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Mike Slater connects with conservatives. Each day, he guides viewers through the mainstream media swamp to find the truth about the issues that matter most. Mike's a husband, dad, and a christian. He finds stories that connect to conservative principals and values.

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    • May 26, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    4.9 from 155 ratings Listeners of True Story with Mike Slater that love the show mention: buck sexton, mike, thought, great, listen.


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    The True Story with Mike Slater podcast is an absolute gem of a find, and I have my favorite radio personality, Buck Sexton, to thank for introducing me to it. Mike Slater offers great insights on a wide range of important topics in a way that is neither bitter nor cynical, but rather almost spiritual. He brings a unique human perspective to the troubling issues we face today while also highlighting the positive aspects of our world. As a conservative, Christian, and father, his perspective is refreshing and thought-provoking.

    One of the best aspects of The True Story with Mike Slater podcast is his ability to find angles and perspectives that haven't been explored before. He has an uncanny knack for explaining the truth behind daily events and delving into their origin. This gives listeners a deeper understanding of the world around them and allows them to form more informed opinions on various matters. Additionally, Mike's positive outlook on life shines through in his commentary, even when discussing crazy news stories. This positivity is contagious and helps create an uplifting listening experience.

    While The True Story with Mike Slater podcast is undoubtedly exceptional, there are some potential drawbacks worth mentioning. Firstly, as mentioned by the reviewer, it can be challenging to catch every episode since they are broadcasted on The First TV channel. However, this can be overcome by regularly tuning in to the podcast version whenever possible. Another aspect that may not resonate with everyone is the conservative and Christian viewpoint that Mike brings to the table. While this adds depth and diversity to discussions, some listeners may prefer a more neutral or different perspective.

    In conclusion, The True Story with Mike Slater podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking insightful commentary on current events from a conservative Christian standpoint. Mike's ability to provide fresh angles and explain complex issues in simple terms sets him apart from other media personalities. His positivity shines through in every episode, creating an enjoyable listening experience even when discussing troubling topics. Despite potential limitations in availability and perspective, The True Story with Mike Slater is undoubtedly one of the top podcasts out there and deserves a spot on everyone's playlist.



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    Latest episodes from True Story with Mike Slater

    The Pope Warns About AI as Graduation Speakers Get Booed

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 16:46


    Multiple graduation speakers spoke about the wonders of Artificial Intelligence. They got booed by the graduating seniors. I was surprised, but encouraged, by their reactions. The Pope also came out and spoke about the dangers of AI, but I want to make sure we have the right concerns at the forefront.

    Memorial Day And Peace Deals

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 15:26


    We give a humble tribute to 13 service members who we add to the list of Americans who gave their lives fighting for this country. We also go over Rudyard Kipling's poem "Recessional" on this Memorial Day.

    5 Powerful Ways to Resist the Devil and Make Him Flee

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2026 19:33


    Scripture calls for us to resist the devil so that he will flee from us. So how do we do that? Mike Slater goes through five ways and then focuses in on another big one. Worship. Sean Feucht is the founder of Let Us Worship. He joins Mike to discuss worship and his new book No Turning Back.

    What The Bible REALLY Says About The Devil (Most People Are Wrong)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2026 25:20


    Who is the Devil? Culture says one thing, but the bible says another. Mike Slater dives into the scripture alongside Pastor Tom Ascol, President of Founders Ministries.

    How To Stop "Teen Takeovers"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 15:15


    Someone made up a new euphemism, the "teen takeover"! Also known as a "riot". How do we stop these? Should we arrest the parents? The Trump Administration thinks so, and can do it in DC.

    Jeff Bezos Misses The Plot, Don't Sell Your Soul

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 18:32


    Jeff Bezos makes the point that his for-profit companies benefit people more than his charity ever could. He's right, but we can't fall into the athiestic thinking that either of these things are what matters most. We can't lose sight of the most important thing in this world, which many are giving away to the lowest bidder.

