Scott Slayton

• We Need to Avoid a 2020 Rematch
  The 2024 election needs to be about America's future, not a battle royal over its recent past. Unless American voters reject the status quo and choose new candidates, we'll be dealing with the...
  Monday, August 28, 2023
• 7 Questions to Ask before Posting about Politics on Social Media
  When you consider how divisive politics can be and how often we say things in the heat of a moment that can influence the way people view Jesus and the Gospel, Christians must spend time in careful...
  Wednesday, July 26, 2023
• After the SOTU's Childish Antics, What Can I Do to Strengthen American Democracy?
  If we want our government to change, we have to change. American citizens, particularly those who are followers of Jesus, have an obligation to improve the condition of the American republic so...
  Friday, February 10, 2023
• How the Republican Party Can Win Elections Again
  The Republican Party has no excuse for its failure to win control of the Senate in this year’s midterm elections. Facing record-high inflation, an unpopular President, and a general malaise across...
  Monday, November 28, 2022
• Political Debate Advice from High School Students
  My advice for candidates preparing to head into political debates would be, to criticize their opponent's position where it is necessary but spend more time articulating what you would do to move...
  Monday, October 31, 2022
• Conservatism Is Worth Conserving
   We do not abandon our principles because the fight has gotten dirty. We must continue to uphold the value of personal liberty and responsible self-government even when the people around us...
  Tuesday, October 25, 2022
• We Too Easily Forget What Is Good about the Church
  In our culture, cynicism is easy, and it takes no effort. Any person can find fault with another person or institution with a couple of mouse clicks. Finding what is good, right, and beautiful...
  Friday, September 30, 2022
• What I Wish I Could Tell My Younger Self
  Recently I was thinking about what I wish I could go back and tell my younger self not long after I came to Christ some 25 years ago. Following this advice would not have assured me a life without...
  Friday, September 23, 2022
• Constitutional Amendments that Would Strengthen our Nation
  The government is struggling to fairly represent the American people. As such, I propose three solutions that could strengthen our democracy.
  Monday, September 12, 2022
• SBC Ultimately Has Nothing to Fear from DOJ Sexual Abuse Investigation
  SBC leaders have nothing to fear from a Department of Justice investigation; if they remain above board and tell the truth. Hiding the truth got this denomination into this mess. We have undergone...
  Friday, August 19, 2022
• Make Congress Legislate Again
  Congressional inaction is a great danger that places stress on our system of government. When Congress twiddles its thumbs, the Supreme Court exercises growing power in American life, and the...
  Wednesday, August 3, 2022
• Pastor Artur Pawlowski Wins Appeal of Contempt Charge for Violating COVID-19 Restrictions
  A Canadian appeals court handed a victory to a pastor charged with contempt of court for holding church services in violation of COVID restrictions.
  Thursday, July 28, 2022
• Church’s Livestream Captures Pastor Being Robbed at Gunpoint Mid Sermon
  Masked robbers entered a church and robbed the pastor, who was in the middle of his sermon, at gun point. The entire robbery was caught on the church’s live stream.
  Tuesday, July 26, 2022
• Undocumented Immigrant Indicted for the Rape of 10-Year-Old Ohio Girl Who Went to Indiana for an Abortion
  An undocumented immigrant who raped and impregnated a 10-year-old Ohio girl has been indicted on rape charges. Columbus Police arrested Gerson Fuentes, 27, after he confessed to raping the victim...
  Monday, July 25, 2022
• 5 Takeaways from the 8th January 6th Hearing
  The Select Congressional Committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol held its eighth public hearing on Thursday. They heard testimony about activities in the White House...
  Friday, July 22, 2022
• 'Gog and Magog' Trends on Twitter after Putin Meets with Iranian Leaders
  Many Christians saw a link between Vladimir Putin’s meeting with one of the few world leaders who approves of his invasion of Ukraine and a passage from the book of Ezekiel.
  Thursday, July 21, 2022
• State of Texas Sues the Biden Administration over HHS Guidance on Abortion
  The State of Texas filed a suit against the Biden Administration last week over new guidance that might force Lone-Star State doctors to perform abortions.
  Wednesday, July 20, 2022
• Rick Warren’s Successor Cleared of Abusive Leadership Allegations
  The elders at Saddleback Church, pastored by Rick Warren, announced that an investigation into their new pastor found that he was not guilty of abusive leadership practices at his former church.
  Monday, July 18, 2022