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Our guest today is an author and social media content creator who shares messages of prayer, hope and encouragement with his more than 1.4 million followers, Dayne Kamela! Dayne's book, Choose Prayer Not Despair: How to Transform Your Mental Health God's Way tells the story of Dayne's testimony and how he overcame bipolar disorder with prayer! He explains how mental illnesses and struggles are a form of spiritual warfare and why Satan attacks our joy. Hear his encouraging message. Go to the Charisma Media affiliate page to learn more about his book.

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Troy Anderson is a Pulitzer Prize-nominated investigative journalist, five-time #1 bestselling FaithWords, Chosen Books and Salem Books author, founder and president of the Inspire Literary Group, vice president of Battle Ready Ministries, former executive editor of Charisma magazine and Charisma Media and reporter at the Los Angeles Daily News, and a frequent guest on many national and international television and radio shows. He's co-author of the #1 FaithWords/Hachette Book Group bestsellers The Babylon Code (October 2015) and Trumpocalypse (January 2018) and #1 Chosen Books/Baker Publishing Group bestsellers The Military Guide to Armageddon (January 2021) and The Military Guide to Disarming Deception (August 2022). His newest books, Revelation 911(Salem Books), which recently became a #1 bestseller, and Your Mission in God's Army Today we spoke about Donald Trump and his new book the Trump Code. Have previous writers from the 1800's told the story of Donald Trump and predicted what will happen in the future. Troy Anderson https://troyanderson.us/  

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Send us a textIn this episode of Faithful Politics, Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram sit down with Stephen Strang, the founder and CEO of Charisma Media, to talk about his journey as a Christian media mogul. Stephen's been named one of Time Magazine's 25 most influential evangelicals and has interviewed several U.S. presidents. The conversation covers how he started Charisma Magazine back in 1975 during the Charismatic movement and turned it into a major player in Christian publishing.Stephen opens up about the challenges and rewards of leading a faith-based media company, including navigating changes in the industry and staying true to his mission of sharing Christian stories. He shares some personal experiences, like his thoughts on interviewing Donald Trump, why he decided to write books about Trump, and what it's like being a Christian voice in today's divided political climate.The episode also dives into the balance between faith and politics. Stephen talks about how he reconciles supporting Trump, a controversial figure, with his Christian beliefs and how he sees Trump as a leader chosen for this moment in history, flaws and all. He offers a unique perspective on why so many evangelicals back Trump and shares insights on the power of prayer and divine guidance in leadership.Guest Bio:Stephen Strang is the best-selling author of God and Donald Trump, which was brandished by the president at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, in 2018. The founder and CEO of Charisma Media, Strang was voted by Time magazine as one of the twenty-five most influential Evangelicals in America. He has interviewed four US presidents and has been featured on Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, CBN, Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk, The DailyCaller.com, and many Christian outlets. "The Faith Roundtable" is a captivating spinoff from the Faithful Politics podcast, dedicated to exploring the crucial issues facing the church in America today. Hosted by Josh Burtram, this podcast brings together faith leaders, theologians, and scholars for deep, respectful discussions on topics at the heart of American Christianity. From the intersection of faith and public life to urgent matters such as social justice and community engagement, each episode offers insightful conversations Support the showTo learn more about the show, contact our hosts, or recommend future guests, click on the links below: Website: https://www.faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/ Faithful Host: Josh@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Political Host: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Twitter: @FaithfulPolitik Instagram: faithful_politics Facebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcast LinkedIn: faithfulpolitics Subscribe to our Substack: https://faithfulpolitics.substack.com/

Kimberly Moses wears many hats to fulfill the call God has placed on her life as an entrepreneur over several businesses including her own personal brand Rejoice Essentials which promotes the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She is also an insurance agent who is licensed in over 20 states. She also serves as a life coach and mentor to many women. She is also the loving mother of two wonderful children. She is married to Tron. Kimberly has dedicated her life to the work of ministry and to serve others under the call God has placed over her life. Kimberly currently resides in South Carolina. Kimberly is the author of 50 books including her latest book “Walking In His Peace." Her weekly Facebook broadcast is a lifeline of hope encouragement, empowerment and inspiration to people around the world. Kimberly has also been featured on Eternal Life T.V. and had a weekly podcast entitled “Warfare Strategies,” on Charisma Media. Also, she was featured on CBN's Prayer Link. She has hosted a radio broadcast on Glory 98.5 FM encouraging others to believe God for their miracle.

Author Stephen Strang says it's hypocrisy that mainstream media on the left skewers Donald Trump's Evangelical supporters, asking the question, 'How can believers in Jesus Christ support a man known for his philandering?'  Strang, who's also the founder of Charisma Media, says, "Did we hold Lyndon Baines Johnson or John Kennedy or Bill Clinton or a bunch of other people up to that high standard? I don't think so." On this episode of Lighthouse Faith, Strang, who's the author of "God And Donald Trump", and "Trump Aftershock: The President's Seismic Impact On Faith And Culture", talks about Trump's legal woes, now that he's a convicted felon thanks to New York's District Attorney, and why Evangelicals still support him. He points out that when Trump was a New York billionaire Playboy, part of the social scene, attending Chelsea Clinton's wedding, for instance, he was the darling of the press. But when he got serious about life, protecting America's borders, joining the Republican Party, and getting serious about his faith, that's when the media turned on him. Strang is worried that many of the new Evangelicals are engaged in hero worship of Trump, but he says most of Trump's supporters are silent, wanting only the right choice for their communities and the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Huray has dedicated the last two decades to helping people with addictions find freedom. Radically delivered by the Lord Jesus 20 years ago, she is a masters level addiction counselor with degrees in communications and exercise physiology. Her many writings have appeared in local magazines, Steve Bannon's War Room forum, and in Charisma Media publications. She is also the executive director for the Lindell Recovery Network. Prior to entering the field of addiction recovery, Melissa was an on-air radio personality and Emmy award winning news reporter and anchor. But at the time, she was a television news reporter by day, blackout drunk by night – no one suspected that capable and competent Melissa Huray needed alcohol to survive. In spite of her public persona, the squeaky clean girl from small-town Minnesota spent years carousing seedy bars – shockingly drunk with no hope of remembering anything the next day. With surprising candor and raw emotion, her new book, Blackout to Blessing – How the Perfect Love of Jesus Saved Me From the Highway to Hell invites the reader into Melissa's journey through childhood dysfunction, the fleeting relief of alcohol and empty relationships, and the dreadful daily grind familiar to the functional addict. #alcoholism #addiction #addictionawareness #counseling #faith #jesus #inspiration #motivational #melissahuray #highwaytohell #blackout 

Melissa Huray has dedicated the last two decades to helping people with addictions find freedom. Radically delivered by the Lord Jesus 20 years ago, she is a masters level addiction counselor with degrees in communications and exercise physiology. Her many writings have appeared in local magazines, Steve Bannon's War Room forum, and in Charisma Media publications. She is also the executive director for the Lindell Recovery Network. Prior to entering the field of addiction recovery, Melissa was an on-air radio personality and Emmy award winning news reporter and anchor. But at the time, she was a television news reporter by day, blackout drunk by night – no one suspected that capable and competent Melissa Huray needed alcohol to survive. In spite of her public persona, the squeaky clean girl from small-town Minnesota spent years carousing seedy bars – shockingly drunk with no hope of remembering anything the next day. With surprising candor and raw emotion, her new book, Blackout to Blessing – How the Perfect Love of Jesus Saved Me From the Highway to Hell invites the reader into Melissa's journey through childhood dysfunction, the fleeting relief of alcohol and empty relationships, and the dreadful daily grind familiar to the functional addict. #alcoholism #addiction #addictionawareness #counseling #faith #jesus #inspiration #motivational #melissahuray #highwaytohell #blackout 

Dear valued listeners, embark on a journey through the remarkable life of Kimberly Moses, a driven entrepreneur guided by her divine calling. She navigates a realm of diverse roles, from steering multiple successful businesses to championing her personal brand, Rejoice Essentials, dedicated to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As a licensed insurance agent across 20 states, Kimberly's reach and impact are extensive.Beyond her professional prowess, Kimberly embodies the roles of a life coach, mentor to numerous women, devoted mother of two, and loving wife to Tron. Her life's purpose is deeply rooted in ministry work and selfless service, driven by unwavering faith.An accomplished author with 49 published books, including the recent release "The Wounded Leader," Kimberly's influence extends globally through her weekly Facebook broadcasts. These broadcasts are brimming with hope, empowerment, and inspiration, reaching people worldwide.Kimberly's impactful journey has been featured on platforms like Eternal Life T.V., Charisma Media's "Warfare Strategies" podcast, and CBN's Prayer Link, highlighting her commitment to spreading faith-based wisdom and positivity.Moreover, Kimberly's passion for music shines through her collaboration with Prophetess K in the single "You're The One," available on major streaming platforms, with an upcoming album in the works. Tune in to her vibrant radio broadcast on Glory 98.5 FM, where she encourages listeners to believe in miracles.Residing in South Carolina, Kimberly Moses continues to uplift hearts, instill faith, and inspire transformation across various platforms, embodying the essence of her divine calling.Visit her website here: https://www.kimberlyhargraves.com/Store.aspx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Segment 1: Guest Interview with Dr. Stephen E. Strang Today on PIJN News, we interview Dr. Stephen E. Strang, CEO of Charisma Media and author of Trump Aftershock: The President's Seismic Impact on Faith and Culture. Dr. Strang discusses the recent guilty verdict against former President Donald Trump and its implications for the nation. Segment 2: Trump Guilty Verdict A New York jury has found former President Donald Trump guilty on all 34 felony charges of falsifying business records related to hush money payments made before the 2016 presidential election. Trump called the trial “rigged” and “disgraceful.” Sentencing could range from a fine to jail time, but an appeal is likely. Segment 3: Guest Bio - Dr. Stephen E. Strang Stephen E. Strang is the CEO and founder of Charisma Media. His previous book, God and Donald Trump, received over one hundred five-star reviews and was featured on major news networks. Strang has been a key figure among Christian leaders supporting Trump and attended the 2016 election night victory party in New York. Get free alerts at http://PrayInJesusName.org © 2024, Chaplain Gordon James Klingenschmitt, PhD. Airs on NRB TV, Direct TV Ch.378, Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, GoogleTV, Smart TV, iTunes and www.PrayInJesusName.org

This podcast was posted on May 16, 2024.Mike Winger, an Ordained Minister, Bible Teacher and YouTuber, published a 4 1/2hr exposé on YouTube titled “The Victims of Benny Hinn: 30 years of Spiritual Deception”.Charisma Media reached out to Mike for a discussion on discernment, repentance, and the ministry of Benny Hinn. Charisma Media strives to be a unifying agent in the body of Christ.Videos referenced in the interview“The Victims of Benny Hinn: 30 Years of Spiritual Deception”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2Ip_3A32W0Mike's Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@MikeWingerMike's Websitehttps://biblethinker.org/Strang Report interview with Benny HinnPart 1https://youtu.be/f2DyhGQcegQ?si=P1WyvFMWdKYOYNTrPart 2https://youtu.be/87zSp-evtKs?si=LwI6e9V3GKVLp-63

Stephen Strang, CEO/Founder of Charisma Media, joined Fort Wayne's Morning News to discuss the debate proposed by Biden to take on Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy the insight of our special guest, National Security Analyst, NY Times best-selling author and Chairman of ACTforAmerica.org, Brigitte Gabriel! Learn about how you can get involved and make a difference by going to ACTforAmerica.org. Learn how to contact your representatives and sign-up for Action Alerts. Hear what the WHO will be voting on, how the enemies of God and America are influencing our college students, how open borders are destroying our country and why Christians must get to the voting booths. Get her book, RISE at our Charisma Media affiliate on www.jimbakkershow.com.

Join James Lasher with Charisma Media as he delves into the aftermath of the Great American Eclipse of 2024. Discover the intriguing theories and messages that emerged before and after the eclipse. Subscribe now for more insightful discussions on celestial events! Clip used from Bishop Alan Didio sermon - Link https://www.youtube.com/live/VsTUIB52In8?si=_Kc_ywb_tjFmLUtj @EncounterTodayTV

In this thought-provoking video, Abby Trivett of Charisma Media takes a deep dive into the signs of the end times, aligning current global events with biblical prophecies from Matthew 24 and beyond. From wars and epidemics to blood moons and the significance of the red heifer, Abby connects the dots between today's headlines and ancient scriptures. Discover the importance of the Great Commission during these troubling times and learn why now, more than ever, is the moment to strengthen your faith. Whether you're wondering about the signs in the heavens or the rising deception in our world, this video provides a biblical perspective on navigating these last days with hope and determination.

The Jim Bakker Show welcomes Pastor Benny Tate, senior pastor of Rock Springs Church in Milner, Georgia. Pastor Tate and the panel discuss his book Unlimited: Experiencing the Fullness of God's Power in Your Life. Pastor Tate answers questions about the Holy Spirit including “Who is He?” and “How does He work in our lives?”. Hear how if you don't have a relationship with the Holy Spirit, you're living beneath your privileges! Learn how important a relationship is with the Holy Spirit as demonstrated in the bible and according to the Word of God. See the Charisma Media affiliate on the Jim Bakker Show website.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Simon Roche is the spokesman for Suidlanders of South Africa, the world's largest independent civil defence organisation. Suidlanders was constituted under the specific provisions of the 1977 protocols additional to the Geneva Conventions of 1949 which allow for identifiable ethnic groups to prepare to defend themselves (in lawful ways) in the event of a perceived threat to themselves as an ethnic group. Suidlanders is devoted to preparing to protect the white Afrikaner people. X: @SimonRoche17 GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Troy Anderson is a Pulitzer Prize-nominated investigative journalist, #1 bestselling FaithWords/Hachette author of The Babylon Code and Trumpocalypse, #1 bestselling Chosen Books author of The Military Guide to Armageddon and The Military Guide to Disarming Deception, former executive editor of Charisma magazine and Charisma Media and reporter at the Los Angeles Daily News, and a frequent guest on many radio and television networks, including Newsmax TV, Daystar TV, CBN News and Jewish Voice with Jonathan Bernis. He writes for Reuters, Newsmax, Townhall and other media outlets. He's the founder and president of the Inspire Literary Group and Inspire PR Agency, executive editor of The Return International, vice president and COO of Battle Ready Ministries, founder and editor in chief of Prophecy Investigators, and co-host of FrontLine.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Troy Anderson is a Pulitzer Prize-nominated investigative journalist, #1 bestselling FaithWords/Hachette author of The Babylon Code and Trumpocalypse, #1 bestselling Chosen Books author of The Military Guide to Armageddon and The Military Guide to Disarming Deception, former executive editor of Charisma magazine and Charisma Media and reporter at the Los Angeles Daily News, and a frequent guest on many radio and television networks, including Newsmax TV, Daystar TV, CBN News and Jewish Voice with Jonathan Bernis. He writes for Reuters, Newsmax, Townhall and other media outlets. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Charles Marino is the CEO of Sentinel Security Solutions. You can find his book, "Terrorists at the Border: The Unconventional Threat to America" on Amazon. GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Joe Flynn is a Political Advisor. 

