Vox Podcast With Mike Erre

Here we go! VOX receives many listener questions. While we try to answer as many as we can, every now and again we like to take an episode to discuss some big ones. Today, Mike and Tim answer a few. How do we know an apology is sincere when they’re always wrapped in buzzwords? Should the Church be inventive and let go of their current format during quarantine? Were there other people outside of the Garden in Genesis? Alway feel free to email in questions to hello@voxpodcast.com. Books that are discussed: Genesis Unbound: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Unbound-Provocative-Creation-Account/dp/1935651218/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3K3OQTE8T0IR1 The Lost World of Genesis One: https://www.amazon.com/Lost-World-Genesis-One-Cosmology/dp/0830837043/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3K3OQTE8T0IR1 The Temple and the Church's Mission: https://www.amazon.com/Temple-Churchs-Mission-Biblical-Theology/dp/0830826181/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3UZGOX0OS8SUG Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - apple.co/1Lla1Nj Support th

We're back with the inimitable and brain melting Dr. Timothy Gombis to discuss a theology of race and the diverse Kingdom God intended. It is a conversation packed with interpretation and intention. What is the hope for the modern evangelical church during this time? What is its role? Further, Dr. Gombis shares about his new podcast that will debut in two weeks: "Faith Improvised." We also celebrate Bonnie Lewis's last episode as co host as she transitions to her brand new podcast, "The Timshel Cast!" The first episode is out today and can be heard here: https://anchor.fm/timshelcast/episodes/Episode-1--In-the-Text-What-is-Timshel-egcksu/a-a2kse5j As we await the "Faith Improvised" podcast, Dr. Gombis can be read here: https://timgombis.com/ Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - apple.co/1Lla1Nj Support the VOX Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/voxpodcast Follow us on Instagram: @voxpodcast Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/voxpodcast Follow Mike on Twitter: ww

Faitth Brooks is the Director of Operations at Be the Bridge to Racial Unity, an organization dedicated to empowering people and culture towards racial equality, healing and reconciliation. On today’s episode, we sit down with Faitth to learn more about the work of Be the Bridge, how we can be allies that make a difference, and her important perspective on what it is like to be a black woman in America. Be the Bridge is a well of information that helps educate, inform, and then act at a fundamental level in people’s families and communities. In today’s conversation, Faitth describes the powerful result of taking small steps towards change. If you want to find out more information about the work Be the Bridge does, download Be the Bridge’s resource guide, or join a group, you can visit:https://bethebridge.com or visit them on instagram: @beabridgebuilder For more information about Faitth, please visit: https://www.faitthbrooks.com or Instagram: @faitthb Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcas

Today we have all the feels. After a year as co-host on the podcast, Bonnie will be leaving from her official role as co-host to focus on Timshel, her work with Radical Wellness and her own podcast. We are so very sad to see her go, but cheering her on and her work in this next season for her! In today’s episode, we hear about her journey, why this work matters so much and how you can find her new podcast and order Timshel for yourself! (As of TODAY it’s for sale!) We dive deep and she answers the question “Why is it called a Translation?”, “What Does Timshel mean?”, along with a dash of Quantum Physics and the Divine Feminine. We know you will join us in supporting our beloved Bonnie! You can purchase your copy of Timshel here: https://www.timsheltranslation.com Keep with Bonnie on Instagram here: @bonniegaillewis or @timsheltranslation.com Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - apple.co/1Lla1Nj Support the VOX Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/voxpodcas

We were thrilled to sit down with theologian Dr. Walter Brueggemann for today’s episode. Discussing his new book, “Virus as a Summons to Faith,” Dr. Brueggemann dives into the reality the world is facing with the pandemic, and what a faithful Christian response looks like. In today’s episode, he outlines his book, discusses how to read a pre-science work in a post-science world, and touches on recent events surrounding inequality, racism, and white supremacy culture. If you want to find out more about Dr. Brueggemann you can go to his website: https://www.walterbrueggemann.com And if you’d like to purchase his book, you can do so here: https://rb.gy/h9yy67 Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - apple.co/1Lla1Nj Support the VOX Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/voxpodcast Follow us on Instagram: @voxpodcast Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/voxpodcast Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford www.timothyj

We are honored to have Brit Barron with us on the podcast this week! Brit Barron is an author, anti-racism activist, pastor and public speaker who is dedicated to having honest conversations. As a person of color, Brit grew up in predominately white spaces, and as a part of the American Evangelical church. On today’s podcast we got the opportunity to reflect with Brit on the events of the past few weeks including George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter Movement. Brit gives a poignant view of racism in America, the racial blindspot of the Evangelical church, practical steps for those who want to know more about historical context of racism in America and the truth that unless it’s personal to each of us, real change will not happen. In addition to her thoughtful and wise comments., Brit released an “Understanding Racism 101 Guide” to help us all become anti-racist. You can learn more and purchase it here: https://britbarron.com/racism101 For more information about Brit, you can find her on Instagram: @

