Podcast appearances and mentions of Bethel Church

In this sermon, Kris continues his series on Bethel's family distinctions by unpacking how what we believe about the end times shapes how we live today. Are we waiting for the world to fall apart, or are we called to help rebuild it? Are we preparing to escape, or are we taking responsibility for the cities and nations God has placed around us? Kris challenges us to rethink an end-times theology rooted in fear and instead embrace a Kingdom perspective filled with hope, responsibility, and purpose. From Abraham's call to father nations to Jesus' command to disciple nations, discover why believers are called to bring light into darkness, rebuild broken places, and carry the hope of Jesus into every sphere of society. Connect with Kris Vallotton: Website: https://www.krisvallotton.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kvministries/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kvministries/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kvministries Additional Resources by Kris Vallotton: https://shop.bethel.com/collections/kris-vallotton-ministries/Book About Kris Vallotton: Kris Vallotton is the Senior Associate Leader of Bethel Church, Redding, and is the Co-Founder of Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM) and Spiritual Intelligence Institute. He is also the Founder and President of Moral Revolution and a sought-after international conference speaker. Kris and his wife, Kathy, have trained, developed, and pastored prophetic teams and supernatural schools all over the world.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “5 Senses.” Brian Sanders, the author of “The 6 Seasons of Calling: Discovering Your Purpose in Each Stage of Life,” explained how recognizing different seasons of calling can help us discern God’s purpose for where we are right now. Then Steve DeWitt, Pastor of Bethel Church and author of “Enjoying God in Everything,” shared how the beauty we experience through our senses can lead us from wonder to worship. We then turn to our listeners and pose the question, “How did your spiritual appetite change once you became new in Christ?” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following timestamps:Gospel Message [ 00:49 ]Call Segment [ 11:30 ]Steve DeWitt [ 13:10 ]Brian Sanders [ 23:49 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “5 Senses.” Brian Sanders, the author of “The 6 Seasons of Calling: Discovering Your Purpose in Each Stage of Life,” explained how recognizing different seasons of calling can help us discern God’s purpose for where we are right now. Then Steve DeWitt, Pastor of Bethel Church and author of “Enjoying God in Everything,” shared how the beauty we experience through our senses can lead us from wonder to worship. We then turn to our listeners and pose the question, “How did your spiritual appetite change once you became new in Christ?” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following timestamps:Gospel Message [ 00:49 ]Call Segment [ 11:30 ]Steve DeWitt [ 13:10 ]Brian Sanders [ 23:49 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “5 Senses.” Brian Sanders, the author of “The 6 Seasons of Calling: Discovering Your Purpose in Each Stage of Life,” explained how recognizing different seasons of calling can help us discern God’s purpose for where we are right now. Then Steve DeWitt, Pastor of Bethel Church and author of “Enjoying God in Everything,” shared how the beauty we experience through our senses can lead us from wonder to worship. We then turn to our listeners and pose the question, “How did your spiritual appetite change once you became new in Christ?” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following timestamps:Gospel Message [ 00:49 ]Call Segment [ 11:30 ]Steve DeWitt [ 13:10 ]Brian Sanders [ 23:49 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “5 Senses.” Brian Sanders, the author of “The 6 Seasons of Calling: Discovering Your Purpose in Each Stage of Life,” explained how recognizing different seasons of calling can help us discern God’s purpose for where we are right now. Then Steve DeWitt, Pastor of Bethel Church and author of “Enjoying God in Everything,” shared how the beauty we experience through our senses can lead us from wonder to worship. We then turn to our listeners and pose the question, “How did your spiritual appetite change once you became new in Christ?” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following timestamps:Gospel Message [ 00:49 ]Call Segment [ 11:30 ]Steve DeWitt [ 13:10 ]Brian Sanders [ 23:49 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “5 Senses.” Brian Sanders, the author of “The 6 Seasons of Calling: Discovering Your Purpose in Each Stage of Life,” explained how recognizing different seasons of calling can help us discern God’s purpose for where we are right now. Then Steve DeWitt, Pastor of Bethel Church and author of “Enjoying God in Everything,” shared how the beauty we experience through our senses can lead us from wonder to worship. We then turn to our listeners and pose the question, “How did your spiritual appetite change once you became new in Christ?” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following timestamps:Gospel Message [ 00:49 ]Call Segment [ 11:30 ]Steve DeWitt [ 13:10 ]Brian Sanders [ 23:49 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “5 Senses.” Brian Sanders, the author of “The 6 Seasons of Calling: Discovering Your Purpose in Each Stage of Life,” explained how recognizing different seasons of calling can help us discern God’s purpose for where we are right now. Then Steve DeWitt, Pastor of Bethel Church and author of “Enjoying God in Everything,” shared how the beauty we experience through our senses can lead us from wonder to worship. We then turn to our listeners and pose the question, “How did your spiritual appetite change once you became new in Christ?” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following timestamps:Gospel Message [ 00:49 ]Call Segment [ 11:30 ]Steve DeWitt [ 13:10 ]Brian Sanders [ 23:49 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “5 Senses.” Brian Sanders, the author of “The 6 Seasons of Calling: Discovering Your Purpose in Each Stage of Life,” explained how recognizing different seasons of calling can help us discern God’s purpose for where we are right now. Then Steve DeWitt, Pastor of Bethel Church and author of “Enjoying God in Everything,” shared how the beauty we experience through our senses can lead us from wonder to worship. We then turn to our listeners and pose the question, “How did your spiritual appetite change once you became new in Christ?” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following timestamps:Gospel Message [ 00:49 ]Call Segment [ 11:30 ]Steve DeWitt [ 13:10 ]Brian Sanders [ 23:49 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn More about The Pastorate's Lead Pastor FellowshipAbbotsford Pentecostal AssemblyThe Pastorate ConferenceThe Pastorate's City MeetupsThe Pastorate Pastors RetreatEpisode NotesIn this conversation, Jordan sits down with Dave Funk, lead pastor of Abbotsford Pentecostal Assembly and a peer facilitator in The Pastorate's Lead Pastor Fellowship. Dave and Jordan connect about both being pastors' kids who went on to pastor under their fathers. Dave opens up about what it has been like raising his own three teenagers in the front row of church, while reflecting on his own upbringing in the church. From there, Dave traces his journey into pastoral ministry, including growing up assuming pastoring was "his dad's thing," a season of surrender to God's call on his life, five years serving as his father's assistant pastor, and then the decision to leave and pastor elsewhere rather than to succeed his dad. He and his wife, Rebecca, discerned that call together, first at Bethel Church in Penticton, a declining, aging congregation they helped bring back to life, and later in Abbotsford, where he arrived in the middle of COVID to a church recovering from a difficult leadership transition.In the back half of the conversation, Dave discusses his leadership philosophy, that compounding health in the life of the church has the power to build a consistent and healthy congregation over time. He reflects on his experience in The Pastorate's Lead Pastor Fellowship, first as a participant, now as a peer facilitator for its second intake.Jordan and Dave discuss:What it's like to raise pastor's kids in the front row, and the pressure Dave tries not to pass on to his own three teenagers,Growing up under his dad's leadership without ever sensing a gap between who his dad was on Sunday and who he was at home,Serving five years as his dad's assistant pastor, and the bullets his dad took for him that he didn't learn about until years later,Why he chose to leave rather than succeed his dad, Walking into a declining, aging church in Penticton and, later, a church in Abbotsford recovering from a difficult transition,and his return to The Pastorate's Lead Pastor Fellowship as a peer facilitator for its second cohort.PartnersWe couldn't do the work we do at The Pastorate without your generous support. We invite you to pray, share, and give towards seeding a hope-filled future for the Canadian church.Contact John Wright at Generis for help cultivating a culture of generosity in your church.

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Bethel Church Stratford | Sunday Service | August 2nd by mybethel.ca

Bethel Church St. Marys | Sunday Service | August 2nd by mybethel.ca

Pastor Steve DeWitt, author of Loneliness: Don't Hate It or Waste It, Redeem It, joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation on this topic.  (click for more…)Websites:  www.moodypublishers.com/loneliness, www.bethelweb.org Steve DeWitt, longtime pastor of Bethel Church in Northwest Indiana, talks about his book Loneliness: Don't Hate It or Waste It, Redeem It. DeWitt shares that he was a well-known "never married" megachurch pastor for over two decades before marrying his wife Jennifer (they connected after she read an article he'd written on loneliness), and he draws on that long stretch of singleness to reflect on loneliness biblically rather than as a book about marriage curing it. He distinguishes aloneness (neutral), loneliness (bad), and solitude (good), and outlines three ways people "waste" their loneliness — isolating themselves, becoming obsessed with unmet expectations, and distracting themselves through things like binge-watching or doomscrolling. He then turns to how to "redeem" loneliness: recognizing it as fundamentally a vertical longing for restored relationship with God (echoing Augustine and Chesterton), and then letting that drive people toward sacrificial, others-focused love modeled on Jesus rather than self-focused pursuit of companionship. The conversation closes with reflections on how social media and constant connectivity paradoxically deepen isolation, and DeWitt encourages listeners to examine their social media habits as part of a healthier response to loneliness.                                             NEXT WEEK:  Babbie MasonSend your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company:FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting CompanyP.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/28/26), Hank answers the following questions:My pastor quoted from Eugene Peterson's The Message Bible translation this Sunday, which bothered me. Can you share some wisdom on this? William - CA (0:48)What is your position on “Abraham's bosom”? Steve - UT (5:08)In John 3, what does Jesus mean by saying that one must be born of water and spirit to be born again? Danny - Modesto, CA (7:42)Where, in terms of what heaven is, is the physical body of Jesus? Eddie - Nashville, TN (9:55)Isaiah 40:22 says that God “sits enthroned above the circle of the earth.” What is the meaning of circle here? Ian - St. George, UT (15:11)What do you know about Sozo ministry from Bethel Church? Gale - Edmonds, WA (21:15)

Bethel Church Stratford | Sunday Service | July 26th by mybethel.ca

Bethel Church St. Marys | Sunday Service | July 26th by mybethel.ca

Bethel Church Stratford | Sunday Service | July 19th by mybethel.ca

As one piece of the Body of Christ, Bethel Church has specific apostolic and prophetic distinctions that we believe the Lord has called us to carry. In this sermon, Kris Vallotton teaches on the prophetic culture that Bethel cultivates to draw out the divine destiny that God has placed in His people. Because Jesus came to fulfill an old covenant and usher in a new covenant, we now are able to live under a new covenant of prophetic ministry. This prophetic ministry empowers, encourages, and gives people vision to something greater than themselves. Just as Saul was changed into another man and prophesied when he was among the prophets, we are reminded of the significance of community and those we surround ourselves with. When he was in the community he was supposed to be with, he was changed into the man he was supposed to be. The gift of prophecy calls out things in people that are dormant in them and causes a germination of the calling that God has placed inside of them. We pray that as you listen to this message that the Lord would speak to you and release revelation and grace to walk in all that He has called you to. , , , , xx, , , ,t, ,

