Grace Escape

“What if I’m one of the foolish virgins?!” This is a question that often repeats in the minds of so many Christians who have spent years in a fundamental and controlling church system, like Oneness Pentecostalism. Justin and Tiffany turned the mics on with a specific purpose today: expose the lies and the fear that are so closely tied to Jesus’ beautiful parable, The Parable of The Ten Virgins. If you've ever lost sleep wondering if your lamp was full enough, or what the true oil even is, this episode will bring you the peace and confidence we have in the finished work of Jesus Christ..

He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy… - Titus 3:5 ESV

Last Week: 

Fresh Oil or Fresh Oppression? Why You Don’t Need Another Emotional Refill - EP94 -  https://youtu.be/sO3vJC8bk5g

Playlists:

Examining Pentecostalism

The Church Building

Holiness Standards

The “MOG” (Man of God)

All About The Money

Podcast Playlist⁠ - Youtube

Show Links:

Dread Over Hope: Using the End Times to Instill Fear - EP64

Sara Long — I Can’t Put Oil in Your Lamp

Raymond Woodward

Anthony Mangun — You Better Keep Oil

Joel Holmes — Get This for Yourself!

Matthew Tuttle

Jerry Jones — Buy Into This Thing

Chris Green — God Walked Into My Room

Myron Wideman Jr. — Put His Finger in My Face

Nathan Holmes — Take Care of Your Lamp

Aaron Bounds — The Last of the Last Days

Jack Cunningham — If the Oil Has Leaked Out

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.

Have you ever been told you're not “full enough” of the Holy Spirit? That you need to “get refilled” at every service, or risk running spiritually dry? On this Pentecost Sunday, On this live episode, Justin and Tiffany expose how Pentecostal theology has reduced the Spirit to an emotional experience you need to keep chasing, instead of the permanent indwelling Jesus promised. With Scripture, clips, and clarity, they’ll show you how to stop striving and start resting in the living water that NEVER runs dry.

But whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. - John 4:14 ESV

Last Week: 

Always Empty, Never Enough | How Pentecostals Diminish the Holy Spirit - EP93

Playlists:

Examining Pentecostalism

The Church Building

Holiness Standards

The “MOG” (Man of God)

All About The Money

Podcast Playlist⁠ - Youtube

Show Links:

Cody Marks - Fresh Oil ARICM 2025

Nathaniel Urshan - “I want fresh oil”

Taylor Fish - “we heard from the prophet last night”

Dillon Morgan - “there’s about to be a fresh oil”

Jack Cunningham - “fresh oil ahead”

Tyler Sullivan - “anointing oil is essential”

Jason Varnum - “FOLLOW ME!!”

Landon Gore - “the anointing is greater”

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.

Have you ever been told you're not “full enough” of the Holy Spirit? That you need to “get refilled” at every service, or risk running spiritually dry? On this Pentecost Sunday, Justin and Tiffany expose how Pentecostal theology has reduced the Spirit to an emotional experience you need to keep chasing, instead of the permanent indwelling Jesus promised. With Scripture, clips, and clarity, they’ll show you how to stop striving and start resting in the living water that NEVER runs dry.

But whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. - John 4:14 ESV

Last Week: 

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

Playlists:

Examining Pentecostalism

The Church Building

Holiness Standards

The “MOG” (Man of God)

All About The Money

Podcast Playlist⁠ - Youtube

Show Links:

Examining Pentecostalism: The Roots, The Founders, and The Tongues

Is Pentecost An Experience For Today? - S01E40

Kenny Godair – “we feel real good about Pentecost”

Joel Holmes – “yesterday’s drink won’t do for today”

Mark Drost – “practiced tongues”

Josh Herring – “attracted to his own breath”

Caleb Herring – “dependent on emotion”

Jonathan Shoemake – “Jesus needs a church”

Mark Morgan – “I’m not talking to Bapticostals”

Clark Copeland – “praying through one time is good”

Kenneth Carpenter – “if you wanna keep the HG”

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 this episode, Justin and Tiffany tackle one of the most common accusations thrown at grace believers—that they’re just looking for a license to sin. But the real mockers of grace are the ones who twist it, minimize it, or add conditions to it. Sound familiar? If you join in, plan on a detailed breakdown of what grace really means, how it changes lives, and why it threatens controlling church systems. Listen as they debunk the false divide between belief and faith, and expose how modern Pentecostal preachers weaponize works. If you’ve ever been thrown into the category of “easy believism,” tune in for hope and encouragement.

