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Hamilton: God called believers to be ambassadors even in this dark moment

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Darkness is not an affirmative force. It simply reoccupies the space vacated by the light.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: This is the, Hamilton Corner on American Family Radio.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: It should be uncomfortable for a believer to live as a hypocrite, delivering people.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Out of the bondage of mainstream media and the philosophies of this world.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: God has called you and me to be his ambassadors even in this dark moment. Let's not miss our moment.

Welcome to the Hamilton Corner. My name is Abraham Hamilton iii

>> Abraham Hamilton III: And, now the, Hamilton Corner.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Good evening everyone. Welcome to the Hamilton Corner. My name is Abraham Hamilton iii. I am the host of this program. I'm joined by the Corner contingent. Right across from me on the board today is our friendly neighborhood woodaholic, perpetually in recovery, none other than Mr. Marty Sparks. And we are also joined by producer extraordinaire, often imitated, never duplicated. The real J. Mac is in the screening room and we are ready to rock and roll with today's edition of the program.

The Great Commission requires every Christ follower to be engaged in making disciples

At this very moment, many of you, if not most of you, are making your transition from your part time jobs where you generate an income to your full time jobs where you cultivate an outcome, or, through which you cultivate an outcome. And as you do so, I want to remind you to do so with intentionality, understanding the primacy that God places on family and welcoming his view to inform your own view in engaging, as engaging in life and your families from that perspective. We do this daily in an effort to recalibrate our thoughts in describing what we do to generate revenue and income as a part time investment, when our full time investment is to cultivate an outcome, simply because the reality is what goes on in your house is far more important than what goes on in the White House. There are lots of very important things that are going on in the White House. Like for example, what's happening in Venezuela right now, the seizing of, the oil tanker yesterday. And I know a lot of people are confused. The simple reality is that the Trump administration has made a concerted effort really, to send messages in working toward a, triangulation, if you will, against China, because the tanker is one that is used by Venezuela to kind of traffic oil from Iran and other places all the way to Asia and things of that nature. And so, it's very, very, very interesting what's happening. But none of those things are more important than what goes on in your house, primarily because you and I are directly accountable and we are directly responsible for what we do. One of the most important things that we do and what we can do is within our Families. The Great Commission requires every Christ follower to be engaged in making disciples. When I say outcome cultivation, I am referring specifically to disciple making. that discharge of obedience must, must start in our homes. We cannot afford to step past the people in our homes in an effort to win the world. The primary vehicle that God has established for generational disciple making is the family. It is the family. We will never be able to out politic the deficiencies that abound in the home. These are, the types of things that John Adams and George Washington tried to warn us about. That we have a governing structure in our constitutional republican form of government. But in order for that form of government to be, to persist and to thrive, it requires a particular type of populace. Hence the description of a religious people, of a moral people. Both presidents John Adams and George Washington were clearly referring to, to a morality that flows from Christ followers. And so as we are engaging, and I'm endeavoring to point this out with consistency because we have lots of people that are involved, for example, in governmental, engagement and political engagement. And those things are vitally important, I'm engaged in all of those things as well. But we don't have enough people participating in the hard work, the often thankless work of making disciples. And as the Lord has established it, the primary way that this should transpire is in the home. The Scriptures are explicit in explaining that parents are primarily responsible for the evangelism and the catechizing and the discipling of our own children. The church's role is supportive and secondary in that regard. The role that the church plays is to equip the saints to help prepare parents to sharpen parents to do this work. And grandparents and great grandparents. We need all hands on deck. So as you are making your transition to your full time jobs, please do so with intentionality. Recognize the significance of what it is that you get to do. And while it is day, let us work because the time is coming when no man will be able to work any further.

Psalm 127 talks about faithfulness in everyday life as well as vitality in corporate worship

All right. To the word of God we go. Psalm 127 is where we're going to go. This is a Psalm of Ascents written by Solomon. It's important to note that the context in which Solomon is writing is toward, the end of David's reign. Well, actually David's reign has concluded and Solomon is ascending to the throne in Israel with the mandate to construct the Lord's temple. All right, this is the context that this psalm is written in. And this is what God's word says. Unless the Lord builds the house See, it makes far more sense when you recognize Solomon is tasked with constructing the temple when he's penning this psalm. unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain. Who build it. Unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman keeps awake in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, to retire late, to eat the bread of painful labors. Or some translations render that phrase, anxious toil, for he gives to his beloved sleep. Or even in his sleep. Behold, children are a gift of the Lord. Huh? The fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior. So are the children of one's youth. How blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be ashamed when they contend. Or NASB 95, which I'm using today when they speak with their enemies in the gate. All right, this is described of a psalm of ascent, which is indicative of a psalm that calls to mind devotion to Yahweh. But it also talks about faithfulness in everyday life as well as vitality in corporate worship. And even as you are preparing to gather corporately for worship, there is a heart disposition and a heart condition that should precede the gathering, which is why the gathering is supposed to be a gathering of worshipers. In the NewSong Testament context, this is what Ecclesiastes is. It's a gathering of worshippers in which we are called to do corporately together what the expectation is that we are doing prior to the corporate gathering.

