Politics By Faith w/Mike Slater

Jerry Seinfeld's commencement address made click-bait headlines for foolish reasons, but his commencement address itself was excellent. He made one point in particular, about what kinds of things are worthy pursuits, that was Biblical and Good and a wonderful reminder.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are plenty of reasons to be discouraged by the state of things. There are plenty of reasons to be cynical. But the Bible gives us no reason to "grow cold", no matter how bad things get. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pro-Palestine protests have broken out on campus throughout the country. What are these really about? All these protests raise an important question: Is college even worth it anymore? Mike Slater attempts to answer that question on this special. And if not the traditional university experience, what are the alternatives? Mike speaks to advocates for the alternative on this special as well to help you and your kids make an informed decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You'll often hear Democrats say that America is a nation of immigrants, or that America was built by immigrants. Mike Slater argues that in reality, America is now made FOR immigrants. There are various examples of that happening today. Things weren't always like this however. So what changed from the 1800s and early 1900s to today? Slater speaks with various immigration specialists to find out the differences between then and now. He also provides the Christian approach to immigration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bible says that you should be confident that God hears your prayers. But, how should we pray? Daniel gives us a model. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does our country feel hopeless? Is it impossible to save our country at this point? I'm not sure if there will ever be a revival in this country, but you can be sure it's not happening until we see this happening... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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.fm/adchoices

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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"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

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/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 House. Trump's campaign spokesperson Karoline Leavitt and Vivek Ramaswamy both join the show to explain the Trump blueprint. Sean Spicer is also onboard to discuss changes at the RNC and behind the scenes moves to be aware of. Plus, how Christians should approach voting in the 2024 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 context. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/adchoices

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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

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 special he chats with Kamala's biographer, as well as two people who spent time covering her in California.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/adchoices

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 the truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Christian approach and posture to towards this changing technology.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 those developing AI want man to become less human and more machine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/adchoices

"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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

