Grace Escape

Grace is one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented topics in Oneness Pentecostalism, and we’re all over it this week. We unpack how many churches turn God’s free gift into a process, adding steps and requirements that Scripture never actually teaches. From “grace-only” strawman arguments, to the redefinition of the gospel itself, we walk through what the Bible really says about salvation and faith. In light of Resurrection Sunday, we anchor everything in the finished work of Christ and what the resurrection actually proves. If you’ve ever been told you didn’t do enough, say it right, or complete all the steps after encountering grace, we invite you to join us for this discussion.

So that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. - Titus 3:7 ESV

Last Week: 

Who Controls Your Music? Biblical Discernment & Freedom – EP129

Playlists:

Full Podcast Playlist⁠ - Youtube

Holiness Standards

The Church Building

Examining Pentecostalism

The “MOG” (Man of God)

All About The Money

Abuse In The Pulpit

Addressing NAYC Comments

FEAR!!! FEAR!!! FEAR!!!

Music’s “Play” In It All

Grace, Grace, God’s Grace

Show Links:
Mocking Grace: Did We Leave the UPCI to Sin Freely? - EP92

“Exposing Pentecostal Leaders: The Predictable Backlash of Men in Power” - EP126

David K Bernard - “grace doesn’t just sit there”

Nathaniel Urshan - “easy-greasy buffet”

Jeff Arnold - “nincompoops”

Giving An Answer - “all you have to do is believe”

Brandon Stroud - “grand license to sin”

Anthony Mangun - “greasy grace”

David K Bernard - “have you obeyed the gospel?”

Raymond Woodward - “gospel = a circular word”

David K Bernard - “grace doesn’t leave us in our sins”

Mark Morgan - “live however I wanna live”

Resources:

DivideTheWord.blog

Responsible Faith - YouTube

Spiritualabuse.org
B.I.T.E. Model ⁠Website 

B.I.T.E. Model ⁠Free PDF
Book: Toxic Faith

Book: The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse

Books: Pagan Christianity? Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices

Book: Christianity without the Cross: A History of Salvation in Oneness Pentecostalism

Book: Free: From Legalism to Grace

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DISCLAIMER :This podcast is for educational and commentary purposes only. The views expressed in this podcast are based on personal opinions, theological analysis, and publicly available information. Our intent is to critique doctrines, teachings, and practices within fundamentalist church systems from a biblical perspective. We do not make accusations of illegal activity, nor do we intend to defame any individual or organization. Viewers are encouraged to research and form their own conclusions.

Fair Use Notice: This video may contain copyrighted material used under the Fair Use Doctrine (17 U.S.C. § 107) for purposes such as criticism, commentary, education, and news reporting. All footage used falls within fair use guidelines and is presented with added context and analysis. If you are a rights holder and believe your material has been used unfairly, please contact us before taking any action.

Over the past couple episodes, we’ve exposed how music can manipulate emotions and how unbiblical lyrics can quietly shape what we believe. In this final episode of our music series, we’re bringing it all together by focusing on something deeply personal. How YOU can develop biblical discernment when it comes to music. We tackle the “secular music” question without fear, walk through practical ways to guard your heart and mind in emotionally driven worship settings, and explore what Scripture actually shows us about music. Most importantly, we want to encourage you to take back your agency and stop handing your discernment over to church leaders or worship teams. Because when the Word of Christ dwells in you richly, you don’t have to be controlled by music. You can evaluate it clearly and walk in freedom.

But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil. - Hebrews 5:14 ESV

Last Week: 

The Worship Song Problem: Are We Singing Truth… or Just Feelings? - EP128

Playlists:

Full Podcast Playlist⁠ - Youtube

Holiness Standards

The Church Building

Examining Pentecostalism

The “MOG” (Man of God)

All About The Money

Abuse In The Pulpit

Addressing NAYC Comments

FEAR!!! FEAR!!! FEAR!!!

Show Links:
Music Manipulation: How Pentecostal Services Engineer Emotion - EP127Exposing The Ritualistic Worship Service - EP45

Wesley Jackson - “you don’t get a choice!”

Tampa Life Worship - “entertain His presence”

Nathaniel Urshan - “you can’t listen to worldly music!”

Nathan Holmes - “worship for what you FEEL”

David Johnson - “that sound HIT me”

Josh Herring - “they did a fantastic job!”

Joel Holmes - “secular music praises the devil!”

