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A weekly podcast featuring the Sunday Bible teachings of Living Hope International Ministries (LHIM) in Latham, NY. You'll get practical Christian living, doctrinal teachings, as well as plenty of encouragement from a variety of teachers, including Sean Finnegan, Vince Finnegan, and Jerry Wierwille.
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Do you find yourself angry or anxious when watching or listening to the news? If that answer is YES...this is the podcast for YOU. '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. Each episode begins with the top story of the day, then provides a historical and Biblical parallel, and finally a motivating truth to calm your soul. You’ll be amazed at what the Bi ...
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After 70 years of captivity, the Jewish exiles were freed by Cyrus the Great to return to Judah and rebuild their temple. Temple reconstruction and the worship of Yahweh was their priority, but they became distracted, apathetic, and self-concerned. Yahweh commissioned Haggai to rebuke the Jews, remind them of their priorities and to encourage them with the covenant promises of their God. This series of messages is a verse-by-verse exposition of the book of Haggai by Jeff Miller. These messag ...
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I've done enough research on why so many people hate the Jews. I think the simplest answer is the right one... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The First Digital Inc.
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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/adchoicesBy The First Digital Inc.
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Acts 16:1 Paul embarked on his second missionary journey from Antioch in Syria to Derbe and Lystra, travelling over land. Acts 16:6-8 As they travelled, God kept dissuading them from going to Asia Minor or Bithynia—places that were obvious choices for missionary work. Instead, they kept travelling. It took them 350 miles to get from Antioch in Pisi…
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Last week, over 1,000 illegal aliens from Africa went to speak to the NYC city council. Many of them complained that the food was no good and NYC hasn't done enough to accommodate them. One of the city councilwomen said, "Who told you the streets are paved with gold? They are not." Do you know where the streets ARE paved with gold? Learn more about…
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What a joke. The Republicans in DC are feckless. The Democrats are ruthless. It's frustrating. I have a suggestion on how we can we find peace in the madness of DC and our busy lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The First Digital Inc.
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The judge in the NY Trump trial donated money to Biden's campaign and to a group called "Stop Republicans". Are you kidding me? When you're treated this unjustly, how will you respond? Isaiah has some wisdom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The First Digital Inc.
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People are “filled” with holy spirit when they believe in Jesus Christ and confess him as their Lord. But, a believer doesn’t receive only a portion or part of the spirit or even just most of the spirit—they are filled with the spirit to the fullest measure. There is no lack or deficiency. They are filled completely with the gift of the spirit. Act…
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Paul tells us to not act like a frightened horse. We need to stand our ground against the invading enemy. Because, like Daniel, the persecution will come. And it will come in proportion to your virtue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The First Digital Inc.
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Acts 1:1-11 Jesus stated the mission and purpose of the church. Matthew 5-7 Jesus elaborated on how we become his witnesses. Matthew 5:13-16 The beatitudes prepare disciples to be salt and light. These beatitudes are intended to yield at least three significant outcomes: 1) glory to God, 2) blessedness (holiness and happiness) for the disciple, and…
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Looking at 2 Samuel 5, why was David even having to fight the Canaanites? It's because the Israelites disobeyed God 400 years earlier. Sins have consequences. As much as we hate this to be true, even after repentance, sin still has consequences we have to deal with. What do we do with that reality? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.…
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Making The Pro-Life Movement A Winning Issue
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Many would point to the 2022 midterm elections and say that abortion was a winning issue for Democrats. So what should the pro-life movement do in the political realm to win? Mike Slater discusses that and more with The Daily Signal's Mary Margaret Olohan. Plus, a conversation about being pro-life in a chaotic, broken world. Learn more about your a…
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The Fight For LIFE In The 2024 Election with Abby Johnson
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Abortion is going to be on the ballot in Florida in 2024, and potentially many other states if Democrats have their way. Democrats view abortion as a winning issue for them, but Donald Trump's stance may stop them in their tracks. Mike Slater discusses this and more with former Planned Parenthood Director turned leading Pro Life Advocate Abby Johns…
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Reverend and Senator Raphael Warnock said Christians, especially the conservative ones, don't do enough to serve the poor. But...what is the best way to serve? Warnock quotes Isaiah, but, if I may, he misses the most important part of that scripture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Looking at various incidents in the life of Christ, we can appreciate how courageously and admirably he lived. Comparing him to heroes of old or those we laud in our own time, we see that Jesus comes out as the most impressive person to ever live. Thankfully, Jesus’ righteous life and heroic death were not the end, for God raised him from the dead!…
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I hope you had a wonderful Transgender Day of Visibility with your family on Sunday. We had a delicious Transgender Day of Visibility brunch after Church...In all seriousness, where did this day come from? Why does the Left venerate the Trans more than anyone? And perhaps most importantly, how are we to respond to this provocation? Learn more about…
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"How could you! I thought I knew you!" Get ready for a lot of this from people in your life. How NBC treated Ronna Romney McDaniel was a good sneak peek about what we all have coming our way as we get closer to November. Prepare to be treated like a leper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Chaos causes people to panic. When we live in chaos, we should rest in the comfort that we know a sovereign God. I feel this when I think of the story of Ruth. No matter the loss, famine, wickedness or any other circumstance, God has it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The First Digital Inc.
