Does Prayer Work? How God Relates to His World
Join Voxology in celebrating 10 incredible years of thought-provoking conversations on faith, culture, and the role of the church in society! In this milestone episode, Mike and Tim reflect on the journey from humble beginnings in October 2015 to today, exploring the impactful discussions that have shaped this community. From the concept of cruciformity to the intersection of faith and politics, they dive into navigating cultural challenges and addressing critical topics like Christian nationalism, biblical authority, and justice through the lens of Jesus' teachings.
With humor, humility, and deep engagement, the hosts tackle questions like, "What does it mean to follow Jesus in today's cultural climate?" and "How do we approach faith authentically while addressing societal complexities?" Whether you're a longtime listener or new to the podcast, this episode is packed with gratitude, poignant reflections, and fresh perspectives on theology and cultural engagement.
We encourage you to join the dialogue! Share your thoughts, questions, and insights on Facebook or Instagram as we continue walking this road together. Let’s explore what it means to embody faith in action and pursue justice in a divided world. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey—here’s to many more years of meaningful conversation!
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Happy 10th Birthday
03:24 - BRUDES - Destroyer
05:05 - How Did You Guys Meet
06:48 - Challenging MAGA’s Biblical Authoritarianism
13:14 - Keeping Sermons Relevant
14:08 - Immunity from Christian Nationalism
17:45 - Proposals for Intervention
22:40 - Voxology's Impact on Community
24:30 - Biblical Alternatives to Dominionism
27:10 - Correcting Dominionist Genesis Readings
29:58 - This Week in Christian Nationalism
36:00 - Charlie Kirk’s Controversy
41:25 - Textual Note
44:27 - THANK YOU
45:22 - The Lord’s Prayer
46:40 - Objection 1: Trusting God as Father
51:35 - Objection 2: Does Prayer Work?
56:40 - The Effectiveness of Prayer
1:01:54 - Prayer as Participation
1:06:00 - Does Prayer Work?
1:10:10 - Obstacle 2: Prayer Effectiveness
1:13:18 - Jesus Could Have
1:14:35 - The Garden of Gethsemane
1:15:47 - The Problem of Evil
1:19:55 - Next Time on Voxology
1:23:10 - Support the Podcast
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