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Exposing the crazy, wacky, ridiculous, and blasphemous things being said and done in the name of Christ, by the Gnostic Evangelical Complex.
Where did Kenneth Copeland get the idea that God is 6'2" and weighs a couple hundred pounds? Why did Benny Hinn teach that there are nine persons in the Trinity? It all traces back to one man — and a study Bible still sitting on bookshelves in millions of Christian homes. I'm joined by Chuck Lewis from Sheep Among Wolves and Steve Johnson, author of Deconstructing Kenneth Hagin, to look at who this man was, what he taught, and why so many Word of Faith teachers still endorse his Bible today.
For over two decades, John Samson preached Word of Faith. He hosted a TBN program in Arizona, shared his pulpit with Andrew Wommack, and rubbed elbows with the movement's biggest names. Then he started doing the funerals of people he had declared healed. In this conversation, John tells the story of how one weekend with R.C. Sproul unraveled everything he believed, why "positive confession" and seed-faith collapsed under the weight of Scripture, and what finally led him out of the movement and into the pulpit of a Reformed Baptist church. If you or someone you love is caught up in Word of Faith teaching, this testimony is for you.
When the Southern Baptist Convention voted this week to affirm that the office of pastor is reserved for qualified men, social media erupted—so Daniel and Robin sat down to work through the most common arguments people are making for women pastors and weigh each one against Scripture.
Charismatic "prophets" Mike Signorelli, Joseph Z, Alan DiDio, and others claim they were called to a secret meeting in the middle of nowhere — phones on airplane mode, assumed identities, the works — to be briefed on coming "alien disclosure" and save the church from deception. But what came out of that meeting may be some of the most blasphemous teachings we've ever covered on this channel, including a direct comparison between the Virgin Birth of Christ and fallen angels having relations with women. Justin Peters and Jim Osman join me to expose the secret meeting, dismantle the bad theology behind the Nephilim/alien hybrid claims, address Joseph Z's failed "prophecy" over Joni Lamb, and explain why none of this — biblically, theologically, or even scientifically — holds up. If you're a former Charismatic trying to think clearly about all the alien talk flooding social media right now, this episode is for you.
In this episode, we break down a shocking three-minute clip from Jesse Duplantis and show just how much bad theology can be packed into such a short amount of time.
Kathryn Krick is back — and this time she's leading her followers on a "revival history tour" of the very spots where her ministry began, including trees, sidewalks, and parking lots! Daniel and Robin walk through the footage and ask the obvious question: What kind of "pastor" turns her own short ministry history into a pilgrimage site?
A so-called “Reformed” pastor claims to have found revival—but what does that actually mean? In this episode, Steve Kozar, David Lovi, and Daniel Long break down the shift from confessional, Scripture-centered theology to a world of dreams, visions, prophecy, and emotional experiences, and we ask the question: Is this truly the work of the Holy Spirit, or something else entirely?
In this episode, we expose how Paula White — senior advisor to the White House Faith Office and notorious prosperity gospel teacher — turns the Easter offering into a manipulative 14-minute guilt trip.
Does God promise revival in the way it’s being presented today? If the Spirit of God works through His Word, then what are we to make of experiences that seem to bypass the Bible entirely? This isn’t about dismissing genuine faith—it’s about testing everything (1 Thess. 5:21) and asking whether what’s being called “revival” is truly from God, or something manufactured by man.
Word of Faith theology promises health, healing, and victory through faith—but does it actually deliver? In this episode, we are joined by Steve Johnson to examine the claims of Kenneth Hagin and others, exposing the inconsistencies, failed predictions, and troubling theology behind the movement. By looking at real-life examples—even among its own teachers—this discussion shows how these teachings collapse under scrutiny and ultimately present a false picture of Christ, one that stands in stark contrast to the gracious, compassionate Savior revealed in Scripture.
In this episode, we respond to a shocking and deeply manipulative claim made by Landon Schott. In a clip that circulated on X, Schott suggests that discernment podcasters would be happy if disgraced pastor Robert Morris took his own life. We also examine comments from self-styled “apostle” Kelly Lohrke, who echoes similar sentiments while criticizing discernment ministries on social media.
In this long-overdue, raw conversation, Daniel Long and Steve Kozar sit down to talk about why they do what they do, the shocking early history of the Pentecostal movement, and the big question on everyone's mind: Will the Charismatic/NAR movement ever actually reform?
At Paula White’s Unleashed 2026 Conference, viral clips revealed manipulative fundraising appeals, prophetic claims, and promises of financial and generational blessing that raise serious biblical concerns. In this video, we examine what actually took place at the conference, the leaders who chose to participate, and how these teachings compare with Scripture.
Fire baptism is not a new concept. Join us as we look back on the history of fire baptism.
John Alexander Dowie is often remembered in Charismatic circles as a “general of the faith” and a pioneer of divine healing. His name appears in popular books, sermons, and classrooms as a hero of the early movement. But history tells a much darker story. In this video, we look directly at what contemporary newspapers reported about Dowie’s healing homes, his practices, and the disturbing number of deaths connected to his ministry. These are not rumors or later critiques — these are reports from his own time, written while he was alive and at the height of his influence.
