VOX Mini - Privilege, Kerfuffle & Liberal Co Hosts: A Conversation on Theology, Privilege, and Speaking the Beauty of Jesus (YouTube Q&A Series #2)

Voxology

Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Society & Culture

4.8 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 16 December 2019

⏱️ 22 minutes

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Summary

Does a shift in language signal a shift in theology? In this intimate and challenging episode of our new YouTube Q&A Series, Mike Erre, Tim Stafford, and guest Bonnie Lewis respond to a listener's thoughtful concern about Mike's theological trajectory and the rise of "progressive" terms like privilege, oppression, and intersectionality on the podcast. What unfolds is a rich, nuanced, and vulnerable conversation about language, biblical faithfulness, and how diverse voices shape how we express the gospel.

Mike clarifies that while his core beliefs haven't changed, his expression of faith has evolved to be more compassionate and inclusive—a shift he argues is distinctly biblical, not political. Bonnie offers a powerful reflection on being a woman in theology and pushes back on long-standing assumptions about women's roles in the church. Together, the team explores how using cultural language within a gospel framework can help reach those on the margins without compromising the mission of Jesus.

Key Takeaways: • The difference between theological liberalism and cultural engagement—and why embracing inclusive language doesn't mean abandoning orthodoxy. • How Mike's evolving understanding of being pro-life now includes the marginalized, immigrants, and the oppressed—not just the unborn. • Bonnie's candid response to the gendered dynamics of theological critique and a powerful plea for women's voices to be heard as equals in the church. • Why language like "privilege" can open gospel conversations, not shut them down, when used with intentionality and grace. • How the Voxology team is committed to walking faithfully in the tension between truth and compassion by reflecting the widening love of Jesus.

Resources Mentioned: • Voxology YouTube Channel – Subscribe here • Gold Pacific Studios – Studio Info • Writers Referenced: Stanley Hauerwas

Call to Action: Help us launch our new YouTube presence by subscribing, liking, and sharing the video version of this episode from our new channel, VOXOLOGY TV. Share your thoughts and help us reflect more of Jesus's beauty through respectful and honest dialogue. Don't forget to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform, leave a review, and follow us on social media so you never miss a moment of this journey.

As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to hello@voxpodcast.com, and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.

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Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford

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As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to hello@voxpodcast.com, and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.

We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV.

Our Merch Store! ETSY

Learn more about the Voxology Podcast

Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify

Support the Voxology Podcast on Patreon

The Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology Radio

Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre

Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford

Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy

Transcript

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0:00.0	Hey everybody.
0:11.0	This is Tim Stafford, producer here at the box podcast.
0:15.0	I'm coming in one more time to give some context to this episode.
0:19.0	Just in case you missed the last one. When we were in Orange County
0:24.8	to do the heated conversation that Mike and Bonnie did, we also hunkered down in a recording
0:31.2	studio for the day and filmed a few mini episodes answering listeners questions with the intent
0:36.9	of launching a YouTube channel,
0:38.7	which we have just recently done.
0:40.9	So for the month of December, we will be releasing some mini Q&A episodes that are accompanied
0:47.5	by filmed video versions of them on our new YouTube channel.
0:52.4	If you could, check it out.
0:55.5	We'll put the link in our Instagram bio as well as share the video on our Facebook page. If you could subscribe
1:00.6	to it, like it, share it, any of those good things, all that helps the podcast grow and
1:08.4	just adds people to the community.
1:12.5	On this episode, if you stick around to the very end after we're done discussing the
1:18.9	question that's come in, I put a little extra something at the end after the music fades out.
1:24.1	A little Mike Erie original tune.
1:33.4	So stick around, hear Mike sing his heart out as always thank you so much for listening thank you so much for being a part of
1:38.9	this journey we value this community above most other things.
1:45.4	We're very thankful.
1:46.5	All right.
1:48.5	Here we go.
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