Politics By Faith w/Mike Slater

A poetry reading on this Christmas Eve, from the great T.S. Eliot. He starts by quoting a Christmas sermon from 1622 and then ends with a line I hope to think of every day this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The lights are up, the sales are relentless, and “Christmas” is everywhere—but is Jesus? In this special holiday episode, Mike Slater asks the question every serious Christian has to face: How do we celebrate the birth of the King when the culture has turned His day into a frenzy of consumerism, sentimentality, and mandatory cheer? From Black Friday to office parties, from “Happy Holidays” to the war-on-Christmas noise, Mike cuts through the tinsel to talk about what it really looks like to keep holy days in a holiday world—without becoming a Grinch, retreating to a bunker, or pretending the tension doesn't exist. Practical, honest, and rooted in Scripture, this is Politics by Faith for the most wonderful—and most challenging—time of the year. This is part two of two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The lights are up, the sales are relentless, and “Christmas” is everywhere—but is Jesus? In this special holiday episode, Mike Slater asks the question every serious Christian has to face: How do we celebrate the birth of the King when the culture has turned His day into a frenzy of consumerism, sentimentality, and mandatory cheer? From Black Friday to office parties, from “Happy Holidays” to the war-on-Christmas noise, Mike cuts through the tinsel to talk about what it really looks like to keep holy days in a holiday world—without becoming a Grinch, retreating to a bunker, or pretending the tension doesn't exist. Practical, honest, and rooted in Scripture, this is Politics by Faith for the most wonderful—and most challenging—time of the year. This is part one of two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Slater pulls back the curtain on the invisible war raging around us every single day. Joined by two of today's most trusted voices—renowned pastor and bestselling author Dr. Tony Evans and cultural commentator and Daily Wire host Andrew Klavan—they dive deep into the reality of spiritual warfare and what it actually looks like in 2025. From demonic strongholds masquerading as cultural trends to the personal battles fought in our minds, homes, and families, this episode exposes the enemy's tactics and equips viewers with biblical truth that works. This is Part 2 of 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Slater pulls back the curtain on the invisible war raging around us every single day. Joined by two of today's most trusted voices—renowned pastor and bestselling author Dr. Tony Evans and cultural commentator and Daily Wire host Andrew Klavan—they dive deep into the reality of spiritual warfare and what it actually looks like in 2025. From demonic strongholds masquerading as cultural trends to the personal battles fought in our minds, homes, and families, this episode exposes the enemy's tactics and equips viewers with biblical truth that works. This is Part 1 of 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Homeland Security quoted a line from Thomas Paine's "American Crisis". This post from DHS reminded me that it is almost the 249th anniversary of George Washington crossing the Delaware. We should understand Revelation 6, which Paine referenced in his essay and which was read to the men in Washington's Army. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two topics on today's podcast: I love when the Appeal To Heaven flag returns to the news. Also, too many families know what the Reiner family went through with an addict son. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Western culture didn't collapse overnight—it was hollowed out, piece by piece. What was once shaped by Scripture, natural law, and a shared moral imagination has been replaced by a new orthodoxy that celebrates confusion, mocks restraint, and calls evil good. What we call “progress” is often just the oldest rebellion in fresh packaging. The idols have new names, the altars glow with screens, and the priests wear lab coats or rainbow pins, but the script is ancient: exchange the truth of God for a lie, worship the creature rather than the Creator, and call it freedom. Mike Slater takes a hard look at today's madness through the unflinching lens of “it has all happened before”—and what Scripture actually says about a civilization that keeps choosing the same dead-end road. This is part two of two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Western culture didn't collapse overnight—it was hollowed out, piece by piece. What was once shaped by Scripture, natural law, and a shared moral imagination has been replaced by a new orthodoxy that celebrates confusion, mocks restraint, and calls evil good. What we call “progress” is often just the oldest rebellion in fresh packaging. The idols have new names, the altars glow with screens, and the priests wear lab coats or rainbow pins, but the script is ancient: exchange the truth of God for a lie, worship the creature rather than the Creator, and call it freedom. Mike Slater takes a hard look at today's madness through the unflinching lens of “it has all happened before”—and what Scripture actually says about a civilization that keeps choosing the same dead-end road. This is part one of one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your Chriamas service might mention Isaiah 9, calling Jesus the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. That's great, but I have never heard the REST of Isaiah 9 quoted.