Vox Podcast With Mike Erre

A deep dive into the haunting question: "Did God forsake Jesus on the cross?" Mike Erre explores this crucial theological tension through the lens of Lent, Psalm 22, and the Jewish context of Jesus' final words. Starting with a personal and vulnerable moment with his teenage son, the episode transitions into a powerful reflection on America's gun violence epidemic and the church's role in embodying Christ's message of peace—before moving to a bold reconsideration of how we read Jesus' cry from the cross. This episode invites listeners to confront the normalization of school shootings, wrestle with the Church's complicity and silence, and reflect on the crucifixion as more than just suffering, but as a proclamation of faith, resistance, and hope. Drawing on the Jewish practice of remez (a method of quoting scripture), Mike challenges common interpretations of Jesus' abandonment, suggesting instead a deeper, prophetic connection between the cross and the voice of the Psalms. Key Takeaways: • The Cross as Liturg