Politics By Faith w/Mike Slater

Christmas is so much more than Santa Claus. Join me as I lament how secular and lame our holidays have become. The culture-makers have lied to us about everything. These lies culminate on Christmas. What is Christmas? What is the Good News? And what is the number one thing don't want you ever to think about?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The series of morning motivational surrounding the five biggest lies continues. The first lie was that life is random. The second is that the truth is relative. Mike Slater explains why in this morning’s show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are FIVE huge lies told around the world. For this week’s morning motivational, Mike Slater dives into those five lies. The first is that life is random.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can the second book of the Bible, Exodus, serve as inspiration for those of us feeling like slaves to current day tyrants? We need not itemize our current plagues, as they are now part of daily life. Exodus describes how the People of Israel were freed from the bonds of centuries of slavery in Egypt. Moses was commissioned by God, who spoke to him in the form of the burning bush and gave him the c...

The LGBTQIA+P activists will never be content. They always want more. I'll tell you how they're going to directly attack churches next and how Christians will be persecuted. But don't worry, persecution is good. Jeremiah gives us an example of how to persevere and why it matters. Who do YOU fear more? God or man? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"WaPo, “The crisis of student mental health is much vaster than we realize” because of the COVID lockdowns. The only solution they offer is more therapists in schools. But what is the real root of this? Why are kids unable to cope? Let's learn from Phinehas in the Bible on how to find true shalom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are we to think when someone murders an innocent man so casually? How could someone do such a thing? How can a conscience become so seared? In this episode, we talk about 3 recent murders that all have a common theme. And how we can make sure we never fall victim to this same way of thinking. 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...

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 soluti...

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...

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....

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...

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 chi...

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. V...

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