    What To Do With The Donald Trump Blast Radius?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 19:15


    Thomas Massie lost his congressional seat. This is 3 races in a few weeks where the Trump endorsed candidates beat the incumbents. What does this mean for MAGA moving forward? And, why libertarianism isn't the same as being conservative.

    Democrats Ready To Win On Abortion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 16:24


    The Democrats need an issue to beat the Republicans on, and to our shame, their most successful issue ot get out the vote is killing babies. With the recent Supreme Court action on abortion, get ready for this to be back on the top of the news. We need to be ready with the truth.

    Eric Church Gives BEST Graduation Speech EVER

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 22:39


    My wife's favorite country singer is Eric Church, and his commencement address at UNC is proof of why he's so great. Sit back and enjoy his description of the 6 strings of a guitar and the 6 pillars of life.

    Andrew Klavan Shares BEAUTIFUL Message To Christians

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 19:13


    Andrew Klavan converted from Judaism to Christianity years ago. He joins Mike Slater to discuss his conversion, as well as the war on Christianity taking place in America today.

    "The Pastors Are COWARDS!" Mark Driscoll Calls Out U.S. Churches

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026 27:20


    There is a war on Christianity taking place across the world right now. Mike Slater dives into that war and explains exactly what is going on. Mike then brings on Pastor Mark Driscoll, who has a message for American church leaders.

    Suicidal Empathy and The Monkey Who Ripped Off A Man's Face

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 17:31


    The left is infected with suicidal empathy. Many conservatives are trying to find the right amount of empathy, but I argue that empathy isn't even a virtue we should be striving for.

    U.S. States To ELIMINATE Property Taxes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 18:37


    Some states argue that property taxes are burdensome and unfair, particularly for seniors and those no longer benefiting from public education. What does the bible say?

    Trump Goes To China, The Spies Come To America

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 14:01


    As Trump and his team are headed to China to meet with Xi, we have another Chinese spy in America exposed. Americans would not believe how deep the infiltration of Chinese communists is in our government.

    Spencer Pratt Has The Perfect Political Message

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 14:31


    Spencer Pratt is running for mayor of LA. He's rising in the polls and has a few weeks left to convince the 40% of undecided voters that he is the person who can make LA livable again. His messaging has been spot on.

    Why Did We Let Them Off The Boat: Should You Be Afraid Of The Hantavirus?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 16:14


    Is the hantavirus going to turn into another global pandemic? Why did we let them off the boat and why are they coming to Nebraska?

    Top Tips Every Christian Mother Needs to Hear

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2026 24:26


    Mike Slater welcomes Kyrie from the Transformed Homemakers Society (transformedhomemakerssociety.com) for a discussion about motherhood. The two discuss tips that every Christian mother needs to hear.

    Why So Many Women Feel Lost Today

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 22:29


    Why do so many women feel lost today? It's not an accident. Mike Slater explains how it happened. He then talks to Reagan Conrad from The Daily Wire about her pregnancy and motherhood journey. She reveals what she's learned along the way.

    Disney Cruise Pedophiles Busted By CBP

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 12:57


    You'd think Disney would take extra precautions to check their employees, especially foreigners working with kids. But, it is Disney after all. But could there really be people against arresting and deporting these foreign pedophiles? What do we do with these people?

    Trump's Indiana Blowout

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 18:28


    Trump warned the RINOs of Indiana. It was a risky bet from Trump, but he crushed the establishment of Indiana. How did this happen? Why did Trump do this? And what will the consequences of this be beyond Indiana?

    Rudy Giuliani Almost Died, What Will Your Legacy Be?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 14:06


    Rudy didn't even die yet and the Left was already writing nasty obituaries. You can't count on your legacy being accurately written by the media and people who hate you. Our obituaries won't be written by CNN, so how should we think about leaving a legacy? What does the Bible say about legacy?

    Gas Prices And David's Cockiness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 15:54


    Gas prices are too high. Don't think the Democrats are the solution to this problem, they'd prefer gas to be $12 a gallon! The Bible can offer us wisdom on how to make it through this time.

    Watch Out For Foreign Scammers Coming For Your Money

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 20:16


    There are more foreign scammers taking advantage of Americans than ever before. I got tricked recently! Some scammers took some of my money. Today we share some tips to make sure you or your loved ones aren't tricked by these sinners.

    Does Trump Have A Guardian Angel?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 19:46


    What are guardian angels? How do they line up with scripture? Mike Slater breaks this down, but not before a conversation about U.S. history with Jarrett Stepman of the Daily Signal.

    10 Times Trump's Life Faced SERIOUS Threats

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2026 27:03


    There have been many attempts on Trump's life. Mike Slater breaks them down and dives into the most recent one with Mike Baker of the President's Daily Brief podcast.

    DOJ Releases Report On Biden Anti-Christian Attacks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 14:43


    The DOJ released a 564-page report on the anti-Christian bias from the Biden administration. Today, we'll focus on one action they did that prevented Christians from being "doers of the Word".

    Supreme Court to Democrats: Stop Being Racist

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 16:25


    Finally, and you could tell Justice Thomas has been waiting for this moment for 30 years, the Supreme Court ruled that gerrymandering districts just for black people is racist. Republicans could gain 12 seats from this decision, but more importantly, it leads us away from being a racist society.

    Do Republicans Commit More Crime Than Democrats?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 14:37


    The left keeps making the claim that people on the right commit more crimes than people on the left. Is that true? No, it's not, and I prove it and then answer the question Pilate posed to Jesus, "What is truth?"

    Does Left Wing Rhetoric Cause Left Wing Violence?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 16:03


    We're being told that there is more right-wing violence than left wing vilence. Is that true? And does rhetoric cause violence? And if so, does that mean we can't speak the truth anymore?

    Another Assassination Attempt On The President

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 16:30


    The president says that only someone who is sick in the head would attempt to do something like this. And yes, of course, they are sick in the head, but according to the Bible, the source of that sickness comes from somewhere else.

    Pastor Doug Wilson FIRES BACK After Explosive Piers Morgan Clash

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2026 22:01


    Pastor Doug Wilson recently appeared on Piers Morgan, where he clashed with Tim Miller and Wajahat Ali. Wilson joins Mike Slater to continue the conversation on the Politics By Faith podcast.

    Did Immigrants Really Build America?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2026 24:48


    We are told that immigrants built the United States of America. Is that really true? Mike Slater dives into U.S. history on the matter alongside Steve Cortes, President of The League of American Workers and senior advisor to Catholic Vote.

    NFL Draft and The Commandment That Isn't Mortified Enough

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 16:19


    The head coach of the Patriots and the NY Times NFL reporter have been caught in adultery. Adultery, it seems we've forgotten, is one of the 10 Commandments. This sin isn't met with the proper condemnation it deserves, and I think I know why.

    Southern Poverty Law Center and The Greatest Hoax Ever Told

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 15:10


    It turns out the Southern Poverty Law Center was giving money to neo-nazi groups so they would go to neo-nazi things and then the SPLC could fundraise off of the rise of neo-nazi groups and call you a neo-nazi. Well done to the FBI for uncovering this fraud. But a lot of damage was done, including the "Greatest Hoax Ever Told".

    8 Children Murdered and The Left's Manipulated Compassion

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 13:15


    Someone committed an abomination in Louisiana. But this could have been prevented many years ago. Unfortunately, many people have a misaligned compassion not rooted in truth. Fortunatly, t's not too late to save more lives.

    Student Debt At Record High, Don't Be Like These People

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 14:24


    The NY Times featured two young people who took drastic and shameful lengths to avoid paying their student debt. The Bible addresses this issue.

