Reclaiming the Call to Peacemaking in a Post-Election America

How the church can resist political captivity and rediscover its core mission of peacemaking, reconciliation, and countercultural witness in a divided and fearful post-election landscape. In this cornerstone conversation between Mike Erre and Andy Bear, the spotlight turns to white evangelical support of Donald Trump, Christian identity in modern America, and how Jesus followers can truly live into their call as agents of peace—not partisanship. Taking a candid look at the tension between culture, faith, and politics in the aftermath of the 2016 presidential election, Mike and Andy break down where many evangelicals have misplaced their allegiance, and how the gospel calls for something radically different. They also unpack their controversial launch of the Voxology Patreon community, offering listeners new opportunities for deeper engagement, discipleship, and Bible-centered podcast series—beginning with the Book of Revelation. Key Takeaways: • Peacemaking vs. Peacekeeping – The difference between avoiding conflict and stepping into hard conversations with a redemptive posture. • Evangelical Identity Crisis – Why equating victory in politics with triumph for Christianity is a dangerous narrative, and how it distorts the view of Jesus for outsiders. • Post-Election Disillusionment – Exploring the real fears of marginalized and minority communities following Trump's election and the church's responsibility to stand with the oppressed. • Forming a Gospel-Centered Community – Updates on Voxology's new Patreon initiative, tiers, and what to expect from future content like an entire podcast series on the Book of Revelation. • Practicing Peace at the Table – How Thanksgiving dinners and family dialogue can become sacred opportunities for peacemaking, empathy, and real-world spiritual formation. Resources Mentioned: • Support Voxology on Patreon • More on Voxology's Mission and Podcasts • Daniel K. Williams – Historian on Evangelical Politics • Study on Canvassing and Reducing Bias Take this conversation further: What does real peacemaking look like in your everyday life? Whether around the family table or navigating tough conversations online, let us be the community that refuses to be divided by fear. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify Join the conversation by emailing us at [email protected] and following us on Instagram @voxologypodcast & Facebook Watch full episodes and bonus content on VOXOLOGY TV Support the show and get exclusive merch at our Etsy Store Music by Timothy John Stafford | Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to [email protected], and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram. We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV. Our Merch Store! ETSY Learn more about the Voxology Podcast Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify Support the Voxology Podcast on Patreon The Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology Radio Follow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on Facebook Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy