Podcasts about New Apostolic Reformation

The Supreme Court's narrow birthright citizenship ruling has triggered an extraordinary reaction from influential voices on the American right—and the backlash reveals much more than disagreement over immigration policy. In this episode of Axis Live, Brad Onishi, Annika Brockschmidt, and Matthew D. Taylor examine the response from figures including Kevin Roberts, Stephen Miller, Matt Walsh, and Joel Webbon, unpacking what their rhetoric tells us about the future of the 14th Amendment, Christian nationalism, and competing visions of American identity. The conversation explores why this legal battle is far from over and how the movement to redefine citizenship fits into a broader authoritarian political project. The hosts also analyze Texas' decision to mandate Bible readings in public schools, discussing the implications for religious liberty, public education, and Christian nationalism. Finally, they turn to a series of remarkable public appearances by New Apostolic Reformation-linked politicians, including Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith's declaration that Christians should "hate" what God hates and his attacks on Islam. Together, these stories reveal how increasingly radical religious and nationalist ideas are moving from the political fringe into mainstream American public life—and why understanding them is more important than ever. https://axismundinetwork.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠ Listen to the Axis Daily Brief: Axis Daily Brief on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/axis-daily-brief/id1896931494⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/axis-daily-brief/id1896931494⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Axis Daily Brief on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/033zp4MbwXJvxp6MoDkmtj?si=a758e87169e74ede⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Axis Daily Brief RSS Feed: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/1145852/s/400220.rss⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. Support independent religion and politics journalism:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://axismundinetwork.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.axismundi.us/fundraise?hsCtaAttrib=215444059319 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Pastor Vincent Fernandez and Pastor Lloyd Pulley Question Timestamps: Jael, email (2:42) - How should I handle conversations about the New Apostolic Reformation or deliverance ministry? How would you describe the character and attributes of Satan? Jennifer, AL (10:42) - Does a woman have to work or trust God to provide? Rebecca, FL (15:04) - How does a teenager who doesn't sin get demon-possessed? Will, email (20:48) - How do we be bold in times of persecution? Ben, NH (23:42) - How are we supposed to interpret the passage about the woman who gives her two mites? Have you heard about John MacArthur's book about misunderstood verses? Michelle, NJ (28:28) - Does the Bible say anything about cremation? Ashley, email (35:08) - How do you obey the Lord when you are struggling with anger? Patty, HI (39:33) - Is the Book of Enoch important along with the Bible? Holly, email (43:43) - How should I go about explaining what it means to be saved or born again to a Catholic friend? Larry, FL (46:36) - Does 1 John 3 explain that your spirit never sins? Chuck & Carol, email (51:32) - Was Noah's Ark capable of saving people who repented and wanted to be saved? How did people in other parts of the world hear about Noah's message before the Flood? Ask Your Questions: Call: 888-712-7434 Email: Answers@bbtlive.org

Host Jeff Shepard traces the occult roots and the theological drift from early spiritualist influences through Azusa Street into the mid-20th century Latter Rain movement. He explains how promises of spiritual awakening and Christ-consciousness were repackaged into new doctrines and leadership structures that elevated extra-biblical revelation above Scripture. The episode examines William Branham and his influence on the 1948 revival in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, outlining Branham's controversial teachings—denial of the Trinity, the serpent-seed doctrine, elevation of the zodiac and pyramids as supplemental scriptures, staged healing practices, and claims to prophetic authority. Shepard connects this stream to the development of the Latter Rain teaching that restored apostles and prophets could supersede Scripture and produce “manifest sons of God” who would usher in God's kingdom on earth. Shepard traces the Latter Rain's influence into the Voice of Healing movement, the Charismatic Renewal, the Word of Faith movement, the New Apostolic Reformation, the Seven Mountain Mandate, and contemporary Kingdom Now theology. He highlights how typological readings of Scripture, extra-biblical revelations, and elite apostolic authority led to dominionist ambitions and spiritualized eschatology that clash with clear biblical warnings. The episode cites key scriptural cautions (1 Timothy 4; 2 Timothy 4; Luke 18:8) about falling away, deceptive teachings, and the danger of seeking teachers who tickle the ears. Yet Shepard emphasizes hope: genuine seekers can still meet the real Jesus—illustrated by two children healed at Azusa Street—even in mixed environments. He urges listeners to test everything, anchor themselves in the unchanging Word of God, be Bereans, and cultivate discernment so imitations cannot deceive. Shepard previews continuing exploration of modern expressions of this stream in future episodes and closes with pastoral encouragement to love God, family, and neighbor while making a difference in the community. Thank you for Listening!. Prayerfully consider investing support to continue spreading the word. ZPlease like, subscribe and share. Click Here for all links, Right on Community ROC, Podcast web links, Freebies, Products (healing mushrooms, EMP Protection) Social media, courses and more...https://linktr.ee/RightonRadio Live Right in the Real World! We talk God and Politics, Faith Based Broadcast News, views, Opinions and Attitudes Keep the Faith

[2 Peter 2:1] There are clear biblical tests for true and false prophets given in Deuteronomy 18:18-22 and reinforced in 2 Peter 2:1. God protects His people by exposing those who speak presumptuously in His name, blend His truth with other gods through syncretism, or issue predictions that fail to come to pass. These ancient standards can be applied to the modern claims of new apostolic and prophetic offices, particularly within the New Apostolic Reformation; the church of Jesus Christ must reject extra-biblical revelation and hold fast to the sufficiency of Scripture.

