Voxology (Formerly the Vox Podcast with Mike Erre) is a collection of voices that question and discuss our culture's most relevant topics in relation to Christ and Christianity. We talk LGBTQ, American and church politics, Christian culture's catastrophic marginalization of the very people Jesus implores us to love and so much more. If you have serious questions about the church’s representation of Jesus, what he has done and the beauty of his work on earth today, join hosts Mike Erre and Ti ...
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477 - The Mark of Cain (To Be Human 24)
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The Mark of Cain (To Be Human 24). In this episode, Mike and Tim explore the themes of Genesis, particularly focusing on the story of Cain and Abel. They discuss the significance of offerings, the evolution of Eve's character, and the implications of sin as it relates to human nature. The conversation delves into the theological interpretations of …
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476 - The New Normal: Part Three (To Be Human 23)
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The New Normal: Part Three (To Be Human 23). In this conversation, Mike and Tim explore themes of masculinity, faith, and cultural identity, particularly in relation to Gen Z. They discuss the role of the church in shaping modern masculinity, personal stories of faith and identity, and the implications of the Genesis narrative on human relationship…
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475 - The New Normal: Part Deux (To Be Human 22)
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The New Normal: Part Deux. Today, Mike and Tim swim through quite a bit. How did Mike end up on Matt Walsh's radar? How is the Sermon on the Mount disputable or controversial?? What is up with masculinity these days? Then, an attendee from one of the 'Nonferences' asks a question about why Mike stays in vocational ministry. From there, it's on to f…
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474 - The New Normal: Part One (To Be Human 21)
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The New Normal: Part One (To Be Human 21). In this conversation, Mike and Tim explore the themes of fear, anxiety, and the role of the church in addressing these issues within society. They discuss a blue-collar perspective on faith, the impact of societal fear on Christian communities, and the need to rethink hierarchies in Christianity. The conve…
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473 - Politics & Potlucks: The Church’s Place in American Culture
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Politics & Potlucks: The Church’s Place in American Culture. Today, Mike and Tim explore a range of topics from Halloween traditions to the complexities of political theology within the Christian faith. They discuss the cultural implications of figures like Taylor Swift, the significance of community engagement, and the importance of loving one's e…
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472 - To Be Human - Part Twenty: Snakebitten
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To Be Human - Part Twenty: Snakebitten. Today, we explore the origin story of the powers in Genesis, focusing on the serpent and the choice between following Yahweh's wisdom or defining good and evil for oneself. We look at the story of Cain and Abel as an example of the ongoing conflict between the seed of the woman and the seed of the serpent. Fu…
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471 - To Be Human - Part Nineteen: Union of the Snake
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To Be Human - Part Nineteen: Union of the Snake. Well, here we go. Today, the identity of the serpent in the Garden of Eden is examined, suggesting that it may represent a spiritual being rather than a literal snake (whaaaaaaat?). Mike and Tim discuss the concept of enmity between the serpent and the woman's seed and explore the idea of seed as bot…
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470 - A Violent God? - with Dr. Timothy Gombis
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A Violent God? Today Mike and Tim are joined by the other Tim to discuss various topics, including Gombis's experience teaching kindergarten, the performance of the Cubs and Giants, and the small issue of violence in the Old Testament. Together, we explore different perspectives on reconciling the violence in the Old Testament with Jesus' teachings…
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To Be Human - Part Eighteen: In Hiding. In this conversation, Mike Erre and Timothy John Stafford discuss various topics, including pickleball injuries, Denny's menu items, and their perspectives on death... For real, though, we spend some time on the story of Adam and Eve in Genesis, focusing on the fear of the Lord. We explore the meaning of fear…
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468 - To Be Human - Part Seventeen: Snakes on a Plain
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To Be Human - Part Seventeen: Snakes on a Plain. Today Mike and Tim dive into Genesis 3! There are some interesting themes of wisdom, prudence, and the fall of humanity and the serpent! What is the significance of the serpent's role and the parallel between the serpent and Adam and Eve. They also touch on the problem of evil and the implications of…
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467 - Outrage Against the Machine
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Outrage Against the Machine. Hi. Today, Mike and Tim take a dive into the week in outrage, the outrage over that outrage and the outrage about the outrage over the initial outrage... got it? Does anybody read this...? Was it a last supper depiction? Is that blasphemous? Does it matter? They also touch on the boxing controversy that has made everyon…
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466 - To Be Human - Part Sixteen: Unity in Diversity
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To Be Human - Part Sixteen: Unity in Diversity. Today, Mike and Tim discuss Genesis Chapter two and the creation of male and female. They explore the concept of the human being solitary and the need for a helper suitable for him. They delve into the meaning of the words 'helper' and 'suitable' and how they have been misunderstood. They also discuss…
