Politics By Faith w/Mike Slater (The First Digital Inc.)

Many people in society have let money become a master of their life. However, Matthew 6:24 says that "no one can serve two masters." Mike Slater dives into what this means for America as it enters into a period of economic turmoil. Plus, some perspective from Christian economist Dave Arnott on what the bible says about money.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happened to Silicon Valley Bank and are more major banks going to collapse, too? Did SVB being Woke have anything to do with their collapse? We'll explain what happened and then get to the root of what's really going on here. If only we could learn from King Nebuchadnezzar what happens when you serve two masters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

The Bible is very clear that we should pray for everyone in authority. Also, we would all rather have this victory in 2024 than to have Trump won reelection in 2020. May this be a reminder that we should always trust God's ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American and biblical history is full of trials and tribulations. Mike Slater argues that those uncomfortable situations are what led to greatness throughout history. Fast-forward to today, where the ruling class has become too comfortable being comfortable. As a result, the United States has a crime crisis on its hands. How is comfort and crime related? And what can you do to overcome it. Those are the answers Mike Slater provides in this edition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This trade "war" (it's not a war, that's propaganda) may seem chaotic and arbitrary and inconsistent, but it's not. There's a plan and a purpose.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you believe the Darwinian Evolution view of man, you'll logically get to a pretty racist place. if you believe the Biblical worldview, you won't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What an incredible political moment we're living in. What in the world are the Democrats going to do? They have no good answer out of this mess; a mess that was caused by Pride. We too can avoid pickles like this in our own lives if we beat down Pride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many conservatives spent a year criticizing America for being involved with Russia and Ukraine and focusing on Ukraine's borders. But now, we're told we need to care about Israel's borders? Why is Israel different from Ukraine? Why is Israel different from anywhere else on earth? And why should Christians care? These are the questions we're going to answer this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every day we seem to 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Donald Trump is leading in the polls and on the issues, but now is not the time to get cocky, says Mike Slater. There is still a lot of time between now and election day for Democrats to concoct a dirty scheme. In this special, Mike reveals the three keys to victory for Trump and looks at some of the biggest challenges in his road back to the White House. Trump's campaign spokesperson Karoline Leavitt and Vivek Ramaswamy both join the show to explain the Trump blueprint. Sean Spicer is also onboard to discuss changes at the RNC and behind the scenes moves to be aware of. Plus, how Christians should approach voting in the 2024 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you ever feel discouraged by what looks like an insurmountable evil, remember that Zacheriah told us there are four blacksmiths ready to fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A progressive listener asked me this question on my Sirius/XM show on Friday. It's clearly his last "argument" after all of his other ones have failed. Fortunately, someone else called in with the perfect answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The governments of the west have been weaponized against the people. Now, in part two of this two part special, Mike Slater learns of weaponization taking place overseas from Breitbart's Oliver Lane. He then speaks with a pastor who had his own government turned against him. Plus, biblical perspective on this issue. For more content like this, subscribe to the Politics By Faith podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Love Of Money Is... In light of the second biggest bank failure in American history, this week we're going to talk about money, and how to avoid the love of it. That love is the root of all kinds of evil and the cause of so much grief and sorrow. I don't want any more grief and sorrow about money. If you want to stop, too, we must start with Paul's message to Timothy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morning Motivation: Preach The Gospel, and ALWAYS Use Words There's a popular Christianese expression that St. Francis of Assisi did NOT say, "Preach the Gospel, and if necessary, use words". That's not Biblical at all. And in today's time, it's essential to get it right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two guys called in yesterday, from GA and PA, who both felt called to put their lives on hold and drive supplies to North Carolina. It was inspiring and a reminder for me, as it says in Titus, to be zealous for good works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the longest amount of time you have been patient? Have you been patient for longer than Jeremiah was? "Again and again" he warned people what was coming, and they never listened. Can you relate? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When things get really bad in this country, where will we turn? Hosea has a beautiful moment in the midst of God's judgment against Israel that I pray is also true for us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump has made his cabinet selections for his second term. In this special, Mike Slater goes through those selections and reveals his top picks and speaks to Dr Sebastian Gorka, who will be joining Trump's White House team. Senator Ron Johnson also joins the show with some insight on the Senate confirmation process of these appointees. Plus, a look behind the scenes with Sean Spicer, who served in the first Trump term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't let anyone get away with this misconception again. Thomas Jefferson did NOT mean that the church will have no influence in government. He meant that the government will have no control over the affairs of the church. We got it completely backward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've gone through the cases for and against Donald Trump in 2024. In this edition, we'll hear from former Trump officials Sebastian Gorka and Sean Spicer on what's ahead. Mike Slater also gets to the biblical perspective and the proper posture to take surrounding 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This has been a difficult week. Romans 11 is a difficult chapter of scripture. Making sense of the Middle East today is difficult. Paul knew how difficult this could be to understand, which is why he ended Romans 11 the way he did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If anyone is concerned that Trump didn't put his hand on the Bible, I will direct you to something he said in his inaugural speech.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congress is voting tomorrow on forcing the communists in China to sell TikTok to an American company or else it will be banned. We opened the phones on my Sirius/XM show and for the first 2 hours, every single caller was AGAINST the ban. I was surprised. I believe this says something very important about us... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Greek word for "perplexed" here means "to be at a loss". How many times a week does something happen in our country that is completely perplexing, "How could someone DO such a thing??" It's understandable to be perplexed, but it's not okay to be in despair.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a few years, almost everything you read online will be generated by AI. That is just the beginning. Every modern era has a technological innovation that changes everything. Ours is Artificial Intelligence. How will it be used? How will it be abused? What can we do knowing AI will change everything around us? Oholiab and Bezalel from Exodus can help give us some advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sends 48 migrants to Martha’s Vineyard to highlight the left’s immigration hypocrisy. In this episode, we find peace in knowing there have always been mass migrations of people, and we find inspiration in the New Testament's Aquilla and Priscilla, expelled from Rome unjustly yet always following the law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebrating ugliness is the cool thing to go on social media. Don't partake. Let your light shine before others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James says to turn your laughter into mourning. Why would he say that? The world says the opposite, "turn that frown upside down!" James says this because Jesus says those who mourn will be comforted. And that's what we're all looking for. PBF is sponsored by the Public Square app. Download the app today and connect with freedom-loving Americans that share your values. Visit https://publicsq.com today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why did the killer of Jesus want this humble man dead so badly...that he would resort to plotting his murder by crucifixion? Mike Slater investigates the mystery of the world's most significant 'true crime' of all time. SPECIAL EPISODE: THE KILLING OF JESUS  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thoughts On DeSantis and The Campaign I sat down to share some thoughts on DeSantis' faith, but I want to save that because listening to DeSantis's launch and people's reactions to it made me angry. Three things flooded into my brain: Making idols, a sovereign God and Ben Franklin's advice to the founders. We have to get started on the right foot or we'll never make it to the end alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes. Yes, it is the answer. God really DID say. We don't hear enough Hebrews 10:31, but if we did, we wouldn't question if God really said or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The number one movie of 2023 was the Barbie movie. In this movie, Ken is portrayed as a weak man. This is a common theme throughout Hollywood right now. Mike Slater catches up with Kevin Sorbo, who played Hercules back in the day, for his thoughts on masculinity in entertainment. The two discuss the importance of telling the right stories about masculinity. Plus, some insight into one of the seven deadly sins: sloth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The pagans in the media are going after Pete Hegseth for sins he committed before he was saved. They don't understand Ephesians 4. Let's look at a poem from TS Eliot to highlight what it means to be "born again" or "born from above". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some of the most terrifying words in the Bible: "Depart from me. I never knew you." Of all the questions Jesus could have asked Peter, he asked "Do you love me" three times. And it might be easy for us to say "yes", but...do you really? If you don't feel in debt to him, why would you love him at all? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I noticed quite a bit of despair from many conservatives this morning. This is my attempt to speak to that despair. 1) Buck up, we need you, it's going to get worse. 2) The exposing of rot can be hard, but it's necessary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A complete conservative movement has to be more than just economic efficiency. We need to realign our sights on what "prosperity" really means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Pew survey suggests we're living on different planets. We often speak different languages. Maybe this is God's grace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis Prager gave terrible advice about men watching pornography. We can see the effect of porn on our society with what happened at a Texas ELEMENTARY school. We need to know the difference between liberty and licentiousness. Today we'll look at Ovid and Leviticus. And please, get the truth to your kids before the world does. Public Sq: Download the PublicSq. app today and connects freedom-loving Americans with the communities and business that share their values. Visit https://publicsq.com today. Patriot Gold: Call the Proud Americans of the Patriot Gold Group today. 888-617-6122 and mention Mike Slater sent you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The most important fact this week is: you're not alone. There's nothing new under the sun. We must use this reality to find peace and learn from other people's mistakes. Thank you for all the E-mails this week. They've been very helpful. Patriot Gold: Call the Proud Americans of the Patriot Gold Group today. 