Voxology Reality, Grief, and Hope: Our Posture of Lament
Dec 8, 2025
Explore the tension between faith and politics as the hosts discuss Christian nationalism and the church's societal role. They delve into the importance of lamenting cultural abuses while holding onto hope. Biblical prophets serve as a framework for navigating modern dilemmas, emphasizing humility and justice. The conversation touches on topics like immigrant demonization, cultural fear, and the challenges of pluralism. Ultimately, they present Christ's example as a powerful guide for meaningful engagement in a fragmented world.
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Prophetic Posture: Name, Grieve, Hope
- Mike Erre frames prophetic posture as naming reality, grieving it, and holding hope as modeled by Jeremiah and Brueggemann.
- This threefold practice critiques American exceptionalism and Christian nationalism without resorting to mere mockery.
Thanksgiving With Refugees, Then Rant
- Mike Erre recounts celebrating Thanksgiving with 80 refugees and then transcribes the president's rant about Somalis as evidence of dehumanizing rhetoric.
- He contrasts real people serving their communities with political language that paints them as garbage.
Valentina Gomez Campaign Clips
- Mike Erre reads Valentina Gomez's campaign clips that call for kicking out Muslims and protecting daughters from rape in overtly xenophobic language.
- He notes her bio begins with "Jesus is king," linking religious rhetoric to extremist campaigning.
