Politics By Faith w/Mike Slater

He Is Risen!

09 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

(Special Episode) Where a passion for history intersects with a passion for Christ, you will find Mike Slater. This episode is devoted to the Resurrec...

Trump Derangement Syndrome Is Back!

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Trump 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 ...

MORNING MOTIVATION: Rejoice and Be Glad, Cross and Crown

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

No 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 o...

Revival, Restoration and Resurrection

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The 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 a...

MORNING MOTIVATION: Rejoice and Be Glad, The Great Reward

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why 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 h...

The Sin Of Materialism

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Society 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...

MORNING MOTIVATION: Rejoice and Be Glad, Don't Be Depressed

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There 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...

Trump Indictment Fraud

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There 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...

MORNING MOTIVATION: Rejoice and Be Glad, You're The Bigot

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In 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 ...

MORNING MOTIVATION: Rejoice and Be Glad

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How 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...

DONALD TRUMP INDICTED

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Donald 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 charg...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Be Salt Of The Earth, Worth Your Salt

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus 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....

God Or Money: Who Is Your Master?

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many 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 div...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Be Salt Of The Earth, The Flavor

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus 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 P...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Be Salt Of The Earth, A Preservative

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus 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...

Nashville School Murders

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

People 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 ...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Be Salt Of The Earth, Evolution

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The 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...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Be Salt Of The Earth

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We'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, "Y...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Do You Want To Be With Him?

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"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...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Do You Defend His Honor?

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If 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 Pu...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Do You Read About Him?

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If 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. Becaus...

March Madness and Weak Men

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Basketball 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...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Do You Think About Him?

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If 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. Do...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Do You Love Me?

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some 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 y...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Love Of Money, a Proper Confidence

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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. If you ar...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Love Of Money, a Proper Allegiance

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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. You canno...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Love Of Money, a Proper Vision

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Love 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 ...

Banking Collapse: Why You Can't Serve Two Masters

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What 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'l...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Love Of Money, a Proper Treasury

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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. You've he...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: The Love Of Money Is...

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The 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 t...

Pete Buttigieg & A Lesson About Humility

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg hasn't appeared to show humility. Why is humility important? America's founders understood the importance of i...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Happy Are Those Who Mourn, What it looks like

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To 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 ...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Happy Are Those Who Mourn, What is comfort?

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

James 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 bec...

COLD WAR 2.0: Identifying Good vs Evil

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cold 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 ...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Happy Are Those Who Mourn, What it means

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why 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 S...

Fentanyl Is Killing America's Children

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A 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 ...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Happy Are Those Who Mourn, What it is NOT

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The 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 ...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Happy Are Those Who Mourn, Not of this world

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The 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...

Was Jesus Christ A Socialist?

05 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Was 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 ne...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: POOR IN SPIRIT, How to get it

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There'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 "Not...

Fox, Dominion, and Election Integrity

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dominion 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 b...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: POOR IN SPIRIT, What it looks like

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let'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...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: POOR IN SPIRIT, What it means

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The 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. ...

Digging For The Root Of Anxiety

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

WW3, economic depression, the CDC says girls are "engulfed in a growing wave of sadness, violence and trauma.” Geez. There's so much anxiety, moms ...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: POOR IN SPIRIT, What it is not

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What 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/ad...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Beatitude: Poor In Spirit

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We'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 ...

We're Trusting in the Wrong Things

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The CEO of Starbucks said, "I was shocked to hear the loneliness, the anxiety, the fracturing of trust in government and companies and families..." On...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: The Christian Answer To Suffering, Power

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why 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 ...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: The Christian Answer To Suffering, Grace

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why 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. Wha...

Ohio Train Derailment: Hard-Faced and Living in Darkness

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why 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...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: The Christian Answer To Suffering, Draw Close

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why 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. ...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: The Christian Answer To Suffering, Humility

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why does God allow bad things to happen? The Bible has an answer for this. Today we're talking about how God uses suffering to humble us. As Spurgeon ...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: The Christian Answer To Suffering

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Last week we focused on how other religions and coping mechanisms respond to suffering. This week we'll focus on the Christian response. First point: ...

A Muslim, a Jew, and an Atheist Try to Explain Suffering

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we wrap up the worldview overview of suffering with Islam, Judaism, and Atheism. Which of these coping mechanisms have you developed in your lif...

Beware of A.I. and Universal Language

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial Intelligence like ChatGPT and Neuralink is here to stay. It's only going to get more advanced. This A.I. could be a path towards Universal ...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Are you seeking Nirvana or Karma?

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we'll get into the world religions. Each is very...logical. They're very easy to understand. You can see how people made up these coping mechan...

Has A New Cold War Already Begun?

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you prepared for a Cold War with China? Or, maybe we are we already in one. War has been the norm of human existence, from the Native Americans to...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Are you the "Sorry-for-me" or the Stoic?

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I would say these are the two most prevalent coping mechanisms against suffering. The problem with both of these views is they can cut you off from yo...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Do you Avoid or Anticipate Suffering?

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We start our journey of seeing how different religions and worldviews deal with the problem of suffering. Most people have created their own coping me...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Why Does God Allow Suffering?

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A fundamental question. Do you have an answer to it? We're going to explain how every major world religion deals with suffering, and then we'll explai...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: "...but God"

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"...but God" It's one thing to remember who a people were thousands of years ago before God intervened, but who were YOU before God intervened? Remem...

IDENTITY POLITICS: Overcoming Victimhood Mentality

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A core aspect of identity politics is adopting a victimhood mentality. However, some of the biggest movers and shakers in African American history ...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: "Ask Your Father..."

