Episodes

Oct. 7, 2019

216 - Why Sermons Should No Longer Be Central - With Skye Jethani

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Sept. 30, 2019

215 - Tim Gombis Absolutely Blew Our Minds About Why Jesus Had to Die

Ok y’all. THIS. Erre texted us with ALL CAPS about how this interview with Tim Gombis blew his mind. And he was SO RIGHT. 🤯 . They dive deep into the atonement and the reason Jesus had to die. Spoiler alert: Gombis asserts it wasn’t for...

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Sept. 23, 2019

214 - Church, Leadership, and a Theology of Mental Illness

Mike, Bonnie and Tim discuss and rebuke a social media post stating that people with mental illness should not be in pastoring roles, digging into the dangers of isolation and stigmatizing. Mike shares a "Theology of Mental Illness" that he prepared....

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Sept. 16, 2019

213 - Reframing The Way We See and Talk About Jesus - Alan Hirsch and…

We have a great interview and a pretty deep outro for you to enjoy! Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - apple.co/1Lla1Nj Support the VOX Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/voxpodcast Follow us on Instagram:...

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Sept. 13, 2019

212.5 VOX Mini - What is the Best Way to Reconcile the OT and the NT?

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Sept. 12, 2019

212.4 VOX Mini - Why Does the Church Talk about Tithing?

Mike breaks down tithing, it's roots in the bible and and what is a theology of generosity. Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - apple.co/1Lla1Nj Support the VOX Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/voxpodcast...

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Sept. 11, 2019

212.3 VOX Mini - Should I Stay at a Church That Teaches Reformed Theo…

What are the roots of reformed theology? A listener writes in to discuss whether or not they should stay in a church that adheres to this thinking when they themselves do not. Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes -...

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Sept. 10, 2019

212.2 VOX Mini - Should Infants be Baptized?

This episode, Mike, Bonnie and Tim tackle a question on infant baptism. What did Jesus say? Is it necessary for children to be baptized, like an insurance policy? Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes -...

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Sept. 9, 2019

212.1 VOX Mini - What Are Your Favorite Books?

We are trying something new this week. Every day, we'll release a mini-episode" where we answer listener questions. This episode, Mike, Bonnie and Tim respond to a few listeners who asked for their favorite books that helped inform their spiritual...

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Sept. 2, 2019

211 - Healing the Wounds of Sexual Abuse - With Elaine Heath

A new podcast is out, but this one comes with a trigger warning for Sexual Abuse. Erre spoke with Elaine Heath about how to read the Bible from the perspective of survivors and it was so good, but also heavy and authentic and real. Today's outro to...

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Aug. 26, 2019

210 - The Church as an Enemy Making Machine - with David Fitch

Mike interviews David Fitch about his book "The Church of Us vs. Them: Freedom from a Faith That Feeds on Making Enemies." They have a great conversation about what banners we've been given that we continue to hide behind, our fascination with...

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Aug. 19, 2019

209 - When Christians Lose Their Faith

VOX welcomes back Andy Lara! This week, Mike, Bonnie and Andy discuss the recent statements from Joshua Harris (I Kissed Dating Goodbye) and Marty Sampson (Hillsong) regarding their recent "de-conversion." Learn more about the VOX Podcast:...

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Aug. 12, 2019

208 - Paul and Politics - With Tim Gombis

Pauline scholar Tim Gombis returns to discuss Paul and politics. Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - apple.co/1Lla1Nj Support the VOX Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/voxpodcast Follow us on Instagram:...

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Aug. 6, 2019

207 - White Supremacy, Guns, and Mass Shootings

After two, overly emotional attempts, Mike and Bonnie have a conversation about the recent mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton. They lament the death, the loss, the political posturing and discuss what a Kingdom movement might be in this time. It's a...

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July 30, 2019

206 - Jesus Was Not a Racist (Why Context Matters)

Mike & Bonnie discuss a blog article by Sarah Bessey. How damaging is it to use scripture out of context to support a claim? How much can it harm the cause you're arguing for? How can we be peacemakers instead of peace keepers? Learn more about...

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July 23, 2019

205 - Misreading Romans - With Sylvia Keesmaat and Brian Walsh

Mike has a conversation with authors of "Romans Disarmed," Sylvia Keesmaat and Brian Walsh. Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - apple.co/1Lla1Nj Support the VOX Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/voxpodcast...

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July 15, 2019

204 - The Immigration Crisis - With Matthew Soerens

Mike has a very insightful conversation with Matthew Soerens from 'World Relief,' on the in's and out's of the immigration crisis we're facing today. What is the legal process? How do we respond as Christians? What is the biblical calling? Learn more...

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July 8, 2019

203 - Misunderstanding the Bible - With Tim Gombis

Mike and Bonnie respond to a criticism on how political issues have been handled tonally in the past. Then Mike sits down once again with Pauline Scholar Tim Gombis to further discuss the ways in which folks have and do misunderstood the Bible. Learn...

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July 1, 2019

202 - VOX Mailbag - On Being Spiritually Homeless

Mike and Bonnie respond to messages and questions from VOX listeners about the thread on being Spiritually Homeless. Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - apple.co/1Lla1Nj Support the VOX Podcast on Patreon:...

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June 24, 2019

201 - Misunderstanding Paul - With Tim Gombis

Mike talks with Pauline scholar Tim Gombis about how the Apostle Paul is misunderstood in his New Testament writings. Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - apple.co/1Lla1Nj Support the VOX Podcast on Patreon:...

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June 21, 2019

Bonus Sermon Episode - Shameless Audacity

BONUS EPISODE! This is a sermon Mike gave a few years ago on praying with Chutzpah! Mike looks at how folks prayed in the Old Testament and how Jesus responded to people who approached him with shameless audacity. Learn more about the VOX Podcast:...

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June 17, 2019

200 - The Future of the American Church - With Skye Jethani

The Road to 200 ends here! Our third part of "The Future of the American Church" concludes with an amazing conversation with Skye Jethani. Where are we going? Where have we been and why are we where we are right now? All of these are discussed. As...

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June 10, 2019

199 - The Future of the American Church - With Kristen Howerton and A…

The road to 200 continues! This week, Mike continues the conversation on the future of the Church and Christianity with old friend, Blogger and Podcaster, Kristen Howerton and the OG VOXer, the man who helped start this whole VOX podcast train, Mr....

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June 4, 2019

198 - The Future of the American Church - With Rick McKinley and Bonn…

The road to 200! Part one of a series of conversations about the future of Christianity and the Church. In Part One, Mike speaks with Rick McKinley of Imago Dei Church in Portland Oregon and speaker and Bible Translator Bonnie Lewis in Austin Texas...

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