Episodes

198 - The Future of the American Church - With Rick McKinley and Bonnie Lewis
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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197- When Theology Becomes Harmful
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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196 - Jesus is Both Inclusive and Exclusive
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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195 - A Home for the Spiritually Homeless
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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194 - VOX Mailbag - Double Standards, Leaving Christianity Behind, and Reading the Bible
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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193 - When is Theological Gatekeeping Okay?
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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192 - OT Violence, Evolution, and Sexuality - With Tremper Longman III
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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191 - Does the Traditional Christian Ethic Harm LGBTQ People? - with Johanna Finegan
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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190 - Leaving the Megachurch and Guest Malaika Sesay
April 8, 2019

190 - Leaving the Megachurch and Guest Malaika Sesay

This week's episode, Mike answers some questions on the MegaChurch and introduces everyone to VOX listener Malaika Sesay, who tells her story of growing in both a Muslim and Christian environment. Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com...

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189 - Shame, Faith, and How to Disagree Well
April 1, 2019

189 - Shame, Faith, and How to Disagree Well

VOX Mailbag! Mike answers some listener questions on the topics of shame, faith and how Christians can disagree theologically and still break bread together. As always, thanks for listening. Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com...

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188 - Leviticus, Sex, and Women in Leadership - With Sophie Cherry
March 25, 2019

188 - Leviticus, Sex, and Women in Leadership - With Sophie Cherry

My friend Sophie joins the show to answer listener questions: What has been Sophie's experience as a woman in the church and the pushback involved with female leadership? How has the #MeToo movement effected the church? How did Jesus, and how do we,...

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187- Faith, Sexuality, and Gender - With Preston Sprinkle
March 18, 2019

187- Faith, Sexuality, and Gender - With Preston Sprinkle

Mike talks with Preston Sprinkle about Faith, Sexuality and Gender within the Church. Should these be such focused on issues? What does it mean to be a Eucharist centered community? As always, thanks for listening! Learn more about the VOX Podcast:...

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186 - Is Christianity Good for the World?
March 11, 2019

186 - Is Christianity Good for the World?

In this episode, Paul Gould and I discuss his new book: "Cultural Apologetics: Renewing the Christian Voice, Conscience, and Imagination in a Disenchanted World." Thanks for listening! Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on...

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185 - VOX Mailbag - Abortion, Shame, and Shaming
March 4, 2019

185 - VOX Mailbag - Abortion, Shame, and Shaming

VOXers! This week, Mike ties up the series on Abortion by digging into the mailbag to answer a few questions folks had after listening. He addresses the idea of shaming and differing opinions between spouses. As always, thanks for listening! Learn...

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184 - Being Pro-life is More Than Just Being Pro-baby - with Bonnie Lewis
Feb. 25, 2019

184 - Being Pro-life is More Than Just Being Pro-baby - with Bonnie L…

Hello VOXers! This episode Mike wraps up the short series on Abortion, in a heavy and thoughtful conversation with the always wonderful Bonnie Lewis. Does being Pro Life include the well being of the mother, pre and/or post abortion? How can folks be...

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183 - Infanticide, Abortion, and How the Early Church Changed the World
Feb. 18, 2019

183 - Infanticide, Abortion, and How the Early Church Changed the Wor…

Mike continues his conversation on Abortion, dipping into the history of the topic and the role the early Church played with unwanted pregnancies. Thanks for listening! Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes -...

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182 - Beyond the Politics of Abortion
Feb. 12, 2019

182 - Beyond the Politics of Abortion

This week, Mike begins a conversation on Abortion. In light of recent bills brought forth in New York and Virginia, Mike responds to a question sent in on the topic of Abortion. Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes...

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181 - Surrender and the Paradox of Self-Control - with Drew Dyck
Feb. 4, 2019

181 - Surrender and the Paradox of Self-Control - with Drew Dyck

We discuss Drew Dyck's latest book, "Your Future Self Will Thank You: Secrets to Self-Control from the Bible and Brain Science." Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - apple.co/1Lla1Nj Support the VOX Podcast on...

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180 - Toxic Masculinity, Razor Blades, and Why Bonnie is Translating the Bible - With Bonnie Lewis
Jan. 29, 2019

180 - Toxic Masculinity, Razor Blades, and Why Bonnie is Translating …

To find out more about Bonnie's project: bit.ly/timshelproject 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 Twitter...

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179 - When God Doesn't Answer
Jan. 22, 2019

179 - When God Doesn't Answer

The book I mentioned in the discussion about spiritual gifts is titled, "More: How You Can Have More of the Spirit When You Already Have Everything in Christ" by Simon Ponsonby. Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes...

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178 - Everything You Know About Predestination is Wrong
Jan. 14, 2019

178 - Everything You Know About Predestination is Wrong

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177 - Nonviolence, Feminine Sexual Desire, and the Unity of the Church
Jan. 7, 2019

177 - Nonviolence, Feminine Sexual Desire, and the Unity of the Church

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176 - Christians Lost the Culture War, and Why That's a Good Thing - with Rick McKinley
Dec. 18, 2018

176 - Christians Lost the Culture War, and Why That's a Good Thing - …

Rick McKinley joins us to discuss his new book, Faith For This Moment. 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 Twitter...

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175 - Patriarchy, Leaving Church, and the Failure of God
Dec. 11, 2018

175 - Patriarchy, Leaving Church, and the Failure of God

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