Kevin
Swanson
Of Whom This World Is Not Worthy: The Greatest Mothers the World Has Ever Known
This powerful and passionate presentation brings out the greatest role models, from biblical and Christian history, of mothers who literally changed the world. This encouraging message will bless the heart of every mother, especially during the tough times and dark days.
9:30 a.m. - 10:30
a.m.
Raising a Mighty Man
of God
This workshop contemplates the unique qualities
that God has given boys and presents a challenge that every parent of
a boy needs to hear. The message is especially practical for the homeschooling
family that struggles with high-energy young boys. It will leave you
with a new vision for raising godly sons. This is a much-needed presentation
to homeschoolers, many of whom struggle with what to do with young boys
growing up and out of the home.
3:10 p.m. - 4:10
p.m.
Capturing
the Heart of Homeschooling
What
is the heart of homeschooling? What is it that really makes it work? This
is an important question in that there is a distinct possibility that
the homeschooling ethos may disappear into the burgeoning list of educational
choices, especially with the rise of government-funded school at home.
In this presentation, Kevin presents a passionate case for preserving
the heart of homeschooling, those elements that have contributed to its
beauty and success: the heart of Christ, the hand of the parent, and the
blessings of freedom.
2:00 pm. - 3:00
p.m.
Entertainment and Your Family
In
the words of one cultural commentator, are we entertaining our families
to death? As a father of five, Kevin Swanson is engaging a multi-generational
attempt to find the right balance of entertainment, work, and serving
in life. What role should entertainment play in our children’s lives?
Here Kevin Swanson measures the relative benefits or drawbacks of the
cotton-candy novel (e.g. Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew), historical adventures
(e.g. G. A. Henty), the “classic” novels, the 19th century Victorian
fare, the fantasy genre, Walt Disney motion pictures, television (from
Andy Griffith to 24), recorded music, and radio drama. This very practical
presentation will provide some helpful suggestions for bringing biblical
principles to bear as you seek maximum edification for your family.
7:20 p.m. - 8:20
p.m.
The Heart of Fatherhood
Here is a rousing call for renewing the involvement,
relationships, and powerful influence of fatherhood. In many ways, fatherhood
is a lost art. Kevin comes to this presentation with the blessing of having
received a great legacy of four generations of godly fatherhood. It is
more than leadership, responsibility, and relationships. It is a generational
vision that renews families, reforms cultures, and establishes family
dynasties. Dads, get ready for a huge encouragement and uplifting vision
from this presentation.
Pragmatism: The Slippery Slide to Hell
If our children will understand the world, they must understand ethics—the principles that direct people’s choices. And there is no more destructive and insidious ethic operating today than that of pragmatism, which loses sight of absolute standards of what is right and what is good. No ethic has been so influential in the way that people make decisions today. When families and entire cultures are driven by pragmatism instead of principle, things begin to unravel. How do you live your life? Will pragmatism cause your family to slip down the slippery slide to hell?