Guest Bios Show Transcript A bombshell report on the alleged “affair” between popular worship leaders Kevin Prosch and Misty Edwards published by The Roys Report sent shock waves through the charismatic Christian community. How could two people, who ushered so many into the presence of God, sin in such an egregious way? But were they both consensual partners? Or, was Kevin, an admitted sexual predator, the abuser? And was Misty his victim? To consider such questions, Baylor University professor Dr. David Pooler, an expert on adult clergy sexual abuse, joins Julie Roys for this challenging but crucial discussion. They examine the difficult story of these two worship leaders in light of this often-misunderstood issue. Adult clergy sexual abuse (ACSA) is when someone in spiritual authority intentionally uses their role, position, and power to exploit someone else sexually. Is this what happened here? Misty claims she's not a victim. And Kevin was not in a formal role of authority over Misty. But he was more than 20 years older than her. Past articles reveal Misty admired Kevin's songs and his intimate style of leading worship. And Kevin also has a history of sexual predation. Also, in 1999, Prosch admitted to a series of “adulterous” relationships, describing his advances with women in ways that sound abusive. He wrote, “I committed adultery and used my gifting to manipulate the women involved. I pursued women, not only sexually but also emotionally and always for my own selfish gain and personal pleasure.” Regarding Misty, she has spent the last 25 years in what is increasingly being exposed as a manipulative and sexually abusive environment at the International House of Prayer Kansas City, or IHOPKC. Follow the shocking revelations concerning IHOPKC founder Mike Bickle and the ministry's response at this link. Many questions surround what happened with Misty and Kevin. Drawing from his extensive research on adult clergy sexual abuse, Dr. Pooler gives insight into these complex issues. Julie also addresses criticisms of her reporting, explaining the struggle of how to report this story, the ethics of journalism, and how this report helps shed light on the larger narrative. Guests Dr. David Pooler Dr. David Pooler is Professor and Director of the Adult Clergy Sexual Abuse; Advocacy and Research Collaborative at Baylor University in the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work. As a national expert on Adult Clergy Sexual Abuse, he brings insights about this phenomenon through research and his clinical practice with survivors. Dr. Pooler has a B.A. in psychology and religion from Lee University and earned the MSW and Ph.D in Social Work at the University of Louisville. He is married to Cheryl, who is also a faculty member in the School of Social Work at Baylor, and they have two adult daughters.  Show Transcript SPEAKERSDAVID POOLER, Julie Roys Julie Roys  00:03Our bombshell report on the alleged affair between popular worship leaders Kevin Prosch and Misty Edwards sent shockwaves through the charismatic Christian community. How could two people who ushered so many into the presence of God, sin in such an egregious way? But were both of them consensual partners? Or was Kevin, an admitted sexual predator, the abuser? And was Misty his victim? Welcome to The Roys Report, a podcast dedicated to reporting the truth and restoring the church. I’m Julie Roys, and today we’re going to discuss not just our report on Kevin and Misty, but the often-misunderstood issue of adult clergy sexual abuse. This is when someone in spiritual authority intentionally uses their role, position, and power to exploit someone else sexually. Is this what happened with Kevin and Misty? Kevin was not in any formal role of authority over Misty, but he was more than 20 years older than her. And we know from published articles that Misty admired Kevin’s songs and his intimate style of leading worship. Kevin also has a history of sexual predation. As I reported in 1999, Prosch admitted to a series of adulterous relationships. Yet when you hear the way he described those relationships, they sound abusive. Prosch writes, and I quote, I committed adultery and used my gifting to manipulate the women involved. I pursued women not only sexually but also emotionally and always for my own selfish gain and personal pleasure. The very gift God gave me to bless others with, I used to manipulate and seduce these women. We also know that Misty has spent the last 25 years in what is increasingly being exposed as a manipulative and sexually abusive environment at the International House of Prayer or IHOP in Kansas City. And if you haven’t been following the shocking revelations concerning IHOP founder Mike Bickle, I encourage you to go to the investigations tab at my website, JULIEROYS.COM. And there we have all of our stories on IHOP easily accessible.   Julie Roys  02:10 Well, again, there are a lot of questions surrounding what happened with Misty and Kevin, our reporting on Misty and Kevin, and this whole issue of adult clergy sexual abuse. And joining me for this discussion is a well-known expert on the topic, Dr. David Pooler. Dr. Pooler is a professor at Baylor University who’s done extensive research on adult clergy sexual abuse, and I’m so looking forward to speaking further with him about this topic.   Julie Roys  02:36 But first, I’d like to thank the sponsors of this podcast, Judson University, and Marquardt of Barrington. If you’re looking for a top ranked Christian University, providing a caring community and an excellent college experience, Judson University is for you. Judson is located on 90 acres, just 40 miles west of Chicago in Elgin, Illinois. The school offers more than 60 majors, great leadership opportunities and strong financial aid. Plus you can take classes online as well as in person. Judson University is shaping lives that shaped the world. For more information, just go to JUDONU.EDU. Also, if you’re looking for a quality new or used car, I highly recommend my friends at Marquardt of Barrington. Marquardt is a Buick GMC dealership where you can expect honesty, integrity, and transparency. That’s because the owners there Dan and Kurt Marquardt are men of integrity. To check them out, just go to BUYACAR123.COM.   Julie Roys  03:39 Well again, joining me is Dr. David Pooler, a professor at the Diana R Garland School of Social Work at Baylor University. Dr. Pooler has more than 15 years of social work practice experience and has done extensive work among at risk and abused children. But most pertinent to our discussion today is the research he’s done on adult clergy sexual abuse and his desire to develop healthy church congregations. So Dr. Pooler, welcome, and thanks so much for joining me.   DAVID POOLER 04:09 I am super glad to be here. It’s a real privilege and an honor that I get to talk about something that really matters.   Julie Roys  04:15 Now it does matter, and I just so appreciate your interest in abuse, but also in the way that I first met you at the RESTORE Conference, which to me, I was just kind of blown away when I saw you had signed up for it. I’m like, Oh, my goodness, Dr. Pooler is coming and, and he should be teaching, I should be like sitting under him. And yet you came just to learn and observe, and I just appreciate that.   DAVID POOLER 04:38 I did. I wanted to be around people that it’s almost like the folks that show up that RESTORE  are sort of my people if that makes sense. It’s sort of a hodgepodge of people who have been injured and wounded and are still finding their way and wanting things to be better and on some level looking for church reform, right and in ways that we often aren’t thinking about reform. And so I do think that this whole topic of adult clergy sexual abuse kind of sits in this strange place of the church just does not know what to do with. But yet there’s a lot of room for hope and healing and change to occur. That’s what I’m devoting my life to do.   Julie Roys  05:24 Well, I appreciate that. After we published this article on Kevin Prosch and Misty Edwards on what I had termed in the article an affair, and I know that’s a very questionable word, given the context of everything, but you reached out to me, just with some concerns, some questions, and just in such a gracious manner, and we were able to have a zoom call about that. And as we’re having this call, I’m thinking, this is such a profitable conversation, I want to make this public. And so I invited you to do this podcast with me. I think this is going to be outstanding, and I appreciate just your demeanor in coming to me about that. But let me just, instead of me trying to paraphrase you, what were some of the concerns that you had with the article and with even how things were presented?   DAVID POOLER 06:12 Sure. When I read it, just in my study of adult clergy sexual abuse, I could immediately tell there was so much more than could be reported on there. These abusive systems and when I say abuse of systems where we have sort of a patriarchal leader, sort of men are elevated, and we have an issue around clericalism, where it’s elevating the priorities and needs of certain leaders to the exclusion of others. Anyway, but when I read the term affair and I’m like, for there to actually be an affair, there would have to be consent, people would have to be on equal power levels. And I’m like, I wonder if that’s really the case here. So I had issues with the term affair, because one of the things that’s really interesting is that there are 14 states that actually criminalize, have state statutes, where a pastoral leader if they abuse an adult under their care, they can be charged with a crime. In some states, it’s a misdemeanor, and some it’s a felony. California is a current state where there’s legislation happening right now, that’s going to be going through this session, where clergy will be added to the list of other helping professions around that. So I had issues with the term affair, primarily. And I also just was a little worried, too, that we could end up doing some victim blaming in this particular story, blaming Misty as if she’s completely complicit. And again, I’m just wondering, to what extent was position authority, the nature of the relationship, the gender? Are those things leveraged, exploited in this long history? I know Misty has been a part of that movement for years. And what way has she been, you know, her thinking has been sort of distorted, and shifted to come alongside and support leaders no matter what, and protect them at the exclusion of her own self and her own needs? There’s so much more complexity and nuance with this. And thankfully, your response was just amazing and led to this opportunity. Because in a sense, the article then gave an opportunity for a deeper, more meaningful conversation that can expand this and get more people talking about what is adult clergy sexual abuse? can pastors abuse adults and people under their care? even another minister under their care? My research with a resounding yes to all of that. And I’ve seen many cases where there has been a positional leader under another leader who actually is abused. And I’ve seen the system’s hold them equally accountable and like, but that’s not okay. And if you’ll allow me, I’ll share a little bit about what has framed my thinking around power and consent. And some of that actually has to do with the secular world. The secular world is way ahead of where the church is, quite frankly, when it looks at power differentials and consent, in relationships, interpersonal relationships, where there’s a lot of connection, and there’s a lot at stake. For example, with a therapist or a doctor, or a nurse, or my profession, a social worker. And so we have boards that guide our behavior. And so in no situation, would there ever be a case whereas a social worker, I had a sexual connection or relationship with someone that I was working with, and it would never be called consensual it never happened, because it would be clearly labeled as misconduct and inappropriate.   DAVID POOLER 09:42 So not only could I lose my license as a social worker, I would then be held accountable. Generally, every state has a state statute or law to hold a helping professional accountable. Again, that’s where ministry is so far behind, and I honestly think it’s interesting our separation of church and state is actually part of the problem. Because what happens is the church has just not been forced to keep up with evolving new ways of thinking about power, and consent, and relationships and boundaries. And that really, it’s always the person with more power, it’s their job and responsibility to delineate what a healthy relationship is going to be. It’s their responsibility to outline the boundaries, it’s their responsibility to maintain boundaries. But yet in the church, we have done so much victim blaming. A pastoral leader is sexual with someone that is dependent on them, and then they blame that person and says, Yeah, they just did this, that or the other. A lot of the purity culture stuff, a lot of our rape culture, quite frankly, in this society, and just, Oh, what was she wearing? What was she doing? She must have been the temptress, those kinds of things. So that sort of sets the stage for this conversation about adult clergy sexual abuse.   Julie Roys  11:04 And I don’t disagree with you on one thing that you just said. And in fact, I think my first introduction to adult clergy sexual abuse was hearing Lori Anne Thompson’s story. And if you don’t know Lori Anne’s story, she was one of the victims of Ravi Zacharias. And the way that she was manipulated, the way he found out her past abuse, and then used that to basically become a father figure. And then to exploit that, to get her to do something that she would not have normally done. But it was so predatory. It was so abusive, and I could see it once I heard the story. It was like, Oh, my goodness, of course. And we’ve had entire podcast we’ve done on this, I did one with Katie Roberts, who was, you know, in a similar type situation, and now she started an entire organization, helping adult victims of adult clergy sexual abuse. And so this is something I’m familiar with. And so if somebody asked me, do I think Misty Edwards was a victim? I would say, absolutely, 100 percent, I think she was a victim. What I found difficult with this story, normally, the victim in the stories that I report, is the source. It’s the person who comes to me with their story, and says, will you please report this story for me of this person that harmed me? Here I have a situation first time ever, honestly, where I have somebody coming to me, who is saying she’s not a victim. And I’m having to deal with a very complex story where there were two stories in this particular case; one, which was I referred to as the other secret because you couldn’t tell one story without having that story, because they were intertwined. But I didn’t tell that story, because it involved what to me was very clearly what you just described, it was abuse. And I wasn’t going to tell that story out of respect for the victim, because it was clearly abuse. With Kevin and Misty, again, my opinion, it was abuse. And so now I felt like it was one of those situations where you have two competing virtues and values. So on one hand, as an advocate, your highest commitment is to the victim, right? You’re there to protect the victim, the survivor, right? As a journalist, your responsibility is to protect the public, it is to serve the public interest. So you have two people, Kevin Prosch and Misty Edwards. Both have very large platforms. I didn’t know I’ll be honest; I didn’t know Misty before I started reporting on IHOP and then I discovered she has a global following. She has recorded seven albums with I don’t know if they’re all with 4Runner Music. I think most of them are which is IHOP’s label. And you have Kevin Prosch who, even though he has a past, he confessed these adulterous relationships which when honestly, when you read about them, they sound like they were abused, because he clearly used his position and power in these cases. I don’t know whether any were congregants at his church or not. But certainly he has a predatory pattern and likely was abused in these cases.   Julie Roys  14:09 But again, you have two people in positions of power, at least ostensibly, right? And you have Misty who’s on the executive leadership team at IHOP, which is their highest level of leadership. You have her saying she’s gonna go to Israel and go serve in prayer houses there. And I know that people are emulating her worship style – a worship style that frankly, she got from Kevin, she talks about this romantic worship this intimate worship. I was in the Vineyard movement; parts of that I agree with it and parts of it, I go, this is like getting a little icky. And so I think there were just so many factors and then having on top of it. You have someone like Brent Steeno, who’s a former IHOP staffer who’s saying I was abused in this I was harmed because I was smeared by these folks. There were just these complex dynamics and as a journalist, I felt and I know a lot of people were like, there’s a number of journalists who got this story and didn’t report it. Actually, from what I’ve heard from Brent. Judy at the Star, for example, Casey Stars done some excellent work on this. Just hadn’t figured out how to report it. But from journalistically she was like, That was a good story. And I didn’t hear that directly from her. But I’m just as a journalist, again, I felt a responsibility to the public to report this story, because they were two public figures. And because and why didn’t I report it as abuse? Were there some red flags there? Did Kevin have a predatory pattern? Yes, he had a predatory pattern. Was he a celebrity? And did she look up to him? Yes, but the argument can be made, she was just as big a celebrity as he was. There was an age differential, but we can’t automatically say that because there was an age differential. That was.   DAVID POOLER 15:55 Yeah, that was abuse, right?   Julie Roys  15:56 You can’t do that. And then, and then you have just this blackmail element to the story, which clearly when there’s blackmail, that’s abuse. That happened in my understanding five years into the relationship. So it definitely became coercive,  but I’ll be honest, I didn’t know whether I could even report the blackmail aspect of this story, because I have one witness telling me that she said it was blackmail, and I have one text that seems to support that where she said she wishes she could destroy all the devices. But it was pretty circumstantial. And I’m glad I reported it, because I wanted to put the clues in there to folks that they could look at that and say, whoa, wait, this was not okay. But at the same time, journalistically, I just felt like my hands were tied in this particular case.   Julie Roys  16:47 Now, having said that, could I have done it better? Could I do it better? I’m always open to that. Yeah. And that’s why you have these kinds of conversations afterwards to say, okay, how can we do this better? I’ll just give you a chance to reflect on that.   