From Landon Schott visiting Robert Morris in jail to David Diga Hernandez platforming Kathryn Krick, the pattern is hard to ignore—questionable judgment seems to be a recurring theme among Big Charisma leaders. The three bald guys are back together, taking a closer look at these headline-making moves and what they reveal.
False prophets and fake faith healers have been mining information from people at their events for decades. From Dowie to Lake to Branham to Bolz, these false prophets have used stolen or gathered information to prop themselves up. In this episode, I’m joined by Pete Evans and Barry Bowen of the Trinity Foundation as we discuss how these fake prophets and healers operate and how they get away with it.
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Mike Winger's recent video about Shawn Bolz has created a firestorm in the Charismatic Movement. In this episode, Justin Peters joins me to take a hard look at the persistent and destructive problem of false prophecy in modern churches.
You’ve probably heard it in sermons, prayer meetings, and deliverance sessions: “We bind you, Satan.” “We bind every principality.” “We bind the devil in Jesus’ name.” But where does the Bible actually teach Christians to do this? In this video, we take a careful, in-context look at the passages most often used to justify the practice of “binding Satan”—including Matthew 16, Matthew 18, Mark 3, and Luke 10. Instead of relying on slogans, spiritual warfare language, or emotional experiences, we let Scripture interpret Scripture.
Is Annihilationism actually taught in Scripture, or is it an unbiblical doctrine of hell? In this episode, I’m joined by Pastor Chris Rosebrough of Fighting for the Faith as we take a careful, Scripture-driven look at annihilationism and compare it with the historic Christian understanding of eternal punishment.
After declaring he was “done,” Mike Signorelli quickly changed his tune. In this episode, we break down his latest video, examine what was said, what was walked back, and why it matters. When a pastor speaks publicly, words have consequences—and Christians are called to test everything against Scripture. Let’s take a careful, biblical look at what’s really going on.
Kirk Cameron has changed his views about hell. In this episode, we compare his view of hell with what the Bible actually says about hell.
Can Christians really command angels—as long as we quote a Bible verse? Some teachers say yes. Scripture says absolutely not. In this episode, we compare these claims with what the Bible actually teaches about angels—who they are, who they serve, and why they obey God alone, not us.
Our guest Steve Johnson, author of Deconstructing Kenneth Hagin, has a remarkable story—one that includes a surprising encounter with Kenneth Hagin himself. As a student at the then newly founded Rhema Bible College, Steve sat under some of the most influential voices in the early Word of Faith movement, including Kenneth Hagin, Kenneth Copeland, Charles Capps, Norvel Hayes, and others. In this episode, we dive into Steve’s journey, his experiences, and his candid reflections on the WOF movement. You won’t want to miss this insightful and eye-opening conversation.
In this episode, Benny Hinn tries to show how to spot a fraud, yet he fails his own test miserably.
Should Christians question demons to uncover hidden information? Is there a single example of this practice anywhere in Scripture? In this episode, we open the Bible to find out—and what we discover may surprise you.
Welcome to the crazy world of Katie Souza — one of the most unhinged voices in the hyper-charismatic movement. In this episode, we dig deep into some of her strange claims and “miraculous” stories, exposing the twisted theology and dangerous deception behind them. From snake spirits to body-transforming “anointings,” you’ll see how far these teachings have drifted from biblical Christianity.
Many deliverance ministers teach that “soul ties” create demonic bonds between people that must be broken — but is that really in the Bible? In this video, we show how this false doctrine twists Scripture and distracts from the true freedom believers have in Christ. Join us as we debunk soul ties with Scripture, discernment, and a little humor along the way.
Why are so many megachurch pastors living like billionaires? In this video, we take a hard look at mega-rich megachurch pastors around the world and their insane lifestyles.
They say, “God spoke to me.” They say they “heard His voice.” But is the God of the Bible whispering personal messages today? Jim Osman joins me to dismantle the modern obsession with subjective revelation and show from Scripture that God speaks clearly through His Word — not through whispers.
Rock-concert worship bands, Broadway-style productions, cringeworthy sermon series, and pastors dressed like fashionistas—welcome to today’s megachurches. Instead of proclaiming Christ and Him crucified, these churches entertain the masses with gimmicks and spectacles. The result? Shallow distractions that draw crowds but leave souls starving for the Gospel.
Do Christians still struggle with sin after they’re saved? Or does salvation mean a believer can live without wrestling with the flesh? In this episode of the Lightbulb Ministries Podcast, Richard Moore, Rick Becker, and Daniel Long dig deep into the topic of sanctification.
If you’ve ever flipped open your Bible to a random verse hoping for God’s guidance, you may have been practicing something far more dangerous than you realize. Join us as we discuss the practice of Bibliomancy, or "Bible Roulette."
What is the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) really about? Behind the revivals, “apostles,” and “prophets” is a dangerous teaching called I’m joined by Holly Pivec—author, researcher, and host of a brand-new podcast. We spend a large part of this conversation talking about her new show: why she launched it, what topics she’s covering, and how she’s helping Christians discern the truth about the NAR's Kingdom Now theology. This belief system fuels the 7 Mountains Mandate, the idea that Christians must take control of government, media, education, and more to establish God’s kingdom on earth.
In this first episode of the Lightbulb Ministries Podcast, Richard Moore, Rick Becker, and Daniel Long take aim at the popular but unbiblical idea that God wakes you up at 3:00 a.m. to give you fresh revelations, prophetic downloads, or mystical visions. We’ll expose the roots of this teaching, compare it with Scripture, and show why it’s more superstition than sound doctrine.
In this episode, we’re joined by Jesse Westwood—a former Betel insider who spent three years at the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry. Jesse walks us through exactly what he was taught about the gospel at Bethel. If you’ve ever wondered what kind of “good news” is being preached in Redding, this conversation will open your eyes.
Anointing talk runs rampant in Charismatic circles. But is it biblical? In this episode, we compare what some of the most popular Charismatic voices say about “the anointing” with what the Bible actually teaches. Is the anointing something you chase? Can you lose it? Is it transferable? Or is the truth far more grounded—and far more comforting—for those who are in Christ?
The roots of deception in Mercy Culture run deep. In this episode, my guest, Pablo Marte, and I discuss the poisonous prophetic tree of Mercy Culture.
From unbiblical teachings to manipulative practices, we discuss the reasons why Mercy Culture poses a danger to the body of Christ and should be marked and avoided.
Join us as we explore Jimmy Swaggart's life, from humble beginnings to wealth and star status, to scandalous collapse. His story is a cautionary tale to embrace humility and accountability in ministry.
Is David Diga Hernandez really teaching biblical Christianity—or is he just packaging the same old Word of Faith heresies in a more appealing, emotionally restrained format? In this video, we examine Hernandez’s background, theology, and public teachings to reveal a troubling alignment with the core doctrines of the Word of Faith movement. From prosperity-lite messages to claims of supernatural healing, we show how his teachings are far from sound doctrine, no matter how calm or polished the delivery may be.
The megachurch didn’t just appear out of nowhere—it has a long and tangled history that stretches all the way back to the First Great Awakening. In this episode, we're joined by Steve Kozar of The Messed Up Church as we trace the roots of this modern-day monster, exposing how emotionalism, revivalism, and entertainment have slowly replaced biblical preaching and faithful pastoral care. If you've ever wondered where the madness of the megachurch came from, you won’t want to miss this.
According to John Bevere, God speaks to him regularly—and he makes sure his audience knows it. But what’s even more concerning is his claim that God commands him to write certain books. If that’s true, we have to ask: are these just books… or new revelation? In this video, we’ll show you the evidence—and let you decide if John Bevere is simply promoting his brand, or elevating his words to the level of Scripture.
My guest, Chuck Lewis, grew up in the Word of Faith Movement. Over and over again, he was told that if he just had enough faith, he would be healed. But the healing never came. Now an Assemblies of God pastor, Chuck is speaking out — warning others about the empty promises, dangerous teachings, and false hope that define the Word of Faith Movement. In this interview, he shares his powerful story of disappointment, spiritual abuse, and ultimately, freedom in Christ.
John and Lisa Bevere are bestselling authors with global influence, but beneath the polished image is troubling theology. They claim that God personally told them to write their books—and in some cases, elevate their teachings alongside the authority of Scripture. In this episode, we're joined by Rick Becker from Famine in the Land as we take a closer look at the Bevere empire. Do their teachings align with the Word of God, or are they preaching another gospel?
The self-proclaimed prophets are back — rambling, blathering, and claiming they know exactly where Christ wants to take His Church in 2025. In this video, we take a serious look at two recent prophetic events: the 2025 Prophetic Summit and the Prophetic Council at NRB. These so-called "words from the Lord" are filled with emotional hype, vague impressions, and spiritual jargon — but do they align with Scripture?
Spoiler ALERT: They don't.
In this episode, we compare the "Holy Spirit" manifestations from the early Shaker Movement to what we see today in the Hyper-Charismatic Movement.
Justin Peters joins me as we discuss decades of scandal and abuse in the Charismatic and Pentecostal Movements.
My two guests have been following the Daystar money trail for years. Listen to what they've discovered.
Daystar Television Network, co-founded by Marcus and Joni Lamb in 1997, is one of the largest Christian broadcasting networks in the world. Unfortunately, in a recent scandal, the Lamb family prioritized Daystar’s reputation over transparency.
Why are so many Charismatics obsessed with revival? Does the Bible predict a great end time revival, or something different? Join us as we discuss the great end time revival myth.
Are miracles supposed to be a normal part of the Christian life? If you’re not casting out demons or walking on water, does that mean you’re missing out on something crucial in your faith? In this video, we're joined by Pastor Chris Rosebrough to dig into one of the most controversial beliefs in modern Christianity: the idea that every believer should be performing miracles.
She has called herself "the foundation of the Church." She considers herself a prophet to the nations. In this episode, we examine the "prophesies" of Emma Stark.
Todd White's conversion story is extremely popular and has been told hundreds of times. But, is it true? In this episode, I'm joined by my good friend Steve Kozar to discuss and critique Todd's conversion story.
Jenny Weaver made some very disturbing and irresponsible videos this past week about Hurricane Milton. In this episode, we look at some of the things she said and compare them to Scripture.
Keith Craft, the pastor at Elevate Life Church in Frisco, Texas, is teaching his people to worship the false gods of "greatness" and "prosperity."
Dr. Michael Brown refers to the NAR as a "spiritual boogeyman." Holly Pivec and Doug Geivett join us to talk about the American Gospel roundtable discussion between them and Michael Brown.
Scandal and infidelity are just the tip of the iceberg at MorningStar Ministries. In this episode, we discuss the trouble at MorningStar and who's actually to blame.
False teachers are crafty! They are trained in GREED! In this episode, I'm joined by my good friend Rick Becker of Famine in the Land to discuss 5 ways that false teachers ensnare people.
Should pastors use ministry donations to buy themselves airplanes? In this episode we talk with Trinity Foundation's staff investigator, Barry Bowen. Barry has been tracking the activity of preachers and their private jets for several years. This episode discusses how these supposed "men and women of God" are using their private jets, paid for by the donations of their followers, for luxurious vacations and even criminal activity.
The modern day prophets are predicting another assassination attempt on Donald Trump's life. But they aren't the only ones. The psychics are predicting the same thing.
Jenny Weaver's doctrine is dangerous and destructive. Her Core Group has over 13k members as of 2023. In this episode, we take a look at her doctrine and compare what she teaches with Scripture.
In this episode we take a look at two prophesies, the ridiculous Trump ear prophecy, and a prophecy about J. D. Vance. We also look at another video about the Biblical significance about the blood on Trumps ear.
Celebrity pastors like Robert Morris and Tony Evans have fallen, leaving a wake of destruction behind them.
Michael Todd, the lead pastor at Transformation Church, has recently been accused of blasphemy and plagiarism. In this episode, we discuss the many controversies that have surrounded the mega church disaster known as Michael Todd.
Daniel Adams, founder of TSNL (The Supernatural Life), is using trickery to build a financial empire. In this episode, we discuss why Daniel Adams' TSNL is not so supernatural.
The destructive teachings and practices of Bethel Church in Redding CA. is wreaking great havoc worldwide. This movement led by "apostle" Bill Johnson and "prophet" Kris Vallotton has spread like gangrene throughout the Church. In this episode, we are joined by Holly Pivec and Doug Geivett to talk about the recklessness of the Bethel Movement.
Robin's back! In this episode we talk about the Driscoll scandal, and why there's a much bigger issue than Alex Magala.
Greg Locke Is NOT qualified to be a pastor. In this episode we focus on some of Locke's antics, as well as his relationship with Benny Hinn.
In this episode, we cover the controversy surrounding Robin Bullock, his church, and Warrior, Alabama. We also look back at his false prophecies and some of the crazy things he has said concerning those who call him out.
Can modern day prophets make mistakes? Can they prophecy falsely and still not be considered false prophets? Many in the prophetic movement say, "Yes!" Where did this teaching come from? In this episode, we discuss what opened the floodgates to prophetic nonsense.
Why are so many Christians attracted to stories about angelic and demonic visitations, trips to heaven and hell, and personal visits from Jesus? In this episode we take a look at some of the sillier tall tales of the Charismatic fringe.
Popular Charismatic teachers are committing dangerous theological errors concerning Christ and the Trinity. Pastor Chris Rosebrough joins us to help us debunk these errors.
Are Cessationists heretics? Is Cessationism a doctrine of demons? Join us as we discus the slanderous misconceptions of Cessationism.
Are you having trouble getting married? Do you struggle with chronic illness? Are your finances constantly dwindling? Perhaps it's because you have a generational curse. Join us as we debunk, from the Scriptures, the fallacy of generational curses.
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Many have observed Kathryn Krick's cult-like practices, and have called her out for it. In this episode, we look at some of the characteristics of cult leaders and compare them to Krick's behavior.
"If you want to break the curse of poverty, then you need to start tithing!" "If you're not giving 10% off the top, God can't bless you!" Some pastors use tithing as a form of manipulation. Join us as we take a look at what the Bible says about tithing.
The modern day apostles and prophets of the New Apostolic Reformation are a dangerous bunch. But one up and coming prophet/apostle is working his way up the list of most dangerous NAR prophets.
The modern day "prophets" are letting us know what we can expect in 2024. But, like every year, their "prophecies" really say nothing at all.
Many modern Charismatic and Pentecostal leaders are either oblivious to the facts, or they are willfully blind to the damage and destruction that came from the teachings of William Branham. In this episode, John Collins joins us to discuss how the doctrine of William Branham led to a violent cult called "the Colony."
A. A. Allen was known as "God's man of faith and power" in Pentecostal circles. But Allen was a scam artist and a showman. In this video, we talk about the life of A. A. Allen.
Kathryn Krick goes to great lengths to trick her followers into giving her their money. In this episode we look at how she twists the Scriptures for her own financial gain. We also take a look at her finances.You will not believe how manipulative Kathryn Krick is.
Christians all over the world are deceived, thinking they're praying when they're actually not. In this episode we look at a video by Isaiah Saldivar called "WHY you should PRAY in tongues! 7 Incredible benefits!"
Can a Christian be demon-possessed? Are generational curses Biblical? Will warfare prayer ward off demons? The "demon slayers" say yes, but what does the Bible say? Dawn Hill joins us today to discuss why these teachings are unbiblical and dangerous.
They claim they love the Bible in one breath, and in another, they say the Bible isn’t for teaching and preaching; it's for having an encounter. In this episode, we show that the Bible is dishonored by popular charismatic leaders.
The evidence that Kathryn Krick is a charlatan and a huckster is overwhelming. In this episode, we discuss her fraudulent activities.
In this episode, we discuss a destructive teaching that, taken to the extreme, has caused serious illness and even death.
"You can have anything you want by manifesting it." "We are co-creators with God." "Like attracts like." "Faith is a creative force." These are statements from both teachers in the Christian Church and New Age gurus. Doreen Virtue joins us to discuss New Age manifesting and similar practices in the Church.
Judging someone's doctrine, being critical, and "talking smack" about someone behind the pulpit are all signs that people who have a platform in the area of discernment are nothing but Pharisees. Or are we? In this episode, we discuss who the real Pharisees are.
In this episode Robin and Daniel discuss the dangerous New Age practices used by Splankna "therapists," with special guest Doreen Virtue.
On September 1, 2023, Sarah Young passed away. The legacy that she left behind was her controversial best-seller Jesus Calling and the empire resulting from that book. In this video, we take a look at why this book is so dangerous.
Promptings of the Holy Spirit, that "still small voice" that speaks to your heart: these are ways in which many Christians think that God speaks. Chris Rosebrough joins us today to talk about this.
Jesus warns us that while false teachers may appear as sheep, inwardly they are ravenous wolves. In this episode, Pastor Chris Rosebrough of Fighting for the Faith joins me to talk about the importance of calling out false teachers.
"If you're poor you're not pleasing God!" "God wants you dirty, filthy, stinking rich!" These are statements made by Andrew Wommack. In this episode, we discuss Wommack's blasphemous teachings about prosperity.
Can God call a woman to pastor a church? Will the church be able to fulfill the Great Commission if women can't be pastors? Does the Bible show examples of female pastors? We discuss these questions and more in the episode.
Did you know that Satan lives in hell, and has even set up his throne there? At least that's what some teachers are saying. And they should know, because Jesus took them there. Why? We talk about it in this episode.
Creflo's sneaky "gospel of grace" is laced with poison. In this episode, we discuss why and compare it to the Biblical Gospel.
"Want to know all about Heaven? You'll have to buy my book!" The topic of Heaven is a lucrative business in much of the hyper-Charismatic movement. In this episode, we discuss some of the wackier views of Heaven and compare them to what the Bible says.
Once healed always healed? We look at faith healers' reasons for why you can't hold on to that healing, and we see what God's Word says about this topic.
Robin Bullock is John the Baptist? Robin Bullock took a photo of Jesus? These are some ridiculous things you will hear from false prophet Robin Bullock in this episode.
In this video, we discuss the 4 Keys to Hearing God's Voice, a harmful teaching from Mark Virkler. Virkler, along with many other teachers, shares techniques on how we can hear God's voice every day in our hearts.
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In this episode, we discuss Agnes Sanford, founder of the Inner Healing movement. Her teachings, based on Jungian psychology and New Thought, have formed the foundation of most inner healing programs (like SOZ0) found within the church.
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Does the Bible distinguish between praying in tongues and speaking in tongues? In this video, we discuss the unbiblical practice of praying in tongues.
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In this episode, we look at the overemphasis today's church has with angels, from unbelievable angelic encounters to unbiblical teachings.
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In this episode, we discuss the foolish decision of Michael Todd's Transformation Church to hire former NYC Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz.
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In this video, we discuss the harmful modern teaching of "hosting the presence of God" as made popular by Bill Johnson of Bethel. While we should strive to emulate Jesus, His primary purpose in coming to earth was not to model a miraculous lifestyle that we can achieve.
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In this video, we compare Trinitarianism with Modalism, specifically the views of Oneness Pentecostals, who teach that God is not three distinct persons but rather God manifests as the Father, the Son, or the Holy Spirit. A link to Oneness Pentecostals and the Trinity by Gregory Boyd:
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Curry Blake is the supposed fulfillment of a prophecy given by John G. Lake in 1931. He is also the General Overseer of John G. Lake Ministries. In this episode, we discuss why he is a dangerous false teacher.
