rebecca Kiessling is a remarkable woman with a powerful story to tell. She is the daughter of a woman that was raped and she was conceived as a result. Her mother could have aborted her, but she didn’t. Rebecca is here today to explain how abortion is not acceptable even under the exception of rape.
We’ve all heard someone say: “I’m pro-life, well, except in cases of rape . . .” or “I’m pro-choice, especially in cases of rape !” Have you ever considered how really insulting it is to say to someone, “I think your mother should have been able to abort you.”? It’s like saying, “If I had my way, you’d be dead right now.” And that is the reality with which Rebecca lives every time someone says they are pro-choice or pro-life “except in cases of rape” because Rebecca absolutely would have been aborted if it had been legal in Michigan when she was an unborn child, and she can tell you that it hurts. But she knows that most people don’t put a face to this issue — for them abortion is just a concept — with a quick cliche, they sweep it under the rug and forget about it. Rebecca hopes that, as a child conceived in rape, she can help to put a face, a voice, and a story to this issue.
In reply, some have said to her, “So does that mean you’re pro-rape?” Though ludicrous, she’ll address it because she understands that they aren’t thinking things through. There is a huge moral difference because she did exist, and her life would have been ended because she would have been killed by a brutal abortion. You can only be killed and your life can only be devalued once you exist. Being thankful that her life was protected in no way makes her pro-rape.
Tune in to hear a powerful testimony and learn how even under rape, abortion is not a good response. If you want to learn more about Rebecca Kiessling and her work, head to http://www.rebeccakiessling.com/.
This episode first aired on March 10, 2018.
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School shootings appear to be on the rise. According to some sources, there have already been 17 school shootings in 2018. That’s twice as many as the first two months of last year. What is causing this rise in school shootings? Is there a solution to this problem?
Kevin’s guest today is Nate Landis with Urban Youth Collaborative. According to Nate Landis, there is a good solution that would solve gun violence in schools and it isn’t gun control. The real solution is to get churches involved in schools.
Nate Landis and the Urban Youth Collaborative sponsor student-led Christian groups that work their schools and communities to impact them for Christ. Urban Youth Collaborative (UYC) is a coalition of 45 church partners that support student-initiated and student-led faith clubs at 97 middle and high school campuses in San Diego County and motivational assemblies in Mexico. Students serve physical and spiritual food to over three thousands of their friends each week and look for practical ways to make a difference in their local communities. In 2017, young people generated over 30,000 hours of voluntary community service in Southern California and around the world!
Tune in to hear how Nate Landis believes the issue of school shooting can be solved by students from the inside out. If you want to find out more about Urban Youth Collaborative, head over to https://www.uyc.org. You can also learn how to get involved to change your community and/or your school.
This episode first aired on March 3, 2018.
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Today on Educate For Life, Kevin has as his guest Doug Axe. Douglas Axe is the director of Biologic Institute. His research uses both experiments and computer simulations to examine the functional and structural constraints on the evolution of proteins and protein systems.
After a Caltech PhD he held postdoctoral and research scientist positions at the University of Cambridge, the Cambridge Medical Research Council Centre, and the Babraham Institute in Cambridge. His work and ideas have been featured in many scientific journals, including the Journal of Molecular Biology, the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, and Nature, and in such books as Signature in the Cell and Darwin’s Doubt by Stephen Meyer and Life’s Solution by Simon Conway Morris.
Throughout his distinguished and unconventional career, engineer-turned-molecular-biologist Douglas Axe has been asking the questions that much of the scientific community would rather silence. Now, he presents his conclusions in this brave and pioneering book. Axe argues that the key to understanding our origin is the “design intuition”—the innate belief held by all humans that tasks we would need knowledge to accomplish can only be accomplished by someone who has that knowledge. According to Axe, for the ingenious task of inventing life, this knower can only be God.
Starting with the hallowed halls of academic science, Axe dismantles the widespread belief that Darwin’s theory of evolution is indisputably true, showing instead that a gaping hole has been at its center from the beginning. He then explains in plain English the science that proves our design intuition scientifically valid. Lastly, he uses everyday experience to empower ordinary people to defend their design intuition, giving them the confidence and courage to explain why it has to be true and the vision to imagine what biology will become when people stand up for this truth.
This episode first aired on February 25, 2018.
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Today on Educate For Life, Kevin has as his guest Thomas Purifoy. Thomas Purifoy is the producer of “Is Genesis History?”, a movie all about determining whether Genesis can be proven to be actual history or a series of mere legends.
“Is Genesis History?” features over a dozen scientists and scholars explaining how the world intersects with the history recorded in Genesis. From rock layers to fossils, from lions to stars, from the Bible to artifacts, this fascinating film will change the way you see the world.
The film’s goal is to provide a reasonable case for Creation in six normal days, a real Adam and Eve, an actual fall, a global flood, and a tower of Babel. Dr. Del Tackett, the creator of “The Truth Project,” serves as your guide—hiking through canyons, climbing up mountains, and diving below the sea—in an exploration of two competing views … one compelling truth.
If you want to learn more about the movie and the experts involved in making the film, check out IsGenesisHistory.com. You can also purchase the movie either on DVD or download and stream it.
This episode first aired on February 18, 2018.
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Suicide is the second leading cause of death for those age 10 to 24. Every day in the U.S. and average of over 3,470 people attempt suicide. These statistics are staggering and tragic. Why are so many considering and even attempting suicide? Is there anything we can do to reduce these numbers?
Today on Educate For Life Kevin has as his guest, Ray Comfort. Ray Comfort is the Founder/President/CEO of Living Waters Publications. Ray Comfort is a well-known evangelist and apologist. After relocating from New Zealand to Southern California in the late 1980s, Ray introduced a long line of pastors and churches to a biblical teaching which he called Hell’s Best Kept Secret. The positive and enthusiastic response that followed took Ray’s Living Waters Publications ministry to a whole new level.
Ray Comfort has produced several movies speaking to the truth of God and the Bible, including his newest film, Exit: The Appeal of Suicide. In this movie, he explores depression, its sources, and why so many see suicide as the only way out.
If you or someone you know is suffering from depression, please toon in and share this show. Please also check out and share Ray Comfort’s new video at https://www.livingwaters.com/movie/exit-the-appeal-of-suicide/
This episode first aired on February 11, 2018.
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Kevin Conover interviews Mayor Bill Wells heart as a Christian mayor. His faith, politics and public service.
El Cajon City Council members unanimously passed a ban on feeding the homeless in public in October, saying it would help protect the public from hepatitis A, which has spread predominantly among the homeless population. The temporary ordinance is set to be in place until San Diego County’s state of emergency related to the health crisis is lifted.
Does Mayor Bill Wells see the passage and enforcement of this ban as a conflict to his faith and beliefs? Tune in to find out.
This episode first aired on January 27, 2018.
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There is a battle in the San Diego Unified School District over the current sex education curriculum. Tune in Description- today at 4pm, I will be interviewing Dean Broyles, with The National Center for Law & Policy, who is collecting signatures to present to the SDUSD board on Feb 27th for them to suspend SHEP because it blatantly promotes pornography, abortion, and a host of other dangerous habits. Find out what you can do to help keep kids healthy by promoting a practical and moral sex ed curriculum.
This episode first aired on January 20, 2018.
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A recent study by Point Loma Nazarene and the University of San Diego Kroc School of Peace uncovered some horrifying statistics about the extent of this underground industry in San Diego County. Human trafficking is estimated to be an $810 million annual business that could have more than 8,000 victims a year. Out of 20 high schools surveyed, 100 percent reported incidents of recruitment, and 42 percent of first-time prostitution arrests are in fact sex-trafficking cases.
Shockingly, San Diego is one of the cities this kind of crime is most prevalent in. Today on Educate for Life, Kevin has as guests Michele Shumaker, who is with the Point Loma Nazarene University Center for Justice and Reconciliation, Jessica, who is a survivor of human trafficking, and Dr. Jerry Andrews, who is the senior pastor at First Presbyterian Church in San Diego.
Michele Shumaker’s organization runs programs called kNOw More. The curriculum was developed based on the pedagogical understanding that students will best respond to and retain learning experiences gained through:
- Creative Mediums
- Direct Interaction with the Material
- Peer Facilitation
The curriculum is primarily co-facilitated by a survivor facilitator and a teaching artist/joker who move the participants through drama, interaction with peer facilitators, dialogue, and informative visuals. This program creatively empowers the students to recognize human trafficking in their current context and to respond when they or their peers may be targeted for trafficking.
They also offer a “Beauty For Ashes” scholarship for survivors of human trafficking. Jessica is a recipient of that scholarship and is here to tell an amazing story of how she was forced into that lifestyle and was later able to leave it.
Dr. Jerry Andrews’ church participates in Churches Against Trafficking. It is an organically started networking group that has come to fruition from the strong desire to connect Christian ministry leaders wanting to engage in the Anti-Trafficking work in San Diego. They currently meet bi-monthly in Mission Valley at Mission Church of the Nazarene, 4750 Mission Gorge Place, San Diego, CA 92120.
Tune in for an information packed show and learn how you can get involved in your community to fight human trafficking. If you want to learn more about the Center For Justice and Reconciliation and their kNOw More Program, check out. https://www.pointloma.edu/centers-institutes/center-justice-reconciliation/know-more-human-trafficking-awareness-prevention. If you want to learn more about Churches Against Trafficking, head over to https://www.churchesagainsttrafficking.com/about.html.
This episode first aired on January 13, 2018.
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Today on Educate For Life, Kevin has as guests Mari Rothman, Dora Breuninger and Chris Alley. Mari Rothman is the Founder of Sonshine Haven, an organization that runs biblical camps and clubs for kids of all ages and backgrounds. Dora Breuninger is on the staff and Chris Alley is a volunteer who helps with the clubs and camps.
The elementary school clubs are called Sonshine Clubs and the middle school clubs are called Higher Ground. The ministry started in 1991 by Mari Rothman with a Sonshine Club at Chase Ave Elementary school. After 26 years, Sonshine Haven now has 43 Sonshine & Higher Ground Clubs.
Sonshine and Higher Ground Clubs are held once a week after school in a classroom for 1 to 1 ½ hours.The clubs include worship, a Bible lesson, a gospel invitation, memory verse, games, one on one prayer time and snacks. Sonshine Haven also offers other events to club kids and their families during the year, including Life Skills (hands-on learning during spring and summer vacations, held at Sonshine Haven), Cinderella/fella Day, Thanksgiving dinner baskets, Christmas Adopt-a-Family, Padre Game tickets and other opportunities that God provides.
Everything Sonshine Haven does is free for the kids and families. They depend on volunteers and are funded by donations. If you want to learn more about Sunshine Haven, head over to sonshinehaven.org. If you want to volunteer or donate, you can also do that through their site.
This episode first aired on January 6, 2018.
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October 31st, 2017 marked the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther nailing the 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Castle church. That act began what would be known as the Protestant Reformation.
Today on Educate For Life, Kevin’s guest is Steve Whitten. He is a professor at San Diego Christian College in California. Professor Whitten has studied Martin Luther and the Reformation. He will describe why the Reformation was such a watershed moment in history and how it has practically changed the entire world.
He and Kevin will also discuss some of the key doctrinal differences between Protestants and Catholics both in Martin Luther’s time and today.
We hope you will be inspired and informed by today’s episode.
This episode first aired on December 23, 2017.
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What happens when you handcuff an evolutionist to a creationist? Today on Educate For Life, you will find out. Kevin is handcuffed to evolutionist and skeptic, John Rael while interviewing the man responsible for handcuffing these two men together.
Now, Kevin talks to Jordan Imbrey, a Buzzfeed producer who is responsible for handcuffing Kevin to evolutionist and skeptic John Rael. Find out what inspired Jordan to literally attach two people with opposing worldview and what he hopes will be the result.
If you want to learn more about John Rael, you can check out youtube.com/skepticallypwnd. If you want to see more content from Jordan Imbrey, head over https://www.buzzfeed.com/jordanimbrey.
This episode first aired on December 9, 2017.
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What happens when you handcuff an evolutionist to a creationist? Today on Educate For Life, you will find out. Kevin is handcuffed to evolutionist and skeptic, John Rael, while interviewing the famous skeptic Dr. Michael Shermer.
Dr. Michael Shermer is the Publisher of Skepticmagazine, a monthly columnist for Scientific American, and a Presidential Fellow at Chapman University where he teaches Skepticism 101. He is the author of Why People Believe Weird Things, Why Darwin Matters, The Science of Good and Evil, and The Moral Arc. His new book is Heavens on Earth: The Scientific Search for the Afterlife, Immortality & Utopia.
Dr. Shermer and Kevin will discuss all kinds of topics from the origin of life to the multi-verse hypothesis and you will get to hear first hand how a skeptic and a believer both agree and disagree on many topics.
If you want to find out more about Dr. Michael Shemer and his work, you can check out https://michaelshermer.com/.
This episode first aired on December 9, 2017.
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Today on Educate For Life, Kevin has as guests, Jon Ulloa and Arnold Camacho. They are two youth pastors at two well-known churches in the San Diego area. Jon Ulloah is the youth pastor at Foothills church and is involved with Future Quest. Arnold Camacho is the high school youth pastor at Shadow Mountain Church.
They are here to give you an inside look at what it is like to be a youth pastor. You will get an idea of how challenging it can be and how important it is to maintain a balance between entertaining kids and engaging them with the word of God.
Jon Ulloa, in particular, engages youth with the 3-day program known as Future Quest. Future Quest exists to encounter the reality, power, and glory of God through passionate worship and His truth, and to train up young people to be bold disciples of Jesus. The focus of Future Quest Youth Conference has always been on God, His Truth, His presence and our response.
We hope this episode inspires and encourages you. If you want to learn more about Jon Ulloa and Future Quest, you can check out https://futurequest.tv. If you want to learn more about Arnold Camacho and Shadow Mountain Church, check out http://www.shadowmountain.org/default.aspx?page=3438#Arnold.
This episode first aired on December 16, 2017.
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Today on Educate For Life Radio, Kevin has as a guest, David Rives. David Rives believes the Creator left a pattern of His fingerprints across each corner of the universe, found in every crevice on earth, and imprinted in every cell of our bodies. A pattern that David Rives has devoted his life to finding and sharing… while declaring the glory of God through scientific study.
David’s documented field experience in astronomy, paleontology, and archaeology has made him an in-demand speaker with expert knowledge and his powerful and inspirational delivery makes learning about Bible history and science fun and easy for audiences of all ages.
Using the ministries‘ observatory-class telescopes, his breathtaking astrophotography has been featured in textbooks, scientific literature, and shown to audiences around the world. Just as the heavens declare the glory of God, David Rives is proclaiming the manifest presence of God throughout the universe, throughout our world and most especially in the lives of those who know Him.
David’s weekly TV show “Creation in the 21st Century” airs to millions globally on TBN. He is a weekly news columnist on science and the Bible, and is the author of the books “Wonders Without Number” and “Bible Knows Best.”
Tune in for a great discussion of creation versus evolution and how the evidence is plain to see to all. If you want to learn more about David Rives and his ministry, check out https://davidrives.com.
This episode first aired on October 28, 2017.
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October 31st, 2017 marks an important point in history. It is the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther and the 95 Theses, which kickstarted what would be known as the Protestant Reformation. Corey Marsh joins Kevin to talk about its importance in history and how it is still having an impact or Christianity today. Corey is a seminary professor at Southern California Seminary and he will also talk about a book he helped edit called “Forged From Reformation” which details this incredible history.
It has been five-hundred years since Martin Luther nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the door at Wittenberg, fanning the flames of the Protestant Reformation. These many years later, we are no less indebted to Luther and the many who accompanied him in times of reform – who set out to return Christian thought and practice to a more biblical orthodoxy. Exemplified by Luther’s five solas (sola scriptura, sola Deo gloria, sola Christus, sola gratia, and sola fide), the Reformation represented and was spurred on by a return to biblical scholarship in the original languages, and by a more consistent application of the literal grammatical-historical hermeneutic.
Forged from the fires of the Reformation’s heightened attention to the Bible and its details, a more refined and systematic dispensational understanding has developed and continues to be shaped. This book, written by a diverse and accomplished group of dispensational scholars, articulates in each and every chapter how, five-hundred years later, dispensational thought upholds and advances the legacy of the Reformation unlike any other theological system in the Christian tradition.
If you want to learn more about the book and the authors, you can go to http://forgedfromreformation.com. You can also order the book from this site. To find out more about Corey and Southern California Seminary, head over to http://socalsem.edu.
This episode first aired on October 28, 2017.
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Today on Educate For Life, Kevin has as his guest Dr. Corey Miller. Corey Miller, Ph.D.,is the President/CEO of Ratio Christi (2015). While he grew up in Utah as a sixth-generation Mormon, he came to Christ in 1988 and he has since been a youth and college pastor, a Bible college and university professor, campus minister, lecturer, and first and foremost an evangelist. From 2009-15 he served on staff with Cru’s Faculty Commons ministry at Purdue. He is an Adjunct Professor of Philosophy and Comparative Religions at Indiana University-Kokomo. He is variously published and is co-editor ofIs Faith in God Reasonable? Debates in Philosophy, Science, and Rhetoric (2014) and co-author of Ex-Mormon Scholars Tell Why: Testimonies and Reasons (forthcoming, 2017). He holds masters degrees in philosophy, biblical studies, and in philosophy of religion and ethics.
Corey was raised a sixth-generation Mormon in Salt Lake City, Utah, with ancestors who were direct acquaintances with Joseph Smith and Brigham Young. Although Utah Mormonism is less insulated now, growing up he was honestly unaware that there were so many other options outside of Mormonism. But he was not concerned and felt secure in his religion.
Corey was invited to spend the summer of 1988 with a friend at his home in California. But his father made it contingent upon attending a non-denominational Christian camp there called Hume Lake. Although Corey was not living the ideal Mormon life at the time, he had no thought of ever changing religions. He believed Mormonism to be the one true religion. If it were not for the appeal of spending the entire summer on California beaches, he probably would not have attended the camp at all.
I arrived at Hume Lake without any great expectations. To his surprise, the camp speaker delivered a message that week on the topic of hell with a robust presentation of the Gospel. His soul resonated with the message and for the first time in his life, he understood his need for forgiveness. Devastated and in tears, he realized he was a sinner and could not merit forgiveness. He found security in Christ and it was further authenticated by seeing Christ’s love displayed through the people in a way he had not previously encountered. There was something authentic and non-religious about it. Even with his religious upbringing, he never experienced God’s love in that way until he met these people and then met their source, Jesus Christ.
Tune in for a powerful discussion on why Dr. Corey Miller and many other people have left Mormonism. Visit ratiochristi.org to learn more about the mission of Ratio Christi and the impact they are having around the world. You can also learn how you can get involved.
This episode first aired on October 21, 2017.
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Body, Mind, and Heart. These are the three tiers of a coaching method called three-dimensional coaching. Today on Education For Life, Kevin has as guests Coach Mike Sheppard and Mark Salazar who are both from the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. They are going to share what three-dimensional coaching is all about.
