Voxology

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 Tim Stafford and their guests to talk things out and find your way back to the true mission of Jesus.

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Episodes

Grief, Clichés, and the Courage to Lament: A Practical Theology of Suffering - w/ Bonnie Lewis

How do we walk with people through pain when words fail and comfort clichés do more harm than good? In part two of our conversation with friend and author Bonnie Lewis, the Voxology crew explores a practical theology of grief, suffering, and lament during the holiday season—a time when joy is expected but heaviness looms for so many. From horror stories of well-meaning but damaging responses, to the power of simply being present, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and biblical insight for ...

Sep 12, 2016•35 min•Season 1Ep. 9

How Jesus Challenges Our Pro-Life Posture: Compassion, Consistency, and the Call to Embody the Kingdom

How the way we embody our pro-life beliefs may betray the very heart of Jesus. Mike and Andy explore the recent Planned Parenthood shooting in Colorado Springs to reflect on the complex, heartbreaking intersections of faith, violence, and societal discourse. Through this lens, they examine how pro-life convictions must be consistent—valuing life not only at conception but also throughout every stage of human existence, regardless of nationality, race, or ideology. This episode takes on the hard ...

Sep 12, 2016•44 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Loving Your Neighbor in an Age of Fear: A Christian Response to the Refugee Crisis

How the church responds to fear, especially in moments of national crisis, reveals a deeper truth about what we treasure. In this emotionally charged and challenging episode of the Exile Series, Mike Erre and Andy broach the tension between Jesus' command to love our neighbor and the evangelical fear complex that often dominates Western Christian discourse. Using the Syrian refugee crisis and the reaction following the Paris attacks as a backdrop, they ask: What does it really mean to follow Jes...

Sep 12, 2016•43 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Finding Jesus in the Midst of Grief, Loss, and Lament: Choosing Presence Over Pretending - w/ Bonnie Lewis

How learning to grieve and lament can deepen our faith, not destroy it. Mike Erre sits down with special guest Bonnie Lewis to explore why lament is so often missing from Christian spaces, and how embracing it can transform both our understanding of God and our healing from trauma. Sharing her gripping story of personal loss, chronic illness, and spiritual reconstruction, Bonnie walks us through the messy reality of questioning God, confronting shame, and learning to carry grief without letting ...

Sep 12, 2016•44 min•Season 1Ep. 6

How Jesus Might Challenge Both Affirming and Non-Affirming Views on Sexuality

How do we carry truth and love in today's complex conversations around sexuality, identity, and faith? This episode explores one of the most sacred cows in the modern church: how Jesus might engage with both affirming and non-affirming sides of LGBTQ+ conversations, while staying rooted in his Jewish context and countercultural message of surrender and grace. With raw honesty and biblical depth, Mike and Andy wade through questions from the Vox Mailbag on everything from Christmas decorations an...

Sep 12, 2016•55 min•Season 1Ep. 5

The Problem with "Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin": Rethinking Love, Truth, and Grace

What does it truly mean to love someone you disagree with—especially in matters of identity, sexuality, and theology? Mike Erre and Andy Lara dig into a critically important (and often misused) phrase in Christian culture: "Love the sinner, hate the sin." In this thought-provoking episode, they unpack why this mindset—while well-intended—may actually undermine the transformative power of Jesus' love and twist the gospel's radical message of grace, especially for the LGBTQ+ community and those na...

Sep 12, 2016•55 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Grace Before Judgment: Why Jesus Surprised Everyone and What That Means for Us Today

How the example of Jesus offers a radical blueprint for engaging LGBTQ+ questions and moral debates with transformative grace and humility before judgment. Drawing from Luke 6, Deuteronomy 21, and Paul's letters, Mike Erre and Andy Lara unpack why the church has often missed the mark by prioritizing correction over compassion—and how we can do better. Key Takeaways: • Judging Others vs. Discernment – Mike explains the crucial difference between crino (righteous discernment) and condemnation, and...

Sep 12, 2016•55 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Grace Before Truth: How Jesus Redefined Holiness Through Radical Hospitality

Re-examining what it means to represent Jesus in a world divided by religion, politics, and identity, Mike and Andy explore Luke 5 and challenge Christians to re-center their faith through grace before truth. This episode grapples with the scandal of Jesus' table fellowship—specifically his choice to associate with "sinners"—and unpacks how modern believers can extend radical grace to LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and anyone traditionally excluded by religious communities. The di...

Sep 12, 2016•47 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Why Gay Marriage Might Be Good News for the Church: Challenging Hypocrisy, Repentance, and Culture War Fatigue

How can the legalization of gay marriage serve the Church? In this bold and unfiltered opening episode of Vox (previously the Vox Podcast), Mike Erre and creative engineer Andy Lara set the tone for a raw and honest exploration of Christianity's intersection with culture. Unsure the world needs one more podcast, Mike makes it crystal clear why this one matters: to examine how Jesus challenges every side of every issue, particularly when it comes to LGBTQ+ issues, church hypocrisy, and cultural p...

Sep 12, 2016•25 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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