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Today we sit down with Associate Professor of Theology at Quincy University, Matthew Bates, to discuss his latest book, "Gospel Allegiance: What Faith Misses for Salvation in Christ." Bates asks questions about our understanding of faith, and asks is faith in Jesus enough for salvation? Or does the church need a shift in allegiance? You can see Matthew's work and learn more at http://matthewwbates.com/ Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - apple.co/1Lla1Nj Support the VOX Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/voxpodcast Follow us on Instagram: @voxpodcast Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/voxpodcast Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford www.timothyjohnstafford.com Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy

This we week we welcome theologian and activist Shane Claiborne. Together we discuss one of his recent books “Beating Guns” and wrestle with gun reform, and the 2nd Amendment in light of a Gospel-centered worldview. We ask questions about if it is a gun problem, heart problem or both. What about self defense? What should we do with out fear? How shall we interpret the 2nd Amendment? How shall we interpret the words of Jesus? Part of Shane’s work is working with RAWtools, an organization which accepts guns from those who have voluntarily unarmed themselves and turn these weapons into gardening tools. You can find out how to get involved here: https://rawtools.org/ Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - apple.co/1Lla1Nj Support the VOX Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/voxpodcast Follow us on Instagram: @voxpodcast Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/voxpodcast Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford www.tim

Author and Pastor Jonathan Dodson joins us today to tan about his new book, “Our Good Crisis: Overcoming Moral Chaos with the Beatitudes.” Through an in-depth conversation through the Beatitudes, Mike, Tim and Bonnie ask Jonathan his thoughts on how to live by the famous words from Jesus in the midst of our current culture. Jonathan Dodson is the founding Pastor at City Life Church in Austin, Texas and founder of Gospel-Centered Discipleship.com which produces resources to help make, mature and multiply disciples of Jesus. To find out more about Jonathan and where to purchase his book, visit: http://jonathandodson.org Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - apple.co/1Lla1Nj Support the VOX Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/voxpodcast Follow us on Instagram: @voxpodcast Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/voxpodcast Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford www.timothyjohnstafford.com Instagram & Twitte

After three heavy-loaded episodes regarding prayer, if God is in control or not, and the purpose of the Bible, we decided it was time for a long outro! Mike, Tim and Bonnie sit down to discuss the lot of these things, but landed discussing the point and the practice of prayer. Why do we pray? Does it make any difference? Is there a right or wrong way to pray? What does it mean when God answers prayers, what does it mean when He doesn’t? If you have missed the past few episodes, we encourage you to listen first here: God is Not in Control, Part 1 with Tim Gombis: shorturl.at/qGJTZ Wake up Dead Man, Part 2 with Tim Gombis: shorturl.at/ruvMR How the Bible Works with Pete Enns: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/241-how-the-bible-works-with-pete-enns/id1049250910?i=1000473548696 All three of these episodes asked some hard questions and required us all to look at the commonly discussed topics of the Bible and prayer in brand new ways. This week, on Tuesday May 12 we will also be meeting on Zoom wit

We are so excited about today’s episode in which we got the chance to interview Peter Enns. Peter Enns is a professor at Eastern University and the author of multiple books including The Bible and the Believer, Genesis for Normal People, and How the Bible Actually Works. In addition, Pete is the host of the Bible for Normal People podcast! Today we dive into reading the Bible from different angles and looking for wisdom instead of viewing it as a rule book. Pete discusses the importance of literary genres, language, and context. Together we explore deconstruction and what part the Bible plays in the process of making our inherited faiths our own. If you’d like to know more about Pete you can find him at: https://peteenns.com Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - apple.co/1Lla1Nj Support the VOX Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/voxpodcast Follow us on Instagram: @voxpodcast Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/voxpodcast Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.c

This week we give you part 2 with Tim Gombis! Together Mike, Bonnie and Tim sit down with Gombis to discuss if God is actually in control or if we read this (and other) doctrine into the text. If you haven’t already listened, we encourage you to listen to part one that began when Tim Gombis wrote a blog post asserting that God may not actually be in control. The arc of topics in these two episodes include God’s omniscience, the Church and the implications of control, the role of the Bible in our life of faith, and if it’s permissible to read doctrine into the Text. This is part 2 of a 4 part series in which we will do an outdo on many of the major topics discussed in this series. To find out more about Tim Gombis or read his original blog post, you can visit: www.timgombis.com Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - apple.co/1Lla1Nj Support the VOX Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/voxpodcast Follow us on Instagram: @voxpodcast Like us on Facebook: www.fac

The one and only Tim Gombis is in the house today! On a recent blog post, Mr. Gombis asserted that “God is not control”, which spurred on many questions, arguments, disagreements and the like. On today’s episode, we are discussing what he meant by this statement, if the Bible actually tells us that God is in control, and what we learn about ourselves from holding tightly to this theological statement. We realize that many questions may arise from this conversation which is why this is only Part 1 of our conversation. We will not only follow up with a part 2 but have a series of podcasts along similar topics and we will follow up with one, long episode about all of it. However, if you have pressing questions, thoughts or ideas, please email us at hello@voxpodcast.com If you want to read Tim’s blog post in it’s totality, you can find it here: https://timgombis.com Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - apple.co/1Lla1Nj Support the VOX Podcast on Patreon: www.patreo

Today we sit down with Dr Amy-Jill Levine, professor and world renowned scholar for her work in New Testament Studies. AJ (as she affectionally insists we call her!) is the author of over ten books about Jesus and his Jewish background. AJ brings an authentic knowledge of Judaism in the first century, as well as her own Jewish heritage to inform her writings. In this interview, Mike and Tim converse with AJ all about the essential Jewishness of Jesus and why it matters to an accurate understanding of the text. With wit and humor, AJ dispels some misconceptions about Judaism and how often a good picture of Jesus is built upon a poor view of Judaism. AJ demonstrates how this is not only unnecessary, but calls into question one’s own Christology. If you want to know more about Dr. Levine and her work at Vanderbilt University, please click here: https://divinity.vanderbilt.edu/people/bio/amy-jill-levine Mike and Amy discuss her book, The Jewish Annotated New Testament which can be found here: shorturl.

With Passover upon us, we sit down with Rabbi Nahum Ward-Lev who is also an author and Spiritual Guide to discuss the Passover and its impact on our spirituality. Rabbi Nahum sheds light on three Jewish holidays in light of liberation and wilderness. Together, we explore what it means to be a liberated people, and what to do when we find ourselves in the wilderness. Rabbi Nahum brings an interesting perspective in light of the plague of the Corona Virus and the global wilderness we find ourselves in. Mike, Bonnie and Tim do an Outro to the episode and discuss how an understanding of the Jewish background of the text and Jewish spirituality impacts the Christian faith. Together, we wade through an understanding of wilderness and how the point of the wild is to learn how to be free. To find out more about Rabbi Nahum please visit his website: https://rabbinahum.com If you’d like to order his book, The Liberating Path of the Hebrew Prophets Then and Now, visit: https://www.amazon.com/Liberating-Path-H

What do you know about the Enneagram? Where did it start? What does it mean? How can we use it? Does it have any place in our spiritual lives or is it all just a fad? Annie Diamond is an Enneagram Coach who teaches from the Narrative Method and in this episodes she explains the ins and outs of the Enneagram including it’s very early origins from the “9 Deadly Sins”. Annie discusses how every number has a “sin” or a “fixation” which can pull them away from God or others around them, and how noticing these fixations can help recenter and realign our thoughts, emotions and actions. In addition to these fixations, each number also has a door to the “higher self”, the part of the self that allows us to fully step into who God created us to be. Annie leads us through a thoughtful discussion about each these crucial aspects of the Enneagram and how it can make a big impact in our lives. If you’d like to know more about Annie, you can visit her website at: https://www.enneagramforwholeness.com or on inst

It is the thing everyone is talking about, the reason why we are all home, and the biggest shift in our global world that most of us have experienced. The Coronavirus has changed the way we navigate the world, is changing our economy, and is brining up questions about what God is doing in the midst of this and how as Jesus followers we can hold faithful witness. We hope you enjoy this special episode and join us for some of these upcoming live events and gatherings to help make quarantine more bearable and give us a space to wrestle together: Every Sunday Bonnie will be on Facebook and Instagram live to lead us in different spiritual direction practices. 8:30 am PST/10:30 am CST/ 11:30 am EST “What is God Doing?” Starting Wednesday April 1, Mike will be on Facebook and Instagram live at 9:00 am PST/11:00 am CST/12:00 pm EST to pastor us through some of the theological questions and rumbling during this pandemic. Zoom Hangout with the VOX Team to talk about the episodes of the past month and meet tog

We are thrilled to have the one and only Mike Erre on back on the show today! After three months dedicated therapy, healing and re-orientation, Mike is back to share more of his story. In this episode, Bonnie and Tim talk with Mike as he updates everyone on where he has been, what he has been doing and learning. Mike highly recommends OnSite Workshops, a therapeutic retreat center in Nashville, TN and has found great growth and solace in both the Enneagram and Spiritual Direction. Mike also gives an update on Justina and the family, and Tim and Bonnie share some of their own learnings from the past few months. In addition, we also answer the burning question, “Is Mike back for good?” If you are a newer listener and aren’t sure what we are discussing, you may want to visit Episode 224 “Together, In Process” which explains Mike’s reason for spending time away from the podcast. We are excited for the road ahead, and how the new growth of the team will help continue to serve you. We can’t thank you e

We sat down with Dr. Bradley Jersak to discuss his book on judgment and hell called "Her Gates Will Never Be Shut." In this conversation, we explore the many differing views of hell and how they differ from one another, the question of judgment including who is judged and if it's eternal or temporal. Dr. Jersak takes us through numerous Scriptures, definitions & Church history, as well as pastoral care. We value these types of conversations as we believe they are essential in learning more about parts of our faith that may have been inherited, and giving ourselves and our community a chance to own them for ourselves. For more information on Dr. Jersak and his work, visit: https://bradjersak.com and you can find his newest book, "In" here: https://www.amazon.com/Incarnation-Inclusion-Abba-Lamb-ebook/dp/B07VSP1J71/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Bradley+Jersak+in&qid=1584370073&sr=8-1 Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - apple.co/1Lla1Nj Support the VOX Podcast on Pat