In this series of podcasts, IPS President, Mike Winther, joins Heidi St. John for two episodes on the “Off the Bench” podcast and one episode on “America’s Town Hall“. You can listen to each episode below. For years, pastors have been telling their parishioners that they cannot speak about political issues, hiding behind their tax-exempt 501(c)3 status. But is that correct? Mike Winther and Heidi St. John talk about this very important topic. How did our country stray so far from the Constitution and from the intended role of government? Put simply, it is a lack of education. Mike Winther … Read More
Tax Day 2021
It’s tax day… Well, actually, every day is tax day. But on the day of the income tax filing deadline, I thought it would be appropriate to talk about the hidden taxes that you don’t see on your 1040 tax return. Most people don’t realize it, but these hidden taxes are the most damaging taxes to our pocketbooks, our economy and our liberty. How much tax do you pay? There is no way to know. This is what makes hidden taxes so dangerous. We can have a public debate over the costs and benefits of ordinary taxes like those on income, … Read More
2020 Annual Report
This annual report highlights just a few of our efforts during the past year to clearly present the biblical case for the proper role of government. To all who contributed to our work, thank you! We hope you are encouraged by the fruit of our labor. We believe and expect that we are igniting the candles whose flames will, over the coming decades, enlighten the world.
The Story of Patrick of Ireland
This article was originally published separately in two parts in February and March of 2018 by Dr. Marshall Foster, Founder of the World History Institute. Dr. Foster is a renowned historian and a member of the IPS Scholars Council. For more information, please visit Marshall’s website at www.worldhistoryinstitute.com where you can download this journal and access other resources. Patrick of Ireland. Every year on March 17th we celebrate his life. Countless sons have been named after him. Innumerable churches bear his name as well. Parades in his honor march through the streets of great cities. But do we really know … Read More
America’s Choice: Freedom or Tyranny
This article was originally published in December of 2020 by Dr. Marshall Foster, Founder of the World History Institute. Dr. Foster is also a member of the IPS Scholars Council. For more information, please visit www.worldhistoryinstitute.com where you can download this journal and access other resources. We, the American people, are facing a day of decision. Our choice as a people was stated well by President Ronald Reagan: “You and I are told we must choose between a left or right, but, I suggest there is no such thing as a left or right. There is only an up or down. Up to man’s age-old … Read More