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Media today doesn't just blur facts—it distorts morality. From a young age, children are told that good and evil are relative, even reversed. Another “kids' movie” came out teaching that villains are the heroes. In a world bent on confusion, our goal is to find moral clarity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A listener brought up this wonderful scene of accountability from George Bailey. Also, how can we "Take heed" and not be choked out by the "cares of the world" in this busy season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even if you've seen it 100 times or if you've only seen bits and pieces, watch all of It's A Wonderful Life this weekend. And don't wait until Christmas to watch it. Let it inform your entire Christmas season starting now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abraham Davenport was a member of the founding generation. When everyone around him thought Jesus was coming back, and I mean thought he was coming back that second, Davenport didn't change a thing. We should have a similar posture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A sailor on the Mayflower, not one of the Pilgrims, boasted about his health and mocked the sickly Pilgrims. Then, he got what was coming to him. We must learn the lesson his fellow sailors learned: to thank God for all things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American education was once built on Scripture and truth. Today, public schools push explicit sex-ed, gender ideology, and anti-Christian worldviews while erasing our biblical heritage. This episode exposes how government overreach, teachers' unions, and activist curricula have corrupted the classroom—and why millions of parents are fighting back From the explosive rise of classical Christian schools and homeschooling to practical steps your family can take, Mike Slater lays out the biblical vision for education that forms hearts, minds, and souls for Christ. This is part two of a two-part episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American education was once built on Scripture and truth. Today, public schools push explicit sex-ed, gender ideology, and anti-Christian worldviews while erasing our biblical heritage. This episode exposes how government overreach, teachers' unions, and activist curricula have corrupted the classroom—and why millions of parents are fighting back From the explosive rise of classical Christian schools and homeschooling to practical steps your family can take, Mike Slater lays out the biblical vision for education that forms hearts, minds, and souls for Christ. This is part one of a two-part episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Adams Thanksgiving Proclamation read, "I HAVE therefore thought fit to recommend that Wednesday the Ninth Day of May next be observed throughout the United States, as a day of Solemn Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer". Humiliation? What is humiliation and why is this a part of Thanksgiving?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine the scene of the Pilgrims departing Holland. If you were their pastor, what advice would you give? Fortunately, we know what John Robinson wrote these brave Pilgrims. Their pastor recited Ezra 8, a beautiful parallel to our Pilgrims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bible often rebukes people for eating raisin cakes. What's the big deal with raisin cakes? Am I not allowed to eat pie or fruitcake this Thanksgiving? And what does this have to do with our Pilgrims? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this thought-provoking episode of Politics By Faith, Mike Slater dives into the heart of a timeless question: What is the American Dream? Exploring its historical roots and modern interpretations, Mike unpacks how this concept has shaped the nation's identity and values. Drawing from biblical principles, he examines whether the pursuit of prosperity, freedom, and opportunity aligns with a faith-driven life. Through engaging stories and insights from key historical figures, Mike challenges us to redefine the American Dream in a way that honors spiritual purpose. This is part two of a two-part episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this thought-provoking episode of Politics By Faith, Mike Slater dives into the heart of a timeless question: What is the American Dream? Exploring its historical roots and modern interpretations, Mike unpacks how this concept has shaped the nation's identity and values. Drawing from biblical principles, he examines whether the pursuit of prosperity, freedom, and opportunity aligns with a faith-driven life. Through engaging stories and insights from key historical figures, Mike challenges us to redefine the American Dream in a way that honors spiritual purpose. This is part one of a two-part episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I love our Pilgrims. I love their story, their courage, their virtue. We need to have a constant connection with these amazing people more than just once a year. Today, let's celebrate the historic document "The Mayflower Compact". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gavin Newsom is preparing to run for President. In fact, he's been preparing to do so his whole life. Mike Slater joined I'm Right with Jesse Kelly on The First TV to discuss Newsom's background. Mike also draws back on Isaiah for some perspective on a potential President Gavin Newsom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I love the reaction Jillian Michaels has to the truth of Jesus' existence. So many people think that Jesus didn't even exist, that he was like the Tooth Fairy. But when people hear the truth, what a joy to see the scales fall from their eyes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TDS Violence: The DegeneratesSome details about the would-be Trump assassin came out, and it's too predictable. There is too much degeneracy in our culture today. It all has to be rooted out.