Living in the Name of...

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Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture, Philosophy

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🗓️ 12 January 2026

⏱️ 68 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of the Voxology podcast, hosts Mike Erre and Tim Stafford discuss various pressing issues, including the recent tragedy involving the shooting of Renee Good by ICE agents, the implications of Christian nationalism, and the importance of hope amidst grief. They explore the fall of influential Christian leaders, the role of worship in justice, and the significance of understanding holiness in the context of the church's mission. The conversation emphasizes the need for community engagement, political action, and a deeper understanding of the nature of God's name and holiness.

Further, Mike and Tim engage in a profound discussion on faith, justice, and societal change. They explore the significance of names and holiness, reflecting on current events and personal experiences. The conversation delves into the challenges of maintaining hope and integrity in a world filled with tragedy and injustice, while emphasizing the importance of community and active resistance against dehumanization.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 02:58 Lamenting Tragedy and Violence 06:00 The Impact of Christian Nationalism 08:58 The Confession of Philip Yancey 11:59 Hope Amidst Despair 15:01 The Role of the Church in Society 17:56 Questioning Political Allegiances 21:08 The Importance of Community and Humanity 24:00 Navigating Dehumanization and Response 27:01 The Sermon on the Mount and Its Implications 29:57 Conclusion and Future Directions 34:30 The Significance of Names in the Ancient World 39:08 Understanding Holiness and Its Implications 45:01 Profaning the Name: Lessons from Israel's History 51:09 The Restoration of God's Name and Its Importance 57:05 The Interconnection of Worship, Justice, and Holiness

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Transcript

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0:00.0	Everybody, welcome the Voxology podcast, Mike Erie, Tim Stafford.
0:12.9	And to our very small but dedicated YouTube audience, I'm sorry.
0:18.5	If you were to look at my face right now, I don't know, what shade of red is that?
0:25.6	Red, inflamed, scaly skin. I tried. I tried. I did a full seven days of the chemo cream,
0:35.3	and the reaction was so intense. It's supposed to go for two weeks.
0:39.8	I emailed my dermatologist. She said, thankfully, you're good. So, so I know my face is now
0:50.2	covered in steroid cream and antibiotics. So it's awesome.
0:55.8	And by awesome, I mean, it's horrible.
0:57.9	This was just one of the worst weeks on record.
1:01.4	It was, please, just wear sunscreen.
1:04.5	Okay, that's all I'm saying, particularly if you're Scotch, Irish, and Austrian, like my lineage.
1:13.1	My goodness, look at that.
1:14.5	So if you're on YouTube, I'm sorry, it'll be better next week.
1:18.5	You'll still see it, but this is, it's like I had a mask on or a pair of sunglasses on.
1:24.3	Anyway, enough about my face.
1:26.8	Tim, let's talk about your face.
1:28.7	Okay. Yeah, you've got a gray hat, a really great beard, and dark glasses today.
1:36.3	Yeah. And I would say we're kind of back to the fisherman vibe. You know, I could put you in Seattle.
1:44.4	I could put you in Portland.
1:45.7	I could put you in Alaska.
1:47.2	I could put you on a boat fishing Arctic waters.
1:51.4	And you would just fit right in.
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