DAVID POOLER 17:01 The thing that really stands out to me that’s worthy of discussion on this is her reporting that she’s not a victim. And I think that’s worth taking a deeper dive into, because I’ve met survivors at various points along their healing journey, and many early on, would not call themselves a victim, on some level. They would blame themselves, possibly, but not see themselves as a victim, certainly not understand that they were being abused. Like, how should I say this, it would cause so much cognitive dissonance if they’re not along in their healing journey, or don’t have a name for what’s going on. Because, honestly, to come to grips with the fact that I had been harmed and injured to that level, by someone that I had trusted my life with, my spiritual life with my mediator, if you will, with God. And I’ve trusted that and to come to a deep and abiding realization that I had been betrayed and exploited, and sexually used and potentially sexually assaulted by this person? That’s like too much. But what I’ve noticed is that along the healing journey, as the awakening and awareness happens, they can then point back and say, absolutely, I was a victim. So that’s one of the big unknowns with Missy’s journey. Six months from now, two years from now, will the story be different? Will she then say, yes, indeed, I was a victim, and here’s how I was victimized, and here’s how I was injured. But most of the instincts of people is to protect their abusers, to protect the church because they’ve been socialized to do that. It’s almost like if this gets out, or it’s known that we’ve, of course, the perpetrators would use the word affair, if we’ve had an affair that would cause people to fall away from the Lord and leave. So they feel this enormous amount of responsibility to protect the institution, to protect the leader, to protect their abuser. And, of course, to me, that’s one of the big question marks at play in the story with Misty.   Julie Roys  19:08 And interestingly, I had a number of conversations with Misty some on the record some off the record, some I can’t talk about, but I will say right before I published the story, I called Misty, and I told her, I know that you don’t believe you’re a victim. I believe you are. And I also told her, I’m not going to report the one thing that we didn’t report, because it would to me expose a victim. That’s their story to come forward with if they want to. But we had those discussions, and it was just, it was heartbreaking to me personally. Misty’s one of the most tragic figures in this whole story, and if you know anything about what’s happened with her and I think a larger context that I couldn’t tell in this story, your heart can’t help but break for Misty and this whole situation.   Julie Roys  19:58 One thing that’s challenging for me too though is, as a reporter, I have to report what people tell me. So if somebody says they’re not a victim, I have to say that person says they’re not a victim. And I know too as advocates, and this whole advocate space is a little bit like the wild West right now. We have some people that are really trained. I spoke of Lori Anne Thompson, she’s someone that went and got her master’s degree is very educated on real advocacy and how to come alongside people. But I remember at our 2022 RESTORE conference, she talked about advocates speaking for victims, and victims often say, speak for me, because I have no voice. And she’s like, Excuse me, unless you’re dead, you have a voice. You have a voice, and the job of advocates is to come alongside the victim, and allow the victim to tell their story, not to put words in their mouth or to tell them their story for them. And so it becomes very challenging when you have someone who’s maybe they’re living in an alternate reality, where they have taken blame for something they shouldn’t take blame for, or they have seen this in a certain context, where they see protecting the legacy of someone that you go, are you kidding me? protecting the legacy of this person, who’s an abuser? Why would you want to protect that legacy?   Julie Roys  21:14 But how can we, as a reporter, I have certain rules I have to abide by. As advocates, there’s a little more leeway. But how can we be helpful in this stage with people who, and right now I’m sure Misty is representative of an awful lot of people who may have been victimized by a system or by a person that don’t see themselves as victims?   DAVID POOLER 21:37 Helping people move from victim to survivor is huge. But I feel like I did something wrong, I’m really not a victim, I participated in this, right? Believe it or not, I actually still have some control. That’s one of the things I’ve noticed as a clinician. But when I say I’ve actually been victimized, that means I literally could have done nothing to stop it. It’s like it literally happened. I am powerless. That doesn’t mean their powerless going forward. But just the acknowledgement of the nature of the wounding and the injury, was this was totally done to me by someone else. And I think that’s really hard for people. For Misty and/or lots of other people in that sort of space, right? And I think part of it is having conversations like this, being able to have an adequate definition of adult clergy sexual abuse, to actually say, hey, it’s when a leader uses their power position, their authority to basically gain access sexually to someone under their care, or that they’re working with or supporting in some way. That person is dependent on them in some way. And they use that dependence as a way to be sexual with them. That’s adult clergy sexual abuse. And interestingly if someone’s 16, or 20, there’s nothing magical that happens when someone is 18. The same tactic someone uses to groom and exploit a 15 year old is the same that they would use to groom and exploit and be sexual with someone who’s 25. It’s the same dynamics. And so uncovering those dynamics, talking about how people are groomed, because that’s the thing, abusive leaders use the language, the culture, Bible verses, and even their authority, their pastoral authority, God is in this. So the Holy Spirit has told me; they use all that language to gain sexual access to somebody. And then when you look at that, it’s just grotesque, right? It’s predatory on the deepest level. Being able to just honestly have the conversation for the church to say, this is indeed happening in our midst. And we have very little in place to detect abusive people. We have almost nothing set up within our religious structures where people can go to report it, or a system that’s going to listen to it or believe the person.   DAVID POOLER 23:56 In my research, one of the things that’s most damaging, actually, to survivors is the church response. If that makes sense. It’s not just the nature of the injury itself. But it’s the way the institution fails to respond adequately, by believing them and supporting them and validating them and helping them get help, and then holding the abusive leader accountable or removing them from ministry or out of the way so they can’t harm anybody else. They we just tend to continue to elevate the abusive person and shove the victim right out the door, right? In the playbook of the evangelical world, but I’ll be honest, it’s beyond the evangelical world. I mean, there’s a case I’m involved with right now, where I’m going to be an expert witness, if you will, and it’s a much more progressive denomination. But the narrative is the same, oh, it was consensual. And it clearly was not. We really have a problem. And I’ll give you just a quick statistic. This is really old, but Diana Garland’s research going back to a study in 2009. She actually looked at what percentage of women who regularly attend church had an unwanted sexual advance from their church leader, and the unwanted sexual advance was framed in such a way, that it would be clearly wrong, if someone found out they would really have concerns about what had happened. But if you extrapolate this out to the average sized church and sort of the gender makeup of your average sized church. So if you take an average sized Church of 400, there would be seven women in every church of 400, in the United States, where this has happened. So again, it’s about 3%. So it’s not a huge amount, right? But it’s also something that we have to take very seriously. It is indeed happening. And I would say every church has someone who’s experienced some version of sexual exploitation or harassment by a church leader. We can have every year we do domestic violence months and things, but we ought to celebrate and honor those people who’ve been injured by clergy and say, you are among us. You are here. We care about you. We care about your experiences, and we know you’ve been injured within the church. And we’re doing something about it instead of just ignoring the problem.   Julie Roys  26:13 Well in this environment that you’re describing, where obviously we have predators, obviously, I’ll say allegedly, but it’s been certainly we have so many victims right now, or alleged victims that have come forth and said, Mike Bickle abused me, started when I was 14, or 15, or 19, depending on the particular story. But this seems like a man who was a serial predator, and preyed on the women that were under him, and had this persona of being hearer, and God spoke directly to him. And the angel Gabriel showed up, how could you possibly question this man of God? And then you have this whole history, this prophetic history, that seems like it was almost put on the level of Scripture. Like, you can’t question this history, like, this is what’s happened. And it was really so grandiose. I’m reading this, and I’m going, Whoa, like, Why didn’t red flags go up? And yet I heard from somebody recently who was like, yeah, it probably would have but he was accepted in mainstream evangelicalism, which to me is a whole other discussion. Like, why did nobody see that this was a problem? These are really grandiose things that he is claiming and stating very early on, and selling to impressionable young adults, men and women who are a part of this.   Julie Roys  27:30 But let’s talk about specifically at some place like IHOP where, and I’m not gonna say that abuse happens more at charismatic churches than non-charismatic, I’ve seen plenty at non charismatic. But I have to say, when you think that your leader is like God, in direct line with God, and you have this Moses model of leading, which is really an Old Testament, I won’t get into all of that. But I mean, this idea that God speaks to  your pastor like he spoke to Moses, and now he’s the Prophet and the word for you, or he’s the apostle and the word for you. And again, I see in the New Testament, a totally different thing where the gifts are available to everyone. There isn’t like one person who has a direct line to God. We all have a direct line to God in that sense. But speak to this particular system. What, again, we’re outsiders, although you are in the Church of God, which started with Assemblies of God, right? And the two were very connected.   DAVID POOLER 28:24 Same origins. Yeah, around the turn of the last century.   Julie Roys  28:27 Okay. And I was in Vineyard. There’s a lot that I absolutely love about charismatic denominations, and I love about the charismatic movement, and I’m not a Cessationist. But at the same time, I do think there are some things that are particular to these systems that can lend themselves to this kind of clergy sexual abuse.   DAVID POOLER 28:48 Absolutely. Yeah. Where I literally go back to is the clericalism. again. And I think it can be heightened in spaces like this, where you have a central charismatic leader, whose authority is almost unquestioned. Because what ends up happening is there’s a high level of dependence on everyone upon what they say, and what they do. What they say is okay, what they say is not okay. And it’s a diminishing of power among everyone else around their sense of personal agency, their ability to think critically, ask questions, dissent, push back, right? So none of that is tolerated. So when a system like that, if that leader crosses the line and wants to be sexual and says, it’s God’s will, no one’s gonna question, right? I mean, the system is set up to sort of make perfect victims; that it’s not just the IHOP system. There’s plenty of others, but we’re talking about that it literally sets people up to be exploited and victimized. I don’t mean to oversimplify it, but that’s it in a nutshell right there. And so one of the things I suggest in my research is a much deeper level of power sharing between leadership and laity, or congregants., right? A much more robust way of holding people accountable.   DAVID POOLER 30:12 The other thing I’ve struggled with is, so how do congregants benefit from clericalism? They don’t have to do as much work, they don’t have to do as much critical thinking, they don’t have to be at the table, being My Brother’s Keeper, really. They get to sort of offload all of that responsibility on to the leader. And the fact is, that’s not a great system. We need a much better system where people are empowered in congregations to really all be concerned about abuse, all be concerned about exploitation, and flip it to the other side to be concerned about flourishing, and well-being. And how do we have a really healthy congregation, right? Then if everyone’s really not at the table talking about that, and one leader is trying to tell you what a healthy thing is? You’re probably not. It’s probably going away off into the ditch, which is what we’ve actually seen had been happening at IHOP for years. There were people being injured and torn up and ground up under the machinery of this institution, right? In a sense people waylaid and victimized for years. And it just finally came to light. Because any dissent anyone speaking up or questioning or trying to bring it to light would have immediately been pushed out of the system. The system wouldn’t tolerate that.   Julie Roys  30:12 I’m trying to figure out how though, like when you’re in a system like that, I mean, you read the Scripture, it’s pretty clear. I mean, you have someone like Mike Bickle married, clearly shouldn’t be engaging in outside sexual activity. And yet, if you’re the recipient of his sexual advances, how do you put that dissonance together? And, and I know people are pushing back and saying, Well, okay, how did they not know that this was wrong? Or why when you’re in a system like that, what happens just psychologically, to put these two seemingly contradictory things together? How do you do that?   DAVID POOLER 32:09 Yeah. So honestly, your question gets at the grooming process. And what I’ve noticed with these predatory folks is they start creating a culture where more physical touch is okay. And most of the predators will test the people out, they’ll do a prolonged hug or other things. And they do this over months and months. And eventually, I can’t tell you how many times this happened. It would be so interesting to find out how many folks that I have this happened to, they’ll be like, Can I kiss your hand? and then can I kiss your neck? And then eventually, it’s a kiss on the lips. So it’s not just, you know, the adage of the frog boiling in the water; you don’t just drop them in the boiling water, it jumps out, or whatever. You slowly turn it up. These predatory folks have mastered grooming, and they will slowly blur and break boundaries over months and sometimes even years until they finally have the person have full access to them. And they’ll use whatever playbook they need, including the things I just talked about. But again, adding in the Scripture and those things. So by the time the person is, if you will, actually being sexual with the leader, they’re no longer trusting their intuition. So anytime someone’s intuition said something’s wrong, right? That’s the other thing about those systems is that intuition is tossed out like your gut reaction, that something is wrong, is squashed over and over and over to the point it doesn’t work anymore. So you don’t trust yourself at all. You’ve been socialized to trust the leader and their perspective.   DAVID POOLER 33:36 So in a sense, that’s how that dissonance occurs, its slowly broken down over time. So by the time sexual activity is actually happening, even though the person so honestly, the victim is actually I’ve heard this so many times, they literally feel insane. They  feel completely insane. Like, this can’t be okay, but yet, I’m being told it’s okay. What is wrong with me? It is an internal sort of soul injury of dissonance that’s ripping them apart. But yet they’ve been taught to conform, to stay in church and to keep trusting the leader no matter what because, of course, they know what they’re doing. God has called them, and God is in charge of this. All these things that get used to injure people. And this is the stuff we’ve got to really be talking about. In fact, I actually have a doctoral student right now. We’re working on a paper right now to identify the grooming tactics. So what we hope to do is spit in the soup of the playbook of predators, quite frankly, so that their playbook doesn’t work anymore. Maybe they’ll come up with new tactics, but at least the ones that have been regularly used and the survivors I’ve interviewed that won’t be accessible anymore. We’ll know how they do it. And so that when someone sees a leader doing something or saying something, they can trust their intuition that this information is now actually out for the public to consume and use to inform them to be, in a sense, a better citizen or a better participant or a better congregate, talk about this in the secular world, sort of the non-protecting bystander. We have so much of that going on right now in the church, where it’s like, I see something, I wonder, is that okay? Or when the pastor did that? But we’re just taught to where we don’t protect, we don’t intervene, we just stay back. Because that behavior of getting in and getting it messy, we don’t like that. But I honestly think that kind of messiness, and questioning, critical thinking is a part of what actually would make our churches way healthier.   Julie Roys  35:38 The problem is, you’re not allowed to question. If you say there is a problem, then you are the problem. I’ve interviewed so many people from IHOP, who said, Yeah, I would see women go into Mike’s office and spend an inordinate amount of time and like we didn’t have access to Mike like that. But why did these women who weren’t even necessarily very high up in the organization, were going into his office and spending all this time? Why are there locks on the inside of the office? Some of these things that are just bizarre, but he had ways of dealing with that. And I’m sure with his victims, when I’ve heard this from victims who thought they were in love their abuser, think they’re in love with their abuser. And then also think like with Ravi, it was like, you can’t expose me I need this because I’m under so much pressure. And I’m just human. And if I don’t have this kind of support from you, then I just can’t function and you’re critical to my functioning. And if you say anything, then oh, do you want to bring down the whole apologetics movement, or in this case, the whole prayer movement? You want that to be on you that you’ve just brought that all down? Even now, people are protecting the prayer movement. They’re protecting Mike’s legacy. They’re protecting something that has been shown to be fraudulent, not that the whole prayer movement is fraudulent. But certainly, whatever requires Mike Bickle as its foundation is not legitimate.   Julie Roys  37:00 What does a bystander do, though, and these are my sources that I talk to almost every day, right? And Brent in the story was a bystander, right? He’s a bystander, but he wasn’t just a bystander, if you believe his story, and I obviously did believe his story. Misty divulged a lot of these things to him, but then also confines him to secrecy. Like all of a sudden now, I remember when I was in youth ministry, when people would be like, I’m going to tell you something, but I don’t want you to tell anybody else. And I’d be like, no. Timeout timeout. You know, if there are certain things if you tell me, I’m responsible to tell somebody else. I’m trusting that you’re telling me because you trust me. And I will try to be trustworthy, but that trustworthiness may mean that I have to tell somebody about what you’re going to tell me. Let me just put that out there ground rules before you tell me anything further. Here’s Brent in this situation, though. Now he’s stuck with this secret. And what does he do? It’s ripping him up. It’s destroying him. What does he do? And what do bystanders do, or witnesses do in a situation where they see abuse? And if they come forward, as in this case, and this is a whole other dynamic too which maybe a follow up question to this is when the victim becomes part of the abusive system and begins harming other people? But what do you do as a bystander in that situation?   