You’ve probably seen the clips by now—thousands packed into a stadium, hands raised, music blasting, and teens being told to "speak in tongues" or miss their moment with God. But was it really revival… or just a well-produced performance?In this episode, we unpack the final night of NAYC 2025, the UPCI’s massive youth event at Lucas Oil Stadium, where 37,000 people gathered for what many called an outpouring of the Holy Ghost. But behind the lights, fog, and shouting was something far more dangerous: emotional coercion, tongues on demand, miracle claims with no accountability, and the glorification of a denomination rather than the gospel.We walk through what was said and what was subtly slipped in between the noise—and we show how this kind of engineered spirituality leaves young people with confusion, burnout, or false assurance.And most importantly, we point back to the gospel that doesn't require a stadium, a chant, or a crowd to be true.…and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. - Matthew 16:18 ESV

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The Blessing Myth: Debunking “Tithing Opens the Windows of Heaven” - EP99

Playlists:

Examining Pentecostalism

The Church Building

Holiness Standards

The “MOG” (Man of God)

All About The Money

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Show Links:

NAYC 2025 - Friday Night Altar Call Chaos

Unmasking Man-made Conversions - S01E25

NAYC CONVERSATIONS 2025 - 'The Why"

Resources:

DivideTheWord.blog

Responsible Faith - YouTube

Spiritualabuse.orgB.I.T.E. Model ⁠Website 

B.I.T.E. Model ⁠Free PDFBook: 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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