Politics By Faith w/Mike Slater
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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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Oct 24, 2022 • 14min
ELECTION EDITION: Respecting The Law
As the midterm elections approach, crime continues to climb up the ladder as a top issue. Democrat cities in particular are having a problem with crime. Why is that? Mike Slater strikes the root and gives some perspective.
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Oct 21, 2022 • 46min
In God We Trust: Church vs State
At every intersection of Faith and Government, someone is yelling "But there's a separation of Church and State!" Sadly, they have it completely backwards. In this special episode, we dive into the true genesis of that phrase and what our founders meant when they wrote it. It's the exact opposite of how people use it today.
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Oct 20, 2022 • 29min
Those Who Do Not Learn History Are Doomed To Repeat It
America's economy is in shambles and families across the country are paying the price. The worst part...it didn't have to be this way. This is a self-inflicted wound by our rulers in Washington DC. How could they not have learned from the mistakes of the past? If you're angry and frustrated with our leaders you're not alone. In this episode, we go to Ancient Rome, Emperor Caracalla, and how he created inflation - just like we did - which led to the collapse of the Empire. Plus, we'll find peace from Solomon, and being prepared for the long road.
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Oct 19, 2022 • 14min
ELECTION EDITION: Inflation's Impact On History
Inflation is raging through the United States and the world right now. It's no joke, says Mike Slater, who provides a very important historical perspective on how inflation helped take down a famous empire. Is the United States going to suffer the same fate?
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Oct 18, 2022 • 13min
ELECTION EDITION: Pride Before The Fall
There is way too much pride and tribalism ongoing right now in American politics. Mike Slater provides some of the most obvious examples from the past couple years. Mike also has a perspective on how this pride is dangerous and what we should do to overcome it.
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Oct 18, 2022 • 33min
Parkland Massacre: The Death Penalty Dilemma
The Parkland FL murderer killed 17 people. A jury recommended life in prison because his mother used drugs when she was pregnant and therefore he can't be fully blamed for what he did. Is that justice? What is Biblical justice in a moment like this? We'll learn from Achan in ancient times, and Josiah Henson in the Civil War about the difference between revenge and retribution. And what does the Bible say about the death penalty.
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Oct 17, 2022 • 10min
ELECTION EDITION: Seeing Through The Corruption
People are corrupt and they've always been, says Mike Slater. That's the important perspective to keep in mind when politicians spin lies for their own gain. Follow along with Mike as he explains a recent example of corruption at work, and how the bible refutes all of it.
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Oct 14, 2022 • 11min
ELECTION EDITION: Young Voters Starving For Truth
Young people are not voting. Politico believes that it's because the government hasn't gotten with the times, but Mike Slater thinks it's a much different reason. Perhaps America's youth is tired of being lied to and is starving for the truth? Mike falls back on the Jeremiah 16:6 and President Calvin Coolidge for perspective.
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Oct 13, 2022 • 24min
Are We Close To Nuclear Armageddon?
In response to Vladimir Putin’s recent acts of desperation, President Joe Biden stated that we haven’t been this close to nuclear Armageddon since the Cold War. It’s never a good time when the leader of the free world is talking about End Times. If that makes you anxious, then this is an episode of Politics By Faith you don’t want to miss. We examine the latest in Russia’s war with Ukraine, and search for wisdom, politically and personally, from the ancient city of Laish.
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Oct 12, 2022 • 16min
Election Edition: Rejecting Love Of Comfort
American and biblical history is full of trials and tribulations. Mike Slater argues that those uncomfortable situations are what led to greatness throughout history. Fast-forward to today, where the ruling class has become too comfortable being comfortable. As a result, the United States has a crime crisis on its hands. How is comfort and crime related? And what can you do to overcome it. Those are the answers Mike Slater provides in this edition.
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