Jacob Phillips - “worldly music isn’t coming in”

Robert Tisdale - “that HOG escape feeling”

PEAK 2025 Music - “this is your opportunity!”

David Jennings & Nathan Holmes - “can we show everybody?”

Taylor Fish - “pick ‘em up & put ‘em down”

Taylor Fish - “rock with me”

Jeff Arnold - “we got Satan’s job!”

Mark Crowder - “we need a jailbreak”

Robert Tisdale - “discernment is masked suspicion”

Josh Herring - “you’re annoying everybody!”

Resources:

DivideTheWord.blog

Responsible Faith - YouTube

Spiritualabuse.org
B.I.T.E. Model ⁠Website 

B.I.T.E. Model ⁠Free PDF
Book: Toxic Faith

Book: The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse

Books: Pagan Christianity? Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices

Book: Christianity without the Cross: A History of Salvation in Oneness Pentecostalism

Book: Free: From Legalism to Grace

Connect with us!

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DISCLAIMER :This podcast is for educational and commentary purposes only. The views expressed in this podcast are based on personal opinions, theological analysis, and publicly available information. Our intent is to critique doctrines, teachings, and practices within fundamentalist church systems from a biblical perspective. We do not make accusations of illegal activity, nor do we intend to defame any individual or organization. Viewers are encouraged to research and form their own conclusions.

Fair Use Notice: This video may contain copyrighted material used under the Fair Use Doctrine (17 U.S.C. § 107) for purposes such as criticism, commentary, education, and news reporting. All footage used falls within fair use guidelines and is presented with added context and analysis. If you are a rights holder and believe your material has been used unfairly, please contact us before taking any action.

This week we’re taking a closer look at the lyrics being sung in many modern Pentecostal worship sets. Are these songs actually grounded in Scripture… or are they quietly teaching theology that the Bible never promised? We examine several popular worship songs and compare the lyrics directly to what God’s Word says about the gospel, the Holy Spirit, and who worship is really supposed to point to. Our goal isn’t to pick music apart, it’s to make sure the songs filling our hearts are actually pointing us to Jesus and the truth of the gospel.

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.  - Colossians 3:16 ESV

Last Week: 

Music Manipulation: How Pentecostal Services Engineer Emotion - EP127

Playlists:

Full Podcast Playlist⁠ - Youtube

Holiness Standards

The Church Building

Examining Pentecostalism

The “MOG” (Man of God)

All About The Money

Abuse In The Pulpit

Addressing NAYC Comments

FEAR!!! FEAR!!! FEAR!!!

Show Links:
The Jericho Walls Fallacy: When Emotionalism Replaces Faith - EP102

Second Baptism Scam: Do I Have To Speak in Tongues To Be Saved? - EP82

Matthew Tuttle - “making lyrics apostolic”

Scott Graham - “snake lyrics”

Jordan Copeland - “listening to secular music”

Nathaniel Urshan - “Louis L’Amour”

Mark Crowder - “a prophetic moment”

Nathan Holmes - “He’ll do it again”

Luke St. Clair - “fill you all over again”

Resources:

DivideTheWord.blog

Responsible Faith - YouTube

Spiritualabuse.org
B.I.T.E. Model ⁠Website 

B.I.T.E. Model ⁠Free PDF
Book: Toxic Faith

Book: The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse

Books: Pagan Christianity? Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices

Book: Christianity without the Cross: A History of Salvation in Oneness Pentecostalism

Book: Free: From Legalism to Grace

Connect with us!

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DISCLAIMER :This podcast is for educational and commentary purposes only. The views expressed in this podcast are based on personal opinions, theological analysis, and publicly available information. Our intent is to critique doctrines, teachings, and practices within fundamentalist church systems from a biblical perspective. We do not make accusations of illegal activity, nor do we intend to defame any individual or organization. Viewers are encouraged to research and form their own conclusions.

Fair Use Notice: This video may contain copyrighted material used under the Fair Use Doctrine (17 U.S.C. § 107) for purposes such as criticism, commentary, education, and news reporting. All footage used falls within fair use guidelines and is presented with added context and analysis. If you are a rights holder and believe your material has been used unfairly, please contact us before taking any action.

