Design of Providence

In this episode, we review Mike Bickle's message from OneThing 2014, which went over the meaning of Psalm 2. Does he handle it rightly? What tactics does he employ to interpret the passage?Link to the relevant blog post: http://designofprovidence.blogspot.com/2015/01/podcast-mike-bickle-and-psalm-2.html

Does scripture teach that we have god-like power through our words? Is this a historic Christian doctrine, or does it come from somewhere else? We ask these questions as we examine a message and Q&A session from Joyce Meyer.Relevant blog post: http://designofprovidence.blogspot.com/2014/12/podcast-joyce-meyer-and-word-power.html

A special 2014 blessing can be yours for just $77! (Or even $214.)In this episode, we review an episode of Rod Parsley's Breakthrough TV show, where George Bloomer claims to have a direct revelation from God himself about the year 2014. Does it jive with scripture? Most of all, does it jive with the 2007 version of George Bloomer's message?Relevant blog post: http://designofprovidence.blogspot.com/2014/12/podcast-77-blessing.html

In this episode, we continue examining the "Quantum Faith" teaching from Charles and Annette Capps. We also review much of the language found in the Word of Faith heresy.Relevant blog post link: http://designofprovidence.blogspot.com/2014/11/podcast-quantum-faith-part-2.html

In this episode, we review a teaching from Charles and Annette Capps where they compare our faith to microscopic particles...I am not making this up. We review some of the more honest language about the Word of Faith heresy found in this teaching.Relevant blog post: http://designofprovidence.blogspot.com/2014/11/in-this-episode-we-review-teaching-from.html

I meant to upload this episode earlier, but Spreaker was giving me problems. So...don't trust me when I say it was last week that this interview happened, ha ha.In this episode, we review the 700 Club's interview of Steve Kelly, pastor of Wave Church in Virginia Beach. He talks about his book "The Accent of Leadership". We explain what did and didn't get said regarding the doctrines taught by Steve Kelly and Wave Church, especially in regards to leadership.Relevant blog post: http://designofprovidence.blogspot.com/2014/11/podcast-steve-kelly-on-700-club.html

In this episode, we review Frederica Mathewes-Green recommending Heaven is for Real (and saying some AMAZING things in defense of it), Rick Joyner speaking about the need for unity (and an "Issachar Anointing"), and then we play a brief custom-made clip about Mark Driscoll.Relevant blog post link: http://designofprovidence.blogspot.com/2014/08/podcast-variety-episode-3.html

In this episode, we review a message by Frederica Mathewes-Green from her podcast on Ancient Faith Radio. She speaks on the Eastern Orthodox view of Christ's sacrifice, why the western view of substitutionary atonement is wrong, and all in response to an email...from me!Relevant blog post link: http://designofprovidence.blogspot.com/2014/08/podcast-eastern-orthodoxy-and-atonement.html

Jennifer LeClaire speaking on a "breaker anointing" in Kentucky, and Joyce Meyer defending female preachers; we listen and review both on today's episode.Relevant blog post: http://designofprovidence.blogspot.com/2014/08/variety-episode-2.html

In this episode, we examine a message from Joel Osteen entitled "Reprogram Your Mind." Does he teach the Gospel? Does he teach what the Bible teaches? We hold him up to the word of God and find out.Relevant blog link: http://designofprovidence.blogspot.com/2014/07/podcast-joel-osteen.html

In this (very short) podcast, I discuss why I am a Christian, and not an atheist as I once was.

In this episode, we present a dramatized reading of the Mike Bickle/Bob Jones sessions from the late 1980's, taken from the Aberrant Practices document. It features much of the insane stuff Bob Jones talked about or claimed at that time...but remember, this is a man who many considered a great prophet even up until his recent death, and who many still consider to be a great prophet of God. This is the man who Mike Bickle, founder of the International House of Prayer, claims greatly influenced him, was his "buddy," and who he looked up to as a spiritual role model.As much as some of this will make you laugh, it should also disturb you.Relevant blog post: http://designofprovidence.blogspot.com/2014/07/podcast-oddity-of-bob-jones.html

