Vox Podcast With Mike Erre

Recovering Paul's radical gospel for today's church, Mike Erre sits down with Pauline scholar Dr. Timothy Gombis for an honest and theologically rich conversation that peels back cultural assumptions and reexamines the complexities—and power—of Paul's letters. From ancient household codes to modern questions about gender, race, power, and sexuality, Mike and Dr. Gombis explore how Paul's vision of Christ-shaped community invites us into a radically inclusive, justice-seeking, cruciform way of life. Key Takeaways: • Reframing Paul's Letters – How misreadings shaped by evangelical subcultures distort Paul's intent on topics like women, sex, slavery, and sin. • Household Codes as Subversion – Understanding how Paul uses Roman structures not to uphold, but to radically counter, systems of power and honor through a Jesus-centered ethic. • Cross-Shaped Discipleship – How Philippians 2 models a life of relinquishing privilege and embracing others in humility, community, and solidarity. • White Privilege and Christli