There is a diligence that is required, but the diligence is neither selfish ambition

All right, so then, as I said, considering that Solomon is writing this psalm, as David's reign on the Israelite throne has concluded, Solomon is ascending to the throne with the mandate to build the Lord's temple. And he begins this psalm by saying, unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it. Unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman keeps awake in vain. There is a diligence that is required, but the diligence is neither agreed, or selfish ambition. It's also. It is not restless anxiety. You know, it's a common phrase that's used in our culture to burn the candle on both ends. And I understand what people mean by that. But we need to be diligent to ensure that we understand what our engagement is, that we're not sacrificing, something really that God has provided for us. Let me say it this way. It's a reason why God ordained the day of rest. There's a reason for that. One of the reasons is that the day of rest requires those who are resting to place their confidence in The Lord to say, lord, that we will be diligent in the days that you've allowed us to work and on the day that we are to rest. We place our confidence in you. That even though I could be doing additional tasks, obeying you is far, far more fruitful than what I may envision as task discharging. This is what Solomon is communicating. Unless the Lord watch the city, guards the city, the watchman keeps awake in vain if you are laborious, but you are striving against God's good design, striving against God's clear instructions, striving against God's will, the striver is striving in vain. Then Solomon transitions in the psalm, and it seems like it's disconnected, but it actually is connected. Because the same type of, ah, diligence that is articulated in verses one and two is turned toward the family. And verse three, Behold, children are a gift of the Lord. We talked. I believe this was yesterday. We were talking about how God rewarded the midwives in Egypt, Shiphrah and Purah, following their refusal. Let me say it this way. Following their righteous obedience to Yahweh, in which they refused to embrace the wicked pharaoh's murderous decree. The scripture explains that God rewarded them with families, which completely contradicts the position of many people today. I mean, I played on the air the. The statements made by Afton Ben, who ran for Congress in the Nashville area in the special election last week. Thank you again, Nashvillians, for keeping this woman away from Congress. But, but you say, I don't want children. I want power. I don't want children. I want power. I, share with you the book that's directed towards targeting five to eight year olds to make them comfortable with the premeditated, intentional slaughter of innocent unborn children, preborn children, which they call abortion, trying to normalize this for 5 to 8 year olds. The culture that we live in screams, children are a burden. Children are a hindrance. Children are an impediment to your life's dreams, to you fulfilling what you want to be in life. What does the word of God say? What does God say to us in his word? Children are a, gift of the Lord. Shiphrah and Purah were rewarded with families of their own children as they refused to murder other people's children. God rewarded them with their own families and children. The fruit of the womb is a reward. It's a reward. You know, this is one of the reasons why I object to the, to the assertion of. Well, you're an advocate for traditional Families. No, no, no. It's not about tradition. It's about truth. It's about truth. What is true. Children are a gift of the Lord. In Solomon's day, children are a gift of the Lord. In Adam's day, children are a gift from the lord. In the 21st century, then, Solomon employs the simile like arrows in the hand of a warrior. So are the children of one's youth. I've explained repeatedly that God uses this simile intentionally through Solomon, that the arrow is an instrument that is, that is created with the capacity to accomplish the purpose for which it has been created. However, in order for that arrow to be effective, that arrow must have and must be equipped with a trajectory and direction. God has ordained the Christian parents, the husband and the wife to provide the trajectory and direction for the arrows to that God entrust to our care. To say it differently, it is not God's will for the children born into Christian families to fend for themselves spiritually that God has given parents to these children to provide that trajectory and that direction. Verse 5. How blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. You think God thinks children are a burden? No, and I want to be clear about something else. The quiver is determined by God's divine providence. That's not an occasion for anybody to boast. I've been in situations where people boast about their family size. Oh, I have this many children, therefore I'm a better person. Therefore I am more spiritual. Therefore I'm more pious. Man, that's not something to boast in. It's by God's sovereign grace that you've been blessed with the quantity that you have. There are some circumstances where because of the fallenness and sickness and all kind of other things, decay that sets in. Sometimes people don't have the opportunity or the ability to reproduce the way that others do. The point is not to try to use a gift of God as a basis for pride, but also we need to be honest. Have we adopted an Antichrist worldview? a secular, godless hostility towards children? Are we allowing a worldly paradigm to govern our perception of. Do we truly believe children are a blessing, or do we believe children are a burden? The verse 5 concludes, how blessed is a man whose quiver is full of them. They shall not be ashamed when they contend or speak with their enemies in the gate. What started with an individual warrior concludes with an expanded battalion. The individual warrior is then joined shoulder to shoulder with his arrows as contenders for the faith. This is God's vision.

