Episodes

April 3, 2022

Saved from Chaos: How the Biblical Story Reframes Sin, Space, and Sal…

How the story of salvation is far more expansive than sin management—unraveling the Old Testament’s narrative of chaos, pollution, and broken image-bearing, Mike Erre and Tim Stafford dive into what we’re truly saved from. Continuing their...

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March 27, 2022

Saved for Restoration: Rethinking the Image of God in Embodied Faith …

How our distorted image-bearing has led to a shallow understanding of salvation—and why recovering a body-centered gospel transforms everything. Mike and Tim take a sweeping journey through Genesis, Romans, and Revelation to reframe what it really...

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March 22, 2022

When Centered Set Church Meets Real Life: Navigating Power, Belonging…

How do we live out a centered-set model of church when real people, power structures, and theological questions get messy? In this midweek bonus episode of the Unity Series, Mike Erre and Tim Stafford welcome theologian and author Mark Baker, whose...

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March 20, 2022

Rediscovering Salvation: Restoring Our Vocation as God's Image Bearer…

Mike and Tim delve into the true meaning of salvation, exploring how restoring our vocation as God's image bearers reframes our understanding of being saved. From Genesis to Jesus, they discuss how salvation is about more than just sin...

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March 13, 2022

Reframing Salvation: Rediscovering the Kingdom Narrative (Image Serie…

Mike Erre and Tim Stafford kick off a transformative series that reexamines salvation through the lens of the Kingdom of God. Challenging the traditional, individualized gospel message, they delve into the rich biblical narrative of God's kingship...

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March 6, 2022

Heavy Burdens: Bridget Eileen Rivera on Confronting Church Harm Towar…

Exploring how the church has harmed LGBTQ Christians and how repentance can lead to healing and restoration, Mike Erre and Tim Stafford talk with Bridget Eileen Rivera about her book "Heavy Burdens: Seven Ways LGBTQ Christians Experience Harm in the...

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Feb. 27, 2022

Peacemaking Amidst Conflict: Embracing Jesus's Approach to Shame and …

Mike Erre and Tim Stafford dive deep into how followers of Jesus can navigate the complexities of war, violence, and shame in our modern world. Reflecting on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, they discuss the challenges of peacemaking, the importance...

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Feb. 23, 2022

Exploring Deconstruction and Centered Faith: Listener Stories and Que…

Discover how personal stories of deconstruction, mental health struggles, and church leadership challenges shape our understanding of a centered faith community. Mike and Tim delve into listener emails, discussing the impact of bounded versus centered...

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Feb. 20, 2022

Is Jesus Really the Center? Unpacking Seven Core Truths for a Unified…

Discover seven essential ways to understand Jesus at the center of a centered church, and how redefining the Kingdom of God transforms our unity, mission, and understanding of discipleship. Mike and Tim delve deep into what it truly means to have...

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Feb. 13, 2022

Reimagining Church Discipline: Love's Rugged Commitment in Centered C…

Mike Erre and Tim Stafford continue their exploration of church models by diving deeper into what it means to practice discipline in centered communities. They discuss the transformative concept of love as a rugged commitment—a commitment to be with...

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Feb. 6, 2022

Treating Symptoms & Roots: Moving from Boundaries to Centered Restora…

How the church can move from condemning boundaries to redemptive restoration through relational discernment, radical invitation, and the long-haul work of love. Mike, Tim, and surprise guest Seth Erre dive deep into what real church discipline looks...

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Jan. 30, 2022

From Boundaries to the Center: Embracing Centered Churches for Authen…

Discover how shifting from bounded and fuzzy church models to a centered church approach can transform your faith community. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford dive deep into the distinctions between bounded, fuzzy, and centered churches, exploring how...

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Jan. 23, 2022

Moving Beyond Line Drawing: Embracing Centered-Set Church Dynamics (U…

Explore how shifting from bounded and fuzzy sets to a centered-set framework can redefine church unity and community. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford unpack Paul's confrontation with Peter in Galatians and the transformative implications for modern...

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Jan. 16, 2022

Jesus, Justice, and the Death Penalty: A Conversation with Public Def…

Discover how reexamining justice and mercy through a Christ-centered lens challenges the death penalty, as Mike and Tim sit down with public defender Renee Monzon to discuss her journey and the Christian case against capital punishment. Key Takeaways:...

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Jan. 9, 2022

Can We Unite? Confronting Racism and Division in the Church (Image Se…

Explore how confronting racism, misogyny, and division within the church can lead us toward genuine unity and reconciliation. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford engage in a deep conversation with Dr. Tim Gombis, unpacking the complexities of standing in...

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Jan. 2, 2022

Santa, Satan & the Unforgivable Sin: Listener Stories of Doubt, Traum…

Discover how real-life deconstruction stories can offer hope and guidance for navigating your own faith journey amidst religious trauma and doubt. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford delve into powerful listener stories, unpacking how experiences with church...

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Dec. 26, 2021

A Deeper, Truer Faith: Honoring Deconstruction and Rebuilding Jesus-C…

How do we stay faithful to the Jesus of the Gospels when American Christianity often looks nothing like Him? This deeply personal and reflective episode offers an honest mosaic of deconstruction stories from within the Voxology community. Mike and Tim...

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Dec. 19, 2021

Reconstructing Faith: Six Paths Through Doubt, Disillusionment, and D…

A raw and honest unpacking of what “deconstruction” really is—and isn’t—in today's church. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford take time to explore the complexities behind this often-used and often-misunderstood buzzword. Drawing from philosophy,...

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Dec. 12, 2021

Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood - w/ Aimee Byrd

Discover how challenging traditional gender roles can transform discipleship and the church's mission. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford sit down with author Aimee Byrd to discuss her book "Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood," exposing the...

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Dec. 5, 2021

Making Sense of Deconstruction - w/ Joshua Ryan Butler

Gain insights into the complexities of deconstruction in the Christian journey as Mike Erre and Tim Stafford engage in a candid conversation with author and pastor Josh Butler. Together, they unravel misconceptions, discuss the impact of personal...

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Nov. 28, 2021

Deconstructing Faith: A Teenager's Perspective on the Modern Church -…

Mike Erre is joined by his 16-year-old daughter, Hannah, for an honest and heartfelt conversation about faith, doubt, and the challenges facing the next generation in the modern church. They delve into Hannah's experiences with rigid religious...

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Nov. 22, 2021

Deconstructing Deconstruction: A Critical Response to Joshua Ryan But…

Explore how systemic issues within the church contribute to the deconstruction movement as Mike Erre and Tim Stafford critically engage with Joshua Ryan Butler's article "The Four Causes of Deconstruction." Delve into deep conversations about church...

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Nov. 14, 2021

Reclaiming Unity in a Divided Church: Powers, Principalities, and the…

Discover how to reclaim unity in a divided church by addressing anger, grievance culture, and political divisions. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford are joined by theologian Tim Gombis to delve into Paul's teachings on unity, the dangers of anger and...

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Nov. 7, 2021

Building Cross-Shaped Communities: Embracing Community, Cross, and Ne…

Mike Erre and Tim Stafford conclude their Bible Series by delving into how interpreting Scripture within community leads to true transformation. They explore the vital role of embodying the values of Community, Cross, and New Creation in today's...

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