Principle Perspective with Mike Winther

Since its inception in 2005, the Institute for Principle Studies has examined government from a perspective of principle over pragmatism, hope over discouragement, and the recognition of the Lordship of Jesus Christ over every area of life. This podcast will continue that mission of providing valuable teaching in the areas of government, economics, and history.

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Transforming a Nation, Part 2: Strategies

This is the second part of a series by Mike Winther entitled Transforming a Nation. It was given at Central Valley Presbyterian Church on May 1st 2016. As we deal with the issues of our civil society or the areas of government, the world has a lot of tools to deceive us. We are more deceived than we think, and sometimes we don't even know when we are misled. Part of the mission of IPS is to figure out what the truth is and how to apply it. Mike talks about how we can be more discerning and bette...

Sep 28, 2022•51 min

Transforming a Nation, Part 1: Understanding the Problem

This lecture is the first in a two-part series titled Transforming a Nation. It was delivered on March 20th, 2016, at Central Valley Presbyterian Church. It discusses principles around elections and voting. Sometimes we struggle with our role as believers regarding the civil government. Some of us wonder if we should vote. If we do vote, who should we vote for? Does being a Christian automatically make you a Republican? Am I a weird Christian if I vote for a different party candidate? We have pr...

Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 10 min

Fighting the Lord's Battles: State

In Matthew 16 Jesus says upon this rock He will build His church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it. The gates of hell are not an offensive weapon, they are a defense. In this imagery, Jesus’s church is supposed to be on the offense. Too often the church has played defense. In this lecture Mike Winther continues his lecture on why we need to be aggressive in beating down the gates. This is part four of a four-part series on fighting the Lord’s Battles. The three previous lectures ...

Sep 14, 2022•33 min

Fighting the Lord’s Battles: Church

This is part three of a four-part series on fighting the Lord’s Battles. The focus of this episode will be on church government. This teaching is taken from a lecture by Mike Winther at the Big Valley Grace Community Church men’s ministry on February 15, 2021. It’s time for Christians to get off the sidelines and engage in the battle. Mike talks about the role of the church in modern battles of today. He talks about the key jobs and responsibilities of the church such as maintaining doctrinal pu...

Sep 07, 2022•38 min

Fighting the Lord's Battles: Family

We continue the four-part series about fighting the Lord’s battle. Scripture tells us that there are three God ordained government institutions. They are family government, church government, and civil government. Today’s focus is family government. This teaching is part of a lecture by Mike Winther given at the Big Valley Grace Community Church men’s ministry on February 8, 2021. Mike talks about the purpose of the family. Families are to be protectors and providers. They are also for promoting...

Aug 31, 2022•39 min

Attacking the Gates of Hell: Preparing for the Battle

In order to reach a broader audience with the Bible’s message of liberty, IPS is releasing a series of teachings featuring IPS Founder, Mike Winther, in podcast form. The following lecture was given at the Big Valley Grace Community Church men’s ministry on February 1st, 2021. It is one of a four-part series where Mike encourages Christians to get off the sidelines and engage in the battle. You’ll Learn: [02:34] This four part lecture on Attacking the Gates of Hell is all about battles. [03:04] ...

Aug 24, 2022•45 min

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