Vox Podcast With Mike Erre

How the example of Jesus offers a radical blueprint for engaging LGBTQ+ questions and moral debates with transformative grace and humility before judgment. Drawing from Luke 6, Deuteronomy 21, and Paul's letters, Mike Erre and Andy Lara unpack why the church has often missed the mark by prioritizing correction over compassion—and how we can do better. Key Takeaways: • Judging Others vs. Discernment – Mike explains the crucial difference between crino (righteous discernment) and condemnation, and how misunderstanding this distinction leads Christians to misrepresent Jesus. • Jesus and the Gay Wedding Question – Diving into the controversy surrounding Jesus' potential attendance at a gay wedding, Mike illustrates how Jesus' presence at celebratory, public meals with "sinners" was perceived as endorsement—and why His model challenges the church's current postures. • Mercy as the Core of Discipleship – Why Jesus said "be merciful as your Father is merciful" instead of "be holy" as the primary command and what tha