Vox Podcast With Mike Erre

Delving into the impact of celebrity culture on the church, Mike Erre and Tim Stafford engage with author and journalist Katelyn Beaty to discuss her book "Celebrities for Jesus: How Personas, Platforms, and Profits are Hurting the Church." They explore how the pursuit of platform and influence can undermine authentic Christian community, lead to scandals, and distort the gospel message. Key Takeaways: • Understanding the Dark Side of Celebrity Culture in the Church – How celebrity dynamics contribute to scandals and a lack of accountability among church leaders. • Distinguishing Between Fame and Celebrity – Exploring how notoriety for virtue differs from the pursuit of platform and personal branding. • The Role of Technology and Media – Discussing how mass media and social platforms facilitate celebrity culture within evangelicalism. • Reimagining Leadership and Community – How returning to local, embodied church practices can counteract the harms of celebrity dynamics. Guest Highlights: Katelyn Beaty – Auth