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 6, 2022 • 34min
Home Depot Murder: Hard Heart and the Cauterized Conscience
What are we to think when someone murders an innocent man so casually? How could someone do such a thing? How can a conscience become so seared?
In this episode, we talk about 3 recent murders that all have a common theme. And how we can make sure we never fall victim to this same way of thinking.
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Dec 1, 2022 • 43min
The Truth About The Respect For Marriage Act
What's really going on with the Respect For Marriage Act?
Why did 12 Republicans vote with the democrats to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act? We tell you what this bill does and we rebuke the so-called-argument "love is love". Also, did you see the Balenciaga advertisements promoting pedophilia? Both of these things are related. Hint: it's not really about gay marriage.
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Nov 29, 2022 • 40min
Thou Shalt Black Friday
Everyone is worried about our terrible economy, but the day after we give thanks for all we have, we spent $9 billion on Black Friday alone. How is this possible? Well...debt. And something inside us that is as natural as breathing and easy as swiping that credit card. Elijah warned the king about it and God told us not to do it, but we can't help ourselves. Good thing there's such a simple solution to it.
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Nov 22, 2022 • 30min
Thanksgiving Is A Religious Holiday
Thanksgiving used to be a day of FASTING and prayer. Now, it's a day of gluttony and football. We, as Americans, must know the suffering the Pilgrims endured on the Mayflower, how long and how painful. We must know why they endured. And we must know why they were successful. We talk about it today, in the Pilgrim's own words
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Nov 18, 2022 • 42min
Trump 2024, "Humble yourself and you will be..."
Many people say Donald Trump is a narcissist. Are you not?
What is Narcissism exactly? Why do we have a system that rewards it? And what can Luke and Moses and Gideon teach us about it?
We go back to the Epic of Gilgamesh and Ancient Greece to prove we're all narcissists, unless...
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Nov 15, 2022 • 39min
Finding Peace in Life & Politics
A week after the midterm elections and I'm still grumbling about the results. On top of that, my son remains in the NICU, he's doing better, but still a stressful time. It's time to embrace the posture of the Happy Warrior and find my peace. It's the antidote to hopelessness in life & politics. In this episode, I explain what the Happy Warrior is and where it came from.
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Nov 10, 2022 • 15min
ELECTION AFTERMATH: God Is In Control
You may feel excited about the election results. You may feel hopeless. You may not know how to feel. One thing is for certain, God is in control. But with God in control, what is our role? Mike Slater explains.
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Nov 3, 2022 • 13min
ELECTION EDITION: The 3 Biggest Needs For All Americans
The three things Americans truly need are education, wisdom and morals. How are we doing with that? Mike Slater provides the data and explains how biblical history works into it all.
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Nov 3, 2022 • 25min
Why We Must Never Idolize Politics
While it’s easy to get excited about the midterm elections and the coming Red Wave, it’s essential that we do not make it an idol. It may seem like the current state of politics in America couldn’t get worse, but I assure you it can, and has been. Plus, a lesson from Elijah, CS Lewis and John Bunyan on how to not lose hope.
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Nov 2, 2022 • 16min
ELECTION EDITION: Pandemic Amnesty
From holidays, to political issues, a big portion of America's culture was founded with noble beginnings (believe it or not, the pandemic outbreak response began with noble intensions as well). However, over time, those bible-rooted pastimes became more-and-more Pagan. How did that happen? Mike Slater gives the perspective you need to understand.
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