888-617-6122 and mention Mike Slater sent you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As much as the media wants it to be, race is not to blame for the death of Tyre Nichols. So what is? Also, what is our duty to obey the police? And what should we demand of police in return? Paul, who lived and died under Nero, makes it very clear.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosea talks about how Israel has stumbled. This puts it very nicely. There's one reason why they've stumbled and there's one way back to sanity. I think the same is true for us, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Make an IDENTITY based goal: "I'm the kind of person who ______". Start there, and you'll have a chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our media is no longer fueled by the truth. It's only mission...clicks. They will stop at nothing to create absurd headlines & stories (like Donald Trump with prostitutes in Moscow) and massive amounts of people run with it assuming it's true. Today we'll share two viral tiktoks to prove this point and bring it back to the false prophet Hananiah to prove there's nothing new under the sun. Public Sq: Download the PublicSq. app today and connects freedom-loving Americans with the communities and business that share their values. Visit https://publicsq.com today. Patriot Gold: Call the Proud Americans of the Patriot Gold Group today. 888-617-6122 and mention Mike Slater sent you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We not only want to know the end of the study, but we also want to know it now. But God wants you to wait. Dont eat the apple when it's still green. Public Sq: Download the PublicSq. app today and connects freedom-loving Americans with the communities and business that share their values. Visit https://publicsq.com today. Patriot Gold: Call the Proud Americans of the Patriot Gold Group today. 888-617-6122 and mention Mike Slater sent you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The President of El Salvador said MS-13 was engaging in Satanic child sacrifice. To me, this is rock bottom. But maybe it's not. Maybe what we're allowing is worse. How do we solve it? Well, point 1 of his Economic Plan is a good start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WW3, economic depression, the CDC says girls are "engulfed in a growing wave of sadness, violence and trauma.” Geez. There's so much anxiety, moms are micro-dosing mushrooms! What is really going on here? Why is every "remedy" so badly missing the mark? We'll look at Ovid's Metamorpehses, and look at Jacob, Hannah and Haman in the Bible to help us get to the root of our anxiety, and then, root it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the main goals in the next 10 months is to not let the hysterical make you hysterical. They're going to throw everything at you to get you to fall. But our house is built on a rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The left is lying to scare our veterans. Do they really think Trump is going to take healthcare away from our veterans? We can't unify on wanting to fix the VA? One symptom of TDS is a hatred of unity. We need to focus on the most important thing to unify around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fear of COVID revealed that the Church in America has not taught enough about the afterlife. But, it's not too late (if you're reaching this now) to know the truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I thought Trump and JD's interaction with Zelenskyy was delightful. It's a reminder that we need to be bold when speaking the truth, like Micaiah was to King Ahab. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COVID started 5 years ago this week. We missed a major opportunity to preach the Gospel during this time, but it's never too late to learn the most important lesson from COVID. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump announced his tariff plan for every nation in the world. The media, of course, is going nuts, unnecessarily scaring everyone. This is a great time to be reminded of God's promises in times of uncertainty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Society has a materialism problem. We constantly go out and buy stuff, but it's never really enough. Fortunately for you, that's a tale as old as time and there are answers to help overcome it. But you have to be willing to listen. Mike Slater and Delano Squires strike the root of financial discontent in an effort to provide you perspective.  Please support our sponsors... Public Sq: Download the PublicSq. app today and connects freedom-loving Americans with the communities and business that share their values. Visit https://publicsq.com today. Patriot Gold: Call the Proud Americans of the Patriot Gold Group today. 888-617-6122 and mention Mike Slater sent you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Around half of Christians don't vote at all. This needs to change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How should you respond if you are unjustly accused of something? What is the Christian response to persecution? Trump says he's the victim of a witch hunt, so we go back to the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 to find parallels and finish with a powerful scripture from Lamentations that is a must-read if you've ever been falsely accused. Public Sq: Download the PublicSq. app today and connects freedom-loving Americans with the communities and business that share their values. Visit https://publicsq.com today. Patriot Gold: Call the Proud Americans of the Patriot Gold Group today. 