In this episode (Mass Deception Part 3), host Jeff Shepherd continues the series by tracing how Helena Blavatsky's theosophical foundation was expanded and operationalized by her protege Alice Bailey. Shepard outlines Bailey's life, her channeling of “the Tibetan,” the founding of Lucifer Publishing (later Lucis Trust), and the organization's stated goal of preparing the way for a coming world illumination — a plan Bailey explicitly linked to influencing the Christian church. The episode explains Bailey's strategy for infiltrating Christianity: retain Christian language in public worship while replacing core doctrine with occult teaching. Shepard reads and examines Bailey's explicit 10-point plan to remake society and subvert the church — including removing prayer from schools, weakening parental authority, undermining the traditional family, normalizing abortion and divorce, promoting homosexuality through entertainment, debasing art, and using media and government pressure to create a one-world interfaith movement — and urges listeners to test these items against Scripture. Shepard also introduces Bailey's metaphysical system, including the Seven Rays and a false trinity that promises self-deification through the chakras, and links those ideas to modern religious currents such as the I Am movement, strands of Word of Faith teaching, and elements of the New Apostolic Reformation. Key biblical contrasts and scriptures are cited to show how these teachings diverge from orthodox Christianity. The host provides pastoral encouragement to anyone wrestling with these influences: if you seek the real Jesus, God meets you where you are, and the call is to be a Berean — examine the Scriptures yourself. Shepard warns about the subtlety of the deception, how it can appear as love and unity, and previews the next episode, which will examine concrete examples of how Bailey's agenda has already entered the modern church and identify specific movements carrying it forward. Want to Understand and Explain Everything Biblically? Click Here: Decoding the Power of Three: Understand and Explain Everything or go to www.rightonu.com  Thank you for Listening to Right on Radio. Prayerfully consider supporting Right on Radio. Click Here for all links, Right on Community ROC, Podcast web links, Freebies, Products (healing mushrooms, EMP Protection) Social media, courses and more...https://linktr.ee/RightonRadio Live Right in the Real World! We talk God and Politics, Faith Based Broadcast News, views, Opinions and Attitudes We are Your News Now. Keep the F

Jack LaRoche and first-time contributor Trey Grace go undercover on the National Mall for the May 17th Christian nationalist event Rededicate 250. This White House-linked rally features prayer, fasting, patriotic worship, shofar blasts, AI George Washington, and rumors about whether Trump might appear in person (he didn't.) What begins as a sweaty field trip through Freedom250 pageantry turns into a tour of the increasingly fused worlds of Christian nationalism, the New Apostolic Reformation, Silicon Valley-backed prayer tech, AI evangelism, and Trump-era state religion cosplay. Along the way, the episode digs into America Prays, Pray.com, Peter Thiel-adjacent religious technology, Brian Alarid's dream of praying for every person on Earth by name, Lou Engle and Dutch Sheets' spiritual warfare rhetoric, and the “Appeal to Heaven” flag as a Christian nationalist signal. Religious studies scholar Dr. Matthew D. Taylor joins to explain how NAR networks, charismatic prophecy, and Trumpist politics have converged into a movement that sees itself not as lobbying the state, but as reclaiming it for God. Also: The Great Controversy, the Freedom Truck, the “algorithm of liberty,” and the ballroom theology of Eric Metaxas. Matthew D. Taylor's Reckonings https://matthewdtaylor.substack.com/ Charismatic Revival Fury: The New Apostolic Reformation https://icjs.org/charismatic-revival-fury/ The Violent Take It by Force: The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9781506497785/The-Violent-Take-It-by-Force Subscribe for $5 a month to get all the premium episodes: https://www.patreon.com/qaa Check out our new podcast series network Cursed Media! All episodes of Spectral Voyager Season 2 are out now! Binge the entirety of Truly Tradly Deeply by Annie Kelly and Megan Kelly as well as Science in Transition by Liv Agar and Spencer Barrows: https://www.cursedmedia.net Produced by Liv Agar & Corey Klotz. Theme by Nick Sena. Additional music by Pontus Berghe and Jake Rockatansky. Theme Vocals by THEY/LIVE (instagram.com/theyylivve / sptfy.com/QrDm). Cover Art by Pedro Correa: (pedrocorrea.com) https://www.qaapodcast.com QAA was known as the QAnon Anonymous podcast.

Welcome to Day 2876 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom – Progressive Christianity and the Northern Kingdom: A Repeated Rebellion. Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2876 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps!   I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2876 of our Trek.   The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Our current series of Theology Thursday lessons is written by theologian and teacher John Daniels. I have found that his lessons are short, easy to understand, doctrinally sound, and applicable to all who desire to learn more of God's Word. John's lessons can be found on his website   theologyinfive.com.   Today's lesson is titled:  Progressive Christianity and the Northern Kingdom: A Repeated Rebellion. After the division of Israel, Jeroboam feared losing his kingdom if the people continued worshiping in Jerusalem. Rather than abolish religion, he reshaped it. He placed golden calves at Dan and Bethel and declared, “Here are your gods, O Israel, who brought you up out of Egypt” (First Kings 12, verse twenty-eight). He kept the name of Yahweh but changed the worship to fit political and cultural needs. Progressive Christianity walks the same path. It keeps the language of faith while redefining the terms. Jesus becomes a moral teacher rather than the risen Lord. Sin becomes injustice rather than rebellion. Salvation becomes social healing rather than spiritual redemption. Just like the Northern Kingdom, modern progressives offer a god who is familiar in name but foreign in nature. The First Segment is: “Open-Minded” Idolatry The people of Israel did not see themselves as rejecting Yahweh. They simply wanted to be open to other spiritual options. Baal was worshiped for rain, Asherah for fertility, and Molech for prosperity. The land was filled with high places, groves, and alternate shrines. In their minds, it was not apostasy. It was balance. It was maturity. Progressive Christianity mirrors this impulse. Its leaders are often proud to affirm all religions as valid paths to the divine. Jesus is presented as one example among many. Interfaith services blend Scripture with mantras, chakras, and meditation. This “open-mindedness” is not new. It is the same spiritual adultery that the prophets condemned as whoredom. God does not share His throne. The second Segment is: Pagan Intrusion in Sacred Clothing The Israelites introduced forbidden elements into their worship. They practiced divination, consulted mediums, and used cultic rituals they learned from their Canaanite neighbors. They may have justified these things as “spiritual tools,” but the prophets saw clearly what was happening. Paganism was creeping into the house of God. Today, angel cards, energy healing, astrology, aura readings, and manifesting are all being imported into churches, especially those influenced by progressive and New Apostolic Reformation theology. These practices are often wrapped in Christian language. They speak of light, Spirit, and destiny. But they are no different from the forbidden rituals of ancient days. Their power does not come from the Holy Spirit. It comes from the same deceiving spirits that always wait behind the idols. The Third Segment is: The Rise of Prophetic Theater In the Northern Kingdom, the prophets became professional performers. They declared victory and blessing without requiring repentance. They contradicted the true prophets, promising peace while ignoring rebellion. Jeremiah lamented, “They say continually to those who despise the word of the Lord, ‘It shall be well with you'” (Jeremiah 23, verse seventeen). Today's “prophecy schools,” such as Bethel's School of Supernatural Ministry, follow a disturbingly similar pattern. They claim to train individuals to “activate” prophetic gifts, to decree and declare realities into being, and to access heaven's secrets at will. But true prophecy in Scripture was never a skill to be mastered or a sensation to be invoked. It was a calling given by God to speak His Word with fear and trembling. At Bethel and similar movements, prophecy becomes performance. It centers on personal revelation, emotional experience, and “manifesting” outcomes rather than repentance, obedience, and holiness. Like the prophets of the Northern Kingdom, these teachers proclaim peace where there is no peace and glory without the cross. The emphasis on “prophetic activation” closely mirrors the divination condemned by Moses, where the divine is manipulated for human ends rather than received with reverent submission. The Fourth Segment is: Cultural Syncretism Rebranded as Revival Ancient Israel thought it could have both Yahweh and Baal. It thought it could use Canaanite worship styles to honor the God of Abraham. But Yahweh had already spoken at Sinai. His worship was not negotiable. Israel's attempt to blend cultures resulted in divine rejection. Progressive Christianity makes the same mistake. It borrows the language of self-help, the values of humanism, and the practices of mysticism. It attempts to wrap them in Christian terms, calling it “revival” or “awakening.” But Yahweh does not share His glory. He is not worshiped on the high places. He is not accessed through emotion, technique, or personal preference. He demands covenant faithfulness. The fifth segment is: The Prophets Were Never Popular In the Northern Kingdom, the true prophets were persecuted. Elijah was hunted. Amos was silenced. Hosea was scorned. They did not tell people what they wanted to hear. They told them what God said. The people preferred the false prophets who promised peace, affirmation, and national greatness. Today, biblical voices that warn against false spirituality are called judgmental. They are told they are stifling the Spirit. They are accused of division and fear-mongering. But their words match the prophets of old. God does not change, and neither does the nature of rebellion. The sixth segment is: The Consequence of Compromise The Northern Kingdom fell. Assyria crushed it, and its people were scattered. The fall was not just political. It was spiritual. The gods they welcomed could not save them. The prophets they trusted led them into ruin. God gave them over to what they had chosen. Progressive Christianity is on the same path. It trades revelation for reinvention. It welcomes what God forbids. It builds golden calves and calls them Jesus. Its trajectory is not renewal but collapse. A house built on sand will fall. In Conclusion The Northern Kingdom did not fall because it rejected religion. It fell because it redefined it. It kept the name of God while reshaping everything else. It embraced the gods of the age and called it progress. Progressive Christianity is repeating this rebellion. It is time to choose whom we will serve. For further study, consider these Discussion Questions Why do you think Jeroboam chose to redefine Israel's worship rather than abolish it outright? How does this reflect the way progressive Christianity reshapes faith today? What are the dangers of being “open-minded” about spiritual truth? At what point does openness become compromise, and how can we recognize the difference? How do modern practices like angel cards, manifesting, and prophetic activation parallel ancient forbidden rituals? Can these practices ever be redeemed or are they inherently incompatible with biblical faith? Why were the true prophets in Israel often unpopular and rejected? How does this help us evaluate popular spiritual leaders today? If the Northern Kingdom's downfall was theological more than political, what does that suggest about the long-term consequences of doctrinal compromise in the Church today? Join us next Theology Thursday to learn The Bible as a Polemic: Confronting the Powers that Rebelled Kingdom:. If you found this podcast insightful, please subscribe and leave us a review, then encourage your friends and family to join us and come along tomorrow for another day of  ‘Wisdom-Trek,  Creating a Legacy.'                          Thank you so much for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and, most importantly,   I am your friend as I serve you through this Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal. As we take this Trek of life together, let us always:           

From the very beginning of the Bible, music is presented not as a harmless background feature of human life, but as something deeply connected to worship, culture, rebellion, and spiritual direction. After Cain goes out from the presence of the LORD, his descendants begin building the first city, developing culture, and producing the first human musician. This is the “beating heart” of the 7 Mountains Mandate from the New Apostolic Reformation. The first song mentioned in the Bible is the song of Moses in Exodus 15, and the last song mentioned in the Bible is the song of Moses found in Revelation 15. There is a soundtrack of the world that comes from Cain, and there are the songs of God that come from Heaven. If you are going to have the right music, then you need to find the right City first.“For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.” Hebrews 11:10 (KJB)

Over the past few years, there has been a mounting exposure of leaders within areas of the Charismatic movement, specifically those associated with the New Apostolic Reformation. In the midst of this, some individuals are claiming to hear from the Lord on the matter. One of those is Alexander Pagani, and he is stating that a spirit of Phineas is rising up to purify the body of Christ. Pagani states that those who have exposure channels are said to operate in this spirit. Join me as we review this latest video in light of Scripture.Resources:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rise-of-the-jehus-in-20-testing-a-prophetic-word/id1535754914?i=1000702841880My info:Website: http://www.lovesickscribe.comSubscribe to my blog here: http://eepurl.com/dfZ-uHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovesickscribe/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovesickscribeblog

Keri Ladner joins Frank Schaeffer to discuss her book American Dominion: The Rise and Radicalization of a New Christendom.They talk about how dominionist theology moved from the fringe into mainstream politics, and how that shift helped shape events like January 6th.Keri also shares her personal story and how it changed the way she understands faith.This is a conversation about belief, power, and where we are now._____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, and to my Substack, It Has to Be Said. Thanks! Every subscription helps create, build, sustain and put voice to this movement for truth. Subscribe to It Has to Be Said. The Gospel of Zip will be released in print and on Amazon Kindle, and as a full video on YouTube and Substack that you can watch or listen to for free.Support the show_____In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer is a production of the George Bailey Morality in Public Life Fellowship. It is hosted by Frank Schaeffer, author of The Gospel of Zip.Learn more at https://www.thegospelofzip.com/Follow Frank on Substack, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and YouTube.https://frankschaeffer.substack.comhttps://www.facebook.com/frank.schaeffer.16https://twitter.com/Frank_Schaefferhttps://www.instagram.com/frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.threads.net/@frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.tiktok.com/@frank_schaefferhttps://www.youtube.com/c/FrankSchaefferYouTubeIn Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer Podcast

Tracing the roots of Christian Nationalism and the New Apostolic Reformation is no longer a fringe concern. It has become one of the most urgent forces reshaping American political life, and most people still do not understand where it came from, how it operates, or what it ultimately wants. Keri Ladner, PhD, does. A scholar of fundamentalist politics, she has spent years tracing the theological roots of movements like the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) and documenting how they moved from the margins of American religious life into the centers of government and policy. Her new book, American Dominion: The Rise and Radicalization of a New Christendom (Bloomsbury Academic, official release April 16, 2026), offers one of the most carefully researched accounts yet of how we arrived at this moment. Keri has been a guest on this podcast before. In our first conversation, we explored her 2024 book End-Time Politics: From the Moral Majority to QAnon, tracing the ideological line from Jerry Falwell through the movements that helped bring Donald Trump to power. I encourage you to listen to that episode. In this second conversation, we went deeper: into the theological architecture behind the New Apostolic Reformation, the manipulation of faith healing, the alleged sexual abuse inside NAR-affiliated churches, and what the so-called Seven Mountain Mandate has to do with your children's school curriculum. Why “Christendom” and Not “Christianity” One of the first things Keri established was her word choice in the title of American Dominion. She did not write “Christianity.” She wrote “Christendom,” and the distinction matters. “When we're talking about Christendom, we're really talking about power structures,” she told me. “The term has historically been used to describe the Church-State relations in Europe, particularly medieval Europe. What I'm trying to show is that we are looking at an age of very heightened Church-State relations, to the point that the church is pursuing a level of power that we have not seen really since the Middle Ages.” This is not a story about religion. It is a story about control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part 2 of my interview with Matthew Taylor, we move from defining Christian antichrists to exposing the movements trying to reshape American politics and religion in real time. We break down the three major wings of Christian nationalism now competing for power inside MAGA: the Reconstructionist Calvinist world associated with figures like Pete Hegseth, the New Apostolic Reformation orbit represented by Paula White, and the Catholic reactionary lane often linked to JD Vance. Matthew explains how these movements differ, where they overlap, and why Donald Trump remains the central political vessel holding them together. We also look at the theological shift from the old “Cyrus” language to something much darker: Trump as a violent avenger, even a Jehu-like figure raised up to punish enemies and restore power. That change matters, because it reveals how MAGA theology is increasingly willing to justify domination, cruelty, and authoritarian politics in the name of God. If you've been trying to understand Christian nationalism, MAGA theology, religious power, and the spiritual logic behind this movement, this conversation will help connect the dots.

Pastor Louis Florio—Lutheran pastor, former military intelligence officer, and police chaplain in Virginia—joins Chris to explain the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR): what it actually is, where it came from, and why it matters beyond the pews. Florio traces the movement's roots in the mid-20th-century Latter Rain revival, unpacks its core doctrines of dominionism and post-millennialism, and explains how its network of self-proclaimed apostles and prophets has embedded itself inside American evangelical politics largely without recognition. The conversation covers the five-fold ministry structure, NAR's proprietary Bible translation, its links to Christian nationalism, cult-like abuse dynamics, and the theological distance between NAR and mainstream Christianity. Florio also offers practical guidance for families navigating a loved one's radicalization, and closes with resources for listeners who want to track these movements.Subscribe and share to stay ahead in the world of intelligence, global issues, and current affairs.Follow Pastor Lou's Two Penny Blog at https://2-penny-blog.com/Follow Pastor Lou's police-related blog, Midnights LEO: https://midnightsleo.com/Follow Pastor Lou's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lou-florio-04475232/Support Secrets and Spies Become a “Friend of the Podcast” on Patreon for £3/$4: https://www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpiesBuy merchandise from our shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996Buy us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/secretsandspiesSubscribe to our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dgFor more information about the podcast, check out our website: https://secretsandspiespodcast.comConnect with us on social media Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/secretsandspies.bsky.socialInstagram: https://instagram.com/secretsandspiesFacebook: https://facebook.com/secretsandspiesSpoutible: https://spoutible.com/SecretsAndSpiesFollow Chris and Matt on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/chriscarrfilm.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/mattfulton.netSecrets and Spies is produced by Films & Podcasts LTD: https://filmsandpodcasts.co.uk/Music by Andrew R. BirdPhoto by Win McNamee/GettySecrets and Spies sits at the intersection of intelligence, covert action, real-world espionage, and broader geopolitics in a way that is digestible but serious. Hosted by filmmaker Chris Carr and writer Matt Fulton, each episode examines the very topics that real intelligence officers and analysts consider on a daily basis through the lens of global events and geopolitics, featuring expert insights from former spies, authors, and journalists.

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com*Note* Appologies for my audio, it was a bad microphone day! - Will What role does Christian Zionism play in shaping American politics and foreign policy?In this episode of Faithful Politics, Will Wright sits down with investigative journalist Kiera Butler of Mother Jones to unpack the growing influence of Christian Zionism—particularly within charismatic evangelical movements and political leadership. Drawing from her recent reporting, Butler explains how theological beliefs about Israel, biblical prophecy, and the end times are influencing real-world decisions, including reactions to U.S. military action in Iran.The conversation explores the divide within Christian nationalist circles, where some groups celebrate geopolitical conflict as part of a prophetic timeline while others reject intervention entirely. Butler also breaks down the rise of movements like the New Apostolic Reformation, the role of influential figures and organizations, and how these ideas are spreading from pulpits to policy.They also examine how changes to the Johnson Amendment, generational shifts among evangelicals, and the growing political visibility of Christian Zionism could shape upcoming elections.Trump's Holy Warriors Finally Got the Apocalypse They've Prayed For: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/03/trumps-holy-warriors-finally-got-the-apocalypse-theyve-prayed-for/Guest BioKiera Butler is a senior investigative reporter at Mother Jones, where she covers religion, politics, and the growing influence of movements like Christian nationalism and Christian Zionism. Her reporting focuses on how belief systems shape real-world policy and political behavior.Support the show

Shofars have been noted throughout the Scriptures, particularly in the Old Testament. They have served in specific purposes both in war and in praising God. These instruments are used frequently in corporate gatherings in the Charismatic movement and especially in the New Apostolic Reformation. Some believe that blowing a shofar expels demons, and many have used them in alleged prophetic acts, with the belief that angels are released and that the atmosphere is altered because of the blast from this ram's horn. But is this a Biblical use?Join me as we consider the use of shofars in light of Scripture and if Christians today must be using shofars. Resource:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-response-to-the-million-women-gathering/id1535754914?i=1000673820205My info:Website: http://www.lovesickscribe.comSubscribe to my blog here: http://eepurl.com/dfZ-uHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovesickscribe/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovesickscribeblogRes

Celeste Mott lives in New Orleans these days - a professional TikToker and practicing Witch who educates other new brooms on witchcraft. But once upon a time she was a UK born, Perth raised teenager whose love for Ann Rice's vampire novels saw her join a fan group. Little did she know she was about to get drawn into a predatory vampire cult. In this episode, Celeste talks with me about her experiences, the commonalities across all cults, and the ways in which New Apostolic Reformation-leaning evangelicalism resembles the darker aspects of witchcraft, but with none of the consent or ethical checks most witches take very seriously.  Its a conversation I never thought I'd have during the days of my childhood, when "Carman" graced my playlist alongside precisely no worldly music. But the contents of this 'witches invitation' actually asks the question - where are the ethics in Christian and pseudo-Christian communities that lean in the direction of cultic and high-control group behaviour. 

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

Episode 2.90In this episode, Michael and Zach examine several modern Christian-adjacent movements and ask a clarifying question: Where do the real doctrinal fault lines lie? Rather than treating every movement as equally problematic, the discussion evaluates four key theological pressure points that historically define Christianity—the Trinity, the person of Christ, the gospel, and authority and revelation.Using those categories, the episode surveys four movements often associated with Christianity: Oneness Pentecostalism, Word-Faith teaching, the New Apostolic Reformation, and Seventh-day Adventism. Each movement is examined according to how it relates to the core doctrines that have historically defined the Christian faith.Oneness Pentecostalism raises fundamental questions about the Trinity by reviving a modalistic understanding of God. Some streams of Word-Faith theology introduce significant pressure on the doctrine of God and the gospel through “little gods” language and prosperity-centered interpretations of faith. The New Apostolic Reformation generally maintains orthodox Trinitarian theology but introduces concerns around ongoing apostolic authority and modern prophetic revelation. Seventh-day Adventism affirms many historic doctrines but raises questions surrounding prophetic authority and the role of the Investigative Judgment in shaping assurance.Throughout the conversation, the goal is not to dismiss entire communities or question personal sincerity, but to evaluate theology using the same historical standards the church has long applied. By examining where doctrinal shifts occur—whether in the nature of God, the identity of Christ, the structure of the gospel, or the source of authority—listeners gain a framework for understanding why some differences are secondary while others alter the foundation itself.The episode closes with a reminder: the presence of biblical language does not guarantee biblical theology. The real question is whether the central doctrines of Christianity remain intact.Find our videocast here: https://youtu.be/oMjPjeiwrxsMerch here: https://take-2-podcast.printify.me/Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone⁠License code: 2QZOZ2YHZ5UTE7C8Find more Take 2 Theology content at http://www.take2theology.com

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

This week, Sam speaks with Matthew D. Taylor, about the religious undercurrents underpinning this incredibly dangerous new war against Iran. Dr. Taylor is a visiting scholar at Georgetown University's Center on Faith and Justice. His latest book The Violent Take It by Force offers a history of the New Apostolic Reformation movement and its role in the events of January 6th. Then, she talks with Andrea Pitzer, author of One Long Night: A Global History of Concentration Camps (along with other books), about the plans to grow US concentration camps in support of ICE's ethnic cleansing mission. Resources: Follow Matthew Taylor on ⁠Substack⁠ and learn more about his work at drmatthewdtaylor.com.Subscribe to Andrea Pitzer's newsletter: Degenerate Art and listen to her podcast Next Comes What.TRUMP MUST GO NOW! Organize with Refuse Fascism at No Kings Day on March 28To get involved, text REFUSE to 855-755-1314 or ⁠⁠⁠sign up online⁠⁠⁠, follow @RefuseFascism on social media (@RefuseFashizm on TikTok) and our YouTube channel: @Refuse_Fascism.Support:⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Refuse Fascism on Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/refusefascism⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donate.refusefascism.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Venmo: Refuse-Fascism⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy merch (Big Cartel)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy merch (Fourth Wall)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music for this episode: Penny the Snitch by Ikebe Shakedown

Matthew Taylor joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career as a scholar studying Christian Nationalism and his book about the New Apostolic Reformation: "The Violent Take It By Force: The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy".

If your church has a battle plan, colour coded demon maps, and something called a “prayer army”… you're not dealing with metaphor anymore.We track Spiritual Warfare into the modern era — where “principalities and powers” become the New Apostolic Reformation, Dominionism, Christian Nationalism, and strategic-level spiritual warfare inside the charismatic and evangelical movements. What started as an internal struggle with sin now fuels prayer armies, spiritual mapping, Christian Surveillance, and open talk of taking back governments for God.From Michael Harper popularising the term in 1970, to C. Peter Wagner and Cindy Jacobs outlining multi-level battle strategies, we unpack how charismatic leaders reframed demonology as political action. Ground-level prayer. Occult-level enemy hunting. Strategic-level warfare against nations.Yes. Nations.We break down:The three levels of spiritual warfarePrayer warriors and prayer armiesSpiritual mapping and identifying “enemies of God”Idol burnings and real-world destructionThe rise of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR)Dominion theology and Christian supremacyWhy this theology aligns so neatly with MAGA politicsWhen the enemy is everywhere, dissent becomes treason.When you believe you're fighting Satan, violence feels righteous. If you enjoy religious history, evangelical deconstruction, exposing authoritarian theology, and laughing at holy LARPing, you're in the right place. If this episode made you laugh, think, or nervously Google “dominionism,” join our coalition of the reasonable at patreon.com/satanismysuperhero. Bonus content, early releases, and a community that prefers evidence over exorcism. Sauces available on request.  Email us: satanismysuperhero@gmail.com Send a textSupport the showWelcome, Sinners! We're building a cult — the good kind. No robes, just laughs. Catch every blasphemous episode: Listen Here Wear your heresy: Merch Store Support the pod & unlock Hoots songs: Patreon Your reviews, shares, and smart-ass comments keep the cult alive.

There's a growing movement within the charismatic and New Apostolic Reformation camp that we're hearing more and more about these days: deliverance ministry. If you've ever seen a video of someone practicing deliverance, or if you have a friend who's dabbling in deliverance, you might wonder if it's biblical, and if it's OK for Christians […]

John and Brantley explore how music functions as one of the most powerful—and least examined—tools of influence inside charismatic and New Apostolic Reformation-aligned environments. Drawing from firsthand experience at IHOPKC and decades of worship leadership, they break down how rhythm, tempo, chord progressions, repetition, and emotional pacing shape belief, expectation, and group identity far beyond lyrics alone. The conversation examines earworms, emotional conditioning, prophetic language embedded in songs, and how worship can subtly reinforce fear, dependency, and elite identity. At the same time, the discussion distinguishes between harmful manipulation and healthy musical guidance, offering insight into how the same musical techniques can be used to comfort, ground, and restore rather than control. ______________________ Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962  Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K  ______________________ - Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham  - Visit the website: https://william-branham.org

When the history of this moment is written, Minneapolis may take its place alongside Selma, Stonewall, and Harper's Ferry—a name synonymous with resistance. In this episode, Matthew Taylor and Susie Hayward return to American Unexceptionalism to reflect on what has unfolded in the Twin Cities over the past two months: mass ICE deployments, escalating authoritarian tactics, and a powerful, community-rooted response. Drawing from the streets of Minneapolis and St. Paul, they explore what frontline resistance looks like in real time, how religious leaders have stepped into both pastoral and prophetic roles, and why this moment feels like the full activation of both Trump-era authoritarian impulses and an American resistance movement finding its footing. This conversation serves as a postlude—and a reckoning—with the themes of American Unexceptionalism. Lessons once drawn from Sri Lanka, South Korea, Brazil, and beyond are now being lived out at home, faster and more intensely than expected. Taylor and Hayward unpack why Minneapolis became the flashpoint, how multifaith and multigenerational organizing has changed the terrain, and what these experiences can teach communities across the country preparing for what may come next. The message is urgent and clear: what's happening in Minneapolis is coming for the rest of America—and the time to learn, organize, and build the relationships needed to defend democracy is now. Dr. Matthew D. Taylor is a visiting scholar at the center on Faith and Justice at Georgetown University. His book, The Violent Take It by Force: The Christian Movement that is Threatening Our Democracy (Broadleaf, 2024), tracks how a loose network of charismatic Christian leaders called the New Apostolic Reformation was a major instigating force for the January 6th Insurrection and is currently reshaping the culture of the religious right in the U.S. Taylor is also the creator of the audio docuseries Charismatic Revival Fury: The New Apostolic Reformation. Rev. Susan Hayward: was until recently the lead on the US Institute of Peace's efforts to understand religious dimensions of conflict and advance efforts engaging religious actors and organizations in peacebuilding. She has conducted political asylum and refugee work with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and Advocates for Human Rights. Rev. Hayward studied Buddhism in Nepal and is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. www.axismundi.us Executive Producer: Dr. Bradley Onishi Producer: Andrew Gill Original Music and Mixing: Scott Okamoto Production Assistance: Kari Onishi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John and Jed examine how modern charismatic movements evolved into closed systems of authority that function like miniature theocratic states. Drawing from personal experience, historical revival movements, and recent scandals surrounding IHOP KC, they explain how unaccountable leadership, failed prophecies, and rewritten histories create environments where abuse can flourish. The conversation traces the ideological lineage from early healing revivals and Branhamism to the New Apostolic Reformation, showing how spiritual language is used to shield power, suppress dissent, and bypass accountability. This episode challenges listeners to recognize the warning signs of authoritarian religion and consider why these systems continue to repeat the same cycle of rise, collapse, and reinvention. ______________________ Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962  Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K  ______________________ - Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham  - Visit the website: https://william-branham.org

John and Laura-Lynn examine the historical and psychological roots behind ecstatic manifestations in modern charismatic movements. Tracing the progression from early Pentecostalism and the Latter Rain revival through the Voice of Healing campaigns and into the New Apostolic Reformation, they analyze how suggestibility, music, group dynamics, and "impartation" theology shaped contemporary revival culture. The discussion explores historical controversies surrounding figures connected to healing revivals, the development of repeatable revival formulas, and how emotional escalation in large gatherings can influence belief and behavior. Rather than focusing only on present-day personalities, the conversation asks deeper questions about doctrine, mass psychology, accountability, and what distinguishes authentic Christian worship from manufactured spiritual experience. ______________________ Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962  Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K  ______________________ - Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham  - Visit the website: https://william-branham.org

The New Apostolic Reformation movement claims to have contemporary apostles who receive new revelation equal to Scripture, effectively ending sola scriptura. Dr. John Neufeld explains how this movement argues the Bible is insufficient for today's church and that modern "apostles" give new words adding to biblical truth. Dr. John demonstrates that unless we have a closed canon—66 books and no more—we're saying Jesus didn't complete God's plan.The Case for Sola Scriptura: Is the Bible alone our ultimate authority? In this 5-part series, Dr. John Neufeld defends sola scriptura—that Scripture alone is our final authority for faith and practice. He addresses challenges from Roman Catholicism, Protestant liberalism, and the New Apostolic Reformation. Dr. John demonstrates that the 66 books of Scripture form a closed canon—God's complete and final word.

In this episode of the Westminster Effects Doxology Podcast, we examine the unfolding controversies surrounding Bethel Church, Shawn Bolz, Todd White, and the broader New Apostolic Reformation movement.We discuss allegations of cover-up culture, the recurring pattern of leadership scandals in Charismatic circles, and the emotional toll these situations take on churches and individuals.What does biblical discernment look like in moments like this? How should experience relate to Scripture? And what do these events mean for the future of the Charismatic movement?Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠X⁠.Join the discussion at the Westminster Effects Green Room.Buy your guitar effects at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠westminstereffects.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

While Jesus affirmed the complete authority and accuracy of Scripture, modern Protestant liberalism has abandoned sola scriptura by claiming the Bible contains errors or is merely humanity's search for God. Dr. John Neufeld traces how German scholars began questioning Moses' authorship and denying Jesus' miracles, replacing biblical Christianity with cultural affirmation and self-actualization. Wherever the preaching of Scripture is absent, sola scriptura is disregarded, and the church is hollowed out.The Case for Sola Scriptura: Is the Bible alone our ultimate authority? In this 5-part series, Dr. John Neufeld defends sola scriptura—that Scripture alone is our final authority for faith and practice. He addresses challenges from Roman Catholicism, Protestant liberalism, and the New Apostolic Reformation. Dr. John demonstrates that the 66 books of Scripture form a closed canon—God's complete and final word.

John Collins and John McKinnon conclude their series by examining William Branham's adoption and "placing of a son" theology, tracing how it reshaped salvation into a two-stage system that promises future authority to a spiritual elite. They compare Branham's claims directly with Paul's teaching on adoption, showing how Scripture presents adoption as a present reality for every believer, not a reward reserved for an end-time class. The discussion connects Branham's framework to later charismatic and apostolic movements, explaining how delayed sonship, submission to spiritual authorities, and promises of future power became tools for control within modern networks often associated with the New Apostolic Reformation. By grounding the conversation in biblical texts, historical theology, and documented sermons, the episode clarifies why this doctrine represents a fundamentally different gospel and why it continues to shape contemporary charismatic culture. ______________________ Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962  Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K  ______________________ - Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham  - Visit the website: https://william-branham.org

Can tradition hold equal authority with Scripture? Dr. John Neufeld examines what Jesus taught about tradition in Mark 7:1-13, where the Pharisees criticized His disciples for not following ceremonial hand washing traditions. Jesus responded by quoting Isaiah: "They teach as doctrines the commandments of men." When tradition conflicts with Scripture—as when the Pharisees used "Corban" to avoid honouring their parents—tradition always loses. Jesus Himself practiced sola scriptura.The Case for Sola Scriptura: Is the Bible alone our ultimate authority? In this 5-part series, Dr. John Neufeld defends sola scriptura—that Scripture alone is our final authority for faith and practice. He addresses challenges from Roman Catholicism, Protestant liberalism, and the New Apostolic Reformation. Dr. John demonstrates that the 66 books of Scripture form a closed canon—God's complete and final word.

Roman Catholics argue that sola scriptura has splintered Protestantism into countless interpretations. Dr. John Neufeld responds by distinguishing between sola scriptura (Scripture as final authority) and solo scriptura (Scripture alone, rejecting all church history). Historic Protestants affirm Scripture's ultimate authority while valuing church fathers and the ecumenical creeds.The Case for Sola Scriptura: Is the Bible alone our ultimate authority? In this 5-part series, Dr. John Neufeld defends sola scriptura—that Scripture alone is our final authority for faith and practice. He addresses challenges from Roman Catholicism, Protestant liberalism, and the New Apostolic Reformation. Dr. John demonstrates that the 66 books of Scripture form a closed canon—God's complete and final word.

John examines the real origins of the Assemblies of God, tracing its formation back to the 1914 meetings in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and the racial and organizational conflict within the Church of God in Christ. By comparing official denominational history with newspaper records and Pentecostal archives, John explains how white leadership separated to form a new organization while leaving critical context out of the modern narrative. The episode also follows the doctrinal and relational networks connecting Charles Fox Parham, F.F. Bosworth, John G. Lake, William Branham, and the Latter Rain movement, showing how revival circuits and apostolic networks allowed destructive teachings to spread. The result is a clearer picture of how early Pentecostal power structures shaped later movements, including the New Apostolic Reformation. ______________________Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR:Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K ______________________- Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham - Visit the website: https://william-branham.org

Can the Bible alone be our ultimate authority, or do we need something more? Dr. John Neufeld begins a defense of sola scriptura—the principle that Scripture alone is our final authority for faith and practice. Addressing objections from Roman Catholics and others, Dr. John demonstrates that Jesus Himself chose the apostles and promised the Holy Spirit would guide them into all truth. The church didn't decide which books belong in the Bible—it simply recognized what God had already established.The Case for Sola Scriptura: Is the Bible alone our ultimate authority? In this 5-part series, Dr. John Neufeld defends sola scriptura—that Scripture alone is our final authority for faith and practice. He addresses challenges from Roman Catholicism, Protestant liberalism, and the New Apostolic Reformation. Dr. John demonstrates that the 66 books of Scripture form a closed canon—God's complete and final word.

Guest Bios Show Transcript In the wake of current exposés of supposed “prophets” — Shawn Bolz, Chris Reed, Todd White and others — many are rethinking the movement they come from. And they're questioning the teaching of churches, like Bethel, which platformed and covered for these “prophets,” rather than exposing them as frauds. Known as the New Apostolic Reformation — or NAR — this movement centers on the five-fold ministry outlined in Ephesians 4.

