Politics By Faith w/Mike Slater
The First Digital Inc.
Do 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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Jul 16, 2024 • 8min
RNC Day 1: You Know The Answer
It's fun to watch the RNC. It's a nice party, a celebration, a rallying of the team, it's all good. And it's especially fun to know that whatever goes on there, you have the real answer.
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Jul 15, 2024 • 10min
Where Should We Turn?
After Lincoln was assassinated on Good Friday, a lot of pastors dedicated their Easter sermons to this national tragedy. One pastor used 1 Peter 1:21, "...that your faith and hope might be in God" as a reminder that in times of prosperity and despair, there is one only place to turn. We need to turn there again.
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Jul 13, 2024 • 9min
BREAKING: Donald Trump Assassination Attempt
It begins. Today, we talk about some foundation truths we must have before taking on what's next for our nation. And know this: there is only one way to save this nation.
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Jul 10, 2024 • 9min
Biden: It's Inevitable
James Carville says it's inevitable that Biden will resign. I don't agree. But it is inevitable that he will die. We all will! Yet we're all so terrified of it. Today I want to share Mark Twain's view of death after the death of his 3rd child.
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Jul 9, 2024 • 10min
Biden: To Die Is Gain
Mark Twain tells the story of a man who was asked to choose one of five gifts: Fame, Love, Riches, Pleasure, or Death. Only one of them is valuable. He chose wrong. Biden is choosing wrong. Let us learn from Paul instead.
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Jul 8, 2024 • 11min
Biden: Old Age and Letting Go
As someone who follows politics, this is an amazing time to be alive. As a conservative, seeing the other party in freefall is a delight. But watching Biden decline and cling to power is sad. There are some life lessons to learn here. We'll bring in Mark Twain and Jesus this week, but let's start this week with some Shakespeare.
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Jul 6, 2024 • 22min
The True Meaning Of Church vs State
There is debate as to what the founders intended with church vs state. Fortunately, we've had centuries to figure out the best answers as a society. So the question now remains, should the church and state be separate? And if so, to what degree? Mike Slater discusses this with Baptist leader William Wolfe. Slater also discussed the founders' intent with Lathan Watts.
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Jul 5, 2024 • 26min
Debunking Church vs State Myths with Michael Knowles
Church vs state is an argument that is made frequently in a time where the Supreme Court is ruling in favor of Christian cases. Should there even be an argument over Christianity though? Well, that depends on if you believe America is a Christian nation. Is it? Mike Slater and Michael Knowles have a thoughtful discussion about what it means to be a Christian nation.
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Jul 3, 2024 • 9min
Can God Bless America?
Everyone asks God to bless America, but...why would he? What do we have to do to receive God's blessing for our country?
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Jul 2, 2024 • 24min
Pastor John MacArthur Interview
What an honor to talk to Pastor MacArthur. We talked about his new book "The War On Children" and also got into Joe Biden, Donald Trump, the only way we can save this country, and his choice words for Gavin Newsom.
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