Vox Podcast With Mike Erre

How the gospel disrupts political ideologies and cultural polarization—Mike and Tim sit down with pastor and author Chris Nye to explore how our faith can break free from the mental strongholds of ideology, certainty, and tribalism. Centered around themes from Nye's new book, "A Captive Mind," the conversation navigates the emotional allure of simplistic labels, the danger of reducing Christianity to hot takes, and why the foolishness of the cross matters more than ever in today's ideological landscape. Key Takeaways: •   Christianity as an Event, Not an Idea – Why the death and resurrection of Jesus transcend philosophy and political platforms, and how this should shape how we engage the culture. •   Hot Takes vs. Pastoral Wisdom – How the pressure for pastors to respond to every news cycle with polished opinions harms authentic shepherding and thoughtful discipleship. •   The Emotional Appeal of Ideologies – Understanding why modern Christians gravitate toward prepackaged worldviews that feel good, and how