Choosing to pursue football coaching as his profession, Mike Sheppard attended Brigham Young University as a graduate assistant, completing an M.S. in Physical Education. Prior to coming on staff with FCA, Mike was a football coach for 37 years. He spent 19 years at the college level including USIU, Idaho State, Long Beach State, Kansas, New Mexica and California. He was Head Coach at Long Beach and New Mexico. Sheppard spent the next 18 years in the National Football League- coaching in Cleveland, Baltimore, San Diego, Seattle, Buffalo, New Orleans, Cincinnati, and Jacksonville.
Mike Sheppard currently serves as a speaker at FCA retreats and Head Football Clinician at FCA summer sports camps. Mike joined the FCA staff as Western Region Director of Coaches Ministry, one of their first actions as part of taking their ministry “to and through the coach”. He serves all coaches in the Western Region through developing coaches’ huddles and presenting “3 Dimensional Coaching” concepts, among other programs.
Tune in to learn more about what three-dimensional coaching is all about and how it is impacting young athletes all across the country. If you want to learn more about FCA or you want to get involved, head over to https://www.fca.org.
This episode first aired on Oct. 14, 2017.
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There is a common perception that the teaching of religion, particularly Christianity, is not allowed in public schools. The most common reason for this is the separation of church and state. But many states not only allow it, they require it as part of their curriculum.
For example, in the state of California, sixth grade students are expected to: “Note the origins of Christianity in the Jewish Messianic prophecies, the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as described in the New Testament, and the contribution of St. Paul the Apostle to the definition and spread of Christian beliefs (e.g., belief in the Trinity, resurrection, salvation).”
Today on Educate For Life, Kevin’s guest is Eric Buehrer. Eric is the president of Gateways For Better Education. As a former public school teacher, Eric Buehrer can relate to both sides of the religion-in-schools debate. He writes and lectures extensively on the subject of religion and public education. His audiences include parents, teachers, school administrators, school board members, college students, and churches.
Join Kevin and Eric for an insightful conversation on the connection between religion and public schools. Whether you are a teacher or a parent, we hope this conversation will both inform you and encourage you. If you want to learn more about Gateways To Better Education, check out http://gtbe.org.
This episode first aired on Oct. 7, 2017.
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What do illusion and Christianity have in common? Depending on your point of view, it either has everything in common or nothing in common. Today on Educate For Life, Kevin has Danny Ray and Mark Salazar as guests.
Danny Ray is a world-class illusionist who has performed at exclusive venues including The Magic Castle. Danny Ray has figured out how to marry his passion for illusion and slight of hang with sharing his Christian faith. As Danny says, “My passion is to empower people to “run a better race” in life. I do this through making people laugh, and blowing their minds with unique illusions.”
Mark Salazar is with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He has teamed up with Danny for an event to inspire Christian athletes.
Danny Ray will share some of his incredible talents on the show and share with you his conviction that Christianity is no illusion. Tune in. You do not want to miss this. If you want to learn more about Danny Ray, you can visit http://dannyray.tv/.
This episode first aired on Sept. 30, 2017.
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In a sequel to last week’s episode on moms, Kevin has two special guests on the show. Their names are Missy Robertson and Kimberley Fletcher. Being mothers themselves, they understand how difficult raising children can be but believe that it is the most important role women have.
Missy Robertson is the wife of Jase Robertson and has learned to live life in the spotlight as she plays an important part in her family’s record-breaking reality television series, Duck Dynasty. Despite the increased publicity on her family, company and personal life, she has become a strong voice for morality and virtue both locally and globally. Missy is a devoted mother of three children who focuses on having a strong, happy and loving family. She also runs her own jewelry business and is the ultimate working mom.
Kimberly Fletcher is an Air Force wife, mother of 8 children and president and founder of Homemakers for America (founded 2004). She is also the author of the book WOMEN: America’s Last Best Hope, and a contributing writer with The Blaze and Townhall.com. Labeled by the media as “an unabashed America-loving homemaker,” Kimberly has made it her personal mission to educate and inspire the women of America to realize their immeasurable worth and powerful influence on society simply by being who they are.
These two women shatter the modern perception that women need to be outside of the home in order to be influential. Rather, they both believe that the greatest power a woman has to influence a culture is by being a mother.Tune in to Educate For Life to hear a great discussion. You don’t want to miss it.
This episode first aired on Sept. 23, 2017.
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Being a modern mom is difficult. There is increasing pressure on women to get out of the home by getting a good education and getting a high-paying job. While these are great things, new research suggests that these are not the most important things for women. Surprisingly, being a parent and being involved with their children rank the highest. So how does the modern mom juggle all these priorities?
Kevin’s guest today is Candy Carson. She is the wife of Dr. Ben Carson, presidential candidate and current Director of HUD. Candy is also a mom. She knows first-hand the importance of being a mom and raising children. She will share her valuable experience.
Candy is also involved in the Mom’s March For America, taking place in Omaha, Nebraska. The goal of the Moms March is to shine a light on the powerful influence of mothers on our nation and come together to stand for decency, truth, family, freedom, and the constitution that protects our divine rights as mothers. They hope to counter the cultural pressure on women that says women should not focus on being moms.
Tune in to Educate For Life to hear a great discussion. You don’t want to miss it.
This episode first aired on September 16, 2017.
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Today on Educate For Life, Kevin’s guest is Dr. Lawrence Krauss. Prof. Lawrence M. Krauss is an internationally known theoretical physicist with wide research interests, including the interface between elementary particle physics and cosmology, where his studies include the early universe, the nature of dark matter, general relativity and neutrino astrophysics. He has investigated questions ranging from the nature of exploding stars to issues of the origin of all mass in the universe.
He received undergraduate degrees in both Mathematics and Physics at Carleton University. He received his Ph.D. in Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1982), then joined the Harvard Society of Fellows (1982-85). He joined the faculty of the departments of Physics and Astronomy at Yale University as assistant professor in 1985, and associate professor in 1988. In 1993 he was named the Ambrose Swasey Professor of Physics, Professor of Astronomy, and Chairman of the department of Physics at Case Western Reserve University.
Currently, he is a Professor of Physics at Arizona State University and is Director of the Origins Project. As planned, Origins will become a national center for research and outreach on origins issues, from the origins of the universe, to human origins, to the origins of consciousness and culture.
With years of study and scientific knowledge, Dr. Krauss thinks it’s more likely than not that there is no God and that the Universe came from nothing. Dr. Krauss and Kevin will discuss this issue and you will get to hear a view you might not always get to hear. If you want to learn more about Dr. Lawrence Krauss and his groundbreaking research, you can go to http://krauss.faculty.asu.edu.
Tune in to Educate For Life to hear a great discussion. You don’t want to miss it.
This episode first aired on September 9, 2017.
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Imagine if you had a transgender family member or friend. Would that change your perception of that person? Would it change how you interacted with that person? Or would you just accept that person for who they are and move on? These are difficult questions to answer.
Our guest Kori Peterson has had to explore these questions to find answers on how to love her father who has become transgender. Kori has also had to deal with the pain and suffering that comes from abortion. Through her faith in Jesus Christ, she has learned that she needs to show love to her father, but that love doesn’t mean endorsing his lifestyle.
Currently, Kori Peterson is with Concerned Women For America. Concerned Women for America (CWA) is the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization with a rich history of over 35 years of helping their members across the country apply Biblical principles in all levels of public policy.
Whether you have a transgender family member or not, we hope that this episode will be insightful and encouraging.
Tune in to Educate For Life to hear a great discussion. You don’t want to miss it.
This episode first aired on September 2, 2017.
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According to drugfree.org, twenty-three million Americans are currently addicted to alcohol and/or other drugs. This is a shocking and sad statistic. But what’s worse is that only one in 10 addicts (2.6 million) receive the treatment they need. This results in a treatment gap of more than 20 million Americans. Among reasons for not receiving treatment, is cost and lack of insurance. But perhaps a larger hidden reason is the addictive power of these drugs keeps pulling addicts back into a vicious cycle where there can seem as if there is no way out.
Today on Educate For Life, Kevin is talking to a trio of guests representing Teen Challenge. Teen Challenge is a non-profit organization that relies entirely on the generous donations, funding and volunteer efforts of both individuals and organizations throughout communities in order to offer services that help addicts escape addiction at no cost to the individual. They are on the front lines in cities across the United States helping to close the addiction treatment gap and giving hope and freedom to millions of people.
You will also hear the incredible story of Rita. She is a graduate of Teen Challenge. She will share first hand what it is like to be heavily addicted to drugs and what it is like to find a way out. If you want to learn more about Teen Challenge, check out teenchallenge.org. You can read testimonials or find information on getting treatment. If you are in the San Diego, California area, head to https://www.teenchallenge.org/centers/san-diego-county/.
Tune in to Educate For Life to learn about this important issue. You don’t want to miss it.
This episode first aired on August 25, 2017.
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Transgenderism is becoming more and more prominent in American culture. But why? Is it a harmless life style or a destructive trend? Today on Educate For Life Kevin’s guest is Denise Schick. Denise Schick has experienced transgenderism first hand.
When Denise was 9 years her father sat down with her and explained how he wanted to become a woman. This was too much for a 9-year-old to understand and process. It caused her to become confused about her own gender and to develop a hatred toward her father.
Years later she reconciled with her father and began to understand why he was the way he was, Now Denise runs a ministry called Help 4 Families focused on helping to heal families and individuals that have been negatively impacted by transgender family members. If you want to learn more about Denise and her ministry you can go to http://www.help4families.com
Tune in to Educate For Life to learn about this important issue. You don’t want to miss it.
This episode first aired on August 25, 2017.
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Today on Educate For Life, Kevin is talking with attorney Chuck Limandri to shed light on an important issue that may soon affect the San Diego public school system. The district wants to implement a curriculum that would educate students about Islam. On the surface, that doesn’t sound so bad, but Chuck Limandri sees it as an attempt to indoctrinate students.
The motivation to implement this new curriculum comes from studies that seem to show that Muslim students are bullied more than any other group. But the studies are deeply flawed in many ways including the fact that they consider disagreeing with Islam as a type of bullying. CAIR, the Center for Islamic and American Relations is the group that wants to implement this curriculum. They have stated that their goal is to use San Diego as a test platform to see if they can implement it all across the U.S. in order to use the education system to transform America into an Islamic country.
Chuck Limandri has viewed the curriculum and he says it is incredibly one sided and teaches Islam uncritically to impressionable students. He says it is not the role of public schools to promote one particular view or religion over another. Furthermore, it would be promoting a belief system that is diametrically opposed to American values in many ways. According to what he has seen, this is exactly what this curriculum does. He says that if public schools would teach Islam in balance with other world religions, he would see no issue with it.
Tune in to Educate For Life to learn about this important issue and see why Chuck has legal objections to the implementation of this proposed curriculum. You don’t want to miss it.
This episode first aired on July 8, 2017.
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Today on Educate For life, Kevin continues the discussion on global warming with guest Mike Oard. Kevin will drill down to the important facts. What factors are contributing to climate change? Can we do anything to mitigate climate change? Are we headed for another ice age? How many ice ages have there been? Our guest Mike Oard will help answer these important questions.
Michael has a Masters Science degree in Atmospheric Science from the University of Washington and is now retired after working as a meteorologist with the US National Weather Service for 30 years. He has researched and speaks on the compelling evidence for Noah’s Flood and the Ice Age that followed, and how the incredible wooly mammoth connects to biblical history. Michael has published many papers in his field in widely recognized journals and has written An Ice Age Caused by the Genesis Flood, Ancient Ice Ages or Gigantic Submarine Landslides?, The Missoula Flood Controversy and the Genesis Flood and The Frozen Record. He is also the author of Frozen in Time, The Weather Book and Life in the Great Ice Age.
Tune in to Educate For Life to hear what science actually says about climate change. Mike will demonstrate how the current models for predicting the course of climate change are flawed. He believes that the observed effects of climate change are far less dire than computer models make it out to be.
This episode first aired on July 1, 2017.
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Imagine if you or someone you know lost their job or business because of their point of view. Imagine if they were being pressured to endorse a view they disagreed with and they got fired because they refused to cave. This is exactly what happened to our guests Blaine Adamson and David Jones. Their religious freedom has been challenged.
Today on Educate For Life, Kevin talks to two people who have been targeted because of their beliefs on one issue. Blaine Adamson is a printer in Kentucky who was sued for declining to print shirts endorsing a gay pride event. He and his attorney, Jim Campbell, will describe what happened in his case and how they argued that no one should be forced to endorse a view they don’t agree with.
You will also hear the story of David Jones. David was a teacher in the San Diego area who was fired. David was being pressured to call one of his female students as a boy. But because of his Christian beliefs, he concluded that doing so would violate his conscience. Not only was he being told he had to call a girl as a boy, he was told he basically had to lie about the issue to the girl’s parents. The school eventually fired him because he refused to deny what he knows is the truth.
Tune in to Educate For Life to hear how real people’s lives are being seriously affected simply by what their worldview is. Should people be forced to endorse messages they morally disagree with? Are these people being unloving and intolerant by not endorsing views that are contrary to their beliefs? Tune in to find out.
This episode first aired on June 24, 2017.
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Global warming is a hot topic in today’s political and scientific sphere. Some say if we don’t stabilize our climate now, we will soon see cataclysmic weather events and even cause another ice age. Others say our climate is self-regulating and will withstand any effects man may have on it.
Both sides claim to have rock solid scientific evidence to back up their theories and today on Educate For Life, Kevin will examine the evidence. He is joined by guest Dr. Jake Hebert. Dr. Jake Hebert is a physicist who has studied factors that affect the environment. He has also written a book that examines how the ice age occurred in light of a Biblical Flood.
He believes that a person’s view on this issue depends on your worldview, more specifically whether you accept an old earth view or a young earth view. According to his research, the ice age was a one-time event caused by things far beyond man’s control. He has also done important research on the Milankovitch Theory, which has fueled the current debate over climate change. He has found serious flaws in the theory that could turn the debate on its head.
Want to hear about these serious flaws and learn how climate change is explained by the Bible? Tune in to Educate For Life. If you want to read Dr. Hebert’s research for yourself, you can find it on http://icr.org, http://creation.com, and http://answersingenesis.org.
This episode first aired on June 17, 2017.
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If your child is attending school, they will eventually be taking a sex education class. If you’re a parent, you may soon need to have that “talk” to answer any questions your child now has about sex. But soon, you may have to be more concerned about the content being taught in these classes and the type of homework they will be bringing home.
Today on Kevin’s show we have two guests to talk about this delicate topic. Ashley Bever is a concerned parent who has seen the new California sex ed curriculum first hand. She is alarmed by what she has seen. Starting in the 6th grade, students will be given access to pornographic materials. In addition, they will be taught that having sex at any age, with anyone, at any time is perfectly healthy. Not only is this material age-inappropriate, it flies in the face of what is medically appropriate.
Our other guest is Dean Broyles, an attorney who works with the American Center for Law and Justice. He understands how the laws about sex education are written in California. He believes that this new curriculum being pushed by a liberal group called “Advocates For Youth” is twisting the law and using it to bully schools and parents into adopting this appalling curriculum.
Tune in to hear important details about this new curriculum. You may be shocked by what you are about to hear. If you want to take action and help prevent this curriculum from being implemented in your school you can visit http://change.org, search for SDUSD and sign the petition found there.
This episode first aired on June 10, 2017.
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The issue of immigration is a hot topic in American culture. The debate rages in the political sphere between those who want to build a wall and limit immigration and those who want an open border to allow everyone in. So who’s right? What do we do with the undocumented immigrants who are already here?
Today on Education For Life Radio, Kevin’s guest is Esther Valdez. She is an attorney who specializes in immigration law. Esther Valdés is the Principal Attorney at Valdés & Associates, located in San Diego, California. The firm represents clients in Immigration cases, in California, Arizona and Texas. Ms. Valdes is regularly featured on Telemundo Network News Program, “Al Rojo Vivo”, and has been interviewed by the Los Angeles Times, San Diego Union Tribune, Enlace Spanish magazine, and Reuters, regarding Immigration and Mexican Asylum cases.
Ms. Valdés serves as a volunteer for the San Diego County Office of Education, Migrant Education Program, and serves as a frequent guest speaker for Hispanic youth.
Ms. Valdés attained her law degree from the University of California, Berkeley (Boalt Hall), where she studied Immigration and Asylum Law, and was an Associate Editor for the Berkeley Journal of International Law, as well as the La Raza Law Journal.
She will answer many common questions that many people have about how America should deal with immigration issues. She believes there is a way to protect our country and enforce the laws while still being a welcoming, compassionate country.
This episode first aired on May 27, 2017.
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Time is Money. Money Talks. Put your money where your mouth is. We’ve all heard these phrases, but many of us have never stopped to think about them. Today on Kevin’s show, we have Dan Faller, a self-made millionaire, He has been a successful real estate owner and is president of the Apartment Owner’s Association.
For over 30 years, the Apartment Owners Association of California, Inc. (AOA) has provided California apartment owners with low-cost, full-service landlording resources.
Founded in 1982 by Daniel C. Faller, AOA has become one of the largest apartment associations in the United States, thanks to you, our loyal members.
Dan has learned that the key to a successful life involves a healthy prayer life and personal relationship with Jesus Christ. He’s here to share some of his greatest hits and misses, as well as share practical, biblical tips to gain financial success. If you want to learn more about Dan and his organization, you can visit www.aoausa.com.
This episode first aired on May 20, 2017.
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Video games are everywhere. They are available on our phones, computers, and tablets. Maybe you play for fun or use it to bribe your kids to do their chores. But you may not realize how much they are affecting you or perhaps how it is affecting your kids. Today on the show we have Julie Doan, an emerging expert in the field of video game addiction. She partners in this field with her husband, Dr. Doan, who was once a game addict himself. She will share surprising stats and practical ways that will help you and your family become unhooked from games.
A national, cross-sectional study at Iowa State University of 1178 children ages eight to eighteen showed that 8.5% of the children demonstrated behaviors of addiction similar to other behavioral addictions like pathologic gambling. The kids addicted to video games demonstrated lower grades in school, attention problems, and other health problems. The video game addiction rate is between 8% and 12% worldwide based on research by several research groups and Douglas Gentile, Ph.D.
The problem is, as a society in general, we are not educated about the long-term mental and health risks of video game addiction. Video games are free and available everywhere, and people are unaware of the one in ten who can and will be addicted to video games. The video game addict destroys his or her life and the lives of the people they love. It’s time our society understands this addiction, prevent it, and help the one in ten who are addicted to video games.
Tune in to hear more about this important subject. If you want to learn more about this subject you can go to http://www.hooked-on-games.com.
This episode first aired on May 13, 2017.
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It is said that those who forget history is destined to repeat it. But, there are those who not only want to forget history, they want to rewrite it. Today on EFL Radio, we have Dr. David Barton who is better known as America’s Historian.
David Barton is the Founder and President of WallBuilders, a national pro-family organization that presents America’s forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on our moral, religious and constitutional heritage. David is the author of numerous best-selling books, with the subjects being drawn largely from his massive library of tens of thousands of original writings from the Founding Era. He also addresses well over 400 groups each year.
Kevin and David Barton will be discussing and debunking popular myths surrounding America’s early history and its founding fathers. One of the most attacked and vilified is Thomas Jefferson. Did he really decide to rewrite the Bible to remove the parts he didn’t like? Well, you’ll just have to tune in to find out!
This episode first aired on May 6, 2017.
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Space. The final frontier. Besides being the backdrop for a great Sci-Fi TV show, it is the subject of today’s show. Kevin Conover’s guest is Dr. Henry Richter, who helped put the first American satellite into space.
Henry was picked to oversee the development of America’s first earth satellite, Explorer I. Henry says he lobbied to get Dr. James Van Allen’s package (a Geiger counter) on the satellite. This led to the discovery of the Van Allen Radiation Belts, which influence things from radio communications to the strength of the northern and southern auroras. The results from the Van Allen instrument were at first puzzling, largely because the instrument was saturated with the unexpectedly high levels of radiation surrounding the earth. Also, it was not until Explorer III that they had a tape recording of an entire orbit.
Dr. Henry Richter became a Christian later in life. He says, “I was a busy churchman, but I sure didn’t like the name ‘Christian’. As the chairman of the board of a big, name-brand church, I told them that as long as I was in charge we weren’t going to get one of the born-again Christians here!” It was mainly through the influence of a former secretary (who became his wife), who seemed to have a deeper walk than most ‘religious’ people he knew, that he began to seek answers to the more meaningful questions, finally becoming a born-again Christian himself in 1969. “Yet for a long time I believed that God used evolution to put it all together, but that’s just not possible.”
Concerning the big bang theory and man’s attempts to explain the universe without a Creator, he said, “The big bang and evolution is one of the biggest adult fairytales I can imagine.” This goes along with his book, The Universe: a surprising cosmological accident, currently under revision.
This episode first aired on April 22, 2017.
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Today on Educate For Life Radio, Kevin has California Senator Joel Anderson. Senator Anderson has served four years in the State Assembly and four years in the State Senate. After four years of service in the State Assembly and four years of service in the State Senate, in 2014 Senator Anderson was re-elected to represent San Diego county for a second term in the Senate.When first elected to the Assembly, he promised his constituents, “I am not going to Sacramento to be a potted plant.”
Senator Anderson is here to sound the warning bell about Senate Bill 18. Known as the Bill of Rights for the Children and Youth of California, it resolves to invest in all children and youth in order to achieve specified goals, including having safe and healthy environments. This bill would make legislative findings and declarations relating to the needs and well-being of children and youth in California. The bill would create, until November 30, 2024, the Joint Legislative Committee on Children and Youth, with 18 members appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules and the Speaker of the Assembly, as specified. The bill would require the committee to develop “California’s Promise to its Children and Youth,” a framework for the care and welfare of children and youth in various contexts, including, but not limited to, health care, nutrition, homeless assistance, education, and foster care, as specified. The bill would require the committee to consider an unspecified Senate Concurrent Resolution, the Bill of Rights for the Children and Youth of California, if it is enacted and takes effect on or before January 1, 2018, for purposes of developing the framework.
On the surface, this may not sound bad, but Senator Joel Anderson believes this bill provides the framework for parental rights to be taken from parents and given to the state. Much of the text of the bill is vague and open to subjective interpretation. This bill would allow the state to impose arbitrary rules about the proper care of a child in nearly every area of life imaginable. Imagine if CPS knocked on your door and took away your child because the State decided that you were not providing your child with “appropriate” nutrition because he or she had a soda with lunch?
Tune in to hear Senator Anderson make his case against this bill. If you would like to read the bill yourself, you can go to https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180SB18. If you would like to sign a petition to stop this bill from being enacted, you can visit http://anderson.cssrc.us/.
This episode first aired on April 15, 2017.
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Today on Educate For Life Radio, Kevin has an amazing guest with an incredible story to tell. Mason Weaver is a Conservative African American, who loves the Lord and loves people. Mason’s distinctive point of view is a direct result of a past tragedy that has produced a present day triumph After approximately 2800 pounds of steel and iron plates fell on him, while on active naval duty in San Diego, California, the Navy classified him disabled and discharged him.
Mason found himself unskilled and disabled. He had to discover a new way of earning a living. After graduation from UC Berkeley with a degree in Political Science, he won a position with the US Department of Energy against 2,400 applicants for four job openings. Between 1976 and 1980 he was promoted from an entry level employee to a Mid Level Senior Contract Specialist with a “Confidential Security Clearance”. He negotiated many multi-million dollar government contracts with major contractors, including TRW, General Dynamics, and General Electric.
In 1980 Mason resigned to become an entrepreneur, forming a private consulting company to assist businesses in obtaining and administering government contracts. He has consulted with many multi-national companies on government and political issues. But Mason Weaver had to learn how to earn income, how business was achieved and how to teach others.
Mason Weaver is the author of It’s OK to Leave the Plantation, The Rope, Diamond in the Rough, and Polishing the Diamond in the Rough which discusses the social issues that affect us all and that bind us together. Noted for his quick wit, vigorous debate and forceful oratory, Mason is a challenge to the opposition and an instructive persuasive counselor to allies.
Tune in to hear more of Mason’s incredible story and his distinctive position on current political topics. To learn more about Mason, check out http://www.masonweaver.com.
This episode first aired on April 8, 2017.
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Ever wonder what it would be like to uncover history for a living? If history is your thing, this might sound like fun. Today on Kevin’s show, Dr. Doug Petrovich, who is an archaeologist, will share some of the amazing discoveries he has found.
Douglas was formerly the academic dean and professor at Novosibirsk Biblical-Theological Seminary,(Akademgorodok, Siberia, Russia). His interests include biblical exegesis, biblical history, Egyptology, ANE history (including archaeology, epigraphy, and iconography). He is a contributor to Associates for Biblical Research.
Dr. Doug Petrovich has uncovered many incredible artifacts that verify the events and people in the historical accounts of Genesis and Exodus. This includes key figures such as Joseph, Manasseh, and Moses. He has also uncovered evidence that the Exodus Pharaoh was not Rameses, but Akhenaton II. Tune in to hear about many other exciting discoveries that confirm the events in the Bible.
This episode first aired on April 1, 2017.
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Fossils are the preserved remains of creatures that lived long ago. But, just how long ago? According to evolutionary theory, the fossil record shows how life evolved over millions of years. According to the creation account, the fossil record was formed quickly during a worldwide flood. It would have buried sea creatures first and then eventually land creatures as well, accounting for the order we see in the fossil record. Earth only had one history, so which theory is correct?
Kevin’s guest on the show today is Dr. Marcus Ross. Dr. Ross is a paleontologist who teaches at Liberty University. Marcus Ross has loved paleontology (especially dinosaurs) since he was a kid growing up in Rhode Island. He has continued pursuing this passion, currently researching about a group of extinct marine reptiles called mosasaurs. He is greatly interested in issues surrounding the creation-evolution controversy and the intersection of geology with the Biblical events of creation and Noah’s Flood.
Dr. Ross believes that the evidence from geology and paleontology points to the truth of the creation account and the event of a worldwide flood and he’s here to tell you why. Tune in for this information packed show and learn about the supporting evidence for the biblical accounts of creation and the flood.
This episode first aired on March 25, 2017.
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DNA holds many mysteries. It is the instruction book for all life on earth and is a complicated code that scientists are trying to unravel. But could it actually be used to prove whether the biblical story of Adam and Eve is historically accurate? Our guest Dr. Robert Carter believes this is so through the advancements in the analysis of mitochondrial DNA.
Dr. Carter obtained a BS in Applied Biology from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1992. He then spent four years teaching high school biology, chemistry, physics, and electronics before going to the University of Miami to obtain his Ph.D. in Marine Biology. He successfully completed this program in 2003 with a dissertation on “Cnidarian Fluorescent Proteins.” While in Miami, he studied the genetics of pigmentation in corals and other invertebrates, designed and built an aquaculture facility for Caribbean corals, performed well over 500 SCUBA dives, many of them at night, and licensed a spin-off product of his research (a patented fluorescent protein) to a biotech company.
Tune in for an information packed show and find out whether mitochondrial DNA can trace the human race back to a single woman.
This episode first aired on March 18, 2017.
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“The Shack” is a movie based on the book by the same title written by Christian author, William P. Young. After suffering a family tragedy, Mack Phillips spirals into a deep depression that causes him to question his innermost beliefs. Facing a crisis of faith, he receives a mysterious letter urging him to an abandoned shack in the Oregon wilderness. Despite his doubts, Mack journeys to the shack and encounters an enigmatic trio of strangers led by a woman named Papa. Through this meeting, Mack finds important truths that will transform his understanding of his tragedy and change his life forever.
Today on the show, Kevin has Greg Koukl, an apologist and president of Stand to Reason. He is here to discuss the possibly controversial theology presented in the movie. Mainly, is it biblical to depict God as three distinct people and to depict God the Father as a woman? The answer may surprise you. Greg also shares some of his incredible apologetics knowledge and presents arguments and answers to some of the tough questions in Christianity.
Tune in to Educate For Life for a great show and discussion on theology and Christianity. If you want to learn more about Greg Koukl, you can check out http://www.STR.org.
This episode first aired on March 11, 2017.
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Censorship. Is it a benign tool used to prevent hate and prejudice or a weapon used to silence people who have a conservative and/or Christian worldview? To answer this important question, Kevin has Elizabeth Martin Johnston on the show today. She is better known as the Activist Mommy to her fans.
Elizabeth is an Activist Vlogger (video blogger) who educates about current events and topics that are important to families. The pulse behind everything Elizabeth does is her love for Jesus Christ, who saved her from her sin during her teenage years and launched her on a very unpredictable journey of service to Him, which has included foreign missions, orphanage ministry, outreach to kids in troubled inner-city areas, backyard bible clubs, street ministry, pro-life rescue ministry, public speaking, producing a movie, and homeschooling her ever-growing family.
Elizabeth is on a mission to expose the double standard of censorship. She has personally been on the receiving end of censorship, being banned from Facebook twice for taking a biblical stance on homosexuality. She is gathering evidence to expose Facebook for being biased against the worldview she holds to. If you’re watching today and you have experienced similar bias, Elizabeth asks that you contact her through her website at http://activistmommyofficial.com.
This episode first aired on February 25, 2017.
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Today on the show Kevin has two amazing experts, Dr. Del Tackett and Dr. Andrew Snelling, to talk about an exciting new movie called “Is Genesis History”. Is Genesis History? is a comprehensive documentary featuring scientists and scholars looking at the world and explaining how it intersects with the history recorded in Genesis. From rock layers to fossils to lions to stars, this fascinating film will challenge and change the way you see the world. Showing in theaters as a one-night event on Thursday, February 23 only (tickets at http://www.fathomevents.com/event/is-genesis-history), Is Genesis History? shines new light on our origins, providing a positive argument for Biblical Creation and the Flood. Dr. Del Tackett, the creator of “The Truth Project,” serves as your guide—hiking through canyons, climbing up mountains, and diving below the sea—in an exploration of two competing views … one compelling truth.
Dr. Del Tackett is the former president of the Focus on the Family Institute and a former Senior Vice President of Focus on the Family. He is also the creator of Focus on the Family’s The Truth Project—a nationwide initiative designed to bring the Christian worldview to the body of Christ. He’s here on the show today to talk about his role in the new movie and to share some of the amazing evidence that has been found.
Dr. Andrew Snelling will follow up with more evidence from Geology. Dr. Andrew Snelling has been involved in extensive creationist research in Australia and overseas, including the formation of all types of mineral deposits, radioactivity in rocks and radioisotopic dating, and the formation of metamorphic and igneous rocks, sedimentary strata and landscape features (e.g. Grand Canyon, USA, and Ayers Rock, Australia) within the biblical framework for earth history. As well as writing regularly and extensively in international creationist publications, Andrew has travelled around Australia and widely overseas (USA, UK, New Zealand, South Africa, Korea, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China) speaking in schools, churches, colleges and universities, particularly on the overwhelming scientific evidence consistent with the biblical account of Creation and Noah’s Flood.
To learn more about the movie, “Is Genesis History?”, or to get tickets, you can visit http://isgenesishistory.com/. To check out Dr. Del Tackett and The Truth Project, go to http://www.thetruthproject.org/. To learn more about Dr. Andrew Snelling and his research, visit http://creation.com/andrew-a-snelling.
This episode first aired on February 11, 2017.
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How many times have you heard it said that virtually all scientists agree on the scientific validity of evolution? Not so! Kevin’s guest on the show today is Dr. James Tour. He is a Bible believing Christian who has serious doubts about evolutionary theory as it is today, not because of his faith, but because of science.
Dr. James Tour, a synthetic organic chemist, received his Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Syracuse University, his Ph.D. in synthetic organic and organometallic chemistry from Purdue University, and postdoctoral training in synthetic organic chemistry at the University of Wisconsin and Stanford University. After spending 11 years on the faculty of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of South Carolina, he joined the Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology at Rice University in 1999 where he is presently the T. T. and W. F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, Professor of Computer Science, and Professor of Materials Science and NanoEngineering. Tour’s scientific research areas include nanoelectronics, graphene electronics, silicon oxide electronics, and many other chemical and molecular technologies such as nanomachines which includes molecular motors and nanocars.
Tour has over 600 research publications and over 120 patents, with total citations over 69,000 (Google Scholar). Tour was named among “The 50 Most Influential Scientists in the World Today” by TheBestSchools.org in 2014, listed in “The World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds” by Thomson Reuters ScienceWatch.com in 2014 and recipient of the Trotter Prize in “Information, Complexity and Inference” in 2014. Tour was also named “Scientist of the Year” by R&D Magazine in 2013.
This is a show that you don’t want to miss. Tune in to Educate For Life to hear the knowledge that Dr. Tour has to share about evolution and find out why he believes science refutes evolution. To learn more about Dr. James Tour and his research, you can visit http://www.jmtour.com/.
This episode first aired on February 4, 2017.
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Kevin’s guest on the show today is Dan Barker. He is a Christian turned Atheist and is currently the co-president of the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Dan is a contributing editor of Freethought Today and is involved with the Foundation’s state/church lawsuits. He regularly gives lectures, performs concerts, and participates in debates with theists, often at college and university campuses.
Dan was a Christian preacher for 19 years. While preaching, he began to have questions on the validity of the Bible. Following five years of reading, Dan gradually outgrew his religious beliefs. “If I had limited myself to Christian authors, I’d still be a Christian today,” Dan says. “I just lost faith in faith.” He announced his atheism publicly in January, 1984. He tells his story in the books Losing Faith in Faith (1992) and Godless (2008).
Tune in for an exciting show and interesting debate. Learn how an individual can migrate from total devoted faith in God to denial of His existence. To learn more about Dan Barker, you can visit https://ffrf.org/about/getting-acquainted/item/13996-dan-barker.
This episode first aired on January 14, 2017.
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Our guest on the show today is Victor Marx. Victor Marx is a 7th degree blackbelt in Kaichu-Do (Cajun Karate), a 5th degree blackbelt in weapons, and holds the world record for the Chuck Norris inspired fastest disarm. He also leads high risk mission teams overseas for the purpose of offering the hope and the love of God in tangible ways. Victor Marx was also the survivor of an abusive childhood and has penned his autobiography titled, “The Victor Marx Story.”
Watch as Kevin and Victor discuss a harrowing childhood, career, and high risk ministry.
Tune in to Educate For Life Radio for an encouraging and inspiring episode. If you want to learn more about Victor Marx, you can check out his website, https://victormarx.com.
This episode first aired on January 7, 2017.
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I am a (insert job title here). This one sentence is how many people define themselves. Maybe this is how you define yourself. But have you ever thought how you could take that job title and use it to glorify God? You may be thinking, “I’m a plumber, not a pastor. How can I use that?”.
Our guest on the show today is Michael Sanchez. Michael Sanchez is a pianist, vocalist, and artist based in his hometown San Diego. He is also a graphic artist and a woodworker. He has also had the opportunity to compete on “The Voice”. Despite his impressive list of talents, he is incredibly humble and just wants to use his talents to serve the Lord. He is here to tell you that no matter what talents or skills you have, you can give it to God and let God use it. There is no skill that God can’t use.
Tune in to Educate For Life Radio for an encouraging and inspiring episode. If you want to learn more about Michael Sanchez, you can check out his website, https://michaelsanchezmusic.com.
This episode first aired on December 31st, 2016.
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Education is an important part of everyone’s life. It gives us the foundation we need for the rest of our lives. But what happens when a child can’t get the education he or she needs? Whether the district schools are under performing or the private schools are too expensive, the result for the child can be devastating. This is where school choice plays an important role and our guest, Andrew Campanella, is here to explain how school choice works. Andrew Campanella is the president of School Choice Week and he has seen first hand the importance of receiving a quality education.
Held every January, National School Choice Week shines a positive spotlight on effective education options for every child. The goal of National School Choice Week (NSCW) is to raise public awareness of all types of education options for children. These options include traditional public schools, public charter schools, magnet schools, online learning, private schools, and homeschooling.
To meet this goal, NSCW encourages schools, organizations, and individuals to hold positive events that celebrate school choice options, while drawing attention to the need for even greater opportunities for children. To learn more about school choice and school choice week, you can visit https://schoolchoiceweek.com.
This episode first aired on December 24, 2016.
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Billy Graham is perhaps the most well known and influential evangelist in modern history. His famous crusades have reached millions of people for Christ. He is in effect, America’s chaplain, presiding over many inaugurations, funerals for presidents, and bring hope in times of tragedy.
Today on the Educate For Life radio show, Billy Graham’s grandson, Will Graham, sits down to talk with Kevin. Kevin will discuss with Will Graham about how he sees the future of America with the new administration, how he discovered his own call to ministry, how he has preached the Gospel in difficult countries like Japan and China and many other interesting stories from his life. There is truly no topic that is off limits.
Join us for this inspiring episode and get to know Will Graham. Learn more about Will Graham and his families legacy at https://billygraham.org/about/what-we-believe/.
This episode first aired on December 17, 2016.
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If someone offered you a hundred dollars to share your beliefs in public would you do it? What if they offered you a thousand dollars? A million? Some of you are probably still saying no. About 90% of Americans have some level of fear of public speaking. This fear is often compounded when it has to do with sharing one’s faith. So how can you get past your fear to share your faith in public? According to Kevin’s guest, Mark Spence, you don’t have to.
Mark Spence is the Vice President of Outreach for Living Waters Publications. He also edits Living Waters’ many apologetics videos featuring Ray Comfort including the most recent video titled “The Atheist Delusion”. Mark Spence has a secret. He is nervous every time he goes street witnessing. Yet he has witnessed to people from all walks of life including olympic athletes and red carpet celebrities. Mark has a simple method to overcoming his nervousness.
Tune in to Educate For Life to hear Mark Spence’s strategy for effective street witnessing. You will also get to hear some amazing stories of this strategy in action. If you want to learn more about Living Waters Publishing, visit http://www.livingwaters.com/about-living-waters. To check out their movies, head over to http://www.livingwaters.com/video.
This episode first aired on December 10, 2016.
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Imagine this. You are in a room with no windows. There are people all around you. But they can’t talk to you, look at you, or even acknowledge you. You might as well be invisible or dead. For most people, this would sound like a nightmare, but this was the experience of our guest Michael Lehre as a Jehovah’s Witness.
