Voxology

This podcast covers a range of interesting topics including the Holy Spirit's role, misinterpretations of Paul's teaching, the importance of the church community, and the role of spiritual gifts. They also discuss issues such as declining trust in clergy, the rise of the non-religious population, and the need for patience in the church. The hosts delve into Paul's understanding of Jesus as part of the Trinity and explore the significance of prophecy and tongue speech in the early church. They emphasize the importance of embracing diverse spiritual traditions and express gratitude to the listeners.

Author and Speaker Michael Wear discusses the intersection of Christianity and politics, emphasizing the need to integrate political life into discipleship. He highlights the importance of understanding the role of faith in politics and the impact of Christianity on public life. Wear also addresses the disappearance of moral knowledge and challenges the notion that voting is a God-given duty. The conversation calls for a reevaluation of the relationship between politics and faith.

Mike and Tim discuss the harm and good intentions of religious movements, purity culture, and deconstruction. They challenge the traditional understanding of hell, emphasize the importance of understanding the biblical context, and explore the role of the church in embodying faithfulness to Jesus. The podcast also touches on the power of labels, the focus of salvation, and the concept of hell as a metaphorical representation. They encourage humility, curiosity, and wonder in inviting others to explore beyond their beliefs.

The podcast explores the concept of new creation and restoration in the Bible, discussing topics such as the day of the Lord, purification through light, fire, and water, the new heavens and new earth, the new Jerusalem and new Eden, and living holy lives. They also touch on the impact of AI and technology on education, the humanness of the Bible, and the importance of honesty, humility, and seeking knowledge.

Mike and Tim reflect on their holiday experiences and therapy journeys. They discuss the concept of 'New Creation' in Genesis, exploring the cosmic temple, the Garden of Eden, heaven and earth overlapping spaces, and Jesus as the ultimate 'heaven and earth space.' They touch on Jesus' authority and the future restoration of all things. They discuss the dynamics of therapy, the therapist-patient relationship, and the distortions of Jesus' teachings. They also explore the role of suffering, loss, and restoration in human life.

Topics discussed include the lake of fire representing destruction rather than eternal conscious torment, the Old Testament origins of burning sulfur and rising smoke imagery, the symbolism of being excluded from the New Jerusalem, the book of Revelation as reflection on our actions, the consistent themes of injustice and leveling empires in the Bible, the provocative nature of the scriptures, and the permission to ask hard questions and wrestle with our faith.

John Mark Comer, author and founder of 'Practicing the Way', discusses his new book and non-profit on the Voxology podcast. They explore the importance of community in spiritual formation and the role of suffering. Comer delves into the mission of 'Practicing the Way' and expresses admiration for Tim Mackie and Tim Stafford.

In this episode, the hosts discuss the final battles, judgments, and the Lake of Fire in the book of Revelation. They explore the symbolism behind various elements and answer questions about when these events occur and what the Lake of Fire represents. They also touch on other topics such as upcoming events and listener emails. Additionally, they have a casual conversation about Christmas movies and memories, and discuss their favorite and least favorite Christmas songs.

The podcast discusses the hiddenness of God and why believers sometimes feel His absence. They explore scriptures that mention God hiding Himself and touch on the theme of hiddenness in the Christmas story. The concept of intimacy with God and the 'dark night of the soul' is also explored.

The hosts discuss listener emails about hopelessness and worship, exploring Walter Bruggeman's typology of Psalms. They address the disconnect between worship songs and suffering, and delve into Psalms of despair and lament. They also discuss childlike faith, the spirit's movement in marginalized communities, and encourage listener engagement.