Politics By Faith: The Heavens & God’s Grand Design

Wars of the World: The Iran Issue

Mike Slater and guests consider the situation involving Iran within the broader context of global conflict and human strife. It examines general scriptural principles related to nations, rulers, war, and peace. The discussion reflects on what a biblical perspective might offer regarding God’s sovereignty and a faithful response to such matters.

Is America A Christian Nation?

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.

America’s Addiction & The Human Condition

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.

Politics By Faith: Perception vs Reality

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.

Politics By Faith: The Weaponization Of Empathy

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.

Politics By Faith: The Judgment System

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.