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LISTEN NOW This is an interview that Mike Winther did with Kevin Swanson of the Generations Radio Show. The topic is about whether Christians should be involved in politics and if they can make an impact. Christians are now the minority. Can a minority make an impact in politics? Mike Winther shares his views and some of the issues like not having enough Christians involved and interested in politics and how attrition keeps the numbers small. They discuss commitment, how liberty is a Godly principle, and fighting the battles together.  You’ll Learn: Your Resources:

LISTEN NOW Mike Winther has devoted the past 17 years to foster a better understanding of the biblical role of government. In this lecture, he talks about why he has devoted his time to this and then dives into the question of whether our banking system makes us slaves.  Some of the things discussed include what economics actually are. Economics are the rules of trade and commerce and really become a part of government. What’s true for individuals also needs to be true for the institutions that govern them, yet we give the government powers that we don’t have. He … Read More

LISTEN NOW Mike Winther talks about what the bible says about taxes in a recorded interview from Truths That Transform Radio. Does “Render Unto Caesar” mean that the government can take it all? He dives into why we don’t have to pay everything, just what we are required to pay. The discussion also revolves around common misconceptions of this line to think that Christians don’t have to pay anything.  Mike talks about the effect of relativism on our society. We know there are limits on taxes, because we need to support our families and tithe. God gives us commands and … Read More

LISTEN NOW This is a live interview with Mike Winther and Pastor Michael Douglass and Elaine Harland of Lighthouse Live. As the Founder of IPS, Mike breaks down who we are and what we stand for.  IPS is a Christian think tank with the main objective of doing research on basic Christian principles and then to teach those principles through our church community. The focus of our teachings is on government, economics, and history. These principles are shared through students, teachers, pastors, Sunday School classes, and more. You’ll Learn: Your Resources:

LISTEN NOW Mike Winther gives a lecture on the biblical models of charity. He shares several bible passages that talk about charity and then shares five points to define real charity. He also discusses the mechanisms or institutions for meeting needs. He talks about our responsibility, family responsibility, the church, and other organizations.  We also learn about the government and charity. Mike makes the case why the government shouldn’t be providing charity for many reasons including that they would have to take from someone else to do so. This transaction isn’t voluntary. This is a really interesting discussion on principles … Read More

LISTEN NOW Mike Winther shares information about deep learning versus shallow learning in this section of snippets from his previous lectures. He talks about education and the purpose of education. He talks about how it’s important to challenge our children even with opposite world views. It’s also okay if they surpass us in learning.  He talks about the importance of building a comprehensive worldview in order to be more discerning. He touches on how we all have a model in our minds of how the world and the family works. He also talks about the fundamental stages in learning including … Read More

LISTEN NOW Mike Winther exposes revisionist history in clips from a series of lectures he’s given on government, economics, and biblical principles. He kicks things off starting with Upton Sinclair’s, The Jungle, and how most of it was disproven, and how Sinclair even admitted to not visiting the factories written about in the book. He shares some opposing views from the book, The Myth of the Robber Barons. He also talks about the cost and inefficiencies of government funded projects like the railroads. He dives into how the nation was divided on the role of the government as our nation … Read More

LISTEN NOW Mike Winther designed this talk with a desire to help people make better decisions in every area of life. He also noticed that people have a process for deciding on political issues that was unbiblical and awkward at best. Mike decided to take a good hard look at scripture and find if there are biblical processes for making good decisions.  As Christians, we’re on a journey to have a more biblical based and Christ-like life. In America, we’ve been taught the wrong process for making decisions. Our educational system attacks the biblical decision-making process that Mike had uncovered. … Read More

LISTEN NOW Mike Winther dives into homeschooling and current and future threats. He keeps his focus on biblical principles which is the basis for IPS. The focus is on teaching biblical principles of government, economics, and history. As Christians, we need to look at underlying principles when making decisions. There’s a huge difference between making decisions based on principles or practicality. He gets into whether we homeschool for practical reasons or principled reasons. We also get a brief history lesson on churches before and after the reformation. Mike even draws a parallel between what happened during the reformation and modern … Read More

LISTEN NOW Mike Winther has a message for those who are preparing for college. To become good leaders, our youth need to understand what the bible says about every area of life. After 12 years of coaching homeschooled high school students, we’ve seen some go off to college successfully and some not so much. College is a major part that frames who our kids become.  He talks about four main topics that apply to students and college. These include:  1. Should a student go to college? 2. How do you best prepare your kids for college? 3. How do you … Read More