In this episode, we review an episode of the Len and Cathy Mink TV show, reviewing how Christ died so we could have "stuff." In doing so, we examine the Word of Faith heresy, and how scriptures are twisted to affirm the doctrines.Relevant blog post: http://designofprovidence.blogspot.com/2014/07/podcast-gospel-of-stuff.html

In this episode, we provide a brief review of televangelist Ernest Angley, along with his questionable doctrines, and some statements I heard him and his staff make while I visited his church in person.Link to relevant blog post: http://designofprovidence.blogspot.com/2014/07/podcast-ernest-angley.html

In this episode, we offer a response to four YouTube videos by Adam Charles Hovey, a Roman Catholic defending his church's doctrine. Topics range from confession, to the Eucharist, to faith alone, to the topic of assurance of salvation.Relevant blog post: http://designofprovidence.blogspot.com/2014/06/podcast-re-roman-catholic-youtuber.html

In this episode, we review two audio clips where Bill Maher speaks with two very different Christians.Relevant blog link: http://designofprovidence.blogspot.com/2014/05/podcast-bill-maher-and-two-christians.html

In this episode, we go through John 6 and discern whether or not it teaches the Eucharist, let alone the real presence of Christ in the communion elements.

Apologies for the delay in podcast episodes. In this one, we talk about the story of Rahab, and the grace of God given her.

Is the Gospel preached at Wave Church? What is the message of the cross, according to Wave Church? Find out as we review a message delivered this year's Resurrection Sunday by youth pastor Joe Riddle. Does he present the Gospel and the true message of Easter to the people there?Relevant blog post: http://designofprovidence.blogspot.com/2014/04/podcast-beatles-easter-at-wave-church.html

This episode begins the first of three parts in our examination of the audiobook for Lou Engle's Nazirite DNA. Is it scriptural? Does Lou Engle use the Bible as his primary authority? Or does he rely on another authority?Relevant blog post: http://designofprovidence.blogspot.com/2014/04/podcast-lou-engle-and-nazirite-dna-part.html

In this episode, we have a brief (16 minutes) discussion on how megachurches developed in America.Blog post link: http://designofprovidence.blogspot.com/2014/04/podcast-simple-history-of-megachurches.html

Here is the final part in our review of Eastern Orthodox author and speaker Matthew Gallatin's series on whether or not Ephesians 1 teaches predestination.http://designofprovidence.blogspot.com/2014/04/podcast-matthew-gallatin-and.html

In this episode, we continue our examination of Eastern Orthodox author and speaker Matthew Gallatin's explanation of whether or not the Bible teaches predestination.Relevant blog post: http://designofprovidence.blogspot.com/2014/03/podcast-matthew-gallatin-and_26.html

This episode begins our examination of Eastern Orthodox author Matthew Gallatin's review of whether or not Ephesians 1 really teaches predestination.Relevant blog post: http://designofprovidence.blogspot.com/2014/03/podcast-matthew-gallatin-and.html

In this episode we discuss the topic of same sex marriage and the moral standards surrounding it.Relevant blog post: http://designofprovidence.blogspot.com/2014/03/podcast-morality-and-same-sex-marriage.html

In this episode, we examine Joyce Meyer's theology, demonstrating she still adheres to the teachings of the Word of Faith heresy.

In this episode, we review a message by Steve Kelly at Wave Church, where he talks about how you can change the life of a $100 bill. How do you ultimately do that? The answer may not surprise you...Relevant blog post: http://designofprovidence.blogspot.com/2014/02/podcast-steve-kelly-and-money-talks.html

In this episode we examine two clips about the International House of Prayer in Kansas City, which were played on the Christian Broadcast Network's 700 Club. Most importantly, we review how IHOP-KC will hide key points to their theology in a more public setting, and ask if CBN is really fully aware of what they believe.Relevant blog post: http://designofprovidence.blogspot.com/2014/02/podcast-cbn-and-ihop-kc.html

Here is the continuation of our two-part series on the Council of Nicaea and the Nicene Period. This episode, we cover the decades after Nicaea, with the Arian Resurgence.

Here is the latest podcast: the beginning of a two part series discussing the Council of Nicaea, and the common myths that surround it. Apologies for the way I sound at times - I'm still getting over a cold.

The following podcast covers a variety of topics. We play a clip from Chris Rosebrough's Fighting for the Faith, review a "testimony" by a girl named Katie at the International House of Prayer, and then review a supposed demonic possession at Nigerian "prophet" TB Joshua's church.Relevant blog post: http://designofprovidence.blogspot.com/2014/01/podcast-variety-episode.html

This episode reviews the message Francis Chan delivered at the International House of Prayer's OneThing Conference in 2013.Relevant blog post:http://designofprovidence.blogspot.com/2014/01/podcast-francis-chan-at-onething-2013.html

In this podcast, we examine an episode of Patricia King's show which discusses the Third Heaven and the importance of Christians to visit it. Bob Jones and Todd Bentley co-star. Do they live up to the biblical teaching on the Third Heaven? Do they honor scripture?Relevant blog post: http://designofprovidence.blogspot.com/2014/01/podcast-bob-jones-and-third-heaven.html

We examine Steve Kelly's message on "thinking big" at last Sunday's (12/8/2013) evening service at Wave Church in Hampton Roads. In particular, we focus on Steve Kelly's treatment of scripture.

In this episode, we have a little fun ranting about the infamous Christmas song "The Christmas Shoes." My wife joins in on the commentary.Relevant blog post: http://designofprovidence.blogspot.com/2013/12/podcast-christmas-shoes-rant.html

Is there revival going on in Africa right now? Or is there a greater need for reform? Find out in this podcast as I'm joined by brother Kofi from the Fiery Logic blog. We discuss the history of Christianity in Africa, how the Word of Faith and Hyper-Charismatic movements became so big, what things are like now, and even how the situation can change.Relevant blog post: http://designofprovidence.blogspot.com/2013/11/podcast-state-of-african-christianity.html

Here is the final part in our examination of Eastern Orthodox author Matthew Gallatin's review of Romans 9 and whether or not it teaches predestination and election.

We continue our series examining Matthew Gallatin's review of Romans 9 and whether or not it teaches election and predestination.

In this special episode, I'm joined by brothers Steven (Long for Truth) and Kofi (Fiery Logic) to talk about the recent statements made by Dr. Michael Brown on his Line of Fire show, supporting Mike Bickle and the International House of Prayer (IHOP-KC).Relevant blog post: http://designofprovidence.blogspot.com/2013/10/special-podcast-michael-brown-and-mike.html

Our continuing series examining Eastern Orthodox Matthew Gallatin's explanation of why Romans 9 doesn't teach predestination and election.

In this episode we continue an examination of Matthew Gallatin's treatment of Romans 9 and whether or not the chapter teaches predestination and election.

In this episode we begin an examination of Matthew Gallatin's well known series on Romans 9, and whether or not it teaches predestination.

On today's episode, I do some "house cleaning" and explain why I left the Eastern Orthodox church after being a convert into it. Apologies for the way I sound - I was getting over a cold when I recorded this.

In this episode, we return to Steve Kelly of Wave Church, and examine his teaching on vision...which he calls God Vision. Does he uphold scripture and treat it in context and with honor towards its Divine Author?

Continuing our TULIP series, we examine the "P" in the Five Points of Calvinism...namely, the Perseverance of the Saints.

Continuing our brief review of the Five Points of Calvinism, also known as TULIP.

Continued examination of the Five Points of Calvinism, or TULIP. This episode, we cover the "L", for Limited Atonement.

We continue our series examining the letters in the acronym TULIP, also known as the five points of Calvinism.

We begin a series examining the five points of Calvinism, starting with the "T" in TULIP!

OneThing Regionals, a nation-wide IHOP-KC conference, came by Hampton Roads. When I visited, I had a chance to speak with Allen Hood, the head of IHOPU and one of the top leaders of IHOP-KC. This podcast features our conversation, with commentary.Corresponding blog post: http://designofprovidence.blogspot.com/2013/08/podcast-what-happened-at-onething-va.html

In this episode, we discuss the question "Are you saved?", looking at Molly Sabourin's "Are You Saved? An Orthodox Christian Response."Corresponding blog post: http://designofprovidence.blogspot.com/2013/08/podcast-re-are-you-saved.html