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Decreeing and Declaring can be hazardous to your spiritual health and potentially destroy your faith. In this episode, we look at the dangerous practice of decreeing and declaring.
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When the Brownsville Revival ended, what was the fallout? In this episode, we look at a number of outcomes.
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In this video, we discuss a number of the dangerous guest speakers at the Brownsville Revival.
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"Seed Faith" is the heart of the Prosperity Gospel. In this episode, we expose the evil doctrine of "seed faith" theology and show examples of how this teaching has spread in the modern church and throughout the world.
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Were the manifestations of the Brownsville Revival an actual demonstration of the Holy Spirit? In this second installment of our Brownsville series, we discuss the manifestations and the leaders of the Brownsville Revival.
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Was the Brownsville Revival a spontaneous move of God, or was it a carefully planned event? In this episode, we show how there was no way that the Brownsville Revival could have been unplanned.
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Holly Pivec joins us to discuss the dangerous practices of the modern "apostles" and "prophets" of the New Apostolic Reformation.
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Do the seven mountains of influence need to be conquered before Christ can return to set up His Kingdom? In this episode, we discuss the unbiblical 7 Mountain Mandate and compare it with Scripture.
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In this video, we look at the life and theology of Granville Oral Roberts. Roberts, who coined the term "seed faith," was active in the healing movement and was influenced by New Thought and Word-Faith teachings.
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"To reject God's prophets is to reject God." This is a quote from NAR "prophet" Bill Hamon, and this is what modern "prophets believe. In this episode, we compare what NAR leaders say about prophets to what the Word of God says about prophets.
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The "apostles" of the New Apostolic Reformation are false apostles. In this video, we compare the definitions of what the leaders of the NAR call apostles and what the Bible says about apostles.
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The New Apostolic Reformation has become a huge monster that has invaded the modern Church. This podcast is the first installment of a series of podcasts about the NAR.
Aimee Semple McPherson's life was filled with scandals. And yet, she is touted as a woman of enormous faith and fearless resilience by Pentecostal historians. Many don't really know the other side of Aimee. In this episode, we take an honest look at the life of Aimee Semple McPherson.
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Many proponents of the Azusa Street Revival claim that mighty miracles took place, including incredible healings and even the appearance of the Shekinah glory during some of the services. And yet the newspapers of the day report an entirely different story. What really took place, revival or frenzy?
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n this episode, we discuss today's "Prophetic Empire" and the process of becoming a "modern prophet."
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Today we discuss the prosperity teaching of James Baker, pastor of Zion Christian Fellowship in Ohio and teacher of the "Wealth with God" series.
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In this episode, we discuss SOZO's roots as well as the tools and techniques used in SOZO sessions.
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Here is a very good example of a celebrity pastor taking a few isolated verses of Scripture out of their context in order to make them fit his man-centered, law-filled, non-gospel sermon.
Here's the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q92n8WsJg6c
False prophet, Chuck Pierce (who rarely ever makes any sense) says that for some reason or another, Christians need to step into a double portion this election season.
Here's the YouTube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EGkzdhFibY
The Mountain Meadows Massacre was one of the most gruesome crimes ever committed on U. S. soil. This horrible massacre was committed by high ranking leaders of the Mormon Church. This is the story of that gruesome crime.
Here is the link to John D. Lee's book:
https://ia800106.us.archive.org/17/items/GR_2441/GR_2441.pdf
Here is the link to the article from Newspapers.com:
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/57472294/mormonism-john-d-lee-full-confession/
Here's the YouTube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mLWQVJCGoU
Shaktipat transmission and Charismatic impartation are very similar. In Shaktipat the Guru transmits spiritual energy (Kundalini) to an individual. In Charismatic impartation, the pastor or Christian leader (in this case Randy Clark) is supposedly imparting the Holy Spirit or some spiritual gift to an individual. In both Shaktipat and Charismatic impartation very similar manifestations occur, violent shaking, rolling on the floor, strange noises, and even animal sounds. In this episode, I compare what takes place during Shaktipat to what took place in Toronto, and what takes place in many Charismatic churches.
Here is the link to the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVQJieSdHac
This is the first installment of a series on modalism. After making this video I realized that much more needed to be said about modalism and the doctrine of the Trinity. In the next installment, we will take a more in-depth look at these topics and explain why modalism is a dangerous and damning heresy. We start, however, with Furtick and Jakes playing a sermon game where Furtick gets Jakes to preach three one-minute sermons on the musical Hamilton. In one of his one minute- sermons Jakes makes a subtle, yet dangerous statement regarding the Incarnation, insinuating that Christ is part human and part divine. Orthodox theology makes it clear that Christ is fully human and fully divine.
In this episode, we look at a video from Georgian and Winnie Banov as they peddle Winnie’s new book claiming that she has the right interpretation of Romans 7.
My apologies up front for the echo in the Banov portion of the video. I hope it’s not too distracting!
Jeremiah 29:11 is probably the most taken out of context verse in the entire Bible. Most Christians who quote that verse remove it from it’s intended meaning, and make it all about them. In this video, I am joined by my brother Steven Long to help me put this verse back into its context and talk about a new blog he created called “Rightly Dividing.” You can find his new site here, https://rightlydividing.net/.
Here is another good post that talks about this verse from Steve Kozar over at “The Messed Up Church,” https://www.themessedupchurch.com/blog/a-thank-you-note-from-the-evangelical-industrial-complex-3l2xe?rq=Evangelical%20industrial.
In this video, I talk about an early 20th-century faith healer that many may have never heard of. While he wasn't very influential in the early Pentecostal movement, he was influenced by some of its early leaders, especially Charles Fox Parham. His name was Finis E, Yoakum. The feature article that I discuss is a 1909 article from the Los Angeles Times called "No Miracles Without Cash."
Here is the YouTube video so you can see the article.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nN_oFPOPK4A
This is part 3, and the final part of my interview on Gnostic Evangelicalism by the author of "Gnostic America," Pastor Peter Burfeind.
This is part 2 of my interview with Pastor Peter Burfeind, author of the book "Gnostic America."
This is part 1 of an interview with Pastor Peter Burfeind, author of "Gnostic America."
Cal Pierce of the "Healing Rooms Ministries" said that he received direct revelation from God to re-open the John G Lake Healing rooms. He received this revelation while praying at Lake's gravesite, ie, grave sucking. While moving into what he thought was the exact same building that Lake used for his healing rooms, the Holy Spirit told Cal that an angel had been waiting for 80 years for him to come and re-open the rooms. This is the story that Cal tells. However, Cal Pierce made a huge blunder when telling this story on his web site, and on television. I discuss that blunder in this video.
It's claimed by Cal Pierce, Roberts Liardon, and others that between 1915 and 1920, John G Lake performed over 100,000 healings and that during this time, Spokane was the healthiest city in the world. In this video, I do some real-time investigation to see if these claims are true.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OO1pu7I2pik
This is the first installment of a new series called "Death By a Faith Healer." We start with the death of 9-year-old Nettie Smith. Her parents refused her medical care and instead relied on the poisonous doctrines of a faith healer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JqLkbuTBGM
John Alexander Dowie was a popular faith healer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He claimed to have miraculous powers to heal, and yet when his daughter was involved in a tragic accident his powers of healing were nowhere to be found.
Here's the link to the YouTube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdpjU1MxvBk
The apostle Paul makes it very clear that to add anything to the Gospel of Christ is a damnable offense.
Galatians 1:8 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be accursed.
By making divine healing a part of the Gospel, men like A. B. Simpson and Charles Fox Parham did just that. However, Parham seemed to take the subject much further than Simpson, teaching that unless one preaches healing along with the forgiveness of sins, they weren't preaching the full Gospel.
Here's the YouTube link!
https://youtu.be/HMYtddh4ySI
We continue our series on "Tounges Before Parham. This time we take a look at the tongue-speaking Mormons.
Charles Fox Parham was born on June 4, 1873. He is typically referred to as “the father of Pentecostalism,” particularly teaching that the evidence that one received the baptism of the Holy Spirit was speaking in tongues. But if this is the case, it would mean that other groups before Parham who spoke in tongues had also received the baptism of the Spirit, even heretical groups. And yes, there were plenty of heretical groups who called themselves true Christians who spoke in tongues. In this episode we will take a look at one of those groups called the “Shakers.”
We are going to be looking at another news article. This one is from "The Nebraska State Journal," October 9, 1887. In it, the reporter covers a Woodworth healing/revival meeting where he makes this not so surprising statement, "the frenzy and excitement were almost indescribable.”
Here is the YouTube link!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMU67LigN2g
Maria Woodworth Etter (1844-1924) was a popular evangelist/faith healer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She became popular because of the strange occurrences that took place at her evangelistic meetings. People would go into trances and report seeing strange visions, fall on the floor and lay there for hours, shake violently, cry, weep, and do many other similar things you see in modern charismatic churches. In his book God’s Generals, Roberts Liardon says “There hasn't been a greater demonstrator of God’s spirit since the book of Acts in Pentecostal history than Mariah Woodworth Etter.
But Etter was no demonstrator of the Holy Spirit. She was a demonstrator of the demonic. In this episode, I’m going to show you, through newspaper articles from the late 19th century what was going on in her meetings. After that, we’re going to compare Hindu Kundalini, a demonic spirit, with what took place in those meetings, along with what is taking place in modern charismatic churches today.
Here is the YouTube video link!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85TrNGjLJck
Here is the YouTube video for this episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42Z-W30myJ4&t=2860s
Charles Fox Parham, "the father of Pentecostalism," came to Zion City Illinois in 1906 right after the fall of John Alexander Dowie. He took advantage of the vulnerable followers of Dowie and won them over. Within just 10 days of his arrival, he had over 300 followers. After leaving Zion, some of his followers, named "the Paramites" by the newspapers, were involved in several brutal killings.
