Educate For Life With Kevin Conover

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 m

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. LEARN MORE: 5 facts that the Bible discovered thousands of years BEFORE modern science: https://educateforlife.org/5facts

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. LEARN MORE: 5 facts that the Bible discovered thousands of years BEFORE modern science: https://educateforlife.org/5facts

“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 epis

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.californiaschoolch

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 Polytec

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

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 Learn more about Christianity and cultural issues at  https://EducateForLife.org/400pr

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. E

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

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…”

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.

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

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 'Achil

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

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 Vogue and 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

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 countere

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.

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 interpretiv