Vox Podcast With Mike Erre

How do we navigate a term so widely misunderstood it often creates barriers instead of bridges? Mike Erre and Tim Stafford tackle this multi-layered question with humor, honesty, and depth in a lively conversation about whether we should keep or discard the term "Christian"—and what's truly at the center of the Jesus movement. This episode opens with a heartfelt apology to a listener for accidentally spoiling a blockbuster movie (Endgame, anyone?), then dives headfirst into a candid discussion sparked by a listener letter questioning whether the cultural baggage of the word "Christian" makes it worth abandoning entirely. Along the way, Mike and Tim explore the usefulness (or futility) of labels, the profound difference between identifying as "Christian" versus "follower of Jesus," and why our language must reflect our mission when engaging others inside and outside the church. They also take on listener feedback about gatekeeping, biblical double standards, and how to face the complexity of Scripture without