Voxology

In this episode we try to tackle politics, and hopefully offend everybody. In an election year, we introduce a theology of politics. And El Niño is raging. We look forward to your comments below. - Mike Erre Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - http://apple.co/1Lla1Nj Follow Mike on Twitter www.twitter.com/mikeerre Like Mike on Facebook www.facebook.com/officialmikeerre Producer Notes* Apologies to my fellow Anaheim Ducks fans. I wanted to correct my comment at the end of this episode where I make claim to a winning streak. That was not correct as we already lost that streak on New Years Eve to Vancouver. Also, I am posting this after our game with Toronto tonight...as I furiously type this due to the nightmarish turnout of that game. I said "We should win...it's the Maple Leafs!" #Eatingmywords Please feel free to leave your comments below or reply to me on twitter @andy_lara.

In this episode, we confess and discuss our struggles with depression and mental illness. Mike also gives his best shot at Pearl Jam Trivia. - Mike Erre Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - http://apple.co/1Lla1Nj Follow Mike on Twitter www.twitter.com/mikeerre Like Mike on Facebook www.facebook.com/officialmikeerre

In this episode we continue our interview with Bonnie Lewis, where we beat up on common phrases Christian's say when things get hard, try to offer some alternatives as a guide for grief, and expand on the shortest verse in the bible, "Jesus Wept." John 11:35. As always, please leave your thoughts and questions in the comments below! Read more about Bonnie here: www.findtheblue.com/about Like Find the Blue on Facebook: www.facebook.com/findtheblue Check out Bonnie Lewis' podcast Find the Blue on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/find-the-blue/id1061522695?mt=2 - Mike Erre Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - http://apple.co/1Lla1Nj Follow Mike on Twitter www.twitter.com/mikeerre Like Mike on Facebook www.facebook.com/officialmikeerre

In this episode, we discuss the shooting at a Colorado Planned Parenthood clinic and how Jesus might challenge the pro-life crowd. As always, please leave your thoughts and questions in the comments below! - Mike Erre Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - http://apple.co/1Lla1Nj Follow Mike on Twitter www.twitter.com/mikeerre Like Mike on Facebook www.facebook.com/officialmikeerre

In this episode we discuss Christmas presents; Jesus the refugee, politics and the Syrian refugee crisis; and how much some of Christian culture has invested in keeping us afraid. As always, please leave your thoughts and questions in the comments below! - Mike Erre Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - http://apple.co/1Lla1Nj Follow Mike on Twitter www.twitter.com/mikeerre Like Mike on Facebook www.facebook.com/officialmikeerre

In this episode we interview Bonnie Lewis, who shares her journey of devastating loss and disappointment; we talk about how the christian subculture is uncomfortable with lament and grieving; We bash the idea that suffering is “just God’s plan.” CUSSING ALERT! Bonnie started it, and Mike finished it. EARMUFFS! As always, please leave your thoughts and questions in the comments below! Read more about Bonnie here: www.findtheblue.com/about Like Find the Blue on Facebook: www.facebook.com/findtheblue Check out Bonnie Lewis' podcast Find the Blue on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/find-the-blue/id1061522695?mt=2 - Mike Erre Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - http://apple.co/1Lla1Nj Follow Mike on Twitter www.twitter.com/mikeerre Like Mike on Facebook www.facebook.com/officialmikeerre

In this week's episode we consider; Would Mike allow folks who are homosexual on a church staff or as church members? Was Jesus Pro-Gay and what would he say? The Anaheim Ducks are winning and Andy can't help himself, and Mike writes a public statement on Gay marriage. As always, please leave your thoughts and questions in the comments below! Read "A Statement About Gay Marriage" below: Since we’ve started VOX The Mike Erre Podcast we’ve fielded many questions and comments in regards to the Church’s stance on Gay marriage and the LGBTQ conversation. In the midst of this and over the years I have begun to process a lot of these thoughts and I thought it would be appropriate to provide some more information about my stance on this topic. I have recently been seeing an increasing number of ‘public statements’ on this issue from communities of faith, and most of them are resoundingly negative. I wanted to try a different approach. Let me know what you think. – Mike Erre A Statement About Gay Marriage Section (1) We see Jesus of Nazareth as the supreme revealer of what God is like (Col. 1; 2; Heb. 1- seen me you have seen the father.) Through his miracles, Jesus demonstrates compassion for the poor, the outcast and the marginalized. Through his table fellowship, Jesus demonstrates the power of grace and acceptance of those deemed sinful and unfit by the religious authority. Through his teaching, Jesus reveals the inner workings of the Kingdom of God: it is both now and not yet; it starts small, but is ever growing; it looks weak but is unconquerable; it brings both grace and truth to the human situation, and summons all to repentance. Through his anger, Jesus demonstrates his disdain for heartless, graceless and self-righteous religion – religion that shows neither mercy nor compassion for those who are on the outside of community of faith. Through his suffering, Jesus demonstrates the unbreakable power of self-sacrificial love and non-violence. He both commands and models what it means to love one’s enemies. Through his death, Jesus takes upon himself all that is bent and wretched, opening up the possibility of redemption and forgiveness to anyone. Through his resurrection, Jesus launches God’s future new creation in this present world; so much so that all who come to Christ in faith are called “new creation.” Section (2) On this basis we joyfully affirm the following: We will prayerfully respect the prevailing law of the land and ensure our LGBTQ friends, family and neighbors have equal rights under the law. We will prayerfully and sacrificially love our neighbors, regardless of their sexual orientation, preferences or views. We will prayerfully and sacrificially love our enemies, regardless of their sexual orientation, preferences or views. We will be good news people – seeking to proclaim and demonstrate the good news of Jesus by being people who are loving, kind, and compassionate. We will continue to wrestle with the scriptures and their enduring influence and authority in our lives; acknowledging the great diversity of opinion regarding many matters of theology. We will support the rights of communities of faith to follow their own judgments regarding matters of sexuality and marriage. We will continue to be good neighbors, respectful citizens, and promoters of human flourishing. We will continue to invite anyone and everyone to study the teachings of Jesus and surrender their life to him. - Mike Erre Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - http://apple.co/1Lla1Nj Follow Mike on Twitter www.twitter.com/mikeerre Like Mike on Facebook www.facebook.com/officialmikeerre

In this week's episode, we talk about how love debunks the cultural catch phrase "Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin.", Mike yells in his office, and Mike answers a great question about Feminism in the church. As referenced, check out Scot McKnight's Fellowship of Differents - Mike Erre Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - http://apple.co/1Lla1Nj Follow Mike on Twitter www.twitter.com/mikeerre Like Mike on Facebook www.facebook.com/officialmikeerre

In this week's episode we talk about Adele's new song, "Hello", porn (though not at the same time), and with our best judgement, how best to judge the judgers. - Mike Erre Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - http://apple.co/1Lla1Nj Follow Mike on Twitter www.twitter.com/mikeerre Like Mike on Facebook www.facebook.com/officialmikeerre

In this episode "Dinners With Sinners", we talk about whether or not Jesus would attend a gay wedding; why having a child with Down Syndrome is awesome; we answer questions about last weeks podcast, and we consider deeply Jesus' behavior of grace before truth. As mentioned on this week's podcast; check out Sunflower Mae below and at: www.youtube.com/sunnyfundays Instagram: www.instagram.com/hooray4sunny - Mike Erre Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - http://apple.co/1Lla1Nj Follow Mike on Twitter www.twitter.com/mikeerre Like Mike on Facebook www.facebook.com/officialmikeerre