>> Jeff Chamblee: A discipleship minute with Joseph Parker.

What exactly does the Bible say about life standing for abortion issue

>> Joseph Parker: What exactly does the Bible say about life standing for life and the abortion issue? Deuteronomy 30, 19, 20. I call heaven and earth to witness against you today that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life that you and your offspring may live loving the Lord your God, obeying his voice, and holding fast to him, for he is your life and length of days that you may dwell in the land that the Lord swore to your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob to give them. Proverbs 24, verse 12 tells us, Rescue those who are being taken away to death. Hold back those who are stumbling to the slaughter. If you say, behold, we did not know this. Does not he who weighs the heart perceive it? Does not he who keeps watch over your soul know it? And will he not repay man according to his work?

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Shining light into the darkness. This is the Hamilton Corner on American Family Radio.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Welcome back to the Hamilton Corner. Abraham Hamilton III here. You know, and the point I was making before, it's amazing when. When I'm out and about with my family, people look. Look at me like I'm crazy. You know, they think, oh, oh, my God, he's insane.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Those.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: All those children, it's like, man, children are a gift. They're a blessing. But I think what. What most people expect is when you're encountered in public. Like, if I go to a restaurant one time actually recently we're out, and they were like, oh, wow, you brought all of these children to a restaurant. And I think they were anticipating, a lack of discipline is what I think they were anticipating. So they were surprised after the fact.

Abe Lincoln welcomes American Family Association associate director Chelsea Wildman

Anyway, let's move on. I am delighted to have on the program with me a colleague here at American Family Association. I'm speaking of none other than the associate director for the AFA Foundation. She's also, the wife of 12 years with AFA Vice President Wesley Wildmon. and Wesley. And my guest, who haven't said her name yet intentionally. They have three children. My guest enjoys working with AFA and AFR supporters and says her favorite part of her position is hearing how God has worked in the lives of our supporters. Please join me in welcoming to the program the Associate Director of the AFA Foundation, Mrs. Chelsea Wildmon. Chelsea, thank you for joining me here on the program this evening.

>> Amber Brown: Thank you so much for having me, Abe.

American Family Association Foundation helps donors with wills and bequests

>> Abraham Hamilton III: It is my pleasure to have you on. For those who may be new to the program and may not be aware of what the AFA foundation is, would you please, explain what Is the AFA Foundation.

>> Amber Brown: Absolutely. So we seek to exist to help our donors sow seeds into our ministry for generations to come. So we are, per se, the financial stewardship branch of the ministry. So we have many different offerings in the AFA Foundation. We have our charitable gift annuity, which I'll explain in just a moment. we are able to provide wills, examples for donors who might not have a will set up yet, to save them on some cost and time with their attorneys. and then we also help with any bequests that folks might want to leave for American Family Association. So there are many different ways that we help our donors and our friends and our AFA and AFR family sow seeds into the ministry.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Let me start with the bequests because people may not be aware that this is something that's available and this is something that I've encountered in working from the legal department with the AFA Foundation. when you refer to bequests, what are bequests?

>> Amber Brown: Yes. So any type of account that you have. It may be a life insurance policy, possibly a savings account, a cd, a mutual fund, even a piece of land, possibly. they can list American Family association as the beneficiary of that account and it will benefit afa, upon their passing.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Now, is this something I already alluded to it. this would be something that people who may be looking to provide, generational material support, looking forward, kind of even planning, for their resources to even be a benefit to God's kingdom long after they may no longer, be here. Is that something that, that you, that has happened, that you've seen in working in the foundation people do, supporters and listeners to provide?

>> Amber Brown: Oh, absolutely. Many times we are unaware of gifts and bequests and, you know, accounts listed as American Family association as a beneficiary. And those are always a surprised blessing for the AFA foundation and in turn for the ministry of AFA and afr. We have many times, gotten paperwork in the mail and stated, you are a beneficiary of this account and this person wanted to bless your ministry, upon their passing. And that really does just. We are so thankful for those gifts and so thankful that our family and friends and listeners would think enough of our ministry to list us in their estate planning. So it really is a blessing to AFA and afr.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: So that will be a feature of estate planning.

>> Amber Brown: Yes, yes. All right, Absolutely.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Go ahead, go ahead.

You can fund a charitable gift annuity through cash or stock

>> Amber Brown: I was going to say just our most common, way that folks do sow Seeds into the ministry. Absolutely. Bequest and stock donations, you know, outright giving toward the end of the year is always, you know, on the top of people's minds. Hey, how can I get, you know, a great tax deduction as well as help a ministry in a cause that I'm passionate about? And we love speaking to people about those different ways that can also help and benefit them. Actually, I was just speaking with someone earlier in the day that said, actually I sold some stock and I've got a large, capital M gains tax. And I'm just staring at that thinking, oh, how can I alleviate some of this tax burden? And actually a charitable gift annuity is a wonderful way. You can actually fund a charitable gift annuity through cash or stock, mutual funds, etc. But you can transfer that stock. So I explained that to that gentleman. so he had already moved forward with, selling the stock. So he is actually going to utilize a cash gift so that he can get a great tax benefit to help with some of those capital gains.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Now, I'm glad you mentioned the charitable gift annuity or the cga. what is a charitable gift annuity?

>> Amber Brown: Yes. So a charitable gift annuity is giving a gift, any amount, $2,000 or above, to AFA and in exchange, that person would receive a fixed income for the rest of their life. And that percentage that they are paid upon their gift is dependent on how old they are at the time that they give the G, as well as when they start to receive that income payment being paid to them. So the sooner that you put it in place, and any amount of time that you wait to receive that income, it's going to be a higher percentage for them. And there are some wonderful, as I just mentioned, tax benefits for a cga. Not only are you getting a lifetime income that's not going to go up or down with the stock market, it's going to be a stable fixed percentage for the rest of your life. But you also receive a partial tax deduction as well as, as partial tax free income when those payments start to come in. And then upon your passing, any remaining funds are then given to AFA and AFR to continue our ministry's work for the Lord.

You mentioned a deferred gift annuity option. Is that something that is done

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Now you mentioned, when a person or an annuitant would start to receive their income from the annuity. are there some parameters that might say, hey, I want to start a CGA, but I am, let's say, hypothetically, I am 60 years old and I don't want to start receiving revenue until I'm 65. Is that something that is done?

>> Amber Brown: Yes, absolutely. That is a deferred gift annuity option. That deferment, they are actually given the chance to say, unlike other retirement accounts, you are given the chance to say, this is when I want to start receiving that income. So they get to pick that date. We also have a flexible gift to annuity, and it's deferred at least a year or more, but you get to pick a span between five and ten years, down the road to start receiving that income. And if you don't need it in that next year, let that sit, let that percentage grow for you. And so that it would be a higher percentage later on down the road. So for folks who know I definitely want to receive this at 65, that's a deferred gift annuity. For folks who might not know when they want to receive those payments, that would be a great flexible option. And then we also have an immediate option where they, as soon as the next month, can receive income from their gift.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: And you said that the annuity, the cga, will allow them to receive that income for the remainder of their lives. That the same fixed amount monthly for the remainder of their lives?

>> Amber Brown: Absolutely, yes. And that is a one life gift annuity. And a two to life gift annuity would include usually, usually, not always, but usually a spouse. So that would be for the surviving spouse, that amount continues until their passing as well. So it does cover two lives.

The foundation does not offer legal advice on charitable giving or wills

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Wow. Now, you mentioned requests. We haven't talked about wills as much just yet. but I want to be clear when people call, does the foundation offer legal advice on these, matters?

>> Amber Brown: No, no, we do not give legal advice. We are not financial planners. We are trained. And our specialty is the charitable gift annuity. So we will not be giving legal or tax advice, but we can certainly point you to some folks that can help you in that area.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Okay, but if someone is listening and they say, hey, man, I heard about the guy who sold some stock, yet he was facing a capital gains tax hike, and you were able to help walk him through how he could maybe make a donation to help shield or alleviate some of that tax burden. if someone wanted to get more information about any one of the things you've mentioned, bequests, wills, or the specialty you just referred to CGAs. How could they contact you?

>> Amber Brown: Yes, 1-800-326-4543, extension 345. I'll give that once more. 1-800-326-45 43, extension 345. Or they can find us on the, on our website afafoundation.net and it answers a lot of questions there as well.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: That's so good. That's so good. Thank you for sharing that information.

Now when you mentioned the wills, certainly that is connected to bequests

Now when you mentioned the wills, certainly that is connected to bequests and we hadn't talked about that as much. what if anything, would you like to share with the listeners and viewers? Now, concerning the wills, as you mentioned, one of the three things you mentioned initially.