Michael Lehre was born and raised Jehovah’s Witness. He felt he had the true religion until one day when he met a man who claimed he had the true religion. Michael didn’t know it, but a seed had been planted. He began to secretly explore the Bible. The more he studied, the more he realized that everything he had ever in told was a lie. His life began to fall apart and he was disfellowshipped from his congregation. He felt so worthless he attempted suicide multiple times. At his lowest point, he cried out to God to reveal Himself and God answered.
Tune in to Educate For Life to hear this amazing and powerful story. You will hear how Michael Lehre, through the power of Jesus Christ, turned his life around and gained a new identity. If you want to learn more about Michael Lehre, you can check him out on his YouTube channel, UltimateMordecai at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChqAubATw4mUicQHaxherdw.
This episode first aired on October 15th, 2016.
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Christianity is often associated with the worst moments in history. The salem witch trials, the crusades and the holocaust just to name a few. Critics claim that because of these events, Christians can’t claim that Christianity is better than any other religion. After all, they claim, Hitler was a Christian and look at all the horrible things he did. But is this claim true? Was Hitler a Christian? Today of Kevin’s show, we have guest Dr. Richard Weikart to answer that questions.
Dr. Richard Weikart is Professor of History at California State University, Stanislaus. He completed his Ph.D. in modern European history at the University of Iowa in 1994, receiving the biennial prize of the Forum for History of Human Sciences for the best dissertation in that field. His book, From Darwin to Hitler: Evolutionary Ethics, Eugenics, and Racism in Germany, documents the influence of naturalistic evolution on ethical thought, euthanasia, militarism, racism, and ultimately Hitler’s ideology. For more information on this book, go to www.darwintohitler.com. Dr. Weikart has also written Hitler’s Ethic: The Nazi Pursuit of Evolutionary Progress, which helps explain the mystery of Hitler’s pernicious ideology by demonstrating that Hitler’s immorality flowed from a coherent ethic, inspired by an evolutionary utopian project of biologically improving the human race.
Join us for an exciting show as Kevin and Dr. Richard Weikart discuss the underpinnings of Hitler’s ideology and determine whether Hitler was a Christian, an evolutionist, or something else entirely. The answer may surprise you. Don’t miss it.
This episode first aired on October 8th, 2016.
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Climate change is a big topic today and is hotly debated. It has been held responsible for hurricanes, tornadoes, and the ice age. Main stream scientists believe it has been responsible for a series of ice ages over millions of years. In fact, they warn that if we’re not careful about what we do with the environment, another ice age will be triggered causing a worldwide catastrophe. But are they right? How many ice ages have there been? How volatile is our environment currently? Today on Kevin’s show we have two experts that have been studying this very topic. They will share how much environmental science has been influenced by the worldview of the scientists doing the research. Dr. Jason Lisle and Dr. Jake Hebert will share exciting research that supports a biblical view of science and a single ice age caused by a worldwide flood.
Dr. Hebert is a research associate at the Institute for Creation Research. He joined ICR in 2011 as a research associate and focuses much of his work on climates before and after Noah’s Flood, among other research endeavors.He earned a master’s degree in physics in 1999 from Texas A&M University, where he studied optics and was a Dean’s Graduate Fellow 1995-1996. He received his Ph.D. in 2011 from the University of Texas at Dallas, where his research involved a study of the possible connection between fair-weather atmospheric electricity and weather and climate.
Dr. Jason Lisle is the Director of Physical Sciences and the Institute for Creation Research and leads ICR’s gifted team of physical scientists who continue to investigate and demonstrate the evidence for creation. He graduated summa cum laude from Ohio Wesleyan University where he double-majored in physics and astronomy and minored in mathematics. He earned a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in astrophysics at the University of Colorado. Dr. Lisle specialized in solar astrophysics and has made a number of scientific discoveries regarding the solar photosphere and has contributed to the field of general relativity.
These two experts will share their wealth of knowledge today on Kevin’s show and will share evidence that supports a biblical ice age. You will also learn just how much science is influenced by the worldview of the scientist. Tune in for an exciting, informative show. If you want to learn more about Dr. Lisle and Dr. Hebert and the research they’re involved in, you can visit icr.org.
This episode first aired on October 1st, 2016.
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Many Christians go through life with many questions about their faith and may feel surrounded on all sides by opposition. They are faced with tough questions such as, how can a good God allow evil? Does the Bible contain errors? How can we know it’s the word of God? Because of questions like these, some lose their faith. Others keep their faith but no longer believe in important aspects of Christianity.
But there is a place where everyone can have all these questions answered. Dr. Joseph Holden from Veritas Evangelical Seminary is here to emphasize the importance of learning to defend your faith through the study of apologetics. The mission of Veritas Evangelical Seminary is simple. Their vision is to prepare a generation of spiritually mature, biblically equipped, academically advanced, and socially developed individuals for a life of opportunity and service to the glory of God.
Dr. Joseph Holden teaches at Veritas Evangelical Seminary and holds a Masters of Divinity in Apologetics and a Ph.D. in Philosophical/Systematic Theology. He also has multiple publications on various apologetic topics. He shares his wealth of knowledge with Kevin on todays show and we hope you toon in to learn more about apologetics and find answers to the tough questions. If you are interested in learning more about Veritas Evangelical Seminary, you can visit www.ves.edu.
This episode first aired on September 24rd, 2016.
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Imagine this. You come in to work one day and learn you’re being investigated for harassment. Why? Because you shared a DVD with a co-worker about the science of intelligent design. Worse still, your boss fires you because you dared to share your beliefs. Sound unbelievable?
Well, that’s exactly what happened to David Coppedge. For 14 years, David F. Coppedge worked at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory for NASA’s most ambitious interplanetary mission, the Cassini Mission to Saturn. For most of that time, he was Team Lead System Administrator, responsible for 15 networks and 200+ computers across America and Europe. He received high ratings for his work, until he was reprimanded for sharing his beliefs. He was ultimately fired. But David Coppedge decided to fight back and took his case to court.
Tune in to Educate For Life to listen in to this discussion between Kevin Conover and guest David Coppedge. David Coppedge will take you through what happened in his case and present some stunning evidence that backs up his belief in intelligent design. He continues to write science news from a biblical world view which you can follow at crev.info. To learn more about David Coppedge and his work, visit davidcoppedge.com.
This episode first aired on September 3rd, 2016.
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The journey from openly homosexual agnostic drug dealer to Bible-affirming Christian scholar and professor is a long and difficult one, as Dr. Christopher Yuan can attest. Dr. Yuan’s parents were Chinese expatriates who escaped the cultural revolution by fleeing to Taiwan, and later came to America for higher education. They lived out the American Dream, achieving financial success and providing a bright future for their children despite having arrived in the US with nothing. But this dream turned into a nightmare for Christopher, who grew up with no religious influence in his life, was ostracized from other boys for being different, and began to feel same-sex attractions after being exposed to pornography at a young age.
Dr. Yuan tells Kevin about his incredible testimony, which took both him and his mother to rock bottom before God brought them into the light. In her darkest hour, Christopher’s mother heard God’s voice in the form of a small pamphlet. Soon Christopher’s father and brother came to know the Lord as well, and after many years of faithful prayer and fasting, so did Christopher himself. Dr. Yuan’s story goes to show that God’s grace can redeem anyone, even a despairing mother who is contemplating suicide and a prodigal son running as hard as he can in the opposite direction. Dr. Yuan and his mother co-authored a book about their experiences, called Out of a Far Country: A Gay Son’s Journey to God. A Broken Mother’s Search for Hope.To learn more about their inspiring journey, visit ChristopherYuan.com. You can also hear Christopher speak at the Veritas Apologetics Conference at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa in November.
This episode first aired on August 27th, 2016.
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It’s not easy being a teacher—which explains why a lot of them are quitting! A recent article from The Atlantic examines some of the challenges that teachers face: from long hours of overtime, to less than average pay, to having to buy missing supplies with their own money, to overwhelming stress verging on nervous breakdowns. Hard to imagine why not enough young people are choosing or sticking with a teaching career anymore! And teachers who are Christians have one more thing to worry about: potential law suits they might face by showing any indication of their personal faith at school.
Fortunately, there are a variety of perfectly legal ways that Christians, whether teacher or student, can live out their faith at school. Sadly, many Christians are simply not aware of these rights and have been silenced by fear. To help solve this problem, Jennifer Kvalvik created the Apples for Teachers ministry at the Rock Church in Point Loma. Kevin talks to Jennifer, Janel and Camilo about their experiences as Christians who have worked in San Diego public schools for many years. Jennifer explains what her ministry does, as well as sharing some excellent resources for Christian teachers (such as Christian Teachers in Public Schools by Julia and Gloria Stronks).
This ministry meets once a month as a support group for Christian teachers to mutually encourage one another. Learn more and get involved by visiting SDRock.com/ministries/ApplesForTeachers! And even if you are not a teacher, you can assist them in their current service project by donating small school supplies that will go to Syrian refugees.
This episode first aired on August 13th, 2016.
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At the beginning of a new school year most students are worrying about settling into their dorm room with a new roommate, finding their classrooms, or how they’re going to pay for textbooks. Their parents may be worrying about how well their child will do academically and hoping they stay out of trouble. But if you are a Christian student or parent you may be worrying about how you, or your child, will survive college or high school with a faith that is intact.
According to recent studies about 25% of college professors are professing atheists or agnostics whereas only about 7% of the general public are atheists or agnostics. Only 6% of professors believe the bible is the actual word of God and 51% say it’s an ancient book with good moral precepts. 75% of teachers and professors say that religion has no place in public schools. With statistics like these, a Christian parent or student has a reason to be worried. In fact, 8 out of 10 young people will leave the faith due to questions they encounter in public school.
But today on Education For Life, Kevin is joined by three guests who are actively working to turn the tide with the Ratio Christi organization. Ratio Christi means “The Reason of Christ”. Kevin will speak with Michael Bossman, Vice President of Ratio Christi, Conor Anderson, Chapter Director and Evan Young, a student who has been mentored by Ratio Christi members. Their mission is to equip university students and faculty to give historical, philosophical, and scientific reasons for following Jesus Christ. They aim to show young adults how reasonable a belief in Christ really is.
Tune in to hear the amazing testimony of these three men and learn about the purpose of Ratio Christi. The learn more about Ratio Christi and their program you can visit ratiochristi.org. You can also get involved and be a mentor for a student or schedule a member to run an apologetics class at your church. There are many ways to get involved and you can view them all at http://ratiochristi.org/partners/get-involved/. You can also donate to Ratio Christi to support their mission at http://ratiochristi.org/donate.
This episode first aired on July 30th, 2016.
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It’s in the news almost every day. Another white police officer has shot another young black man. People march through the streets crying for justice. Some even riot, loot and call for the death of cops in retaliation. They are followed by politicians who take a tragic situation and use it to their own political benefit. This is the tangled mess that is racism in America.
But is racism the real issue or is there a root cause that needs to be dealt with? Is racism alive and well in America? Join Kevin Conover as he discusses this important issue with three special guests. Glen McKinney, Theo Goodwin (aka. Protege) and Daniel Wigginton are three African American men who have experienced the reality of racism in America. They will reveal how deep the problem goes and practical steps that everyone can take to help solve the issue.
They will also discuss the role that the church has to play. For far too long the church has been asleep at the wheel. Sadly, the church has largely remained silent and has failed to reach out to people and teach them what the Bible has to say on this important issue. As a result, the younger generation has largely lost interest in attending church and learning what Jesus had to say about racism. You do not want to miss this show. Listen in as two generations of black and white men come together in a spirit of unity to try to begin to heal the racial divide.
"There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." - Galatians 3:28
This episode first aired on July 16th, 2016.
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“In every action we take, we are doing one of two things: we are either helping to create a hell on earth or helping to bring down a foretaste of heaven.” These are the words of Chuck Colson, and Audrea Taylor, founder of im2moro, has taken them to heart. In this episode, Audrea and Kevin discuss the crossroads that America has arrived at with the upcoming presidential election, and what millennial voters must do to secure the future of the nation.
While performing with her choir in Washington D.C. as a young teen, Audrea heard an event speaker state that the political future of America rests on the next generation. She suddenly realized that almost no one from this “next generation” was present or showing an interest in politics! That’s why she and a group of like-minded individuals formed im2moro, an organization devoted to promoting the principles that make America great, as well as encouraging young people to think critically and get involved in politics.
You can learn more at im2moro.com, and find them on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram. You can contact Audrea or even book her as a speaker by visiting the website, or emailing her at audrea@im2moro.com.
This episode first aired on July 9th, 2016.
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“Once a junkie, always a junkie.” That’s what Herlindo had been told, and that’s what he believed about himself. However, even 16 years into his heroin addiction his mother told him something different: “Son, I know that some day you are going to change. I am praying for you.” Today Herlindo is San Diego County’s Director of Teen Challenge, the very organization that helped him turn his life around in 1990.
In this episode Kevin talks to Herlindo and his assistant director Mike about the impact that Teen Challenge has had on their lives, and the lives of countless others. The ministry was started by David Wilkinson (author of The Cross and the Switchblade) in 1960, and it is still helping teens and adults step out of drug addiction today. Teen challenge is not a rehab center, and does not just teach behavior modification. Instead, it takes those whose lives have been destroyed by drug addiction and introduces them to the one person who can actually help: Jesus Christ.
Learn more by visiting TeenChallenge.org(/SDTC for San Diego). You can help Teen Challenge help others by praying for them, donating to the organization at GiveTC.com, and getting involved in Teen Challenge events such as the San Diego Walk for Recovery on September 24th.
This episode first aired on July 2nd, 2016.
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To many, the chasm between Christianity and homosexuality is insurmountably large. Some people believe that a person can be both a true Christian and openly homosexual. Is it possible to hold this position without compromising the Bible’s teachings? Kevin discusses the issue with Candice Czubernat, a therapist, writer, speaker and professing Christian who is raising two kids with her female spouse.
Candice is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the State of Washington and an MFTI in the state of California. She has a Masters in Counseling Psychology and has been working in the mental health field for over a decade. Candice grew up in a loving home, but her Christian roots did not provide any context or support for her struggle with the notion of being gay.
Kevin and Candice fall on opposite sides of the debate, but come together in spite of their disagreement to express their thoughts in a civil discussion. Tune in to hear Candice explain why she holds the position she does and how she views scripture, as well as Kevin’s response.
This episode first aired on June 25th, 2016.
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You probably wouldn’t expect a committed evolutionist with a secular upbringing, who earned multiple graduate degrees in the hard sciences from prestigious universities, to end up being one of the world’s leading creation scientists. But that’s exactly what happened with Dr. John Baumgardner of the Logos Research Associates, the foremost expert on Noah’s Flood and its significance to Earth’s geology.
After completing his BS in electrical engineering at Texas Tech and MS in electrical engineering from Princeton, John began work on his PhD. Some other students invited him to a Bible study that was covering the gospel of John, and despite his secular background he soon found himself face to face with Jesus. John gave his life to the Lord, and then had to determine how to best use his life for the Lord, while using his scientific training and also fulfilling his prior commitment to the U. S. Air Force. John talks with Kevin about his subsequent journey from witnessing with Campus Crusade for Christ, to earning more graduate degrees at UCLA, to creating the world’s greatest geologic modeling software, to developing anti-missile lasers for the Star Wars program at Los Alamos National Laboratory, to leading the Carbon-14 research with the RATE project, to joining the Logos Research Associates. He also shares some of the many evidences he has discovered as to why it was a global flood, not uniformitarian processes, that shaped the earth’s geologic features into what they are today.
You can learn more about John’s work with the Logos Research Associates, including how to get involved, at LogosResearchAssociates.org. You can find out more about the results of the RATE project (which set out to evaluate the alleged evidence for an old earth from radioisotopes) in the popular book Thousands, Not Billions, or the more technical volume Radioisotopes and the Age of the Earth, available from many book sellers.
This episode first aired on June 18th, 2016.
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The issue of homosexuality is a hot button topic in today’s society. For Christians, it is even more so. In regards to the LGBT community, christians and the church are often seen as bigoted, hypocritical, unloving and uncaring. But is there a way for the church to change this perception and come along side this community to minister to them and love them?
Guest Patti Height believes there is. She has founded Out of Egypt Ministries to help churches accomplish this goal. Out of Egypt is a non-profit ministry that is dedicated to speaking forth the truth of God’s Word to a generation that has been enslaved by lies. Patti Height knows the destructive bondage that comes as a result of believing and living under this deception, and began this ministry with a desire to help others find the same peace and healing she found, through faith in Jesus Christ. As a teen, Patti turned to alcohol and drugs, and later entered into the world of homosexuality. For many years she believed the lie that there was no hope for change, and her life spiraled down as a result. Today, Patti’s life is a testimony to the transforming power of God and the truth of His Word. In 2003, she was set free from the bondage of addiction and homosexuality, and is now committed to sharing with others the hope and freedom she found in the Gospel.
To learn more about Patti Height and her ministry, visit outofegyptministries.org. You can also find a list of events to hear her speak.
"I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, that you should not be their slaves; I have broken the bands of your yoke and made you walk upright." – Leviticus 26:13
This episode first aired on June 11th, 2016.
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If you had to guess the number one belief system in the state of Israel, what would you say? If you said “jewish” you would be right and wrong. The majority of Israelis would say they were jewish simply because it is their nationality. However, the major belief system in Israel is atheism or secularism.
Furthermore, the majority do not recognize Jesus as a jew, much less the savior of the world. Many simply do not know who Jesus was or that his name in Hebrew means salvation. Israel is one of the most unreached parts of the world. Today on Educate For Life, Kevin speaks with a man who has made it his mission to reach these people. Guest Dan Sered knows first hand what it is like to have never heard the name of Jesus.
Dan Sered was born in Israel on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. His upbringing, like that of many Israelis, was secular, though he was bar mitzvah at age thirteen. Two years later, his family moved to New York where Dan attended Stony Brook University and met Dinah, a Jewish believer in Jesus. Dinah shared the Gospel with Dan explaining that the name of Jesus in Hebrew is Y’shua, and showed Dan how the Hebrew Bible spoke of His coming. Dan committed his life to Y’shua, but not before telling his parents first. Surprisingly, they didn’t respond negatively and Dan discovered that Dinah, her family and church had all prayed about his parents’ response. Dan’s parent’s reaction was one of ‘you will get over this Jesus’ which off course Dan did not. This led to Dan’s parents’ disowning him.
Tune in to hear the rest of Dan’s amazing story and how God is working among His people. You can learn more about Dan and his group Jews For Jesus at http://jewsforjesus.org/. You will also find information on how to get involved or to support Dan’s mission.
This episode first aired on June 4th, 2016.
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Quick! What type of government does the United States have? Would it shock you to know that we don’t have a democracy? In fact many of our founding fathers and early presidents abhorred democratic government. James Madison once said, “Democracy is the most vile form of government. … democracies have ever been spectacles of turbulence and contention; have ever been found incompatible with personal security or the rights of property: and have in general been as short in their lives as the have been violent in their deaths.”
