Politics By Faith w/Mike Slater
Episodes
Advent #2: Joy without Jesus
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Spurgeon said, "Present happiness for a genuine Christian in the absence of Christ is an absolute impossibility." No thing under the tree will bring t...
Advent #2: Joy without Jesus
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Spurgeon said, "Present happiness for a genuine Christian in the absence of Christ is an absolute impossibility." No thing under the tree will bring t...
Advent 1: Fullness of Joy
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have a new term, "deaths of despair". This is a sign that we are mission the mark as a culture. The antidote to this depression and anxiety is ho...
Advent 1: Fullness of Joy
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have a new term, "deaths of despair". This is a sign that we are mission the mark as a culture. The antidote to this depression and anxiety is ho...
Anxiety: Reminder #4
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus bookends a section with two commands: If you're worrying right now, stop. If you haven't started worrying, don't start. And it's worth ending th...
Anxiety: Reminder #4
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus bookends a section with two commands: If you're worrying right now, stop. If you haven't started worrying, don't start. And it's worth ending th...
Anxiety: Reminder #3
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Ye of little faith." Oo. Not what anyone wants to hear. But it's ultimately true if you're anxious and worrying. Ye indeed have little faith. So how...
Anxiety: Reminder #3
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Ye of little faith." Oo. Not what anyone wants to hear. But it's ultimately true if you're anxious and worrying. Ye indeed have little faith. So how...
Anxiety: Reminder #2
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Anxiety: Reminder #2
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Worrying won't add a second to your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anxiety: Reminder #1
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a season where anxieties can run high. I know I could use some reminders of some truths that most people don't have, but you can. Learn more a...
Anxiety: Reminder #1
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a season where anxieties can run high. I know I could use some reminders of some truths that most people don't have, but you can. Learn more a...
The Proper Pilgrim Posture: Day of Visitation
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is the end of our series on How To Live Like a Pilgrim. We wonder why there is so much depression and anxiety in today's world. Jonathan Edwards...
The Proper Pilgrim Posture: Day of Visitation
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is the end of our series on How To Live Like a Pilgrim. We wonder why there is so much depression and anxiety in today's world. Jonathan Edwards...
The Proper Pilgrim Posture: Excellence
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We need not bemoan the state of the world, but look at it as an opportunity; like we're CIA plants spying in the Soviet Union. Learn more about your a...
The Proper Pilgrim Posture: Excellence
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We need not bemoan the state of the world, but look at it as an opportunity; like we're CIA plants spying in the Soviet Union. Learn more about your a...
The Proper Pilgrim Posture: War
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The modern American Christian message is "Let Go and Let God". But the Pilgrims knew there was a war to fight. Are you living your christian life on a...
The Proper Pilgrim Posture: War
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The modern American Christian message is "Let Go and Let God". But the Pilgrims knew there was a war to fight. Are you living your christian life on a...
The Proper Pilgrim Posture
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We rightfully focus a lot on the founding fathers. But what about the founding grandfathers? These are the men and women who created a culture that g...
The Proper Pilgrim Posture
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We rightfully focus a lot on the founding fathers. But what about the founding grandfathers? These are the men and women who created a culture that g...
CANCELED HISTORY: THE AMERICAN INDIAN
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation around Native Americans has renewed around culture. From the American Indian incorporation into hit shows like Yellowstone, to contro...
CANCELED HISTORY: THE AMERICAN INDIAN
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation around Native Americans has renewed around culture. From the American Indian incorporation into hit shows like Yellowstone, to contro...
Be A Slave
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Certainly one of the most uncomfortable truths in the Bible is the use of the Greek word "doulos". We've capitulated on this word, but we won't here....
Be A Slave
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Certainly one of the most uncomfortable truths in the Bible is the use of the Greek word "doulos". We've capitulated on this word, but we won't here....
The Ultimate Role Reversal
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My favorite line in the Bible for a while has been "Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted." This idea is...
The Ultimate Role Reversal
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My favorite line in the Bible for a while has been "Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted." This idea is...
