Politics By Faith w/Mike Slater: Recent Episodes
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Do you find yourself angry or anxious when watching or listening to the news? If that answer is YES...this is the podcast for YOU. 'Politics By Faith with Mike Slater' offers a very different analysis to the equation, drawing from faith and the founders for perspective instead of the warring opinions of pundits. Each episode begins with the top story of the day, then provides a historical and Biblical parallel, and finally a motivating truth to calm your soul. You’ll be amazed at what the Bible and our very own history have to say about where we are today. Enlightening, insightful, and reassuring, and 100% unique – Politics By Faith.
The third point of John Calvin's 1536 book is about why life is hard. Why did God make it that way? The Bible has an answer to that question. I love it when atheists ask, "Oh ya! Then why do bad things happen to good people!?" as if that's some trump-card-winning argument or as if that's something that's never been thought about before. Calvin has a response. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted in multiple instances. The indictments range from the DOJ to Fulton County, Georgia to New York City. This all comes as Trump runs for the presidency yet again. How will the trials impact the 2024 election? Will Trump be put in prison at some point before or after Election Day? These are just a few of many questions that Mike Slater attempts to answer with his panel of legal experts. Joining Mike are accomplished attorneys, including one that represents Trump himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The second point of John Calvin's 1536 book is the importance and benefits of denying the self. Where the world tells you to have "reason", the Bible tells you to have your reason take a back seat to something else... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If you want to "heal the division" in our country, you have to know the real cause of the division. These are not just policy differences. It's much deeper than that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The real division in America is NOT Republican vs. Democrat. It's something much deeper than that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A progressive listener asked me this question on my Sirius/XM show on Friday. It's clearly his last "argument" after all of his other ones have failed. Fortunately, someone else called in with the perfect answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump is the only person who can take the incessant attacks against him. But when this becomes the norm for the left against conservatives, what type of person would ever run in the future for higher office? Not the type of person we want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's easy after a debate to fall into a very common trap. We need to be aware of it before we fall into it, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If you get frustrated at the candidates at the debate tonight, let's focus on the truth in 2 Peter 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In light of the debate tomorrow, this is the beginning of a new era of deceit and lies coming our way. Let's be on the lookout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There are so many things pulling us away from the dinner table. That should be a sign of how important this sacred place is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Everyone today wants to be their kids' friends. But the Bible says that discipline leads to "the peaceful fruit of righteousness" which I think we all want even more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I love this expression. It's 4 times in the Bible, but what's interesting is it's not used how we use it. It's always a PERSON who is the apple of our eye, but not in the Bible. We talk about how we can use this truth for the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
To be clear, we're the ones in NEED of advice. This is our first year of homeschooling, and we start tomorrow, so...send it over! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We don't need more progress in our country, we need a restoration. There are 4 aspects of restoration. Today we talk about REVIVAL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We don't need more progress in our country, we need a restoration. There are 4 aspects of restoration. Today we talk about RENEWAL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We don't need more progress in our country, we need a restoration. There are 4 aspects of restoration. Today we talk about REPLACEMENT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How should you respond if you are unjustly accused of something? What is the Christian response to persecution? Trump says he's the victim of a witch hunt, so we go back to the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 to find parallels and finish with a powerful scripture from Lamentations that is a must-read if you've ever been falsely accused. Public Sq: Download the PublicSq. app today and connects freedom-loving Americans with the communities and business that share their values. Visit https://publicsq.com today. Patriot Gold: Call the Proud Americans of the Patriot Gold Group today. 