In many Pentecostal church services, music isn’t just background. It’s the emotional engine driving the entire experience. In this episode, we walk through a modern Pentecostal service step by step to show how music is often used to set the atmosphere, escalate emotions, and shape how people respond to preaching and altar calls. After serving as church musicians for 25 years, we share insider insight into the techniques that can make a room feel deeply spiritual, even when something very different may be happening. We also discuss how emotionally charged environments can make it easier for bad theology and bad doctrine to slip into people’s hearts without being tested against Scripture. And most importantly, we encourage listeners to ground their faith in truth rather than emotional hype.

I will sing praise with my spirit, but I will sing with my mind also. - 1 Corinthians 14:15 ESV

Last Week: 

Exposing Pentecostal Leaders: The Predictable Backlash of Men in Power - EP126

Playlists:

Full Podcast Playlist⁠ - Youtube

Holiness Standards

The Church Building

Examining Pentecostalism

The “MOG” (Man of God)

All About The Money

Abuse In The Pulpit

Addressing NAYC Comments

FEAR!!! FEAR!!! FEAR!!!

Show Links:
Music or Manipulation? - EP09

A Dangerous Place in Church - EP12

Benson Holmes - “we don’t need music”

Peyton Bradford - “an emotional thing”

Tyler Walea - “do you feel that?”

SoCal HYHC - “c’mon young people”

WD Camp Meeting 2024 - “entertain God’s presence”

Eastgate UPC - “would you make it loud”

David Puentes - “the HG took over”

Capital Community Church - “pentecostal in experience”

FPCNLR - “God will give you a miracle”

“Heaven” - “let it pour like rain”

Kalee Bernard - “oh c’mon, ladies”

UPCI Live in London

Cody Marks - “I loose you”

Taylor Fish - “I haven’t done enough”

Cornelius Williams - “first to the altar”

Doug Klinedinst - “breaking out to break in”

Gerardo Diaz - removed from YouTube

Resources:

DivideTheWord.blog

Responsible Faith - YouTube

Spiritualabuse.org
B.I.T.E. Model ⁠Website 

B.I.T.E. Model ⁠Free PDF
Book: Toxic Faith

Book: The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse

Books: Pagan Christianity? Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices

Book: Christianity without the Cross: A History of Salvation in Oneness Pentecostalism

Book: Free: From Legalism to Grace

Connect with us!

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DISCLAIMER :This podcast is for educational and commentary purposes only. The views expressed in this podcast are based on personal opinions, theological analysis, and publicly available information. Our intent is to critique doctrines, teachings, and practices within fundamentalist church systems from a biblical perspective. We do not make accusations of illegal activity, nor do we intend to defame any individual or organization. Viewers are encouraged to research and form their own conclusions.

Fair Use Notice: This video may contain copyrighted material used under the Fair Use Doctrine (17 U.S.C. § 107) for purposes such as criticism, commentary, education, and news reporting. All footage used falls within fair use guidelines and is presented with added context and analysis. If you are a rights holder and believe your material has been used unfairly, please contact us before taking any action.

When wolves are exposed, questioned, or spoken out against, they rarely respond with humility or accountability. More often, they respond with gaslighting, intimidation, straw man arguments, and spiritual character assassination.

In this final installment of our Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing miniseries, we will break down what biblical exposure actually is, who Scripture says should engage in it, and the guardrails that must surround it. Then, we will examine real-world examples of the predictable backlash that follows when light enters dark, power-protecting systems.

If you’ve ever been labeled rebellious, bitter, or deceived for simply asking honest questions, this live conversation will help you understand why that response is so common—and why it isn’t a reflection of your heart or motives.

Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. - Ephesians 5:11 (ESV)

Last Week: 

Wolves in the Pulpit: How False Teachers Distort Truth and Enslave Believers - EP125

Playlists:

Full Podcast Playlist⁠ - Youtube

Holiness Standards

The Church Building

Examining Pentecostalism

The “MOG” (Man of God)

All About The Money

Abuse In The Pulpit

Addressing NAYC Comments

FEAR!!! FEAR!!! FEAR!!!