Slavery In The Bible
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why is slavery "condoned" in the Bible? Many skeptics point to this as proof that the Bible is old and irrelevant. But the Bible is perfectly relevan...
Slavery In The Bible
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why is slavery "condoned" in the Bible? Many skeptics point to this as proof that the Bible is old and irrelevant. But the Bible is perfectly relevan...
Megan Rapinoe's Proof There Is No God
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Megan Rapinoe's night didn't do the way she intended, so to her, this is proof God doesn't exist. Let's take a few minutes to find our what exactly t...
Megan Rapinoe's Proof There Is No God
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Megan Rapinoe's night didn't do the way she intended, so to her, this is proof God doesn't exist. Let's take a few minutes to find our what exactly t...
Abortion and Happiness Insurance
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why would the people of Ohio vote to expand abortion to 40 weeks? It's because people view abortion as a necessary evil. But it's only "necessary" be...
Abortion and Happiness Insurance
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why would the people of Ohio vote to expand abortion to 40 weeks? It's because people view abortion as a necessary evil. But it's only "necessary" be...
AMERICA ON ALERT: IMMINENT THREAT?
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The FBI is warning that terrorists may conduct attacks on American soil amid global tension in the middle east. Could the United States be looking at ...
AMERICA ON ALERT: IMMINENT THREAT?
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The FBI is warning that terrorists may conduct attacks on American soil amid global tension in the middle east. Could the United States be looking at ...
Do Not Become Embittered
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a friendly reminder to husbands. Our society needs to do more to encourage husbands and wives. Paul has a positive command and a ...
As Far As The East Is From The West
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Monday we talked about being grateful that God works in spite of and even through ignorant people and rulers. As grateful as we should be for that...
Do Not Become Embittered
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a friendly reminder to husbands. Our society needs to do more to encourage husbands and wives. Paul has a positive command and a ...
As Far As The East Is From The West
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Monday we talked about being grateful that God works in spite of and even through ignorant people and rulers. As grateful as we should be for that...
"The Children Did Not Know..."
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The old Reagan line, "Freedom is a fragile thing and is never more than one generation away from extinction," is true for our country and it's true in...
"The Children Did Not Know..."
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The old Reagan line, "Freedom is a fragile thing and is never more than one generation away from extinction," is true for our country and it's true in...
Ignorant People and Ignorant Rulers
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy to be discouraged when looking at our country today, full of ignorant people and ignorant rulers. But as Peter rebuked the crowd of Jews in ...
Ignorant People and Ignorant Rulers
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy to be discouraged when looking at our country today, full of ignorant people and ignorant rulers. But as Peter rebuked the crowd of Jews in ...
ROAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE: THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 2024 election is coming around the corner and FAST! If the past two elections serve as precedent, 2024 will be a year filled with chaos and insani...
ROAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE: THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 2024 election is coming around the corner and FAST! If the past two elections serve as precedent, 2024 will be a year filled with chaos and insani...
The Soldier, Athlete and Farmer
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paul tells us exactly what the posture of a Christian should be in this world. There's no mention of being "nice" at all costs. We're told to be like ...
The Soldier, Athlete and Farmer
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paul tells us exactly what the posture of a Christian should be in this world. There's no mention of being "nice" at all costs. We're told to be like ...
Be Strong vs Keep On Being Empowered
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Christians in the first church weren't passive nice guys. They went into synagogues and spoke the truth boldly. What they said resulted in them b...
Be Strong vs Keep On Being Empowered
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Christians in the first church weren't passive nice guys. They went into synagogues and spoke the truth boldly. What they said resulted in them b...
Jesus Never Gave a Compliment Sandwich
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Even the kindest, gentlest shepherd sometimes needs to throw rocks at the wolves who come in sheep’s clothing". Jesus wasn't "nice'. He said so man...
Jesus Never Gave a Compliment Sandwich
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Even the kindest, gentlest shepherd sometimes needs to throw rocks at the wolves who come in sheep’s clothing". Jesus wasn't "nice'. He said so man...
Resentment Is The Root Of Destruction
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We live in the era of Resentment. If historians look back on this time and give it a name, the Era of Resentment would be a perfect fit. Today, we tal...
Resentment Is The Root Of Destruction
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We live in the era of Resentment. If historians look back on this time and give it a name, the Era of Resentment would be a perfect fit. Today, we tal...
Doctrine Of Providence
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe we should start every Monday off with this reminder: that God is completely in control. Always. Yes, even in times of turmoil. Every right now....
Doctrine Of Providence
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe we should start every Monday off with this reminder: that God is completely in control. Always. Yes, even in times of turmoil. Every right now....
The Bible and War: Purity, then Peace
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To begin a quote from Patrick Henry in 1775, "Gentlemen may cry, “Peace! Peace!'" but at what cost? You can't have a true peace divorced from certai...
The Bible and War: Purity, then Peace
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To begin a quote from Patrick Henry in 1775, "Gentlemen may cry, “Peace! Peace!'" but at what cost? You can't have a true peace divorced from certai...
The Bible and War: Happy are the Peacemakers
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is a peacemaker? How do you be a peacemaker? Was Jesus talking about people who work at the UN. No. No he was not. So who are these people and ...
The Bible and War: Happy are the Peacemakers
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is a peacemaker? How do you be a peacemaker? Was Jesus talking about people who work at the UN. No. No he was not. So who are these people and ...
ARE WE ALREADY FIGHTING WORLD WAR III?
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
History continues to repeat itself with war. It seems as though whenever one ends, another one starts. So are we in World War III right now? Mike Slat...
ARE WE ALREADY FIGHTING WORLD WAR III?
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
History continues to repeat itself with war. It seems as though whenever one ends, another one starts. So are we in World War III right now? Mike Slat...
The Bible and War: Soldiers
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does the Bible say anything about soldiers benign an immoral profession? No. If anything, the opposite. How then could God be against war? Learn more...
The Bible and War: Soldiers
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does the Bible say anything about soldiers benign an immoral profession? No. If anything, the opposite. How then could God be against war? Learn more...
The Bible and War, "Woe to the City"
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We ended yesterday's episode on a bit of a...heavy point. It deserves further analysis because it seems contrary to everything we're told. And then ...
The Bible and War, "Woe to the City"
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We ended yesterday's episode on a bit of a...heavy point. It deserves further analysis because it seems contrary to everything we're told. And then ...
The Bible and War
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're going to tackle another easy topic this week: What does the Bible say about war. Most people think "turn the other cheek" or "blessed are the p...
The Bible and War
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're going to tackle another easy topic this week: What does the Bible say about war. Most people think "turn the other cheek" or "blessed are the p...
What Judaism Says About War & Update From Israel
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does scripture say about war, specifically in the old testament? Dennis Prager has spent a lifetime studying this and he joins Mike Slater for a...
What Judaism Says About War & Update From Israel
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does scripture say about war, specifically in the old testament? Dennis Prager has spent a lifetime studying this and he joins Mike Slater for a...
All Israel Will Be Saved
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This has been a difficult week. Romans 11 is a difficult chapter of scripture. Making sense of the Middle East today is difficult. Paul knew how diff...
All Israel Will Be Saved
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This has been a difficult week. Romans 11 is a difficult chapter of scripture. Making sense of the Middle East today is difficult. Paul knew how diff...
The Jewish Claim To Israel & Path Forward
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Israel and Palestine continue to grapple, longtime Professor Alan Dershowitz explains who is really entitled to the Holy Land. Dershowitz, who spen...
The Jewish Claim To Israel & Path Forward
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Israel and Palestine continue to grapple, longtime Professor Alan Dershowitz explains who is really entitled to the Holy Land. Dershowitz, who spen...
Don't Be Arrogant Over The Jews
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paul tells Christians that all of these wonderful things have been given to you because of the "partial hardening of Israel", and then immediately w...
Don't Be Arrogant Over The Jews
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paul tells Christians that all of these wonderful things have been given to you because of the "partial hardening of Israel", and then immediately w...
