Vox Podcast With Mike Erre

Mike Erre and Tim Stafford dive deep into how followers of Jesus can navigate the complexities of war, violence, and shame in our modern world. Reflecting on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, they discuss the challenges of peacemaking, the importance of enemy love, and how Jesus's approach to shame can transform our responses to conflict. Continuing their Centered Set Series, they unpack the difference between disintegrative and reintegrative shaming, and explore how a centered church can operate from a place of security rather than fear. Key Takeaways: • Peacemaking in a Violent World – Understanding the role of Christians in responding to war and violence with enemy love and nonviolence. • Jesus's Approach to Shame – Exploring how Jesus joins the marginalized in their shame to restore and reconcile, rather than exclude. • Disintegrative vs. Reintegrative Shaming – Differentiating between shaming that stigmatizes and excludes versus shaming that seeks to heal and restore relationships. • Centered Set Dynamics