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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Feb 15, 2023 • 37min
Has A New Cold War Already Begun?
Are you prepared for a Cold War with China? Or, maybe we are we already in one.War has been the norm of human existence, from the Native Americans to the Vikings to Joshua and the Canaanites. We have, however, lived relatively peaceful lives, so how do we prepare for a return to the norm? Good thing Luke tells us exactly what we need to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 15, 2023 • 8min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Are you the "Sorry-for-me" or the Stoic?
I would say these are the two most prevalent coping mechanisms against suffering. The problem with both of these views is they can cut you off from your own heart and from loving other people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 14, 2023 • 8min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Do you Avoid or Anticipate Suffering?
We start our journey of seeing how different religions and worldviews deal with the problem of suffering. Most people have created their own coping mechanisms with a mix of all of these. Today, do you avoid or anticipate? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 13, 2023 • 5min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Why Does God Allow Suffering?
A fundamental question. Do you have an answer to it? We're going to explain how every major world religion deals with suffering, and then we'll explain how the Bible responds to suffering. You decide which you find most complete.Day 1: Should God have two laws of nature, one for the wicked and one for the righteous? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 10, 2023 • 4min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: "...but God"
"...but God"It's one thing to remember who a people were thousands of years ago before God intervened, but who were YOU before God intervened? Remember that. And remember you are his "poiema". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 9, 2023 • 31min
IDENTITY POLITICS: Overcoming Victimhood Mentality
A core aspect of identity politics is adopting a victimhood mentality. However, some of the biggest movers and shakers in African American history saw through this. Mike Slater looks back on the Tulsa Race Massacre and tells the story that the 1619 Project fails to explain. All of this helps provide a better perspective on victimhood mentality in an effort to overcome it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 9, 2023 • 4min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: "Ask Your Father..."
We are to remember our history so we don't repeat the same mistakes, so we remain calm, so we don't get taken out during times of suffering, and so we can teach our kids the things they never saw. Without rituals of remembrance, we're doomed to forget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 8, 2023 • 5min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Remember the "Bread of Distress"
It's one thing to remember when times are good, or to keep calm when times are easy, but what about in the height of suffering? Nothing could stop these two brothers in Poland from "remembering". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 7, 2023 • 32min
Chinese Balloons Over America
So a Chinese spy balloon traversed America and the Biden administration was just hoping no one noticed. Then Larry in Montana looked up and saw it. What damage could this balloon have done to us? We'll tell the surprisingly fascinating history of balloons in the military. And we'll talk about secrets and surveillance in the Bible. And we'll wrap up with some peace from Hannah's prayer in 1 Samuel 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 7, 2023 • 5min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Keep Calm and Remember On
George Washington knew that wisdom lead to peace and calm. But what brought wisdom? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
