Politics By Faith w/Mike Slater
891 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 22 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsDo 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.
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Trump Derangement Syndrome Is Back!
April 07, 2023 15:00 - 38 minutesTrump Derangement Is Back! I've never seen the blind rage against another human being like people have again Trump. Today we talk about where in the heart that rage comes from. And then we talk about Shimei, the man who threw rocks at King David. We're Shimei in this story, but we need to respond like David. 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 Gol...
MORNING MOTIVATION: Rejoice and Be Glad, Cross and Crown
April 07, 2023 10:00 - 4 minutesNo matter what persecution you're facing or surely will face, "Rejoice and be glad". As Jesus said, "Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you.” 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 megaphon...
Revival, Restoration and Resurrection
April 06, 2023 15:00 - 34 minutesThe three R's when it comes to America today are revival, restoration and resurrection. What do all three need and just how desperate is America for another Great Awakening? Mike Slater dives into the works of Jonathan Edwards and gets insight from Pastor Matthew Everhard on these very important topics. 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: C...
MORNING MOTIVATION: Rejoice and Be Glad, The Great Reward
April 06, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutesWhy are people from Finland always ranked as the happiest people? They've stumbled upon a truth from Job 14. Why are Americans ranked as the least happy? Because we've forgotten the truth of 2 Corinthians 4. 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 Sin Of Materialism
April 05, 2023 15:00 - 33 minutesSociety has a materialism problem. We constantly go out and buy stuff, but it's never really enough. Fortunately for you, that's a tale as old as time and there are answers to help overcome it. But you have to be willing to listen. Mike Slater and Delano Squires strike the root of financial discontent in an effort to provide you perspective. Please support our sponsors... Public Sq: Download the PublicSq. app today and connects freedom-loving Americans with the communities and business that ...
MORNING MOTIVATION: Rejoice and Be Glad, Don't Be Depressed
April 05, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutesThere is one very obvious reason why you are being persecuted. And it's nothing to be depressed about. Why do we seek approval from the world? "Do not imagine that pagans will admire you or that the more holy and the more Christlike you are...“It is a very bad omen to hear a wicked world clap its hands and shout "Well done" to the Christian man". Public Sq: Download the PublicSq. app today and connects freedom-loving Americans with the communities and business that share their values. Visit h...
Trump Indictment Fraud
April 04, 2023 15:00 - 53 minutesThere is absolutely no question that this indictment against trump is a political witch hunt. I also think it will help Trump politically, and I hope it does. It can also be a learning moment for all of us. Last week we talked about the weaponization of the US government against us. Today we're talking about the weaponization of the flesh against us. Public Sq: Download the PublicSq. app today and connects freedom-loving Americans with the communities and business that share their values. Vis...
MORNING MOTIVATION: Rejoice and Be Glad, You're The Bigot
April 04, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutesIn today's world, no matter how victimized you are, even if your child is murdered, the persecutor will always be lifted up as "the real victim". How are we called to respond to that? 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
MORNING MOTIVATION: Rejoice and Be Glad
April 03, 2023 11:30 - 7 minutesHow is it possible to rejoice and be glad when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely? Well, you can't. Not on your own. It must be supernatural. But you also have to prepare for it. Jesus had a JOY set before him, the cross. And we have to have that same joy always. 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...
DONALD TRUMP INDICTED
March 31, 2023 13:45 - 45 minutesDonald Trump is the first president to be indicted, and it's on the silliest of charges motivated by blind rage. We explain the specific legal charges and the whole back story. Then we talk about how rage will make you do very foolish things. We'll learn that lesson from Levin and Simeon, and one day the people with TDS will realize what is actually motivating them. Public Sq: Download the PublicSq. app today and connects freedom-loving Americans with the communities and business that share...
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Be Salt Of The Earth, Worth Your Salt
March 31, 2023 11:30 - 4 minutesJesus told you to be the salt of the earth. What does that mean? We need to make sure we don't lose our saltiness. 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
God Or Money: Who Is Your Master?
