Mike Slater – Jan 21, 2020

America 250: Faith & The Founders

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Mike Slater explores the vital role faith played in the nation’s founding with historians Daniel Dreisbach and Steve Deace. Together, they examine the religious convictions that influenced the Founders, the principles that shaped America’s constitutional framework, and the enduring connection between faith and liberty. This thought-provoking conversation offers historical insight into how the nation’s spiritual foundations continue to impact American culture and governance today.

The Return Of American Values

Mike Slater brings together Eric Metaxas, Seth Gruber, and Billy Hallowell to explore the cultural and moral foundations they believe shaped the United States. The panel discusses how faith, tradition, and civic virtue intersect with today’s political and social debates, and why those principles are increasingly contested in modern public life. Through candid discussion and differing perspectives, the episode examines what “American values” mean today and whether they can be revived in a rapidly changing cultural landscape.

Compassion Collapse: America’s Empathy Crisis

Mike Slater sits down with Gad Saad to explore the collapse of empathy in modern America and the cultural forces driving division, resentment, and emotional exhaustion. They also discuss Saad’s new book and why he believes reclaiming reason, resilience, and truth is essential to restoring a healthy society.

Who Is The Devil?

In this special episode of Politics By Faith, Mike Slater explores one of history’s oldest and most important questions: Who is the Devil? From the biblical backstory of Satan to the ways evil disguises itself in modern politics and culture, Mike examines how spiritual deception operates in today’s world—and how people of faith can recognize it before it’s too late.

Politics By Faith: The War On Christianity

Mike Slater sits down with Mark Driscoll and Andrew Klavan for a candid conversation about the growing cultural and political hostility toward Christianity in America. From media narratives and government overreach to attacks on traditional values and religious freedom, the trio explores why faith has become a target in modern society—and what Christians can do to stand firm without losing hope.

The Meaning Of Motherhood

In this episode of Politics by Faith, Mike Slater explores the deeper meaning of motherhood beyond modern cultural narratives, examining its spiritual, societal, and personal significance. He reflects on how faith shapes the understanding of a mother’s role and why it remains foundational to both family and civilization. Slater challenges listeners to reconsider what motherhood truly represents in today’s world.