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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Jan 11, 2023 • 3min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Earth To Dad
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 on the same regret they have from their early parenting days.
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Jan 10, 2023 • 39min
McCarthy is Speaker: Stubborn as a _____
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 why that race took 133 votes. And we'll break down why this race took so long. It wasn't just politics, but something we all have to deal with in our life, too.
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Jan 10, 2023 • 3min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: No such thing as Quality Time
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 Jerry Seinfeld said, "I want the Garbage Time"
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Jan 9, 2023 • 3min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Why James Corden Quit His Show
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 make a similar one everyday.
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Jan 7, 2023 • 5min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: All Roads Lead To Heaven?
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.
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Jan 6, 2023 • 4min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: New Age vs. The Bible
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.
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Jan 5, 2023 • 27min
Life is Bigger Than Football
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 Damar so difficult to watch? Because it made us confront the "Master Fear". It's something we all try to avoid at all costs. Let's learn from Marcus Aurelius, the Puritans and Paul and confront this thing that no one else dare.
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Jan 5, 2023 • 4min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Karma vs Virtue
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 what you sow.
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Jan 4, 2023 • 4min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Christianity vs. New Age Spiritualism
"87% of Americans believe in at least one aspect of New Age Spiritualism. But this is very different than Christianity. Today's difference: Evil doesn't really exist"
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Jan 3, 2023 • 33min
Having Zeal in a Post-Christian America
We now live in a 'post-Christian' country. What do we do now? In this episode, we learn from East Germany, Obadiah and Elijah. Elijah said he was the only one left. He wasn't. And either are you. Even if it may feel like it.
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