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are to remember our history so we don't repeat the same mistakes, so we remain calm, so we don't get taken out during times of suffering, and so we...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Remember the "Bread of Distress"

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's one thing to remember when times are good, or to keep calm when times are easy, but what about in the height of suffering? Nothing could stop th...

Chinese Balloons Over America

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So a Chinese spy balloon traversed America and the Biden administration was just hoping no one noticed. Then Larry in Montana looked up and saw it. W...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Keep Calm and Remember On

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

George Washington knew that wisdom lead to peace and calm. But what brought wisdom? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Remember Your History, Or Else...

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We can all finish the cliche, but it's true. We need to learn from the mistakes of others. Today we'll learn from General Mattis why the stakes are to...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: One Community

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The world wants us to draw lines between us. The Bible doesn't. We should be showing no partiality. And let us stop putting Band-Aids on Severed limbs...

Tom Brady and His Missing Identity

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In 2005, when Tom Brady won his third Super Bowl, he said, "I've reached my dream. There's gotta be more than this. What else is there for me?" He the...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: One Remedy

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So we're one humanity, from the same person and we all have the same problem. The good news is, we all have the same solution, too. Learn more about y...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: One Depravity

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The activists want you to be victims. But from the Biblical worldview, you're not a victim, you're the perpetrator.  Learn more about your ad choices...

The Death of Tyre Nichols

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As much as the media wants it to be, race is not to blame for the death of Tyre Nichols. So what is? Also, what is our duty to obey the police? And wh...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: One Humanity

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you believe the Darwinian Evolution view of man, you'll logically get to a pretty racist place. if you believe the Biblical worldview, you won't. ...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: We Are One Humanity

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In light of the Tyre Nichols story, we need to talk about race and how it's total nonsense. Race is a modern concept. It is based on "The Science" fr...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: The True Antidote to Envy

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can you rejoice in the success of others? Can you pray for things for other people the way you would pray for things for yourself? Learn more about yo...

Classified Documents for Everyone!

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The FBI found more classified documents in Biden's home. And now documents were found in Mike Pence's house. What is going on with classified document...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Teddy Roosevelt Had It Backwards

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"The more of Heaven there is in our lives, the less of earth we shall covet" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: “…he did not know where he was going"

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're so obsessed with what we3're going to do and where we're going, but God does not tell you what He is going to do, He reveals to you who He is. L...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: True Meaning of DAILY Bread

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

True Meaning of DAILY Bread And why did God make some of the Israelites' bread turn into maggots? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

The Naked Man in the Ladies Room

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A "transgender woman", that is, a man, changed in the women's locker room at a California YMCA. A 17-year old girl told the front desk what happened, ...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: The Stephen Crowder Drama

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Crowder and the Daily Wire Drama. Envy makes the bones rot. Let's have a conviction against anything in our life that makes our bones rot. Lea...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: You Can't Do It On Your Own

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You must accept that first. Otherwise, you'll leave so much wisdom and strength on the table. You can't white-knuckle parenting. Learn more about your...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: You Rush Too Much

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We rush too much. At 4:00, wife and I look forward to bedtime at 7:00, but then we're not fully present from 4-7. How can we slow down? Learn more abo...

Artificial Intelligence & the Battle For Reality

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a few years, almost everything you read online will be generated by AI. That is just the beginning. Every modern era has a technological innovation...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: There's Always a "Good" Reason to Be Angry

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you come from a yelling household? I do. And I yelled at my 6-year-old yesterday. But it was for a good reason! Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Now They're Coming For Your Gas Stove

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why are the environmentalists coming after your gas stove? What is motivating this? It's because, as Ellen DeGeneres said the other day, "Mother Eart...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Don't Celebrate Ugliness

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating ugliness is the cool thing to go on social media. Don't partake. Let your light shine before others. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Managing Your Household

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you Managing Your Household Well? Paul has a list of characteristics you need to have to be a church overseer. One of them, I've never heard anyon...

RENEWING AMERICA'S FAITH IN GOD

14 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a spiritual awakening ongoing in America? Recently, when Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest in front of millions, the ...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Treasure Her Manifestly

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When our first son was born, we were told, "The greatest gift you can give him is to love your wife." Do we cherish, lavish, and treasure our spouse? ...

Made In The Image Of God

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A teacher in Virginia was intentionally shot in class...by a SIX-YEAR-OLD. What is going on here! We have lost our understanding of Imago Dei, the Ima...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Which Question Scares You The Most?

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can we draw out the heart of your wife or children? Here are some questions to help the process. Which one scares you the most? Which ever it is, ...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Earth To Dad

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You can also miss the important things in life by focusing too much on other seemingly important things! Pastors John Piper and John MacArthur reflect...

McCarthy is Speaker: Stubborn as a _____

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

McCarthy has finally been named the Speaker of the House. This process was not unprecedented. In today's episode, we'll go back to 1855 and talk about...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: No such thing as Quality Time

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

No such thing as Quality Time. Or, more precisely, quality time is the result of a quantity of time. Quality is no substitute for quantity. Or as ...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Why James Corden Quit His Show

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The theme this week is to slow down, be present and live in the moment, particularly with your family. James Corden made a tough decision. We need to...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: All Roads Lead To Heaven?

07 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most Americans believe that all roads lead to heaven and we all worship the same God anyway. The Bible says the gate is small and the road is narrow....

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: New Age vs. The Bible

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most Americans believe the New age idea that you are born good and to be happy you need to connect to your "inner child". The Bible says otherwise. L...

Life is Bigger Than Football

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The title of the episode is a quote from Damar Hamlin when a teammate suffered a severe neck injury during a game in week 2. Why was what happened to ...

MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Karma vs Virtue

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most Americans believe in the Hindu and Buddhist idea of Karma. But there are 3 major differences between Karma and the Christian virtue of reaping ...