Vox Podcast With Mike Erre

Explore how moving beyond gatekeeping and adopting a 'power with' approach can transform your understanding of authority, community, and what it means to be human in God's image. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford dive deep into the concepts of power over versus power with, drawing from Genesis and the nature of God's power, and discuss how rethinking power dynamics can lead to more authentic and inclusive Christian communities. Key Takeaways: Understanding 'Power Over' vs. 'Power With' – How shifting from coercive power to invitational and empowering relationships can reshape church and community life. Reflecting God's Image Through Stewardship – Insights on how the Genesis account informs our role in environmental stewardship as a way of bearing God's image. Overcoming Gatekeeping in the Church – Strategies to hold convictions with humility and avoid building new barriers that exclude others from the community. Resources Mentioned: "Reckoning with Power" by David Fitch Concepts of 'Power Under' by Greg Boyd Gene