Episodes

The New Normal: Part One. Mike and Tim delve into the profound implications of Genesis 3:16, reinterpreting the curse on the woman to uncover deeper meanings about pain, fear, and the introduction of scarcity. They tackle the...

Discover how embracing Jesus' teachings on power and politics can transform your relationships and reshape your identity in a polarized world. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford delve into the "To Be Human" series, examining how Jesu...

Explore how understanding the serpent's influence from Genesis to today empowers us to break the cycle of sin and image God into the world. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford delve into the biblical narrative, revealing how humanity ...

Explore the profound implications of the serpent's role in Genesis 3, revealing how understanding its true identity as a spiritual being reshapes our perception of temptation, sin, and humanity's vocation as image-bearers of ...

Explore the challenging question of reconciling the violent depictions of God in the Old Testament with the teachings of Jesus in the New Testament. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford are joined by theologian Dr. Timothy Gombis to de...

Mike Erre and Tim Stafford delve into the roots of shame and hiding in our lives, unpacking Genesis 3 to reveal God's compassionate invitation to step out of isolation and into authentic connection. By reexamining the true me...

Uncover how redefining salvation and understanding the serpent's role in Genesis 3 can reshape our perspective on sin, humanity, and our relationship with God. Dive deep into the hidden wordplays in the Hebrew text and explor...

Exploring how Christians can navigate feelings of outrage in response to cultural events like the depiction of the Last Supper at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, Mike Erre and Tim Stafford delve into the importance of re...

Delve into how the creation of male and female in Genesis 2 reveals the profound unity in diversity intended by God, and how this shapes our understanding of human dignity, community, and the image of God today. Mike and Tim ...

Explore how reexamining biblical love can transform our relationships, especially when facing disagreements or challenging situations. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford delve into common distortions of love within Christianity, disc...

Uncover how the four rivers flowing from Eden in Genesis 2 set the stage for the entire biblical narrative, revealing our vocation as a royal priesthood. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford explore the profound connections between the...

Discover how revisiting the story of the two trees in Genesis can transform our understanding of humanity's purpose, mortality, and our relationship with God. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford unpack the profound implications of the...

Discover how re-examining Genesis 2 transforms our understanding of humanity, mortality, and divine vocation, challenging traditional views on creation and sin. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford delve into the depths of Genesis 2, e...

Unveiling the profound gift of Sabbath rest and how embracing our limitations leads to a deeper understanding of our humanity and God's presence. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford delve into the significance of the seventh day in Ge...

Discover how to confront oppressive power structures with love and rethink the Genesis creation story in a way that reveals deeper insights about God's intention for humanity. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford dive into the challeng...

Mike Erre and Tim Stafford delve into the complexities of power dynamics in therapy, parenting, and church leadership, exploring how shifting from 'power over' to 'power with' can transform relationships and foster genuine co...

Discover how reimagining our role in God's creation transforms our understanding of sovereignty, agency, and the divine partnership intended from the beginning. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford delve into Genesis to explore how hum...

Mike Erre and Tim Stafford delve into how modern church power structures often contradict Jesus' teachings on leadership. They explore moving from "power over" models to embracing mutuality, plurality, humility, and vulnerabi...

Mike and Tim delve into the concept of cruciformity, exploring how the church can move away from "power over" dynamics and embrace the "power with" approach exemplified by Jesus and Paul. They discuss the misuse of power with...

Explore how integrating psychology and faith can help the church overcome mental health stigma. Mike Erre is joined by mental health professionals Kevin Dixon, Lauren King, and Dr. Dave Verhaagen to debunk common misconceptio...

Discover how embracing weakness and confronting shame can rehumanize ministry and lead to authentic discipleship. In this special Non-Ference episode, Mike Erre and Tim Stafford are joined by Susie Lind and Timothy Gombis to ...

Unpacking Jesus's radical call to reject "power over" in favor of "power with," Mike Erre and Tim Stafford continue the Rule Series by exploring how this paradigm shift can transform our understanding of leadership, authority...

Explore how moving beyond gatekeeping and adopting a 'power with' approach can transform your understanding of authority, community, and what it means to be human in God's image. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford dive deep into the ...

Discover how to navigate the complexities of modern politics without compromising your loyalty to Jesus. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford are joined by Pauline scholar Dr. Timothy Gombis to delve into Paul's vision of the church as...