Here is the link to the YouTube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7rfXyF_p0o&t=181s
Carol Goodenough was the teenage daughter of the Goodenough's who provided a cottage for Lake and his family to live in after they arrived in South Africa as missionaries from 1908- 1913. In 1909 Lake returned to the States in order to raise funds for his mission work there. On the ship was 17 year old Carol Goodenough. She was returning to the States by the direction of her brother to go to school. Lake's late wife Jennie and Carol were friends. Jennie died only 6 months after arriving in South Africa. After Jennie's death in December of 1908, Lake became engaged to Ada White. Ada died from malaria that same year. Shortly after Ada's death, Lake became engaged to Carol Goodenough. He was 38, she was 17. These early newspaper articles from 1909 tell the story of an affair that Lake's biographers didn't want anyone to know about.
Here is the link to the full article and the Youtube Video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN3TVgeM9z4&t=5s
https://www.themessedupchurch.com/blog/john-g-lakes-clandestine-affair
John Graham Lake is held up by popular Charismatic leaders to be a great man of God, who performed over 100,000 healings in his time. Yet all one has to do is a little digging to find out that this isn’t the case at all. John G. Lake was actually a liar, a con, and a fraud.
This is audio from our YouTube video. You can watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/ZDcmpkhbekc
This week we spend a few minutes looking at the Lauren Daigle controversy and then dive into false prophet Charlie Shamp's personal prophecy for you and for Boston.
On this episode of L4T we're going to be asking the question, does Beth Moore and Joyce Meyer have gnostic tendencies? Do they teach a form of Gnosticism? I believe the answer to the question is yes. I show the similarities between the Gnostic teaching on prayer, dreams, and visions, and what Moore and Myer have said about prayer, dreams, and visions in the past.
Mike Bickle says that if someone comes to him with a dream or a vision, unless it is in the written Word of God he will not accept it. But is that true? In this episode I talk, once again, with Tony-Allen. Tony and I discuss Mike Bickle's view of Scripture and examine the YouTube video- "Ask Mike Bickle: Are dreams and visitations higher than the Word of God?"
On this episode Steve, Eric Pedersen and I talk with Tony-Allen of the "Design of Providence" podcast about the dangers of Mike Bickle and IHOP KC. Tony has done extensive research on IHOP, has been to the "One Thing" conferences, talked with leaders within the movement, and has visited the 24/7 prayer rooms.
In a video called called "Refuse to Give Up," Joyce Meyer turns the passage in Luke 18 about the persistent widow into a prosperity passage. She also gets the story of Abraham and Sodom all mixed up.
Benny Hinn says that if you study a passage of Scripture deep enough, you can experience a bodily disconnect.
On this episode we look at a Facebook Video by Jennifer LeClaire called "Christian Witches? Let Me Tell You What's Next..." Then we listen to a small part of another Facebook video by Georgian Banov about his "evangelistic meeting in Glasgow. Next, we look at a blog post by Doug Addison called "Why You Don't Need to Be Afraid of Angels." After listening to all this wacky heresy, we cleanse our minds with the Gospel.
Steve and I talked with the Outback Berean, Erik Pedersen, about his time in the Charismatic movement, how he was led out of it, how he came to embrace the Biblical Gospel, and other important issues concerning the modern Church. You can listen to the Outback Berean here: https://www.spreaker.com/user/theoutbackberean
On this episode we start a new series on the dangerous teachings of Mike Bickle. We show that the entire foundation of his IHOP "movement" is based on the false prophesies and lies of Bob Jones.
We do a recap of last week's podcast and show the connection between Bill Johnson & Bethel church in Redding, CA with the "Christian" witch group known as Christ Alignment. We then tackle Psalm 46:10 and put it back in its context.
Psychic readings, tarot cards, and divination are promoted by Bethel Church in Redding California. Listen, as Steve and I rant about this thing called the "encounter gospel."
We are talking about the book "Jesus Calling" again, and showing how this popular book is a Gnostic prayer book.
Today we look at the context of Jeremiah 29:11 and put it back in its God-honoring place. Then we take a brief look at Gnosticism and how it even affected the first century church.
In this episode, Dan and Steve Long share a conversation with Steve Kozar about his article on "The Messed Up Church" blog called "Defusing Demonic Dirty Bombs."
Dan and Steve Long review a sermon from Rick Warren of Saddleback Church called "What to Do When You've Had a Business Setback. Warren uses Luke 5:1-11 as his proof text saying "God will bless your business if you let Jesus in your boat.
On this episode we take a look at "Destiny Image," a publishing company started by Don Nori through the mandate of the Lord Jesus Christ Himself right down to the name.
Dan and Steven Long are back with a new episode comparing the teachings of the New Apostolic Reformation with Brian Houston of Hillsong.
Dan Long reviews Bryan Wolfmueller's book "Has America Christianity Failed." He also plays a clip from a sermon by Troy Gramling called "The Pit of discouragement," then compares it with a sermon preached by his own Pastor.
Jesus Calling is a devotional book written by Sarah Young. It has gained much popularity since its original release in 2004. In this episode Dan Long discusses the danger of the book, comparing it to the dangerous practice of contemplative prayer.