Politics By Faith w/Mike Slater

In this episode of Politics by Faith, host Mike Slater sits down with apologist Dr. Frank Turek to tackle one of the toughest challenges to faith: the problem of evil. They explore how suffering, injustice, and moral evil can coexist with a good and all-powerful God—and what that means for politics, culture, and personal belief today. Turek offers clear, reasoned answers that cut through the confusion and point toward hope. Mike is also joined by Andrew Klavan, author of Find Me Nowhere, as well as Bill Wiese, who claimed he saw hell.

In this episode of Politics by Faith, host Mike Slater sits down with apologist Dr. Frank Turek to tackle one of the toughest challenges to faith: the problem of evil. They explore how suffering, injustice, and moral evil can coexist with a good and all-powerful God—and what that means for politics, culture, and personal belief today. Turek offers clear, reasoned answers that cut through the confusion and point toward hope. Mike is also joined by Andrew Klavan, author of Find Me Nowhere, as well as Bill Wiese, who claimed he saw hell.

People feel the need to "pick a side" when it comes to this Cornell story. It's also okay to suggest that everyone made terrible decisions. But we shouldn't be surprised; very few people deal with sex God's way.

It was a miracle they were able to stop this terrorist from crashing the plane and killing even more people in Israel. Praise God and all of his gifts. As James says, "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above".

I have 5 reasons why Republicans are in a better place than the Democrats going into the midterms. But, there are also 2 things that could change in the near future. Either way, we should have a good attitude going into these midterms.

Ms. Rachel, host of one of the most popular YouTube shows for kids, is also a flaming progressive activist. Here she is saying that "loving your neighbor" means, well, whatever policy Communists support. But what does the Bible say loving your neighbor means?

Many metrics of "the economy" have never been better. So why are people pessimistic about it? And what is one thing we need to improve about the economy that the President and government have no control over?

Pastor Austin Hamrick of Cornerstone Chapel joins Mike Slater to explore whether artificial intelligence could be setting the stage for End Times prophecy. Together, they analyze current technological leaps alongside biblical warnings to examine what AI's rapid rise could mean for the future of faith. Could we be witnessing the early stages of Revelation in real time?

Dr. Brian Keating joins Mike Slater to confront Silicon Valley's ultimate power play: Is Big Tech trying to replace God with AI? Together, they unpack the dangerous hubris driving the tech elite and explore what happens when human engineering attempts to build a digital deity.

The President of China is in town, and Trump has pulled out all the stops. Why is Trump being so hospitable to our nation's greatest enemy? A listener said it's because of Romans 12:20, which includes an expression I always found interesting. What does it mean to "heap burning coals" on someone's head? And is that what Trump is doing to Xi?

We have a video of James Talarico's reverend making as many theological errors as anyone could in 2 minutes time. How many "churches" are there in America led by people like this?

How many times has the President made the Panicans look ridiculous? Panicans are people who panic at the plan. The media would look less ridiculous if they trusted the plan. They didn't with Greenland, but the President got the last laugh.

The creator of The 1619 Project, Nikole Hannah-Jones, admits that she put her daughter in a failing school to stick it to the man. Her daughter has suffered. But we are doing the same when a child asks, "Why do I have to learn this anyway?" and we don't have a good answer for them.

Dana Bash at CNN thought it was "gross" that 46% of voters in Michigan said they would NOT vote for a Muslim. Is that gross? Should a Christian vote for a Muslim for the US Senate?

Mike Slater is joined by Nick Freitas for a discussion about the future of the MAGA movement, in which Nick reveals his biggest prayer for President Trump. Mike then closes with an important reflection from John, Luke, Psalm 75 and Job.

Victor Davis, author of The Counterrevolution, joins Mike Slater for an important conversation about the future of MAGA. In it, he issues some warnings to both President Trump and Vice President Vance.

How can this guy be anywhere near winning the Texas Senate seat? The more that comes out about his theology, the more insane that prospect is. But I know he's not alone with his blasphemy.

