Why Church Still Matters: Community, Convictions, and Christian Unity (Q&A Episode)

Jan 7, 2019

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Start the year with a fresh challenge to rethink why following Jesus necessitates being rooted in community and not just spiritual consumption. In this Q&A-style episode, Mike Erre and Kevin (number two!) dive into some weighty questions from listeners — questions about sexuality and gender, Christians in the military, being “just a guy in the seat,” church leadership, and how to discern theological conviction from opinion. Along the way, they explore the role of church in modern Christian life, what constitutes true unity, and how to lovingly wrestle with differing beliefs inside the body of Christ.

This episode is rich with pastoral wisdom, theological nuance, and some classic Mike and Kevin banter (plus, Mike’s seasonal affective light lamp makes an appearance). Whether you’re a church leader, churchgoer, or questioning your place in the church altogether, you’ll find encouragement and challenge in equal measure.

Key Takeaways: • You Can't Follow Jesus Alone – Practicing the way of Jesus requires deep community because discipleship is lived out with others, not in isolation. • Unity vs. Uniformity – We explore how to maintain Christian unity amid differing theological beliefs, leaning on a grid of convictions, beliefs, and opinions to navigate hot topics. • Church Participation as Formation – “Just sitting in a seat” is a misnomer—Mike and Kevin reframe church as a participatory body where everyone has a role. • Faith Outside the Building – Emphasizing the importance of everyday vocations and living out the values of the kingdom in workplaces, families, and neighborhoods. • Hard Questions with Compassion – Honest responses on female sexuality, Christians in law enforcement, and LGBTQ+ participation in the church—all through a lens of humility, care, and biblical reflection.

Resources Mentioned: • Fight by Preston Sprinkle – A Christian case for nonviolence • Past Voxology episodes on Spiritual Maturity Stages, Why Church Matters, and Nonviolence • Ideas for future guest perspectives, including women discussing female sexuality • Voxology Micro-Communities (grassroots gatherings formed around the podcast)

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We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV.

Our Merch Store! ETSY

Learn more about the Voxology Podcast

Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify

Support the Voxology Podcast on Patreon

The Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology Radio

Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre

Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford

Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy