Voxology

Does Prayer Work? How God Relates to His World

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Oct 27, 2025
Celebrate a decade of thought-provoking dialogue on faith and culture! The hosts reflect on crucial discussions like the dangers of biblical authoritarianism and the importance of public theology. They dive into the nuances of prayer, exploring whether it truly impacts outcomes and how it fits into human agency. The conversation touches on justice, resisting Christian nationalism, and the necessity of preaching against coercion. With humor and humility, they tackle profound theological questions while inviting listeners to engage actively.
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ANECDOTE

How The Hosts Met

  • Mike Erre met Tim Stafford through anonymous Pearl Jam CDs and co-DJing a wedding, which led to their long collaboration.
  • Those small, quirky connections launched their decade-long podcast partnership.
INSIGHT

Bible As Authoritarian Tool

  • Biblical interpretation can be weaponized into authoritarian politics when it's used to lord power over others.
  • Mike Erre argues theologians must publicly counter these readings to disrupt radicalizing narratives.
ADVICE

Refuse Private-Only Christianity

  • Do not let Christian teaching retreat to purely private piety while public life is shaped by partisan politics.
  • Engage scripture publicly to contest political uses of Christianity and offer alternatives.
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