March 30, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutesMany people in society have let money become a master of their life. However, Matthew 6:24 says that "no one can serve two masters." Mike Slater dives into what this means for America as it enters into a period of economic turmoil. Plus, some perspective from Christian economist Dave Arnott on what the bible says about money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Be Salt Of The Earth, The Flavor
March 30, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutesJesus told you to be the salt of the earth. What does that mean? Salt isn't just a preservative. It also provides flavor. PBF is sponsored by the Public Square app. Download the app today and connect with freedom-loving Americans that share your values. Visit https://publicsq.com today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Be Salt Of The Earth, A Preservative
March 29, 2023 10:00 - 5 minutesJesus told you to be the salt of the earth. What does that mean? How was salt used in the ancient world and how can we be salt today? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nashville School Murders
March 28, 2023 17:30 - 35 minutesPeople are so quick to go to mental illness to find answers. It's sin. We need to look to the heart, not the brain. In today's episode, we talk about sin, we talk about what Hannah did with her resentment, we talk about what's in your control and we lament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Be Salt Of The Earth, Evolution
March 28, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutesThe command to be Salt of the Earth is perfect in light of the school shooting in Nashville. Why would you be called to be salt and light if the world is already wonderful? It only makes sense of the world is rotten and dark. The progressive worldview is a poison. It's not true. It's obviously not true. But if you believe it's true, you'll never be salt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Be Salt Of The Earth
March 27, 2023 16:00 - 5 minutesWe're going to continue our deep dive into popular Christian expressions that we've all heard, but may not fully understand. This week, Jesus said, "You are the salt of the earth." What does that mean? How can I be salty, if I don't even know what he's talking about? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Do You Want To Be With Him?
March 24, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutes"The heart of a true Christian longs for that blessed day when he will see his Master face to face." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Do You Defend His Honor?
March 23, 2023 11:30 - 5 minutesIf someone said something bad about your family, would you defend their honor? Of course you would. Because you love them. PBF is sponsored by the Public Square app. Download the app today and connect with freedom-loving Americans that share your values. Visit https://publicsq.com today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Do You Read About Him?
March 22, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutesIf you had a child deployed in Iraq and you haven't heard from them in months and you finally received a letter, would you read it? Of course. Because you love him. Download the PublicSq. app today and connects freedom-loving Americans with the communities and business that share their values. Visit https://publicsq.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March Madness and Weak Men
March 21, 2023 15:00 - 47 minutesBasketball was created by a Christian man at the YMCA "to win men for the Master through the gym". His goal was to build character and physical health on the court that would then transfer over to spiritual health in life. We are a country of physically weak men and spiritually weak men. The creator of basketball wanted us all to take Paul's advice and "not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord”. Patriot Gold: Call the Proud Americans of the Patriot Gold Group today. 888-...
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Do You Think About Him?
March 21, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutesIf you didn't think about your wife for a week, could anyone accuse you of loving her? Of course not. PBF is sponsored by the Public Square app. Download the app today and connect with freedom-loving Americans that share your values. Visit https://publicsq.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Do You Love Me?
March 20, 2023 11:30 - 10 minutesSome of the most terrifying words in the Bible: "Depart from me. I never knew you." Of all the questions Jesus could have asked Peter, he asked "Do you love me" three times. And it might be easy for us to say "yes", but...do you really? If you don't feel in debt to him, why would you love him at all? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Love Of Money, a Proper Confidence
March 17, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutesIn light of the second biggest bank failure in American history, this week we're going to talk about money, and how to avoid the love of it. If you are obsessed with money, you have three vultures feeding on your heart. Also, when Jesus says, "Truly, truly I tell you..." we better listen. 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 meg...
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Love Of Money, a Proper Allegiance
March 16, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutesIn light of the second biggest bank failure in American history, this week we're going to talk about money, and how to avoid the love of it. You cannot serve two masters. Be honest: how often do you think about money each day? 10 times? 100 times? Then money is your master. Instead, let's be like the WWII orphans. PBF is sponsored by the Public Square app. Download the app today and connect with freedom-loving Americans that share your values. Visit https://publicsq.com today. Learn more abou...
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Love Of Money, a Proper Vision
March 15, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutesLove Of Money, a Proper Vision In light of the second biggest bank failure in American history, this week we're going to talk about money, and how to avoid the love of it. What do you fix your eye on? If you look at materialistic things, the more spiritually blinded you become. We must watch what we look at. PBF is sponsored by the Public Square app. Download the app today and connect with freedom-loving Americans that share your values. Visit https://publicsq.com today. Learn more about your...
