The Shack and Jesus Calling - Idols in Disguise

The two best-selling "Christian" books of the last decade were "The Shack" and "Jesus Calling." Is this a reformation of Christian literature? "The Shack" has sold 25 million copies, and "Jesus Calling" has sold 15 million, and "The Shack" will be produced as a major motion picture, coming out in a few weeks. Here's the big question we address here. . . . How do you speak with "Christian" friends who like "The Shack" and other similarly bad books?

There are political deceptions — and then there are spiritual deceptions. When Christians start chasing the shadows instead of standing in the light, Satan has already won. From JFK to COVID, from the deep state to the dark web, conspiracy thinking is swallowing up discernment. This is not harmless curiosity — it's the Devil's diversion.

Taylor Swift is the biggest pop phenomenon since Michael Jackson, 117 Guinness World Records, the successor of the Beatles . . . and on and on the accolades go. She is pro-abortion, pro-gay, but most importantly, "pro-me." She represents the current "I feel" zeitgeist better than anything. The me-centered, feelings-dominated modern male and female appreciate the worship services led by Taylor Swift—89,000 at a time. She also leads the world from decadence to despair, unlike any other popular cultural icon of the last half century. Christians teach just the opposite . . . hope, self-denial, and God-centeredness.

What happens when the world of science no longer fears God? Kevin Swanson and Adam McManus expose the chilling consequences of man's attempt to play Creator—from Oregon scientists fabricating human eggs from skin cells to the moral collapse surrounding the Covid vaccine era. In a world rushing toward genetic manipulation, artificial conception, and blind trust in "the experts," Christians must recover a theology of science grounded in the fear of the Lord.

Should a Christian love justice? Or only love? Kevin Swanson and Adam McManus confront one of the most misunderstood commands in modern Christianity. As America's battle over abortion intensifies, they expose how a false view of "love" has softened the Church's witness—and why biblical justice must never be separated from mercy.

Is anonymity quietly discipling you? The dads contrast surface-level groups with the biblical fellowship that knows names, bears burdens, and insists on hope plus discipline. They lay out a path for men: confess honestly, believe the promises, re-commit to the Word and gathered worship, invite accountability, and keep coming back week after week. This is gospel courage with guardrails—truth, love, and long-haul patience.

It's post-modern. It's hip. It's new. It's "contemporary." It's a revolution! Over the last 30 years, we have seen a total revolution of the music in the Church, representing a radical cultural change more significant than anything seen in at least 500 years! Is this a good thing or bad thing? Now, there is an important question – a one billion dollar question. Does this radical change in culture and music indicate a wonderful reformation and revival in the church, among our teens, or is it just more of the breakdown of the institution of the family, generational continuity, and culture. Is it a breakdown of the faith? Dr. T. David Gordon, professor of Religion and Greek at Grove City College addresses these questions with a thoughtful new book, "Why Johnny Can't Sing Hymns," and he interacts with host Kevin Swanson on this edition of Generations.

What does the Bible say about alcohol? How about smoking? It can be easy for Christians to fall into one of two ditches: legalism or anti-nomianism. However, while fundamentalist Christians are worried about things like drinking, smoking, or dancing, they tend to ignore the problem of gluttony. On the other side, while wanting to enjoy alcohol, entertainment, etc, do these things start to take the place of true joy and fulfillment, which can only be obtained through God?

Four fault lines run through the U.N. story: centralized power, moral inversion, cultural engineering, and chronic failure on justice. This conversation contrasts a pro-liberty stand with decades of globalist overreach—from UNFPA and UNICEF agendas to the ICC and Arms Trade Treaty. Will Christians push back before one-world rule hardens?

Kevin and Bill discuss a recent racially-motivated murder and the uproar that it caused in the media. Are all murders, whether they be the murder of little babies in the womb or sensationalized crimes, treated the same way by the major media? What is the impact of racially-motivated murders? Should Christians make a big deal about the color of someone's skin, or should we acknowledge that all men and women, regardless of skin color, are sinners and all need to be saved and washed by the blood of Jesus Christ?