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.
Pastor Douglas Wilson has been one of the most outspoken defenders of Christianity in America. He even preached at the Pentagon. Pastor Wilson joins Mike Slater to discuss the concept of America being a Christian nation. Mike then cites quotes from America’s Founders to make the point.
What does separation of church and state really mean? Mike Slater draws on inspiration from the founders and the late-Voddie Baucham to debunk modern liberal lies. He then gets reaction from Dr. Matthew Spalding from Hillsdale College.
Mike Slater examines whether America was founded as a Christian nation, weighing the founders’ biblical influences, their Christian worldview, and the clear Christian principles woven into the nation’s early laws, education, and moral framework. He explores what Scripture says about nations, rulers, and the role of God’s people in public life, while addressing today’s cultural battles over faith in government and society.
There are silent addictions destroying men, especially within the church. Mike Slater identifies this addiction and talks about how to overcome it with Carl Thomas.
The New York Times just admitted something very serious. Mike Slater applauds them for it and goes through the article. All this ties into addiction and why it’s a sin.
Mike Slater confronts addiction not as a mere personal failing or isolated crisis, but as a profound expression of our shared human brokenness—our innate cravings for power, escape, approval, and false gods that play out in politics, culture, and the soul. Through a biblical lens, the show explores how these addictive patterns fuel national division, idolatrous ideologies, and spiritual bondage, while offering the redemptive hope of faith as the true path to freedom and sober allegiance to the Kingdom.
Christians are being targeted by emotional manipulation campaigns from the left. Are they working? How do Christians prepare themselves for the next one? Pastor Michael Clary joins Mike Slater to break it all down.
What is the meaning of life? That’s a deep question that the bible has answers to. Pastor Tom Ascol wrote a book about it. He joins Mike Slater to discuss.
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.
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