Show Links:

Nathan Cox - “Babylon & Hebrews”

Holy Standards: Uncut Hair, Head Coverings, and Beards - EP50

Nathan Cox - “Babylon & Hebrews”

Kingdom Speak & Biblos Network - “Giving An Answer”

Nathan Holmes - “little livingroom podcast”

Nathaniel Urshan - “selectively editing”

Michelle Tuttle - “spiritual suicide”

Matthew Tuttle - “church hurt FB page”

Does “Long Hair” Mean “Uncut” Hair? Nope. – Divide the Word

Head Coverings and Uncut Hair (Part 1/3 of 1 Corinthians 11 Series) – Responsible Faith

Resources:

DivideTheWord.blog

Responsible Faith - YouTube

Spiritualabuse.org
B.I.T.E. Model ⁠Website 

B.I.T.E. Model ⁠Free PDF
Book: Toxic Faith

Book: The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse

Books: Pagan Christianity? Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices

Book: Christianity without the Cross: A History of Salvation in Oneness Pentecostalism

Book: Free: From Legalism to Grace

Connect with us!

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DISCLAIMER :This podcast is for educational and commentary purposes only. The views expressed in this podcast are based on personal opinions, theological analysis, and publicly available information. Our intent is to critique doctrines, teachings, and practices within fundamentalist church systems from a biblical perspective. We do not make accusations of illegal activity, nor do we intend to defame any individual or organization. Viewers are encouraged to research and form their own conclusions.

Fair Use Notice: This video may contain copyrighted material used under the Fair Use Doctrine (17 U.S.C. § 107) for purposes such as criticism, commentary, education, and news reporting. All footage used falls within fair use guidelines and is presented with added context and analysis. If you are a rights holder and believe your material has been used unfairly, please contact us before taking any action.

Join us live on YouTube this morning! Full episode soon!!

False teachers rarely sound dangerous. They often appear sincere, biblical, and deeply convincing, all while quietly distorting the very truths believers rely on. In this episode, we explore how Scripture warns us to recognize false teachers, the subtle patterns they share, and the damaging fruit that unhealthy doctrine produces. From fear and exhaustion to salvation insecurity and confusion, false teaching leaves real consequences in its wake. Join us as we learn together how to protect ourselves from wolves in sheep’s clothing and their false teachings.

But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies… -2 Peter 2:1 ESV

Last Week: 

Get Involved: How Controlling Churches Turn Service Into a Trap - EP123

Playlists:

Full Podcast Playlist⁠ - Youtube

Holiness Standards

The Church Building

Examining Pentecostalism

The “MOG” (Man of God)

All About The Money

Abuse In The Pulpit

Addressing NAYC Comments

FEAR!!! FEAR!!! FEAR!!!

Show Links:

EP42 - Prophecy and The Seriousness Of Speaking On God’s BehalfNathan Holmes - “a good soundbite”

Myles Young - “heresies for FREE”

Nathaniel Urshan - “Grace is like Burger King”

Rick Mayo - “some YouTube preacher,”

Nathaniel Urshan - “the giggling granny”

Jordan Copeland - “laced milk”

Carl McLaughlin - “my side or the pastor’s side?”

Daniel McKillop - “give me chapter & verse”

Joel Urshan - “your own self-loathing”

Boston Young - “hold your pastor’s hand”

Chris Rosebrough - “identifying a counterfeit”

Resources:

DivideTheWord.blog

Responsible Faith - YouTube

Spiritualabuse.org
B.I.T.E. Model ⁠Website 

B.I.T.E. Model ⁠Free PDF
Book: Toxic Faith

Book: The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse

Books: Pagan Christianity? Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices

Book: Christianity without the Cross: A History of Salvation in Oneness Pentecostalism

Book: Free: From Legalism to Grace

Connect with us!

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DISCLAIMER :This podcast is for educational and commentary purposes only. The views expressed in this podcast are based on personal opinions, theological analysis, and publicly available information. Our intent is to critique doctrines, teachings, and practices within fundamentalist church systems from a biblical perspective. We do not make accusations of illegal activity, nor do we intend to defame any individual or organization. Viewers are encouraged to research and form their own conclusions.

Fair Use Notice: This video may contain copyrighted material used under the Fair Use Doctrine (17 U.S.C. § 107) for purposes such as criticism, commentary, education, and news reporting. All footage used falls within fair use guidelines and is presented with added context and analysis. If you are a rights holder and believe your material has been used unfairly, please contact us before taking any action.

Not every “Word from God” is actually from God. In this episode, we examine how false prophetic claims and emotional promises can deeply wound believers and distort faith. What does Scripture actually say about false prophets, and how should Christians test these wolves in sheep’s clothing? We explore the cultural normalization of modern prophecy and ask a difficult but necessary question: are you sitting under a MOG who is a false prophet? Join us as we expose the despicable character that Christ warned believers about. We hope and pray you find encouragement and that your damaged faith is healed by Jesus’ never-ending restoration and freedom.