Bethel Church St. Marys | Sunday Service | July 12th by mybethel.ca

Bethel Church St. Marys | Sunday Service | July 19th by mybethel.ca

There are still God-fearing, God-loving people attending Bethel Church. That's exactly what makes this episode hard to make. But in light of recent events, we have to ask: Have we reached the point of mark and avoid? This is a one-stop, 30-minute review of concerns with Bethel to see the patterns.ABOUT THIS EPISODE:Remnant Radio has kept an eye on Bethel for years - through the grave soaking scandal, through Bill Johnson's daughter-in-law describing the Holy Spirit as a "genie," through the New Age framework quietly baked into Physics of Heaven, through Culture of Honor, through Bob Jones and Kenneth Copeland getting platformed anyway, and now through Shawn Bolz. We have reviewed many of these practices and situations over the years, and our comments have grown firmer and sterner toward Bethel leadership.Now there's a new development, and it's not about doctrine. According to Mike Winger's sources, the people currently being let go at Bethel are the ones who kept asking the questions about transformation and change. If that's accurate, it isn't a staffing decision, but a pattern about the thinking and decision making of Bethel leadership.So Josh asks the question a lot of Bethel's own alumni have been asking quietly for months, and finally says out loud what he's suspected for a while: is this still a church working through its mistakes, or has leadership moved somewhere it can't recover from? Are we at mark and avoid?This isn't a pile-on. It's for the people who've genuinely loved this church and are trying to figure out what faithfulness looks like now that the pattern is this clear.0:00 – Introduction0:22 – Bethel Controversy Background3:55 – Grave Soaking & Genie Scandal5:34 – Michael Brown Interviews Bill Johnson6:20 – Winger's First Bethel Review7:21 – Physics Of Heaven Exposed8:32 – Kenneth Copeland Endorsement8:58 – Shawn Bolz Scandal Breaks10:03 – Winger Exposes Shawn Bolz13:56 – Bethel's Public Apology16:47 – Passion Translation Plagiarism17:23 – Layoffs And NDAs20:01 – NDA Rights And Scripture27:01 – PR Versus Real Repentance29:54 – Examine Your Own ChurchPLAYLIST ON POLICING THE CHARISMATIC MOVEMENT:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMsjeViSScFHSZqA1Q85VKxRrkvEYXBecPREVIOUS RR EPISODES OF BETHEL CHURCH:2020 - https://youtu.be/sOTdC5LnrVA2020 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soFFhiYZY-E2020 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMkKILXkKWs2020 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRvpVqmk5RU2020 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6k91pFZWVc2022 - https://youtu.be/w8b7y7mWIvg2022 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XlUPjWRqpc2022 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hseSRlFKzSM2022 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTcgjtvc91E2022 - https://youtu.be/9Bys8_ylGUk2026 - https://youtu.be/TN6UbN0Vq6E2026 - https://youtu.be/NSWzRCDTPNU2026 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7U1-rugrYZM2026 - https://youtu.be/PEKIozi7Cjc2026 - https://youtu.be/z0PTDwlpQPo2026 - https://youtu.be/AcXNqe4vg6ESubscribe to The Remnant Radio newsletter and receive our FREE introduction to spiritual gifts eBook. Plus, get access to: discounts, news about upcoming shows, courses and conferences - and more. Subscribe now at TheRemnantRadio.com. Support the showABOUT THE REMNANT RADIO: The Remnant Radio exists to equip believers who are hungry for the radical middle of both Word and Spirit. Subscribe for twice-weekly content on theology, church history and the gifts of the Spirit.

On June 28th, 2026, Kris continued his series on Bethel's family distinctions, exploring what it means to be equipped, sent, and empowered to transform the world around us. Is church meant to simply gather believers, or is it meant to train and deploy them? Are we called to consume ministry, or to carry the Kingdom wherever we go? In this message, Kris unpacks the purpose of the fivefold ministry, the difference between a pastoral and apostolic culture, and why every believer is called to full-time ministry. Discover how God's heart has always been to equip His people to disciple nations, carry His presence beyond the church walls, and become a life-giving river that brings transformation wherever it flows. Connect with Kris Vallotton: Website: https://www.krisvallotton.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kvministries/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kvministries/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kvministries Additional Resources by Kris Vallotton: https://shop.bethel.com/collections/kris-vallotton-ministries/Book About Kris Vallotton: Kris Vallotton is the Senior Associate Leader of Bethel Church, Redding, and is the Co-Founder of Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM) and Spiritual Intelligence Institute. He is also the Founder and President of Moral Revolution and a sought-after international conference speaker. Kris and his wife, Kathy, have trained, developed, and pastored prophetic teams and supernatural schools all over the world.

Register for School of the Prophets 2026 In this week's episode of Cultural Catalysts, Lindsay Reiman sits down with author and prophetic leader Bethany Hicks for a conversation that's part interview, part activation. Have you ever felt exhausted—not because you're doing too much, but because you might be carrying something you're no longer meant to carry? Together they unpack one of the most important questions every believer must answer: What season am I in, and what is God asking me to do in it? Bethany shares practical keys for discerning your current season, recognizing the assignments God has given you, and letting go of the ones He never intended you to carry forever. Connect with Kris Vallotton: Website: https://www.krisvallotton.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kvministries/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kvministries/ X: https://x.com/kvministries Additional Resources by Kris Vallotton: https://shop.bethel.com/collections/kris-vallotton About Kris Vallotton: Kris Vallotton is the Senior Associate Leader of Bethel Church, Redding, and is the Co-Founder of Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM) and Spiritual Intelligence Institute. He is also the Founder and President of Moral Revolution and a sought-after international conference speaker. Kris and his wife, Kathy, have trained, developed, and pastored prophetic teams and supernatural schools all over the world.

As the global Body of Christ, the Lord has given different churches various functions that are unique to them. Bethel Church is simply one part of the global Church but it's important to realize that God has given us specific distinctions that we are called to. As this sermon is a continuation from the Kris Vallotton's previous messages in this series, he continues to expand upon the unique assignments we have as a house. As we believe that we are a royal priesthood, the posture in leading the congregation is to train them to release the kingdom everywhere they go. Because we believe that you become a priest in ministry as soon as you receive Christ, there is now no difference between what is sacred and secular in your life, everything becomes an expression of worship and ministry to the Lord. As our church is an apostolic and prophetic house, training and equipping the saints with deployment in mind is our emphasis. This looks like focusing on the five-fold ministry so that the body looks more like Christ by equipping the saints with discernment so that we are no longer deceived and sent out to reproduce the kingdom of God everywhere we go. We pray that as you listen to this sermon, you receive supernatural boldness and empowerment to equip and love the Body of Christ and to disciple nations until the whole earth looks like Heaven.

On June 14th, 2026, Kris shared a powerful message on Bethel's apostolic distinctions and the values that have shaped the culture of the church for decades. What happens when believers move beyond attending church and embrace their calling as a royal priesthood? Are we called to simply gather, or are we called to be equipped and sent? In this message, Kris unpacks key themes including worship as a lifestyle, living from your identity as a new creation, the role of the fivefold ministry, and the call to bring the Kingdom of God into every sphere of society. Connect with Kris Vallotton: Website: https://www.krisvallotton.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kvministries/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kvministries/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kvministries Additional Resources by Kris Vallotton: https://shop.bethel.com/collections/kris-vallotton-ministries/Book About Kris Vallotton: Kris Vallotton is the Senior Associate Leader of Bethel Church, Redding, and is the Co-Founder of Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM) and Spiritual Intelligence Institute. He is also the Founder and President of Moral Revolution and a sought-after international conference speaker. Kris and his wife, Kathy, have trained, developed, and pastored prophetic teams and supernatural schools all over the world.

Over the last several months, there have been difficult conversations surrounding the prophetic movement. Questions have been raised. Mistakes have been exposed. And for many people, disappointment, confusion, and even pain have followed. As leaders, we've spent countless hours praying, listening, seeking counsel, and asking ourselves some hard questions. In this week's Cultural Catalysts episode, I sat down with my longtime friend Dano McCollam to discuss where the prophetic has been, where it's going, and what healthy prophetic culture looks like moving forward. We share a little bit about our personal process and how we've been experiencing these things. Connect with Kris Vallotton: Website: https://www.krisvallotton.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kvministries/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kvministries/ X: https://x.com/kvministries Additional Resources by Kris Vallotton: https://shop.bethel.com/collections/kris-vallotton About Kris Vallotton: Kris Vallotton is the Senior Associate Leader of Bethel Church, Redding, and is the Co-Founder of Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM) and Spiritual Intelligence Institute. He is also the Founder and President of Moral Revolution and a sought-after international conference speaker. Kris and his wife, Kathy, have trained, developed, and pastored prophetic teams and supernatural schools all over the world.

On May 31st, 2026 Kris shared a foundational message about Bethel's apostolic distinctions and what it means to live as a royal priesthood. In this sermon, he unpacks the core values that shape Bethel's culture and challenges us to move beyond simply attending church into embracing our God-given identity and purpose. Recounting lessons from the past season, Kris shares who we are as Bethel Church. Are you living as a sinner trying not to fail, or as a saint empowered to transform the world around you? Are you viewing ministry as something that happens inside the church, or recognizing that every believer is called to bring heaven into every sphere of society? Connect with Kris Vallotton: Website: https://www.krisvallotton.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kvministries/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kvministries/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kvministries Additional Resources by Kris Vallotton: https://shop.bethel.com/collections/kris-vallotton-ministries/Book About Kris Vallotton: Kris Vallotton is the Senior Associate Leader of Bethel Church, Redding, and is the Co-Founder of Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM) and Spiritual Intelligence Institute. He is also the Founder and President of Moral Revolution and a sought-after international conference speaker. Kris and his wife, Kathy, have trained, developed, and pastored prophetic teams and supernatural schools all over the world.

Segment 1 • Todd revisits a memorable conversation with John MacArthur and reveals the hymn he struggled to choose as his favorite. • Are pastors neglecting a surprisingly important communication skill that can make biblical preaching more effective? • What encouraging signs are emerging at Grace Community Church following MacArthur's passing? Segment 2 • One church's "What to Expect" page raises bigger questions about what churches are really trying to attract people with. • What happens when churches promise great coffee, entertained kids, and a better family life? • Todd contrasts seeker-sensitive strategies with a long-term vision of generational discipleship and spiritual legacy. Segment 3 • Why are some rapidly growing churches still embracing methods and messages that critics say are spiritually dangerous? • Todd examines recent controversies surrounding Bethel Church and asks whether reform efforts go far enough. • Has the prosperity gospel become far more mainstream than many Christians realize? Segment 4 • A surprising statistic suggests most professing Christians believe God wants them to be financially prosperous. • Would you rather have a larger bank account—or peace, joy, and a clear conscience? • Todd challenges popular assumptions about blessing, wealth, and what true prosperity actually looks like. ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

The gospel must be proclaimed. But Paul reminds us that the assignment is larger than speaking alone. The Church is not merely to announce Christ's victory. It is called to demonstrate it. Through word and deed, proclamation and demonstration, signs and wonders, and the power of the Holy Spirit, the manifold wisdom of God is made known, and the Kingdom of God advances. May we, Bethel Church, be not only dedicated to preaching the gospel but also committed to fulfilling the gospel assignment through Spirit- empowered demonstration.