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Jesus entered Jerusalem triumphantly, eliciting widespread joy and praise from the people. However, within a short span of time, those very praises gave way to vehement cries of “Crucify Him, Crucify Him.” What precipitated such a profound and abrupt shift in sentiment? John 1:29 and 36 The next day he saw Jesus coming to him and said, “Behold, the…
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The Office of the Director of National Intelligence newsletter had an article about how cross-dressing made this person a better intelligence officer. It's just chaos. Everywhere. All the time, chaos. This is all the more reason why we need to be like the church of Colossae in at least this one regard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph…
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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…
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For 5 years we've been told there's no such thing as the "Deep State". We've been told it's another Trump-crazed conspiracy theory. Now, the NY Times wrote an article about the Deep State saying it's real and it's "awesome". What do we do when the deep state works against the president and the will of We The People? Psalm 119 can help us find the a…
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The left says context doesn't matter when Trump said, "If I don’t get elected, it’s going to be a bloodbath". Of course context matters. It doesn't matter when people are trying to manipulate you! But it matters if you care about the truth. It's easy to take scripture out of context, too. Let's go over a few that are often said without proper conte…
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"How can I make it through the madness of the next 7 months?" We have to speak the truth with boldness. There are some things that we can speak with extra humility. But when it comes to speaking truth against lies, we must speak up, like Peter and John, with astonishing amounts of boldness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho…
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In Luke 16, Jesus told two parables about generosity. In the first, a dishonest manager ingratiates himself to his boss’ debtors to gain favors after he’s fired. Surprisingly, Jesus says such shrewdness is an example to his disciples. The second parable has a rich man and a poor man whose fortunes switch in the afterlife. The second parable illustr…
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We're now 4 years after the start of COVID. The biggest takeaway for me is how terrified people are of death. I fear we haven't really discussed this as a country. Let's start that conversation today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The First Digital Inc.
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Debunking Christian Nationalism Myths with Pastor Tom Ascol
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Chances are you're hearing a lot about Christian Nationalism these days. Pastor Tom Ascol quite literally wrote the book on the promises and perils of Christian Nationalism. He helps define the term to Mike Slater and helps Christians take the proper posture on this issue. Plus, Mike dives into the true meaning of separation of church and state. Le…
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What Is Christian Nationalism? Featuring Eric Metaxas
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There is a lot of talk about Christian Nationalism. What exactly is it? Mike Slater gives his best interpretation of what it is and how it's being spun. Eric Metaxas on the other hand believes it to be a Satanic lie. So how do you deal with Christian Nationalism and the narrative around it? Let's find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me…
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This week on the Sirius/XM show we talked a lot about TikTok. Even adults are addicted to it. Addiction is not good. It's not good to be a slave to anyone or anything. But the Bible says it is good to be a slave to one thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The First Digital Inc.
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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. Visi…
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We have lived in a nation that has been blessed by God. What is it like living in a nation that is under God's judgment? That is the REAl State of our Union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The First Digital Inc.