For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law. -Romans 3:28 ESV

Last Week: 

When Holiness Becomes Legalism | Debunking False Modesty Teachings – EP91

Playlists:

Examining Pentecostalism

The Church Building

Holiness Standards

The “MOG” (Man of God)

All About The Money

Podcast Playlist⁠ - Youtube

Show Links:

Law 2.0 | How Pentecostals Repackage Legalism As Spirit-Led Living – EP90

When Holiness Becomes Legalism | Debunking False Modesty Teachings – EP91

Bitter or Better – EP13

Did We Backslide? – EP10

Jeff Arnold – “spiritual nincompoops”

Raymond Woodward – “I just do whatever I want”

Mark Morgan – “well, I’m saved by grace”

Nathan Holmes – “easy-believism = lawlessness”

Jeff Arnold – “easy-believism puke makes me sick”

Nathaniel Urshan – “mix it with 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!

📱Call or text (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.

Justin and Tiffany tackle one of the most policed doctrines in Oneness Pentecostalism: modesty. Specifically, how Genesis 3 and other passages are twisted into a theology of dress codes and appearance-based holiness. In this episode, they examine how biblical texts are misused to shame the body, oversexualize women, and tie God’s presence to clothing. They break down how Old Testament metaphors are reimagined as modern mandates, and how fear-based interpretations keep people bound to man-made standards. From garden coverings to tabernacle symbolism, they expose the performance behind the preaching—and why real holiness has nothing to do with fabric.

Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience… And above all these put on love. – Colossians 3:12–14 ESV

Last Week: 

Law 2.0 | How Pentecostals Repackage Legalism As Spirit-Led Living - EP90

Playlists:

Examining Pentecostalism

The Church Building

Holiness Standards

The “MOG” (Man of God)

All About The Money

Podcast Playlist⁠ - Youtube

Show Links:

David K Bernard – “dress is important to God”

Matthew Tuttle – “your neighbor sees your face”

Wade Bass – “I’m not being arrogant”

Kenneth Carpenter – “I’m not dressing for the Lord”

Rachel Carson – “we don’t dress different on vaca”

Nathaniel Urshan – “if she had been modestly dressed”

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!

📱Call or text (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.

Justin and Tiffany take a closer look at a foundational teaching in Oneness Pentecostalism: the subtle reintroduction of law into the gospel—where grace is preached, but performance is required. In this episode, they examine Nathan Holmes’ sermon “The Law, The Spirit, & Me” and how it subtly shifts from grace to works. Though rooted in Romans 7 and 8, the message turns toward visual conformity and internal striving as markers of salvation assurance. They unpack how this reflects Law 2.0: a performance-based gospel wrapped in Spirit-language. From clean hands to mullet warnings, they explain why real holiness can’t be manufactured—and why needing to prove you're saved means you've already missed grace. This episode is for anyone exhausted by the pressure to look spiritual instead of living freely in Christ.

Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being perfected by the flesh? - Galatians 3:3 ESV

Last Week: 

Torn to Pieces: When Pentecostal “Pastors” Prey on the Vulnerable - EP89

Playlists:

Examining Pentecostalism

The Church Building

Holiness Standards

The “MOG” (Man of God)

All About The Money

Podcast Playlist⁠ - Youtube

Show Links:

Holiness Standards

Matthew Tuttle – “cuss out my neighbor”

Nathan Holmes – “The Law, the Spirit & Me”

Cody Marks – “clean hands and a pure heart”

Anthony Mangun – “inward and outward holiness”

Bart Adkins – “you’re dead not the inside”

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!

📱Call or text (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.

Pentecostal pastors show zero discrimination when it comes to choosing which biblical texts to twist and distort. They have no issue heading straight into Amos 3, for the purposes of pulling out a sermon title like “Two Legs and A Piece Of An Ear”. And then mutilating its context to say that the faith of a struggling young person can be restored, even if all they have left is a piece of an ear. What in the world, you may ask? Yeah, well that happened at the Ocala Youth Conference 2025, when Nathaniel Urshan preached the Thursday night service. In this episode, Justin and Tiffany break down that service/sermon, in order to expose the harmful themes and manipulation tactics used by Nathaniel during his entire sermon.

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. - 2 Timothy 2:15 ESV

Last Week: 

“Stay in Alignment — or Else!” | How Cult Churches Weaponize ‘Submission’ - E88

Playlists:

Examining Pentecostalism

The Church Building

Holiness Standards

The “MOG” (Man of God)

All About The Money

Podcast Playlist⁠ - Youtube

Show Links:

Growing Up in Fear: How Legalistic Church Systems Harm Young People - EP72

Ryan Brister – “a lifeline”

Nathaniel Urshan – “Two Legs & A Piece Of An Ear”

Colton Carroll – “thank God for your watchman”

Taylor Fish – “I’m unoffendable!”

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!

📱Call or text (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.

This week exposes a sermon that laid the groundwork for The Rock Church’s viral “birthday loyalty ceremony.” Days before the pastor of TRC was praised like a king, guest speaker Jared Marks delivered a message dripping with spiritual manipulation — demanding submission, minimizing family, and exalting the pastor’s authority. Justin and Tiffany break down his words, the abusive tactics behind them, and the broader system they reflect. You’ll also see the lineage connection and the larger culture of control these churches perpetuate. If you’ve ever been told your loyalty to a man outranks your obedience to Christ — this episode is for you.

But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men. - Acts 5:29 ESV

Last Week: 

“I’ll Sic the Devil On You!” | How Cult Churches Weaponize 'Honor' - EP87

Playlists:

Examining Pentecostalism

The Church Building

Holiness Standards

The “MOG” (Man of God)

All About The Money

Podcast Playlist⁠ - Youtube

Show Links:

Recognizing Nepotism’s Negative Effect In Churches - S01E56

Empty Promises: Is Pentecostalism Authentic Or Just Hype? - EP71

TD Jakes - “the crown is heavy”

Sheila Young - “God’s just really cool”

Jared Marks - “God, the MOG, then me”

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!

📱Call or text (484) 424-7223

graceescapepod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send us an email!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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 in for something different this week — a full, live reaction to one of the wildest services Grace Escape has seen. What was supposed to be a Holy Spirit-led, family-style, midweek service at The Rock Church in Elk Grove, CA, turned into a loyalty ceremony filled with fear and control….with a little sprinkle of birthday worship wishes for the BIshop’s wife. Justin and Tiffany will watch, pause, and break down how spiritual abuse is often disguised as "honor”, and why questioning leadership is never rebellion against God. This is a raw, real conversation about power, fear, and the freedom we have in Christ.Come join the live and see the difference between man-made control and true gospel hope.

See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. - Colossians 2:8 ESV

Last Week: 

Resurrection Replaced: Why Acts 2:38 Isn’t The Gospel - EP86

Show Links:

Fear, Control, and the Rock Church Loyalty Service

Playlists:

Examining Pentecostalism

The Church Building

Holiness Standards

The “MOG” (Man of God)

All About The Money

Podcast Playlist⁠ - Youtube

Show Links:

Fear, Control, and the Rock Church Loyalty Service

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!

📱Call or text (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.

This Resurrection Sunday episode points straight to the heart of what really saves us: the gospel of Jesus Christ. Today, Justin and Tiffany challenge the Oneness Pentecostal claim that Acts 2:38 is the gospel—or worse, a required 3-step formula for salvation. They explain why this interpretation is a distortion of the true good news, how it turns Christ’s finished work into a human effort, and why the gospel isn't about what you do, but what Jesus has already done. And you can walk in confidence knowing that is enough. If you’ve ever felt pressured to “earn” your salvation, this episode is your reminder that grace is a gift—and it’s yours through faith alone.

If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be accursed. - Galatians 1:9 ESV

Last Week: 

Spiritual Gag Orders: How Abusive Leaders Keep You Quiet - EP84

Playlists:

Examining Pentecostalism

The Church Building

Holiness Standards

The “MOG” (Man of God)

All About The Money

Podcast Playlist⁠ - Youtube

Show Links:

Victims of Bait & Switch - S01E33

Gentry Mangun – “don’t miss out”

Nathaniel Urshan – “the gospel is given in Acts 2”

FPC of Durham – “if you haven’t obeyed Acts 2:38”

Nathan Holmes – “Peter’s Keys”

Raymond Woodward – “the gospel needs our response”

Nathaniel Urshan – “I’m afraid you’re not getting it”

Nathaniel Haney – “God has one message”

Matthew Tuttle – “you should be scared”

Ken Gurley – “living your best life now”

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!

📱Call or text (484) 424-7223

graceescapepod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send us an email!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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.