>> Amber Brown: Yes. So we have a wills guide that we can email or mail, for anyone who is interested. And they would fill that out and take it to their attorney and their attorney would then take those wishes. It basically saves time, effort and legal dollars, in putting their will in place because everything is right there for that attorney to take and then create their will.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: So that's a service that's also available through the foundation. You said it's available via email or through traditional conventional mail that they can receive that guide, right?

>> Amber Brown: Yes, absolutely. They can request that. You can also send us an email foundationfa.net if you would like to request that will's guide.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Okay. Foundationfa.net is the email. Now you shared the phone number. 1-800-326-4543, extension 345. You know, we live in the era unfortunately where customer service in many industries have been outsourced internationally. I'll just say it that way. When people call 1-800-326-4543, extension 345, who should they expect to talk to?

>> Amber Brown: Absolutely. So they will speak with myself, Chelsea, Wriley actually is my sister in law as well as the foundation director or Jessica. So she is our administrative assistant and is wonderful at getting folks to the right place, whether that be Wriley or myself to speak about their situation. so they will speak with one of, with one of us. Definitely not outsourced.

A couple of deadlines that I do want to speak on really quick

>> Abraham Hamilton III: All right, all right, one more time. Would you please just share the contact information, website, phone numbers and anything else you want to make sure we share that I may have not asked a question about just yet.

>> Amber Brown: Yes, absolutely. So a couple of the deadlines that I do want to speak on really quick.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Oh yes, thank you.

>> Amber Brown: If anyone is interested in gifting their qcd, also, to help alleviate some of their, taxes that would be. We ask that folks go ahead and start initiating those transfers now. those brokerage companies get inundated toward the end of the year. So we just want to put that on the top of people's, Minds to go ahead and start that transaction. So that's for a QCD or an IRA gift. We have an outright stock donation that they can, start to initiate as well. December 15th. We ask that usually around that time they will have initiated that gift. And for any cash or charitable gift annuity options, then that is more toward the end of the month. December 31st is when everything needs to be postmarked so that it can count for this 2020 tax year.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: That's so good to know because the deadlines could creep up on people and we're in the Christmas season and so this is something you'd want to attend to. for those who may not be aware, you refer to the acronym qcd. What is a qcd? And would you just run us through those deadlines one more time, please?

>> Amber Brown: Yes, yes, a QCD is a qualified charitable distribution from an IRA account, from a traditional retirement account. And again, that QCD transfer deadline, we ask that you go ahead and take care of that request this week. Any stock donations for an outright gift or to be used for a charitable gift annuity, we ask around December 15th, you initiate that. And as well as cash gifts or charitable gift annuities, we need those in by December 31st.

How can people get in contact with the AFA foundation

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Excellent. And so finally, the contact information for those who are listening and they're stirred by hearing these options. I mean, the prospect of being able to plan prospectively how stewardship can be an impact for the work of God's kingdom, long into the future, how can people get in contact with you?

>> Amber Brown: Yes. To sow those seeds into our ministry and to impact for future generations. You can reach us at 1-800-326-4543, extension 34 5, or visit us online at.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Afafoundation.Net afafoundation.net or 1-800-326- 4543, extension 345. Jeff, would you please make sure that contact information is in the show notes? And guys, those who are listening, this may be appealing to you. do not hesitate. The AFA foundation is always responsive. as Chelsea just mentioned, when you call, we won't have an outsourced customer service. You're going to get her, Wriley or Jessica in the AFA foundation. And they are always so eager and willing to help. Thank you so much for joining me on the show here today.

>> Amber Brown: Chelsea, thank you so much for having me.

What do you do when your part time job clashes with your full time job

>> Abraham Hamilton III: All right, when we come back from the break, more from the Hamilton corner. I guess this will be a teaser. What do you do when your part time job clashes with your full time job. What do you do when your part time job clashes with your full time job? We'll answer that when we come back from the break. You're listening to the Hamilton Corner right here on American Family Radio or watching the show or listening to the podcast Variety. No matter how you're doing it, where you're doing it, or when you're doing it, we are grateful that you're doing it. You don't want to miss the remainder of this show. Some of you guys have been asking me questions. Well, you might get some answers after this break.

Your gift to AFA Action helps us stay vigilant against attacks on family

>> Jeff Chamblee: AFA Action Takes Attacks on the Family Seriously the enemies of the family constantly employ new tactics to try to sneak past our radar. They know if we stand together, their evil plans will fail. Your gift to AFA Action allows us to stay vigilant against their onslaught. And if you give this month, you'll receive access to the Cultural Institute video When youn Faith Is Illegal by Frank harbor on AFA Stream as our thanks. You can make your gift [email protected] hello.

>> Bert Harper: I'm Sam Rohr, president of the American Pastors Network, a, growing national network of pastors committed to the authority of scripture and preaching the whole counsel of God. We believe biblical obedience is the foundation for revival and impacting our culture for Christ is our duty. For too long the pulpits of America have been silent on the important issues such as marriage and family and assault on liberty. Join us in the battle for truth on stand in the Gap weekend Sunday evenings at 6pm on American Family Radio and visit us at american pastorsnetwork.org Christmas.

God has successfully distracted society from focusing on the Christ of Christmas

>> Joseph Parker: Distraction this is David Wheaton, host of the Christian Worldview View. It's remarkable to observe just how little all the hubbub leading to Christmas reflects the reason for the season. Blow up Santas adorn yards, ubiquitous ads entice purchasing endless things, and background music in stores croons about Frosty and Jingle Bells. The truth is, the God of this world has successfully distracted society from focusing on the Christ of Christmas. Do don't be drawn in Christian. Rather focus on the main thing. God has sent his only begotten Son into the world so that we might live through Him. Hear our most recent program with Grant Castleberry, pastor and author of Manger in Danger, a Christmas devotional for [email protected] and then tune in this weekend for another topic that will sharpen your worldview.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Listen to the Christian Worldview with David.

>> Jeff Chamblee: Wheaton Saturday mornings at 8 Central on American Family Radio.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: The Hamilton quarter podcast and one minute commentaries are available at afr.net back to the Hamilton corner on American family radio.

Abraham Hamilton III welcomes his sons to the Hamilton corner

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Welcome back to the Hamilton corner. Abraham Hamilton III here. And I guess I should say the Hamilton's corner now because my full time job is joining me during my part time job. So if you're watching the show, you'll be able to see to my right is my lovely wife, but she's holding our youngest son, David. Dave, you want to say hello? You want to say hello again? Say it clearly. That is David, our youngest. And then to. To his right.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Hello.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: You have. And what's your name?

>> Amber Brown: Danny.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Danny. Daniel. And so for those who've been watching for the longest, they've seen pictures of you, but not with your face, because that's Spider man.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Please stop.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Spiderman's growing up. And to my left. Yes, right here. There's it right here. Yes. And to my left we have Spider man's older brother, Gabriel.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Yes, hello. I am Iron man.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: He likes Iron Man. You are Iron Man. When did you become Iron Man? That's brand new.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Since my boss.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Since your birth.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: He likes Iron Man.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Yeah.

>> Amber Brown: Huh?

>> Abraham Hamilton III: You're Ironheart?

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Yeah.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Oh, my God.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: He's Hulk.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: He's the Hulk. You're the Hulk. I'm sorry, you're the Hulk?

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Yeah.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: I'm very handsome. Those are our favorite superheroes.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Okay. Very cool. So, this is what I was telling Gabriel. I was going to bring him to studio with me and he was saying, oh, yes, good to be on. So we've been able to take a break from our normal, normal routines. And I've invited them to join me here in studio. And so I want to ask you boys a question and I want you to think about it before you answer. All right?

What is one thing that you are grateful for? Earth. What about air? You have more than one word

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Okay.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: All right. So, you know, we just came to the Thanksgiving season and we're in the Christmas season. What is. I'm going to ask you both this question. I'll, start with Daniel. What is one thing? Think about it before you answer though. Okay. What is one thing that you are grateful for?

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Earth.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Earth. What about the earth? What is it about the earth that you are grateful for?

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Air.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: What about air? You have more than one word.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: So that we can breathe.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: So that we can breathe. Okay. That's good stuff. What about you, Gaby? What's one thing that you are grateful for? Look at this. He's rubbing his chin like he's pondering, thinking. Want us to come back to you?

>> Abraham Hamilton III: I have lots of things.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: You have lots of. Just name one. come on, man. This is. We're on radio, so we can't have the pause. God. You're grateful for God.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Yeah.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: What is it about God that causes you to be grateful?

>> Abraham Hamilton III: He died on the cross for us.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Amen. Amen, man. That is something that is overly overwhelmingly worthy to be grateful for. And David, you want to say one thing that you're grateful for? Playing in snow. Playing in snow. So these are, my three youngest sons. This is half of our six pack. And for the sake of time, I'm gonna have to exchange this crew out to get the other half of the six pack in. Would you escort them out, babe? Boys, go ahead and take the, take the headphones off and put them right here on the table and I'll get the others in. As you all know, Maria and I, we have six children. So these are, this is half of our six pack and the others are in. And I, I just wanted to invite them. It's amazing that the central word in American family radio is family. Is family. And so, I've been talking this week about the gift that family is, and many, of you have been asking me about different members of our family as we travel. Sometimes we get to meet different people and things of that nature. and so I'm just grateful to have them in studio with me. So. Yeah, so now we have the next half. Yes. Guys, we're on the air, so just know that we're on the air. So right on the far right we have, my second, my youngest daughter. So we have four boys and six girls. I don't know. She might need some help. Jeff. I know what's going on with it.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: It's hooked on my chair.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Okay, yeah, Jeff is gonna help you.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Thank you.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: while Jeff is helping her, we'll, we'll start because I have questions for the other two. So to my right is my oldest son and my left is my oldest daughter. And they were, They've been listening throughout. And Jeff made m. Me pull her mic. They've been listening to the show and they listened to the first segment as well. And I'll, I'll start with you, Abby. So in the rainbow colored sweater all the way to the right is my, my Abigail. You know, and so when we were doing family devotions the other night, and I shared with you guys something, actually I shared on the radio, about, this horrible book that's targeting 5 to 8 year olds concerning the murder of children. You were particularly moved by that. What did you think about that when we talked about that at home. Abby.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: I wanted to burn the book.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: You wanted to burn the book? Why?

>> Abraham Hamilton III: It made me so mad that they think they can just kill a real baby child just because they also. They make themselves feel better by saying it's not a baby when it is because it's murder. They know what it is and they know they're wrong, so they try to make themselves feel better. So to make it seem like they're not wrong.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: And how are you saying they're trying to make themselves feel better?

>> Abraham Hamilton III: They're calling it like a fetus, an embryo. Fetus is Latin for baby. They're saying the same thing, but in a different language, so it sounds different. So it makes them feel better about their murder.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Yeah. So well said. So well said, Abby.

I just hate abortions so much. It also always makes me very sad

And an, I want to ask you a question because. Did you just tear up?

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Yes. I just hate abortions so much. Why is that like what Abby said?

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Go ahead.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Because, not only are they calling human, not only are they dehumanizing young people, but also taking them out while they're weak can't defend themselves like people are supposed to be taking care of babies are killing them. It also always makes me very sad.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Yeah. Yeah. And in contrast to that.

Christian: Was there anything in particular that stood out today about Psalm 127

And you heard the first segment, and obviously I know you all, so I know you've heard me talk about these scriptures before. but was there anything in particular that stood out to you today as you were listening, as we were talking about Psalm 127 and what the Lord shares from His Word as to his perspective on what children are and them being a blessing and a gift.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Yeah. As I was listening, I was like, I could see why he wanted us to go on today.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Now, I have to tell you, I didn't plan to talk about that scripture. yeah, it wasn't definitely related, but I mean, it is true. It is true. Yeah.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: I'm just thinking about. Because God perspective on children is his same perspective on people. He loves them as his own because we are his own, because he made us and we belong to Him. And, again, this relates to abortion, how people are not valuing children the way they should.

>> Amber Brown: It.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: It's terrible. And literally, like, for Thanksgiving, we went.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: To go see grandparents.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: a lady as we were walking past, the lady literally said, I would tear my hair out as we walked past.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: And I was like, what was she referring to when she said that?

>> Abraham Hamilton III: All of us walking around.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: So why. Why did she say she would tear her hair out?

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Because people's perspective on children is incorrect. And Perverted.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Yeah. So she was saying she would tear her hair out if she had six children.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: I was like, madam, who asked you? For real, though? It just makes me so mad. Be like, excuse me. I'm sure people don't mean to be offensive, but it offends my nostrils quite a lot.

>> Amber Brown: It does.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: What can I say, Christian? I want to ask you a question as well. similar to what I asked Ana just now. Just, considering what the Lord says in his word in Psalm 127, and really, the gravity of, what God's word is and what it should be in our lives. Was there anything particular that resonated with you as we were walking through Psalm 127 earlier in the program?

>> Amber Brown: one thing that occurred to me was how the arrow's target. Because the Lord fashions the arrows to hit a target. And the target isn't up to the archer. Target's up to the Lord. And that archer's task is to help those arrows in hitting their target, whatever that target may be. The M target may not always be what the archer thinks it is.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: M that is man. That's a profound observation from there. and when you consider the reality of the reference to the individual warrior than the expanded battalion, what does that communicate to you to where the warriors joined when they contend with the enemies in the gate? If anything, if nothing. I'm not trying to force you to have anything to say in particular.