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The one and only Sean Spicer joins Mike Slater for a preview of tonight's State of the Union address. What's it like behind the scenes preparing for the SOTU? What should we expect President Joe Biden to say? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The First Digital Inc.
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Why do people hate Trump? Why, if you support Donald Trump, do people hate you? It's more than just Trump and it's more than politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The First Digital Inc.
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One truth weaves its way through both Super Tuesday and Covid. It is a truth articulated 500 years ago by Martin Luther. We have to remind ourselves of it every day during this election season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The First Digital Inc.
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A life of discipleship can be described as “a long obedience in the same direction.” While in our Christian walk, we might take wrong turns and have to course correct and get back on track moving forward toward the Lord, our desire should be to develop a pattern in our lives every day of taking one step closer to being like Christ. John 15:1-8Deute…
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The Supreme Court issued a wonderful and hilarious rebuke of the experts and scholars yesterday. It's worth celebrating. And today is Super Tuesday. This is a perfect opportunity to be reminded of the most important truth this entire election season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Joe Biden's status is in question for 2024. His mental state appears to be deteriorating and everyone, including Democrats are talking about it. Could this mean a President Kamala Harris? After all, she is next in the line to the presidency. With that said, Mike Slater made it his mission to learn everything he can about the Vice President. In this…
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A caller came on the radio show yesterday and said something that reminded me of Zechariah 4, "Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit." You're going to be called a Christian Nationalist, but we can't be deterred: we better get this right, or else we're going to become Zacheriah 11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice…
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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 t…
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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…
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Zerubbabel was an important leader among the initial migration of Jews from Babylon. Arriving in Jerusalem they built an altar and began work on the temple. Though the government forced them to stop, Zerubbabel eventually led the effort to reinitiate the building project. Likewise, Clarence Jordan of Georgia serves as an example of persevering in t…
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Nursing Student Killed By Illegal Immigrant
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An illegal immigrant killed a 22-year-old nursing student at the University of Georgia. To make it even worse, it was an illegal immigrant who had been arrested twice before. What is wrong with us? How can we let this happen? I would argue we've been too sentimental on this topic. We've been too scared of speaking the truth. Jesus was not. Learn mo…
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The Proper Posture Towards Futuristic Technology
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Futuristic technology like Artificial Intelligence is here, whether you want it to be or not. The good news is that there are some benefits. The bad news is that the dangers brought with AI could be catastrophic. Mike Slater gets detailed analysis from AI experts Christopher Alexander and Carl Szabo. Mike then gives what he believes should be the C…
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Artificial Intelligence: A Direct Threat To God's Design
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Like most things, Artificial Intelligence has the chance to do great things in the name of God, but it can also be manipulated for great danger. In this special podcast, Mike Slater explains why he will never put on an Apple Vision Pro and how naive we are to future technology. Transhumanism specialist Joe Allen is Mike's guest. He explains how tho…
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People skip over seemingly difficult sections of scripture because it can be hard to accept the ramifications. "You're telling me all she did was look backward and God killed her?" Yes. What we do with this reality is what matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The First Digital Inc.
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"Looking back" seems like such a minor, insignificant thing to be deserving of death. How could God be so mean to kill Lot's wife over such a small infraction? But, it showed where her heart was. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The First Digital Inc.
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Being around Christian things won't save you. It didn't save Lot's wife. That's one reason why Jesus commands us to "remember her". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The First Digital Inc.
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Acts 18:24-28 Priscilla and Aquila took the time to share with Apollos what they have learned about the “way of God.” They were willing to give of themselves in order to shape the life of another. Acts 18:1-4 After leaving Rome (Italy), Aquila and Priscilla met Paul in Corinth, Greece. Interestingly, they were of the same trade/occupation, and so t…
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On the radio show this week we have a few stories about "intentionality". Does it matter if something is intentional or not? We're going to look for answers in the Bible because Jesus told us to "Remember Lot's Wife." This is a command from Jesus himself. Why? What's so special about her? Why do we have to remember her? Learn more about your ad cho…
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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/adchoicesBy The First Digital Inc.
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Jesus' message wasn't "stop hating." It was "repent and believe". But...repent from what? And believe In what? That 60-second Super Bowl Commercial wasn't even close to the truth. So what was their real goal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The First Digital Inc.
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