Episodes

Man Down! Paul's Radical Call for Mutual Submission in Ephesians 5
Nov. 6, 2022

Man Down! Paul's Radical Call for Mutual Submission in Ephesians 5

Unpacking how Ephesians 5 reverses the curses of Genesis 3, Mike Erre and Tim Stafford explore the implications of mutual submission over traditional gender hierarchies. Responding to listener feedback on biblical masculinity, they delve into Paul's...

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How to Be a Christian Nationalist: Rethinking Scripture and Politics - w/ Kaitlyn Schiess
Oct. 30, 2022

How to Be a Christian Nationalist: Rethinking Scripture and Politics …

Explore how rethinking Christian Nationalism can transform the way we read scripture and engage politically. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford dive deep with theologian and author Kaitlyn Schiess, discussing the intersection of faith, politics, and the...

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Man Up! Unmasking 'Alpha Male' Christianity: Embracing Biblical Masculinity Through Weakness and Community
Oct. 23, 2022

Man Up! Unmasking 'Alpha Male' Christianity: Embracing Biblical Mascu…

Mike Erre and Tim Stafford challenge the rising trend of toxic "alpha male" Christianity, unpacking how the pursuit of power and dominance contradicts the biblical understanding of masculinity. Diving deep into Genesis, they explore how true biblical...

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The Power and Threat of Moral Policing: From Iran's Revolution to Western Christian Nationalism - w/ Pastor Suzie Lind and Dr. Timothy Gombis
Oct. 16, 2022

The Power and Threat of Moral Policing: From Iran's Revolution to Wes…

How the morality police in Iran became a symbol of oppressive theocracy, and why Christians in the West must pay attention. In this special edition of Voxology, Mike Erre, Tim Stafford, and special guest Susie Lind (an elder, pastor, and...

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A Captive Mind: How Christianity Offers More Than a Set of Ideas - w/ Chris Nye
Oct. 9, 2022

A Captive Mind: How Christianity Offers More Than a Set of Ideas - w/…

How the gospel disrupts political ideologies and cultural polarization—Mike and Tim sit down with pastor and author Chris Nye to explore how our faith can break free from the mental strongholds of ideology, certainty, and tribalism. Centered around...

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Reconstructing Faith Through Love: Embracing the Mind of Christ with Gravity Leadership - w/ Ben Sternke and Matt Tebbe
Oct. 2, 2022

Reconstructing Faith Through Love: Embracing the Mind of Christ with …

Embrace a transformative approach to faith by exploring how love can reconstruct your spiritual journey. Dive into a profound conversation as Mike Erre and Tim Stafford engage with Matt Tebbe and Ben Sternke of Gravity Leadership to discuss their new...

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Friend of Sinners: Jesus' Radical Hospitality and the Glutton and Drunkard Accusation (Insulted Series)
Sept. 25, 2022

Friend of Sinners: Jesus' Radical Hospitality and the Glutton and Dru…

Discover how Jesus' approach of sharing meals with sinners challenges traditional notions of purity and separation, and what it means for us today. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford delve into the significance of Jesus being called a "glutton and a...

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In Your Attempt to Both Sides Everything... Embodying Jesus in a Politically Divided World
Sept. 18, 2022

In Your Attempt to Both Sides Everything... Embodying Jesus in a Poli…

Discover how to maintain a Christ-like posture amid political extremes by embracing a cruciform life. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford conclude their Culture War Series by exploring how to resist the temptation to engage in cultural battles through old...

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Resisting Christian Nationalism: Embracing the Cruciform Life Amidst the Culture War - w/ Pastor Suzie Lind
Sept. 11, 2022

Resisting Christian Nationalism: Embracing the Cruciform Life Amidst …

Delving into how Jesus' response to political power challenges Christian nationalism and guides us in embracing a cruciform life amidst the culture war, Mike Erre, Tim Stafford, and guest pastor Susie Lind discuss the role of the church in today's...

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Faithfulness vs Effectiveness: Breaking Free from the Culture War Mindset
Sept. 4, 2022

Faithfulness vs Effectiveness: Breaking Free from the Culture War Min…

Unveiling how the culture war mentality undermines authentic Christian living, Mike Erre and Tim Stafford dive into listener feedback to explore the tension between being faithful and being effective in today's polarized society. They discuss the...

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Resisting Culture Wars: Engaging Politics the Jesus Way
Aug. 28, 2022

Resisting Culture Wars: Engaging Politics the Jesus Way

Explore how Christians can navigate the tension between engaging in societal issues and staying faithful to Jesus's teachings without becoming entangled in culture wars. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford delve into the challenges of resisting political power...

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Blasphemer: Unveiling Jesus's Divine Claims and Their Impact on Modern Faith (Insulted Series)
Aug. 21, 2022

Blasphemer: Unveiling Jesus's Divine Claims and Their Impact on Moder…

Explore how the accusations of blasphemy against Jesus reveal profound insights into His divine identity and challenge our understanding of faith today. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford delve into biblical narratives and theological discussions, unpacking...