However, the founding fathers realized that certain properties of democracy would benefit America which is why they framed the United States as a democratic republic. They also recognized that a democratic republic would only be stable as long as God was at the center.
Today’s political atmosphere has shifted. Democratic socialism has become popular to some and to others it is still a taboo. Join Kevin Conover to dissect these often confusing political terms. What is democratic socialism and is it something to be feared? If we allow it in American are we opening the door to communism and ultimately fascism. Is this issue being blown out of proportion? Tune in and listen to Kevin break it down and explain why it’s so important to keep God at the center of our government.
This episode first aired on May 28th, 2016.
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The debate over the existence of God and the presence of evil is ages old. The greek philosopher Epicurus pondered this seeming contradiction. He wrote, “Is God willing to prevent evil but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?”
In the modern age, this debate landed in a court of law. In 2007, a state senator sought an injunction against God for His many malicious acts. In his lawsuit, the senator claimed God has caused “widespread death, destruction and terrorization of millions upon millions of the Earth’s inhabitants.” The judge eventually dismissed the case because the Almighty could not be properly notified of the lawsuit because of his unlisted home address.
Today, that debate continues on Kevin Conover’s Educate For Life radio show. He is joined by guests Clay Jones and Sean Taylor. Clay Jones is a professor at Biola university and is writing a book, Why God Allows Evil, and speaks widely on that subject. Find him on the web at http://www.clayjones.net. Sean Taylor is an active member of the secular humanist, skeptic and atheist communities in Southern California including the San Diego Coalition of Reason.
Tune in to this engaging discussion and debate on this important and age old topic.
This episode first aired on May 14th, 2016.
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What if your son came home one day and told you he was locked in a room for an hour and forced to pray to Jesus. In today’s politically correct world you might think this would never happened, but in fact it has. The young boy’s parents were so outraged they sought to get all christian clubs banned from the school. The school fearing a lawsuit prevented the club from reforming for months.
Join Kevin as he talks with guest Nate Landis, who is here to tell you how this club fought back and eventually earned reinstatement. Nate Landis is President and founder of Urban Youth Collaborative. His passion is to share how Jesus brings hope, healing, and purpose into hurting lives. He is an ordained minister and evangelist in the Presbyterian Church (USA) who speaks often at churches, schools, and conferences. He has a B.A. in Sociology and Youth Ministry, M.Div. in Urban Ministry Emphasis, and a Ph.D. in Religion & Ethics.
Learn how you can get involved with Urban Youth Collaborative in your community or public school. Visit http://uyc.org/get-involved/.
This episode first aired on May 7th, 2016.
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In this unaired bonus episode of Educate For Life with Kevin Conover, Kevin speaks with Dumisani Washington. Dumisani is the founder of the IBSI (Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel) and author of Zionism & the Black Church: Why Standing With Israel Will Be a Defining Issue for Christians of Color in the 21st Century. He presents his views on why it is important for all American Christians to support the modern state of Israel, and the Black church in particular. Kevin and Dumisani talk about some of the misinformation that the enemies of Israel have circulated in their attempts to delegitimize it as a state, especially the idea that zionism is equivalent to racism. Dumisani explains why the black church can identify with the people of Israel, and why all Christians must defend the only safe place for the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the Middle East.
To learn more about Dumisani and his book Zionism and the Black Church, visit IBSI-now.org. You can learn more about how US Christians can support Israel by visiting Christians United for Israel (CUFI.org), the largest pro-Israel organization in the US.
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Not long ago, the debate between creation and evolution was almost entirely one-sided—at least in the scientific sense. Although Christians long opposed the evolutionary explanation of life on Scriptural grounds, they had no answers to any of the scientific arguments. That is, until Dr. Henry Morris published The Genesis Flood in 1961. This book became, as Dr. Steven Jay Gould commented, the “founding document of creationism,” and Dr. Morris the founder of the modern scientific creationist movement.
In this episode Kevin talks with Dr. Morris’ son, Dr. Henry Morris III, about his father’s legacy, the ongoing success of the Institute for Creation Research, and other issues relating to creationism. They discuss current creation research projects, the future and challenges of creationism in the church, and more.
In addition to the many free resources they offer on ICR.org, the Institute for Creation Research provides creationism training at special conference events. One such event will take place at Calvary Chapel in Oceanside this October, and feature leading creation scientists Dr. Henry Morris III, Dr. Jason Lisle and Dr. Jake Hebert. Don’t miss out on such a great opportunity! Visit ICR’s event page for more information.
This episode first aired on April 30th, 2016.
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A 13 year old boy told a school counselor that he felt he should not have to go to church three times a week with his parents. The counselor called for an “emergency removal” of the boy from his home. At a subsequent hearing the judge mandated that his parents only take him to church once a week to retain custody of their son.
This scenario occurred not under a communist regime or in a George Orwell novel, but in modern-day America. It is just one example (albeit an extreme one) of the government undermining parental rights. This week Kevin talks with Michael Farris, President of ParentalRights.org and Chairman of the Home School Legal Defense Association. Michael is a constitutional lawyer (and the litigator on the above case) devoted to the issue of parental rights. He explains how the government has given itself the ability to take rights away even from responsible, non-abusive parents, and what we must do to correct this injustice.
When our nation was founded, the right of parents to direct the upbringing of their children was so obvious that it didn’t require mentioning in the Bill of Rights (c.f. the 9th Amendment). Today, however, this sense is not as common. That is why Michael is leading the charge, and garnering support from people of all ethnicities, backgrounds, and political affiliations, to add a parental rights amendment to the Constitution.
For more information and to sign the petition for the amendment, visit ParentalRights.org. You can learn more about this issue from two free 30-minute documentaries: Overruled and Building the Machine.
“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” -2 Corinthians 3:17
This episode first aired on April 23rd, 2016.
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Ultimately, it’s not up to a church, youth pastor, Christian school, or anyone else to make sure that your kids are strong enough in their faith to face the world’s challenges: it is your responsibility.
Many parents feel that when it comes to teaching their children to answer the faith’s more difficult questions, either they don’t have time, or they don’t know how to bring up the topic, or they don’t feel up to the task themselves. That’s why Natasha Crain, a Christian mom and blogger turned apologist, wrote her book “Keeping Your Kids on God’s Side: 40 Conversations to Help Them Build a Lasting Faith.” In this episode of Educate For Life with Kevin Conover, Natasha and Kevin discuss her book and the importance of parents training up their children in the ways of God. “Keeping Your Kids on God’s Side” can help any Christian parent introduce some of the most difficult topics to their children, from the problem of evil to slavery in the Bible. Check out Natasha’s website, ChristianMomThoughts.com, to buy the book and read her articles on many Christian parenting topics!
“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6
This episode first aired on April 16th, 2016.
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This week Kevin talks to psychologist Dr. Julie Hayden, Dean of the Graduate School of Behavior Sciences at Southern California Seminary. Julie is trained not only in psychology, but also in religious studies (in which she has both a Bachelor’s and Master’s). This dual focus enables her to approach psychology from a Biblical perspective, in order to best understand how God has designed humans to function. It also allows her to understand how certain behaviors, such as pornography abuse, are harmful to both individuals and families.
Maintaining a family is never easy, but it’s much harder when a member struggles with something like addiction (whether drugs or pornography), PTSD, or infidelity. However, as traumatic as they are, even these issues can be overcome: with the proper methods, there can be healing. But how do you confront a loved one about something so sensitive, and how can you be sure that they will make a lasting change instead of just ending up back where they started? To answer these and other questions, Dr. Julie Hayden is hosting the second annual Family Conference at Mapleview Baptist Church, from April 22-23. For more information and to sign up in advance, visit FamilyConference.info). You can also check out Julie’s website, GoRhombus.com, for information on other events and training opportunities.
This episode first aired on April 9th, 2016.
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One of the most dreaded responsibilities of any parent is that of talking to their child about sex. Aside from the general awkwardness of the topic, it feels as though bringing it up will spoil a child’s innocence. However, if parents aren’t proactive in teaching their children a biblical perspective on human sexuality, the world will be all too eager to fill their heads with harmful misinformation. And with children having more and more internet access from increasingly younger ages, they will almost certainly be exposed to the worst teacher of all: internet pornography.
This week Kevin talks to Luke Gilkerson, a Christian author, co-founder (with his wife) of the family website IntoxicatedOnLife.com, and an 8-year employee of Covenant Eyes. Luke is all too aware of the dangers of pornography: he was addicted to it for years. After countless attempts (many halfhearted) to give up porn left him believing he could never truly change, Luke was finally able to escape its clutches with the help of a godly mentor who believed in him. A few years later he connected with Covenant Eyes through his wife’s church, and spent the next 8 years helping them achieve their mission.
Covenant Eyes is an internet accountability and content filtering service. It was created both to protect children and adults from viewing internet pornography, but just as importantly, to start dialogues within families about internet usage and Christian values. Visit CovenantEyes.com to see how their software can benefit your family! And at Luke’s website, IntoxicatedOnLife.com, you can find a variety of helpful resources, including tools to help you discuss the important issue of sexuality with your children.
“I made a covenant with my eyes not to look lustfully at a young woman.” –Job 31:1
This episode first aired on April 2nd, 2016.
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Does the geologic evidence really prove an ancient Earth, or can a biblical perspective do a better job of explaining our world’s features? This week Kevin’s guest is research geologist Dr. Steve Austin. He may not be a stone-cold wrestler, but he does know a lot about rocks. You may think geology sounds boring, but Steve could prove you wrong: he recently climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, and has visited many other exotic and beautiful locations for his research (especially the Grand Canyon).
Steve talks to Kevin about some of the evidence he’s uncovered for biblical history throughout his long and productive career. Where did the Grand Canyon come from, since it clearly wasn’t formed by the Colorado River (as secular geologists are now admitting)? Why are there so many marine fossils in completely inappropriate places, like deserts and high mountains? Could there be evidence that there really was an earthquake when Jesus was crucified, as the Bible says? Steve addresses these questions and more while also sharing about his personal journey, from a rock-loving kid in a secular home to a Biblical Creationist and research geologist.
Steve doesn’t hog all the adventure for himself! He also runs a program called Creation Adventures, where anyone can sign up to go on a geologic expedition. In May of 2017 he is leading a 7-day rafting trip through the Grand Canyon that will explore the evidence for Noah’s Flood. Visit CreationAdventures.com to get more information and sign up!
“Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire” –Hebrews 12:28-29
This episode first aired on March 26th, 2016.
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Many people can name a specific reason why they became a Christian, but how many would say the reason is “math”? Probably very few, and Douglas Ell is one of them. Kevin talks to Doug about his recent book Counting to God, in which he explains how mathematical analysis of the scientific evidence over several decades finally persuaded him to change from atheism to Christianity. For Doug, it wasn’t moral arguments, spiritual feelings, or difficult life circumstances that brought him to God. He needed hard evidence, and that’s just what he found. Kevin and Doug discuss this evidence, from biology (the fact that so many organisms have completely unique and functional DNA code with no evolutionary history) to quantum mechanics (the existence of measurable, physical phenomena that defy the laws of physics) and beyond. They show that God isn’t just a last resort to cover gaps in scientific knowledge: there are irrefutable positive evidences why He is absolutely necessary to understanding life and the universe.
After graduating from MIT with a double-major in mathematics and physics, Doug earned a Masters in Theoretical Mathematics before entering into field of law. His long and successful career practicing law, combined with his training in mathematics and science, have made him the ideal person to examine both the evidence and arguments for (and against) God. After repeatedly finding that the evidence points to God rather than away from him, Doug remarked to a colleague (Professor Peter Fisher, Head of MIT’s Department of Physics) that someone needed to write a book about this incredible information. His colleague responded, “Why not you?”
The resultant work, Counting to God, is available at Doug’s website (CountingToGod.com) as well as from other booksellers. It is a great tool for strengthening the faith of believers, as well as prompting unbelievers to think deeply about their worldview and the questions it raises.
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” –John 1:1
This episode first aired on March 19th, 2016.
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As Christians, we believe that God created us. Does it really matter how he did it? This week Kevin talks to Mike Riddle, founder and president of the Creation Training Initiative, who has been involved in creation ministry for over 30 years. As someone who grew up in a non-Christian home and accepted the theory of evolution from a young age, Mike brings a unique perspective to creationism. In this episode he explains why both the Bible and logic tell us that evolution is not an adequate view of origins. He talks about why a Christian’s view of Genesis matters, and addresses some common objections to creation science.
In his early education Mike was taught that evolution was the only theory around, and didn’t think to question it. It wasn’t until his adulthood, while he was serving in the marines, that a stranger planted the seed that would transform his life. One day while Mike was at the gym, another marine approached him out of the blue and shared the gospel. Mike didn’t listen to a word of what the man was trying to tell him… or so he thought. Seven years later, alone in a hotel room, the gospel message hit Mike in a powerful way (even though no one else had shared it with him since that day). He got saved the same night, and instantly wanted to know what God teaches about our origins in the Bible.
That night started Mike down a long road of studying Biblical origins and questioning evolution, which eventually led him to found the Creation Training Initiative. This ministry exists to train believers in creation apologetics, so that they can affectively share the truth with others and refute evolutionary misinformation. In addition to the dozens of free resources on their website, CreationTraining.org, CTI is hosting the week-long intensive Creation Apologetics Teachers College in Ridgecrest, NC, from August 1-6 (click here for more info). This training event is no walk in the park, but it can turn a lay person into an expert on creation. Space is limited, so sign up soon!
This episode first aired on March 12th, 2016.
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This week Kevin examines one of the oldest objections to theism, dating to even before Jesus walked the earth: the problem of suffering (aka. the problem of evil, the problem of pain, etc.). The ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus argued, if there were a righteous and all-powerful God, he would not allow evil to exist. Yet evil does exist. Therefore a righteous, all-powerful God does not. Case closed, right?
But perhaps Epicurus’ argument raises more questions than it answers. What is evil? Is it an absolute quality, and if so, what defines it? Can we really know for sure what a righteous and all-powerful God would or wouldn’t allow? Kevin takes a look at the questions raised by Epicurus’ challenge, as well as the basis for morality and reasons to believe God exists. As Josh McDowell stated, “Don’t allow the unexplainable to keep you from the undeniable.”
Though the reality of suffering can be hard to deal with, the Christian worldview can explain why both good and evil exist. Can atheism?
This episode first aired on February 27th, 2016.
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Have you ever wished you could introduce a friend or relative to the basic concepts of Christianity in a welcoming environment that’s less intimidating than a church service? The Alpha program was created to provide just such an opportunity. In this episode, Kevin talks to Dana Kloo and Chris Gaudi, two people who have seen countless lives (including their own) benefit from the program.
So many people are unbelievers not because they have thoughtfully rejected the gospel, but because they never understood it to begin with. Inviting people to church is a great way to introduce them to the faith, but some may not be comfortable accepting the invitation, whether due to bad past experiences or a general aversion to church. That’s where Alpha comes in.
Alpha is an engaging, low-pressure Bible study program that is geared towards people who are totally new to faith. It is totally free and open to anyone who wants to know more about Christianity, from open-minded spiritual seekers to members of other faiths. Alpha is all about creating a welcoming environment in which participants can be comfortable learning about God. The program meets one night a week for ten weeks. Each meeting starts with a free dinner and time of fellowship, then transitions into an informational talk, followed by small group discussions. This system fosters the building of relationships and allows for every voice to be heard as friends learn alongside each other.
There are already thousands of churches running Alpha! You can find a group near you at AlphaUSA.org. Or you can learn about what it takes to start your own Alpha group!
This episode first aired on February 20th, 2016.
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If all Christians share a biblically-based worldview, how can they disagree so strongly on every major political issue? Kevin discusses this question with his guest Dran Reese, founder of the Salt and Light Council. Being a faithful Christian may not require that you belong to a certain political party, but it should lead you to vote in a way consistent with Christian values. Sadly, many Christians are unable to do so because they don’t even have a good idea of what a biblical worldview is! Because of this, the church is failing to fulfill its duty as the salt of the earth. We are losing our unique flavor as the people of God and assimilating into a bland, worldly culture that’s turning further and further away from Him.
That is why Dran Reese created the Salt and Light Council, a ministry that trains Christians all across the country to apply a biblical worldview to culture and politics. The Salt and Light Council provides programming that can be used in any church, with minimal burden on already overworked head pastors and senior leadership. All it takes is a few individuals who are willing to lead a group of fellow Christians in following the clear plan that SLC lays out.
Kevin and Dran talk about why she started SLC and how their program works. They also discuss why it is so important for Christian citizens to be salt and light by actively engaging in real world issues, rather than sitting idly by while the world becomes dim and flavorless.
Visit SaltAndLightCouncil.org to see how you can get involved!
“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” –Matthew 5:13-14
This episode first aired on February 14th, 2016.
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What do a conservative Christian Republican and a religiously-unaffiliated Democrat have in common when it comes to divisive political issues? More than you might think. This week Kevin talks with Steve Fink, who for the past 15 years has been a “None”—someone who answers “none” to the survey question “what is your religious affiliation?”. Steve is certainly not alone in America, where Nones have been on the rise for quite some time. According to the Pew Research Center, Nones were the single category in religious affiliation surveys with the most growth between 2007 and 2014, going from 12.1% to 15.8% (+3.7). In the same period, those identifying as any type of Christian decreased from 78.4% to 70.6% (-7.8).
Steve grew up in a conservative Christian home, and even worked as a youth pastor for a time as a young man. He then spent years living abroad in Mexico and Japan, and as he met more and more good people of different faiths, he ceased to identify with Christian exclusivism. Though he has not returned to the faith since, he still has a positive view of the church and feels that he and his Christian friends have much in common. For this reason, Steve reached out to Skyline Church in El Cajon (where Kevin attends) seeking to form some sort of cooperative effort to find what people of different religious affiliations can have in common.
Kevin and Steve compare perspectives on a wide variety of political issues, from same-sex marriage, to gun ownership and regulation, to the refugee crisis. Though they disagree on some of the details, you may be surprised by just how easy it is for them to find common ground. This episode offers a pattern for bridging the gap between people of different religious or political affiliations!
This episode first aired on February 7th, 2016.
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Knowing what you believe is a good start, but having good reasons why you believe it is the real challenge. A great way to give your faith the acid test is to converse with a knowledgable person from an opposing worldview. This week Kevin facilitates just such a dialogue between Christian apologist Jay Seegert (author of Creation & Evolution: Compatible or In Conflict?), and returning guest Sean Taylor (of the Humanist Fellowship of San Diego).
Throughout the episode Jay explains different reasons why he believes in God, and Sean offers his own counter-perspective. The two discuss many fascinating questions of faith and reason, such as: does evidence speak for itself, or do our presuppositions determine our beliefs? Could using DNA as evidence for God be just as misguided as when ancient people used thunder and lightning? Must a rational person withhold judgment on the God question, or is there justification for choosing a side? And perhaps most interestingly, if skeptics base their views on the evidence, what sort of evidence would persuade them to change their minds about God?
To see more of Jay Seegert’s apologetics resources, check out his book Creation & Evolution or visit his website at CECWISC.org.
This episode first aired on January 31st, 2016.