The Mike Slater Takeover
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Biden is set to visit Israel as tensions in the middle east continue to heighten. This makes it a perfect time to find peace via perspective. That...
The Mike Slater Takeover
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Biden is set to visit Israel as tensions in the middle east continue to heighten. This makes it a perfect time to find peace via perspective. That...
The Mike Slater Takeover
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Biden is set to visit Israel as tensions in the middle east continue to heighten. This makes it a perfect time to find peace via perspective. That...
Christians and The Olive Root
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is the special connection between Christians and Judaism and Israel? Paul addresses this in Romans 11. He explains how Christians are grafted int...
Christians and The Olive Root
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is the special connection between Christians and Judaism and Israel? Paul addresses this in Romans 11. He explains how Christians are grafted int...
Illegal Immigration Could Change U.S. Culture Forever
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are many cases to be made against illegal migration. Mike Slater argues that the biggest is due to culture. With so many different cultures comi...
Illegal Immigration Could Change U.S. Culture Forever
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are many cases to be made against illegal migration. Mike Slater argues that the biggest is due to culture. With so many different cultures comi...
Christians and the Abrahamic Covenant
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are talking this week about the connection between Christians and Israel and the Jewish people. The final thing to know before we move on to the en...
Christians and the Abrahamic Covenant
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are talking this week about the connection between Christians and Israel and the Jewish people. The final thing to know before we move on to the en...
Christians and Supporting Israel
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many conservatives spent a year criticizing America for being involved with Russia and Ukraine and focusing on Ukraine's borders. But now, we're told...
Christians and Supporting Israel
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many conservatives spent a year criticizing America for being involved with Russia and Ukraine and focusing on Ukraine's borders. But now, we're told...
Is America's Border Being Invaded?
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The word "invasion" has been thrown around when it comes to the U.S. southern border. Is it justified? For a while, Mike Slater was skeptical, but now...
Is America's Border Being Invaded?
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The word "invasion" has been thrown around when it comes to the U.S. southern border. Is it justified? For a while, Mike Slater was skeptical, but now...
Finding Peace in the Midst of War
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can one find any peace in the midst of war and death and destruction and cruelty? Of all verses, the beginning of Romans 11 is about Jewish peopl...
Finding Peace in the Midst of War
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can one find any peace in the midst of war and death and destruction and cruelty? Of all verses, the beginning of Romans 11 is about Jewish peopl...
Fear God Means Fear God
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What was Peter's reaction when Jesus filled his nets with fish? It wasn't to be grateful to Jesus. Peter wasn't "in awe" of what Jesus could do. He r...
Fear God Means Fear God
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What was Peter's reaction when Jesus filled his nets with fish? It wasn't to be grateful to Jesus. Peter wasn't "in awe" of what Jesus could do. He r...
How Do You Fear AND Hope?
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can you fear God and hope in God at the same time? Wouldn't you run AWAY from the thing you fear? How can we also run TO God? Learn more about you...
How Do You Fear AND Hope?
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can you fear God and hope in God at the same time? Wouldn't you run AWAY from the thing you fear? How can we also run TO God? Learn more about you...
Proof That You DO Fear God
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Bible says, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom". Many people scoff at the idea that you should fear anything. And many Christians a...
Proof That You DO Fear God
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Bible says, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom". Many people scoff at the idea that you should fear anything. And many Christians a...
What If You DON'T Fear God?
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Bible says, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom". This "fear of God" makes a lot of people uncomfortable. But why is it necessary? Wh...
What If You DON'T Fear God?
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Bible says, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom". This "fear of God" makes a lot of people uncomfortable. But why is it necessary? Wh...
What Does It Mean To FEAR God?
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I never understood this before I was a Christian. Many Christians try to make this way more complicated than it needs to be. Why do we make it so comp...
What Does It Mean To FEAR God?
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I never understood this before I was a Christian. Many Christians try to make this way more complicated than it needs to be. Why do we make it so comp...
"...and Watch"
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a word I skimmed over 100 times before it finally hit me. In Psalm 5, What was David watching? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...