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 20, 2022 • 23min
Seasonal Blues: Managing The Emotional Weight of Christmas?
Christmas isn't always a time of happiness. Maybe a loved ones died this year, or you just lost your job, or you are losing your health. There is a lot of pain always in life, and Christmas can often make it worse.If this applies to you this year, this episode is for you. Let's lament. Let's learn from Jonah and Elijah. Let's hunger and thirst for righteousness. Let's forget about happiness and find joy. Let's sing "It is well with my soul". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 20, 2022 • 4min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Why did Jesus come to earth?
In this Christmas Week Edition we explore why Jesus came to earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 19, 2022 • 5min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Getting In The TRUE Christmas Spirit
Have you ever heard of Niatirb? CS Lewis wrote about this mystical town Niatirb (Britain spelled backward) where most people celebrate Exmas. A few still celebrate Crissman. Which do you celebrate? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 18, 2022 • 55min
The Book of Genesis
We seem a bit lost in our country. And like every sports movie where the team loses their way, it's time we get back to basics. And what better place to start than "in the beginning"? In this special, we talk about the men of Genesis. We then build a conviction about creation. And end with how Adam, Sodom and Noah could possibly be relevant to us today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 16, 2022 • 11min
Human Trafficking: A Forever Problem (TV)
Mike Slater recently recorded a television special for The First TV detailing the horrors of human trafficking. During this special, he broke down the societal impacts of trafficking in America today and how culture lifts up the evils of it without even knowing. What can be learned from all this? Mike turns to Exodus 1:16 for perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 16, 2022 • 5min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Life IS NOT What You Possess
Set your mind on heavenly things and not the pagan matters of material possession. The fifth biggest lie that you are told is that what you possess is what defines you. That’s simply not true. Mike Slater wraps up the five biggest lies series with this important truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 15, 2022 • 41min
TikTok: China's Weapon of Destruction
A bill has been introduced to ban the Chinese spyware app TikTok. Tiktok is melting the brains of our children and the communists in China are doing it on purpose. We are a distracted people when we could be an intentional and consecrated people. Let us not follow the path of the ancient judge Samson. Will we learn from his story and overcome this psychological warfare from the enemy against our kids? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 15, 2022 • 5min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Tolerance, A Not-So-Noble Virtue
Have you ever been told that tolerance in a noble virtue? Not so fast, says Mike Slater. This is the fourth out of the five biggest lies you’re being told in society today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 14, 2022 • 28min
Breaking Santa - Part II: Why There is No Santa In Our Home
Part two of our Christmas spectacular: Why there is no Santa in the Slater Home. We'll share the true story of Santa and compare that to Emmanuel. Why have a cheap substitute when you have the real thing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 14, 2022 • 5min
MORNING MOTIVATIONAL: Man Is Not Good
Thank you for listening to the morning motivational this week. By now, you know that the truth is not relative and life isn’t random. The next lie you’re told frequently is that man is basically good. Mike Slater dives into scripture and explains why the opposite is true. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