    Even The NY Times Admitted They Were Wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 17:02


    I don't remember a time the NY Times admitted they were wrong about something. I'm ashamed to admit, I was also wrong on this issue. It's time we change course. And if it's applicable to you personally, it's time to examine yourself.

    What This Missionary Saw Overseas Will Shock You

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 22:40


    An American missionary, Alex Barbir, shares with Mike Slater what he witnessed firsthand while serving overseas. His account sheds light on a hidden crisis affecting Christian communities around the world.

    Islam Exposed: Hidden History They Don't Want You To Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 23:31


    Mike Slater takes a deep dive into the history of Islam. Mike is joined by Raymond Ibrahim, author of The Two Swords of Christ: Five Centuries of War between Islam and the Warrior Monks of Christendom. The two discuss Islam's history and future.

    The Untold Story of John MacArthur

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 43:55


    Who was John MacArthur? Mike Slater dives into the legendary legacy of the great American preacher.

    Mayor Mamdani: Tax The Rich! And "Blessed are the poor in spirit"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 13:08


    The Mayor of NYC has a new tax on rich people in NYC. It, of course, will cause even more rich people to leave the city, but he doesn't care. We compare this policy with Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, "Blessed are the poor in spirit."

    Republican Senators Are The Worst; Eye For An Eye

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 16:42


    The Senators are back from their much-needed vacation. They work so hard that they needed a good two weeks off. Is the sarcasm thick enough? Why are Republican Senators the worst? They can't pass obvious legislation like the SAVE Act or even pass a funding bill. It's because they haven't followed Jesus' message in Mathew 5:38

    Trump Attacks The Pope

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 17:42


    After the Pope criticised Trump's actions in Iran, the president said the Pope should focus more on being Pope and not a politician. What exactly was the Pope's criticism of Trump? And when the Pope referenced Isaiah 1, surely he wasn't suggesting Trump is anything like King Ahaz, right?

    Eric Swalwell, CA Governor's Race, and Bearing Rotten Fruit

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 15:07


    It's been an open secret among Democrats that women should stay away from Congressman Eric Swalwell. So why are all of these accusations coming out now? And what can we learn from Numbers 17?

    Next Generation Shows MAJOR Signs Of Revival | Pastor Lucas Miles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 20:39


    Pastor Lucas Miles of Turning Point USA (Faith), author of Pagan Threat, joins Mike Slater to discuss what he's witnessing on college campuses.

    Kirk Cameron Makes AMAZING Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2026 26:04


    Mike Slater sits down with Kirk Cameron to explore how the next generation can lead a much-needed spiritual and cultural revival in America. Kirk Cameron also makes an awesome announcement in the process.

    Pray For Our Astronauts. Will The Heat Shield Hold Up?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 15:41


    Our astronauts will be traveling at 25,000 mph and the capsule will be at 5,000 degrees. NASA has admitted that the head shield has "shortcomings". But going forth and trusting God is the American way.

    Is Trump A War Criminal or A Coward?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 18:32


    If the president says he's going to bomb Iran, the left says he's a war criminal. When he doesn't bomb Iran, the left says he's a coward and always chickens out. You can't help the Trump deranged. But we can learn from 1 Samuel 15 on the importance of following God's Word completely.

    Do Politics Belong In Church? | Pastor John Amanchukwu

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 14:16


    Pastor John Amanchukwu joins the podcast to discuss whether politics belong in the church.

    EMERGENCY POD: Iran To Be BOMBED To The Stone Age?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 16:35


    The president said if Iran doesn't surrender, we're going to bomb them to the Stone Age. Should we?

    Never Leave A Man Behind: Rescued Airmen and Aristarchus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 15:48


    Every servicemember must know that, in America, we never leave a man behind. That hasn't been the case lately. But with the rescue of these two airmen, every servicemember knows it's true once again. Let's learn from the Bible about this principle from the life of Aristarchus.

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