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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Dec 22, 2022 • 25min
Don't Miss Out On The Joy Of Christmas
Christmas is too fast, too stressful and has too much pressure. We need to get rid of all of these crushing expectations. Pressure kills joy! Let's be inspired by Harriet Beacher Stowe and King David to embrace the joy when it comes this weekend. Let's not miss it!
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Dec 22, 2022 • 4min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: What do you mean I don't deserve it?
We continue our Christmas week series and answer the question - What do you mean I don't deserve it?
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Dec 21, 2022 • 6min
Sunday School Jesus Must Go (TV)
There is a picture of Sunday School Jesus that is painted to children, but the bible is much more than stories for little kids. In fact, it's much more serious. Mike Slater argues that it's time to grow up and lean into what the bible is really about.
This was part of a TV special titled 'The Killing Of Jesus' which is available for supporters of The First TV. Head to thefirsttv.com/support to learn more.
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Dec 21, 2022 • 3min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL - Saved From God's Wrath
Jesus came to earth to save me...but from what?
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Dec 20, 2022 • 20min
Seasonal Blues: Managing The Emotional Weight of Christmas?
Christmas isn't always a time of happiness. Maybe a loved ones died this year, or you just lost your job, or you are losing your health. There is a lot of pain always in life, and Christmas can often make it worse.
If this applies to you this year, this episode is for you. Let's lament. Let's learn from Jonah and Elijah. Let's hunger and thirst for righteousness. Let's forget about happiness and find joy. Let's sing "It is well with my soul".
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Dec 20, 2022 • 3min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Why did Jesus come to earth?
In this Christmas Week Edition we explore why Jesus came to earth.
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Dec 19, 2022 • 4min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Getting In The TRUE Christmas Spirit
Have you ever heard of Niatirb? CS Lewis wrote about this mystical town Niatirb (Britain spelled backward) where most people celebrate Exmas. A few still celebrate Crissman. Which do you celebrate?
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Dec 18, 2022 • 51min
The Book of Genesis
We seem a bit lost in our country. And like every sports movie where the team loses their way, it's time we get back to basics. And what better place to start than "in the beginning"? In this special, we talk about the men of Genesis. We then build a conviction about creation. And end with how Adam, Sodom and Noah could possibly be relevant to us today.
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Dec 16, 2022 • 9min
Human Trafficking: A Forever Problem (TV)
Mike Slater recently recorded a television special for The First TV detailing the horrors of human trafficking. During this special, he broke down the societal impacts of trafficking in America today and how culture lifts up the evils of it without even knowing. What can be learned from all this? Mike turns to Exodus 1:16 for perspective.
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Dec 16, 2022 • 5min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Life IS NOT What You Possess
Set your mind on heavenly things and not the pagan matters of material possession. The fifth biggest lie that you are told is that what you possess is what defines you. That’s simply not true. Mike Slater wraps up the five biggest lies series with this important truth.
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