Vox Podcast With Mike Erre

How do we know when an apology is real? What does it mean to be the Church when buildings are closed? What if the Garden of Eden wasn't the whole world? This listener Q&A episode is packed with raw honesty, timely spiritual insight, and deep theological reflection. As Mike and Tim reflect on Bonnie's new season outside the podcast and share personal moments from their marriages, they tackle the chaos of 2020—from political division to church stagnation—and respond to powerful listener questions about repentance, institutional complicity, and how Genesis might be telling a different story than we were taught. This episode is rich with pastoral wisdom, cultural critique, and unvarnished vulnerability, offering much-needed space for disillusioned believers to wrestle with their faith, ask hard questions, and rediscover their longing for authenticity in Christian community. Key Takeaways: • Real Repentance and the Fruit of Change – Why true apology can't be rushed or polished and how enduring fruit—not buzzwo