When a prophet speaks in the name of the Lord, if the word does not come to pass or come true, that is a word that the Lord has not spoken…  - Deuteronomy 18:22 ESV 

Last Week: 

Get Involved: How Controlling Churches Turn Service Into a Trap - EP123

Playlists:

Full Podcast Playlist⁠ - Youtube

Holiness Standards

The Church Building

Examining Pentecostalism

The “MOG” (Man of God)

All About The Money

Abuse In The Pulpit

Addressing NAYC Comments

FEAR!!! FEAR!!! FEAR!!!

Show Links:
The Untouchable Pastor Myth: A Breakdown of ‘Touch Not Mine Anointed’ - EP69

Forced Fasting: How Controlling Churches Turn Discipline Into Duty - EP119

Landon Gore - “call out wolves”

Calvin Jean - “expect it, count on it”

Josh Herring - “God said to tell you”

Gordon Winslow - “a 1/2” taller in 72 hours”

Charles Robinette - “every person you bring”

Ken Gurley - “the HG had spoke to me”

Jack Cunningham - “Mark Morgan is a prophet”

Cornelius Williams - “the HG came on me”

Rick Mayo - “I’m gettin’ outta this tonight”

Nathaniel Urshan - “how many nutcakes”

Joel Holmes - “your child is coming home”

Mr. Savedra (sp?) - “the year of acceptance”

Jack Cunningham - “get back up on the horse”

Resources:

DivideTheWord.blog

Responsible Faith - YouTube

Spiritualabuse.org
B.I.T.E. Model ⁠Website 

B.I.T.E. Model ⁠Free PDF
Book: Toxic Faith

Book: The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse

Books: Pagan Christianity? Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices

Book: Christianity without the Cross: A History of Salvation in Oneness Pentecostalism

Book: Free: From Legalism to Grace

Connect with us!

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DISCLAIMER :This podcast is for educational and commentary purposes only. The views expressed in this podcast are based on personal opinions, theological analysis, and publicly available information. Our intent is to critique doctrines, teachings, and practices within fundamentalist church systems from a biblical perspective. We do not make accusations of illegal activity, nor do we intend to defame any individual or organization. Viewers are encouraged to research and form their own conclusions.

Fair Use Notice: This video may contain copyrighted material used under the Fair Use Doctrine (17 U.S.C. § 107) for purposes such as criticism, commentary, education, and news reporting. All footage used falls within fair use guidelines and is presented with added context and analysis. If you are a rights holder and believe your material has been used unfairly, please contact us before taking any action.

What happens when “serving God” quietly turns into obligation, guilt, and burnout? In this episode, we expose how Pentecostal churches often trap people through involvement - where volunteering becomes identity, identity becomes leverage, and leaving feels impossible. We examine how hustle-based Christianity replaces trust in Christ with performance, and it ties faithfulness to exhaustion and blessings. Then we interrupt that narrative with Scripture, showing that God doesn’t call believers to depletion. Tune in if your church involvement feels like nonstop work instead of service to God. We want to share the message of Jesus with you: 

You can rest, you can have peace, and you can be free!

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. - Matthew 11:28 ESV

Last Week: 

Undignified Dancing: How Pentecostals Confuse Chaos for the Holy Spirit - EP122

Playlists:

Full Podcast Playlist⁠ - Youtube

Holiness Standards

The Church Building

Examining Pentecostalism

The “MOG” (Man of God)

All About The Money

Abuse In The Pulpit

Addressing NAYC Comments

FEAR!!! FEAR!!! FEAR!!!

Show Links:
Slavery of the Faithful: When Church Ministry Becomes a Task Master - EP70

Does the Bible Mandate Weekly Church Attendance? - EP44

Prayer Pressure: How Pentecostals Distort Communion…and How It’s Restored - EP120

Anthony Mangun - “get involved!”

T’Neil Walea - “lament for a few minutes”

Scott Sistrunk - “get married & get to work”

Rob McKee - “everybody get involved”

Gentry Mangun - “like never before”

Cortt Chavis - “sign up for 3 ministries”

Robert Tisdale - “you’re not invited”

Michael Easter - “SHOW UP!”

Tyler Walea - “comfortable in tall grass”

Josh Herring - “you won’t volunteer either”

Mickey & Anthony Mangun "nursery workers needed"

Don Martin - “gotta get your pew time”

“Pastor” Galindo - “start participating!”