This Sunday, Pastor Kyle from Bethel Church in Lansing joined us and shared from Mark 3, reminding us that Jesus doesn't turn away from our weaknesses; He invites us to bring them to Him. When we stop hiding our brokenness and come to Christ, we find grace, healing, and restoration.

On today's program, Christian curriculum publisher Orange has released investigation findings after its founder was accused of sexual misconduct—and it's highlighting key lessons other ministries can learn. We'll take a look. Plus, the 2026 annual meeting for the Southern Baptist Convention was this week, putting some core tensions on display. From sexual abuse reforms to immigration and women preachers, Southern Baptists faced defining votes. We'll have details. And, two big ministry acquisitions to announce—Salem Media Group and Phoenix Seminary. But first, Bethel Church in Redding, California, is cutting ties with four big-name ministry leaders. Bethel says it will no longer platform Todd Bentley, Mike Bickle, Shawn Bolz, or Bob Hartley. The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh. We get database and other technical support from Stephen DuBarry, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. Writers who contributed to today's program include Kim Roberts, Bob Smietana, Kathryn Post, Tony Mator, Makella Knowles, and Jessica Etturalde. Until next time, may God bless you.

What if communion was never meant to be a lifeless ritual, but a living encounter with the Person of Love Himself? In this episode, Dr. Catherine Toon invites you back into the early church’s lost revelation of communion as intimacy, union, and shared life with Christ and one another. As Catherine shares vulnerably from her own journey out of religious burnout, she unpacks how religion has toxified powerful spiritual practices, like communion, and how Jesus gently restores them as gifts to nourish your body, soul, and spirit. You’ll discover that communion is not about performing for God or “qualifying” yourself, but about receiving the finished work of Christ and remembering that you are already included in the circle of Love. In this episode, you’ll learn: - How the early church practiced communion as a joyful “love feast,” not a cold, symbolic exercise - Why communion is meant to be a living encounter with Christ’s presence, not a fear-based check-box - How to move from complacency and religious trauma into real intimacy and union with God - Why communion proclaims Jesus’ finished work over your shame, unworthiness, and exhaustion - How to begin reclaiming communion in your everyday life—slow, tender, and deeply personal with Jesus Whether you’ve been hurt by religion, feel disconnected from church, or simply hunger for a deeper experience of God’s love, this conversation will help you rediscover communion as a doorway into the heart of the Trinity. You’re not on the outside trying to get in—you’re already welcomed to the table. Links Mentioned How to Handle Scripture Rightly: https://catherinetoon.com/how-to-handle-scripture-rightly-part-one/ Jamie Englehart: https://www.youtube.com/@JamieEnglehart Laura C Worship: https://www.youtube.com/@LauraCWorship To support the ministry with tax-deductible donations: https://catherinetoon.com/support/ Marked by Love, Revised & Expanded Edition is here:
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Top headlines for Thursday, June 4, 2026President Donald Trump confirms he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “crazy” during a heated dispute over Lebanon, primary voters across six states reshape key 2026 midterm races with a notable loss for a Trump-backed candidate in Iowa, and Jackie Hill Perry responds to Pride Month backlash by urging Christians to stop defending themselves online and “preach the Gospel.”00:11 Trump confirms calling Netanyahu 'crazy' in expletive-laden call00:53 5 highlights from Tuesday's primaries01:47 Jackie Hill Perry responds to ‘pride month' debate02:34 Iran's morality police kill woman for not wearing hijab: report03:23 Bethel Church announces major reforms04:14 Most MLB teams plug pride month, half plan to host faith nights05:05 Trump admin. adorns Freedom Plaza with Revolutionary War statuesSubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsTrump confirms calling Netanyahu 'crazy' in expletive-laden call | Politics5 highlights from Tuesday's primaries | PoliticsJackie Hill Perry responds to ‘pride month' debate | Living Iran's morality police kill woman for not wearing hijab: report | WorldBethel Church announces major reforms | Church & MinistriesMost MLB teams plug pride month, half plan to host faith nights | SportsTrump admin. adorns Freedom Plaza with Revolutionary War statues | U.S.

The culture we carry at Bethel is distinct—shaped by what we believe God has called our church family to steward. Just as every part of the Body of Christ carries unique expressions of His heart, each church community is designed to fulfill a specific kingdom assignment. In this message, Kris Vallotton shares some of the core values, convictions, and biblical foundations that shape the heart of Bethel Church. Every Jesus-centered community develops culture from the call God has entrusted to them—formed by His presence, refined through obedience, and expressed in the way they serve the people around them. At Bethel, we are passionate about hosting the presence of God, seeing lives transformed, and empowering believers to demonstrate the reality of Heaven on earth. We believe “on earth as it is in Heaven” is more than a prayer—it is an invitation into a lifestyle of faith, obedience, and partnership with God. Join us as Kris unpacks the history, values, and vision that continue to shape the culture we carry and the call we are committed to stewarding together.