The "He Gets Us" Super Bowl commercial is "Social Justice Jesus", and that's very different than the Bible. The commercial and message missed a major point: no one can understand the love of God unless you understand the cross of Christ. And no one can understand the cross of Christ unless you understand the wrath of God. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ut oh, did you see the "He Gets Us" Super Bowl commercial? It was, to use a woke term, problematic. This week we'll talk about why it's at least misleading it not outright blasphemy. Today, let's focus on the scene in the Bible it's referring to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I want to live my life like Kirk Cousins when he lost the 2022 Playoff Game. Will the players in the Super Bowl, win or lose, respond the same? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2024 election is a race between two incumbents and unknowns have largely been taken off the table. America knows what Donald Trump's foreign policy is and they're learning what Joe Biden's is as we speak. Trump's foreign policy legacy is one of peace, while various conflicts have broken out under Biden. In this special, Mike Slater compares and contrasts the different foreign policy approaches with his panel of experts. Which will America choose in 2024? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is only one way back to the Paradise we all crave. You can't do it on your own. Everyone who came into the presence of God collapsed on the ground as if they were dead. So how do you get to where we so desperately want to go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the history of civilization. It's all the same and we're no different. It's the story of man thrust out and trying to get back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An amazing piece of scripture here. It's so easy to read past, but we can't. The two big questions of life are, "why are things the way they are?" And "how can they be put back right?" The diagnosis and the treatment. The world only wants the treatment, but we need to know the proper diagnosis, too. This scripture gives us the answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Biden is 81 years old and claims to be running for president in 2024. Is he for real or is there a plan to drop out of the race in favor of someone else? Michelle Obama and Gavin Newsom have been rumored. So where does that leave Kamala Harris? Mike Slater investigates all of this with the help of Joel Gilbert and Alex Marlow.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the radio show we talked a lot about the Senate hearing with the social media CEOs. That got us talking about proper social media use for kids and the moral of the story is: be intentional. But that's true for everything in life, and was true for Jonathan Edwards' life, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're going over Jonathan Edwards' Resolutions from 1716. There is a common theme he has of identifying certain things and not just "being aware" of them, but focusing all of your forces against it to kill it dead. He had an urgency and intentionality and seriousness that we need more of today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're going over Jonathan Edwards' Resolutions from 1716. Some of these are seemingly simple, but one in particular can only be done by someone who is holy. Peter tells us to "be holy" so this needs to be all of us, but it's high level. Can we resolve to try? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Doomsday Clock is one of my favorite things. It's such a joke, but people take it seriously. But it's also interesting because these "scientists" get the end right, but they get there by accident.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Greek word for "perplexed" here means "to be at a loss". How many times a week does something happen in our country that is completely perplexing, "How could someone DO such a thing??" It's understandable to be perplexed, but it's not okay to be in despair.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I can't stop thinking about this guy. He gets paid $5 million a year, has one job, had the whole team and city on his shoulders, and missed it! How do you get out of bed the next day? How do we go on with life after massive disappointments? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I love this quote from Gregory VII because it makes our problems today seem so insignificant. I hope it brings you encouragement that we can make it through whatever challenges we're facing today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If we want to be able to "gird up the loins of our mind" this year, we're going to need to take off any encumbernaces that are keeping us down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the main goals in the next 10 months is to not let the hysterical make you hysterical. They're going to throw everything at you to get you to fall. But our house is built on a rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've gone through the cases for and against Donald Trump in 2024. In this edition, we'll hear from former Trump officials Sebastian Gorka and Sean Spicer on what's ahead. Mike Slater also gets to the biblical perspective and the proper posture to take surrounding 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Donald Trump win in 2024? The polling says yes, but the circumstances are unprecedented in many ways. Mike Slater goes through the full story to help you decide what may happen. He also hears from Erick Erickson on the topic. This is part one of a two part series from a special that aired on The First TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is his answer on the purpose of life sufficient for you? Can you think of a better one? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why did God include the detail about the leaf? Why was it a fig leaf? Why not any other king of leaf? Or why not just say it was a generic leaf? Everything in the Bible is there for a reason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bible says, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom". So if you encounter a fool, what do they think of God?" They certainly have made up their own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A goal for this week, or let's just start with today, is to eliminate hurry. Hurry only impedes our work. It never advances it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a common notion that the Biden family scandals have everything to do with Hunter Biden and nothing to do with Joe Biden. That's not the case. In this special, Mike Slater lays out the evidence for the corruption being Joe Biden's criminal enterprise. Slater is joined by Senator Ron Johnson, who has spent an extensive amount of time looking into the Bidens. He is also joined by Emma-Jo Morris, who broke the Hunter Biden laptop story back in 2020. Plus, Peter Schweizer has the intel to suggest Joe Biden may be compromised by China.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes. Yes, it is the answer. God really DID say. We don't hear enough Hebrews 10:31, but if we did, we wouldn't question if God really said or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you believe in evolution, you're going to be more likely to be for Big Government. If the reason we're more advanced than the monkeys is because of "millions of years", we don't have another million years to wait for more improvement so we need the government to hurry things along! But that's clearly not the Biblical view of man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is no such thing as perfect happiness in this world. This is great news. Because while the world scurries for answers, we know why this is the case and the solution to it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a secular reason why people don't keep their resolutions. And then there's the real reason.