Voxology

In this episode, Mike and Tim explore the nuanced landscape of salvation, church community, and spiritual growth through a centered set approach. They challenge traditional boundaries, emphasizing that salvation is a journey rather than a destination, and highlight the importance of allowing people space to grow in their relationship with Jesus. Mike and Tim continue their conversation about cente...

Today, we look at how Jesus redefined Israel, love, hierarchy, and table fellowship — practices that the early church faithfully modeled and that can revolutionize our modern faith communities today. We break down four powerful implications of Jesus' approach: recentering identity on himself, redefining love as covenantal and non-coercive, overturning social hierarchies with radical kinship, and p...

Most religious leaders are quick to draw boundaries around who belongs and who doesn't — but Jesus does the opposite. Today, we explore how Jesus' scandalous love, through table fellowship and acceptance of sinners, flips the Old Testament and religious norms upside down to invite everyone into God's salvation. You'll discover how his approach to holiness, mercy, and inclusion challenges even the...

What does it mean to truly follow Jesus in a culture that feels increasingly corrupted and confusing? Today we wrap up our series on the Lord's Prayer by looking at the final and perhaps most complex petition: Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Join Mike Erre, Tim Stafford, and our favorite special guest Seth Erre as we navigate the tension between the joy of summer break and t...

Is forgiveness just about letting people off the hook, or is it something much deeper that restores our own humanity? Join Mike Erre and Tim Stafford as they continue their series on the Lord’s Prayer, focusing on the challenging petition to forgive as we have been forgiven. From recent headlines involving the Southern Baptist Convention to the radical math of Jesus’s parables, we explore what it...

Is artificial intelligence our modern Tower of Babel? In this episode, we dive into the Pope’s recent warnings about AI and explore what it means to maintain our human dignity in a world obsessed with optimization. We discuss the profound contrast between building for self-aggrandizement and building for the common good. Mike and Tim explore the moral depth of recent teachings on technology, highl...

Welcome to our special summer break episode where we dive into everything from amusement park plans to the deep theological roots of the Lord’s Prayer. Join Mike, Tim, and Seth Erre as we navigate the complexities of modern culture, digital fatigue, and the ancient stories that still shape our faith today. In this episode, we tackle a thoughtful listener question about whether our language has bec...

Are you struggling to navigate the tension between your faith and the current political climate? Join Mike Erre and Tim Stafford as they sit down with theologian and author Dr. Lee Camp to discuss how Christians can faithfully bear witness in a world of political idolatry. This deep dive explores the history of the church, the myth of the Christian nation, and what it truly means to follow Jesus i...

Today, Mike and Tim delve into biblical hermeneutics, exploring how contemporary Christians interpret Scripture today. Max Botner offers a rich model emphasizing location, analysis, conversation, and embodiment. He critiques simplistic fundamentalist approaches and advocates for a community and Spirit-led interpretive process rooted in humility, tradition, and love, aiming toward embodying the Gos...

What if the core story of the Bible isn't actually about going to heaven or hell when you die? In this episode, we explore the profound biblical narrative of heaven and earth being reunited and what that means for our understanding of eternal life. Join Mike Erre and Tim Stafford as they dive deep into the scriptures to uncover a story that is much more beautiful and human than the traditional "fi...

Have you ever felt like the traditional version of Christianity sounds more like an abusive relationship than a message of love? Today, Mike Erre and Tim Stafford tackle a viral critique of the faith and dive deep into what it actually means to pray for God's will to be done on earth. This conversation moves past the idea of God as a cosmic tyrant to rediscover a Jesus who invites us into a better...

What happens when the Jesus Freak generation grows up and looks at the state of modern Christianity? Mike Erre and Tim Stafford dive into the messy intersection of faith, politics, and ancient cosmology in this wide-ranging conversation. From the fallout of 90s Christian celebrity culture to the current consumerism surrounding religious holidays, this episode explores why so many are feeling disil...

Why does the wrath of God feel so different between the Old and New Testaments? Today we are joined by theologian Dr. Timothy Gombis to dive deep into the complexities of divine judgment, the character of God, and how we often misinterpret Paul's writings in Romans. It is a wide-ranging conversation that moves from the golf course to the deepest questions of biblical justice. In this episode, Mike...

What does it actually mean to be saved, and is the popular version of the gospel missing the point? Today we dive into a fascinating letter from Franklin Graham to Donald Trump to dissect how we understand salvation, the heart, and the kingdom of God. This episode explores why a private, internal-only faith might fall short of the radical, embodied life Jesus actually called us to live. In this ep...

Welcome to the Voxology Podcast with Mike Erre and Tim Stafford. In this episode, we explore what it truly means to pray for God's Kingdom to come while living in a world that feels increasingly fractured and chaotic. 🌍 We kick things off by discussing the problematic rhetoric surrounding climate change and the biblical mandate for stewardship. Is the earth just a disposable backdrop for the Gosp...

Spiritual Warfare, the Body, and Collective Discipleship: Unlearning Gnostic Influences and Embracing the Kingdom of God. This episode explores how contemporary understandings of spiritual warfare often veer into performative, individualistic practices that miss the communal and restorative essence emphasized in the New Testament. Mike and Tim discuss the influence of Gnosticism on Western theolog...

Are we focusing on the wrong threats while ignoring the ones growing right inside our own communities? Join Mike, Tim, and Seth as they dive deep into the biblical definition of the Antichrist, the manipulative power of fear, and how the modern church often aligns itself with worldly systems rather than the Kingdom of God. This episode moves beyond traditional labels to explore what it actually me...

Oh, John Piper... Does bad theology actually hurt people in the real world? Today Mike Erre and Tim Stafford dive deep into the intersection of faith, war, and the heavy burden of rigid religious systems that leave no room for human pain. From political rhetoric to pastoral advice, they explore how our view of God shapes our response to suffering and global conflict. The conversation begins with a...

Are we ignoring the most important issues of justice while fighting over trivial things? In this episode of the Voxology podcast, Mike and Tim tackle the heavy reality of the Epstein files and the church's response to systemic injustice. Join us for an honest conversation about anger, accountability, and a powerful message on faith. ⚖️ JUSTICE AND THE EPSTEIN FILES Things get serious as Mike reads...

In this episode, Mike and Tim ask a provocative question: Is "Christ is King" becoming blasphemy? They begin by analyzing recent political rhetoric, specifically a speech by Pete Hegseth, to discuss how biblical language can be hijacked for coercive power rather than reflecting the character of Jesus. The hosts argue that proclaiming theological truths while living in opposition to the way of Jesu...

Does the Bible truly restrict women in leadership? In this thought-provoking Voxology Podcast episode, Mike Erre, Suzie Lind, and Preston Sprinkle wrestle with this deeply significant theological question. Drawing from Preston's upcoming book, *From Genesis to Junia: What the Bible Really Says About Women in Leadership*, they explore the historical, cultural, and biblical contexts that shape compl...

Is border security truly biblical? At least in the way in which this administration is advocating? In this compelling episode of the Voxology Podcast, Mike and Tim tackle this pressing question with thoughtful analysis and deep theological reflection. Exploring passages like Romans 13 and Leviticus 19:34, they examine the intersection of faith and politics, addressing claims about the Bible's stan...

We don't build the Kingdom Of God We announce it We seek it We recieve it We bear witness to it We build for it What does it mean to truly seek the Kingdom of God? In this episode, the Voxology team explores the profound and practical implications of living in light of Jesus' Kingdom. From understanding the communal and political nature of the Kingdom to discussing themes like cruciformity, justic...

In this episode, Mike and Tim navigate through a snowpocalypse while discussing the nuances of faith, hope, and the human experience. They delve into the complexities of optimism versus hope, the role of spiritual disciplines, and the unexpected ways God might work in our lives. Further, they explore various themes surrounding faith, politics, and the human experience. They discuss the impact of c...

In this episode of the Voxology Podcast, hosts Mike Erre and Tim Stafford engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the current state of society, the role of the church, and the concept of the Kingdom of God. They reflect on the challenges faced in today's world, including political turmoil and social injustice, while emphasizing the importance of mental health and community support. The conv...