Liberating Faith

Liberating Faith

By Dr. Mikael StenhammarReligion & SpiritualityChristianity
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Liberating Faith episodes

  • Prosperity Theology & Satan | Dr. Mikael Stenhammar | Liberating Faith

    In this podcast, Dr. Mikael Stenhammar explores the role of Satan in Prosperity Theology. This theology often portrays Satan as a significant and active force, responsible for sickness, financial lack, failure, fear, and unbelief. The WoF perspective emphasizes defining the root cause of evil and suffering, attributing much of it to Satan’s influence.

    The prosperity theology shapes a worldview where believers must constantly battle Satan, using their faith and authority to overcome his influence. While this may feel empowering

    at first, it also introduces a theology driven by anxiety and fear.

    However, Word of Faith exaggerates Satan's power and places him as a near-equal opposite to God, inadvertently promoting his role while downplaying God’s power and freedom. The Bible, though acknowledging Satan's presence, does not support the idea that he has absolute sovereignty over the earth. Instead, scriptures affirm God’s ultimate control and authority.

    Join Mikael as he delves into the implications and biblical basis of these beliefs and their place in Prosperity Theology.

    For more videos, visit Liberating Faith’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@liberatingfaith/videos

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    Get Dr. Mikael Stenhammar’s book on the Word of Faith movement’s worldview: https://www.amazon.com/Worldview-Word-Faith-Movement-Pentecostal/dp/0567703444/ref=sr_1_1?crid=S1DC46F8XWX0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.uwezPNyhal6o-9GMYyKFKcKGgSesu3FJYm5mu6z2Sjw8vJosyUI1CAt2dqoElB1yjvZgXB0sXvCj11X3TR38eIC4MMV8BOb6NHL-57s-l1SbGI-bk3wK4sTmpEDPzX8LKfRrm4zdX-qXkd0GaZfBg42P6IyCz4OlTRCgncgu-2lMywsjnvHIk4k6QDR2IFl0XoR6uUqvpAmPViX6Z_Lri3yHYDZO9AZUOWjesq0R9AA.SjrSqNqO-ifRe9Vv2N62s561p0TH1-bLcc9f0Js6lRg&dib_tag=se&keywords=mikael+stenhammar&qid=1716819994&sprefix=mikael+stenhammar%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-1

    37 min
  • What to Think about the 'Little Gods' Doctrine | Liberating Faith | Dr. Mikael Stenhammar

    In this podcast video, I, Dr. Mikael Stenhammar, delve into the controversial "Little gods" doctrine often associated with Prosperity Theology and Word of Faith teachings. Despite some rhetorical shifts, this belief remains a central tenet, posing significant theological questions and challenges. Are humans more than mere mortals? Do we possess a divine nature akin to God's? I point out four key problems with this teaching while noting that, despite some significant problems, it still might have something valuable to offer.


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    www.youtube.com/@liberatingfaith/videos


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    45 min
  • Healing, Atonement & Prosperity Theology | Dr. Mikael Stenhammar | Liberating Faith

    Healing in the atonement is a key belief in the prosperity Word of Faith theology but is it rightly interpreted? In this video podcast I explore the theological connections between healing and the atoning death of Jesus in the context of prosperity theology. I look at foundational biblical passages, including Psalm 103:2–3, Isaiah 53:3–5, Matthew 8:14–17, and 1 Peter 2:23–24, to uncover insights into the nature of healing, God's mercy, the role of healings as acts of God and the significance of the Holy Spirit in Jesus' ministry. I present four truths that set us on the right path in thinking more biblically and deeply on healing:

    1. Healings are acts of God
    2. Healings are connected with the mercy of God
    3. Jesus’ healings are tied to the work of the Holy Spirit
    4. Healings are foretastes of God’s future kingdom
    By learning these we can distinguish between biblical truth and an overemphasis on the future reality of God’s kingdom, what is called over-realized eschatology. Join us as we explore these vital theological concepts and their implications for Christian faith and practice.
    Quote from Dr. Steven Studebaker:
    ”Is healing really in the atonement? Yes and no. First, healing is not a benefit that Christ bought with his suffering and death on the cross. So, in the sense of the penal and legal transference whereby Christ pays the price of human sin and infirmity, healing is not in the atonement. But healing is part of the redemptive work of the Spirit of Pentecost. Healing and resurrection are the telos of the Spirit that stirred over the primal waters of creation, that breathed life into the womb of Mary and brought about the Incarnation of the Son of God, that anointed and empowered his ministry, and that raised the crucified Christ from the dead. Healing is the proleptic participation in the final consummation of the promise of resurrected life in the new creation, the new heaven, and the new earth. So “yes,” healing is in the atonement. But it is an atonement theology that arises from the biblical narrative of the Spirit of Pentecost. Leaving behind the legal-penal logic of atonement opens up space for an alternative theology of the cross. A theology of the cross that is pneumatological, participatory, and organic. Healing can be part of the experience of atonement and the new life brought by the Spirit of Pentecost, but Christ’s suffering and death are participatory and organic rather than forensic transference of disease and suffering that exempts Christians from the same” Steven Studebaker, “The Spirit of Atonement”, p. 154
    https://www.amazon.com/Spirit-Atonement-Pentecostal-Contributions-Charismatic/dp/0567699250/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PMYQ4CACC1SZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EM08eocf7uOgfzbWP8_4t7d7-SJgkfAW6oZCe_tzc2FHZ76cvjmj37SSOvDcAIQZNpBoMmdJ3Hp05prie5e9hYUvQS8Z51enTNisePbZYDEg6_T_2Ama7VbFGzn35qoRX_0ypWg9KNPp1nWyhSofyxnKlTB8FGN4Mgi9NprN5N0m2jk1eOytFdYNzsxmOH953aIapEZa97dNdVt1TMgMPyci_B1rBGatI6f4IIVgW8o.4XczsSLEGIUU70QzDoRb0hInBc7Z6lLs3WnnxtDIKtU&dib_tag=se&keywords=spirit+of+atonement&qid=1715612837&s=books&sprefix=spirit+of+atonemen%2Cstripbooks%2C160&sr=1-1
    Helpful materials to study:
    Dr. Keith Warrington, “Path to Wholeness” – a great summary of key points on healing
    https://biblicalstudies.org.uk/pdf/evangel/21-2_045.pdf
    Dr. Keith Warrington, “Healing and Kenneth Hagin”
    https://www.academia.edu/64387060/Keith_Warrington_Healing_and_Kenneth_Hagin_pp_119_138_
    Dr. Kimberly Alexander, Podcast lecture on the history of healing in Christianity
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR2FsqEQGA0
    Dr. Mikael Stenhammar's book, "The Worldview of the Word of Faith Movement"

    53 min
  • Prosperity Theology and Paul's Thorn: Navigating Faith, Suffering and God's Will

    The intricate relationship between Word of Faith prosperity theology and the biblical portrayal of suffering is the focus of this episode of the Liberating Faith podcast. Dr. Mikael Stenhammar examines Paul’s 'thorn in the flesh' (2

    Cor. 12:7–11) and uncovers seven profound insights that offer a more biblical perspective and help us navigate faith, suffering and God's will.


    Links to resources recommended in the podcast:

    Trophimus I Left Sick: Our Problems of Divine Healing,

    Donald Gee

    http://www.dealpentecostal.co.uk/Trophimus%20I%20Left%20Sick%20-%20Gee,%20D.pdf

     

    The Devil, Disease, and Deliverance: Origins of Illness in New Testament Thought, John Christopher Thomas

    https://www.amazon.com/Devil-Disease-Deliverance-Origins-Testament/dp/1935931032/ref=sr_1_1?crid=38ZVSLT88V1MP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YcKVCgqbgl5QmMqfdIJvkVHur_Jp4xiCQVg2urJSwu64_fdkaggAaqNj3HZD6Mt2ohqLwSItgKHdPAuSLPhMwY0I4qvsMzpC0W5gE0cBeXb7KHkYfBybLmht1rA5xXQuyV-tr9Xc9rbwtMtLue_dTyXDU_5jj3CddQTKk-Lcg0PFUv5k1vxp4uu0J-9GVBHu8ey3lv4fj-I16jZ5BteUPrv1cMxvDF9io6kPBR6M5Fw.b2n16ekNdKFGCGBpZBAMwxMYgF9-kbRUXeCWZ7BaW4E&dib_tag=se&keywords=sickness+john+christopher+thomas&qid=1715131805&sprefix=sickness+john+christopher+thoma%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1

     

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    our website:

    www.liberating.faith

    57 min
  • Charismatic Traps: Power without Relationship

    In this episode of the Liberating Faith podcast, I, Dr. Mikael Stenhammar, share about one trap Charismatic-Pentecostal Christians easily fall into: seeking power without relationship. This trap, which I term 'instrumentalism,' occurs when believers use the name of Jesus, the blood of Jesus, giving, love, oil, worship, holy communion, and other entities in a way that is, at least to some degree, separate from the person of God. This is a serious mistake and something Scripture warns us not to do.


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    https://www.youtube.com/@liberatingfaith/videos


    For more articles and how to contact Dr. Mikael visit the website:

    www.liberating.faith

    25 min
  • Charismatics Making Animal Sounds: Is It Demonic? | Dr. Mikael Stenhammar | Liberating Faith

    We dive into the controversial phenomenon of animal sounds in Charismatic worship services in this episode of the Liberating Faith podcast. Dr. Mikael Stenhammar explore the biblical perspective, shares personal experiences, historical anecdotes, shedding light on the presence of animal noises in worship services, including reports from the Toronto Vineyard revival while considering the potential prophetic significance of sounds. We ponder the theological implications, both positive and negative, of such manifestations, contemplating God's interaction

    with humanity and the workings of the Holy Spirit. Join us on this journey towards a life founded on Scripture and open
    to the Holy Spirit.  

    For more see Liberating Faith YouTube channel

    https://www.youtube.com/@liberatingfaith/videos

     

    Listen to “4 Truths to Open Your Worldview to the Holy Spirit”

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIneQp7xgcg&t=14s

     

    For study articles and how to contact Dr. Mikael visit the website:

    www.liberating.faith

    22 min
  • Using Riches Righteously | Dr. Mikael Stenhammar | Liberating Faith

    In this podcast episode, we delve into five biblical principles of using wealth righteously, drawing wisdom from the Old Testament and applying them to the Word of Faith prosperity gospel.


    Our discussion unfolds through five key points:


    1. Using wealth with justice

    2. Making wealth available to the wider community

    3. Seeing wealth as an opportunity for generosity

    4. Using wealth in the service of God

    5. Setting an example of integrity

     

    You can download Dr. Chris Wright’s article “The Righteous Rich in the Old Testament” here:

    https://theotherjournal.com/2010/08/the-righteous-rich-in-the-old-testament/

     

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    www.liberating.faith

     

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    53 min
  • Righteous Riches? | Dr. Mikael Stenhammar | Liberating Faith

    In this episode Dr. Mikael Stenhammar delves into the

    intriguing question: Can one be righteous and rich? This inquiry stirs various theological perspectives, from the Word
    of Faith Prosperity Gospel's assertion that riches indicate righteousness and faith, to the poverty gospel's contrasting view that riches denote wickedness and greed. However, here Mikael, drawing on the work of Chris Wright, introduces a nuanced perspective known as provision theology, suggesting that the righteousness of wealth depends on certain factors, four of which are discussed here:

    1. Remembering the Source of Wealth
    2. Guarding Against Idolizing Wealth
    3. Recognizing the Secondary Nature of Wealth
    4. Viewing Wealth within God’s Greater Story

      5. You can download Chris Wright’s article “The Righteous Rich in the Old Testament” here:

      https://theotherjournal.com/2010/08/the-righteous-rich-in-the-old-testament/

       

      For more content and contact information to Mikael:

      www.liberating.faith

       

      Visit the Liberating Faith YouTube page:

      https://www.youtube.com/@liberatingfaith/videos

      48 min
    5. Core Confusions in Prosperity Preaching | Dr. Mikael Stenhammar | Liberating Faith

      Join me in this podcast episode where I show how the message of prosperity is confused at its core. I speak of three main concerns:

      1. Prosperity preaching confuses means with ends
      2. Prosperity preaching confuses kingdom values with consumer culture values
      3. Prosperity confuses material wealth with spiritual riches

      My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@liberatingfaith/videos

      Visit my website for FREE teaching articles and more:
      www.liberating.faith

      53 min
    6. 4 Truths to Open Your Worldview to the Holy Spirit | Dr. Mikael Stenhammar | Liberating Faith

      In this episode, I discuss reasons why we might limit our openness to the Holy Spirit, and I offer four biblical truths that can help us expand our worldview to embrace more of the Spirit especially if you have had bad experiences previously. These truths have been immensely beneficial to me and others who have applied them to their lives.


      You can download study notes for this episode from my website: www.liberating.faith

      48 min

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    I'm Dr. Mikael Stenhammar and I equip leaders and believers on how to navigate the Word of Faith Prosperity Gospel worldview into a Spirit-filled and biblical liberating faith.