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Today we're discussing a recent debate between Pastor Will Barlow and Carlos Jimenez (aka "Xavier") over the question, "Is the gift of tongues for today?" So we're going to discuss the case for and against tongues and specifically address some real problems with Mr. Jimenez's approach. To be honest, this episode was really hard for me. In fact, I've agonized over it, telling myself the old adage, "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all." In fact, in the history of this podcast, going back over 500 episodes, I've never called someone out like I do in the conversation you are about to hear. And I hope to never need to do it again. But, when you've got a bully on the playground, the situation doesn't get better by ignoring him. If you've got someone going up to kids and pushing them down, throwing sand in their eyes, or tripping them while their trying to play, you should do something, right? Well, this is my attempt to stand up to a bully. He's not physically harming people, but he has caused much harm through his divisive behavior. I have raised my concerns over his behavior to him directly in the past as well as to others in his family. He continues judging and criticizing individuals and ministries in public via YouTube and social media, so it's only fitting that we respond in a public way so that others can be warned.

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Here's the YouTube link to watch the original debate between Carlos and Will

Find out more about Pastor Will at his website, StudyDrivenFaith.org, as well as his church's website, CompassLou.org

Listen to Will's multi-episode series on 1 Corinthians 12-14 here

More podcasts about speaking in tongues here

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