Episodes

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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May 28, 2019

197- When Theology Becomes Harmful

Bonnie is back, with VOX broadcasting from Ohio, Texas and California simultaneously. In this episode, Mike facilitates a conversation on when theology becomes harmful. As always, thanks for listening. Learn more about the VOX Podcast:...

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May 20, 2019

196 - Jesus is Both Inclusive and Exclusive

Our friend Bonnie Lewis co-hosts this episode and we have a great discussion on what it means that Jesus is both inclusive and exclusive. What does that mean for us as followers? What does it mean for the world? As always, thanks for listening! Learn...

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May 14, 2019

195 - A Home for the Spiritually Homeless

Mike airs his frustrations with being unable to identify with his Tribe, on either side of the conservative or progressive fence. Where do we go from here? Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - apple.co/1Lla1Nj...

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May 7, 2019

194 - VOX Mailbag - Double Standards, Leaving Christianity Behind, an…

VOX Mailbag episode. Mike answers a listener question on "Why keep the name 'Christianity' if it has so much negative connotations?" Mike also addresses his own possible double standards and how to read the Bible. Learn more about the VOX Podcast:...

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April 30, 2019

193 - When is Theological Gatekeeping Okay?

Mike responds to a tweet claiming one does not have to believe in the actual, physical Resurrection of Jesus to be a Christian. When is 'Gatekeeping' ok amongst those who claim the name of 'Cristian?' And how might that be done? Learn more about the...

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April 22, 2019

192 - OT Violence, Evolution, and Sexuality - With Tremper Longman III

Mike has a great conversation with Tremper Longman III about his new book, "Confronting Old Testament Controversies: Pressing Questions about Evolution, Sexuality, History, and Violence." Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe...

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April 15, 2019

191 - Does the Traditional Christian Ethic Harm LGBTQ People? - with …

On this week's episode, Johanna Finegan joins Mike and shares her journey, as they discuss the traditional Christian ethic and how LGBTQ live within it. For more information on Revoice, go to revoice.us. Learn more about the VOX Podcast:...

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