Only the Penitent Shall Pass

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Have you gotten tired of Christian podcasts with hosts who try to sound hip, cool and edgy, but in the end are full of hot air. Kenneth and John are decidedly not hip, cool or edgy. But they are both well read, open to dialogue with people from all walks of life, and are among the dying breed of humans who still read books. Join Kenneth and John as they delve deep into the philosophical world to discuss ideas from Plato to Nietzsche to everything in between, all from their Anglo-Catholic Christian perspectives.

Only the Penitent Shall Pass


    • Nov 22, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 64 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Only the Penitent Shall Pass

    Praying to Mary...REALLY? Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 30:47


    The divide between Christians on the subject of Mary is great. No matter where you travel around the world, there is a widely divergent view of Mary; some Christians pray to her, others say praying to her is heresy, still others don't know what to think. Some Protestants accuse Catholics of worshiping Mary and turning her into a goddess that she is not. On today's episode we hear audio clips from Scott Hahn, John MacArthur, Tim Staples, Fr. Larry King, and more as we unpack this controversial subject and ask the question; Should Christians pray to Mary?

    Exorcisms....REALLY???

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2021 35:34


    On today's episode we unpack the controversial subject of exorcisms and the deliverance ministry. Can a Christian be in need of an exorcism? Some people think so, others not so much. Can exorcisms occur in our day like they did in the time of Jesus?  With plenty of audio clips from well known exorcists such as Bob Larsen, Derek Prince, Father Gabriele Amorth, and more, we cover demonology from different perspectives, as well as Kenneth's own experience of having attended a public exorcism attended by more than 500 people.  Whether you are Roman Catholic, Baptist, Charismatic, Presbyterian, Anglican, non-Denominational, or agnostic, this episode lays everything bare when it comes to the demonic and supernatural. 

    The Shepherding Movement; Cult or Christian, Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 43:07


    In this final episode in our series on the Shepherding Movement, we hear more original audio from Derek Prince, Bob Mumford, Roman Catholic Bishiops, Priests, and more. Was the movement a cult? Were the shepherds too controlling? What led to it's demise? This series has been devoted in look at different perspectives; both pro and against in an attempt to give a fair and balanced historical view on the story of the Fort Lauderdale Five, Ern Baxter, Don Basham, Derek Prince, Bob Mumford, and Charles Simpson. 

    Baptism with Fire.....is it real?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 38:47


    The Baptism of the Holy Spirit has been one of the most controversial topics in Christian circles for the past 100 years. Since 1901 when Agnes Ozman first spoke in tongues and claimed to have received the baptism of the Holy Spirit, it has divided Christians around the world. Join us in this episode, where we weigh the historical evidence against the claims of on both sides of the issue, and share perspectives from Dr. Sproul, John MacArthur, and Derek Prince. 

    The Shepherding Movement - Cult or Christian, episode two

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 35:41


    In part two of this series we delve deeper into the controversy surrounding the Charismatic Renewal and The Shepherding Movement. This historical perspective attempts to cover the many perspectives of the events that occurred.

    The Shepherding Movement, Cult or Christian?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2021 51:11


    Today is the first in a new series of our Podcast; a historical perspective on the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, and The Shepherding Movement. To say this is a controversial story would be an understatement. Depending on who you listen to, the Shepherding Movement was either a pyramid scheme, crazy cult, or awesome Christian experience.  What is the true story behind the Fort Lauderdale Five? Were these men out to control the intimate lives of those under them? Were they women haters? Were they attempting to overthrow 2000 years of Christian orthodoxy? Join us for this multi-part episodic experience of Only the Penitent Shall Pass Podcast as we delve deeper into The Discipleship Movement. 

    From Heroin to Hallelujah, an interview with Kevin Gribbon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 66:47


    Kevin struggled with heroin addiction for many years, in and out of jail, his family wanted nothing to do with him. Although it appeared Kevin was on a one track train to an early death, God had different plans for his life. Join us for this inspiring story of redemption in the face of tragedy.

    Abiding in God Requires Hanging Out With Friends….REALLY???

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 26:35


    Join the conversation as we discuss the Epistle of John and the concept of friendship with brothers and sisters in Christ and following God

    Political and Religious Zeal are misguiding Christians

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 33:34


    Join the discussion as we explore the problem facing Christians throughout 2021 as too many people are looking to a political answer for the issues at hand

    Conspiracy Theories Confuse Your Christianity…..REALLY???

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2021 31:36


    Join the conversation as we explore the negative elements of conspiracy theories and the manner in which the enemy is using them to discourage Christians

    Is America the New Rome?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 62:12


    The Big Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 56:25


    Join Kenny and John as they discuss the three branches of Christianity.

    Is The Church Worse Than The World?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2021 67:17


    The Great OTPSP Reboot 2.0

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 53:20


    Join Kenneth and John after a long hiatus as they attempt to reset Christian culture

    Where have all the Christians gone???

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 21:08


    Join John and I as we discuss the problems that face the church in our day: prostitution, pornography, really???

    How to understand what is happening....

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 24:36


    Our new series delves into the best epistemological basis to understand this present darkness

    Going to the Gulag...REALLY???

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 33:27


    Join John and I as we discuss the famous 20th century book “Gulag Archipelago” and the important ideas that have a very real application to events of our day

    When Parents Eat Their Children...REALLY??!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 16:50


    An abbreviated podcast today, as we consider cannibalism in the time of God's judgment

    Hope for the hopeless....REALLY??

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 30:57


    The events of the past year seem as though our society is on downward trajectory with no hope in sight; yet as Christians we need not fear or be discouraged! Join us for the discussion

    What to watch during an apocalypse...REALLY???

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 33:01


    John and I share our thoughts on a few films and how they relate to cultural themes currently at work in western society

    The Myth of the Non-Religious....REALLY

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 33:44


    We've discussed previously the idea that all people are religious; it seems as though atheists and agnostics are not, but as we peer a little deeper we see they are merely fooling themselves

    The Myth of Conservatism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 31:29


    As the political events of 2021 have demonstrated, the idea of “conservatism” was simply not the correct remedy to solve the ills of society. Nonetheless, millions of Christians believe conservatism is the only way to “fix” America, join us for the discussion

    Burying the Dead....REALLY???

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 33:45


    Historically Christianity always taught the burying of the dead as a means of preserving the memory of the saints who died in Christ - Paganism quite often practiced the burning of the dead as a means of reinforcing their own religious idolatry , join us as we discuss these competing views of death.

    Happy New Year...REALLY???

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 10:34


    Our first season of Only The Penitent Shall Pass is in the books! Now we start season 2 and we believe, the best is yet to come!

    How to talk to a dying culture...REALLY?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 35:36


    The world around us, at times seems like it has gone haywire. Older generations find it exceedingly difficult and almost impossible to connect with younger millennials. Join us as we ask the question: how do we as Christians connect with a culture in chaos

    The incarnation....REALLY

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 33:50


    Join us as we discuss the incarnation in relation to the necessity of assembling together weekly in worship

    Justice, Justice, There is No Justice

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 32:49


    In this episode we discuss a chapter from Saint Augustine's book The City of God

    Peace on earth good will to men!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 32:46


    Part four in our Advent series as we look at the historical context leading up to the birth of the Messiah

    Herod the Great and the birth of the King of Kings

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 31:41


    Part three in our Nativity series

    The Magi Cometh!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 31:07


    Part 2 of our Advent series on the birth of the messiah

    Did Christmas Really Happen???

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 30:43


    The Nativity Story, join us for the discussion

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    Psychology isn't Christian discipleship...REALLY?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 31:06


    Christ calls us to make disciples of all men, some Christians have mistaken this Great Commission as a form of psychological counseling....join us for the discussion.

    Sex Before Marriage...REALLY???

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 35:38


    The church tends to shy away from the subject of “sex” other than merely telling young people “don't do it!”, join as we discuss this important subject

    Bowing down to the 90 foot idol.....REALLY?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 32:09


    During the time of Daniel, the people of God had become so disconnected from true worship, they mass of people thought it normal to worship a 90 foot pagan god...join us for the discussion!

    The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind....REALLY???

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 33:16


    In 1994 Professor Mark Noll published his book “The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind” lamenting the widespread absence of Christian in various aspects of culture such as the Arts, Music, Medicine, Academia and more. Join John and I as we discuss this ever present problem we face as the body of Christ

    Theistic Evolution...REALLY???

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 33:43


    Did God use evolution to create all things? Join us as we delve into this popular modern teaching

    The Religion of “Not-Religion” ...REALLY???

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 40:54


    People are religious, even when they think they aren't....people simply can't get away from it!

    How Should We Then Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 33:16


    With totalitarian governments taking over countries all over the globe, how should Christians live in the midst of modern tyranny?

    The evolution of EVOLUTION, or Apeism is true....REALLY???

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 32:03


    Join us as we delve into the question of evolution and why Christians need to reject this dangerous narrative

    You're a slave to God.....REALLY???

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 37:42


    In Paul's letter to the Romans he tells us that we are no longer slaves to sin, because we have been set free from sin, that we might now be slaves to God. What does being a slave to God in the midst of 2020 mean? Join us as we discuss this and more!

    Apostolic Succession.......REALLY????

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 37:12


    Baptist's reject it, Roman Catholics hold it central to their faith, join John and I as we discuss this important subject

    Demons and Exorcisms.........REALLY????

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 44:57


    Witches sticking knives in us, Jezebel in the church, join John and I as we discuss demons in our modern era

    Esau have I hated

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 29:15


    In the midst of tragedy and sorrow, it's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. The Bible teaches us that God uses all things for His glory. Join John and I as we discuss how God uses bad things for his good

    What to read during an Apocalypse

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 34:42


    When it comes to must reads during an Apocalypse, the obvious choice might be “How to Survive an Apocalypse”. Nonetheless, Join John and I as we discuss a few books that stand out to us in the midst of this modern crisis

    The Cost of Discipleship

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 35:54


    Building upon Bonhoeffer's book, John and I discuss the true cost of following Christ and the implications in our daily life

    Why do Christians genuflect?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 61:40


    Join John and I as we discuss the Christian's proper attitude in worship; to kneel or not to kneel, that is the question

    God doesn't need your love.......Really???

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 33:02


    Join John and I as we discuss the Council of Nicaea and the implications with regard to all believers.

    2020 Recap : We're back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 33:42


    Join us as we go over the year, discussing the things that matter most

    The Last Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 32:05


    The Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche hated Christianity, and yet despite his utter contempt, he poses important questions related to the authenticity of of how Christians are living their lives in the here and now. John and I discuss Nietzsche's “Last Man”, and the philosophy as it relates to the church in 2020

    Are you circumcised? Paul and Romans 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 66:57


    Join John and I as we delve into Romans chapter nine and parallel it with the chaos of America in 2020

    Masks, BLM, Oh My!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 38:09


    Join John and I ask we discuss churches wearing masks, BLM, and the church being told to no longer sing hymns

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