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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Mar 7, 2023 • 8min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Happy Are Those Who Mourn, What it is NOT
The second Beatitude is "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." In other words, "Happy are the sad." What? How can this be? Today we'll talk about 5 things this does NOT mean. For instance, this does NOT mean "Time heals all wounds."PBF is sponsored by the Public Square app. Download the app today and connect with freedom-loving Americans that share your values. Visit https://publicsq.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 6, 2023 • 8min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Happy Are Those Who Mourn, Not of this world
The second Beatitude is "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." In other words, "Happy are the sad." What? How can this be? Today we'll talk about the biggest lie a majority of our country believes. And remember, "If Jesus preached the same message ministers preach today, He would never have been crucified.”PBF is sponsored by the Public Square app. Download the app today and connect with freedom-loving Americans that share your values. Visit https://publicsq.com today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 5, 2023 • 14min
Was Jesus Christ A Socialist?
Was Jesus a socialist? Our latest TV special was about taxes, how politicians will always want more, it’ll never be enough, they’ll always find new ways to take from you and yet THEY are never the greedy ones. In the last segment here, we debunked the claim that Jesus was a socialist, and therefore you should vote for higher taxes and a bigger government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 3, 2023 • 5min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: POOR IN SPIRIT, How to get it
There's only one way to become more poor in spirit. But there are a few ways to know you're becoming it. Let us get to the point where we can say "Nothing in my hand I bring, simply to the cross I cling.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 2, 2023 • 37min
Fox, Dominion, and Election Integrity
Dominion Voting Systems is suing Fox News for $1.6 BILLION for defamation. We will explain what's going on here. The big lesson is the importance of being able to hear "the hard truth". Paul didn't hold back when he almost got into a shipwreck, and Joshua didn't hold back when Achan's family failed to tell him what needed to be said. We must be people who love the truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 2, 2023 • 7min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: POOR IN SPIRIT, What it looks like
Let's look to Gideon, Moses, David, Isaiah, Peter and of course Jesus for inspiration. To be poor in spirit is "this tremendous awareness of our utter nothingness as we come face to face with God." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 1, 2023 • 5min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: POOR IN SPIRIT, What it means
The greek word Jesus used for "poor" means "one who is bent or folded, utterly destitute." It is someone who is so poor, they are reduced to begging. They are completely unable to provide on their own and can only rely on the gifts of others. It also means "to be thoroughly frightened, to cower down or hide one's self for fear." If you want to enter the Kingdom of Heaven, this is where you start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 28, 2023 • 28min
Digging For The Root Of Anxiety
WW3, economic depression, the CDC says girls are "engulfed in a growing wave of sadness, violence and trauma.” Geez. There's so much anxiety, moms are micro-dosing mushrooms! What is really going on here? Why is every "remedy" so badly missing the mark? We'll look at Ovid's Metamorpehses, and look at Jacob, Hannah and Haman in the Bible to help us get to the root of our anxiety, and then, root it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 28, 2023 • 4min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: POOR IN SPIRIT, What it is not
What does it mean to be "poor in spirit"? First, we need to go over the 4 things it is not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 27, 2023 • 6min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Beatitude: Poor In Spirit
We're going to take the week to break down the very first Beatitude. What does it mean to be "poor in spirit"? It's the first one for a reason. In a culture that is obsessed with SELF-esteem, SELF-reliance, SELF-confidence and SELF-expression, and all you have to do is believe in yourSELF, being poor in spirit is a huge relief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
