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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Feb 17, 2023 • 4min
A Muslim, a Jew, and an Atheist Try to Explain Suffering
Today we wrap up the worldview overview of suffering with Islam, Judaism, and Atheism. Which of these coping mechanisms have you developed in your life? Next week we'll break down the Christian response, and you decide which is the most complete.
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Feb 16, 2023 • 23min
Beware of A.I. and Universal Language
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 Language, which the bible warns strongly against. What other dangers should you watch for with Artificial Intelligence and how should people of faith view A.I. all together? Mike Slater and special guest Luke Avery of Lambda Bible Studies discuss.
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Feb 16, 2023 • 6min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Are you seeking Nirvana or Karma?
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 mechanisms to explain suffering. You decide if they're correct. Today we go over Buddhism and Hinduism.
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Feb 15, 2023 • 34min
Has A New Cold War Already Begun?
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 the Vikings to Joshua and the Canaanites. We have, however, lived relatively peaceful lives, so how do we prepare for a return to the norm? Good thing Luke tells us exactly what we need to do.
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Feb 15, 2023 • 6min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Are you the "Sorry-for-me" or the Stoic?
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 your own heart and from loving other people.
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Feb 14, 2023 • 6min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Do you Avoid or Anticipate Suffering?
We start our journey of seeing how different religions and worldviews deal with the problem of suffering. Most people have created their own coping mechanisms with a mix of all of these. Today, do you avoid or anticipate?
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Feb 13, 2023 • 5min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Why Does God Allow Suffering?
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 explain how the Bible responds to suffering. You decide which you find most complete.
Day 1: Should God have two laws of nature, one for the wicked and one for the righteous?
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Feb 10, 2023 • 3min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: "...but God"
"...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? Remember that. And remember you are his "poiema".
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Feb 9, 2023 • 25min
IDENTITY POLITICS: Overcoming Victimhood Mentality
A core aspect of identity politics is adopting a victimhood mentality. However, some of the biggest movers and shakers in African American history saw through this. Mike Slater looks back on the Tulsa Race Massacre and tells the story that the 1619 Project fails to explain. All of this helps provide a better perspective on victimhood mentality in an effort to overcome it.
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Feb 9, 2023 • 3min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: "Ask Your Father..."
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 can teach our kids the things they never saw. Without rituals of remembrance, we're doomed to forget.
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