Grace Escape

By Justin and TiffanyReligion & Spirituality Christianity

Grace Escape episodes

April 14, 2024 Parham and Pentecostalism: Where It All Began - S01E35
Documentation covering the life of Charles Fox Parham doesn’t emit a flowery scent, to say the least. As an early 1990’s evangelist, he birthed the modern-day Pentecostal movement, and introduced what is now viewed as a second gift of tongues in the charismatic church. The problem is his life journey and doctrinal teachings fall far from biblical qualifiers. This episode digs deep to expose his character.
Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. - 1 Corinthians 11:1

Previous Episodes:
Last week: Unraveling The Origins of the UPCI - S01E34
Mentioned: The Obsession with Revival - S01E24
Shifting The Atmosphere - S01E17
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Show Links:
David K Bernard: “….we wouldn’t call him our founder”
Matthew Woodward “…fervent prayer ”
UPCI A Brief History Video
Long For Truth: “Tongues Delusion”
A Voice Crying In The Wilderness (Charles F Parham)
The Parhamite Killings
Parham's Folly, Part 2: Parham's Embarrassed Missionaries
Parham and the Gold Scheme
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1 hr 20 min
April 07, 2024 Unraveling The Origins of the UPCI - S01E34
If the foundation is compromised, subsequent construction will assuredly be faulty. The Pentecostal movement was founded in the early 1900s, upon men who were problematic and events that were questionable, at best. Yet, entire organizations emerged from these dubious beginnings. All in hopes of experiencing a restoration of the gift of tongues. This episode serves as an introductory to the history of tongues in the UPC. Join Justin and Tiffany as they dig deep into the sketchy history of the Pentecostal movement, all done in the name of Jesus.
Knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone's own interpretation. - 2 Peter 1:20

Previous Episodes:
Last week: Victims of Bait & Switch - S01E33
Mentioned: https://youtu.be/ViiWyRa12Mg
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Show Links:
David K. Bernard - Daily Tongues and still go to Hell!
UPCI A Brief History Video
Agnes Ozman’s "CHINESE" Writing
Another Wave Rolls In | Frank Bartleman
Nathanial Urshan - Greater Revelation of Tongues
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1 hr 12 min
March 31, 2024 Victims of Bait & Switch - S01E33
Contextually, the art of “bait and switch” doesn’t apply to a sales strategy only. Churches across the world employ this tactic as well, to appear inviting, vibrant, and community-driven, in order to lure first time guests in with enticing events. Over time though, the glittering attraction fades and members are usually left with a much higher price to pay. Justin and Tiffany expose this ruse in today’s episode and send a resounding admonition -
“…so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts.” - 1 Thess. 2:4

Previous Episodes:
A Pentecostal Christmas Production - S01E19
Unmasking Man-made Conversions - S01E25
Music or Manipulation? - S01E09
A Dangerous Place In Church - S01E12⁠
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World Harvest Church (Rod Parsley): “…if you feed them, they will come”
Chad Erickson: “…helicopter egg drop”
Myles Young: “…tell them you’ll buy them dinner”
T’Neil Walea: “…we’re not gonna do anything weird“
Jack Cunningham: “...isn’t conducive to evangelism”
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1 hr 24 min
March 24, 2024 Rethinking the “Will of God” - S01E32
On this episode, you will hear Justin and Tiffany challenge the Pentecostal notion that God has a perfect, predetermined plan for every decision we make—a doctrine that often leaves believers feeling anxious and fearful of stepping “out of the will of God.” May this episode encourage a deeper trust in the One who walks alongside us on this journey of faith, and a confidence that He is actively in our lives, even when our choices seem uncertain.
Previous Episodes:
A Dangerous Place In Church - S01E12
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⁠James Lumpkin: “…is worse than lying, stealing, etc”⁠
⁠Jack Cunningham: “...do you even CARE?”⁠
⁠Nathaniel Urshan: “…for you to live in poverty”⁠
⁠Matthew Tuttle: “…for women to out-dance men”⁠
⁠Michelle Tuttle: “…for me to love myself”
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March 17, 2024 Uncovering The Church Pyramid: Pastor and Congregants - S01E31
Oh the gulf that resides between the clergy and the laity! Rather than shared ministry at a round table of all brethren alike, it’s exclusivity and class distinctions. Today’s episode covers the ways in which the modern pastor is more like a celebrity than a servant, and the congregants, his loyal fan base, a lesser class that is spiritually dependent on him.
“…even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. - Matthew 20:28

Previous Episodes:
“The Pastor” vs. Biblical Authority - S01E22
Examining Greed In The Church - S01E26
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Pagan Christianity?
The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse
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1 hr 13 min
March 10, 2024 Recovering Your Identity After Leaving - S01E30
Readjusting to daily life outside the charismatic church bubble can be a struggle. How do we regain our sense of self, faith and purpose after spending years surrendering our identity to an organization? This episode provides some practical steps to rediscover our autonomy, faith and community beyond the confines of religious institutions, and to find our identity ultimately in Jesus Christ.
‘In him we live and move and have our being’… - Acts 17:28
Chapters
(00:00) Teaser
(01:04) Intro
(08:37) RECOGNIZING AND ACKNOWLEDGING HARMFUL BELIEFS THAT SHAPED YOU
(12:33) EDUCATE YOURSELF
(18:50) ESTABLISH BOUNDARIES AND ASSERTIVENESS
(27:39) DEVELOP CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
(34:24) RECONNECT WITH OLD FRIENDS / LOVED ONES
(38:27) EXPAND SOCIAL CIRCLE
(42:37) PRIORITIZE SELF CARE
(44:59) BE PATIENT WITH YOURSELF
(49:20) Wrapping up with Scripture
(54:40) Outro
Previous Episode:
“The Pastor” vs. Biblical Authority - S01E22
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Show Links:
Free BITE Model PDF
Steven Hassan's Website
Spiritual Abuse Website
The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse
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58 min
March 03, 2024 Is the UPC Legalistic? You Decide - S01E29
Legalism dresses up as devout adherence to God’s precepts. Instead, it extends beyond God’s explicit biblical commands and writes its own set of human traditions. Justin and Tiffany’s conversation in this episode examines the layers of legalistic cultures. They discuss the emphasis on specific customs and traditions, using scripture to offer freedom found in Christ alone.
He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit -Titus 3:5

Previous Episode:
Is Mandated Tithing Biblical? - S01E27
Using Fear to Control and Manipulate - S01E28
“The Pastor” vs. Biblical Authority - S01E22
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Show Links:
David K Bernard | Are Apostolic Pentecostals Legalists?
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1 hr 5 min
February 25, 2024 Using Fear to Control and Manipulate - S01E28
Compliance out of fear will not result in genuine transformation. It simply produces a rigid adherence to rules and rituals, often lacking grace and love. In today’s episode, Justin and Tiffany expose paralyzing fear tactics employed by the modern church, and discuss how to break free from them to experience true freedom in Christ.
There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear… -1 John 4:18

Previous Episode:
“The Pastor” vs. Biblical Authority - S01E22
A Dangerous Place In Church - S01E12
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Show Links:
Aaron Bounds - Fear Countdown
Anthony Mangun - Get Your Heart Right
Kenneth Carpenter - Fear of Deception
BITE Model PDF
Steven Hassan's BITE Model of Authoritarian Control
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1 hr 19 min
February 18, 2024 Is Mandated Tithing Biblical? - S01E27
Tithing was a binding contract between God and the people of Israel, established in the Old Covenant. As believers under the New Covenant today, we are called to give willingly, cheerfully and generously (2 Cor. 9:7), with our motivation stemming from gratitude and love, not legal obligation. In this episode, we navigate tithing practices in scripture, dispel misconceptions and encourage a grace-filled perspective on giving.
Previous Episode:
Examining Greed In The Church - S01E26
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Show Links:
Nathaniel Urshan - Abel was first
Ken Gurley - Tithing must be first
Nathaniel Haney - Declaring is Tither’s Rights
Divide The Word | Is Tithing For New Testament Christians?
Divide The Word | Out Of Context: Malachi 3:8 Will A Man Rob God
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1 hr 28 min
February 11, 2024 Examining Greed In The Church - S01E26
Reimagine a church where dollar bills were rendered useless, and benevolence, generosity, and sacrifice were the governing currency. Unfortunately, materialism and greed have infiltrated the very institution meant to embody selflessness and compassion. In today’s episode, Justin and Tiffany lay out discrepancies between giving in the early church and giving in today’s charismatic pentecostal “church”.

Previous Episode:
Unmasking Man-made Conversions - S01E25
The Obsession with Revival - S01E24
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Show Links:
Toby’s Top Dog Guilt Trip
Move the Mission
David Smith - My Paycheck
Nathaniel Haney - You Freeloaders
Cunningham - More Money
Morgan - Suitcase of Money
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1 hr 20 min

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Justin and Tiffany talk about their life growing up in a hyper-charismatic, oneness pentecostal church, and how they separately escaped to find grace outside the fundamental church. Join them as they…