Vox Podcast With Mike Erre

How the City of God versus City of Man dichotomy is being misused to justify Christian political compromise. Mike Erre and Andy Bear unpack a popular article defending immoral political candidates by appealing to Augustine's two kingdoms framework. They examine the dangers of compromising character for policy wins, the hypocrisy of shifting moral standards, and the long-term damage this does to the church's witness and identity. Drawing from Old and New Testament examples, historical context, and evangelical rhetoric surrounding figures like Roy Moore and Donald Trump, Mike and Andy challenge listeners to consider where their real hope lies—political power or the unshakable kingdom of Jesus. Key Takeaways: • Flawed Justification for Immorality – Dissecting the argument that secular leaders don't require spiritual integrity and why this misreads scripture and church history. • Hypocrisy and Loss of Witness – How evangelicals' shifting stance on character from Clinton to Trump undermines their moral influence a