888-617-6122 and mention Mike Slater sent you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Boy Scouts have lost 60% of their members. Their latest Jamboree had an LGBTQ tent. There are girls in the BOY scouts. How did this happen? Well, their recent president said the Boy Scouts needed to change or else they would become irrelevant. It turns out, the changes they've made have MADE them irrelevant. We don't need progress in America, we need...restoration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul wrote that we are to be patient with three different kinds of people. One of them in particular is important because it's all of us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The story of Benjamin Warfield always helps me be more patient. But we don't need to go back 100 years to find inspirational stories of extraordinary patience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are you praying to God or are you wishing to a genie? Jeremiah shows us not only patience with other people (yesterday's episode), but also patience with praying to God. He didn't just offer a 5-second prayer and give up, because he never viewed God as a genie who grants wishes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is the longest amount of time you have been patient? Have you been patient for longer than Jeremiah was? "Again and again" he warned people what was coming, and they never listened. Can you relate? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our ancestors were patient and relentless. We are the opposite. Where are you the most impatient in your life? And where does this impatience show up in our spiritual life the most? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We have so few transcendent things around us, we've become numb to the beauty that does exist. We need to be intentional about getting in nature, His creation. Public Sq: Download the PublicSq. app today and connects freedom-loving Americans with the communities and business that share their values. Visit https://publicsq.com today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The most important fact this week is: you're not alone. There's nothing new under the sun. We must use this reality to find peace and learn from other people's mistakes. Thank you for all the E-mails this week. They've been very helpful. Patriot Gold: Call the Proud Americans of the Patriot Gold Group today. 888-617-6122 and mention Mike Slater sent you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thank you for the Emails in response to yesterday's podcast, they were all so helpful. Tammy's life in particular experience is right in line with scripture. We also talk about the one kid's book that happens to be in this house we're renting, "The Bad Seed". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MORNING MOTIVATION: How To Parent A Strong-Willed Child I don't know. Any tips? I do know that a scripture that many find encouraging, Proverbs 22:6, is actually the opposite of what most people think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reagan spoke of the "soul of the nation". The soul has been forgotten. Look at the reaction from the left to the movie Sound of Freedom. It's over $100M and it's dismissed as a QANON conspiracy theory. How can people be so disconnected from the soul? It's nothing new, and the good news is, there is a way to get connected again. Public Sq: Download the PublicSq. app today and connects freedom-loving Americans with the communities and business that share their values. Visit https://publicsq.com today. Patriot Gold: Call the Proud Americans of the Patriot Gold Group today. 888-617-6122 and mention Mike Slater sent you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I pray we all find the Second Mountain sooner rather than later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Morning Motivation: Part 4 of money and fame and things won't make you happy, today's example is Michael Jordan. In Luke 10, Jesus tells his disciples and us what we should find joy in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Part 3 of money and fame and things won't make you happy, today's example of Paris Hilton. We tie this into an often overlooked section of Luke 10 when Jesus spoke to his disciples who were rejoicing in something good, but Jesus said, "No! Rejoice in THIS instead." Where did he say we should find our joy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Brady said the money and fame didn't make him happy. Why do we think we'd be any different? Jesus speaks to this discontent to 70 of his followers in Luke 10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rainn Wilson said he was never happy when he was filming The Office. He was a big TV star, super famous, making a ton of money. How could he not be happy? Because he wanted more. He wanted to be a big MOVIE star and make millions of dollars. Jesus speaks to this to 70 of his followers in Luke 10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is a scoffer exactly? And why do people "sit" with them? It can be hard to accept my first example of how we all scoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Recently, former intelligence officer David Grusch came forward as a whistleblower and alleged that the United States government is in possession of non-human originated craft. Is there reason to believe this whistleblower? Mike Slater doesn't think so, but he can be convinced. On this special, Mike gets ALL sides of the story. First, he will hear from a UFO believer. Then he talks with a skeptic. At the end, Mike and one of his guests attempt to find a middle ground on UFOs and extraterrestrial life. Public Sq: Download the PublicSq. app today and connects freedom-loving Americans with the communities and business that share their values. Visit https://publicsq.com today. Patriot Gold: Call the Proud Americans of the Patriot Gold Group today. 888-617-6122 and mention Mike Slater sent you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Psalm 1:1, No Rest For The Wicked If the blessed man does not take the counsel of the wicked, who are these "wicked" I need to be avoiding? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We think meditation means being silent, but the Hebrew in Psalm 1:1 is obvious that it is not. But why does God want your meditation to not be silent? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Psalm 1:1: "Falling" In Love Is love all about emotions? Let's hope not. Psalm 1:1 gets the order right; love is first a choice, and the emotions will follow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Morning Motivation: Psalm 1:1: The Wicked This psalm presents us with two ways to live. And everyone makes their choice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Signer Samuel Huntington and The Proclamation How many signers of the Declaration of Independence can you name? There were 56 of them. Shouldn't we know all of these men who pledged their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor for us? One of our founders was Samuel Huntington and he issued a proclamation that is a must-read. Public Sq: Download the PublicSq. app today and connects freedom-loving Americans with the communities and business that share their values. Visit https://publicsq.com today. Patriot Gold: Call the Proud Americans of the Patriot Gold Group today. 888-617-6122 and mention Mike Slater sent you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thomas Paine and the Battle of Long Island Have you ever felt as much despair as the colonists after the British steamrolled over Washington's men into Manhattan? Good thing Thomas Paine was there to set our hearts right and to make the point that "yes, it's hard. But it's worth it". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our Founders and Solemnity That's the word I now think of when I think of our founding fathers: solemnity. Today we highlight two of the signers, Robert Morris and John Hart, as an inspiration on how we should love this country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Morning Motivational: Our Founding and The Gospel John Adams wrote that Independence Day would be a day celebrated for generations in the future. He was right about that. But he also said it should be celebrated with "solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty." Why? His son, 62 years later, tells us the answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Morning Motivation: Lay Up For Yourselves That phrase is in the Bible twice. What are these treasures we're laying up for ourselves in heaven? And how do they compare to the things we idolize on earth today? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Slater is committed to getting to the heart of America's crime crisis. A good place to start is George Soros and his son Alex Soros. What are these two doing to influence policing and the law across the country? Cully Stimson of the Heritage Foundation quite literally wrote the book on these two and he shares what he's learned. Soros is only part of the equation though as these roots run deeper into culture. Adam B. Coleman provides his perspective on the black community and the crisis of parenting as it pertains to crime as well. Public Sq: Download the PublicSq. app today and connects freedom-loving Americans with the communities and business that share their values. Visit https://publicsq.com today. Patriot Gold: Call the Proud Americans of the Patriot Gold Group today. 888-617-6122 and mention Mike Slater sent you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Morning Motivation: The Greatest In Babylon Imagine the disappointment if you're dying of thirst and you see a well and you desperately pull the bucket out of the well and it's empty. That's the constant feeling of worshiping idols. They never provide a drop of comfort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Morning Motivation: The Whole Duty Of Man I've been the subject of a once-in-a-lifetime experiment. And the results are shocking to me, but...they obviously shouldn't be shocking at all. The Bible said this would happen. Why am I surprised? But, will I learn the lesson? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Debunking Myths About Crime In America There are many myths put out there by progressives when it comes to crime in America. Those myths have turned into policy and helped lead us down a slippery slope as a nation. So Mike Slater asks the question: are we even worthy of being a civilized society? To help answer that question, Mike is joined by Barry Latzer. Barry is the author of multiple books, including The Myth Of Over-punishment. Public Sq: Download the PublicSq. app today and connects freedom-loving Americans with the communities and business that share their values. Visit https://publicsq.com today. Patriot Gold: Call the Proud Americans of the Patriot Gold Group today. 888-617-6122 and mention Mike Slater sent you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Morning Motivation: No Place To Lay His Head How do you respond when He takes it away? My story is very minor. I'm not sure how I'd respond if He takes away my health or my family. But His promises are still true. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Some exciting news, and...well, I hate teasers like this but, "You won't believe what happened next!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Poison to the Soul: TDS Resentment One of the roots of Trump Derangement Syndrome is resentment. Let this be a lesson to us to listen to Romans 12 and let vengeance be His. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Overcoming Cartel-Caused Drug Addiction The crisis at the U.S. southern border has allowed drugs, particularly fentanyl to flow in from Mexico and even China. In this episode, Mike Slater discusses how the operation works with Brandon Darby. Mike also talks with former drug dealer turned Pastor Mick Fleming about how to overcome drug addiction. Public Sq: Download the PublicSq. app today and connects freedom-loving Americans with the communities and business that share their values. Visit https://publicsq.com today. Patriot Gold: Call the Proud Americans of the Patriot Gold Group today. 888-617-6122 and mention Mike Slater sent you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Morning Motivational: Poison to the Soul: TDS Torment Anger and envy lead only to torment. To tie this into the top news story this week, people with TDS are doing themselves no favors politically, but they're also living a life of torment. We have to learn from their mistakes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
More and more states are legalizing marijuana. Should they? For the longest time, Mike Slater took a libertarian approach. He now believes that approach was wrong. Listen to Mike's reasoning as well as analysis from Manhattan Institutes Charles Fain Lehman and decide for yourself. Public Sq: Download the PublicSq. app today and connects freedom-loving Americans with the communities and business that share their values. Visit https://publicsq.com today. Patriot Gold: Call the Proud Americans of the Patriot Gold Group today. 888-617-6122 and mention Mike Slater sent you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Morning Motivation: Poison to the Soul: I deserve! Envy not only causes us to miss the blessings we have, it causes us to misunderstand what blessings even are! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, in honor of Trump Derangement Syndrome coming back full steam, we're going to talk about different sins that are poison to the soul. Let us start with envy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Morning Motivation: The Bible as Hate Speech: Be The Church You can't just say you're a Christian. You're called to do more. William Wilberforce wasn't silenced when he was attacked. We need to have that same conviction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A prominent and rich member of the council that put Jesus to death "did not consent" to his murder, but didn't try to stop it either. Why not? For the same reasons so many people are silenced today. There's nothing new under the sun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Morning Motivation: The Bible As Hate Speech: Did Not See Fit It was a very simple reason why God gave us over to a debased mind. The only way we'll make sure we don't fall for the lies is if we have a conviction. A conviction like only 1/6 of pastors in Germany had in 1935. Will you be in that minority when it happens here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MORNING MOTIVATION: Loving Your Enemies: More Holy In the End Is it possible, in the process of a political campaign, for us all to be more holy by the end of it? Or must we all repay evil with evil? Here are three ways we can try to do better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ever wonder where the concept of Pride Month came from? Mike Slater believes he's identified the source and apparently everything went according to plan. So what is the plan? Mike reveals that and discusses with Auron MacIntyre. Public Sq: Download the PublicSq. app today and connects freedom-loving Americans with the communities and business that share their values. Visit https://publicsq.com today. Patriot Gold: Call the Proud Americans of the Patriot Gold Group today. 888-617-6122 and mention Mike Slater sent you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What's really going on with the Respect For Marriage Act?Why did 12 Republicans vote with the democrats to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act? We tell you what this bill does and we rebuke the so-called-argument "love is love". Also, did you see the Balenciaga advertisements promoting pedophilia? Both of these things are related. Hint: it's not really about gay marriage.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Everyone is worried about our terrible economy, but the day after we give thanks for all we have, we spent $9 billion on Black Friday alone. How is this possible? Well...debt. And something inside us that is as natural as breathing and easy as swiping that credit card. Elijah warned the king about it and God told us not to do it, but we can't help ourselves. Good thing there's such a simple solution to it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thanksgiving used to be a day of FASTING and prayer. Now, it's a day of gluttony and football. We, as Americans, must know the suffering the Pilgrims endured on the Mayflower, how long and how painful. We must know why they endured. And we must know why they were successful. We talk about it today, in the Pilgrim's own words Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Many people say Donald Trump is a narcissist. Are you not? What is Narcissism exactly? Why do we have a system that rewards it? And what can Luke and Moses and Gideon teach us about it? We go back to the Epic of Gilgamesh and Ancient Greece to prove we're all narcissists, unless... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A week after the midterm elections and I'm still grumbling about the results. On top of that, my son remains in the NICU, he's doing better, but still a stressful time. It's time to embrace the posture of the Happy Warrior and find my peace. It's the antidote to hopelessness in life & politics. In this episode, I explain what the Happy Warrior is and where it came from. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You may feel excited about the election results. You may feel hopeless. You may not know how to feel. One thing is for certain, God is in control. But with God in control, what is our role? Mike Slater explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The three things Americans truly need are education, wisdom and morals. How are we doing with that? Mike Slater provides the data and explains how biblical history works into it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