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Are the stories of the Bible history, or mythology? The science of archaeology can help to provide the answer. This week Kevin speaks with Dr. Scott Stripling (a returning guest) and Dr. Bryant Wood, archeologists with the Associates for Biblical Research (ABR). They discuss some exciting new archeological finds, including the signet ring of King Hezekiah (the same Hezekiah who had a 533-meter-long tunnel constructed under Jerusalem).
The three of them also discuss a compelling new documentary that Dr. Wood was involved in: Patterns of Evidence: Exodus. This film, created by Tim Mahoney, explores the evidence for Israel’s arrival, prosperity, enslavement, and exodus from Egypt as described in the Bible. Although there is abundant archaeological data supporting the biblical account, secular historians write it off as appearing far to early to match up with the rest of ancient history. But could it be that the archaeological establishment has erred in its chronology of ancient Egyptian history?
To learn more about the Associates for Biblical Research and the archeological evidence for the Bible, visit their website at BibleArchaeology.org. You can even get involved in their current dig in Khirbet el-Maqatir in Israel! Visit Maqatir.org for more information.
This episode first aired on January 24th, 2016.
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How does a lifelong Muslim named Muhammad, who comes from a Muslim family and lives in a Muslim country, wind up in prison for preaching Christianity? In this episode Kevin’s guest, Pastor Daniel Massieh (author of the autobiographical work Traitor), provides the answer.
Before changing his name, Daniel grew up as Muhammad in the predominately Muslim country of Egypt. He had a single Christian friend, but in 12 years this friend never once shared the gospel with him or invited him to church. Daniel consequently had no idea what Christians believed, and assumed that the primary faith of the USA was accurately represented in Hollywood movies. Curious to witness the zoo that he imagined a Christian worship service to be, Daniel invited himself to his friend’s church. When he didn’t see any guns, hard drinks or bikini-clad women, he decided to investigate further and find out what the Christians were really up to behind closed doors. As part of his infiltration effort, Daniel decided to memorize the Lord’s prayer in case another Christian asked him to pray. But soon after he looked over the first few lines, everything started to change…
Daniel shares much more of his incredible testimony, and how an unexpected encounter with the Living God showed him what was lacking in the false God of Islam. For decades, Daniel has carried out his mission of sharing this truth with other Muslims. He continues to do so today through his ministry, Open The Gates. Daniel’s life should encourage all Christians to share the gospel with Muslims—especially those of us who can do so without being thrown in prison!
For more info visit Daniel’s website at OpenTheGates.org, or read his full testimony in his book Traitor. You can email him at Daniel@OpenTheGates.org to learn more about how to witness to Muslims.
This episode first aired on January 17th, 2016.
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A recent change to New York City’s anti-discrimination laws has added fines of up to $250,000 as a penalty for one particular offense. This fine isn’t incurred by discriminating based on age, sex, race, religion, or even sexual orientation; it is for failing to treat someone according to their self-determined gender (regardless of their biological sex).
This week Kevin discusses the growing issue of transgenderism and transsexualism. In the legislation, the New York City Commission on Human Rights states that a person’s gender is about what they feel, not what biology or the law says.1 This relativistic way of thinking is a sign of our culture’s descent into solipsism: the idea that reality is defined by the feelings of the individual, regardless of the facts. Though God told us long ago that He created humans male and female (Genesis 1:27-28), mankind begs to differ. But once you remove God from authority, where does solipsistic reasoning lead? If one’s sex is self-determined, why not other physical characteristics such as race and age as well? A 52-year-old father of 7 is now living in Toronto, self-identifying and behaving as a 6-year-old girl. If society must agree with him about his self-determined gender, then on what basis can it deny his self-determined age?
Kevin discusses many implications of this issue, both hypothetical and actual, with insightful callers. One man shares the story of his own complicated history with transgenderism, and how facing the fact of his biological sex was a much better solution than any attempt to suppress it. In a culture where recognizing obvious facts is considered a civil rights violation, Christians (and clear thinkers in general) must make a stand for a shared reality based on objective truth.
“For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened… Therefore God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to sexual impurity for the degrading of their bodies with one another.” — Romans 1:21, 24
- NYC COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS Legal Enforcement Guidance on the Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Expression: Local Law No. 3 (2002); N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 8-102(23)
For more on the negative impact of transgenderism on the individual, view these articles:
Transgender youth at risk for depression, suicide—Harvard T. H, Chan School of Public Health
Transgender Surgery Isn’t the Solution—The Wall Street Journal
Transgender Regret Is Real Even If The Media Tell You Otherwise—The Federalist
This episode first aired on January 10th, 2016.
The Syrian Civil War has created an overwhelming refugee crisis, displacing millions upon millions of people from their homes. Men, women and children have been forced to leave their jobs, schools, and possessions behind — just to stay alive. Though a large number of refugees have been accepted into neighboring countries, the majority still face severe hardship and lack basic necessities. Elsewhere in the Middle East and Africa, civilians are being forced to leave their homes due to the threat of ISIS and other radical Islamic groups. As the hands and feet of Jesus Christ, what should Christians be doing to reach out to this enormous population of people in need?
A situation as devastating and large in scale as the current refugee crisis can seem utterly hopeless—what can any one person possibly do to address a need so great? But in this episode, Kevin talks with someone who has resolved to do her part nonetheless. His guest is a 25-year-old American woman named Liz who works with refugees in the Middle East (this pseudonym, as well as the omission of certain details, are intended to protect the privacy of her and her work). Years ago, Liz began to attend a Christian church near her home that was made up of refugees and immigrants from Arab nations. As she formed relationships with members of the congregation, she developed a love for the Arab people and their culture. Liz realized that those who are forced to relocate to a new country need more than food and shelter: they also need love and friendship. After having the opportunity to visit several Middle Eastern nations herself, Liz felt God calling her to move across the world and work with refugees. Today she lives in the Middle East full time, helping to provide both physical relief and emotional/spiritual support to those in need.
Even if you aren’t able to relocate like Liz, you can still help refugees. One way is to do what Liz did at the start: find refugees who live near you already (which likely won’t require going far) and simply befriend them! This is an incredible way to display the love of Jesus, even to people who don’t believe in Him as their Savior. Another great way to help is by supporting organizations such as The Hope Collective, which are working to provide sustainable solutions to get families struck by this crisis back on their feet for the long term. (If you would like to help Liz carry out her mission, contact Kevin at this page for information on how to donate.)
“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.” — Matthew 25:35-36
This episode first aired on January 3rd, 2016.
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It’s not easy to keep a marriage healthy and vibrant for the long term, as anyone who has tried it can attest. There are so many things that can come between two spouses, like careers, overbooked schedules, family obligations… and pornography. Porn is a multi-billion dollar industry (more profitable than all the major league sports in the US), and it affects countless individuals, couples and families. There is a lot of misinformation about pornography: that it can be consumed without a negative impact, that it is not a real addiction, and that it does not harm marriages (and can even help them). But in reality, porn usage by either partner in a marriage causes them to find sexual fulfillment somewhere other than their spouse, and this has grave consequences. It drives a wedge between the two people, dissolving intimacy, communication, and trust. Often this damage is never undone: porn is a major factor in over half of divorces.
Kevin’s guests are Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo, creators of One Extraordinary Marriage (the number one marriage podcast on iTunes). Over 9 years ago, Tony admitted to Alisa that he had been addicted to pornography for 18 years. Rather than ending their marriage, this admission started them on a journey of restoring intimacy and trust, by removing all the things that had been getting in the way (including porn). Though the road was hard, their marriage became much stronger after than it was before. Now Tony and Alisa use their podcast and website (OneExtraordinaryMarriage.com) to help other couples work through struggles and restore/strengthen their intimacy. Tony and Alisa have resolved not to shy away from addressing the more personal or unpleasant struggles that come with marriage, including those relating to sex and pornography. Their hope is that the work they do can help millions of couples overcome hurdles like they did — one marriage at a time.
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” — Matthew 5:27-28
This episode first aired on December 20th, 2015.
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America knows that freedom doesn’t come cheap. There is always a high price to pay for liberty — and those who serve in the military bear the brunt of the expense. Putting your life on the line for your country takes a heavy toll physically, psychologically, and spiritually. That is why, in addition to the many other services provided for military personnel, our government funds a chaplain corps to meet their spiritual needs. Military chaplains help service men and women to live out their constitutional right to the free exercise of religion, even while deployed.
This week Kevin talks with Bob and John Freiberg, a father and son who both serve as Navy chaplains. Bob and John explain the duties of a chaplain, and why they provide a service that other types of counselors simply cannot. As a military corps, chaplains are deployed with soldiers wherever they go. They understand firsthand what servicemen go through, unlike professional counselors with no military experience. And even more importantly, chaplains recognize and address the underlying spiritual causes of struggles faced by service men and women returning from active duty. All too commonly they are afflicted by grief, fear, guilt, and other emotional burdens that feel inescapable. More than psychological techniques or medication, people with these struggles need to know that there is a God who loves them, that right and wrong truly exist, and that God never abandons you no matter what you’ve done or what situation you’re in. Bob and John share some incredible stories of how they have seen God transform the lives of veterans when nothing else could help them. They also provide insight into the difficult life of a soldier, giving us even more reason to appreciate both the defenders of our nation, and the chaplains who minister to them.
“If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?” — Romans 8:31b-32
This episode first aired on December 13th, 2015.
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Islam is utterly opposed to Christianity at its core, denying the message of Jesus’ deity, his death for our sins, and his resurrection to give us new life. Yet across the world, Muslims are converting to Christianity in record numbers. How is it that people who have been taught from a young age to reject the gospel wind up being transformed by it?
In this episode Kevin talks to a formerly Muslim, now Christian woman who goes by the name Tach (to protect her privacy, some of her personal information will not be disclosed). Tach is a motivational speaker and television program director who brings the good news of Jesus Christ to women around the world. She was raised by a Muslim family in a Soviet-ruled country, at a time when the government had made the practice of religion illegal. Tach’s mother (her only family member who was serious about their religion) instilled a spiritual awareness in her from a young age, and she began to search for a deeper meaning in life. However, even after the Soviet Union fell and the practice of Islam increased in her community, Tach did not find the answer to her spiritual emptiness.
It wasn’t until she left her family for college and met two Christian missionaries that Tach found out what could fill the void: a relationship with Jesus. However, the change in her heart did not occur quickly. It took over four years of repeated evangelism and deep searching for Tach to accept that Jesus is the Truth!
Tach and Kevin use her remarkable testimony to discuss how Christians can reach out to Muslims. The most important thing is to build genuine, loving relationships that model Jesus Christ, and be patient! Even if an evangelistic effort does not produce immediate, obvious fruit, God can work through it to make a change in someone’s heart.
Learn more about Tach and her ministry at Tach-SetFree.com.
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” — John 14:27
This episode first aired on December 6th, 2015.
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From God’s first acknowledgement that it is not good for man to be alone, the Bible affirms the importance of marriage through and through. If Christians look to God’s word to understand His plan for marriage, they will be able to experience the true joy of having a God-honoring relationship with their spouse. This week Kevin’s guest is Hobby Howard, who has been on staff with Family Life for 20 years. Hobby is a ministry representative for Family Life’s Weekend to Remember marriage conference. Weekend to Remember can equip any couple, whether their marriage is going strong or falling apart, with knowledge and tools to strengthen their bond. It has brought many struggling couples back from the brink of divorce, and in some remarkable cases (as Hobby explains) even brought already divorced couples back into a strong marriage bond!
What is so special about this conference? Even though marriage is the cornerstone of society, we spend little time throughout our lives learning what it takes to make a marriage succeed. And even though we invest time, money and effort into upkeep for all sorts of other things (like cars, houses and jobs), we often fail to invest in maintaining a strong marital relationship. Weekend to Remember shows couples the often overlooked biblical blueprint for marriage, which puts God at the center and replaces human conditional acceptance with divine unconditional love. With this foundation, it also provides all kinds of practical knowledge on critical topics, such as methods to improve communication, different roles filled by each spouse, how to “fight” the right way, and so many other areas.
Statistics show that fewer and fewer young people are interested in marriage. There are a variety of reasons for this, but one is certainly that they have never had a good role model of marriage in their lives. It is up to the married couples of today to prevent the decay of marriage by doing the hard work of maintaining a strong, healthy relationship, and refusing to split up even when things get tough.
You can find great resources, as well as information about future Weekend to Remember conferences across the nation, at FamilyLife.com.
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.” — Colossians 3:12-14
This episode first aired on November 29th, 2015.
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In the previous episode Kevin talked with Dr. Gary Cass about the doctrine of the lesser magistrate, and how it is the duty of lesser authorities to stand up to higher authorities when they become tyrannical. This principle applies to all kinds of bodies, including families, businesses, churches, and nations. Those who hold power do not have absolute and unquestionable authority, but are constantly kept in check by the ones who gave it to them.
This time Kevin and Gary continue the conversation by looking at other relevant principles of government, exploring how our understanding of federal authority has been corrupted, and discussing how we can respond proactively to the alarming trend of the Supreme Court vastly overstepping its authority. They talk about the Supremacy Clause, which states that federal law is the supreme law of the land if the federal government is acting within its legitimate powers. They also discuss the actions being taken to finally counteract the unconstitutional Johnson Amendment, a 1954 law which prevents tax-exempt organizations (including churches) from speaking about political candidates and issues.
Governments are meant to act as representatives of God and His laws, and it is up to the church to make sure that they are doing so. It may be tempting to withdraw from the world and focus only on God’s spiritual kingdom, but history has taught us that when the church silently allows the government to run rampant, terrible tragedies can occur—just ask Germany’s Lutheran church in the 1930s and 40s. To learn more about how to fulfill your civic duty as an American Christian, visit DefendChristians.org.
“For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.” — Romans 13:4
This episode first aired on November 22nd, 2015.
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You’ve probably heard of Kim Davis, a Kentucky county clerk who made national news when she was sent to jail for a unique crime. Davis was the first notable case of a person facing criminal charges for refusing to issue same-sex marriage licenses. Davis argues that it is not herself but the Federal Government who has violated the law, by infringing upon her religious freedom. Her case revives a question that Americans have faced since before we were even an independent nation: when does it become appropriate (and necessary) for citizens to disobey their government?
Kevin’s guest this week is Dr. Gary Cass, founder of the Christian Anti-Defamation Commission. Dr. Cass has ministered behind the Iron Curtain of the Soviet Union, acted as the Director of the Center for Reclaiming America for Christ, appeared on various national television networks, and written multiple books (including Gag Order). In 2004 he was awarded the Salt and Light award by Dr. D. James Kennedy, with whom he worked closely. He appears on the CADC’s daily national radio program called Freedom Alert.
Kevin talks with Dr. Cass about an essential civil principle of which many modern Americans are unaware: the doctrine of the lesser magistrate. Rooted in Protestant Christianity, this concept states that when a high authority (or government) becomes tyrannical or immoral, it is the duty of its citizens to rebel, in order to overthrow it or restore it to its proper state. This sentiment should be familiar to all US citizens, since it is how our nation was founded! As free people, Americans have a responsibility to push back against any law that would threaten liberty. Disobedience of unjust laws does not cause anarchy, but guards against it — by preventing tyranny!
“Saul said, ‘May God deal with me, be it ever so severely, if you do not die, Jonathan.’ But the men said to Saul, ‘Should Jonathan die—he who has brought about this great deliverance in Israel? Never! As surely as the Lord lives, not a hair of his head will fall to the ground, for he did this today with God’s help.’ So the men rescued Jonathan, and he was not put to death.” — 1 Samuel 14:44-45
This episode first aired on November 15th, 2015.
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Can a biologically male transgender student be denied access to facilities intended only for girls? Can a public high school football coach pray on the field after games? Can a Christian photographer or baker decline to provide services for a homosexual wedding? Questions like these now arise with increasing frequency, and underlying all of them is the issue of separation of church and state.
This week Kevin talks with Frank Kacer, an expert on the relationship between politics and religion. Frank is a pastor and elder at Grace Bible Church in Escondido, a long-time Christian activist, the author of over 150 columns and op-eds on Biblical politics, and also a trained physicist! He is the founder of the Christian Statesman Internship Program, which he designed to transform believers into biblically based, politically conscious leaders of society.
Kevin and Frank talk in depth about the ubiquitous concept of separation of church and state. If these two bodies must remain totally separate, then how should Christians participate in politics? Is it really wrong to legislate morality? Frank explains that government is a morally neutral tool of society that can be used for good or evil. Because the government is so active in our lives, there is no hope of completely avoiding political issues. Instead we must know how to engage them faithfully, intelligently, and effectively.
Our government asks its citizens, who should be in charge and what laws should be enforced? If the Christians of America do not respond, others certainly will; and we might not like their answer.
“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? … You are the light of the world… let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” — Matthew 5:13-16.
This episode first aired on November 8th, 2015.
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In this episode, Kevin talks with Ananthapadmanabhan Kandhadai (who goes by Ananth) and Johnny John, two friends who have a lot in common. Both were born and raised in India, both have lived in San Diego for over 20 years, and both work as engineers for Qualcomm. But there is one notable difference between them: Ananth was born into the ~80% of India’s Hindu population, and he is a practicing Hindu. Johnny, however, was born into the ~2% of India’s Christian population, and he is a practicing Christian.
As they grew up in differing worldviews, Ananth and Johnny gained distinct perspectives on life, religion, salvation, and God. They discuss (not debate) their philosophies on these and other topics, in addition to explaining some key components of Hindu beliefs and culture (such as reincarnation, cow reverence and vegetarianism). This episode provides an excellent firsthand perspective on the differences between Hinduism and Christianity, not only in terms of specific beliefs, but also with regards to general outlook and mindset. Though Ananth and Johnny both stuck with the religion of their parents, it was not for the same reasons. Their discussion shows that it not only matters what you believe, but why you believe it.
“…test everything; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil.” 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22.
This episode first aired on October 25th, 2015.
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This week Kevin talks with Jerry Huson of 7 Day Hero, an organization that takes American Christians to overseas mission fields. Jerry has found many ways to occupy himself throughout his life, from coaching high school and college sports, to earning a PhD, to driving floats at Disneyland. But there is one pursuit he will never be able to give up: ministering to the needy in far-off places. Jerry has been to over 40 countries, and has seen countless transformed lives among both the impoverished people in need of aid, and the volunteers who come along to help them.
Jerry’s organization, 7 Day Hero, is all about teaching people how to be a hero seven days a week. What is a hero? Someone who gives himself away, helping those who can’t help themselves, without expecting anything in return. This is something that can (and should) be done around the world, but it can also be done in one’s own neighborhood, street, and household. Those who go on Jerry’s trips experience what it’s like to be a hero by helping people with no resources to help themselves, including blind people who can’t afford simple eye surgeries and lepers who have no access to treatment. But instead of simply leaving the trip behind them, they are encouraged to think about how they can still be a hero once they return home. The simplest acts, like performing a chore for a loved one to conversing with a stranger, can have an unforgettable impact on another person’s life.
Two millennia ago Jesus Christ walked the earth, cleansing lepers, giving sight to the blind, and most importantly, showing love to the outcasts. He told his followers, “Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.” (John 14:12) To this day, followers of Jesus are called to participate in his works. We have the ability to provide treatment for lepers and surgery that can restore sight to blind eyes; will we take action and put our resources to work for the Kingdom of God?
