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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Nov 21, 2023 • 8min
The Proper Pilgrim Posture
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 gave birth to the founding fathers. This week, we're going to share different attributes of these Pilgrims, and how we can today live life with the posture of the Pilgrims.
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Nov 17, 2023 • 46min
CANCELED HISTORY: THE AMERICAN INDIAN
The conversation around Native Americans has renewed around culture. From the American Indian incorporation into hit shows like Yellowstone, to controversy surrounding NFL and MLB teams. As culture retells the story of the American Indian through dramatization, it's important to get the whole and true story. In this special, Mike Slater speaks with multiple historians to get the full picture, including the role of Native Americans in the Genesis story.
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Nov 17, 2023 • 4min
Be A Slave
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.
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Nov 16, 2023 • 4min
The Ultimate Role Reversal
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 right up there: the idea that if you become a Christian, the slave will be made free and the freeman will become a slave.
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Nov 15, 2023 • 0sec
Slavery In The Bible
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 relevant, even here, because it changes all relationships. The Bible didn't need to make political pronouncements. The Word changes hearts. If only we all followed it.
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Nov 14, 2023 • 7min
Megan Rapinoe's Proof There Is No God
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 the Bible says about this.
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Nov 13, 2023 • 7min
Abortion and Happiness Insurance
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" because people can't fathom giving up other aspects of their life that result in abortion being "necessary".
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Nov 10, 2023 • 47min
AMERICA ON ALERT: IMMINENT THREAT?
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 another 9/11? In this special, Mike Slater speaks with counterterrorism experts about the threats facing America and how to defend against them. Slater also calls on America to keep its spiritual health strong and reject fear during this time of uncertainty.
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Nov 8, 2023 • 4min
Do Not Become Embittered
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 negative command to husbands. Today we'll focus on the negative one.
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Nov 8, 2023 • 4min
As Far As The East Is From The West
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 reality in this crazy world, we should also be grateful that God forgives us of our sins. My 7-year-old had a tough time making sense of this.
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