Rock-concert worship bands, Broadway-style productions, cringeworthy sermon series, and pastors dressed like fashionistas—welcome to today’s megachurches. Instead of proclaiming Christ and Him crucified, these churches entertain the masses with gimmicks and spectacles. The result? Shallow distractions that draw crowds but leave souls starving for the Gospel.

Do Christians still struggle with sin after they’re saved? Or does salvation mean a believer can live without wrestling with the flesh? In this episode of the Lightbulb Ministries Podcast, Richard Moore, Rick Becker, and Daniel Long dig deep into the topic of sanctification.

If you’ve ever flipped open your Bible to a random verse hoping for God’s guidance, you may have been practicing something far more dangerous than you realize. Join us as we discuss the practice of Bibliomancy, or "Bible Roulette."

What is the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) really about? Behind the revivals, “apostles,” and “prophets” is a dangerous teaching called I’m joined by Holly Pivec—author, researcher, and host of a brand-new podcast. We spend a large part of this conversation talking about her new show: why she launched it, what topics she’s covering, and how she’s helping Christians discern the truth about the NAR's Kingdom Now theology. This belief system fuels the 7 Mountains Mandate, the idea that Christians must take control of government, media, education, and more to establish God’s kingdom on earth.

In this first episode of the Lightbulb Ministries Podcast, Richard Moore, Rick Becker, and Daniel Long take aim at the popular but unbiblical idea that God wakes you up at 3:00 a.m. to give you fresh revelations, prophetic downloads, or mystical visions. We’ll expose the roots of this teaching, compare it with Scripture, and show why it’s more superstition than sound doctrine.

In this episode, we’re joined by Jesse Westwood—a former Betel insider who spent three years at the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry. Jesse walks us through exactly what he was taught about the gospel at Bethel. If you’ve ever wondered what kind of “good news” is being preached in Redding, this conversation will open your eyes.

Anointing talk runs rampant in Charismatic circles. But is it biblical? In this episode, we compare what some of the most popular Charismatic voices say about “the anointing” with what the Bible actually teaches. Is the anointing something you chase? Can you lose it? Is it transferable? Or is the truth far more grounded—and far more comforting—for those who are in Christ?

The roots of deception in Mercy Culture run deep. In this episode, my guest, Pablo Marte, and I discuss the poisonous prophetic tree of Mercy Culture.

From unbiblical teachings to manipulative practices, we discuss the reasons why Mercy Culture poses a danger to the body of Christ and should be marked and avoided.

Join us as we explore Jimmy Swaggart's life, from humble beginnings to wealth and star status, to scandalous collapse. His story is a cautionary tale to embrace humility and accountability in ministry.