888-617-6122 and mention Mike Slater sent you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To be a man of mourning does not mean you walk around like Eeyore all the time. There's a nuance between being sorrowful, but not miserable. I pray you have a weekend of mourning. PBF is sponsored by the Public Square app. Download the app today and connect with freedom-loving Americans that share your values. Visit https://publicsq.com today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you waited to vote until election day, that's great. Get in line and stay in line. Outlast the other side. This is it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bible wrote about government corruption, from bureaucracy to downright wickedness. There's nothing new under the sun, but what does God command us to do with it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Work is not a curse. Good works include good work. We need to be, as Willaim F. Buckley said, "on the side of excellence" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning on the radio I talked about the importance of zooming out when you are feeling anxious or overwhelmed or in despair. Zoom out to find perspective and peace. But it was William, at the end of the show, while telling us the story of how he was withdrawing from Methadone, who properly finished the process. You have to zoom out, but then, don't forget to zoom back in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Last week we focused on how other religions and coping mechanisms respond to suffering. This week we'll focus on the Christian response. First point: God uses suffering to reveal our spiritual condition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The presidential ranking system is currently flawed, as extreme left-wing bias runs rampant. So it's difficult to get a straight view of who America's worst presidents really are. In this exclusive special, Mike Slater breaks from academia and finds out who the worst presidents in American history are. He's joined by Hillsdale College professor of history Dr. Paul Moreno and author Lee Smith for analysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are now in the 2024 election cycle. If the past few elections serve as an indication, things are only going to get more hectic from here. As chaos ramps up, it's important to approach it all with the right posture. Mike Slater explains the important things to consider and gives advice on how to manage election year anxiety. Mike also speaks with faith leaders who find themselves right in the thick of politics as well to see how they get through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Carville says it's inevitable that Biden will resign. I don't agree. But it is inevitable that he will die. We all will! Yet we're all so terrified of it. Today I want to share Mark Twain's view of death after the death of his 3rd child. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In light of the second biggest bank failure in American history, this week we're going to talk about money, and how to avoid the love of it. You've heard the scripture, "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth..." People overlook the "for yourselves" part.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump is the first president to be indicted, and it's on the silliest of charges motivated by blind rage.  We explain the specific legal charges and the whole back story. Then we talk about how rage will make you do very foolish things. We'll learn that lesson from Levin and Simeon, and one day the people with TDS will realize what is actually motivating them.  Public Sq: Download the PublicSq. app today and connects freedom-loving Americans with the communities and business that share their values. Visit https://publicsq.com today. Patriot Gold: Call the Proud Americans of the Patriot Gold Group today. 888-617-6122 and mention Mike Slater sent you!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For years, the losing side has challenged the validity of the election results. Democrats did it in 2016 when Trump won, and Trump himself did it as Joe Biden took office in 2020. We are constantly told that the 2020 election was the most secure in the history of our country, but still, many have concerns about some of the practices that were implemented, especially with the 2024 election around the corner. In this special, Mike Slater will speak to Liz Harrington and Ben Weingarten regarding current election integrity concerns. Mike then wraps up the show with RNC Chairman Michael Whatley, who explains what the GOP is doing to quell those concerns.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part I, Mike Slater dove into the timeline of end times and discussed whether we are in end times with Pastor Allen Jackson. In part II of the episode, Mike chats with Jack Posobiec on the political side of end times, and gets a Christian approach to the last days from Pastor Lee Cummings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"...but God" It's one thing to remember who a people were thousands of years ago before God intervened, but who were YOU before God intervened? Remember that. And remember you are his "poiema". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most Americans believe in the Hindu and Buddhist idea of Karma. But there are 3 major differences between Karma and the Christian virtue of reaping what you sow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm not suggesting we yell at people, but I support the ability to spot the lie and the boldness to call it out. The Mayor of Athens GA said we need to remember human dignity when discussing Illegal Immigration. Yes, the human dignity of the man who bashed the skull of a 22-year-old college student in his city. We can't be the ones afraid to tell the truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 75 basis points again. It's justifiably easy to feel angry amidst the uncertainty, but economic instability is a theme throughout history. The good news is, that we've been here before and will overcome it. It's all just a matter of TIME. Find inspiration through the terms 'Chronos' and 'Kairos' as you discover there is nothing new under the sun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Morning Motivation: Loving Your Enemies: GOP Edition If we can't argue well in the GOP primary, what hope do we have winning anyone else? Because the battle isn't against the other candidate, it's not even really against the Democrats. It's against something much more powerful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a week it's been in the wonderful world of global trade! Trump has put on a master class for the ages, but there are still ways to go. In the meantime, today's episode is the most important (and least talked about) thing to discuss regarding trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morning Motivation - Growing In Grace: Justification God says we need to "grow in Grace". It's so easy to skim over that command without examining it. Let's get to the bottom of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does the Bible say anything about soldiers benign an immoral profession? No. If anything, the opposite. How then could God be against war? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan Rapinoe's night didn't do the way she intended, so to her, this is proof God doesn't exist. Let's take a few minutes to find our what exactly the Bible says about this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Founders and Solemnity That's the word I now think of when I think of our founding fathers: solemnity. Today we highlight two of the signers, Robert Morris and John Hart, as an inspiration on how we should love this country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We can't be worried about people being offended when we speak the truth. Even the disciples told Jesus that what he said offended the Pharisees. They were worried that Jesus offended the Pharisees! But Paul, Peter and Isaiah tell us the only thing we should be focused on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pope Francis has approved blessings for same-sex couples. What does this decision mean? How should Christians approach it? Mike Slater gives his best interpretation and gets reaction from defrocked priest Frank Pavone as well as The Family Leader CEO Bob Vander Plaats.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first amendment comes first for a reason. America's founders understood the value of free speech, which is now under attack both in the United States and abroad. In the past decade, Democrats have wished for the government and private companies to silence political dissent. Elon Musk buying X was a blow to the censorship complex, but the fight remains. Want to get an idea of what can happen without free speech? Look no further than the United Kingdom, where Tommy Robinson has learned first-hand what it's like to be silenced. Robinson is Mike Slater's guest on this exclusive special, as is Jeffrey A. Tucker of the Brownstone Institute.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It seems a pastor was calling for violence against Elon for "stealing your Social Security check." He justified violence by quoting Jesus in Matthew 11:12, "...the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force." What does this scripture actually mean? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have the Christmas song "Joy to the World" backward, of course. We have everything backward in this world. It's not a Christmas song at all.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To begin a quote from Patrick Henry in 1775, "Gentlemen may cry, “Peace! Peace!'" but at what cost? You can't have a true peace divorced from certain things. Peace isn't the beginning. Peace is the result. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attacking doesn't work. Talking policy alone isn't enough. We need to talk policy to tell a story of who Kamala is as a commander-in-chief. We need to tell a story. And tell it boldly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why does God allow bad things to happen? The Bible has an answer for this. Today we're talking about how God uses suffering to draw us closer to him. JC Ryle said, "Affliction is one of God's medicines."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Washington knew that wisdom lead to peace and calm. But what brought wisdom? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is the grand finale of our "He Gets Us" Super Bowl analysis. Let's get to the details of that feet-washing scene from John 13 and what Jesus was doing and talking about. And should we actually be washing feet today? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Christmas Eve Eve, Charles Spurgeon preached his Christmas sermon...out of Job. He gave the people in his congregation permission to have a merry Christmas and have a feast and to thank god for his blessings. But he also gave a warning... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cold War 2.0: In a time of cold and hot wars, it's important to have the skill of discernment. We can no longer trust the elites to judge things for us. Our ruling class is often on the side of evil. In this segment from our TV Show, we give examples of this from The Science, the Supreme Court and The Media. I lament that we can’t trust these major institutions anymore. PBF is sponsored by the Public Square app. Download the app today and connect with freedom-loving Americans that share your values. Visit https://publicsq.com today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tucker Carlson said the debates in our country are between Good and Evil. But you can't say that today. In today's culture, everything is good. If you talk about evil then you're being mean. This leads to a lack of moral clarity and conviction. This has led to chaos. Let's learn from Achilles to the Puritans about when anger is righteous and when it's corrosive. Public Sq: Download the PublicSq. app today and connects freedom-loving Americans with the communities and business that share their values. Visit https://publicsq.com today. Patriot Gold: Call the Proud Americans of the Patriot Gold Group today. 888-617-6122 and mention Mike Slater sent you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No matter what persecution you're facing or surely will face, "Rejoice and be glad". As Jesus said, "Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you.” Public Sq: Download the PublicSq. app today and connects freedom-loving Americans with the communities and business that share their values. Visit https://publicsq.com today.  Patriot Gold: Call the Proud Americans of the Patriot Gold Group today. 888-617-6122 and mention Mike Slater sent you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

After Lincoln was assassinated on Good Friday, a lot of pastors dedicated their Easter sermons to this national tragedy. One pastor used 1 Peter 1:21, "...that your faith and hope might be in God" as a reminder that in times of prosperity and despair, there is one only place to turn. We need to turn there again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leviticus, the third book of the Old Testament (the Jewish Torah) reads like an instruction manual, laying out behavioral norms on morality, organized worship, and how Israel, God's Kingdom, should run its government and military. The main theme throughout this book is holiness. Mike Slater, a pastor, and a rabbi explore how the theological themes addressed in Leviticus can be interpreted and applied to today and our current struggle for objective truth, morality, freedom of religion, and freedom from an increasingly tyrannical government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices