Principle Perspective with Mike Winther

This is an interview that Mike Winther did with Kevin Swanson of the Generations Radio Show. The topic is about whether Christians should be involved in politics and if they can make an impact. Christians are now the minority. Can a minority make an impact in politics? Mike Winther shares his views and some of the issues like not having enough Christians involved and interested in politics and how...

Mike Winther has devoted the past 17 years to foster a better understanding of the biblical role of government. In this lecture, he talks about why he has devoted his time to this and then dives into the question of whether our banking system makes us slaves.  Some of the things discussed include what economics actually are. Economics are the rules of trade and commerce and really become a part of...

Mike Winther talks about what the bible says about taxes in a recorded interview from Truths That Transform Radio. Does "Render Unto Caesar" mean that the government can take it all? He dives into why we don't have to pay everything, just what we are required to pay. The discussion also revolves around common misconceptions of this line to think that Christians don't have to pay anything.  Mike ta...

This is a live interview with Mike Winther and Pastor Michael Douglass and Elaine Harland of Lighthouse Live. As the Founder of IPS, Mike breaks down who we are and what we stand for.  IPS is a Christian think tank with the main objective of doing research on basic Christian principles and then to teach those principles through our church community. The focus of our teachings is on government, eco...

Mike Winther gives a lecture on the biblical models of charity. He shares several bible passages that talk about charity and then shares five points to define real charity. He also discusses the mechanisms or institutions for meeting needs. He talks about our responsibility, family responsibility, the church, and other organizations.  We also learn about the government and charity. Mike makes the...

Mike Winther shares information about deep learning versus shallow learning in this section of snippets from his previous lectures. He talks about education and the purpose of education. He talks about how it's important to challenge our children even with opposite world views. It's also okay if they surpass us in learning.  He talks about the importance of building a comprehensive worldview in or...

Mike Winther exposes revisionist history in clips from a series of lectures he's given on government, economics, and biblical principles. He kicks things off starting with Upton Sinclair's, The Jungle, and how most of it was disproven, and how Sinclair even admitted to not visiting the factories written about in the book. He shares some opposing views from the book, The Myth of the Robber Barons....

Mike Winther designed this talk with a desire to help people make better decisions in every area of life. He also noticed that people have a process for deciding on political issues that was unbiblical and awkward at best. Mike decided to take a good hard look at scripture and find if there are biblical processes for making good decisions.  As Christians, we're on a journey to have a more biblical...

Mike Winther dives into homeschooling and current and future threats. He keeps his focus on biblical principles which is the basis for IPS. The focus is on teaching biblical principles of government, economics, and history. As Christians, we need to look at underlying principles when making decisions. There's a huge difference between making decisions based on principles or practicality. He gets i...

Mike Winther has a message for those who are preparing for college. To become good leaders, our youth need to understand what the bible says about every area of life. After 12 years of coaching homeschooled high school students, we've seen some go off to college successfully and some not so much. College is a major part that frames who our kids become.  He talks about four main topics that apply t...

Mike concludes his discussion of the Constitution Under Siege in part four of this lecture series. He talks about the current education system's focus on teaching about the UN instead of how the US Congress works and the subtle centralization of power changing how the next generation thinks.  He explores the history of the Constitution's passing, the role of the Federalist and Anti-Federalist Pape...

Mike Winther dives into the third part of the Constitution Under Siege. He begins with a brief review of the necessary and proper clause. Then he dives into the controversial interpretation of the general welfare clause in the US Constitution.  While some argue that it allows Congress to enact any law promoting the general welfare, the founding fathers intended for it to limit taxation and ensure...

In Part Two of the Constitution Under Siege, Mike Winther discusses the foundational principles of the American system. He explores the seventh foundation principle: the sovereignty of the states. Mike explains how the states created the federal government, not the other way around, and emphasizes the importance of state control in selecting the president and the Senate.  He also talks about the i...

Mike Winther kicks off a special three-part series about the Constitution being under siege. At The Institute for Principle Studies, we have always emphasized the importance of viewing the Constitution from a perspective of principle over pragmatism and recognizing the Lordship of Jesus Christ over every area of life. By doing so, we can better understand its significance and the need to defend it...

Mike Winther dives into the topic of when the church and Christians should get involved in matters of state. He kicks things off with a history refresher about the 1807 Slave Trade Act in England and the eventual abolition of slavery in England and the work of William Wiberforce.  When the church is active, society gets better. Society gets worse when the body of believers or the church is silent....

Mike Winther continues his mission of teaching government and economics from a biblical perspective. This lecture focuses on how change begins outside the ballot box. Mike shares how he had an early interest in government and political science. It all began with his dad who was a student of history and led to Mike majoring in political science and going on to found IPS and share these lectures. We...

Mike Winther talks about laying the groundwork to address poverty. He starts off with mindset perspectives of the God ordained institutions of charity, government, church, and family. He covers the difference between principle and practically and how it affects decisions.  Practical considerations should be taken into account after we are sure none of God's principles are being violated. Mike shar...

Mike Winther continues his lecture series on the government and economics. He stresses that the best way to understand something is to teach it. By listening to these lectures, reading, and discussing the topics with those around us, we have the ability to influence and change hearts and minds.  This lecture dives into the two economic systems of the free market and socialism. According to Mike, t...

Mike Winther dives into the pros and cons of government-funded healthcare and how it affects supply, demand, and price. This lecture was given during the Obamacare debate years. He talks about how government and insurance programs have contributed to the escalation of healthcare prices.  Insurance has made people less cautious about how money is spent. He offers solutions for making healthcare aff...

In 1913, several important events took place that impacted the US federal government. The Federal Reserve System was created through the Federal Reserve Act. The 16th Amendment was ratified, which authorized the federal government to impose and collect income tax.  The 17th Amendment provided for the direct election of US senators by the citizens of each state. Before this, senators were chosen by...

Mike Winther talks about limiting government and where the brightline should be. The challenge of the brightline is defining it. Where is that line in the sand that separates two ends of a spectrum when enough is enough? He goes on to share examples, such as the abortion debate. He talks about society, government, and relativism.  Mike tackles the role of government and how Political Science as a...

Mike Winther lays the foundation of where our rights and authorities come from. He talks about how everything we deal with in government comes down to our rights. He talks about the political context of rights and how it's what we are ethically allowed to do. He also explains why morality can be a relative term.  He also shares an exercise where he used logic to get students to conclude that God i...

This lecture is the last of Mike Winther's lecture series delivered in June of 2012 in Colorado. Mike talks about consumer protection in a free market in order to support the idea of a free market.  All of the economic systems in the world fall under the umbrella of socialism or free market. Mike dives into how the free market is supposed to work. He talks about the legitimacy of free market excha...

This episode is about getting insight into the strategies of our enemies. Mike Winther dives into some of the evil strategies used to hide the truth and deceive the public. We are called to be people of integrity and righteousness. Our strategies, techniques, and everything we do should be above board. We should have ethics and be children of the light. This lecture about defending against public...

Sometimes people think of history as a boring subject, and it can be when it's just basic memorization of names, dates, and events. History gets interesting when we move into the logic stage of why something happened.  Mike Winther takes an interesting approach on why certain past events played out the way they did. History can be a powerful teacher. Mike takes us on a journey of why certain histo...