DAVID POOLER 38:20 Yeah, yeah, the complications are built into all of this. There’s not a pass, there’s not the one thing that you’re supposed to do. But I do think staying silent is not okay. And doing nothing is not okay. We have to do something. And I do think many people who bring up or confront a system where there’s a lot of power held in one person, or bring up something that’s of a major concern, they’re going to get injured by that system, because that system is protecting itself. And it’s protecting the power and the control that it has. And part of it is when someone’s bringing up something or pointing out something that’s wrong, or where there’s injury, it’s a threat to the system, if the system is that unhealthy, and it is abusive, it’s we don’t want to get found out. Yeah, so there’s no simple answer other than Yeah, I think people are going to have to take the risk and put their own neck out for someone else. Again, so anytime you stand up for someone who’s being injured, the likelihood of you being injured, too, is very high. It takes courage.   Julie Roys  39:29 It is and so often they do what they’re told to do in the church, which is go to your leaders within your organization. And sadly, those leaders within the organization they’ve been groomed to protect. And so they are going to as you say, they’re going to harm you. And people often say who made you judge and jury as journalists where we report on a lot of the stories? For one I’m not judge and jury. I report the facts. You’re the judge and jury. You are.   DAVID POOLER 39:59 Yeah. people make sense of what you’re reporting. Yeah,   Julie Roys  40:01 That’s right. I report the facts, you make sense of it. And I wish we didn’t have to exist. I wish the church had some sort of structures in place to police itself. And it does in some denominations. They don’t seem to be working very well, these structures that we have in place. I hope at some point, we at least I love that there’s 14 states where adult clergy sexual abuse is a crime as it should be. I hope that more states are like this. But it seems to me at the very least, there should be some sort of professional, just like when you’re a doctor, or therapist or whatever, there aren’t professional standards. I know, as a journalist, there are professional standards. You can go and read them, where the society professional journalists have put it out. This is what we adhere to, this is what we do. And we have to adhere to them. And if you don’t, then you can be disqualified. Do we need to get some system in place for licensing pastors?   DAVID POOLER 40:58 Wouldn’t that be great? The fact is, I think there is no way probably even in my lifetime that our society we can get there. Because currently what we have are different denominations that have varying ways of here’s the education that you know, some denominations might require having a Master of Divinity for ordination, some might require nothing. You can have a high school diploma or not even and go through a process. And you can get a ministerial ordination certificate online for free. It is the absolute Wild West, a completely unregulated space. Even though I agree, ideally, in an ideal world, absolutely, we should. But again, that’s the very nature of the question is why we have such a huge problem in our religious institutions right now is because of our lack of accountability. And so many people with power surround themselves by Yes men, yes women, yes people, right? who aren’t going to hold them accountable, who are just a part of that system of control and power and money. I mean, I don’t want to be too cynical. But I also want to be incredibly realistic. There are way too many leaders, if you will, doing what they do because it’s unregulated. They’re free to do whatever they want to do. They have an enormous amount of power and influence and money. And they’re going to keep doing it because it benefits them in an incredible way.   Julie Roys  42:26 Yeah. And unfortunately, I think there’s far too many pastors out there that don’t understand this and don’t understand this dynamic. And so they’re restoring these abusive pastors who, again, it’s not just a sin problem, I mean, there’s something deep, deeply wrong when someone is a predator like this and a serial predator. You don’t just confess it, and then go back to another church. Stephen Strang, who’s the CEO of Charisma Media, Charisma Magazine. He went on before Mike has given like a half apology that ever really isn’t an apology. He hasn’t even come close to owning this and repenting from this. And Stephen Strang saying, Oh, isn’t it a noble thing to restore people? I’ve always thought that was a noble thing. And so we just keep restoring these pastors. Talk about the pastor as a predator; should someone who’s abused somebody in this way ever be restored to a position of trust?   DAVID POOLER 43:26 In my opinion, after having done so much research on this, almost never. Like that would be the exception rather than the rule if anyone could ever return to ministry and influence people the way they had. Part of your question gets at something that I think we weaponize, which is forgiveness. We are actually using and weaponizing forgiveness as a shortcut. And actually, then what we do is we put the burden on the person who’s been injured, you just need to forgive. And once you’ve forgiven, then we can restore. It’s almost like forgiven, once we hear you’re okay, again, and that we’ll  put them back in ministry. So the burden is in the wrong place. The burden should be on the person who’s done the injuring, and go through an incredibly rigorous, even if they’re not restored in any particular way they need to make right the wrongs they’ve done. They literally need to take years to do the work to figure out what happened, why they did it, the exact nature of the injuries that they’ve caused, and figuring out ways to actually help heal those, right? That’s where the burden should be. So if someone were ever to be restored, it should be the exception. And to me, it would be years in the making. But typically what when we do remove someone from ministry, we send them off somewhere, and it’s not even really therapy, it’s some discipleship program somewhere that people go through for four months and say they’re restored, and we bring them back. That is completely inadequate. So I’m with you that yeah, in most of my writing, I’m just like, yeah, whenever this happens, it should preclude them ever having a job in ministry again. Because what for me as a social worker it would. If I were sexual with a client, I’d lose my license and I wouldn’t be able to work in my chosen profession. Why do ministers who have all this power and authority and esteem and represent God, get to just jump right back in? We’ve got it upside down right now.   Julie Roys  45:23 We do. And I think what people don’t realize is that, fundamentally, there’s deception at the core of this. So this is someone who is skilled at deceiving people. So how on earth do you know that this person is repentant? How on earth do you know if this person won’t reoffend? They’re a master manipulator and deceiver. You just don’t put people like that back in positions where they’re over people, and they have authority and a means of manipulating people. You just cannot do that. I look at certain pastors who have fallen. And I’m like, there are not enough years left in this person’s life to restore the trust they’ve betrayed. There’s just not. The only way you know if someone’s changed, is, over time, a long time in a community. And we’re sadly in a situation in evangelicalism where the pastor’s removed from community, especially in these mega churches, especially in these big movements, they’re removed from accountability, people don’t know them. And again, just ripe for this type of abuse.   Julie Roys  46:28 So, glad we’re talking about it. And I don’t want to not touch on something that I mentioned earlier, but we didn’t really dig into it. Talk about the victim, who then becomes a victimizer, who becomes a part of the system. I don’t know how common that is. I will say in my reporting, it hasn’t been all that common. But in this particular case, there’s at least some people saying there was Misty participating in some harm. I don’t think she saw it as that. But talk about that dynamic and how that happens, and how to deal with it.   DAVID POOLER 47:05 So to universalize, this on some level, we’ve all been injured, and we’ve all injured others on some level. So we can just sort of state that’s a fact about being human. But I would just say in my experience, most victims of adult clergy sexual abuse, they themselves do not go on to injure and harm others. However, I think some of the exceptions to that are when that person who potentially is being abused and injured is at the core and has power and has influence. And there’s something at stake in both the way that they’re protecting the system, and some of even protecting their own interests in some way, whether that’s financial, emotional, psychological, whatever that is. And I think when we’re backed into a corner, we’re likely to lash out and injure others. So it absolutely can happen. But I guess that’s the thing is like, where do you go back and tracing back by say, hurt people? Right? On some level, that’s exactly right.   DAVID POOLER 48:10 But I think what’s important in all this is teasing out some of these dynamics that, yes, someone may have been a victim, and then they have injured someone else in a certain way. They don’t get off the hook for that, right? They need to make that right, acknowledge that and own that. In any given day any of us can injure or heal. And I think part of what we have to just say is that all injuries are not the same. Right? When you’ve got a predatory person, deeply injuring someone who’s going to have major pain for the rest of their life. Right? I’ll just add a statistic. I just got a paper that’s under review right now. But 39% of the survivors of adult clergy sexual abuse that participated in my research, 39% have PTSD. The injuries are deep, abiding, and profound. This isn’t just a little fly by night, oh, this was no big deal. The data I’m looking at, are saying this is a huge deal. It’s causing post-traumatic stress disorder, a mental health diagnosis that has profound impact on how we function and think and navigate relationships. It’s a big deal.   Julie Roys  49:25  It’s not just adult clergy sexual abuse, the amount of spiritual abuse and what that does to people. I will never forget. And this was very early on in my reporting. When I was reporting on Harvest Bible Chapel and James McDonald and the harm he was causing people. And there was a couple that came over it was actually the former chairman of the board of elders at Harvest and his wife, and they had been out of the church for 10 years. They came over and I’ll never forget his wife was literally shaking, and she’s like, I’ve been out of it 10 years. She had never seen a counselor to get this diagnosis, but she’s like, I’m sure I have PTSD. She’s to this day and she was shaking, telling the stories; 10 years out of it.   Julie Roys  50:08 I remember somebody else I talked to said, his counselor asked him at one point, how often do you think about James McDonald? and he said at least seven times a week, because he knew daily, he still thought of the abuse that he had received. Again, no sexual abuse in this, just bullying and nasty spiritual abuse. And it is just such a scourge in our churches right now and something we don’t understand. And so I appreciate so much you reaching out. This is one story I have just agonized over before I published. I continue to agonize afterwards. Could we have framed something differently? I just think all of us, we need to be asking these questions need to be doing better at understanding it in the church and having more of these discussions. And so I’m very grateful for that. Is there anything that I haven’t brought up that as you’re looking at this particular situation, that you feel needs to be highlighted, or that we just haven’t explored yet?   DAVID POOLER 51:03 Maybe this is an interesting place for this to end. But around maybe the person who’s been injured, who thinks they’re in love with their abuser.   Julie Roys  51:13 Is that the Stockholm Syndrome?   DAVID POOLER 51:15 It can be, but I think, on its deepest level, is that this person has met a need for  the survivor. In other words, as a need for belonging, affirmation, feeling important, feeling valued, feeling essential, having a sense of purpose. And these predators actually exploit all of those very human normal needs that could be met in very healthy ways, as far as being a part of a congregation. But are met in a way that of course, you know, how I describe that grooming process. And it takes on a life of its own, but there’s this sense of this person loves me. And of course, and that I’m going to protect the person who I think loves me, and I love them, right? And so breaking that trauma bond, almost around that, is a huge part of recovery for people. I guess, if anything, I would just want to validate it’s a messy and complex journey for people. And what we’ve got to do better in the church is see it for the abuse that it is, and quickly come alongside people that have been injured in our midst and include them and embrace them and let them remain in our congregation. Because right now, the status quo is to push them out and exclude them and blame them and ask what they did wrong. Really, the reason we do that is our collective cognitive dissonance around the fact that we currently in 2024, have predatory leaders in our midst, all over the place, injuring people. We would rather believe that the church is wonderful, our churches are healthy, our churches are safe, our leaders are amazing. But it upsets our little utopia that we’ve created for ourselves.   DAVID POOLER 53:08 And so I guess that’s where I would end is that getting through this requires a depth of critical thinking, a depth of courage, a depth of awakening and self-awareness, a reckoning with ourselves in a way that the church just isn’t used to. But I think if the church can move in that direction, the church would be far more appealing to others. Look, here’s a place that’s wrestling with its own self, with its own questions, and its own failures in really authentic ways that are like really dealing with the hurts that had been caused and holding people accountable. Because right now, I can’t imagine people looking at some of the crises that are facing the church and being attracted to it at all. If anything, it’s gotta be nauseating, and repulsive. I don’t want anything to do with that.   DAVID POOLER 54:03 So that’s sort of my invitation, my call going back to just how messy this is. It’s being a Christian it’s not easy. It’s not for people who want an easy way or an easy path. In fact, it calls us to the depths of injuries and hurt. Yeah, even my own theology has changed as a result of looking at all of this, right? My theology is no longer super positive and super wonderful and just isn’t God great and isn’t being a Christian, super fun? No, it’s a lot of hard work. It’s grief. It’s so effort expended in ways I never imagined. But I honestly think, Oh, I’ll end with this. I think the survivors of this kind of trauma and injuries in our church actually are some of our future church leaders. They know best what a healthy church would look like. They know best what to avoid in a leader who would injure people. They know best what it’s like to actually heal from some of the deepest wounds that you could experience. Right? I don’t know, I have a lot of hope for where we are. But it’s going to include the voices of people who’ve been deeply injured in our spaces of adult clergy sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, some of the things that you cover and talk about. It’s those very people who are making their way through this that can lead us and bring us new light.   Julie Roys  55:29 I agree with that 100%. I think Phil Monroe, in the message that he gave to RESTORE in 2022 said something along those lines, and the sweetness when you are around survivors, and these are people whose faith has been through the fire, and some of them are clinging to just like barely clinging on to faith. But some of them also, if you come through this, and you even have a mustard seed left, that’s commendable. That’s all I can say. And so I think these folks are our teachers, they will be our teachers. And can I just say, with this particular story, I do pray for Misty, I really do. And I really, truly hope that she comes to a place of being able to tell her story truthfully to herself. She will find there is a great deal of love and support for her and for others who have been through similar things. Thank you, David. I so appreciate you joining me. I learned a ton, as always, just really wonderful. So thank you.   DAVID POOLER 56:33 Thank you, Julie. I so appreciate being here. What a privilege.   Julie Roys  56:37 And thanks so much for listening to The Roys Report, a podcast dedicated to reporting the truth and restoring the church. I’m Julie Roys. And just a quick reminder, all of our content at The Roys Report is available free of charge. We don’t erect paywalls. We don’t make you pay for our conference talks. Everything is free and available to the public. 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Join James Lasher with Charisma Media as he reflects on the significant impact and legacy left by notable Christian leaders who passed away in 2023. This video pays tribute to influential figures such as Pastor Jack Hayford, Pastor Charles Stanley, Dr. Tim Keller, and Dr. Pat Robertson, highlighting their contributions to Christian ministry, media, and the spread of the Gospel. Discover the profound influence of Pastor Jack Hayford, known for his love, grace, and role in publishing the Spirit-filled Life Bible. Explore the enduring impact of Pastor Charles Stanley, whose televised Bible teachings blessed many over his 49-year tenure at First Baptist Church in Atlanta. Learn about Dr. Tim Keller, the "CS Lewis of his generation," and his pragmatic approach to scripture that helped countless individuals struggling with their faith. The video also celebrates the vast accomplishments of Dr. Pat Robertson, founder of the Christian Broadcasting Network, whose flagship program, the 700 Club, became a channel for spreading the Gospel to millions. As these spiritual giants transition to their heavenly home, James Lasher emphasizes the need for a "Changing of the Guard" in Christian leadership. In a world increasingly hostile to the message of Jesus Christ, new voices are rising to proclaim the Lordship of Jesus and stand against the tide of evil and apostasy. Join us in honoring these men of faith who ran the good race, while also looking forward with hope to a new generation of Christian leaders who will continue spreading the saving message of Jesus Christ in a world that desperately needs it.

Do you want to thrive when life gets difficult? Are you prepared to deal with uncertain days ahead? Stephen Strang of Charisma Media reveals why you need the power of the Holy Spirit in your life! (J2371)

Stephen E. Strang is an evangelical publisher and author of Spirit Led Living in an Upside-down World. Stephen is also the founder and chief executive officer of Charisma Media. His book will challenge the reader, and the interview unpacks America "upside down!" right now.

In this NEW episode, Stephen Strang talks about the NEW Season of Charisma Media and the Strang Report!

In this reaction video, James Lasher from Charisma Media shares a clip from Dr. Ron Kenoly's praise and worship set. During the song, Dr. Kenoly stops to address the congregation about properly worshipping God with reverence and focus. He submits to the pastor's authority and encourages putting away distractions like phones. Dr. Kenoly teaches that true intimacy with God requires undivided attention. James analyzes Dr. Kenoly's example of Christian submission and priorities for praise and worship. This mini-sermon challenges believers to seriously engage with God's presence and let the Holy Spirit lead without limits on time or agenda. 0:00 Intro 5:00 Middle 11:00 Wrapup

Rabbi Jonathan Cahn continues to reveal the mysteries and unlock the connections between the ancient war and today's supernatural events and mindsets. Discussions include Hitler, Satan, Israel, broken curses and broken altars (Roe v. Wade). Josiah is the key to where we are right now. Through the story of King Josiah, Rabbi explains what we are dealing with, how we overcome it and how to protect ourselves for what's coming. See our Charisma Media and Hope of the World Affiliates to learn more.

Rabbi Jonathan Cahn returns to continue to discuss his #1 world-wide best-seller, The Josiah Manifesto. Could a three-thousand-year-old calendar of appointed days provide the secret to the most dramatic year of our lives? Hang on to your seats as the show unlocks the mysteries! See the Charisma Media and Hope of the World affiliates on our website.

Pastor Jim Bakker welcomes Rabbi Jonathan Cahn to discuss his newest best-seller The Josiah Manifesto. Learn about the vision behind the writing of the book and the prophetic dates and details of the world events that are unfolding before our very eyes! See the Charisma Media and Hope of the World affiliates on our website.

Are you looking to walk in more confidence even when things feel like an upside down world? Stephen Strang, the founder and CEO of Charisma Media, is a journalist, publisher, and best-selling author, usually writes about politics and current events. But throughout his incredible career, he has learned the value and importance of living a spirit-led living no matter what is happening in this world. Stephen has had a very interesting career and has even interviewed 4 US presidents and has been featured on all the major news channels for years. You will hear about the importance of goals, connecting with God in new ways, living life like you cannot fail, and much more. Be inspired with this wisdom-filled podcast!And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. ~Ephesians 4:30Stephen's website: Home - STEPHEN E. STRANG (stevestrangbooks.com)To purchase Spiri-Led Living: SpiritLed Living by Strang (amazon.com)Heidi's website: https://heidimortensonlmft.com/If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. You are loved!

Founder of Charisma Magazine and Best Selling Author, STEPHEN E. STRANG - Shares the Hope for Overcoming through the Power of the Holy Spirit, the Gifts of the Spirit, Deliverance and More! SPIRIT-LED LIVING - In An Upside Down World is a MUST for every serious Believer in Jesus Christ - wanting to know how to do just that!! Get Your Copy Today @ info@charismamedia.com and SteveStrangBooks.com. You will be supremely blessed that you did!

Founder of Charisma Magazine and Best Selling Author, STEPHEN E. STRANG - Shares the Hope for Overcoming through the Power of the Holy Spirit, the Gifts of the Spirit, Deliverance and More! SPIRIT-LED LIVING - In An Upside Down World is a MUST for every serious Believer in Jesus Christ - wanting to know how to do just that!! Get Your Copy Today @ info@charismamedia.com and SteveStrangBooks.com. You will be supremely blessed that you did!

Steve Strang is the founder of Charisma Media and Charisma Magazine. He returns to our podcast to share how to live your life in the Spirit while the world around you is crazy! Get his new book, 'Spirit Led Living in an Upside Down World,' on Kindle, paperback, or audiobook. Receive our free download on, 'Evidence of Being Filled with the Spirit.' Jared's 'The Baptism with the Holy Spirit' book is available as an ebook at Barnes and Noble or your favorite online ebookstore. Paperback coming soon on Amazon or your favorite online bookstore! Subscribe to our teaching and equipping podcast, 'Spirit Empowered Living with Jared and Rochelle Laskey.' Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Libsyn, Google, Podpage or paste our RSS feed on your favorite podcast app.  Subscribe to 'Global Prophetic News' on Spotify, YouTube, IHeart Radio, and Apple Podcasts. Go to Covenant Eyes and check out their resources, purchase their software and download their app at Covenant Eyes. Get 30-Days Free with promo code FIREBORN (web-based purchase only). Purchase using our promo code using your desktop or laptop and then download the app on your phone/Ipad/tablets.

Men becoming women, women becoming men... Best-selling author Stephen Strang says it's why he wrote his new book, "Spirit-Led Living in an Upside-Down World." Strang is the founder and CEO of Charisma Media, a Christian multi-media company. He's probably most known for his books on the faith of Donald Trump: "God and Donald Trump," "God, Trump and the 2020 Election," and more. But his latest book focuses on faith itself. On this episode of Lighthouse Faith podcast recorded at the National Religious Broadcasters convention in May, Strang talks about how he uses his skills as a journalist and a devout Christian, to unveil the spiritual realm of our lives, which he believes is far more real than the physical. He says common sense has been thrown out the window. And even though people are fighting back, it's an uphill battle. The only weapon that people of faith can rely on is hope in the Holy Spirit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Locke returns to our podcast to talk about healing and deliverance, and how to cast out demons. Listen in and receive your prayer to be set free in Jesus Name! Pre-order Greg's new book, 'Cast It Out.' Download our new free resource, 'Evidence of Being Filled with the Holy Spirit.' Subscribe to our teaching and equipping podcast, 'Spirit Empowered Living with Jared and Rochelle Laskey.' Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Libsyn, Google, Podpage or paste our RSS feed on your favorite podcast app.  Subscribe to 'Global Prophetic News' on Spotify, YouTube, IHeart Radio, and Apple Podcasts. Go to Covenant Eyes and check out their resources, purchase their software and download their app at Covenant Eyes. Get 30-Days Free with promo code FIREBORN (web-based purchase only). Purchase using our promo code using your desktop or laptop and then download the app on your phone/Ipad/tablets.  

David Welday moved from Chicago to Florida in the early 1980s where he began a career as the Marketing Director for Charisma Media. He served for twenty years at Charisma before he founded HigherLife Publications and Marketing. Since then, David has helped hundred of authors fulfill their dreams of being published. He talks about the process of becoming an author and the difference between being an author and a writer.

For Scott Stripling, one archaeologist's trash has become his treasure. And through a process called wet sifting—a methodological revolution bring to light small or hidden artifacts that were previously missed at many archaeological digs—Stripling and his team have made an incredible discovery on Mount Ebal in the mountains of Samaria in Israel that could very well be one of the most significant finds in biblical history. Stripling, the Director of Excavations for the Associates for Biblical Research  @DiggingForTruth  and his team traveled to #MountEbal, about 50 miles north of Jerusalem, for a dig at the altar described in Joshua 8:30: “Then Joshua built an altar to the Lord God of Israel on Mount Ebal, as Moses commanded the children of Israel.” It was a site that Stripling said Israeli archaeologist Adam Zertal had excavated in the 1980s and had “done a very good job on it. Stripling said he wanted to “check his dump pile there” to see if Zertal had missed anything of significance. Through wet sifting, what Stripling and his team found in Zertal's “dump pile” was a lead folding tablet with writing on the inside estimated to be 3,400 years old. Stripling says it's the oldest Hebrew writing that had ever been found, in a proto alphabetic script. “That predates biblical Hebrew, or paleo Hebrew, which is what we think of from the First Temple period, the earliest writings we had previously,” Stripling says. The inscription on the tablet included the name of Yahweh, the Hebrew name for God used in the Bible, twice. For Full Article go to: https://www.charismanews.com/culture/92248-ancient-hebrew-curse-reveals-true-name-of-god #BREAKINGNEWS #NEWS #curse #tablet #Shiloh #excavated #find #altar #Joshua #inscription #years #Israel #bible #god #archaeologist #pomegranates #period #latebronzeage #matrix #site ___________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching Charisma News on YouTube! If you enjoyed this video, please like and subscribe for more content that will inspire you to radically change your world. Go to https://www.charismanews.com/ for Breaking News from a Spiritual Perspective Follow the Charisma News on social! Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CharismaNews Recommended websites and resources: Charisma's Publishing House, new books and best-sellers: https://mycharismashop.com Charisma News, the latest breaking news from a spiritual perspective: https://www.charismanews.com/ Charisma Magazine, a trusted source of news, teaching, and inspiration since 1975: https://charismamag.com/ Charisma Podcast Network, quality Christian content on news, leadership, inspiring stories, and more: https://www.charismapodcastnetwork.com/ Charisma Media, our umbrella multi-media company: https://charismamedia.com/ Subscribe to Charisma's other Youtube Channels! @CharismahouseBooks https://www.youtube.com/@CharismahouseBooks @charismamagazine https://www.youtube.com/@charismamagazine #CharismaMedia #CharismaNews #Spirit #HolySpirit #Deliverance #Revival

Stephen Strang, founder and CEO of Charisma Media, talks politics and prophecy with his latest book, "Spirit-Led Living in an Upside-Down World.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is Nefarious? Glenn Beck, popular radio and conservative personality, joins with Stephen E. Strang to discuss the new film "Nefarious" and how our fight isn't against flesh and bone... but it is against evil! See the movie https://www.whoisnefarious.com/   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe now and become a part of the Strang Report Community - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdnLipPsehHl2sezOsgA4Kw?sub_confirmation=1 Subscribe to the Strang Report Newsletter - https://bit.ly/3edxsmg Who is Stephen Strang of the Strang Report? Founder/CEO of Charisma Media, a journalist and editor who has covered the Pentecostal/Charismatic movement for over four decades. #Glennbeck #Blazetv #nefarious #whoisnefarious

Today's conversation on Your True Identity is with John Matarazzo. John is a TV, podcast, and video producer who was a missionary with YWAM, and now works with Charisma Media. He also hosts his own podcast, Along The Way. Join in as John shares how he recovered from ministry burnout while discerning and following God's calling in his life.   Find more information about resources at the links below:  http://AlongTheWay.Media  www.faithbygrace.org 

Stephen Strang leads Charisma Media. They publish Charisma Magazine which had reported on the Spirit-Empowered movement for decades. Today we talk about three books on evangelism being published by Charisma House: It's Our Turn Now by Mario Murillo; Ignite Your Life by Barry Meguiar; & Spirit-Led Living in an Upside-Down World by Steve Strang.

This year's March for Life is the 50th anniversary of the SCOTUS ruling in 1973 that legalized abortion. The 2023 march is the first one since the overturning of Roe V. Wade. Pro-Life advocates have been fighting for life from the womb to the tomb and beyond. Hear Stephen Strang talk with Pro-Life leader Alveda King about this historic day. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe now and become a part of the Strang Report Community - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdnLipPsehHl2sezOsgA4Kw?sub_confirmation=1 Subscribe to the Strang Report Newsletter - https://bit.ly/3edxsmg Buy My Latest Book: God and Cancel Culture - Get Spirit-Led Resources - http://shop.charismamag.com Strang Report Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL87W2atfFX5l5Dl7BOKGUIUqOuEAkrcV2 Who is Stephen Strang of the Strang Report? Founder/CEO of Charisma Media, a journalist and editor who has covered the Pentecostal/Charismatic movement for over four decades.

Frontline Doctor, Stella Immanuel shares the word that God spoke to her for 2023. Prepare for disasters both natural and unnatural! Watch as she shares with Stephen Strang for this Strang Report Subscribe now and become a part of the Strang Report Community - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdnLipPsehHl2sezOsgA4Kw?sub_confirmation=1 Subscribe to the Strang Report Newsletter - https://bit.ly/3edxsmg Buy My Latest Book: God and Cancel Culture - Get Spirit-Led Resources - http://shop.charismamag.com Strang Report Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL87W2atfFX5l5Dl7BOKGUIUqOuEAkrcV2 Who is Stephen Strang of the Strang Report? Founder/CEO of Charisma Media, a journalist and editor who has covered the Pentecostal/Charismatic movement for over four decades. #StrangReport #FrontlineDoctor #wordfor2023

I love the Word of God! Scripture is frequently referenced in motivational social media posts, artwork, and various products. But do you know what the next verse says? Many of our favorite verses need to be read in context to understand their meaning. This intriguing episode with national speaker and best-selling author of The Next Verse: What You Never Knew About 60 of Your Favorite Bible Passages, Jay Payleitner, will open your eyes to delve deeper into their true meaning. Listen to find out how the following verse would change how we apply these frequently quoted verses and the context of our favorite Bible verses. Listen to the end for a beautiful prayer from Jay. Let's dive deep into the Word of God this year together!    CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Jay Payleitner, Facebook, Twitter,Pinterest, YouTube, The Next Verse: What You Never Knew About 60 of Your Favorite Bible Passages Welcome Home, New Believer Workbook-FREE PDF Download when you enter your email! LEARN MORE ABOUT: Christina Perera Ministries Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, rate us on iTunes, and sign up for our ministry mailing list to get more encouraging content on our beautiful Savior Jesus and more! SPONSOR: Plexus Living Free- Are you looking to improve your health? Plexus products help you lose weight and balance your body with plant-based supplements. Take control of your health with this quiz and receive 10% off your order and a Free VIP membership for listening to Revealing Jesus. Use code RJ10OFF SOCIAL CONNECT:  Facebook & Instagram  CPM EVENTS & OUTREACHES: Miracles Tour Photos & Contemporary Christian Music Magazine article! RESOURCE: I want to empower you with additional resources to deepen your walk with Jesus!  Chosen: Appointed for Favor, Destined for Greatness- Choose now and declare, “I am chosen!” and watch as the mysteries of heaven are opened to you. ADDITIONAL READING: Kathy Vallotton Encourages You to Encounter Jesus in the Midst of  the Struggle By Christina Perera & Jesus Is Provision You Will Not Lack! By Christina Perera SUPPORT: We cannot bring you this faith-building podcast without your financial gifts. Share the gospel of Jesus Christ by sponsoring an episode of Revealing Jesus!  Support Revealing Jesus and honor your loved one's special day. Get a special on-air dedication to your loved one! CONNECT: If you love the prophetic devotionals, get a free PDF Workbook: Becoming the Bride, when entering your email address.  Once available, sign up for a FREE eBook version of Fire In Unity. It's your turn to join the conversation on Revealing Jesus; tell us your burning questions about Jesus, your favorite Christian leaders, and your testimonies of God's goodness! STORE: Get your favorite gear from the store and help our ministry initiatives unite and reach a hurting world!   

In this episode:  ————————————— About Christina: Christina Perera is a revivalist, speaker, podcaster, and author whose passion for Jesus spreads like wildfire.  She is an evangelist of the gospel of Jesus Christ, inviting all to the table of grace. As the host of Revealing Jesus and writer for Charisma Media, she seeks to encourage, build and unite the bride of Christ and bring her into the revelation of the finished work of the cross. As the author of Fire In Unity, she encourages the body of Christ to fulfill the Great Commission with love and unity in the house of God.      Her contagious passion moves hearts out of complacency and into a deep desire for intimacy with Jesus and a renewed passion for the Great Commission. Through the scriptures, she reveals Jesus and His gospel. With revelation knowledge, inspiring others with more of God's incredible heart. She is licensed and ordained through The Harvest Family Network. ————————————— Thank you for rating, reviewing and sharing the show on social media, this makes such an enormous difference on the reach of this show! Come follow me on Instagram at @JavawithJen so I can get to know you a bit, and hear from you! The best merch ever!: www.javawithjenmerch.com ) Follow me on: Instagram.com/javawithjen or on Facebook.com/javawithjenpodcast , and share when you're listening to a show! To support the show monthly, visit: www.Patreon.com/javawithjen . Or for a one-time donation, visit: https://square.link/u/UMcjsmRD --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/javawithjen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/javawithjen/support

EPISODE #795 THE RISE OF CONSERVATIVE POPULISM Richard speaks with a retired U.S. Army Chaplain and an investigative journalist about the rise of conservative populism across Europe, including the recent election of Giorgia Meloni, Italy's first female prime minister. Guest: U.S. Army Chaplain (Col.) David Giammona, Ret., President of Battle Ready Ministries, is an end-time expert, scholar, author, writer, and speaker. He and Troy Anderson wrote the number one bestselling book The Military Guide to Armageddon released January 2021 and their second book in the series, The Military Guide to Disarming Deception. Guest: Troy Anderson is a Pulitzer Prize-nominated investigative journalist, #1 bestselling FaithWords/Hachette author of The Babylon Code and Trumpocalypse, #1 bestselling Chosen Books author of The Military Guide to Armageddon, former executive editor of Charisma magazine and Charisma Media and reporter at the Los Angeles Daily News, and a frequent guest on many television and radio shows. He writes for Reuters, Newsmax, Townhall and other media outlets. He's executive editor of The Return International, vice president and COO of Battle Ready Ministries and founder and editor-in-chief of Prophecy Investigators. BOOKS: The Military Guide to Disarming Deception: Battlefield Tactics to Expose the Enemy's Lies and Triumph in Truth The Military Guide to Armageddon: Battle-Tested Strategies to Prepare Your Life and Soul for the End Times SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! TRADE COFFEE - Start your day with the very best tasting coffee delivered fresh, when you need it! Receive $30 OFF your first order plus free shipping at drinktrade.com/strangeplanet BLINKIST - MORE KNOWLEDGE IN LESS TIME! Perfect for curious people who love to learn, busy people who don't have time to read, and even people who aren't into reading. Visit Blinkist.dot.com/RSSP to get 25% off and a 7-day free trial. And now for a limited time you can even use Blinkist Connect to share your premium account you will get 2 premium subscriptions for the price of one. COPY MY CRYPTO - Discover how over 1,300 people - many of who know nothing about crypto or how to invest - are building rapid wealth the cabal can never steal - "You don't need to know a thing about cryptocurrency if you copy someone who does" CopyMyCrypto.com/Dollar SUBSCRIBE TO STRANGE PLANET PREMIUM HERE: https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/ Use the discount code "Planet" to receive one month off the first subscription Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/

Episode #158Most of us can name a public figure that has been “canceled” by the mob Leftism has created. This is something we need to discuss. Cancel culture should alarm us all, and Steve Strang has made it a priority to educate Spirit-led Christians in a fight against the darkness behind it all.Steve Strang is the owner and founder of Charisma Media, which is responsible for publishing more than 2,000 books for popular authors like Jonathan Cahn, and John Hagee. As a seasoned journalist and respected evangelical leader, he's been featured on nearly all Christian media outlets as well as Fox News, MSNBC and CNN, interviewed four US presidents and was named by TIME magazine as one of the 25 most influential Evangelicals in America. If our goal is to advance our Faith in and outside of the church, Stephen's work and experience can open our eyes to just how big that battle may be.  In this episode:01:06 | Introducing Stephen Strang09:25 | Living by the Spirit, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden.12:14 | “Cancel Culture” in Christian media14:10 | The “COVID excuse” that was used to shut down churches and the tragic passive reaction from many Christians   16:20 | Socialism, “American Communism”, and the need for Christians to stand up for the Constitution21:30 | Journalism today and the press bias towards the left25:44 | Historical Christians in America, the dramatic decline of Christian influence in public policy, and liberalism and timidity in churches today  30:00 | Preaching the Gospel today and Jordan Peterson's letter to the Church37:03 | Globalism, communism, and the end of times42:10 | Mike Lindell, cancel culture, and the danger in self-cancellation Resources:Get your autographed copy of God and Cancel Culture at stevestrangbooks.comCharisma Magazine: charismamag.comCharisma News: charismanew.comcharismamedia.comBCF ORG Podcast - The Business of BusinessThe Business of Business, topics are divided into 4 Categories: Management,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify It's Just BusinessConversations with entrepreneurs and business owners to help you level up your businessListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Learn how to cultivate greater intimacy with Jesus as Dr. Steve Greene, former Dean at Oral Roberts University and Executive Vice President of Charisma Media shares his knowledge, wisdom, and experience. 

Rabbi Jonathan Cahn is releasing a special feature-length film that reveals even more secrets than his book “The Harbinger”. Go with him to the places where revelation unfolded and the patterns in the Bible expose what is happening in today's headlines!Ken Peckett of Charisma Media was with Jonathan Cahn on set for the production and shares his unique Behind the Scenes stories from the making of this film.Linksharbingersofthingstocome.com/charismamag.comAlongTheWay Linkshttp://alongtheway.mediaJoin My Email ListJohnAlongTheWay@gmail.comBecome a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AlongTheWayMore episodes and Social links for AlongTheWaySupport the show

Thought working with Charisma Media and Charisma News I get to hear incredible testimonies and when one of my friends and fellow podcaster Caleb Wampler sent me a video of him sharing a story of what happened as a result of his recent crusade, I was stunned and HAD to get his story out on Charisma News as soon as possible!Spiritual warfare is real and Caleb was facing powerful voodoo Witch's curses. The witches were so serious about their curses that they involved cannibalism and child sacrifice to stop the Gospel of Jesus Christ from invading their territory.Linkshttps://calebwampler.com/AlongTheWay Linkshttp://alongtheway.mediaJoin My Email ListJohnAlongTheWay@gmail.comBecome a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AlongTheWayMore episodes and Social links for AlongTheWaySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/AlongTheWay)

Guest: Steve Strang, Charisma Founder and Ceo 3/14/2022 Steve Strang, founder of Charisma magazine, is an award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, businessman and author. He is founder and CEO of Charisma Media, which in addition to Charisma, publishes Ministry Today, the Spanish magazine Vida Cristiana and Christian Retailing. His Orlando, Florida-based company also includes Charisma House, Siloam, Creation House, Casa Creación, Realms and FrontLine, plus many other innovative products that have earned a reputation as the world's leading charismatic publisher. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Help us fund the operation here: www.ToddCoconato.com/give Get up to the minute news here: www.Remnant.News Download our new app at www.ToddCoconato.com/app Follow Pastor Todd here: www.toddcoconato.com/findme Go to our store for special deals for Remnant Warriors here: https://remnant.news/hanews/deals-for-remnant-warriors/