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Wondering if Doubt is worthy of God's wrath upon you? Are we allowed to ask questions? Are you SLANDERING God if you doubt? This article from Desiring God seems to paint that picture. There is only one little kernel of truth that we think holds up in this article, but fundamentally confuses some critical points which, we think, can be incredible damaging. Enjoy! Link: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/does-your-doubt-dishonor-god - Mike Erre Learn more about the VOX Podcast: www.voxpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes - http://apple.co/1Lla1Nj Introduction Music provided by Aaron Sprinkle available at www.soundstripe.com Outro music provided by Izzi Ray - http://www.soundcloud.com/izziray Music available on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/izzi-ray/id386256769 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 Follow Andy on Twitter www.twitter.com/Andy_lara 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 discuss how to disagree well. Andy takes some heat for the 4th year 7th game playoff loss for the Ducks. Tim Muehlhoff joins us to talk about his book "I Beg to Differ" illuminating a number of ways to start and carry conversations truth and love, in a world of argument and political polarization. Tim also notes that he's taking Kung Fu and will use your strength against you. Get Tim Muelhoff's "I Bed to Differ" here: http://www.amazon.com/Beg-Differ-Navigating-Difficult-Conversations/dp/0830844163 - 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

Discover how challenging traditional gender roles can transform discipleship and the church's mission. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford sit down with author Aimee Byrd to discuss her book "Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood," exposing the limitations of complementarian teachings and exploring how both men and women can fully participate in the life of the church.

Key Takeaways: • Redefining Discipleship Beyond Gender Roles – Amy Byrd explains how the focus on so-called biblical manhood and womanhood distracts from true discipleship and spiritual growth. • The Impact of Theological Misinterpretations – Discussing how teachings like the eternal subordination of the Son have been used to justify female subordination and how this affects both men and women negatively. • Gynocentric Interruptions in Scripture – Exploring how women's voices and stories in the Bible reveal a richer narrative that challenges patriarchal interpretations. • Peeling Back the 'Yellow Wallpaper' – Using the metaphor from Charlotte Perkins Gilman's story to identify and remove the subtle cultural biases that limit women's roles in the church. • Restoring the Dignity and Personhood of Men and Women – A glimpse into Amy's upcoming work focusing on the Song of Songs and its implications for understanding sexuality and personhood in a biblical context.

Guest Highlights: Aimee Byrd – Author of "Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood" and the forthcoming "The Sexual Reformation." Amy shares her journey from embracing complementarian teachings to critically examining and challenging them, advocating for a more inclusive and scripturally faithful approach to discipleship.

Resources Mentioned: • "Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood" by Amy Byrd – [Link] • "The Sexual Reformation" by Amy Byrd – [Link] • "Gospel Women" by Richard Bauckham – [Link] • "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman – [Link] • Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (CBMW) – [Link]

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How Jesus’ healing encounters with corpses, hemorrhages, and skin conditions aren’t abolishing purity laws—but revealing His divine power over death itself. In this fascinating conversation, Mike, Tim, Susie, and guest scholar Matthew Thiessen reshape our understanding of ritual impurity in first-century Judaism and offer fresh insight into Jesus’ ministry as a radical confrontation with death, not a rejection of Jewish tradition.

Thiessen—Professor at McMaster University and author of Jesus and the Forces of Death—walks us through what ritual impurity really is (and isn't), how Gospels misread it today, and why Jesus’s purification miracles were revolutionary within Judaism, not against it.

Using examples from stories like the healing of the hemorrhaging woman, lepers, and the demoniac, this episode challenges the way many Christians have interpreted Jesus’ actions—and suggests a deeper, more Jewish-honoring way to read His life, purpose, and kingdom mission.

Key Takeaways: • Ritual vs. Moral Impurity – Understanding the real biblical categories of purity: corpses, skin afflictions, and genital discharges are not sinful, but symbolize human mortality and distance from the divine presence. • Jesus as a Purifier, Not a Rule-Breaker – Rather than abolishing Jewish purity laws, Jesus works within them to cleanse, restore, and affirm them—displaying dominion over death and decay. • God’s Holy Presence and Human Messiness – Exploring the idea of God's “neat freak” holiness in tension with our messiness, and how the structures of the temple guarded against protective—not punitive—boundaries. • The Real Danger of Misreading Jesus' Jewishness – How viewing Judaism as oppressive or outdated leads Christians toward theological anti-Judaism and supersessionism. • Life, Death, and the Forces of Impurity – From exorcisms to healings to crucifixion, Jesus’ entire ministry confronts the powers of death and impurity with restorative holiness and victory.

Guest Highlights: Matthew Thiessen – Associate Professor of Religious Studies at McMaster University and author of Jesus and the Forces of Death. Thiessen’s scholarship challenges modern assumptions about Jesus and Judaism, helping readers and listeners reclaim an accurate, historically situated view of the Gospels.

Resources Mentioned: • Jesus and the Forces of Death by Matthew Thiessen – [Link to book] • Jacob Milgrom's Commentary on Leviticus – [Link] • Voxology episode with Jesner Rosner (referenced) – [Link] • Matthew 9, Mark 5, Leviticus 13–15, and Numbers 19 (Purity Laws) – [Link] • Follow Matthew Thiessen on Twitter – @MatthewThiessen

Take your understanding deeper by unpacking how the cultural background of ancient Judaism elevates—not invalidates—Jesus’s ministry. Be part of the ongoing conversation redefining what it means to follow a Jesus rooted in his Jewish identity.

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Explore how incorporating feminist theory and a renewed understanding of the body can reshape the church's approach to gender, community, and intergenerational relationships. Mike and Tim sit down with theologian and author Kaitlin Schiess to discuss the church's failures and opportunities in valuing the human body, and how this impacts our engagement with culture, scripture, and the future of the church.

Key Takeaways:

• The Importance of the Body in Theology – Understanding how the church has often failed to value human bodies and the implications for gender and sexuality discussions.
• Integrating Feminist Theory and Theology – How insights from feminist theory can inform and challenge the church's approach to gender and embodiment.
• Intergenerational Community – Rethinking church structures to include children and youth as active participants rather than segregating them.
• Reading Scripture in Community – The need for honest conversations about how we approach the Bible and acknowledging the perspectives we bring to the text.
• The Future of the Church – Envisioning smaller, more diverse, intergenerational churches that embrace transparency, accountability, and authentic community.

Guest Highlights:

Kaitlin Schiess – Theologian and author of "Liturgy of Politics" and the upcoming "The Ballot and the Bible." Caitlin shares insights from her studies in feminist theory and theology, discussing the value of the human body, gender dynamics in the church and academia, and her vision for the future of the church.

Resources Mentioned:

• "Faithful" by Beth Felker Jones – [Link]
• Maria W. Stewart's Writings – [Link]
• "The Ballot and the Bible" by Caitlin Schess (Upcoming Book) – [Link]
• "Liturgy of Politics" by Caitlin Schess – [Link]

Join the conversation and share your thoughts on how the church can better value the human body and engage with feminist theory. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and follow Voxology Podcast on social media.

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As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to [email protected], and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.

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The Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology Radio

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Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford

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