“What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,’ but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” —Luke 14:26
Learn more about 7 Day Hero and their mission to restore sight to 20,000 eyes by visiting 7DayHero.org.
This episode first aired on October 18th, 2015.
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Would you choose to follow Jesus even if it meant being rejected by your culture, disowned by your family, and cut off from all financial support? Kevin’s guest this week, Onesmus Ngoboka, had to make that choice—when he was only 14 years old. In this episode Onesmus shares his incredible testimony, and discusses what his ministry is doing to spread the gospel to the fringes of society in Uganda.
Onesmus was technically brought up in the church, but in his village even churchgoers looked to the local witch doctor rather than God to solve their problems. At age 12 he had a troubling dream in which God showed him that despite his nominal Christian faith, he was headed for hell. Onesmus realized that he needed a personal relationship with Jesus, something his church had never emphasized. He decided to obey the call of God, but soon this choice cost him everything he had, including his family. With no one else to rely on, he fully placed his trust in God, and in turn God provided for him over and over again.
Thanks to God’s providence, Onesmus was given the opportunity to attend graduate school in the United States. Now he is returning to Uganda with a Masters in Divinity and an MA in Christian Ministry to train pastors and equip the church. He works with Uganda Ministries (a non-profit organization he cofounded) to support rural churches, provide Christian schooling for children, give aid to orphans, and even broadcast a Christian radio program that reaches millions of listeners. You can learn more about what his ministry is doing at UgandaMinistries.org. Whether through prayer or pledges, please consider offering your support to this worthy effort!
“If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.” —Luke 14:26
Even atheists acknowledge the need for the gospel of Jesus Christ in Africa: check out this article from Creation.com.
This episode first aired on October 11th, 2015.
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If you are familiar with the New Testament or church history, you know that Christians have been persecuted for their faith in many times and places. Starting with the murder of Stephen soon after the resurrection, countless followers of Jesus have been tortured and killed for spreading the gospel and refusing to give up their faith. But did you know that there are more Christians facing harsh persecution right now than at any other point in history? This week Kevin’s guest is Todd Nettleton, the Director of Media and Public Relations for Voice of the Martyrs. This organization exists to raise awareness and provide aid for persecuted Christians around the world.
Voice of the Martyrs was founded by Romanian Pastor Richard Wurmbrand in 1967, after he was finally released from a 14-year stay in a communist prison. What crime did he commit to deserve such a sentence? He refused to surrender control of his church’s teachings to the communist government, and said that his first loyalty would always be to Christ. Wurmbrand was able to survive his horrific experience and use it to glorify God, writing about it in his book Tortured for Christ (which is available for free through Voice of the Martyrs). Many more Christians are going through similar experiences right now, and their stories need to be heard. Todd shares a few such stories, and also explains what VOM is doing to help persecuted Christians and spread the gospel in places where it needs to be heard the most. He also talks about what those of us who live in safety can do to help our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ.
To learn more about Voice of the Martyrs visit Persecution.com, where you can subscribe to their newsletter about the state of the persecuted church worldwide. You can also listen to their radio show at VOMRadio.net.
“For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.” —2 Corinthians 4:17-18
This episode first aired on October 4th, 2015.
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Kevin recently moderated a debate between Jeff Archer (president of the Atheist Coalition of San Diego) and Dr. Andy McIntosh that focused on the question: Can an atheistic worldview make sense of reality? In the previous episode he talked to Jeff Archer about why he thinks the answer is yes; this time he talks to Dr. Andy McIntosh about why it is most definitely a “no.” Eric Hovind of Creation Today is also present to weigh in on some of the issues.
Kevin, Andy, and Eric discuss why it is impossible for the universe as we know it to exist without God. They respond to a variety of arguments that atheists commonly use, including (but not limited to): life could increase in complexity without breaking down because the earth is an open system with energy coming in; the existence of intelligence doesn’t require God, because humans are just a complex AI; crystals are an example of a natural increase of complexity apart from intelligence; and lastly, creationists aren’t real scientists because they never make any scientific predictions that lead to valuable research or discovery. Listen to the full episode to hear why each of these assertions is incorrect, as well as other evidence that supports theism and refutes atheism.
You can learn more about Dr. Andy McIntosh at AndyMcIntosh.org and TruthAndScience.org. Eric and his work with Creation Today can be found at CreationToday.org and Youtube.com/user/CreationToday.
“For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.” —Romans 1:20
This episode first aired on September 27th, 2015.
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Whether they know it or not, every person possesses a worldview. This is a set of broad principles that guides their perception of reality, informing them of what exists and what doesn’t, what is possible and what is not. As human knowledge has advanced over the past few centuries, so has the idea that observational science can explain the whole of reality, physical stuff is all there is, and there is no spiritual realm. This philosophical naturalism is a key component of atheism, a denial of the existence of any sort of god.
But does this view do an adequate job of explaining the whole of human knowledge and experience? On September 29th, Kevin is moderating a debate between a Christian (Dr. Andy McIntosh) and an atheist (Jeff Archer) on whether an atheistic worldview can make sense of reality. In the weeks preceding the debate, he is interviewing each participant in turn about why they hold the position they do. In this first of the two interviews, he speaks with Jeff Archer about why he believes atheism explains all of reality without any need to refer to the supernatural. They discuss topics such as whether religion is necessary for moral living, and whether the complexity of life suggests intelligent design.
Jeff archer is the long-standing president of the Atheist Coalition of San Diego, author of multiple books, and an experienced public debater. You can learn more about him and the Atheist Coalition by visiting AtheistCoalition.org.
“And the Lord asked me, ‘What do you see, Amos?’ ‘A plumb line,’ I replied. Then the Lord said, ‘Look, I am setting a plumb line among my people Israel…'” Amos 7:8
This episode first aired on September 20th, 2015.
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Kevin speaks once again with Dr. David Levy, neurosurgeon and author of Gray Matter. This week Dr. Levy shares more of his professional and personal insights into the human brain, taking a deeper look at some of the mind’s quirks and how to stay mentally healthy.
Have you ever wondered why you always feel a little better when there’s some sort of background noise, whether it’s the radio on the way to work or the TV when you’re home alone? Have you ever felt that there must be something wrong with you, since you always dwell more on the negatives of life more than the positive? Do you find that you are compassionate towards others when they make mistakes, yet extremely hard on yourself when you do? If you can relate to any of these, you are certainly not alone. Dr. Levy talks about how these and other psychological phenomena are typical of humans, yet can present serious threats to our relationships with both God and our fellow man. He presents a plan of action to restore a proper frame of mind, by taking breaks from electronic distractions and meditating on the Word of God. Both the Bible and modern science testify that the things we put into our brain, and the ideas to which we choose to devote precious attention, will have a tremendous impact on our psychological, spiritual, and even physical health.
To learn more about Dr. Levy, visit his website at DrDLevy.com. You can also view these articles he wrote on why he prays with patients, and how to deal with anger towards God.
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” –Romans 12:2
This episode first aired on September 13th, 2015.
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The thought of “combining medicine and spirituality” may cause you to picture medieval doctors drilling holes in a patient’s skull to let the demons out, or some other barbaric practice of history. Yet Dr. David Levy, renowned neurosurgeon and UCSD professor, has been integrating his faith into his medical practice for years with great success. How? By simply offering to pray with his patients before surgeries.
In this first part of a two-part series Kevin talks with Dr. Levy about his personal history, including how he entered the field of neurosurgery and what inspired him to start praying with patients. Dr. Levy’s life has been an incredible journey, from his childhood of indifference towards God and church, to his days as an underachieving gas-station-attendant high-school student, to his becoming a highly skilled and successful (yet relationally challenged) neurosurgeon. He describes how several extremely difficult life circumstances forced him to recognize both his inadequate definition of the meaning of life, and his inability to love others selflessly. Fortunately, a conversation with his mother turned him towards the source of both meaning and love: Jesus Christ. Dr. Levy shares how he got from the point of first having personal faith, to applying that faith to his profession.
To learn more about Dr. Levy and his spiritual and medical insights, visit his website at DrDLevy.com. You can also view these articles he wrote on why he prays with patients, and how to deal with anger towards God.
This episode first aired on September 6th, 2015.
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In a previous show Kevin took a look at the Bible’s perspectives on slavery, which were written between 4500 and 2000 years ago. This time he addresses an incarnation of slavery that plagues the modern world, including our own communities and schools in the US: human trafficking.
Human trafficking can be defined as “the deprivation of a human being’s liberty for the purpose of sexual exploitation or labor exploitation.” Traffickers identify vulnerable people and gain control of them through physical force, fraud, or psychological coercion in order to use them for profit through commercial labor or sex acts. This ranges from forcing them to do excessive physical work for little or no pay, to making them participate in pornography or even prostitution against their will.
Kevin’s guests are Chief Deputy District Attorney Summer Stephan, and PLNU professor Dr. Jamie Gates. Both have been involved in efforts to end human trafficking for many years: Summer through the District Attorney’s office, and Jamie through his organization Churches Against Trafficking. They talk with Kevin about the causes of this problem, how to raise awareness and fight against it, and what warning signs to look for in order to recognize both perpetrators and victims.
To learn more about human trafficking and what you can do to stop it, visit FightHumanTraffickingSD.com and AbolishHumanTrafficking.com. Consider getting involved in an upcoming event, such as AHT’s Break Free Run on September 12th, in order to raise awareness about this critical issue.
This episode first aired on August 30th, 2015.
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Everyone’s looking for a purpose in life—and sadly, a lot of people aren’t finding one. Is there no deeper meaning to be found, or are they just looking in the wrong places?
This week Kevin talks with several of his high school students about the question of purpose. According to the CDC, suicide is the second leading cause of death among Americans aged 15-34. If life has no point, it makes sense that many would not choose to go on living. But what is causing the young people of this nation have such an increasingly bleak outlook? Kevin’s students weigh in on the issue, sharing their firsthand knowledge of the crisis their generation faces.
People pursue all sorts of self-centered goals as their purpose, but in the end it’s always misguided. Odds are you won’t be able to achieve the level of money, fame and power that you desire—and even if you do, you’ll only end up feeling empty. Actor Jim Carrey once commented, “I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that it’s not the answer.” Three thousand years ago, King Solomon said basically the same thing: “…whatever my eyes desired I did not keep from them. I kept my heart from no pleasure… Then I considered all that my hands had done and the toil I had expended in doing it, and behold, all was vanity and a striving after wind…” (Ecclesiastes 2:10-11)
If self-gratification isn’t our purpose as humans, then what is? The only one qualified to tell us this is the one who created us in the first place. Fortunately, our Creator has done just that through His Word—but is this current generation willing to listen? Who will give them the news?
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” —Matthew 6:33
This episode first aired on August 23rd, 2015.
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Jesus provided his followers with an excellent example of ministering to those who are in the greatest need of salvation: the poor, the outcasts, the orphans, the captives. This week Kevin’s guest is Roger Ziegler, who for the last 15 years has been following Jesus’ example by taking the Gospel to R. J. Donovan Correctional Facility. There are over 2.3 million prison inmates in the United States, and over 100 thousand in California alone. Roger works with Pastors to Prisoners, a ministry dedicated to reaching as many of these people as possible with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
God has undoubtedly been working through the efforts of Pastors to Prisoners, touching the lives of more inmates every week. In addition to Roger, Kevin talks with two men who were personally impacted by the ministry: Freddy and Ralph. Freddy joined the LA street gang the Crips in 1973, and ran with the gang’s founder Tookie Williams. His lifestyle of drugs and violence landed him in prison multiple times for a total of 21 years. Ralph struggled with an inescapable drug addiction for 35 years, spending 18 of them in prison. Through Roger’s ministry, these men both found the one thing that could permanently change their lives when all else had failed: a relationship with Jesus. Today they both act as living testimonies to the power of God, ministering to others who are just as broken as they once were.
For more information about Roger’s ministry, including opportunities to get involved, visit PastorstoPrisoners.org.
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed,” —Luke 4:18
This episode first aired on August 16th, 2015.
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One of the greatest objections to the existence of an all-powerful, supremely loving God is: why is there so much suffering in the world? This is a serious question on a philosophical level, but it takes on a whole new significance when tragedy strikes close to home. How can we find meaning in suffering? Can something so negative be a blessing in any way?
This week Kevin talks to several of his own students (as well as the principal) from Christian High School, where he teaches apologetics. In particular he speaks with his former student Jason Lyon, who will soon be entering his senior year—and who was recently diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer. The question of suffering is no longer abstract to Jason and his friends, who must constantly face the fact that they do not know how much longer he has on this earth.
One might expect a young man in Jason’s circumstances to be racked with fear, anxiety, and maybe even hatred towards God for allowing such a thing to happen to him. As Job’s wife said when he hit rock bottom, “Are you still maintaining your integrity? Curse God and die!” (Job 2:9) Yet Jason does not curse God; he has even called his experience a privilege. Why? Because his condition has brought him closer to God than he has ever been, and allowed him to have more of a positive spiritual impact on those around him than he ever has. Facing the mortal threat of cancer has shown Jason just how fully he needs God at every moment, and taught him to value what is really important.
Jason shares the perspective and insight that he has gained since his diagnosis, as well as the challenges he faces. His positive attitude is truly inspirational (which his friends and principal attest to), and he states that it is only possible because of his close relationship with Jesus Christ. Speaking as one with authority on the subject, Jason testifies that physical suffering, even to a great degree, is worth it if it brings a single person closer to God. Let those of us who aren’t in as difficult a situation learn from his experience, choose God above all else, and make the best use we can of the amazing gift of life God has given us!
If you would like to help Jason’s family cover his medical costs and give him the best shot possible at overcoming his illness, you can visit their GoFundMe page. Even more importantly, please support them in your prayers!
“Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep and death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.” — 1 Thessalonians 4:13
This episode first aired on August 9th, 2015.
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Scientific advancement is making it harder and harder to believe in evolution. Kevin’s guest this week is Dr. Jeffrey Tomkins, Research Associate in the field of Genetics at the Institute for Creation Research. Dr. Tomkins is a living refutation of a common evolutionary claim, which states that the only reason anyone believes Creationism is because they were raised in it by their parents. Dr. Tomkins was in fact indoctrinated from a young age—but into evolution, not creation. He became a born-again Christian while in college, and realized he would have to reconcile his spiritual beliefs with his scientific ones. After recognizing quickly that attempts to reconcile biblical teachings with evolution are futile, he read Scientific Creationism by Dr. Henry Morris and saw how well it harmonized scientific findings with the Bible. As Dr. Tomkins continued his academic career (going on to earn a Ph.D. in genetics), everything he learned confirmed his biblical beliefs rather than contradicting them. In 2009 he joined up with ICR, one of the world’s foremost Creationist research organizations.
Kevin and Dr. Tomkins discuss evidence from the field of genetics that supports belief in God and the Bible. This includes “mitochondrial Eve,” the female ancestor to modern humans implied by mitochondrial DNA, who is thought to have lived only 5-7,000 years ago. Similarly, studies of the protein-coding “exome regions” of the human genome have provided a timeframe of only about 5-10,000 years. Ultimately, as the field of genetics advances scientists are realizing that a) the human genome is unfathomably complex, b) it is continually deteriorating rather than improving, and c) there is no possible unintelligent evolutionary mechanism that can explain its origin. This branch of biology provides even more reason to believe that God, not evolution, is our Creator.
“The man called his wife’s name Eve, because she was the mother of all the living.” —Genesis 3:20
This episode first aired on August 2nd, 2015.
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This week Kevin talks with Rabbi Joel Liberman, who in one important respect is different from most rabbis: he recognizes Jesus Christ as the Messiah whom God sent for the Jews and the world. Joel is a prominent member of the Messianic Jewish movement, and has been a part of it for the past 28 years. He has held leadership positions in multiple Messianic organizations (such as the MJAA and IMJA), has written multiple Bible commentaries from that perspective, and is the leader of a Messianic Congregation.
Kevin and Joel talk about a variety of topics related to Messianic Judaism, from its roots in the New Testament to the current issues faced by modern-day Israel. Joel explains what is at stake for Jews who turn to Jesus, as well as why and how Messianic Jews honor their heritage during their Saturday congregational meetings. They also discuss the Old Testament prophecies that reveal Jesus to be the true Messiah—some of which are no longer even read in Jewish synagogues. Joel makes a powerful case that all people, whether Jew or Gentile, must turn to the Messiah of God and be saved.
Rabbi Joel Liberman’s congregation meets Saturdays at 10 AM. Visit their website at TreeofLifeCA.org.
“What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision? Much in every way! First of all, the Jews have been entrusted with the very words of God.” —Romans 3:1-2
This episode first aired on July 26th, 2015.
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Slavery is undoubtedly one of humanity’s ugliest inventions, yet it is found within the pages of Scripture in both the Old and New Testaments. Many people, from plantation owners to secular humanists to President Barack Obama, have alleged that the Bible explicitly supports this dehumanizing institution. How should Christians respond to such an accusation?
This week Kevin looks at data both inside and outside the Bible to cast some light on the issue. What is the connection between slavery and finances, and what does this mean for modern-day America? When the Bible refers to slavery, does it mean the same sort of thing that occurred in America before the civil war? Does the New Testament affirm that slavery is OK?
Kevin examines specific laws God gave to Israel concerning slavery and compares them with surrounding nations of the time, revealing God’s intention to make this ubiquitous practice far more humane. Then he examines references to slavery in the New Testament, including Paul’s personal appeal to a slave owner in his letter to Philemon. Throughout this episode it is made clear that God is not a cause of slavery; He is the one who sets captives free.
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” —Galatians 3:28
This episode first aired on July 19th, 2015.
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This week Kevin continues to examine the tough issue of sexuality by talking with Joe Dallas, an expert on sexual addiction and homosexuality. Dallas is an author, conference speaker, and ordained pastoral counselor. His writings have been featured in both Christian and secular media (such as The Christian Research Journal and The Los Angeles Times), and he has made appearances on a variety of television programs (ABC Evening News, The Joan Rivers Show, and others). Joe has a Masters Degree in Christian counseling and is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. He is the program director of Genesis Biblical Counseling, a ministry that helps men deal with sexual addiction.
Joe’s life is a fascinating story that makes him uniquely qualified to speak on issues of sexual identity. In his youth he experienced attraction to both men and women, and lived a promiscuous bisexual lifestyle before becoming a Christian. Even after he came to God, it took Joe years to leave his lifestyle behind. From 1978-1984 he worked at a pro-gay church, was a homosexual activist, and believed that homosexuality and Christianity are compatible. A change occurred when he realized that he wasn’t really listening to what the Bible had to say about the issue, but was projecting his own opinions onto it. In order to truly start following God’s leading, he moved to a new city and got involved in a Bible-believing church. After accepting the truth about his lifestyle Joe took a huge step of faith: regardless of what sort of feelings and attractions he would have in the future, regardless of whether he would ever have another relationship, and regardless of whether he would ever marry or have a family, Joe decided to submit his sexuality to God and stop practicing the homosexual lifestyle.
