The GenJ Podcast

Meet the New President of HSLDA: Jim Mason!

This week, the Homeschool Legal Defense Association announced the appointment of a brand new president, Jim Mason! Jim will succeed the organization's longtime president Mike Smith, one of the co-founders of HSLDA (and a past guest on The GenJ Podcast!). When we first recorded this interview, Jim Mason was still Vice President of Litigation at HSLDA. But during post-production, the announcement of the leadership change went into effect as Mike Smith retired after years of faithful service to the organization. In that light, this interview takes on new significance as a glimpse into the heart and mind of HSLDA's new president. We hope you enjoy this episode with Jim!  If you enjoy this episode, go ahead and give us a great review and a 5 star rating! (This helps other people find and enjoy the show.) And be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to get the next episode in your feed. Email info@generationjoshua.org to let us know how you're liking the show and if you have any suggestions for guests or topics! Links: The Great California Homeschool Case of 2008: https://www.cheaofca.org/2020/06/01/a-look-back-at-the-great-california-homeschool-case-of-2008-and-what-it-means-for-today/ [https://www.cheaofca.org/2020/06/01/a-look-back-at-the-great-california-homeschool-case-of-2008-and-what-it-means-for-today/] HSLDA: https://hslda.org/ [https://hslda.org/] HSLDA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hslda/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/hslda/?hl=en] HSLDA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hslda [https://www.facebook.com/hslda] GenJ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/generationjoshua/ [https://www.instagram.com/generationjoshua/] GenJ Facebook: http://facebook.com/GenerationJoshua [http://facebook.com/GenerationJoshua] Daniel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielhofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/danielhofficial/] Note: GenJ believes that it's important to have authentic conversations about ideas that matter. Thus, the viewpoints and policy proposals of our hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Generation Joshua. Producer: Daniel Heffington Copyright 2022 Generation Joshua

Star Wars: A Galaxy In Crisis

Happy Star Wars Day! To those who celebrate, we hope you enjoy this special episode of The GenJ Podcast. As is so often the case with GenJ, this episode is quite nerdy, lots of fun, and gets surprisingly deep. Find us on Instagram @GenerationJoshua and let us know what you think and if you have any questions or commentary! If you enjoy this episode, go ahead and give us a great review and a 5 star rating! (This helps other people find and enjoy the show.) And be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to get the next episode in your feed. Email info@generationjoshua.org to let us know how you're liking the show and if you have any suggestions for guests or topics! Links: GenJ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/generationjoshua/ [https://www.instagram.com/generationjoshua/] GenJ Facebook: http://facebook.com/GenerationJoshua [http://facebook.com/GenerationJoshua] Daniel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielhofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/danielhofficial/] Note: GenJ believes that it's important to have authentic conversations about ideas that matter. Thus, the viewpoints and policy proposals of our hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Generation Joshua. Producer: Daniel Heffington Copyright 2022 Generation Joshua

Will the U.S. Supreme Court Overturn Roe v. Wade?

Happy New Year! Before Christmas, Daniel got the chance to sit down with Wendy Wright (President of Christian Freedom International) and discuss Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (the Supreme Court case currently challenging Roe v. Wade). There has been a lot of buzz and plenty of fear-mongering about this case, so we wanted to dive into the details and talk about what's actually happening. Wendy also shared insightful analysis regarding the significance of this moment for the pro-life movement and the importance of multifaceted strategies to achieving the goal of protecting babies from the violence of abortion. Listen to this episode and share it with anyone who could use some clarity about this case and the Supreme Court process.   Other topics include: Wendy's pro-life history (and how she ended up in jail!), how Christian Freedom International helps persecuted Christians around the world, and the work facing pro-life Christians in a post-Roe v. Wade world.  Wendy Wright is the president of Christian Freedom International and an influential pro-life activist whose faithful advocacy on behalf of the unborn has put her in media headlines, in front of world leaders, and, more than once... in jail. We are grateful for Wendy's willingness to sit down for this interview in the middle of her busy December, and we hope you find it helpful and encouraging! If you do, go ahead and leave us a review and a 5 star rating! (This helps other people find and enjoy the show.) And be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to get the next episode in your feed. Email info@generationjoshua.org to let us know how you're liking the show and if you have any requests for guests or topics! Links: Christian Freedom International: https://christianfreedom.org/ [https://hslda.org/] GenJ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/generationjoshua/ [https://www.instagram.com/generationjoshua/] GenJ Facebook: http://facebook.com/GenerationJoshua [http://facebook.com/GenerationJoshua] Daniel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielhofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/danielhofficial/]

Mike Smith: President of the Homeschool Legal Defense Association

In this episode, Daniel chats with the president of the Homeschool Legal Defense Association, Mike Smith! Mike co-founded HSLDA in the 1980s when homeschooling was a bit like the Wild West (except, less on the "wide, open spaces" side and more on the "full of hold-ups and horse thieves disguised as overreaching government officials" side). In the middle of this burgeoning movement, Mike Smith teamed up with Mike Farris to offer homeschool families affordable legal protection and representation all the way up to the Supreme Court if necessary! In the interview, Mike gives a fascinating perspective on how the homeschool movement has changed and grown from the 80s to today. Other topics include: Mike's sports career in college basketball and golf, lawyer jokes, how Mike was disappointed by his mother's lightning speed as a child, and the one area that Mike believes to be the most important factor in ministry, work, and family dynamics. Mike is a man of deep faith and it shines through in this interview. His years of executive experience have given him deep insights on leadership and human nature. And his sense of humor and positivity are sure to make you smile. If you enjoy this episode, go ahead and give us a great review and a 5 star rating! (This helps other people find and enjoy the show.) And be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to get the next episode in your feed. Email info@generationjoshua.org to let us know how you're liking the show and if you have any requests for guests or topics! Links: HSLDA: https://hslda.org/ [https://hslda.org/] GenJ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/generationjoshua/ [https://www.instagram.com/generationjoshua/] GenJ Facebook: http://facebook.com/GenerationJoshua [http://facebook.com/GenerationJoshua] Daniel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielhofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/danielhofficial/] Note: GenJ believes that it's important to have authentic conversations about ideas that matter. Thus, the viewpoints and policy proposals of our hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Generation Joshua. Producer: Daniel Heffington Copyright 2021 Generation Joshua

May the Fourth Bonus Episode: The Politics of Star Wars

In honor of Star Wars Day, Daniel sat down with Joel Grewe and Brandt Edmonston to wax philosophical about the political structures, systems, and intrigue woven into the Star Wars universe. Grab your lightsaber (or your blaster), and get ready for the jump to lightspeed!  Note: If you're not a Star Wars fan (like GenJ's own Glenn Bertsch), don't worry. We'll be back to our regular programming soon!  Email info@generationjoshua.org to let us know how you're liking the show and if you have any requests for guests or topics! Links: Register for iGovern 2021: www.genj.us/iGovern [https://generationjoshua.org/GenJ/programs/igovern-leadership-camps] GenJ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/generationjoshua/ [https://www.instagram.com/generationjoshua/] GenJ Facebook: http://facebook.com/GenerationJoshua [http://facebook.com/GenerationJoshua] Joel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelgrewe/ [https://www.instagram.com/joelgrewe/] Brandt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b.p.edmonston/ [https://www.instagram.com/b.p.edmonston/] Daniel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielhofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/danielhofficial/] Note: GenJ believes that it's important to have authentic conversations about ideas that matter. Thus, the viewpoints and policy proposals of our hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Generation Joshua. Producer: Daniel Heffington Copyright 2021 Generation Joshua