Vox Podcast With Mike Erre

How the rhythms of modern political culture are shaping Christians more deeply than we realize—and how faithful discipleship calls for a radical reimagining of our political engagement. In this special election-season conversation, Mike Erre and Tim Stafford are joined by author and theologian Kaitlyn Schiess to explore the core ideas from her provocative book, "The Liturgy of Politics." They dive into how media habits, partisan narratives, and cultural assumptions form us daily—and why spiritual formation must be political without becoming partisan. From the seductive promises of security and prosperity to the damaging marriage of Christian identity with political party platforms, this episode challenges listeners to reconsider what faithful kingdom engagement really looks like in our polarized society. Get ready for an unflinchingly honest reflection on how the church has been shaped by modern political liturgies—and how Christian communities can recover a holistic witness rooted in Jesus's own upside-down