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are now in the 2024 election cycle. If the past few elections serve as an indication, things are only going to get more hectic from here. As chaos ramps up, it's important to approach it all with the right posture. Mike Slater explains the important things to consider and gives advice on how to manage election year anxiety. Mike also speaks with faith leaders who find themselves right in the thick of politics as well to see how they get through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America's most prestigious universities have been around a long time and have changed expansively over the centuries. While college once represented Judeo-Christian faith, now, there's a war breaking out against those religious origins. In this special, Yale graduate Mike Slater asks the question: Should you send your child to one of these schools anymore? Slater talks with a Cornell professor, a UPenn graduate and a journalist who has been reporting on campus activity.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I never understood the Christmas story. I mean, I got the player and the plot, but I never understood why God did it this way. He could have done it any way he wanted, but why did he have Jesus come to earth as a man? Paul Harvey, of all people, gave me the answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Christmas Eve Eve, Charles Spurgeon preached his Christmas sermon...out of Job. He gave the people in his congregation permission to have a merry Christmas and have a feast and to thank god for his blessings. But he also gave a warning... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why did you need to be ransomed? That ransom process started on Christmas morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The entire history of the world is marked by a single moment. No wonder academics today have changed the letters from BC to BCE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pope Francis has approved blessings for same-sex couples. What does this decision mean? How should Christians approach it? Mike Slater gives his best interpretation and gets reaction from defrocked priest Frank Pavone as well as The Family Leader CEO Bob Vander Plaats.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we talk about three scenes from the book by Charles Dickens. As always, the book is better than the movie (But I'll always enjoy The Muppets version). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is an endless bombardment of climate-related policies and action being taken by global governments, particularly America. Don't expect that to slow down any time soon. John Kerry is calling for the end of coal while other top officials seek a transition away from fossil fuels. Is the science really behind this movement? Or is it a bunch of fearmongering? In this special, Mike Slater speaks with Alex Epstein and Marc Morano for a dose of healthy skepticism on it all. Plus, in the Politics By Faith portion of the show, Slater will reveal the three reasons why Christians shouldn't fear climate change.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What an awesome line of scripture tucked into 1 Peter 1, "Even angels long to look into these things". Whoa. What does that mean? Maybe having something over the angels will bring you Joy today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We live in a time of inconsistency, disharmony, confusion, conflict, contradiction, and chaos. God is the unwavering absolute in the madness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John couldn't be more clear in 1 John why we have Christmas. He repeats himself just to make it even more clear. But even so, it's so easy to miss in this busy time. And if you miss it, it's likely you'll miss the joy of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We can't know joy if we don't know sin. But what is sin? What is this thing that we all do that we need to be rescued from? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shohei Ohtani just signed a $700 MILLION contract to play for the Dodgers. That's $200,00 a day lol. Do you have more joy than him?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Politics By Faith: How To Survive A Broken World The world is full of brokenness and has been since the very beginning. There is nothing new under the sun. But that doesn't discount the very real problems America is facing today. For some, the brokenness of the world has proven to be too much to bear. So what can be done to both survive and thrive in this broken world? Mike Slater and friends lend a helping hand to get help get America through this trying time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On my Sirius/XM show, we talked about the Rise of The DINKS (Duel Income No Kids). And we talked about Taylor Swift, the Queen of the DINKs! The problem with many of these folks isn't the lack of kids. The problem is the life of self-centeredness and lack of service to others. Why is that a problem? That's the topic of today's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesus says something to Peter that is so easy to skim past, but it's everything. It's the entire point! Let's focus on these two sentences today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have the Christmas song "Joy to the World" backward, of course. We have everything backward in this world. It's not a Christmas song at all.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spurgeon said, "Present happiness for a genuine Christian in the absence of Christ is an absolute impossibility." No thing under the tree will bring true joy. If there is a longing in your heart for something true and eternal, consider that a gift and act on it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a new term, "deaths of despair". This is a sign that we are mission the mark as a culture. The antidote to this depression and anxiety is hope and gratitude and peace and all things we've talked about. But we haven't yet talked about Joy. A GREAT joy. A joy no one can take away from you. And a joy that can be yours. Let's spend this Advent time up to Christmas talking about this Joy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesus bookends a section with two commands: If you're worrying right now, stop. If you haven't started worrying, don't start. And it's worth ending the week with the ultimate reminder: He is the same yesterday and today and forever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Ye of little faith." Oo. Not what anyone wants to hear. But it's ultimately true if you're anxious and worrying. Ye indeed have little faith. So how do we get the faith back to get rid of the anxiety?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Worrying won't add a second to your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a season where anxieties can run high. I know I could use some reminders of some truths that most people don't have, but you can. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices