This podcast is about spiritual abuse— an abuse of power that is often physical in nature, but always rooted in psychological violence of a perpetrator against his victim. We explore the topic in general, including trauma. We cover Christian leaders with allegations. We also interview their alleged victims.
Young and impressionable, Susan was drawn to the creative and spiritual environment of a church called the International House of Prayer in Kansas City (IHOPKC). She was soon courted by leadership and then isolated her through "special mentoring," with claims that God revealed the IHOP leaders her unique spiritual destiny. The philosophy its pastor, Mike Bickle, and ultimately the New Apostolic Reformation made questioning leadership equivalent to questioning God himself. Unlike Bickle, John Wimber of The Vineyard Movement established accountability structures and rejected many NAR excesses. Susan finally begins to question the teachings. Part One of Two.Paul Martin is a former pastor who works as a human rights advocate. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in philosophy from UCLA and Talbot School of Theology at Biola University.The Wolves is for those interested in religion, Jesus, or the psychology around power abuse. It is also for survivors of trauma, including spiritual abuse. Covering current cases of abuse in the church today, The Wolves will highlight the sinister paradox of those who display sincerity, conviction, and knowledge and who can even claim to hear the very voice of God himself, YET at the very same time abuse they claim to love.For information, visit www.thewolvespodcast.comContact Paul Martin at paul@paulmartin.org
Paul Martin is a former pastor who works as a human rights advocate. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in philosophy from UCLA and Talbot School of Theology at Biola University.The Wolves is for those interested in religion, Jesus, or the psychology around power abuse. It is also for survivors of trauma, including spiritual abuse. Covering current cases of abuse in the church today, The Wolves will highlight the sinister paradox of those who display sincerity, conviction, and knowledge and who can even claim to hear the very voice of God himself, YET at the very same time abuse they claim to love.01:52 Karen Spier, Jonestown, and a Christian cult06:45 Alan Scott, the Dwelling Place, and patterns of spiritual abuse13:33 Heresy and Spiritual Abuse from the Perspective of a pastor named Luke GeratyFor information, visit www.thewolvespodcast.comContact Paul Martin at paul@paulmartin.org
Paul Martin is a former pastor who works as a human rights advocate. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in philosophy from UCLA and Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. The Wolves is for anyone interested in religion, Jesus, or the psychology around power abuse. It is also for survivors of trauma, including spiritual abuse. Covering current cases of abuse in the church today, The Wolves will highlight the sinister paradox of those who display sincerity, conviction, and knowledge and who can even claim to hear the very voice of God himself, YET at the very same time abuse they claim to love. 01:15 Jerry and Dottie: when healers abuse those they claim to serve06:50 Spiritual abuse, Alan Scott, and the dialectic 10:52 Katheryn's sermon on "joy" For information, visit www.thewolvespodcast.comContact Paul Martin at paul@paulmartin.org
Paul Martin is a former pastor who works as a human rights advocate. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in philosophy from UCLA and Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. The Wolves is for anyone interested in religion, Jesus, or the psychology around power abuse. It is also for survivors of trauma, including spiritual abuse. Covering current cases of abuse in the church today, The Wolves will highlight the sinister paradox of those who display sincerity, conviction, and knowledge and who can even claim to hear the very voice of God himself, YET at the very same time abuse they claim to love. 01:15 The gift of prophecy and hearing directly from God06:25 Alan Scott's "Prophesy" about The Wolves Podcast10:52 Meeting Nicole For information, visit www.thewolvespodcast.com Contact Paul Martin at paul@paulmartin.org
May 1, 2024The WolvesSeason 1: Pilot EpisodePaul Martin is a former pastor who currently works as a human rights advocate. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in philosophy from UCLA and Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, respectively. The Wolves is for anyone interested in religion, Jesus, or the psychology around power abuse. It is also for survivors of trauma, including spiritual abuse. Covering current cases of abuse in the church today, The Wolves will highlight the sinister paradox of those who display sincerity, conviction, and knowledge and who can even claim to hear the very voice of God himself, YET at the very same time abuse they claim to love. 02:30: The case of Alan Scott09:06: The power of words12:36 The oppressed and the oppressors16:45 Violent Jesus20:21 Trauma31:25 Why do people stay silent?For information, visit www.thewolvespodcast.com Contact Paul Martin at pau@paulmartin.org
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