Banking Collapse: Why You Can't Serve Two Masters
March 14, 2023 15:00 - 43 minutesWhat happened to Silicon Valley Bank and are more major banks going to collapse, too? Did SVB being Woke have anything to do with their collapse? We'll explain what happened and then get to the root of what's really going on here. If only we could learn from King Nebuchadnezzar what happens when you serve two masters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Love Of Money, a Proper Treasury
March 14, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutesIn light of the second biggest bank failure in American history, this week we're going to talk about money, and how to avoid the love of it. You've heard the scripture, "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth..." People overlook the "for yourselves" part. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: The Love Of Money Is...
March 13, 2023 12:15 - 7 minutesThe Love Of Money Is... In light of the second biggest bank failure in American history, this week we're going to talk about money, and how to avoid the love of it. That love is the root of all kinds of evil and the cause of so much grief and sorrow. I don't want any more grief and sorrow about money. If you want to stop, too, we must start with Paul's message to Timothy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pete Buttigieg & A Lesson About Humility
March 10, 2023 16:00 - 16 minutesTransportation secretary Pete Buttigieg hasn't appeared to show humility. Why is humility important? America's founders understood the importance of it. Instead, it is hubris and lack of gravitas in today's government. Mike Slater shares this important perspective. For more, become a supporter of The First by visiting https://thefirsttv.com/exposed PBF is sponsored by the Public Square app. Download the app today and connect with freedom-loving Americans that share your values. Visit https://...
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Happy Are Those Who Mourn, What it looks like
March 10, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutesTo be a man of mourning does not mean you walk around like Eeyore all the time. There's a nuance between being sorrowful, but not miserable. I pray you have a weekend of mourning. PBF is sponsored by the Public Square app. Download the app today and connect with freedom-loving Americans that share your values. Visit https://publicsq.com today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Happy Are Those Who Mourn, What is comfort?
March 09, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutesJames says to turn your laughter into mourning. Why would he say that? The world says the opposite, "turn that frown upside down!" James says this because Jesus says those who mourn will be comforted. And that's what we're all looking for. PBF is sponsored by the Public Square app. Download the app today and connect with freedom-loving Americans that share your values. Visit https://publicsq.com today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
COLD WAR 2.0: Identifying Good vs Evil
March 08, 2023 15:00 - 20 minutesCold War 2.0: In a time of cold and hot wars, it's important to have the skill of discernment. We can no longer trust the elites to judge things for us. Our ruling class is often on the side of evil. In this segment from our TV Show, we give examples of this from The Science, the Supreme Court and The Media. I lament that we can’t trust these major institutions anymore. PBF is sponsored by the Public Square app. Download the app today and connect with freedom-loving Americans that share your ...
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Happy Are Those Who Mourn, What it means
March 08, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutesWhy would Jesus say "Happy are the sad"? We'll tell you what this mourning actually is and what it must then lead to PBF is sponsored by the Public Square app. Download the app today and connect with freedom-loving Americans that share your values. Visit https://publicsq.com today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fentanyl Is Killing America's Children
March 07, 2023 15:00 - 41 minutesA mom of two sons who died of fentanyl poisoning gave an emotional testimony in front of Congress the other day. I talked with this mom and she made the point that a) overdose deaths are on the rise with no sign of slowing and b) these poisons come from Wuhan, China to the Mexican cartels and across our border to our kids. In this episode, we'll talk about how to keep our kids from "experimenting" with these dangerous drugs by guarding the heart, the wellspring of life. Learn more about your ...
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Happy Are Those Who Mourn, What it is NOT
March 07, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutesThe second Beatitude is "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." In other words, "Happy are the sad." What? How can this be? Today we'll talk about 5 things this does NOT mean. For instance, this does NOT mean "Time heals all wounds." PBF is sponsored by the Public Square app. Download the app today and connect with freedom-loving Americans that share your values. Visit https://publicsq.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Happy Are Those Who Mourn, Not of this world
March 06, 2023 12:15 - 8 minutesThe second Beatitude is "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." In other words, "Happy are the sad." What? How can this be? Today we'll talk about the biggest lie a majority of our country believes. And remember, "If Jesus preached the same message ministers preach today, He would never have been crucified.” PBF is sponsored by the Public Square app. Download the app today and connect with freedom-loving Americans that share your values. Visit https://publicsq.com today. L...
