VOX Podcast with Mike Erre

In this episode, we share some great feedback that was presented to us (Mike more specifically)via email about the impression we are presuming to make upon our listeners. The email was thought provoking and worth spending some time on as it drastically illuminates either a problem we have and an opportunity to make a few things very clear. Looking forward to your thoughts and comments! - Mike Erre & Andy Lara Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - http://apple.co/1Lla1Nj Invest in and support the VOX Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/voxpodcast Follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/thevoxpodcast Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/voxpodcast Follow Mike on Twitter www.twitter.com/mikeerre Like Mike on Facebook www.facebook.com/officialmikeerre Mike Erre participates as VOX Team Leader at VOX Community, a church expression of the VOX Podcast. Learn more about VOX Community at www.voxoc.com. Listen to our Sunday teaching from VOX Community: www.soundcloud.com/voxcommunity

In this episode we respond to an email on a topic we have not yet covered! That the perceived exclusivity of Christianity or others religions as a whole. In other words, is there one way to Heaven? Or what happens to people who never hear about Jesus? Does God only work through those who have chosen to follow him? If there are the type of questions you find yourself wrestling with, then this episode might help provoke more discussion for you to consider! Enjoy! - Mike Erre Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - http://apple.co/1Lla1Nj Invest in and support the VOX Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/voxpodcast Follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/thevoxpodcast Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/voxpodacst Follow Mike on Twitter www.twitter.com/mikeerre Like Mike on Facebook www.facebook.com/officialmikeerre Mike Erre participates as VOX Team Leader at VOX Community, a church expression of the VOX Podcast. Learn more about VOX Community at www.voxoc.com. Listen to our Sunday teaching from VOX Community: www.soundcloud.com/voxcommunity

In this episode we share our view on how our church welcomes our friends in the LGBTQ community. We take some time to respond to an article that suggests when it comes to marriage, Christians cannot agree to disagree. We weren't sure if we agreed with that. In May we started a church, www.soundcloud.com/voxcommunity, that offers an alternative approach to the exclusive nature this article embodies. Here is the direct link to the article we reference in the show: http://www.breakpoint.org/bpcommentaries/entry/13/30131 - Mike Erre Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - http://apple.co/1Lla1Nj Invest in and support the VOX Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/voxpodcast Follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/thevoxpodcast Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/voxpodacst Follow Mike on Twitter www.twitter.com/mikeerre Like Mike on Facebook www.facebook.com/officialmikeerre Mike Erre participates as VOX Team Leader at VOX Community, a church expression of the VOX Podcast. Learn more about VOX Community at www.voxoc.com. Listen to our Sunday teaching from VOX Community: www.soundcloud.com/voxcommunity

Brad Erre, Mike's brother made us aware of a Facebook discussion group he hosts where they discuss issues on the VOX Podcast. One issue, we have not discussed is the Christian responsibility to take care of the earth. Should we care about Climate Change? Should we care about animals? This episode is for you, Brad. And anyone else who cares about this sort of thing. Oh, and we talk about what Hell is really like. Here's the links to the diagrams mentioned on the show. Diagram 1 -http://i.imgur.com/j1ryx0N.jpg Diagram 2 -http://i.imgur.com/LV9nW0c.jpg Also, here is the link to the VOX Community episode where we begin our discussion on Hell: http://bit.ly/VOXComm_HellPt1 - Mike Erre Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - http://apple.co/1Lla1Nj Invest in and support the VOX Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/voxpodcast Follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/thevoxpodcast Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/voxpodacst Follow Mike on Twitter www.twitter.com/mikeerre Like Mike on Facebook www.facebook.com/officialmikeerre Mike Erre participates as VOX Team Leader at VOX Community, a church expression of the VOX Podcast. Learn more about VOX Community at www.voxoc.com. Listen to our Sunday teaching from VOX Community: www.soundcloud.com/voxcommunity