While it’s easy to get excited about the midterm elections and the coming Red Wave, it’s essential that we do not make it an idol. It may seem like the current state of politics in America couldn’t get worse, but I assure you it can, and has been. Plus, a lesson from Elijah, CS Lewis and John Bunyan on how to not lose hope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From holidays, to political issues, a big portion of America's culture was founded with noble beginnings (believe it or not, the pandemic outbreak response began with noble intensions as well). However, over time, those bible-rooted pastimes became more-and-more Pagan. How did that happen? Mike Slater gives the perspective you need to understand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With a variety of polarizing issues in today's society, should we forgive those who have wronged us? The bible says you should. But how can you move forward if wrongs have not been righted? Mike Slater has biblical and historical perspective to help you solve this very important question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why did Elon Musk buy twitter for $44 billion? Why does twitter bring out the worst of people? We'll learn from Caleb and Haman on and how to use twitter as a tool and not be a slave to the algorithm and outrage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Slater discusses the beauty of having children and the sad reality of our selfish country. When did people become so self-obsessed they forgot the beauty of new life? What does this dangerously low birthrate mean for America? Mike gives some perspective into all the questions we should be asking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is faith under attack in America? In this special edition of the podcast, we talk to the great Dennis Prager, the pastor in Canada who was thrown in prison for staying open during COVID, and the football coach in Washington who was fired for praying after each game and won his case in the Supreme Court. And did you know the Ivy League schools were founded as Christian seminaries? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are Americans putting too much faith in politics? Our country is made in our homes, around the dinner table, not in the Washington DC swamp. Virtue is never on the ballot. You MUST have that on your own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
National test scores for America's youth have been released and it's absolutely abysmal. How did this happen? Who is responsible? And how are people okay with this? History shows us countless stories of amazing lengths people have gone to for an education. Today, our children are wasting away their greatest gift. Plus, some smart words from Dennis Prager on wisdom and how to build it into your children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
So many people are putting too much faith in politicians ahead of midterms. Mike Slater brings clarity to voters and reminds them that God is in control. He uses historical examples to highlight how many keep falling into the trap of worshiping the wrong ideas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From schools, hospitals, pop culture, the legal system, and all the way up to the White House, trans ideology is being forced on you and your children. Your kids are begging you to help them navigate this. First, let's lament that this is even a thing we need to navigate, and then let's learn from David and Uzzah and three truths you need to teach your kids now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hard work has taken on a new meaning around the world.. Mike Slater breaks down the origins of hard work culture and dives into where our work ethic has gone. Would we have survived hundreds of years ago with the work ethic we see today? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's been argued that envy is the root of many evils. Now imagine envy piled on top of a high anxiety, collapsing economy? A true recipe for disaster. Let's learn from Saul and two tips to kill envy before it gets the best of you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As the midterm elections approach, crime continues to climb up the ladder as a top issue. Democrat cities in particular are having a problem with crime. Why is that? Mike Slater strikes the root and gives some perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
At every intersection of Faith and Government, someone is yelling "But there's a separation of Church and State!" Sadly, they have it completely backwards. In this special episode, we dive into the true genesis of that phrase and what our founders meant when they wrote it. It's the exact opposite of how people use it today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
America's economy is in shambles and families across the country are paying the price. The worst part...it didn't have to be this way. This is a self-inflicted wound by our rulers in Washington DC. How could they not have learned from the mistakes of the past? If you're angry and frustrated with our leaders you're not alone. In this episode, we go to Ancient Rome, Emperor Caracalla, and how he created inflation - just like we did - which led to the collapse of the Empire. Plus, we'll find peace from Solomon, and being prepared for the long road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Inflation is raging through the United States and the world right now. It's no joke, says Mike Slater, who provides a very important historical perspective on how inflation helped take down a famous empire. Is the United States going to suffer the same fate? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There is way too much pride and tribalism ongoing right now in American politics. Mike Slater provides some of the most obvious examples from the past couple years. Mike also has a perspective on how this pride is dangerous and what we should do to overcome it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Parkland FL murderer killed 17 people. A jury recommended life in prison because his mother used drugs when she was pregnant and therefore he can't be fully blamed for what he did. Is that justice? What is Biblical justice in a moment like this? We'll learn from Achan in ancient times, and Josiah Henson in the Civil War about the difference between revenge and retribution. And what does the Bible say about the death penalty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People are corrupt and they've always been, says Mike Slater. That's the important perspective to keep in mind when politicians spin lies for their own gain. Follow along with Mike as he explains a recent example of corruption at work, and how the bible refutes all of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Young people are not voting. Politico believes that it's because the government hasn't gotten with the times, but Mike Slater thinks it's a much different reason. Perhaps America's youth is tired of being lied to and is starving for the truth? Mike falls back on the Jeremiah 16:6 and President Calvin Coolidge for perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In response to Vladimir Putin’s recent acts of desperation, President Joe Biden stated that we haven’t been this close to nuclear Armageddon since the Cold War. It’s never a good time when the leader of the free world is talking about End Times. If that makes you anxious, then this is an episode of Politics By Faith you don’t want to miss. We examine the latest in Russia’s war with Ukraine, and search for wisdom, politically and personally, from the ancient city of Laish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
American and biblical history is full of trials and tribulations. Mike Slater argues that those uncomfortable situations are what led to greatness throughout history. Fast-forward to today, where the ruling class has become too comfortable being comfortable. As a result, the United States has a crime crisis on its hands. How is comfort and crime related? And what can you do to overcome it. Those are the answers Mike Slater provides in this edition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Remember when California was trying to implement high-speed rail? Well, it was an epic failure. Mike Slater explains that it was due to a lack of wisdom in the ruling class. But whether it's California or national politics, the ruling class lacks wisdom across the board. Throughout history, wisdom has been needed to effectively govern. Mike Slater gives that perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Twelve pro-life activists arrested last week…and they weren’t just arrested. Dozens of agents descended on their homes with guns and shields drawn like a hostage situation. Meanwhile, 156 pro-life centers and organizations have been attacked without a single arrest. In this episode of Politics By Faith, we share 3 inspiring examples of "Civil Disobedience" in the Bible, where men and women obey God's law over man's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pro-life GA Senate candidate Hershel Walker was accused of paying for an abortion. The make-up of the Senate could be decided by this race. Will this accusation make a difference in the election? More importantly, what does Walker, and all of us, have in common with King Uzziah from 783 BC. Something took him out and his legacy down with it. Let's learn from his mistake! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Drug addiction, particularly fentanyl, has been plaguing America for years but has taken more of a fatal toll recently. It doesn’t have to be this way. Mike Slater strikes the root of the drug epidemic and stresses the importance of changing how we respond in times of peril and how to boast in our weakness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As Hurricane Ian rages through the southeast portion of the United States, it's important to remember lessons from history. Particularly from Job, Behemoth and Leviathan. The truth revealed by Mike Slater in this podcast is one of the most liberating truths there is, but so few can accept it. If you can accept it, you'll be much better prepared when your hurricane comes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why is there such a thing as "Drag Queen Story Hour"? Schools are teaching elementary school kids they can switch their sex and children's hospitals are castrating children. What is going on? We've actually been here before. Take a trip from ancient Corinth to Afghanistan, from Nero to Aphrodite, to prove that cultural entropy is real. If you aren't actively building up morality, and protecting your family, it's all degrading...right back to antiquity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 75 basis points again. It's justifiably easy to feel angry amidst the uncertainty, but economic instability is a theme throughout history. The good news is, that we've been here before and will overcome it. It's all just a matter of TIME. Find inspiration through the terms 'Chronos' and 'Kairos' as you discover there is nothing new under the sun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sends 48 migrants to Martha’s Vineyard to highlight the left’s immigration hypocrisy. In this episode, we find peace in knowing there have always been mass migrations of people, and we find inspiration in the New Testament's Aquilla and Priscilla, expelled from Rome unjustly yet always following the law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Every day we seem to wake up to a new chapter of political turmoil that leaves us angry, confused, and more than a little concerned for the future of our country. Politics By Faith with Mike Slater offers a very different analysis to the equation, drawing from faith and the founders for perspective instead of the warring opinions of pundits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices