Vox Podcast With Mike Erre

How the early church's proclamation that "Jesus is Lord" became a radical act of resistance—and how today, it's at risk of becoming a hollow cliché. Mike and Tim push back against spiritual bypassing, toxic positivity, and performative righteousness in this honest conversation about political polarization, theological language, and what it really means to live the Sermon on the Mount in modern America. They dive into the origins of hypocrisy, the performative nature of modern faith, and invite listeners to deconstruct and reclaim authentic discipleship rooted in vulnerability, justice, and community. Key Takeaways: • Jesus Is Lord as a Cry of Resistance – Why this phrase was never meant to promote passivity and how it originated with the marginalized as a declaration against oppressive systems. • The Danger of Toxic Positivity – How common Christian phrases like "God is in control" can be weaponized to silence grief and shield privilege. • Virtue Signaling and Public Piety – Unpacking the Sermon on the Mount'