This week we expand upon the tension of peacemaking in our current political situation. There is a difference between peacekeeping and peacemaking. While many evangelical Trump supporters we this politcial climate as opportunity to bring about a return of the "Great America", we question what that even means. Also this week we have launched our Patreon account! On Patreon, you can support us monthly in exchange for incentives and gifts. For EVERYONE that signs up for a monthly subscription, you will be invited to the new VOX Podcast Community Group on Facebook where we want to step up our interaction with you. In addition, select subscribers get free eBooks, Special email access, exclusive podcast episodes only on Patreon from Mike, and surprise incentives along the way. Many of you have asked how to contribute on a bigger level. We are proud to offer you a few new avenues through Patreon. Start your contribution right here: www.patreon.com/voxpodcast - Mike Erre Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - http://apple.co/1Lla1Nj Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/voxpodcast Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/thevoxpodcast Follow Mike on Twitter www.twitter.com/mikeerre Like Mike on Facebook www.facebook.com/officialmikeerre Mike Erre participates as VOX Team Leader at VOX Community, a church expression of the VOX Podcast. Learn more about VOX Community at www.voxoc.com. Listen to our Sunday teaching from VOX Community: www.soundcloud.com/voxcommunity

We have a new President! While many folks are surprised, upset, and celebrating it seemed absolutely necessary to discuss how we move forward as Jesus would have us do. Two weeks ago we discussed how Christians should vote, today we discuss how Christians should live. Enjoy the early episode! - Mike Erre Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - http://apple.co/1Lla1Nj Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheVOXPodcast Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/voxpodcast Follow Mike on Twitter www.twitter.com/mikeerre Like Mike on Facebook www.facebook.com/officialmikeerre Mike Erre participates as VOX Team Leader at VOX Community, a church expression of the VOX Podcast. Learn more about VOX Community at www.voxoc.com. Listen to our Sunday teaching from VOX Community: www.soundcloud.com/voxcommunity

On this week's episode, we catch up on a handful of questions submitted by you, the listeners! Given the title, many of them have to do with sex and things of that nature. - Mike Erre Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - http://apple.co/1Lla1Nj Follow VOX Podcast on Twitter www.twitter.com/thevoxpodcast Like Us on Facebook www.facebook.com/voxpodcast Follow Mike on Twitter www.twitter.com/mikeerre Like Mike on Facebook www.facebook.com/officialmikeerre Mike Erre participates as VOX Team Leader at VOX Community, a church expression of the VOX Podcast. Learn more about VOX Community at www.voxoc.com. Listen to our Sunday teaching from VOX Community: www.soundcloud.com/voxcommunity

This week's podcast was recorded LIVE from Villain Studio in Placentia, CA to an audience who showed up, drank a couple beers with us, and asked great questions about how Christians might respond in this political season. We look forward to doing more LIVE shows, please check back at www.voxpodcast.com or email us hello@voxpodcast.com for more details in the future. In the episode we discuss what the Christian response should be in this energized and controversal election season. We challenge our audience to consider that if you can hold a passionate and unwavering opinion only once every 4 years when a candidate is advocating your moral world view, you better be as passionate about that agenda the rest of the time in between. We also spend time answering great questions from our live audience. Thank you everyone who came out on Thursday night! We had an incredible time and hope to see you again soon! *You can stream the whole episode live on our Facebook page here: http://bit.ly/VXLVEPolitics - 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 Follow The VOX Podcast on Twitter www.twitter.com/theVOXPodcast Like Us on Facebook www.facebook.com/voxpodcast Mike Erre participates as VOX Team Leader at VOX Community, a church expression of the VOX Podcast. Learn more about VOX Community at www.voxoc.com. Listen to our Sunday teaching from VOX Community: www.soundcloud.com/voxcommunity

We thought this year would be great to kickoff with a fantastic guest, Joey Svendsen of the Bad Christian Podcast (https://soundcloud.com/bcpod) and Pastor with No Answers (https://soundcloud.com/pastor-with-no-answers). Joey is releasing a book in November called "Fundamentalist" where he shares his journey and struggles through legalism while dealing with OCD, depression, and anxiety. Learn more about Joey Svendsen and his new book at: www.fundamentalistpastor.com Learn more about his podcasts at: www.badchristian.com www.pastorwithnoanswers.com *WARNING* This Episode is not appropriate for younger listeners due to profanity and challenging content* - 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 Mike Erre participates as VOX Team Leader at VOX Community, a church expression of the VOX Podcast. Learn more about VOX Community at www.voxoc.com. Listen to our Sunday teaching from VOX Community: www.soundcloud.com/voxcommunity

In this episode we examine what it means to forgive. We feel we cannot fully appreciate the weight or forgiveness from God, but for those of you intend to follow Jesus, it should look a lot like him. There is much that forgiveness is not and furthermore to completely forget the injustices against us isn't quite the picture Jesus had in mind. Looking forward to you thoughts! - 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 Mike Erre participates as VOX Team Leader at VOX Community, a church expression of the VOX Podcast. Learn more about VOX Community at www.voxoc.com. Listen to our Sunday teaching from VOX Community: www.soundcloud.com/voxcommunity

In this episode @IzziRay joins us again to discuss the topic of leaving the church. A couple years ago, John Pavlovitz, a pastor located in North Carolina, posted a blog called, "Church, Here’s Why People Are Leaving You. Part 1". Today we discuss why we even try. After all of this talk about our failing efforts, why keep doing it? We feel there is an alternative out there. And we're trying to find it. Looking forward to you thoughts below. Enjoy! Read the original blog post here: www.johnpavlovitz.com/2014/08/15/churc…ving-you-part-1/ Learn more about Izzi Ray: www.izziray.com - 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 Mike Erre participates as VOX Team Leader at VOX Community, a church expression of the VOX Podcast. Learn more about VOX Community at www.voxoc.com. Listen to our Sunday teaching from VOX Community: www.soundcloud.com/voxcommunity

In this episode @IzziRay joins us again to discuss the topic of leaving the church. A couple years ago, John Pavlovitz, a pastor located in North Carolina, posted a blog called, “Church, Here’s Why People Are Leaving You. Part 1″. Today we explore the last two points to the 5 point commentary, 4. (Church) You choose lousy battles. and 5. Your love doesn’t look like love. Looking forward to your comments and thoughts. Enjoy! Read the original blog post here: www.johnpavlovitz.com/2014/08/15/churc…ving-you-part-1/ Learn more about Izzi Ray: www.izziray.com - 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 Mike Erre participates as VOX Team Leader at VOX Community, a church expression of the VOX Podcast. Learn more about VOX Community at www.voxoc.com. Listen to our Sunday teaching from VOX Community: www.soundcloud.com/voxcommunity

In this episode @IzziRay joins us to discuss a blog posted two years ago called, "Church, Here’s Why People Are Leaving You. Part 1" from John Pavlovitz, a pastor in North Carolina. The article went viral and we feel confident this issue is still present today. Enjoy! Read the original blog post here: http://johnpavlovitz.com/2014/08/15/church-heres-why-people-are-leaving-you-part-1/ Learn more about Izzi Ray: www.izziray.com - 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 extend our conversation about how to read the new testament. We evaluate the importance of context, language, time, a culture around collectivism, and challenge the idea of your personal relationship with Jesus. - 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 Bonnie Lewis offers to discuss emails she received about the topic of 'women in leadership'. It becomes clear as the conversation moves forward, the she has clearly faced opposition in the evangelical/non-denominational church culture where she is not treated as an equal teaching leader among men. The stance of the complementation view is still held by many. And while respected, we would feel that holding fast to this view could offer a hurdle for many to see our beautiful Jesus, who delights in the gifts of both his discipled men and women. Some people out there say, "why aren't there any good women (Biblical) teachers out there?" We'd say because, no one will them teach. Bonnie is an exceptional teacher, and available for booking as you may have a need. And were not talking about your cookie decorating, cute, and crafty women's ministry event. 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: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/find-…d1061522695?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