RE3: Rethink Renew Reconstruct

How powerful is Satan? In NAR / Charismatic circles - people live, pray and prepare for spiritual battles like he is almost sovereign. Teachings like strategic spiritual mapping, dominion, and calling nearly everything bad that could ever happen a spiritual attack, teach without explicitly saying it - that Satan is the main power on the earth. On this episode we’ll explore the results of this “accidental teaching” and see what the bible actually says about the enemy. We don’t have to live in fear - our King is still on the throne, in heaven and on earth.

What does quenching & grieving the Holy Spirit mean according to scripture? Charismatics teach that questioning the different manifestations that go on in church is the fast track to grieving & quenching the Spirit, but is it true?

Many people find themselves worried about being uncomfortable while others get “into the flow”, dancing & shaking - even screaming and falling to the floor. Charismatics are taught that to have doubts about what is going on means that something is wrong with you - and it can scare people into keeping their concerns private.

When we are unable to ask questions, we can not only go along with error out of fear, but we can also find ourselves actually committing the very sin we accuse those with doubts of doing. In this episode we’ll break it down according to scripture, to see what grieving the Spirit really means & who in fact is doing it.

Is the Jezebel spirit a manipulating, seductive demonic force named in the Bible Or is it another convenient false teaching used to control unsuspecting people that only appeared recently in church history? Many have been accused of having this spirit, leading to a lot of unnecessary harm in the church. In this episode, we’ll trace the history of the teaching to find out if it really is found in scripture like many deliverance ministries claim. We’ll take a look at the type of ministries that teach things like “Jezebel” spirit. We’ll also touch on the effects this teaching can have on both sides - accusers and accused 🚩I can’t remember where I got a clip or two, they were probably a screen recording from a YouTube video I watched. Sorry to any content creators whose work I can’t give credit to!

How do you find a good church after being hurt, disappointed or even spiritually abused in an NAR/Charismatic church? After years of unbiblical leadership & false teaching, many have no idea where to start or how to identify a good church at all.

It has to start with starting over. Learning how to think differently about everything, from biblical leadership to worship & everything in between. It's a paradigm shift that can require rethinking what is really biblical vs letting our feelings lead the way like we often do in the charismatic movement and movements like it.

In this episode we'll look at finding a church based on biblical truth, not feelings. We'll also talk about how to leave a church or starting at a new one the right way, what makes a healthy church and more. We aren't meant to live out our faith alone, so we have to learn how to find the right place to grow, serve and heal. The church can be one of life's greatest blessings when we learn to follow God's heart instead of our own.

Leaving NAR & charismatic teachings isn’t easy. Much of what we believed wasn’t what it seemed, and sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. You ask a lot of questions, and that’s a good thing. While we try to keep up with them in the comments, some questions need a bit more time to answer - so let’s give this a try.

While abuse can happen in any church, the leadership structure in prophetic / NAR movement provides extra cover for wolves to hide behind. As recent stories continue to emerge showing patterns of cover up and abuse, it’s clear that something needs to be done. While there are many good churches with trustworthy leaders - the responsibility to protect the vulnerable falls to all Christians, not just leadership. In order to guard ourselves and our loved ones, we need to know what to watch out for so groomers can be stopped before abuse occurs. In this episode, we’ll track the common patterns that lead to abuse and the red flags to watch out for. The best way to defeat cover up culture is with a church body that is educated and ready to protect our most vulnerable members.  @drroncantor  videohttps://youtu.be/3uOknBAIZz0?si=1KwoXKsstE7FAc4qKingdom Accountability Project: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/537ce8a1e4b0363f694ef281/t/685ebac8ce8c7f23e48c61e7/1751038664549/Kingdom+Accountability+Project.pdf

Can the charismatic movement reform itself? 

After years of cover up culture, false prophecy, and high profile ministry failures, we are right to wonder. Could the movement be fixed or is it too far gone? 

If we trace back through church history, considering the roots of the movement & where it has lead itself it seems pretty clear that anything built on this kind of foundation was destined for failure. And if history teaches us anything, the answer has to be no. 

Church dysfunction can happen regardless of size or denomination. Over time a lot of small things can add up, unanswered questions and "rules", false teachings and more lead many to finally choose to look elsewhere for a church to call home.In this episode we'll meet Ronnie & Rose and hear a story that is unfortunately all too familiar. A church that honors leadership in unhealthy & unbiblical ways - check. Rules that apply to some more than others -check. Unbiblical teaching - check. Asking questions and getting unsatisfactory answers - yeah, that too.Most stories of church dysfunction aren't from the big name ministries and insane abuse. It happens to normal people in normal looking churches. No matter the denomination or movement that causes us to start asking questions - the disappointment feels the same. But learning to keep asking questions can help you find the right fit.

Water baptism has taken on new meanings according to revival culture. No longer simply the first step for a Christian, now it can be used for many things - like exorcism, new levels & even healing - at least that’s what they tell us. But is this trend biblical? Or is water baptism becoming the “main event” of a revival service, a new & more exciting version of the altar call? On this episode we’ll take a closer look at this recent addition to Christian practice, measure it against scripture and talk about the confusion and danger it brings into the church.

How do you know if someone is a false teacher? The Bible tells us what to look for, but there are other tell-tale signs too. By looking at a few of the big name charismatic con men from history, we can see a clear pathology take shape that current day false teachers fit into perfectly. The reality is that these wolves in charismatic clothing are nearly all the same in the ways that matter - even if they specialize in different areas. Once you’ve seen the pattern, you’ll know what to look for in the future. The enemy’s schemes haven’t changed, and neither has God’s word. It’s time to stop the cycle!