Why was Andrew Wimsatt stabbed in the neck? It's because we've decided the feelings of people like Benedict Chinedu Ogbodiegwu are more important than Andrew's life. And we've left God, so more people are of the Devil.

How did this American Air Force Officer survive crashing into the ground at 100mph? He said it was a modern-day miracle. Obviously that's true, but it wasn't the only incredible part of the 50-hour operation to rescue this American. Never leave a man behind.

The judge decided that Charlie Kirk's murderer is eligible for the death penalty. What is the Biblical take on the government executing a murderer?

The key to winning the midterms is reminding people of all the accomplishments of this administration has had over the last 2 years. People have forgotten all the incredible things of the last two years (and don't have the vision for how bad things would be today if Kamala were president). We made a list of 26 things we need to celebrate. Let's use this to get out the vote for November 3rd!

One of the main themes of this podcast is "there's nothing new under the sun." The more we realize this, the more prepared we will be to handle whatever is coming our way. No one knows what's going to happen from now until the midterms, but I can assure you that people will be frantic and focused on the wrong things.

We heard phone calls on the radio show about what people experienced on September 11th that I'll never forget. They all shared a common theme of serving people. This is what makes us great. We can't lose this. How do we get more of this?

Who would write this post about Charlie Kirk on the anniversary of his assassination? How could someone do such a heartless thing? They would because they're a fool. We need to strengthen the weight of the word "fool". In the Bible, it's much worse than someone with a low IQ.

In this special edition of Politics by Faith, Mike Slater sits down with Andrew Kolvet of the Charlie Kirk Show and Brilyn Hollyhand, author of Make America Talk Again, one year after the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk. Together they reflect on Charlie's enduring legacy of bold faith, courage, and cultural engagement, sharing personal memories and examining how his life and death continue to inspire a new generation of believers. The conversation offers a poignant look at grief, hope, and the ongoing mission to advance truth and revival in America.

President Trump and the Republicans are looking to do something that's never been done before in November. To increase morale and get the team focused, they're hosting the first ever midterm convention. This is a great chance to talk about policy and celebrate the political successes of the last 2 years, but it's also a chance to do the most important thing. Will they take it?

Can you believe it's been 25 years since September 11, 2001. And now the Governor of NY wears a hijab and says "Allah willing" and the mayor of NYC is a Muslim from Uganda. There are many lessons from September 11. We seem to have forgotten most of them. I believe this is one of the most important lessons.

I assumed the 11 were for charging her with murder, but it turns out there was only 1 hero holding out (I can't wait to hear from him). How could this be? What's happening in Massachusetts that this was the jury pool? Well, there's nothing new under the sun. This has happened before, and it can get much worse.

In this episode of Politics by Faith, we examine how Scripture has shaped—and been shaped by—debates over war throughout history. From just-war theory to calls for peace, we explore the enduring tension between faith, power, and the sword. Mike is joined by Ryan 'Max Afterburner' Bodenheimer and Pastor Douglas Wilson to discuss in part two of two.

In this episode of Politics by Faith, we examine how Scripture has shaped—and been shaped by—debates over war throughout history. From just-war theory to calls for peace, we explore the enduring tension between faith, power, and the sword. Mike is joined by Mike Baker of the President's Daily Brief in part one of two to discuss.

JD Vance was asked, on a scale of 1 to 10, how much confidence he has that he's going to heaven. How would you answer that question? The Bible is clear about what your answer should be.

Why are we unwilling to describe things or people as "evil"? We're so quick to go to brain chemistry or hormones or one's childhood to explain evil behavior, and it may be part of it, but evil also, exists in our world. If we don't acknowledge it, we'll only have more of it.

Would you have imagined, 25 years ago, that the future governor of New York would be wearing a hijab on the upcoming anniversary of September 11th? Here we are! This is a capitulation to Sharia Law. It won't be the last, unless we see them coming.

The Wall Street Journal wrote an article about how Syracuse University doesn't have enough students to keep the school afloat. I have 5 reasons why this is happening. And since these places are Godless propaganda factories, is it good that they're going belly up?

Any other presidential administration would have ignored this injustice, but the Trump Administration defended this American scholar because it's the right thing to do. Dr. Cofnas is a controversial figure because he talks about IQ and racial differences. IQ is an interesting topic, but I believe Christians should focus on a different aspect of life.

Children in school are suffering. Why is that? Jesse Kelly and Mike Slater investigate. Mike also dives into how Islam is conquering America and what Christians must do to respond.

Any organization that is not explicitly Christian will eventually become pagan. The Muslims infiltrated the Boy Scouts years ago; it was just a matter of time before the Girl Scouts fell, too. And they won't be the last, but why does this keep happening?

Abdul El-Sayed, the DSA candidate for senator of Michigan, just revealed a major tell about where his allegiances are. Does he consider himself an American? Can someone who considers themselves a foreigner be given the chance to represent the people of Michigan in the US Senate?

META agreed to a $16 billion settlement, but more importantly, agreed to certain "protections" for teenagers' accounts. Do you trust META with your kid's soul?

I said the other day that we are a country made up of families who live in towns. That seems obvious, but we don't act like it. We act like we're a nation of individuals who live on the globe. Dolly was someone who loved her family and loved her town. That being said, her death should be a reminder of the message of Psalm 49.

Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy was hesitant to allow his daughter to go to Harvard. He eloquently stated his hesitation, and I would like to add another concern I'd have about sending my daughter to college. If you just dropped any of your kids off at college, what are your prayers for them?

Someone called in the other day and said he owns a strip club, but he's willing to get out of the business. Let's help, Greg! And lest we get on our high horse because we don't own a strip club, we should all be like the people outside of Simon's house asking for Jesus' help.

The bible actually says A LOT about money. What does it say? Mike Slater first asks Liberty University professor Kurt Cornfield, who spent most of his career in the financial world. Mike then catches up with Pastor Tom Ascol of Founders Ministries for some biblical perspective on money.

What does the bible say about money? Mike Slater dives into some key biblical principles to understand before having a deeper conversation about the economy in general with Steve Cortes.

I only see two differences between the Democrats and DSA at the moment: speed and honesty. Where the Democrats want to slow-roll us to communism and are sneaky about it, DSA wants communism yesterday and they're blatant about it. I have an example of each, and then we'll talk about the importance of doing everything "God's Way".

Watch out for Tiktok detectives trying to solve the murder case of these 3 precious children. The fallen-human's desire to know everything can lead people to dark places.

Reports are spreading that life aboard the aircraft carrier USS Lincoln is difficult and uncomfortable. How bad are things? There's not enough fresh milk. I'll tell you why the media is spreading this story and what the truth is.

Hayden Panettiere was a child actress and was rich and famous. She, among too many others, is a tragic reminder that none of these things bring happiness. It's always good to be reminded of where we must find rest and peace.

In this country, there are people "of the Devil," and there are people "of Christ." We are called to build. The rest are dead set on destruction. Whether it's institutions, organizations, or statues and memorials, those of the Devil can't stop destroying everything that is good, beautiful, and true.

Communists and Marxists have developed countless ways to distort truth, manipulate language, and reshape how people understand reality. The conversation also examines the growing alliance between radical Muslim movements and the communist left, along with the dangers of embracing radical DSA ideology. Mike Slater speaks with James Lindsay about the ideological forces working to transform Western society.

Mike Slater sits down with Pastor Allen Jackson for a deep dive into The Great Deception — the biblical warning that Satan's strategy is to deceive humanity and pull people away from the Word of God. They examine how deception has infected modern politics and the media, why some human behavior is genuinely evil and requires the courage to call it what it is, and how Satan can deceive the Church itself. The conversation is ultimately about recognizing lies, returning to Scripture, and refusing to let deception replace truth.