After living in obedience to God, Joe was fortunate enough to meet a woman he was attracted to, and she became his wife. However, Joe acknowledges that not all people with homosexual attraction will have the same experience; others turn to God and never have a change in their attractions. As Kevin and Joe discuss the issue of sexual identity, a central idea emerges: each person’s sexual desires and experiences are different, but anyone can choose to honor God through their lifestyle and behavior. Joe shares his perspectives on a variety of related issues, such as how Christian parents should react if their child comes out as homosexual, and what the church should do to reach out to homosexual communities. Through it all, Joe shows that shows that God is loving, and because of this he calls us to be holy. Though sexuality is complex, it can also be manageable, even after one has fallen into addiction.
Visit Joe’s website at JoeDallas.com for more info on the counseling resources and services he has to offer.
This episode first aired on July 12th, 2015.
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This week Kevin talks with Ray Comfort, Founder and CEO of Living Waters Publications. Ray discusses his latest movie, Audacity, which focuses on the controversial topic of homosexuality.
Unlike Ray’s previous films, Audacity is not a documentary, but a scripted “Hollywood movie” with professional actors. The movie follows the story of a stand-up comedian who finds himself increasingly confronted by supporters of homosexuality, and faces the challenge of lovingly voicing his own convictions rather than giving into the pressure to remain silent.
Though the movie is fictional, the subject matter is all to real: in light of the recent Supreme Court decision it is already becoming more difficult for Christians to hold to biblical principles, and many are capitulating. After talking with Ray, Kevin discusses various scientific, social and medical issues related to the subject of homosexuality in order to address some of the toughest questions and objections Christians face.
Audacity is available for download now on AudacityMovie.com, and it will premier for free on YouTube on August 19th. For more resources, visit Ray’s website LivingWaters.com. You can view his previous documentary films (such as Evolution vs. God and Noah) and many other videos on the Living Waters YouTube channel.
“For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” —John 3:17
This episode first aired on July 5th, 2015.
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“I’ve never met a woman who regretted having her child; but I’ve met many women who regretted having an abortion.” —Heidi Cessna, CAPS
This week Kevin talks with Julie Dowler and Heidi Cessna of College Area Pregnancy Services (CAPS), a licensed medical clinic that serves women who are dealing with unplanned pregnancies. CAPS provides pregnancy tests and ultrasounds, information about all the options, and counseling for those who have suffered as a result of abortion. All of these services are free of charge.
Julie started as a financial supporter and prayer partner of CAPS when it was founded in 1998. She started working as a volunteer pregnancy counselor in 2000, and became the program director in 2004. She was promoted to her current position of Executive Director in 2008.
Heidi is the nurse manager for CAPS. She began her career as an RN at Scripps Hospital in La Jolla, and started at CAPS as a volunteer receptionist. She is currently working at Sharp Grossmont Hospital in labor and delivery.
Kevin talks with Julie and Heidi about what CAPS does for pregnant women and why their work is so important. If you or someone you know, whether male or female, is unsure of what to do about a pregnancy, visit CAPSonline.org to learn about the options and make the best choice possible. For more info about why abortion is wrong and how to talk about it, look at Stand to Reason’s SLED Test and Living Waters’ 180 Movie.
“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” —John 10:10
This episode first aired on June 28th, 2015.
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Whose job is it to take care of the needy: the government, or the church? In this episode Kevin talks with national black conservative leader Star Parker. Parker is the founder and president of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education (CURE), a think-tank devoted to creating market-based solutions to fight poverty. She has spoken on more than 190 college and university campuses about anti-poverty initiatives. In addition to these qualifications, she is intimately acquainted with the issues of poverty and welfare from experience: Star spent seven years of her life in and out of welfare dependency.
How did Star overcome her disadvantaged situation? It turns out that the welfare system only caused her to remain dependent, and prevented her from working for fear that she would lose all of her support. It wasn’t until she became involved in a church, which encouraged her to entrust her needs to God and release herself from the welfare system, that she was able to rise out of poverty.
To this day, Star believes that it is the church and not the government that can truly help the poor. Government welfare is one-size-fits-all, but every impoverished person and family has different needs that only individual attention can address. Kevin and Star discuss a variety of topics in a search for real solutions to this tough issue.
Go to UrbanCure.org to see what Star and her organization are doing to address current social issues.
This episode first aired on June 21st, 2015.
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Do you really have to turn off your brain to believe the Bible? It is a common myth that science and the Bible have always been in conflict, and the case of Galileo is often cited as proof. But not only is Galileo’s story misinterpreted to fit this agenda (see here for an explanation); there are numerous examples of the Bible being surprisingly consistent with, or even ahead of, scientific knowledge. In this episode Kevin goes over some of these examples to show that in reality, science the Bible are best friends forever.
What accurate scientific information can be found in the Bible? For one, it acknowledges that the earth is resting on nothing (Job 26:7; yes it is supported by the invisible force of gravity, but it is not held up by any physical object). It states that the heavens are stretching out (Psalm 104:2 among others, in line with the expansion of the universe), and that all of creation is wearing out and will one day pass away (Psalm 102:25-27, in line with the laws of thermodynamics). The Bible has also recognized significant medical principles, such as the fact that “the life of the flesh is in the blood” (Leviticus 17:11; contrary to the once-scientific practice of bloodletting), the importance of washing the body and the hands (Leviticus 14:8-9 and others), and the practice of quarantining those with infectious diseases (Leviticus 13).
As Kevin demonstrates throughout the episode, Christians do not have to worry about whether science or the Bible is true; the Bible has repeatedly been vindicated, once science catches up to it.
This episode first aired on June 14th, 2015.
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A great ideological chasm exists between the godlessness of Hollywood and the convictions of Christianity. How can believers bridge that gap to make a difference in the entertainment industry? Kevin talks with Dr. Larry Poland, who has had the rare privilege of ministering directly to the industry’s top executives for over 30 years. From his extensive experience, Dr. Poland shares what what works and what doesn’t when it comes to Christians expressing their concerns about movies and television.
Dr. Poland explains that anger-fueled protests are just what the industry leaders expect from the Christian community—and it doesn’t phase them. Rather than inspire them to take the feelings of millions of Christian consumers into consideration, this type of reaction only confirms their belief that Christians are generally irrational, hateful people. But there is one response that does make a difference: unconditional love. As Dr. Poland states, this is the offense for which there is no defense. The entertainment industry is led by powerful people who have a great influence on society, but they are ultimately human beings who need to be reached with the love of Jesus Christ just as much as anyone else. You can learn more about Dr. Poland’s perspectives on this critical issue at his website, MasterMediaIntl.org, and in his recent book Chasm: Crossing the Divide Between Hollywood and People of Faith.
This episode first aired on June 7th, 2015.
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This week Kevin talks to Christian microscopist Mark Armitage. After discovering unfossilized dinosaur tissues, Armitage was suspiciously dismissed from his position as Manager for the Electron and Confocal Microscopy Suite at California State University, Northridge. His scientific resume is impressive: Armitage has a BS in education, an MS in biology, and an Ed.S. in science education. He has contributed micrographs and scholarly articles to scientific journals, and has taught at both Azusa Pacific University and CSUN. Armitage contends that he was terminated not for his performance, but for his religious views, and is in the process of suing for wrongful termination.
What’s the big deal about soft dinosaur tissues? The scientific establishment knows what is at stake with this issue, which is why other scientists (such as Mary Schweitzer) have offered feeble attempts to explain it away. As Armitage puts it, “If these fossils, these bones scattered across the earth are full of soft tissues, then they have to be young. And if they’re young, the deposits that they’re found in are young. And if the deposits are young, then the earth is young. And if the earth is young, suddenly Genesis becomes a believable account of real history, and that’s what the evolutionists are fearing.” Kevin and Mark talk about the scientific implications of these discoveries, and why they are significant to the gospel.
Find out what Mark is up to at his blog, facebook, and youtube pages. You can also look at his personal facebook and youtube accounts. Consider supporting his GoFundMe campaign to help him run his personal microscopy lab, so that he can continue to research soft dinosaur tissues.
This episode first aired on May 31st, 2015.
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Back in June 2008, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal signed the Louisiana Science Education Act into law, allowing public school science teachers to include information about Creationism in their lessons. In May 2015, he announced that he was launching an exploratory committee to determine whether he will be making a bid for the presidency in 2016. According to one Slate writer, the connection between these two events is clear: though Governor Jindal majored in biology at Brown University (and therefore knows better), he decided to abandon real science and embrace Creationism to gain support from conservatives and advance his political career.
To many people, it’s as simple as that: if you aren’t stupid or ignorant enough to actually fall for Creationism (which Governor Jindal can’t be, given his education), then you must only be pretending to believe it due to ulterior motives. But is it possible that a person’s decision to move from evolution to Creationism could be an intellectually honest one, based on sound evidence? That’s exactly what happened to Dr. John C. Sanford, PhD geneticist and Cornell University professor, who rejected evolution after spending decades at the top of his field. He reasons for doing so are detailed in his excellent book Genetic Entropy. This week Kevin takes a look at the inescapable genetic evidence for Creationism as explained by Dr. Sanford. If Creationists are the dogmatic ones, why do proponents of evolution go to such great lengths to prevent alternate ideas from getting any public hearing?
This episode first aired on May 24th, 2015.
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In this episode Kevin talks with Jeremy Tedesco, Esq., a senior legal council for Alliance Defending Freedom who is currently representing Kelvin Cochran. In the United States of America in the 21st century, is it possible for a qualified individual to be fired from his job solely on the basis of his religious beliefs? We would all like to think that the answer is no, but this seems to be exactly what happened to Kelvin Cochran, former fire chief of Atlanta, GA.
After having achieved the highest possible position for a fireman in 2009 (US Fire Administrator), and being named Fire Chief of the Year in 2012, Cochran was dismissed from his position in Atlanta in 2014. Why? For writing and self-publishing a devotional, completely separate from his job as fire chief, which stated his Christian perspective on marriage and sexuality. When the devotional was first brought to public attention, Cochran was suspended without pay, and an investigation revealed that he had not treated anyone unfairly on the basis of their sexuality. Yet he was still fired, because of his beliefs rather than his actions. How could he be treated in a manner so completely contrary to America’s principles of freedom? The truth is that as society’s esteem for religion (specifically Christianity) diminishes, attacks on religious freedom increase. Can our First Amendment rights be defended, or will they soon be a happy memory? Learn more about Kelvin Cochran’s case at AllianceDefendingFreedom.org, and consider contributing to this fine organization as it fights to defend your rights!
This episode first aired on May 17th, 2015.
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Are the stories recorded in the Bible real history, or just mythology? There’s only one way to know for sure: through biblical archaeology. This week Kevin talks with archaeologist Dr. Scott Stripling of the Associates for Biblical Research, author of The Trowel and the Truth.
Dr. Stripling grew up in a Christian home, hearing the stories of the Bible from his mother. He became an avid Bible reader in his teen years, but was perplexed by the huge cultural divide between the biblical text and modern day readers such as himself. His desire to better understand the historical context of the Bible led him to study archaeology, and he went on to earn his Doctorate in Ministry with an emphasis in Ancient Near Eastern archaeology.
Today Dr. Stripling is the director of ABR’s excavation in Khirbet el-Maqatir, located 9 miles north of Jerusalem in the disputed territory of Security Zone C. Though excavation only takes place five weeks out of the year, his team has made many discoveries that verify biblical history. Dr. Stripling tells Kevin about some of the most significant of these finds, such as an Egyptian scarab that helps to verify biblical accounts of Israel’s exodus and the conquest of Canaan.
Christianity is not a religion of mythology and blind faith; biblical events really happened, and the evidence is out there. Some of it still needs to be unearthed, and the Associates for Biblical Research are doing just that. You can support their archeological mission to show the truth of the Bible at BibleArchaeology.org, and even volunteer to participate in a dig yourself!
This episode first aired on May 10th, 2015.
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According to NOVA, 20 million Americans claim to have seen a UFO, and 4 million claim to have been abducted! Are they all just liars (or insane)? How can Bible-believing Christians make sense of these claims? Kevin talks with Gary Bates, author of the Amazon best-seller Alien Intrusion: UFOs and the Evolution Connection. Bates is also the CEO of Creation Ministries International, one of the world’s leading creationist organizations.
Kevin and Gary begin the discussion by talking about their own reasons for believing in creation over evolution, from the complex biological information in DNA, to the rapid formation of geologic strata through catastrophic events. Gary explains how the modern belief in alien life forms owes its existence to evolutionary theory: if the universe is 14 billion years old, and unguided evolutionary processes produced intelligent life here on Earth, then surely intelligent life evolved in other parts of the universe as well.
But even if belief in aliens is based on faulty evolutionary assumptions, it is clear that the millions of people who claim to have encountered them are seeing and experiencing something. And what’s more, throughout history there have been records of humans having interactions with otherworldly beings acknowledged by the culture of their day (such as faeries in the 1800s). Could it be that these sorts of encounters are actually instances of spiritual warfare, and that spiritual forces are now using “aliens” to infiltrate today’s scientific culture? Alien researchers provided further support for this perspective when they identified one particular group of people that seems to be immune to alien abduction: born-again Christians.
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” —Ephesians 6:12
This episode first aired on May 3rd, 2015.
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Kevin talks with Dawn Stefanowicz, who shares her story of growing up in Canada with heavy exposure to the male homosexual lifestyle. When Dawn was still an infant, her father brought a homosexual partner to live in their home for the first time. Throughout her childhood she was introduced to other young men involved with her father, including minors and some who later committed suicide. Dawn was taken to places that no child should be exposed to, such as gay nude beaches and “sex shops.” Dawn’s father died from AIDS in 1991, and his last living partner died from AIDS in 1996.
Dawn was not comfortable with what she saw and experienced, but felt that she had no voice to speak her concerns until her late 20s. It was at this point in her life that she found healing through Christian counseling, and realized that she should speak out. She began to testify about the homosexual lifestyle in court cases regarding issues such as hate crime legislation, and wrote a book about her childhood. Since going public with her story, Dawn has been contacted by dozens of others raised by a homosexual parent and has found that her own experience was not unique.
Kevin and Dawn discuss many key issues in the current debate over sexuality, such as gender identity formation, transgenderism, same-sex marriage, freedom of speech/”hate speech”, and same-sex parenting. They consider how the church can offer love and support to those who struggle with their sexuality, while also upholding the ideal pattern that God has provided for human relationships and families.
“So I find this law at work: Although I want to do good, evil is right there with me.” —Romans 7:21
This episode first aired on April 26th, 2015.
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What, if anything, does the Bible have to say about homosexuality?
On April 28th, the Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding the ability of individual states to prohibit same-sex marriage. It may surprise you to learn that until 1961, long before the possibility of legally-recognized homosexual marriage was imagined, homosexual practice was prohibited by law in every state. And it was not until 2003 that the Supreme Court struck down all laws against homosexuality nationwide.
Needless to say, American’s views on homosexuality are rapidly changing. While a few decades ago it was only considered acceptable by a small minority, it is becoming the case that any negative view of homosexuality is equated with racism. This cultural climate puts biblically-based Christians in a tough position. Does the Bible really teach that homosexuality is wrong, and if so, why? Is it just some outdated, arbitrary rule (like “don’t wear a garment made of two different fabrics”), or are there valid reasons why God would warn mankind against this lifestyle? In this episode Kevin takes a look at both Old and New Testament verses that deal with this issue. He also shares statistical data that discredit the popular idea that the homosexual lifestyle holds no dangers—data our culture chooses to suppress in the name of “tolerance” rather than face head-on.
“Then he said to them, ‘The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.'” –Mark 2:27
This episode first aired on April 19th, 2015.
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Kevin talks with humanitarian Mark Arabo, who has been working tirelessly to garner US support for the Chaldean Christian community as they face the threat of ISIS. Arabo tells the sad tale of 150,000 displaced Christians (including 90,000 children), driven from their homes by violence. They have been forced to live in the desert without basic necessities, and last year over 12,500 people died in these conditions.
The Chaldeans are the oldest group of Christians, their heritage going all the way back to the patriarch Abraham (from Ur of the Chaldeans). They have long practiced Catholicism, refusing to give up their faith despite being surrounded by hostile Islamic groups. With the rise of ISIS they face a greater threat than ever before, and they are in desperate need of support from the global Christian community.
Arabo discusses what has already been accomplished to put an end to this ongoing genocide, and the great amount of work that still needs to be done. Visit his website, EndTheGenocide.com, to find out what you can do to help your brothers in Christ.
"If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn't do it, it is sin for them." –James 4:17
This episode first aired on April 12th, 2015.
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Kevin continues the discussion on the resurrection of Jesus, this time with two guests from opposing positions: Christian apologist Dr. Sean McDowell and atheist Sean Taylor.
Sean McDowell grew up in the home of eminent Christian apologist and author Joshua McDowell. As a young adult, he began to explore religious questions for himself to come to his own answer. He is currently a professor at Biola University. Sean Taylor grew up in a non-religious home, and despite extensive exposure to Christian and Mormon ideas as a young man, never came to believe in any god. He currently identifies as an atheist but has not done any personal research into the life of Jesus Christ.
Kevin moderates as Taylor states his concerns about the biblical account, and Dr. McDowell answers with historical evidence. They discuss issues from the variations in gospel accounts to the reliability of Jesus’ reported appearances. Even if it is established that Jesus was real, is there any way of connecting the historical person to the supernatural claims? As Dr. McDowell shows, the evidence says yes.
This episode first aired on April 5th, 2015.
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How is it that one man—who possessed no political power, conquered no cities, and was publicly executed as a criminal—founded the largest and most persistent movement the world has ever seen? It all goes back to what happened on one fateful day: Easter Sunday. This week Kevin talks to Dr. Clay Jones, professor of Christian Apologetics at Biola University.
Having grown up with an atheist father and an occultist mother, Dr. Jones knows well that religious beliefs cannot just be based on feelings. All religions make truth claims, and it is important to evaluate such claims in light of actual facts. Can the resurrection of Jesus Christ hold up to such an evaluation? What about the people who say that Jesus never even existed? Isn’t it more likely that the disciples hallucinated about seeing the risen Jesus than it is that he actually raised? Kevin and Dr. Jones answer these questions and others using historical data.
“And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.” –1 Corinthians 15:14 (NIV)
This episode first aired on March 29th, 2015.
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Kevin talks to astrophysicist Dr. Jason Lisle, not just about evidence for biblical creation, but about the even more foundational issue of worldview. Dr. Lisle explains that those who reject God have a bigger problem than evidence: they don't even have a viable framework in which to interpret evidence correctly. All of the knowledge modern people take for granted, from the laws of logic to the advances of science, are based on assumptions that are only valid in a theistic universe: that all of reality is consistent, that the future will be like the past, etc.
Dr. Lisle admits that all people, himself included, have problems to deal with in their worldview—but having good reasons for the worldview itself is key. In the final segment, Kevin and Dr. Lisle talk about specific evidence that fits within the worldview of biblical creation, but cannot be reconciled with the prevailing secular view: from the decay of Earth's magnetic field to the moon's increasing distance from the earth, to the faint young sun paradox.
This episode first aired on March 22nd, 2015.
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