Source of Authority [Podcast]

Michael WintherPodcast

LISTEN NOW In this lecture, Mike Winther condenses part of his 20-hour course. He talks about the worldview battle and clash of ideas that we are all part of. He says that there are six or seven principles that we clash on that result in almost all the conflicts that we have around the world.  Is there or is there not a God? Do our rights come from God or the majority? Where does authority come from? Do we make decisions based on ends or means? Which is more important: collectivism or individualism? Mike walks us through these concepts to … Read More

Good Government, Decentralization, And Using Biblical Principles As A Foundation [Podcast]

Michael WintherPodcast

LISTEN NOW Mike Winther talks about biblical principles of government. He breaks down what makes a good government. He talks about centralization versus decentralization. He also discusses the strategy of God versus the strategy of Satan.  This lecture shows just how important it is for people to understand the true principles behind what makes a good government. He also stresses how it’s important for us to teach these principles to the people, so that we can have biblical principles guide our government and leaders in good times and times of unrest. You’ll Learn: Your Resources:

The Separation Of Church And State [Podcast]

Michael WintherPodcast

LISTEN NOW When it comes to the separation of church and state, there are two common views. There’s the atheist view that there should be a separation of church and state, and a Christian view that believes there shouldn’t be a separation of church and state. Mike Winther breaks down why both groups get it wrong and why there should be a third view about separation of church and state. We have three governments consisting of the family government, the church government, and the civil government. With a biblical view we have God and scripture. This view should reflect in … Read More

Foundations For Discovering The Proper Role Of Government [Podcast]

Michael WintherPodcast

LISTEN NOW Voting adults have a hand in the political process in one way or another. Yet government instruction and good government learning in particular is lacking in our schools and our children’s lives.  Mike Winther breaks down why it is so important for children to learn good government principles and the proper role of government. He talks about authority, biblical principles, how we can help our society to thrive. You’ll Learn: Your Resources:

Encouragement for the Battle [Podcast]

Michael WintherPodcast

LISTEN NOW Think about when you get discouraged. It can be depressing seeing the difference between what’s ideal and what’s actually going on. This is why Mike Winther walks us through encouragement for the battle. This episode is about waking up with a cause to fight for. Mike shares five points that we need to know in order to attack the gates of hell and let the church prevail. He talks about our need to know the truth, our need to know the proper role of government, not surrendering principles, and more. This is a fun lecture filled with history, … Read More

Property, Principle, & Practicality [Podcast]

Michael WintherPodcast

LISTEN NOW Mike Winther kicks this show off with the 3 P’s of property, principal, and practicality from a lecture of the same name. He starts out talking about property and how the study of economics relates to it. He talks about capital as a means of production and as excess production or profit. He goes on to discuss the definition of property and capital.  Economics is a study of how we use capital and who owns it. He then discusses why it’s so important to have good government policy, because changing policy towards property can change the whole economy. … Read More

Taxes & Revolution [Podcast]

Michael WintherPodcast

LISTEN NOW Mike Winther walks us through taxes and revolution in this lecture. He takes us on a journey back into the colonial period of America. He unravels how taxes, tariffs, and other pivotal factors stirred tensions between the American colonists and the British government. He digs into key historical events that left indelible marks on our nation’s narrative. He talks about how the principles of hope and the recognition of Jesus Christ’s Lordship played influential roles in the American colonists’ fervent fight for independence. Then Mike talks about finances. He discusses the qualities of contentment and the necessity to … Read More

Submission & Rebellion to Authority [Podcast]

Michael WintherPodcast

LISTEN NOW Mike Winther of the Institute for Principle Studies discusses the concepts of power, authority, and their interplay with rebellion and submission. Drawing from Romans 13 and historical events, he explores when to purify or separate from an imperfect institution.  He outlines the divine origin of authority, contrasting various forms of government and our roles within them. Mike delves into biblical principles regarding submission and authority, using historical examples, including the American and French Revolutions. This episode provides insight into power dynamics, authority’s origins, and our roles within these systems. It’s an essential listen for those interested in understanding … Read More

No King But King Jesus [Podcast]

Michael WintherPodcast

LISTEN NOW There are numerous passages of scripture that point to no king but King Jesus. Mike Winther talks about 1st Samuel chapter 8 where the children of Israel began asking for a king during the reign of the judges. In historical and modern times, sometimes we want to change the system when we really need better leaders. Mike also talks about the differences between God and Satan’s strategies for churches. He talks about centralized and decentralized institutions. He goes into Samuel’s warnings to the people and consequences of having a king. He also talks about tithes, idols, and the … Read More