Politics By Faith w/Mike Slater

In this special midterm preview episode of Politics by Faith, we examine the high-stakes races shaping America’s political future—not through the lens of party talking points, but through the enduring principles of Scripture and Christian conviction. Joined by Bill O'Reilly of the No Spin News, Pastor Allen Jackson of World Outreach Church, and Dr. Frank Turek of Cross Examined, we confront the hidden cost of believers sitting on the sidelines and address the critical moral issues driving voters to the polls. From key House and Senate battlegrounds to the spiritual duty of civic engagement, our panel explores how faith informs our stewardship of democracy and why silence is not an option—all while resting in God’s ultimate sovereignty over the outcome.

In this special midterm preview episode of Politics by Faith, we examine the high-stakes races shaping America’s political future—not through the lens of party talking points, but through the enduring principles of Scripture and Christian conviction. Joined by Bill O'Reilly of the No Spin News, Pastor Allen Jackson of World Outreach Church, and Dr. Frank Turek of Cross Examined, we confront the hidden cost of believers sitting on the sidelines and address the critical moral issues driving voters to the polls. From key House and Senate battlegrounds to the spiritual duty of civic engagement, our panel explores how faith informs our stewardship of democracy and why silence is not an option—all while resting in God’s ultimate sovereignty over the outcome.

50% of Christians don't vote. First, we may not want all "Christians" to vote if they're "Christian" like James Talarico, but assuming we have God-fearing, Bible-believing Americans not voting, how can that be? Voting is a great way to love your neighbor and to do good for our country. Our Puritans knew it was. Let's go back to a sermon from the 1600's about "doing good" for your country.

I wasn't surprised that Democrats don't appreciate this particular value. I was surprised that Democrats actually value it the least of all. In light of that, today we analyze Matthew 11:14: "The kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force".

We act as if hitting "Rock Bottom" guarantees a turnaround. It's astounding how bad things can get before people change their ways, if ever! I'll share a few political examples here, from California, North Carolina,  and Brazil, and then talk about what the Bible says about "rock bottom".

We have been given a gift in America: a look into the future. You either see the end of the road we’re on, or you’re choosing to ignore it. We don’t need any more evidence. We know where we’re headed. There’s a story in the Bible with a similar lesson.

A caller was mad at me because he said I’m not taking the Texas Senate race seriously. He thinks Talarico is going to win. So today, we’re talking about how to choose between two sinners. You’re always choosing between two sinners—but it doesn’t have to be a difficult process.

The scriptures claim that there is nothing new under the sun. How does that apply to our modern-day culture where everything feels so new? And how do new things and old things intersect? Mike Slater is joined by Allen Parr, Dinesh D’Souza and Ray Comfort for insightful conversation.

The scriptures claim that there is nothing new under the sun. How does that apply to our modern-day culture where everything feels so new? And how do new things and old things intersect? Mike Slater is joined by Allen Parr, Dinesh D’Souza and Ray Comfort for insightful conversation.

Why would Ilhan Omar (which is not her real name), knowing she was here illegally, not keep a lower profile? Why was she screaming at the President during the State of the Union address? She flew too close to the sun. We'll talk about Ovid's story of Icarus and the story of Uzziah in the Bible.

This new anti-Amy Acton ad, featuring her estranged mother, is causing us to balance political judgment and the pain of broken families. Let's turn to Romans 8 to learn about creation’s groaning, our adoption as God’s children, and the hope of redemption. Today’s suffering is not the end of the story.

Should Christians stay out of politics because they’re “not of this world”? I make the case that Jesus meant something very different in John 17—and that Christians shouldn’t sit out on Election Day.

It’s not ideal, at the end of a campaign for senate, to be talking about how you promise you have no ties to a terrorist organization. But are the questions

I know the principle "You get what you vote for" is true because it's in the Bible. And it's true for our own personal lives as well. The expression "reap the whirlwind" is in the Bible. We should learn from what's happening in France, so we don't reap the same.

In this interview with Mike Slater, Jonathan Cahn shares the wild first-hand story of his personal encounter with the infamous passenger duct-taped to a seat on a flight. He breaks down what really happened during the mid-air chaos and the deeper spiritual lessons behind the bizarre event. Plus, be sure to check out Jonathan Cahn's book, The Altar of Pergamon, available now. Then Mike Slater sits down with Pastor Joshua Lewis of Remnant Radio for an urgent conversation examining Texas lawmaker James Talarico through a biblical lens. Together, they analyze Jesus’s warnings about the misuse of scripture in modern politics and why believers must exercise sharp theological discernment today. (edited) 

Mike Slater sits down with Auron MacIntyre to explore how modern Christians are increasingly conforming to secular culture. Together, they break down the subtle cultural pressures facing believers today and examine what it takes to maintain an uncompromised biblical worldview in a rapidly changing society.

California passed two anti-ICE laws. Now both of them have been struck down by the courts. We'll tell you about the latest failed attempt by Newsom to keep illegals in America.

It is an absolute fact that women's gym attire has become more...risque over the last few years. Why is Shane Gillis a "misogynist" for observing this? And what does the Bible say about how women should dress?

The more you learn about Christopher Columbus (and I'll quote him in his own words), the more it makes perfect sense why the left needs to destroy his legacy. He did it all to glorify God.

The FBI raided the house of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. Some are saying this is unjust, but once you know how Ilhan's family came to America and what her family was doing in Somalia, you might think it's more worthy of investigation.

Pete Hegseth said we're going ot livestream his execution by firing squad, but there might have been enough negative reaction that the President has walked that back. What do you think? Should his execution be livestreamed for the world to see?

Why should Americans and Christians support Israel? Mike Slater asks Rabbi Pinchas Taylor of the American Faith Coalition and Michael Jones of Inspiring Philosophy. Each provides a view of their own.