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the rise of Islam, antisemitism and communism, that begs the question: what is the future for religion in America? Mike Slater investigates, using history as a guide. Megan Basham is Mike's guest in part two of this two-part episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the rise of Islam, antisemitism and communism, that begs the question: what is the future for religion in America? Mike Slater investigates, using history as a guide. Connor Tomlinson is Mike's guest in part one of this two-part episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is our responsibility to upend the entire economic order of America to accommodate for people's laziness? And, what is our duty to praise God for anything we're ever capable of doing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 years ago, before I was a Christian, my friend handed me a book by Dr. Frank Turek. I think about this book all the time. It turns out the author was Charlie Kirk's mentor and spoke at Berkeley the other day amidst the violence. Here is our interview with Dr. Turek on ontology, spistomology and theodicy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Adams said the Constitution is only for a moral and religious people. I believe the same is true of Capitalism, and the further we get away from our Christian roots, the more everything crumbles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York City has a new mayor and his name is Zohran Mamdani. What does this man truly believe? Robert Spencer wrote the book on Mamdani and he joins Mike Slater to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is a mission of the Christian to fight Communism. Christians were Karl's number one enemy. And Communism is back in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zohran Mamdani has been elected Mayor of New York City. What will actually happen under his regime? Mike Slater takes a deep dive with Caroline Downey of the National Review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Antidepressant use has skyrocketed in America. Mike Slater digs into the why behind it all. Are these antidepressants being overprescribed? What can people do about it? Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring joins Mike to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why has mental health gotten so bad in America? Are new treatments coming? Mike Slater and Dr. William J. Walsh discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for my annual lament as to what our holy days have become. But the good news is, we can reclaim them right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is not a sign of a healthy nation. How can we reverse the trend of more people relying on the government dole and return to the way God wants us to help each other? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is ANTIFA? Is it an idea like Joe Biden suggested many years ago? Or is it something more? Who funds ANTIFA? Mike Slater answers those questions alongside Seamus Bruner of the Government Accountability Institute. This is part one of two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are rival religions to Christianity that pose threats. One is obvious and another is not so obvious. Mike Slater dives in alongside Julio Rosas. This is part two of two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Atlantic wrote a hit piece on Pete Hegseth, calling him a Holy Warrior. She said his introduction of Christian principles is a departure from how previous military leaders have led the military. She's wrong. And if he can lead an organization of 3 million people this way, we have no excuse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the Sermon on The Mount, Jesus says "Blessed Are The Peacemakers." This line has been used to describe President Trump's foreign peace deals. What does the bit of scripture really mean? Mike Slater breaks it down after setting the stage with Hugo Gurdon of the Washington Examiner. This is part two of a two-part episode on The First TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump has solidified his legacy as a peacemaker. Mike Slater goes through some of the most important peace deals made under Trump alongside Mike Baker, host of the President's Daily Brief podcast. This is part one of a two-part episode on The First TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlie was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would have been his 32nd birthday. His wife said 5 profound statements in about 40 seconds. We break them down in today's episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore the intersection of faith, politics, and the escalating crime crisis in this compelling episode. Mike Slater delves into the root causes of rising crime rates, examining societal, policy, and moral perspectives through a faith-based lens. Join us for a thoughtful discussion on how values and governance shape solutions to this pressing issue. This is Part II of II. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore the intersection of faith, politics, and the escalating crime crisis in this compelling episode. Mike Slater delves into the root causes of rising crime rates, examining societal, policy, and moral perspectives through a faith-based lens. Join us for a thoughtful discussion on how values and governance shape solutions to this pressing issue. This is Part I of II. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our founding fathers and grandfathers knew the Bible deeply in their minds and souls. How can you hear the words of George Washington and Patrick Henry's most famous speech and come to any other conclusion?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bad Bunny will be performing at the Super Bowl halftime show. He's one of the most-streamed artists in America. He's awful and nothing he creates should be allowed in your home or in your kids' brains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many are saying that America is in the middle of a Christian revival. Is that true? Mike Slater and Megan Basham of The Daily Wire discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America appears to be in the middle of a Christian revival, ignited in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination. What exactly is a revival? Mike Slater discuses with Dr. Joe Rigney, Pastor at Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I've never heard this line before in the Bible, but in this time of revival, I pray that more people come to realize it's true. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices