Episodes

Santa, Satan & the Unforgivable Sin: Listener Stories of Doubt, Trauma, and Rediscovering Jesus
Jan. 2, 2022

Santa, Satan & the Unforgivable Sin: Listener Stories of Doubt, Traum…

Discover how real-life deconstruction stories can offer hope and guidance for navigating your own faith journey amidst religious trauma and doubt. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford delve into powerful listener stories, unpacking how experiences with church...

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A Deeper, Truer Faith: Honoring Deconstruction and Rebuilding Jesus-Centered Discipleship
Dec. 26, 2021

A Deeper, Truer Faith: Honoring Deconstruction and Rebuilding Jesus-C…

How do we stay faithful to the Jesus of the Gospels when American Christianity often looks nothing like Him? This deeply personal and reflective episode offers an honest mosaic of deconstruction stories from within the Voxology community. Mike and Tim...

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Reconstructing Faith: Six Paths Through Doubt, Disillusionment, and Deconstruction (Exile Series)
Dec. 19, 2021

Reconstructing Faith: Six Paths Through Doubt, Disillusionment, and D…

A raw and honest unpacking of what “deconstruction” really is—and isn’t—in today's church. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford take time to explore the complexities behind this often-used and often-misunderstood buzzword. Drawing from philosophy,...

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Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood - w/ Aimee Byrd
Dec. 12, 2021

Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood - w/ Aimee Byrd

Discover how challenging traditional gender roles can transform discipleship and the church's mission. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford sit down with author Aimee Byrd to discuss her book "Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood," exposing the...

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Making Sense of Deconstruction - w/ Joshua Ryan Butler
Dec. 5, 2021

Making Sense of Deconstruction - w/ Joshua Ryan Butler

Gain insights into the complexities of deconstruction in the Christian journey as Mike Erre and Tim Stafford engage in a candid conversation with author and pastor Josh Butler. Together, they unravel misconceptions, discuss the impact of personal...

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Deconstructing Faith: A Teenager's Perspective on the Modern Church - w/ Hannah Erre
Nov. 28, 2021

Deconstructing Faith: A Teenager's Perspective on the Modern Church -…

Mike Erre is joined by his 16-year-old daughter, Hannah, for an honest and heartfelt conversation about faith, doubt, and the challenges facing the next generation in the modern church. They delve into Hannah's experiences with rigid religious...

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Deconstructing Deconstruction: A Critical Response to Joshua Ryan Butler's Four Causes
Nov. 22, 2021

Deconstructing Deconstruction: A Critical Response to Joshua Ryan But…

Explore how systemic issues within the church contribute to the deconstruction movement as Mike Erre and Tim Stafford critically engage with Joshua Ryan Butler's article "The Four Causes of Deconstruction." Delve into deep conversations about church...

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Reclaiming Unity in a Divided Church: Powers, Principalities, and the Path Forward - w/ Dr. Timothy Gombis
Nov. 14, 2021

Reclaiming Unity in a Divided Church: Powers, Principalities, and the…

Discover how to reclaim unity in a divided church by addressing anger, grievance culture, and political divisions. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford are joined by theologian Tim Gombis to delve into Paul's teachings on unity, the dangers of anger and...

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Building Cross-Shaped Communities: Embracing Community, Cross, and New Creation (Understanding the Bible Series)
Nov. 7, 2021

Building Cross-Shaped Communities: Embracing Community, Cross, and Ne…

Mike Erre and Tim Stafford conclude their Bible Series by delving into how interpreting Scripture within community leads to true transformation. They explore the vital role of embodying the values of Community, Cross, and New Creation in today's...

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Breaking Free from Patriarchal Constructs - w/ Dr. Beth Allison Barr on Biblical Womanhood
Oct. 31, 2021

Breaking Free from Patriarchal Constructs - w/ Dr. Beth Allison Barr …

Explore how challenging traditional views on 'Biblical Womanhood' can lead to a more authentic and inclusive understanding of the Bible and the role of women in the church. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford are joined by historian and author Beth Allison...

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Rethinking 'God's Will': Embracing Wisdom Over Christian Clichés
Oct. 24, 2021

Rethinking 'God's Will': Embracing Wisdom Over Christian Clichés

Mike Erre and Tim Stafford delve into the pitfalls of relying on common Christian clichés like "God told me" and "I feel led," examining how these phrases can lead to misunderstanding and manipulation within the church. They explore a more biblical...

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Reframing Inerrancy: Embracing a Higher View of the Bible (Understanding the Bible Series)
Oct. 17, 2021

Reframing Inerrancy: Embracing a Higher View of the Bible (Understand…

Discover why viewing the Bible through the lens of inerrancy might limit our understanding of its divine and human nature. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford delve into the complexities of Scripture, discussing how a more nuanced approach can lead to a...

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Midnight Mass: Unveiling Theological Reflections in Horror - w/ Kaitlyn Schiess
Oct. 10, 2021

Midnight Mass: Unveiling Theological Reflections in Horror - w/ Kaitl…

Discover how 'Midnight Mass' serves as a mirror to the modern church, revealing the dangers of misguided faith, the perversion of theology, and the implications for believers today. Mike Erre, Tim Stafford, and special guest Kaitlyn Schiess delve deep...

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Embracing a Cross-Shaped Life: Redefining Community and Leadership Through Humility and Service
Oct. 3, 2021

Embracing a Cross-Shaped Life: Redefining Community and Leadership Th…

Discover how embracing a cross-shaped life transforms our understanding of community, leadership, and service. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford explore what it means to live in the way of Jesus, redefining greatness through humility and self-sacrificial...

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Faith Over Rulebooks: Centering Justice and Community in the Church (Exile Series)
Sept. 26, 2021

Faith Over Rulebooks: Centering Justice and Community in the Church (…

How the American Church’s focus on right beliefs and institutional preservation has neglected the transformative power of love, justice, and community as revealed through Jesus. In this deeply reflective and wide-ranging conversation, Mike Erre, Tim...

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The Wanderer - U2: There is No Them, There is Only Us
Sept. 21, 2021

The Wanderer - U2: There is No Them, There is Only Us

Tim and Dr. Tim Gombis conclude their mini-series on U2 and theology by diving deep into how we can coexist and carry each other in divisive times. Drawing inspiration from U2's song "One" and other tracks, they explore the importance of embracing...

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Decoding Revelation: Why Understanding Biblical Genre Matters (Understanding the Bible Series)
Sept. 19, 2021

Decoding Revelation: Why Understanding Biblical Genre Matters (Unders…

Understanding how genre shapes our reading of Scripture is one of the most foundational—and often overlooked—keys to interpreting the Bible faithfully. In this 10th installment of the ongoing Bible Series, Mike Erre and Tim Stafford deep-dive into...

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The Wanderer - U2: Grief, Grace and the Grotesque
Sept. 14, 2021

The Wanderer - U2: Grief, Grace and the Grotesque

Explore how U2's music unveils the paradoxes of the gospel, as Tim Stafford and Dr. Tim Gombis delve into themes of grief, grace, and the grotesque in Part 2 of The Wanderer Series. Unpacking the "grammar of the gospel," they discuss how songs like...

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Making the Bible Strange Again: Bridging Cultural Gaps in Biblical Interpretation (Understanding the Bible Series)
Sept. 12, 2021

Making the Bible Strange Again: Bridging Cultural Gaps in Biblical In…

Discover how embracing the cultural, historical, and contextual 'strangeness' of the Bible can transform your understanding of scripture. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford delve into the complexities of interpreting scripture by acknowledging the...

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The Wanderer - U2: Not All Who Wander Are Lost
Sept. 7, 2021

The Wanderer - U2: Not All Who Wander Are Lost

Join Tim Stafford and Dr. Timothy Gombis as they launch 'The Wanderer Series', a deep dive into the intersections of U2's music, theology, and personal journeys. Explore how the band's evolving sound and poetic lyrics have profoundly influenced their...

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Embracing Interpretive Humility: Rediscovering the Bible Through Context and Community (Understanding the Bible Series)
Sept. 6, 2021

Embracing Interpretive Humility: Rediscovering the Bible Through Cont…

Discover how understanding cultural context and embracing interpretive humility can transform your reading of the Bible. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford delve into the importance of situating ourselves before the text, recognizing our individualistic...

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God's Accommodation: Embracing the Messiness of Scripture (Understanding the Bible Series)
Aug. 29, 2021

God's Accommodation: Embracing the Messiness of Scripture (Understand…

Discover how understanding God's accommodation can transform the way we read and interpret Scripture. Mike and Tim delve into the complexities of the Bible's divine and human aspects, exploring how the messiness of Scripture reveals God's character...

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Embracing the Messiness of Scripture: How God's Accommodation Shapes Our Understanding (Understanding the Bible Series)
Aug. 22, 2021

Embracing the Messiness of Scripture: How God's Accommodation Shapes …

Discover how understanding God's accommodation to human culture can transform your reading of the Bible. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford delve into the complexities of interpreting scripture amidst cultural lenses and veils, exploring how the divine-human...

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Reframing Biblical Inspiration: The Human and Divine Collaboration in Scripture (Understanding the Bible Series)
Aug. 15, 2021

Reframing Biblical Inspiration: The Human and Divine Collaboration in…

Unlock a deeper understanding of the Bible by exploring the human and divine collaboration in Scripture. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford kick off the Bible Series by challenging conventional beliefs about biblical inspiration, revealing how recognizing the...

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