Voxology
Mike Erre and Tim Stafford
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.
Episodes
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Mar 30, 2026 • 1h 4min
The Kingdom Paradox: The Dual Reality of Now and Not Yet
They wrestle with climate stewardship and whether creation matters to the gospel. They critique militaristic prayers that invoke violence in Jesus' name. They unpack the biblical ‘already and not yet’ of the Kingdom, using D-Day and Jewish two-age imagery. They explore peacemaking, theological humility, and how the church should live future kingdom values now.
4 snips
Mar 23, 2026 • 1h 21min
From Isolation to Community: A New Look at Spiritual Warfare
A critique of individualistic, theatrical spiritual warfare and a call to communal, embodied resistance. They trace Gnostic dualism’s hold on Western faith and argue for practices like confession, shared meals, and breath prayer. Conversation highlights how powers act corporately, how isolation fuels harm, and practical habits that cultivate presence, reconciliation, and everyday kingdom life.
Mar 16, 2026 • 1h 3min
When the Church Becomes Antichrist: Fear, Nationalism, and the Powers
Seth Eerie, a featured participant who reflects on theology and culture, joins the conversation. He explores the idea that antichrists are often internal to the church. They unpack fear-driven leadership, Christian nationalism, global empathy, Jesus’ servant identity, and the systemic powers shaping modern faith.
10 snips
Mar 9, 2026 • 1h 8min
Is Lamenting a Sin? A Response to John Piper
They wrestle with how rigid theology affects real people, especially around war, suffering, and Christian nationalist rhetoric. They challenge the claim that criticizing God is always wrong by pointing to biblical laments and Gethsemane. Conversation also touches on naming the fallen, education, cultural rhetoric like "woke," and a call for slow theology that honors human agency.
20 snips
Mar 2, 2026 • 1h 5min
To Hell With the Devil
They grapple with the Epstein files and whether outrage misses deeper justice issues. They critique how church priorities silence accountability while exploring grief and moral anger. They trace systemic evil through Paul’s idea of powers and principalities. They rethink freedom in Christ as communal liberation and close with a consoling poem.
4 snips
Feb 23, 2026 • 1h 10min
The Opposite But Not Equal Kingdom
They unpack how political rhetoric can twist biblical language into coercive power. They explore the Lord's Prayer as a counter-narrative to empire. They trace the idea of heavenly councils, powers, and demons behind structural injustice. They define an anti-kingdom of systemic evil and wrestle with the now-and-not-yet of Jesus' victory.
13 snips
Feb 16, 2026 • 1h 3min
From Genesis to Junia: A Conversation with Preston Sprinkle & Suzie Lind About Women in Leadership
Susie Lind, a pastor who shares firsthand experience leading and mentoring in ministry. Preston Sprinkle, a biblical scholar and author who reexamines contested New Testament passages. They tackle 1 Timothy and kephale, debate Greek word meanings and cultural context, trace how household codes shape church practice, and explore the personal costs and next steps for women serving in leadership.
16 snips
Feb 9, 2026 • 1h 6min
The Christian Case Against Mike Johnson's Christian Case For Border Security
They debate whether biblical texts like Leviticus 19:34, Romans 13, and Matthew 25 support modern border policies. They critique political framing, selective scripture use, and harmful enforcement practices. The conversation covers government limits, prophetic resistance, compassionate immigration reforms, and the church's role in protecting human dignity.
7 snips
Feb 2, 2026 • 1h 7min
The Good News of the Church, Isn't About How Great the Church is
A lively conversation about the Kingdom of God as a present, public reality that reshapes politics, community, and the church's role. They tackle moral numbness and political captivity, contrast coercive power with servant leadership, and explore practical responses to homelessness. Personal stories and theological reflection press for a communal, justice-oriented way of life.
Jan 26, 2026 • 1h 5min
Under the Influence: Hearing God Speak
A snowbound conversation ranges from poetry and musical detours to the politics of Christian identity. They contrast hope with optimism and probe how prayer and spiritual disciplines shape resistance. Discussions examine how divine influence shows up through community care, nudges, and everyday practices rather than magic. Political use of faith and the ethics of preaching receive sharp attention.