Bethel Church released a NEW statement via email addressing the controversies and scandals involving their organization and the people they've endorsed and promoted. We've been consistent on this: the charismatic movement needs internal voices willing to evaluate its most influential organizations with theological honesty. Tribal loyalty doesn't serve the people who've been hurt. And reflexive dismissal doesn't serve the people who are genuinely trying to find their way forward. Both are too easy.So we're reading the statement. We're weighing what's there. We'll do our best to call balls and strikes, and give you a framework for evaluating it yourself.Our hope is that this conversation helps you think through what genuine accountability and repentance look like in a public Christian context and what we should actually expect from leaders and organizations when things have gone wrong.0:00 – Introduction0:35 – Shawn Bolz Allegations Overview6:14 – Kris Vallotton's Response8:05 – Bethel's Statement 14:15 – Governance & Leadership Review25:39 – Accountability & Safety Update33:26 – Wider Culture Ministry Review42:49 – Platforming & Reinstatement Policy52:05 – California Privacy Law ConcernsPOLICING THE CHARISMATIC MOVEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMsjeViSScFHSZqA1Q85VKxRrkvEYXBecABOUT THE REMNANT RADIO:The Remnant Radio exists to equip believers who are hungry for the radical middle of both Word and Spirit. Subscribe for twice-weekly content on theology, church history and the gifts of the Spirit.

In The Way of the Ox, Dr. David Stine lays the groundwork for a transformative spiritual journey that calls readers to forego the fast-paced, hustle-driven mindset of modern culture in favor of a quieter, more powerful and purposeful strength: the way of the ox.The amazing musk ox embraces a life of hardship. In the Arctic Circle where they live in the wild, they choose to go into the blizzard instead of running for cover.Stine challenges the belief that an easy life is a fruitful one. Instead, he invites readers to embrace the steady and sometimes gritty path of obedience, endurance, and unwavering purpose.With pastoral insight and cultural clarity, Stine positions the musk ox as a symbol of divine resilience. He suggests five sacred keys to a bold redefinition of what it means to live a life of deep spiritual impact:Advancing in hopeAdvancing in faithAdvancing in relationshipsAdvancing in prayerAdvancing in passionLike the musk ox, Stine suggests, “we have been wired to overcome obstacles no matter how challenging they may seem. Since we are in Him and He is in us, we are overcomers.” The Way of the Ox Bruce T Davis David Stine Dr. David Stine is a visionary leader, strategist, and consultant dedicated to helping nonprofit organizations maximize their donor development programs and leadership potential. The president and founder of Advance Partners, he previously served as chief executive officer of Bethel Media for Bethel Church in Redding, California. Dr. Stine was the founding pastor of Metro Church in Washington, DC, where he spent over a decade growing the church to 6,000 members across three campuses. He holds a master's degree and doctorate in Practical Theology and Leadership. In addition to The Way of the Ox, he authored Hearing from God and The Whole Life. Dr. Stine and his wife, Taryn, reside in Austin, Texas, where they are raising their four children.FacebookInstagramWhitaker House

When the Bethel church crisis hit the headlines, many believers were left asking, “Can I trust church leaders at all anymore?” If you feel shaken by scandals in places you once loved, this conversation is for you. In this episode of Perspectives with Catherine Toon, Catherine sits down with long-time friend and minister Bill Vanderbush to explore a grace-filled response to the Bethel church crisis and the wider wave of Christian exposure culture online. Together they unpack what happens when church leaders fail, how pruning and discipline can still be love, and how to walk in discernment without losing tenderness or hope. What you’ll learn: - How to keep your faith anchored in Jesus when leaders you admire fall. - The difference between healthy honor and destructive idolatry in Christian culture. - Why “exposure channels” can’t heal victims and what real restoration requires. - Practical ways to confront abuse and deception without becoming bitter or cynical. Catherine and Bill also talk candidly about victims and victimizers, the misuse of “culture of honor,” the branding of Bethel, and how to navigate public repentance, justice, and mercy in a social media age. If you’re tired of fear-based takes yet still hungry for truth and accountability, this conversation will help you process the noise and locate the heart of Jesus again. Need a fresh encounter with God? Register for Pursued By Love: https://catherinetoon.com/pursuedbylove To support the ministry with tax-deductible donations: https://catherinetoon.com/support/ Marked by Love, Revised & Expanded Edition is here:
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Jason Vallotton is a pastor on staff at Bethel Church in Redding, California as well as a founder of BraveCo, a ministry dedicated to the healing and development of men as a means to healing and developing the world. Jason joins Ned Schaut for a deeply honest conversation about masculinity, healing, discipleship, and the kind of fatherhood that changes generations. This episode goes far beyond surface-level parenting advice. Jason shares openly about growing up with a father who created a home where confession was safe, truth mattered, and failure did not equal rejection. He talks candidly about struggling with pornography as a teenager, walking through divorce and betrayal, seasons of depression, and learning how to process pain instead of avoiding it. At the center of the conversation is one powerful idea: Most men are failing at the things they care about most because nobody showed them how to become men. Jason and Ned unpack why men often pour themselves into work, business, hobbies, or achievement while quietly feeling lost in marriage and family life. Business has clear targets. Family often doesn't. Most men were never discipled into emotional health, intentional fatherhood, or biblical masculinity. The conversation explores: why men need mentors and spiritual fathers, * how unresolved pain becomes bondage, why vulnerability and strength are not opposites, how fathers shape a child's understanding of God, and why no young man should have to stumble blindly into manhood. One of the standout moments comes when Jason describes his father in a way that we all strive to have our kids say about us: “My dad's not perfect. He's just the best man that I know.” This episode is for fathers, husbands, leaders and men who are tired of isolation, tired of pretending, and ready to intentionally become the kind of man their family can depend on.Mentioned in this episode:Rise Up Kings Genesis

