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This podcast is for people who have a strong sense that something is seriously wrong in the modern evangelical Church. The contributors to this podcast have all been there, and we know what a scary place it can be. But we’ve found hope in the glorious Gos


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    Why William Branham Needed Jim Jones to Save His Career

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 68:29


    It was originally thought that Jim Jones, the infamous cult leader, needed William Branham to help launch his career as a faith healer. However, new research shows that William Branham also needed Jones to save his. Joining me to discuss this important development is author, historian, and former member of The Message cult, John Andrew Collins.Here is John's YouTube channel. Make sure you head over there and subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSpezVG15TVG-lOYMRXuyQHere is the link to John's website: William Branham Historical Research:https://william-branham.orgHere is where you can buy John's books:"Preacher Behind the White Hoods":https://www.amazon.com/Preacher-Behind-White-Hoods-Examination/dp/1735160903/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1CSYUM3H6R4S5&dchild=1&keywords=john+andrew+collins&qid=1633889736&sprefix=John+Andrew%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-1"Jim Jones - The Malachi 4 Elijah Prophecy":https://www.amazon.com/Jim-Jones-Malachi-Elijah-Prophecy/dp/1548102636/ref=sr_1_2?crid=JBXQZU47GRC&dchild=1&keywords=john+andrew+collins&qid=1633886041&sprefix=John+Andrew+co%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-2

    The William Branham Jim Jones Connection

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 71:23


    I had the pleasure of interviewing John Andrew Collins, author of the book "Jim Jones - The Malachi 4 Elijah Prophecy." Here is the link to John's web site: William Branham Historical Research:https://william-branham.orgHere is where you can buy John's books:"Preacher Behind the White Hoods":https://www.amazon.com/Preacher-Behind-White-Hoods-Examination/dp/1735160903/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1CSYUM3H6R4S5&dchild=1&keywords=john+andrew+collins&qid=1633889736&sprefix=John+Andrew%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-1"Jim Jones - The Malachi 4 Elijah Prophecy":https://www.amazon.com/Jim-Jones-Malachi-Elijah-Prophecy/dp/1548102636/ref=sr_1_2?crid=JBXQZU47GRC&dchild=1&keywords=john+andrew+collins&qid=1633886041&sprefix=John+Andrew+co%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-2

    Tongues Before Parham The Dangerous Cult Leader Frank Sandford, With Kozar and Long

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 75:55


    Join Steve Kozar and Dan Long as they discuss how the founder of Pentecostalism, Charles Fox Parham was connected to the dangerous cult leader, Frank Sandford.

    Who in the World is Uebert Angel?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 48:07


    In this video, we expose a very dangerous and BLASPHEMOUS false prophet by the name of Uebert Angel.Here is the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/j4hswgo_YVYScripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

    Debunking the Force of Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 50:54


    Did Jesus "Post Up Strong so You Could Take Another Shot?" Examining the ARC

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 97:12


    Subscribe to The Earnest Layman Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/earnest-layman/id1565272805This is the third episode in our series on the ARC.

    Debunking the ARC

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 101:39


    YouTube video:https://youtu.be/EEkkyDgLFTsHere's the link to Clint's article on the ARC:https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2...​Here's the link to Clint's blog:https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/​Here's a helpful video about breaking away from the ARC:https://youtu.be/xMqk2xIuOgU​Here's the link to the MUC podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-mes...​

    A Kozar-Rosebrough Conversation! Steve, Paulette, Josh, and Nicole

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 91:21


    Justin Peters Interview with Steve Kozar

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 55:26


    In this episode, Steve Kozar interviews Justin Peters. Here is the link to Justin's web site:https://justinpeters.org/

    Are You Misusing THIS Bible Verse?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 61:15


    In this episode, I'm joined by my brother Steven Long. We discuss a very popular Bible verse that is often misused. We also critique part of a sermon by Pastor Gregg Matte of "Houston's First Baptist Church." Thanks for watching! And don't forget to subscribe to the "Messed Up Church Podcast!" Rightly Dividing:https://rightlydividing.net/The PDF mentioned in the video:https://www.dropbox.com/s/986ki8j2bzh37p8/Be%20Still-Considering%20the%20Contex%20of%20Psalm%2046_10.pdf?dl=0&fbclid=IwAR3lOY-dzS_J-DVNauJ89YQMMOjxEpmcYi-x922jZPUcVLNSmT3NHAIxPAg

    Was John G. Lake a Fraud With Kozar and Long

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 56:20


    In this episode, Steve Kozar and Dan Long talk about the fraudulent activities of John G. Lake.

    Beware of the ARC!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 85:12


    Today I'm joined by Clint Adams of The Earnest Layman blog, and we discuss the dangers of The Association of Related Churches, better known as arc. Check out Clint's blog in the link below! And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast! Thanks for listening!MUC podcast on iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-messed-up-church/id1541494645The Earnest Layman: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/Profile: Association of Related Churches (ARC): https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2021/01/28/profile-association-of-related-churches-arc/ARC church finder: https://www.arcchurches.com/about/map

    Why God's Generals Can't Be Taken Seriously (With Kozar and Long)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 40:28


    How to Be a Successful False Teacher (With Rick Becker)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 62:33


    Here's the latest post from Famine in the Land A-NAR-THER GOSPELhttps://fitl.co.za/2021/02/10/a-nar-ther-gospel/

    Confessions of a Former Apostle (With Dawain Atkinson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 68:51


    The B.A.R. Podcast http://thebarpodcast.com/

    Vocation (With Dr. Gene Edward Veith)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 62:40


    God at Work: You're Christian Vocation in All of Lifehttps://www.amazon.com/God-Work-Your-Christian-Vocation-ebook/dp/B00A0XABPG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2TNQHGEQ4FLTA&dchild=1&keywords=god+at+work&qid=1612725465&sprefix=god+a+t+work%2Caps%2C206&sr=8-1Cranach-The Bog of Veithhttps://www.patheos.com/blogs/geneveith/

    Reconsidering Evangelicalism (With Matthew Garnett)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 68:01


    In Layman's Terms podcasthttps://laymanstermsradio.org/podcastsIn Layman's Terms YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaILTzk98Zd0krMVMhf9wxw

    Still Standing Up For the Truth (With Amy Spreeman)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 67:53


    A Word Fitly Spoken https://awordfitlyspoken.life/Naomi's Table https://naomistable.com/Berean Researchhttps://bereanresearch.org/Berean Examiner http://www.piratechristian.com/berean-examiner

    Faith and the Modern Church: with Bryan Wolfmueller

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 62:42


    Steve Kozar interviews Pr Bryan Wolfmueller on a range of to[pics with one theme: Faith and the Modern Church.

    Early Pentecostal Frauds: With Barry Morton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 70:56


    Here are the links to the two papers discussed in this interview:The Big Con- https://www.academia.edu/6779053/The_Big_Con_John_Alexander_Dowie_and_the_Spread_of_Zionist_Christianity_in_Southern_Africa_Paper_Presented_at_theYes, John G. Lake was a Con Man- https://www.academia.edu/38450169/Yes_John_G_Lake_was_a_con_man_A_response_to_Marius_NelFor more research click here: https://www.themessedupchurch.com/blog/the-pentecostal-cornucopia-of-false-prophets-con-artists-criminals-and-heretics

    Gnostic America: Peter Burfeind Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 66:19


    I had the privilege of interviewing Pastor Peter Burfeind the author of the book "Gnostic America."

    Interview With Costi Hinn- Leaving Uncle Benny to (Really) Follow Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 78:41


    Here's an absolutely fascinating interview with Benny Hinn's nephew, Costi Hinn. Costi went from being an insider in his world-famous uncle's ministry to being just a "regular" Bible-teaching pastor. Please listen and share this episode with your friends who need to hear the real Gospel message! This interview was originally recorded in March of 2017.

    Marcia Montenegro- Astrologer Overtaken by the Love of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 83:27


    Here's a fascinating interview with Marcia Montenegro, a former professional astrologer for 8 years and teacher of astrology; a former practitioner for many years of Eastern-type meditation and beliefs, and who engaged in various occult practices such as having a spirit guide and doing astral travel:Here is the link to her website:http://www.christiananswersforthenewage.org

    Confessions of a Todd White Defector

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 60:36


    In this episode Steve Kozar interviews Trevor Parmentier, a former follower and personal friend of Todd White. Here are some helpful resources if you're interested in researching Todd White:Todd White Cornucopia article- https://www.themessedupchurch.com/blog/the-todd-white-cornucopia-of-false-teachingConfronting Todd White YouTube playlist- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFh8IoxGnRj903WDI_dDw2vVvWMKOGNYI

    NAR Buzwords With Rick Becker

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 52:09


    Here are the resources mentioned in this episode:A GLOSSARY OF NEW APOSTOLIC REFORMATION TERMINOLOGY- https://fitl.co.za/2020/04/29/a-glossary-of-new-apostolic-reformation-terminology/Famine in the Land website- https://fitl.co.zaFighting for the Faith website and YouTube channel- http://www.piratechristian.com/fightingforthefaithhttps://www.youtube.com/user/Fighting4theFaithThe Messed Up Church YouTube channel and website-https://www.themessedupchurch.comhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV4DdevGnefXd8iNnCKAm-ANAR Cornucopia of False Doctrine- https://www.themessedupchurch.com/blog/the-new-apostolic-reformation-cornucopia-of-false-doctrine-dominionism-and-charismaniaLong for Truth YouTube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeKS_XqCIm5SHywpZcWy4tQ?view_as=subscriber

    Podcast Reboot

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 36:42


    Steve Kozar and I discuss the reason for rebooting the MUC podcast. Here are the links to the resources we mentioned in this episode:The Messed Up Church website- https://www.themessedupchurch.comThe Messed Up Church YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/StevenKozarMessedUpChurchFighting for the Faith podcast, YouTube channel, and website- https://www.youtube.com/user/Fighting4theFaithhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fighting-for-the-faith/id268985402http://www.piratechristian.com/fightingforthefaithThe Just and Sinner podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-and-sinner-podcast/id566059976Concord Quotes podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/concord-quotes/id1179715306The White Horse Inn podcast and website- https://whitehorseinn.orghttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-horse-inn/id356920632Long for Truth YouTube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeKS_XqCIm5SHywpZcWy4tQ?view_as=subscriberPaintings by Steven Kozar- https://stevenkozar.com

    The Word- Faith Controversy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 63:50


    This is an interview that Steve Kozar did with Robert M. Bowman Jr. the author of the book "The Word of Faith Controversy." The episode is a few years old but still very helpful and informative.

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