Dictators and pop stars made the list of Time Magazine Person of the Year finalists. Xi Jinping, Taylor Swift, Barbie, King Charles III, Vladimir Putin, the people who have prosecuted Trump, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman all made the list. We contrast this with God’s hall of heroes from 2023 and throughout Christian history—the poor wise man who saved the city, the persecuted saints, the homeschool leaders in tough places like South Africa and Brazil, and others.

Author, pastor, podcaster, husband, father, and grandfather, Kevin Swanson, enters the arena with the takeaway word for the day. Strong.
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Every week on Raising Them Up, the Waynes tackle real questions from real parents — just like you.

From sibling fights to screen time, discipline to discipleship — they bring biblical wisdom, practical help, and gospel hope to the daily challenges of parenting.

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In a world spinning with headlines, who’s giving you the news through the lens of Scripture?

The Worldview in 5 Minutes brings you the stories that matter — from around the globe — all filtered through a biblical worldview.

Persecution. Politics. Victories for life. Challenges to the family.

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