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This week on the BraveCo Podcast, I sat down with one of my closest friends, Richard Gordon, for a conversation I've been wanting to have for a long time. Richard is on our executive team at Bethel Church, and over the years I've had the privilege of watching him grow from a son in our house into one of the strongest fathers I know. We dug into the journey of moving from "what can I get?" to "what can I give?" — that quiet, often invisible shift that turns boys into men and sons into fathers.We got real about marriage, parenting, and the things nobody warns you about — bedtime battles, sensory struggles with our kids, co-sleeping, and the seasons where you feel like you're failing even when you're showing up. I shared what it was like walking my daughter Edy through years of dysregulation after my mother-in-law passed, and Richard opened up about how God keeps inviting him deeper into leadership through his family first. We also talked about what I call "the noble drug" — the way work and ministry can quietly become an escape, even when it looks valiant from the outside.If you're a husband, a dad, or a leader feeling pulled in a thousand directions, this conversation is for you. My prayer is that it gives you permission to make your family your number one team, to be led by vision instead of need, and to remember that the seasons that feel the hardest are often the ones you'll look back on as the most sacred. Hit subscribe so you don't miss next week, and check out our new gear at braveco.org. Love you guys.Connect with Richard: https://richardgordon.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardgordon_/Chapters:00:00 — Welcome Back & Meet Richard Gordon03:24 — From Son to Father: The Mindset That Changes Everything06:48 — How God "Tricked" Richard Into Leadership10:14 — Jesus as Lord AND Friend: Leading Your Kids Without Losing Connection13:38 — Bedtime, Routines & Why Connection Regulates Everything17:04 — Walking Through Edy's Sensory Journey & Our Hardest Season20:28 — Co-Sleeping, Emotional Safety & Building a Bubble at Home23:54 — Your Family Is Your #1 Team (And Why That Matters)27:18 — Led by Vision, Not by Need: The Noble Drug of Overworking30:44 — Your Greatest Assignment & Final EncouragementCONNECT WITH BRAVECOJoin Our Free Community for Men (ladies, sign up your man): https://www.braveco.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/braveco.menInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/braveco.men/Shop: https://shop.braveco.org/ABOUT BRAVECO: We live in a time where men are hunting for the truth and looking for the codebook to manhood. At BraveCo, we are on a mission to heal the narrative of masculinity across a generation; fighting the good fight together because every man should feel confident and capable of facing his pain, loving deeply, and leading a life that impacts the world around him.

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This video discusses a scandal connected to Bethel Church involving a so-called prophet who was secretly gathering information about people online and presenting it as divine revelation. One woman later shared how his words convinced her she was meant to be with a man the church encouraged her to marry. The relationship became abusive and nearly cost her life. In this video, I share clips of her story and talk about the deeper issue of power, manipulation, and why institutions sometimes choose to protect their reputation instead of being honest with their communities.My Work:

Gary Dorrien is the Niebuhr Chair at Union, and nobody alive can walk you through the whole arc of Reinhold Niebuhr with his range — from the German-American pastor's kid at Elmhurst and Eden, to the Yale divinity student who felt like a country boy among thoroughbreds, to the Detroit preacher at Bethel Church writing articles in 1916 begging German Americans to prove their Americanism months before Wilson took the country into war, to the young professor at Union who felt like an imposter for a decade and overcompensated by ridiculing everyone in sight, to the author of Moral Man and Immoral Society (1932), the bomb that ended the social gospel's fifty-year run and rerouted the entire field of American social ethics overnight. This is the second live Q&A for the Theology for Troublemakers class, and Gary, Aaron Stauffer, and I work through student questions covering the whole trajectory: why Niebuhr still towers over the field; what H. Richard's devastating private letter did to his brother's theology; how he metabolized Augustine into Christian realism in the Gifford Lectures that became Nature and Destiny; why Children of Light and Children of Darkness (1944) is the road not taken; and how Niebuhr drifted into establishment Democratic Party machinery with no emotional drama at all — the one transition he made smoothly, and arguably the one that cost the most. Plus the neocons who stole him, William Cavanaugh calling Gary a heretic at AAR in Montreal, Ron Stone tearing up when he says "saint," and the legendary Claremont nickname Five-Beer Barthian. Gary and Aaron are both coming to Theology Beer Camp in Kansas City in October. The class lives at homebrewedclasses.com. JOIN ⁠THE CLASS - Theology for Troublemakers: Christian Social Ethics from the Margins⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This 6-week online course, led by Dr. Gary Dorrien and Dr. Aaron Stauffer, recovers the radical tradition of Christian social ethics — from Reverdy Ransom and Reinhold Niebuhr to James Cone and the Welfare Rights Movement — and asks what faithfulness demands of us right now. Weekly lectures, live Q&A conversations, guest lecturers, and an online community included.