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465 - Love is a Battlefield
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Love is a Battlefield. Today, we take a break from the To Be Human conversation to talk loving enemies, neighbors and family members with whom you (perhaps vehemently) disagree with. How is love often misunderstood? Love is not just a feeling, but an action. Mike uses the example of loving your neighbor as yourself, which means treating others with…
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To Be Human - Part Fifteen: Four Rivers Run Through It. Today we continue our conversation on what it means to be human. How does the priestly language used for the "Adam" echo through scripture? How do those echoes help us to better understand what is happening in Eden? What about today? In what ways does Jesus actually fulfill scripture, in a non…
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463 - To Be Human - Part Fourteen: Knowledge of Good & Evil
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To Be Human - Part Fourteen: Knowledge of Good & Evil. Today, Mike and Tim discuss the trees in the Garden of Eden, specifically the Tree of Life and the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. They explore the significance of these trees and how they relate to the themes of mortality, eternal life, and moral discernment. Further, our fearless host…
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462 - To Be Human - Part Thirteen: Dust to Dust. Today, on the Voxology Podcast, Mike and Tim further discuss the creation account in Genesis 1 and 2. They explore the themes of cosmic order, the role of humans as image bearers, and the significance of the Garden of Eden. They also examine the relationship between Genesis 1 and 2, arguing that Gene…
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461 - To Be Human - Part Twelve: The Gift of Time
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To Be Human - Part Twelve: The Gift of Time. Today, Mike and Tim discuss the topic of mandating the Ten Commandments in school classrooms, highlighting the problematic aspects of this idea and the recent incidents of sexual abuse and hypocrisy within the church. Then, we're back in Genesis to pick up the conversation on time and the concept of Sabb…
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460 - To Be Human - Part Eleven: Time After Time
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To Be Human - Part Eleven: Time After Time. Today, Mike and Tim bring back an old segment, Tim's Troubled Times!, to discuss the challenges of responding to power over within the church. We explore the use of Christian language to baptize political agendas, the rise of Christian nationalism, and the harm caused in the name of Jesus. How do we resis…
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The Relationship Between Power, Parenting and Therapy. Today, Mike and Tim respond to a few listener questions from the past few episodes: First, they read a response to the "therapist vetting questionnaire" from the last episode. What is the role of therapists as mirrors rather than windows, reflecting back the client's thoughts and patterns? In r…
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458 - To Be Human - Part Ten: A Divine Partnership
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To Be Human - Part Ten: A Divine Partnership. Today we cover a range of topics, including the use of titles in the church, the role of apostles, the responsibilities of pastors, and the implications of human action in the world. We look at the concept of image bearers and the divine partnership between God and humans. We challenge the idea that eve…
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457 - To Be Human - Part Nine: Fight The Power
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To Be Human - Part Nine: Fight The Power. Today, Mike and Tim conclude the topic of power in the church. They reflect on the dangers of power over and the need for leaders to resist it. They also explore the idea of fundamental goodness in humans and the role of hierarchy in the church. Jesus' teachings on power and the misuse of titles are examine…
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456 - To Be Human - Part Eight: The Two Powers
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To Be Human - Part Eight: The Two Powers. After a couple of weeks of hijinks, we're back to your regular scheduled programming. Today we further explore the misuse of power and the difference between power over and power with or under. What about the idea of entitlement and the need to relinquish rights and privileges for the sake of others? What i…
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455 - Mental Illness & Spiritual Formation - with Lauren King, Dave Verhaagen and Kevin Dixon
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Mental Illness & Spiritual Formation. Today, Mike talks with guests Lauren King, Dave Verhaagen and Kevin Dixon about mental health in the Christian environment. You can learn more here: www.southeastpsychnashville.com As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to hello@voxpodcast.com, and to eng…
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454 - Power in Weakness - with Pastor Suzie P. Lind & Dr. Timothy Gombis
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Power in Weakness. As you can hear, we are not alone... Mike and Tim are in studio! In person! With friends! It's chaos of the best kind... This week, Mike and Tim are in Nashville for the VOXOLOGY Nonference, which awards them some rare in person time and they are joined by Pastor Suzie P. Lind and Dr. Timothy Gombis to discuss a myriad of things.…
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453 - To Be Human - Part Seven: Not So With You
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To Be Human - Part Seven: Not So With You. Misuse of power? Misunderstanding power? Non discerning power? Today, we explore the idea that Christians should not seek worldly power, but instead focus on loving their neighbors and embodying the teachings of Jesus. There are two types of power: power over and power with. This sets the stage for a deepe…
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