>> Amber Brown: Yeah, I'm not sure if I have anything to say.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Okay. That's so cool. That's so cool.

What do you think about discipline in the home and homeschool children

Now, I know that you all are here, that my older two y' all got some final exams coming up, but everybody else is taking a break, from the normal homeschool routine. How do you all feel? I know it's kind of unique amongst some children considering that homeschoolers are a minority. What do you think about, being discipled in the home and homeschool children? I'll start with you, Abby.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: So much better.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Why do you think. Why do you say that we are.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Being taught the truth instead of all that junk in the public schools? And also, it tends to, Well, I should say differently, but in kids that go to public school probably feel more self conscious because of all, like, trends and all that stuff. And, like, in the world that, the standard of, like, beauty is like a Barbie, which I think is disgusting. And when people look different than that, they probably like. And if they go to public school, they'll most likely feel different and not Beautiful. But God says otherwise.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: God m says otherwise. Now, so somebody literally is posting. How do you answer comments like boy, you got your hands full. Well yeah, I know that happens all the time. And honestly there have been times where people say that to me as I'm we're walking about. There's a comment on the live stream that asked me that question where I've said out loud in front of my children, I'd rather have my hands full than empty. You know, I heard that. My hands full and empty. And it's, and I'll say yes, we do have our hands full and we're enjoying every moment of it because we truly, truly are. Now we only have a few minutes left.

Christian: I much prefer homeschooling over public school

I want to ask the two, when I, when I mentioned on the program I have two teenagers now, I have my, my daughter, my oldest daughter on the left has just entered the ranks of the teenagers and the seasoned veteran teenager to my right is my oldest son. But I'll ask you, I'll start with Ana, then I'll come to you. Christian, based on what you've experienced so far and, and what you're learning, what you enjoy and how you're growing and you're developing, do you think you would seek to disciple your children in your home when you're an adult? If God blesses you with children, do you think you would want to disciple them in the home, including educating them in the home?

>> Abraham Hamilton III: 1M hundred percent, yes. Absolutely not welcome at the inter Russian mode.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: And why would you do that?

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Because it literally says in scripture it's up to the parents to cultivate their children. Like you say, your full time job should be your family. I mean it says on my shirt. It's true though, and I want to take up that responsibility that if I am blessed with children, that I would think of it as a blessing.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: And try to be a good steward of the blessing that I would be given. A hypothetical scenario if I am to have kids.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: Christian, the same question for you.

>> Amber Brown: I, I consider homeschooling the only, pretty much the only option because pub. I mean unless the Lord specifically calls you to send your kids to public school for some reason, then yes, you should send your kids to public school because in accordance with the Lord's will, if you're certain. But with all the everything about public school, it's definitely not somewhere you should, you should consider as your first option. I much prefer homeschooling.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: And why public school is less.

>> Amber Brown: Of a school and more of A communist indoctrination camp for children to desensitize them to what is truly evil and what is truly right against the will of the parents. And to sever the connection between the parents and the children for, like, six out of your eight hours of the day. Something like that.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: M well, I'm so glad you all joined me. The disrespectful music is about to start. I know y' all hear it at home often, but now you hear it in studio.

You will never regret obeying what the Lord says in Scripture

one thing I do want to say, and I don't say this, God knows what's going on in all of our families and those who are listening in the various features of your lives. I know, there's a phenomenon of single parents and. And challenges on all kinds of fronts. but you will never regret obeying God. You will never regret obeying what the Lord says in Scripture. And so, as we're wrapping up today's program, I want to encourage those who are listening and those who are watching, to seek the Lord with your whole hearts. Before concluding anything, especially and including, the decisions that we'll make in terms of the cultivation of our children's hearts and their minds. Because that is what education it is, the cultivation of the mind. Before concluding that based on history or tradition, I, would encourage you to seek what God says about it in His Word. And as we seek what God says in His Word, we set our hearts to comport and to comply with what God establishes. And you'll never regret it. Even with the variables of various iterations of challenges and even brokenness. You'll never regret going God's way. I've seen it happen in many different dynamics. I've seen single, parents who make the decisions. And you'll never regret going God's way. the peaceable fruit of righteousness is truly that. It is peaceable. And it has the enduring capacity to put us on the course to enjoy what the scripture says. For example, in 3rd John 4, that I have no greater joy than to know that my children are walking in the truth. we still have a long way to go in my family, but we're endeavoring to incorporate that in our own homes. In our own home. M And I encourage you to do the same. You all have a wonderful, wonderful evening.

>> Amber Brown: The views and opinions expressed in this broadcast may not necessarily reflect those of.

>> Abraham Hamilton III: The American Family association or American Family Radio.