Cody Marks - “get over it!”

“Pastor” Alex - “surrender ALL to God”

Resources:

DivideTheWord.blog

Responsible Faith - YouTube

Spiritualabuse.org
B.I.T.E. Model ⁠Website 

B.I.T.E. Model ⁠Free PDF
Book: Toxic Faith

Book: The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse

Books: Pagan Christianity? Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices

Book: Christianity without the Cross: A History of Salvation in Oneness Pentecostalism

Book: Free: From Legalism to Grace

Connect with us!

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DISCLAIMER :This podcast is for educational and commentary purposes only. The views expressed in this podcast are based on personal opinions, theological analysis, and publicly available information. Our intent is to critique doctrines, teachings, and practices within fundamentalist church systems from a biblical perspective. We do not make accusations of illegal activity, nor do we intend to defame any individual or organization. Viewers are encouraged to research and form their own conclusions.

Fair Use Notice: This video may contain copyrighted material used under the Fair Use Doctrine (17 U.S.C. § 107) for purposes such as criticism, commentary, education, and news reporting. All footage used falls within fair use guidelines and is presented with added context and analysis. If you are a rights holder and believe your material has been used unfairly, please contact us before taking any action.

Pentecostal worship culture often teaches that losing control is proof the Holy Spirit is moving, and David’s dance seems to be their main justification. In this episode, we break down what Scripture actually says about David’s worship, why “undignified” doesn’t mean chaotic, and how the Holy Spirit never produces disorder or self-promotion. We examine how David’s wife, Michal, has been unfairly demonized to shame anyone who won’t participate in performative worship. Using biblical context and New Testament teaching, we expose how worship has been turned into a works-based performance system. And we encourage survivors who were pressured to “prove” their spirituality to rest in the freedom of grace.

Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. - Matthew 6:1 ESV

Last Week: 

Hell Has Room For You? | The Missing Hope in Pentecostal Hell Sermons - EP121

Playlists:

Full Podcast Playlist⁠ - Youtube

Holiness Standards

The Church Building

Examining Pentecostalism

The “MOG” (Man of God)

All About The Money

Abuse In The Pulpit

Addressing NAYC Comments

FEAR!!! FEAR!!! FEAR!!!

Show Links:
A Manufactured Move of God: Are Pentecostal Services Actually Spirit-Led? - EP83

Exposing The Ritualistic Worship Service - EP45

Josh Herring - “I will never act like that!”

POA BOTT 2026 - “one more chance to dance”

Luke St. Clair - “a not-so-dignified praise”

Matthew Tuttle - “The ‘Stevie’”

Traditional Dancing (NAYC25)

Aisle Running (NAYC25)

Holy-Rolling (NAYC25)

Prancing (NAYC19 - courtesy of DKB)

Garb a Partner (BOTT26)

Breaking It Down (BOTT26)

Gentry Mangun - “his own wife ridiculed him”

Todd Nichols - “we’re not in a hurry”

NAYC Stage Running

LDCM Dancer

Kenneth Carpenter - “David danced his coat off”

Haley Elmer - “lose yourself to find him”

Nathan Holmes - “the snare of Michal”

Matthew Tuttle - “pushing you into worship”

Resources:

DivideTheWord.blog

Responsible Faith - YouTube

Spiritualabuse.org
B.I.T.E. Model ⁠Website 

B.I.T.E. Model ⁠Free PDF
Book: Toxic Faith

Book: The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse

Books: Pagan Christianity? Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices

Book: Christianity without the Cross: A History of Salvation in Oneness Pentecostalism

Book: Free: From Legalism to Grace

Connect with us!

📱Leave a voicemail or text us! (484) 424-7223

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DISCLAIMER :This podcast is for educational and commentary purposes only. The views expressed in this podcast are based on personal opinions, theological analysis, and publicly available information. Our intent is to critique doctrines, teachings, and practices within fundamentalist church systems from a biblical perspective. We do not make accusations of illegal activity, nor do we intend to defame any individual or organization. Viewers are encouraged to research and form their own conclusions.

Fair Use Notice: This video may contain copyrighted material used under the Fair Use Doctrine (17 U.S.C. § 107) for purposes such as criticism, commentary, education, and news reporting. All footage used falls within fair use guidelines and is presented with added context and analysis. If you are a rights holder and believe your material has been used unfairly, please contact us before taking any action.