Under the Influence: Hearing God Speak

Voxology

Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture, Philosophy

4.8 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 26 January 2026

⏱️ 65 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Mike and Tim navigate through a snowpocalypse while discussing the nuances of faith, hope, and the human experience. They delve into the complexities of optimism versus hope, the role of spiritual disciplines, and the unexpected ways God might work in our lives.

Further, they explore various themes surrounding faith, politics, and the human experience. They discuss the impact of current events on personal and communal faith, the role of poetry in reflection, and the importance of spiritual disciplines. The conversation also delves into the influence of right-wing populism on Christianity, and the significance of being receptive to divine nudges. Join them for a thoughtful conversation that challenges conventional beliefs and encourages a deeper understanding of spirituality in today's world.

Chapters

00:00 - Snowpocalypse and Family Celebrations 2:57 - Preparing for the Storm 05:48 - Poetry and Reflection 09:08 - MAGA Jesus vs. Real Jesus 11:58 - The Role of Faith in Politics 15:12 - Hope vs. Optimism 18:02 - God's Presence in Suffering 20:59 - Prayer as an Act of Resistance 33:15 - The Nature of Divine Influence 38:07 - Understanding Gifts and Human Agency 43:51 - Nudging and Spiritual Awareness 50:07 - The Power of Example and Influence 56:31 - The Role of Spiritual Disciplines

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Transcript

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0:00.0	Give me a break.
0:10.7	No, now.
0:11.7	We're talking, but we're going to Faxiawarkson.
0:13.7	Today we're in defense 26, bro.
0:17.3	And we have it snow.
0:18.9	Popparks today, you go, Mike tim seven is sep ewe yeah he's
0:23.5	go to set there youtube youtube channel and you box like to youtube channel and mike timet seven and
0:29.7	youtube center nice go to everyone's youtube channel yes nice yeah tell him why are you home today son
0:37.1	because we record on a friday no school today Why don't you have school? Have a fun Friday. It's a fun Friday. That's right. It's just a simple. Yes. You know, what they actually is is Maddie's birthday. So it's basically a holiday. What? It's Madsie's birthday. Yep. Oh, boy. Me too.
0:54.7	False.
0:55.6	Yours was in December.
0:56.9	Yes.
0:58.4	Yeah, he has a very loose definition when his birthday turns out to be.
1:02.4	How old's Massey?
1:04.3	She is 10.
1:05.1	She's a preteen today.
1:06.1	10?
1:06.7	10?
1:07.6	She's 10, dude.
1:08.6	Yes.
1:09.2	Yes.
1:09.9	I love that.
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