On today's program, Bethel Church commissions a third-party investigation into clergy sexual abuse allegations against the church's Prophetic Ministry Director Ben Armstrong. We'll have details. Plus, charities were left with major donation losses when the fundraising platform Flipcase declared bankruptcy—while owing charity groups over $29 million. We'll take a look. And, a new report shows that evangelical giving has leveled out after a steep decline…the report also tracked online giving and spiritual engagement.  But first, recent events at Baylor University have sparked concern from Texas Baptists. Baptists with the Baptist General Convention of Texas are going to take a hard look at their relationship with Baylor at this year's meeting. Concerns relate to two recent events approved by Baylor and hosted by student groups. The first is the student-led Turning Point USA event. And the other alternative event is the LGBTQ-affirming “All Are Neighbors” event.  Both events were scheduled to take place on Wednesday this week in separate locations on campus. The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh. We get database and other technical support from Stephen DuBarry, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. Writers who contributed to today's program include Kendall Lyons, Faith Pratt, Eric Black, Kim Roberts, Kathryn Post, Tony Mator, Makella Knowles, and Jessica Eturralde. A special thanks to Baptist Standard for contributing material for this week's podcast. You've been listening to the MinistryWatch podcast. Until next time, may God bless you.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/17/26), Hank shares his thoughts on St. Patrick's Day. Saint Patrick was born a Brit in the fifth century, but when he was 16, he was captured by Irish pirates and taken to Ireland as a slave. After escaping, he later returned as a missionary. Although all analogies for the Trinity ultimately break down, Saint Patrick supposedly explained this doctrine by using a shamrock. Tradition credits him as the founder of Christianity in Ireland and its first bishop. Certainly, many came to faith in Christ through his ministry.Hank also answers the following questions:Have you heard of the New Apostolic Reformation? Are IHOP and Bethel Church in Redding associated with it? Ryan - Medicine Hat, AB (3:09)Can you explain the doctrine of predestination? Mary - Lincoln, NE (5:39)When we get to heaven will we remember this lifetime? Wesley - Gilmore, TX (9:44)Is Oneness Pentecostalism and its denial of the Trinity a heresy? Lisa - Richmond, VA (15:34)Could you give me some insight into the teaching of Ray Hagin and this idea of Afrocentrism? Shirley - Garner, NC (21:22)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/13/26), Hank answers the following questions:If the law is done away with, what difference does it make with respect to living righteously? Dale - Omaha, NE (0:57)Is the Book of Revelation figurative? Is some of it literal? Derek - Springfield, MO (5:37)I heard a preacher say that Abraham was not a Jew. Is that right? Ken - LA (15:12)Are deliverance ministries with exorcisms valid and biblically based? David - Grandview, MO (17:47)What do you know about Sozo prayer and Bethel Church? Walter - Edmonton, AB (23:52)

Holly Pivec and Doug Geivett on Two Decades of Tracking the NAR's Apostles and Prophets You walk into a church on Sunday morning. The worship band plays songs you've heard on Christian radio for years. The lyrics feel familiar, uplifting. What you don't realize is that the words you're singing were written to export a specific theology from a single church in Redding, California, one whose leadership claims direct prophetic authority from God. The church is Bethel. The movement behind it is the New Apostolic Reformation. And according to researchers Holly Pivec and Doug Geivett, who have spent over two decades studying this movement from inside Christian scholarship, it represents a radical departure from historic Christianity that is reshaping churches, politics, and millions of lives worldwide. I sat down with Holly and Doug on a recent episode of Cults, Culture & Coercion to discuss their latest book, Reckless Christianity: The Destructive New Teachings and Practices of Bill Johnson, Bethel Church, and the Global Movement of Apostles and Prophets. I've written about the New Apostolic Reformation in The Cult of Trump and interviewed researchers like André Gagné and Frederick Clarkson on these topics. Holly and Doug bring an essential angle: they are committed Christians sounding the alarm from within the faith, grounded in biblical scholarship and philosophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Bios Show Transcript Sixteen years ago, Bethel Church pastor Ben Armstrong allegedly forced a young intern into bed—twice. Instead of firing Armstrong for adult clergy sexual abuse, church leaders labeled the misconduct an “affair.” After a period of “restoration,” he was reinstated and eventually promoted. When the former intern, Sarah, recently went public with her story of abuse, it sparked strong backlash.

In this week's episode, Christians declare that he who is without boot should lick the first soul, JD Vance is NOT allowed to hold the fetus trophy at the March For Life rally, and we'll find out that the Bibleman franchise could too be more cheaply made.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo see us live in San Francisco, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-awful-movies-live-in-san-francisco-california-tickets-1976632374642To buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: scathingnews@gmail.comTo check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show's hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show's sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Headlines:Christian responses to killing in Minneapolis: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/01/christian-conservative-leader-rages-at-presbyterian-church-for-honoring-obscene-renee-good/ and https://x.com/JoelWebbon/status/2015476133773414729, https://x.com/seanfeucht/status/2015201292847902815, and https://x.com/Riley_Gaines_/status/2015192318295290345 and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_deaths_in_ICE_detentionScientist claims to have found the 'exact location of Heaven' in his open letter for Fox News:https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/is-heaven-real-science-may-reveal-where-gods-eternal-kingdom-existshttps://www.unilad.com/community/life/exact-location-heaven-michael-guillen-harvard-462097-20260122The scandal rocking Bethel Church and the world of charismatic Christians: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/the-scandal-rocking-bethel-churchJD Vance gives absurd speech at March For Life anti-choice rally: https://www.christianpost.com/news/jd-vance-abortion-debate-a-question-of-choosing-god-or-paganism.html