Every day we wake up to a new chapter of political turmoil that leaves us angry, confused, and more than a little concerned for the future of our country.
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.
You’ll be amazed at what the Bible and our very own history have to say about where we are today.
Enlightening, insightful, reassuring, and 100% unique – Politics By Faith.
Ben Shapiro said that facts don’t care about your feelings. Alex Marlow says feelings don’t care about your facts. Mike Slater does a deep dive on these concepts.
In this episode of Politics By, Mike Slater welcomes Pastor Tom Ascol for a thoughtful conversation centered on his newest book, which explores living faithfully amid cultural and spiritual challenges in contemporary America. Drawing from biblical wisdom and historical insight, Ascol contrasts widespread societal perceptions shaped by media and ideology with the unchanging reality of God’s truth and providence. Listeners will gain clarity on navigating deception, corruption, and moral confusion through a faith-based lens that prioritizes Scripture over fleeting narratives. The discussion offers encouraging perspective and practical motivation for Christians seeking to stand firm in turbulent times.
In this episode of Politics by Faith, we explore the concept of weaponized empathy—how emotional appeals to compassion are increasingly exploited in political discourse to manipulate well-meaning believers and advance agendas that may contradict biblical principles. From selective outrage over suffering that serves ideological goals to guilt-driven calls for policies framed as “Christian love,” this tactic preys on the faithful’s God-given capacity for mercy, turning it into a tool for control rather than genuine charity. Join us as we examine scriptural discernment, real-world examples from culture and politics, and practical ways Christians can respond with wisdom, truth, and balanced compassion without falling into emotional manipulation.
What is Justice? What is Judgment? What are these things and how do they get confused with each other? Mike Slater discerns between both and gets analysis from Pastor Michael Clary.
Mike Slater examines the stark contrast between worldly justice systems—often flawed by human bias, political agendas, and incomplete accountability—and God’s perfect, eternal judgment that weighs the heart and ultimate truth. Drawing from biblical principles and current events, the discussion highlights how earthly courts and policies can fail to deliver true righteousness, leaving believers anxious amid injustice, while divine judgment promises impartiality, mercy for the repentant, and accountability for all. Listeners are encouraged to find peace not in relying on fallible human institutions, but in trusting God’s sovereign authority over every ruler, law, and outcome.
Death is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to be the ending. What does the bible teach about life, death and eternity? Mike Slater discusses with Wittenberg University President Christian Brady.
Former U.S. Senator and university president Ben Sasse faced a stage-four pancreatic cancer diagnosis in late 2025—a stark “death sentence” that forced him to confront mortality head-on. Instead of despair, he embraced family, faith, and resurrection hope, transforming his final days into a powerful testimony of purposeful living. Mike Slater, host of Politics By Faith, draws inspiration from Sasse’s journey to show how facing death reorients priorities away from fleeting pursuits toward what lasts forever. Blending this real-life story with timeless wisdom literature from Scripture, the special reveals how an eternal mindset brings deeper joy, love, and faithfulness in Christ.
The Chinese Communist Party is ramping up Christian persecution and arrests. Steven W. Mosher is an expert on all this. He joins Mike Slater to break down what’s going on.
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