Mike Slater is joined by former CIA officer Mike Baker, host of The President's Daily Brief podcast. The two reflect on the October 7th attacks of years ago and discuss modern criticisms of Israel.

Talarico's campaign is making Paxton out to be a heartless monster when it comes to the Uvalde shooting. The truth is, Paxton was presenting Biblical truth, just like Jesus did in John 9.

Are people going to vote for Talarico in Texas because they want to "love their neighbor"? Should we listen to pagans when they weaponize that scripture, never mention the context and don't even finish the sentence?

Mike Slater examines the October 7 attacks, years later, through the timeless lens of Scripture, moral clarity, and spiritual warfare. Discover how leaning into faith provides unwavering truth and strength when confronting deep darkness in a world in crisis.

A woman died from the Plague in Russia. The media loves when there might be a pandemic coming our way! But, is there any chance it could come to America?

Pete Hegseth, our Secretary of War, made 6 announcements about the future of our military. The 6th is the most overlooked, but it might be the most important of them all.

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.

There isn't a financial advisor in the country who would tell you that gambling your money is part of a diversified portfolio, but 52% of Gen Z has taken money out of their investments to gamble on sports. The Bible doesn't talk about gambling specifically, but it does talk about loss of hope and complaining, which are the roots of this gambling epidemic. 

The Communists are excellent at knowing what is good, beautiful, and true. They must in order to tear it down. They recognize that the foundation of America is marriage, so they've been trying to undermine it in every way. AOC is a victim of this, as proven by a 1920 essay by the highest-ranking woman in the Russian Revolution.

A "church" in Texas endorsed pro-baby-killing James Talarico for Senate. Why does it seem that certain kinds of "churches" have no hesitation ot get involved with politics, but others remain silent? Maybe we should change that.

AOC announced that, at the age of 36, she is freezing her eggs so she can keep pursuing her career (and run for president). This type of planning is referred to in the Bible as "alazoneia".

A JetBlue airplane took a 5-second nosedive off the coast of Florida. As the investigators went through all of the possible reasons why, you won't believe the reason they landed on.

From political scandals and violent unrest to some of the biggest headlines of the past two decades, a troubling pattern has emerged: those in power often escape consequences while ordinary Americans are held to a different standard. Mike Slater, Vince Miller and Pastor Douglas Wilson examine how abandoning biblical accountability has reshaped America's institutions and why true justice begins with God's standard—not man's. They explain why a society that rejects moral responsibility ultimately undermines itself.

Every person struggles with weakness, temptation, and failure—but the pursuit of virtue has always defined strong societies. Mike Slater and Andrew Klavan examine why accountability, personal responsibility, and moral character are disappearing from American culture, and what that means for the future. They explore why embracing our flaws instead of excusing them may be the first step toward rebuilding the country.

There is an online discussion about inflation and the "$20 burrito". There is a lot of talking past each other on this issue. We're 3 months from the midterms; we have to make sure our messaging is on point on this issue.

***Kids Warning*** The news says that Perez Hilton had a "self-harm episode" or some euphemism like that. It was much worse than most could imagine. How did this happen? And were there demonic forces at work?

NY Democrats have proposed a bill that will apply a 10% discount to all items you buy using the self-checkout. Why? What's the real purpose of this bill? Hint: it is NOT to save you money.

Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed is the frontrunner in the Democratic primary in MI for Senate. Republican consultants think the Republican candidate has a better chance against this extremist, but I think we shouldn't play with fire.

The scenes coming out of Spain looked like something out of the movie World War Z. But how quickly we've forgotten, it's not that different from what happened across our border under Biden for 4 years. What exactly happened in Spain, and what does the Bible say about betrayal from a nation's leaders?

Lust has become one of the most powerful forces shaping modern culture, affecting people of every age and stage of life. Mike Slater and Daniel Guinn examine why this struggle is so widespread, how it distorts our relationship with God and others, and what Scripture teaches about overcoming temptation. Their conversation offers practical, biblical guidance for pursuing purity in a world saturated with sexual temptation.

Why does evil exist, and why can't humanity seem to escape it? In this special, Mike Slater unpacks the biblical meaning of sin and explains why Scripture presents it as the source of every broken relationship, destructive choice, and moral failure. Building on that foundation, Katy Faust joins the conversation to examine how the consequences of sin have rippled through our culture, reshaping the family, elevating adult desires above the well-being of children, and leaving the next generation to bear consequences they never chose.

A 16-year-old lifeguard saved the life of a 10-year-old boy in California. It's a beautiful sight. We should honor the lifeguard's bravery and skill. We should also be in awe at the power of God's creation. The bible speaks a lot about the ocean and waves. Why does God use this metaphor?

5th Amendment Fauci took the 5th to every question in his hearing yesterday. This is an odd choice because he was already given a pardon. Was telling the truth more dangerous than being in contempt of Congress? I don't know if he'll ever be in handcuffs, but I do know he'll be judged by God in the end. We all will.

I can't believe Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch could be so ignorant about our founding. I can only assume he's "just" a coward. I'm always happy to defend the Christian roots of our country.

Somehow, Rand Paul published Tony Fauci's diary. The contents of the diary prove, of course, that he lied, but it also reveals a fact about human nature: people like to be exalted by men. But we all know what happens after Pride...

Will the media make this story another George Floyd? It depends on how much it helps Democrats. It will have an effect on the Wisconsin governor's primary coming up in 3 weeks. But more importantly, how should we react to this police shooting? This...JUSTIFIED police shooting.

KIDS WARNING for today's episode. We talk about the magic word that certain people can say and other people cannot say. But is saying this word illegal? And should we be judged on our worst day?