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Unveiling the Scandal of Jesus' Birth: Accusations of Illegitimacy and Their Impact (Insulted Series)
Aug. 14, 2022

Unveiling the Scandal of Jesus' Birth: Accusations of Illegitimacy an…

Explore how accusations of illegitimacy surrounding Jesus' birth reveal deeper insights into his identity and mission. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford delve into the societal implications of Jesus being referred to as Mary's son, the cultural significance...

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Waking Up to God's Presence: Discovering the Sacred in the Mundane (Light Series)
Aug. 7, 2022

Waking Up to God's Presence: Discovering the Sacred in the Mundane (L…

Explore how recognizing God's presence in everyday moments can transform your spiritual journey. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford delve into the stories of Jacob's dream and Moses's burning bush to uncover how God often shows up in unexpected places. They...

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Living in the Shape of the Cross: Embracing Cruciformity and Truthing in Love (light Series)
July 31, 2022

Living in the Shape of the Cross: Embracing Cruciformity and Truthing…

Explore how embracing cruciformity—living in the shape of the cross—transforms our understanding of Christian identity and practice. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford delve deep into what it means to follow Jesus's example of self-sacrificial love in a...

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Rethinking Evangelism: Inviting Others into the Kingdom Community
July 24, 2022

Rethinking Evangelism: Inviting Others into the Kingdom Community

Exploring how rethinking evangelism transforms our invitation to others, focusing on relationship and community rather than just words or the sinner's prayer. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford tackle listener questions about the true nature of evangelism,...

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Reimagining Masculinity and Mutuality: Jordan Peterson, Masculinity & ‘One Another’ (Light Series)
July 17, 2022

Reimagining Masculinity and Mutuality: Jordan Peterson, Masculinity &…

Mike and Tim delve into the complexities of masculinity in the modern church, critiquing popular messages like Jordan Peterson's "Message to the Christian Churches." They explore how the New Testament's emphasis on the "one another" commands...

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Reflecting the Beauty of Jesus: Embracing Self-Sacrificial Love in Daily Life (Light Series)
July 10, 2022

Reflecting the Beauty of Jesus: Embracing Self-Sacrificial Love in Da…

Discover how embracing self-sacrificial love over the need for power can transform your faith journey and impact how you reflect Jesus to others. In part two of the Bearing the Name series, Mike Erre and Tim Stafford delve deep into what it truly...

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Abortion, Adoption, and the Church: Navigating Post-Roe Challenges (PG-13) - w/ Pastor Bethany Nass Cseh
July 3, 2022

Abortion, Adoption, and the Church: Navigating Post-Roe Challenges (P…

Dive into a heartfelt conversation as Pastor Bethany Nass Cseh shares her personal journey through adoption and infertility, challenging the church to rethink its approach to abortion and women's health in a post-Roe v Wade world. Discover how...

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Bearing the Name: Rediscovering Evangelism Beyond Guilt and Performance (Light Series)
June 26, 2022

Bearing the Name: Rediscovering Evangelism Beyond Guilt and Performan…

How rethinking "evangelism" through the lens of bearing God's name can free us from performance-driven faith and deepen our witness as everyday expressions of the kingdom. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford kick off a new series on evangelism and what it...

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Overturning Roe v. Wade: Wrestling with Power, Politics, and the Church's Role
June 23, 2022

Overturning Roe v. Wade: Wrestling with Power, Politics, and the Chur…

Exploring how Christians can navigate their conflicted feelings about the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Mike Erre and Tim Stafford discuss the complexities of power, politics, and the church's mission. They offer insights on...

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Reframing Ritual Purity: How Jesus Confronts the Forces of Death - w/ Dr. Matthew Thiessen)
June 19, 2022

Reframing Ritual Purity: How Jesus Confronts the Forces of Death - w/…

How Jesus’ healing encounters with corpses, hemorrhages, and skin conditions aren’t abolishing purity laws—but revealing His divine power over death itself. In this fascinating conversation, Mike, Tim, Susie, and guest scholar Matthew Thiessen...

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Reclaiming Israel’s Story: Why the Gospel Needs Its Jewish Roots - w/ Dr. Jen Rosner
June 12, 2022

Reclaiming Israel’s Story: Why the Gospel Needs Its Jewish Roots - w/…

How rediscovering the Jewishness of Jesus reshapes Christian theology, discipleship, and our reading of the gospel. In this deeply insightful and honest conversation, Mike and Tim sit down with Dr. Jennifer Rosner, a Messianic Jewish theologian and...

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Redefining 'Works' and 'Grace' in Ephesians (Image Series) - w/ Timothy Gombis
June 5, 2022

Redefining 'Works' and 'Grace' in Ephesians (Image Series) - w/ Timot…

Uncover how reexamining the concepts of 'works' and 'grace' in Ephesians 2 can transform your understanding of faith and salvation. Mike and Tim are joined by New Testament scholar Timothy Gombis to delve deep into Paul's messages, challenging...

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