Was Jesus Christ A Socialist?
March 05, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutesWas Jesus a socialist? Our latest TV special was about taxes, how politicians will always want more, it’ll never be enough, they’ll always find new ways to take from you and yet THEY are never the greedy ones. In the last segment here, we debunked the claim that Jesus was a socialist, and therefore you should vote for higher taxes and a bigger government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: POOR IN SPIRIT, How to get it
March 03, 2023 11:00 - 4 minutesThere's only one way to become more poor in spirit. But there are a few ways to know you're becoming it. Let us get to the point where we can say "Nothing in my hand I bring, simply to the cross I cling.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fox, Dominion, and Election Integrity
March 02, 2023 15:00 - 43 minutesDominion Voting Systems is suing Fox News for $1.6 BILLION for defamation. We will explain what's going on here. The big lesson is the importance of being able to hear "the hard truth". Paul didn't hold back when he almost got into a shipwreck, and Joshua didn't hold back when Achan's family failed to tell him what needed to be said. We must be people who love the truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: POOR IN SPIRIT, What it looks like
March 02, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutesLet's look to Gideon, Moses, David, Isaiah, Peter and of course Jesus for inspiration. To be poor in spirit is "this tremendous awareness of our utter nothingness as we come face to face with God." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: POOR IN SPIRIT, What it means
March 01, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutesThe greek word Jesus used for "poor" means "one who is bent or folded, utterly destitute." It is someone who is so poor, they are reduced to begging. They are completely unable to provide on their own and can only rely on the gifts of others. It also means "to be thoroughly frightened, to cower down or hide one's self for fear." If you want to enter the Kingdom of Heaven, this is where you start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Digging For The Root Of Anxiety
February 28, 2023 16:00 - 34 minutesWW3, economic depression, the CDC says girls are "engulfed in a growing wave of sadness, violence and trauma.” Geez. There's so much anxiety, moms are micro-dosing mushrooms! What is really going on here? Why is every "remedy" so badly missing the mark? We'll look at Ovid's Metamorpehses, and look at Jacob, Hannah and Haman in the Bible to help us get to the root of our anxiety, and then, root it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: POOR IN SPIRIT, What it is not
February 28, 2023 11:00 - 4 minutesWhat does it mean to be "poor in spirit"? First, we need to go over the 4 things it is not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Beatitude: Poor In Spirit
February 27, 2023 12:20 - 5 minutesWe're going to take the week to break down the very first Beatitude. What does it mean to be "poor in spirit"? It's the first one for a reason. In a culture that is obsessed with SELF-esteem, SELF-reliance, SELF-confidence and SELF-expression, and all you have to do is believe in yourSELF, being poor in spirit is a huge relief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're Trusting in the Wrong Things
February 24, 2023 15:00 - 26 minutesThe CEO of Starbucks said, "I was shocked to hear the loneliness, the anxiety, the fracturing of trust in government and companies and families..." One reason for all the anxiety and gullibility is we've been trusting in the wrong things. Our founding fathers knew who NOT to trust, and who TO trust. Hint: it's on the money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: The Christian Answer To Suffering, Power
February 24, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutesWhy does God allow bad things to happen? The Bible has an answer for this. Today we're talking about how God uses suffering to perfect His power. The world has an expression, "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." That's not the Biblical answer. Paul says "For when I am weak, then I am strong." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: The Christian Answer To Suffering, Grace
February 23, 2023 13:10 - 4 minutesWhy does God allow bad things to happen? The Bible has an answer for this. Today we're talking about how God uses suffering to display his Grace. What is Grace? Paul asked God to remove his suffering. God didn't turn down Paul's pain. He turned up his Grace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ohio Train Derailment: Hard-Faced and Living in Darkness
February 22, 2023 16:00 - 23 minutesWhy did the media pay such little attention to this human and environmental disaster? Could it be because 72% of the residents voted for Trump in 2020? Maybe. But it's at least because people love to live in the darkness. It's seemingly easier to live in the darkness than in the light. What kind of person should we be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: The Christian Answer To Suffering, Draw Close
February 22, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutesWhy does God allow bad things to happen? The Bible has an answer for this. Today we're talking about how God uses suffering to draw us closer to him. JC Ryle said, "Affliction is one of God's medicines." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices