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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Jul 27, 2024 • 28min
WHO IS J.D. VANCE? (Part 1)
President Donald J. Trump has chosen Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his Vice President. Vance has an interesting story, rising up from poverty, to becoming a best-selling author of the book Hillbilly Elegy, to getting elected to the United States Senate and now this next venture. In this special, Mike Slater will go through J.D. Vance's past and present to get a better idea of who he is as both a person and politician. Mike will be joined by someone who believes Vance is 'The Chosen One' as well as someone who is still very skeptical of him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 26, 2024 • 12min
What If He Didn't Turn His Head?
The drive-by media flies so fast, that Trump getting hit in the head with a bullet seems like old news. But let's think about it for a moment: what if that bullet went through his brain? I can't even imagine what this country's response would be. Today, we talk about Lincoln's eulogy and look at 2 Peter 1 as a reminder of what's in our control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 25, 2024 • 9min
In Their Affliction...
When things get really bad in this country, where will we turn? Hosea has a beautiful moment in the midst of God's judgment against Israel that I pray is also true for us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 23, 2024 • 11min
Bloodthirsty Men
We're not sure who the president is right now. We do know, as it says in Psalm 59, that there are bloodthirsty men around us. And we know God laughs at them. So where will we turn when things get worse? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 22, 2024 • 10min
Joe Out: How Bad Can Things Get
As we are a part of history here, let's not get too stressed about what's happening or what's to come. It can get much worse, and might. Let's be prepared now and learn from Psalm 79 about what to do when we get closer to rock bottom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 19, 2024 • 20min
Did The Attempt on Trump's Life Renew his faith?
Mike Slater and Sean Spicer discuss Donald Trump's keynote speech on the final night of the RNC. It's clear the attempt on his life has has renewed his faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 18, 2024 • 22min
RNC: What Is Righteous Anger?
After playing highlights from Day 3 of the RNC, the WWII Veteran, the gold star families from Afghanistan, and parents of the citizen held hostage by Hamas, we had two listeners call in who were angry. We, mature Christians, need to understand and harness our righteous anger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 17, 2024 • 10min
JD Vance, Laughter and Joy
I love it when two seemingly contradictory things are both true. JD Vance's message in Hillbilly Elegy and Psalm 126 both hold two truths at the same time. We can't abandon one for the other. We need them both. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 16, 2024 • 10min
RNC Day 1: You Know The Answer
It's fun to watch the RNC. It's a nice party, a celebration, a rallying of the team, it's all good. And it's especially fun to know that whatever goes on there, you have the real answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 15, 2024 • 12min
Where Should We Turn?
After Lincoln was assassinated on Good Friday, a lot of pastors dedicated their Easter sermons to this national tragedy. One pastor used 1 Peter 1:21, "...that your faith and hope might be in God" as a reminder that in times of prosperity and despair, there is one only place to turn. We need to turn there again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
