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.
Episodes
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Jan 3, 2024 • 6min
The Gospel in Genesis
There is no such thing as perfect happiness in this world. This is great news. Because while the world scurries for answers, we know why this is the case and the solution to it.
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Jan 2, 2024 • 7min
The Bible and New Year Resolutions
There is a secular reason why people don't keep their resolutions. And then there's the real reason.
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Dec 29, 2023 • 45min
POLITICS BY FAITH: ELECTION YEAR ANXIETY
We are now in the 2024 election cycle. If the past few elections serve as an indication, things are only going to get more hectic from here. As chaos ramps up, it's important to approach it all with the right posture. Mike Slater explains the important things to consider and gives advice on how to manage election year anxiety. Mike also speaks with faith leaders who find themselves right in the thick of politics as well to see how they get through.
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Dec 27, 2023 • 47min
CAMPUS CHAOS: AMERICA'S RADICALIZED UNIVERSITIES
America's most prestigious universities have been around a long time and have changed expansively over the centuries. While college once represented Judeo-Christian faith, now, there's a war breaking out against those religious origins. In this special, Yale graduate Mike Slater asks the question: Should you send your child to one of these schools anymore? Slater talks with a Cornell professor, a UPenn graduate and a journalist who has been reporting on campus activity.
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Dec 22, 2023 • 6min
Advent #13: Be One Of Them
I never understood the Christmas story. I mean, I got the player and the plot, but I never understood why God did it this way. He could have done it any way he wanted, but why did he have Jesus come to earth as a man? Paul Harvey, of all people, gave me the answer.
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Dec 21, 2023 • 6min
Advent #12: The Merry Bell and The Death Knell
On Christmas Eve Eve, Charles Spurgeon preached his Christmas sermon...out of Job. He gave the people in his congregation permission to have a merry Christmas and have a feast and to thank god for his blessings. But he also gave a warning...
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Dec 20, 2023 • 4min
Advent #11: Ransomed
Why did you need to be ransomed? That ransom process started on Christmas morning.
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Dec 19, 2023 • 5min
Advent #10: BC vs BCE
The entire history of the world is marked by a single moment. No wonder academics today have changed the letters from BC to BCE.
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Dec 18, 2023 • 15min
HOLY MOLY! Vatican Approves Same-Sex Marriage Blessings
Pope Francis has approved blessings for same-sex couples. What does this decision mean? How should Christians approach it? Mike Slater gives his best interpretation and gets reaction from defrocked priest Frank Pavone as well as The Family Leader CEO Bob Vander Plaats.
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Dec 18, 2023 • 9min
Advent #10: A Christmas Carol
Today we talk about three scenes from the book by Charles Dickens. As always, the book is better than the movie (But I'll always enjoy The Muppets version).
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