Vox Podcast With Mike Erre

What if the chaos we fear is part of the invitation? In part 2 of this conversation with Dr. Timothy Gombis—aka "Freaking Gombis"—we go deep into the mystery and discomfort of prayer during crisis. Picking up where Part 1 left off, Gombis stuns the crew with a bold observation about God's posture in the midst of suffering and unanswered prayer, leading to a rich exploration of lament, divine sovereignty, and the church's calling in a broken world. From Romans 8 to Psalm 44 to punk bands and Bob Ross, Mike Erre, Tim Stafford, Bonnie, and Gombis uncover how deeply our theology of prayer reflects our assumptions about control, pain, and God's character. Key Takeaways: • Challenging Conventional Prayer – Why most of our prayers don't align with Scripture, especially when driven by comfort, fear, or certainty. • The Power of Lament – Re-centering our prayers on lament, mercy, grief, and solidarity with a creation groaning for redemption. • How God Intervenes – Exploring the provocative claim that God's primary int