Guest Bios Show Transcript In the wake of current exposés of supposed “prophets” — Shawn Bolz, Chris Reed, Todd White and others — many are rethinking the movement they come from. And they're questioning the teaching of churches, like Bethel, which platformed and covered for these “prophets,” rather than exposing them as frauds. Known as the New Apostolic Reformation — or NAR — this movement centers on the five-fold ministry outlined in Ephesians 4.

John and Timothy trace the historical and theological roots of modern charismatic and prophetic movements, examining how Pentecostal spirituality evolved into systems that often elevate experience above Scripture. Drawing from personal testimony, historical research, and biblical analysis, they explore how ideas like fresh revelation, prophetic authority, and revival culture have repeatedly produced spiritual confusion and lasting harm. The conversation follows the pipeline from early Pentecostalism through healing revivals and prophetic conferences into contemporary movements associated with the New Apostolic Reformation. Along the way, they discuss false prophecy, psychological and spiritual manipulation, fabricated supernatural signs, and why many sincere believers ultimately walk away from organized Christianity altogether. ______________________Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR:Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K ______________________- Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham - Visit the website: https://william-branham.org

John unpacks the hidden spiritualist foundations behind William Branham’s ministry and how those same occult practices evolved into the New Apostolic Reformation’s “spiritual warfare” theology. Drawing connections from John Alexander Dowie to the Latter Rain and Pentecostal movements, he exposes how loaded language, trances, and “prophetic” manifestations masked practices rooted in mediumship and communication with the dead. This episode dives deep into how deception, altered states, and false authority blurred the line between Christianity and the occult—creating one of the most dangerous theological systems in modern times.______________________Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR:Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K ______________________– Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham – Visit the website: https://william-branham.org

John and Brantley discuss the history and theology behind dominionism, tracing how ideas about spiritual authority, governance, and cultural control developed within modern Christian movements. Drawing from personal experience, historical research, and biblical reflection, they explore how dominion theology reframes faith from trust in Christ's completed work into a mandate for human action, power, and control. The conversation examines the roots of dominionist thinking, its connection to movements like the Latter Rain and the New Apostolic Reformation, and why these ideas continue to shape church culture, politics, worship, and prayer language. Rather than focusing on slogans or personalities, John and Brantley explain how dominion theology functions, why it appeals to believers, and where it departs from the example and teachings of Jesus. ______________________Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR:Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K ______________________- Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham - Visit the website: https://william-branham.org

Nate Williams is joined by Rev. Keith Gibson, and they discuss the New Apostolic Reformation. They cover NAR doctrine, why it is dangerous, and how we can avoid its mistakes.

John and Jenny unpack how racialized theology, Christian supremacy, and political extremism shaped everything from William Branham’s world to Youth With A Mission’s global footprint. Drawing on archival research and lived experience, they trace the line from British Israelism and Christian Identity theology through Bob Jones University, moral-majority politics, and Branham’s mentors into modern charismatic and New Apostolic Reformation networks. Along the way, they explore how “spiritual warfare,” end-times urgency, and talk of being the “true seed” of Abraham quietly merge race, nation, and faith into a single identity.______________________Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR:Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K ______________________– Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham – Visit the website: https://william-branham.org

John Collins and John McKinnon examine how William Branham's teaching on adoption, authority, and "reading between the lines" laid conceptual groundwork later echoed in the New Apostolic Reformation. By tracing Branham's reinterpretation of Scripture, Roman adoption customs, and claims of hidden revelation, they show how extra-biblical theology quietly reappears today under new language such as fresh revelation, spiritual downloads, and apostolic authority. The discussion contrasts Paul's clear teaching on adoption as a finished act in Christ with Branham's two-stage model that promotes elite believers, future authority, and spiritual hierarchy. The episode also addresses the psychological and spiritual harm this framework causes, especially for survivors of high-control movements, and explains why these ideas continue to resurface in modern charismatic and apostolic streams. ______________________Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR:Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K______________________- Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham- Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSpezVG15TVG-lOYMRXuyQ- Visit the website: https://william-branham.org- Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WilliamBranhamOrg - Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@william.m.branham- Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wmbhr- Buy the books: https://william-branham.org/site/books

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comIn this episode of Faithful Politics, Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram speak with Dr. Matthew Boedy, professor of rhetoric and author of The Seven Mountains Mandate, about the ideological and strategic framework driving modern Christian nationalism.Boedy explains how the Seven Mountains Mandate evolved from a missionary concept into a coordinated political strategy aimed at gaining institutional control over key sectors of society, including government, education, media, religion, and family. He traces the movement's theological roots, its connection to the New Apostolic Reformation, and its modern expression through figures like Charlie Kirk and organizations such as Turning Point USA.The conversation explores how Christian nationalism differs from traditional religious influence, how eschatology shapes political urgency, and why the movement represents a shift from persuasion to power. Will and Josh also wrestle with the implications for democracy, religious freedom, and marginalized communities, while asking what responsible Christian leadership looks like in an era of rising populism and polarization.Buy the book: The Seven Mountains Mandate: https://bookshop.org/a/112456/9780664269210Guest BioDr. Matthew Boedy is a professor of rhetoric and composition at the University of North Georgia and a scholar of religion, politics, and extremism in American culture. His work focuses on how religious ideas shape political movements and how rhetoric is used to mobilize power in public life.He is the author of The Seven Mountains Mandate: Exposing the Dangerous Plan to Christianize America and Destroy Democracy, which traces the theological origins, political strategy, and institutional networks behind the modern Christian nationalist movement. In the book, Boedy examines how figures such as Charlie Kirk and organizations like Turning Point USA have transformed religious ideology into a coordinated strategy for influencing government, education, media, and other key sectors of society.Boedy's research bridges theology, political theory, and cultural analysis, offering a framework for understanding how faith-based movements evolve from spiritual influence into oSupport the show

John and Charles examine a newly surfaced transcript involving Paul Cain and Chuck Smith that exposes how leadership power functioned behind the scenes of the charismatic movement. The discussion traces how the same figures moved from Foursquare to Calvary Chapel, Vineyard, and ultimately the New Apostolic Reformation, carrying the same control structures with them. The conversation explores how recordings, private confessions, and reputation management became tools for enforcing silence, shaping narratives, and protecting movements at critical moments. By following the historical trail from the 1950s healing revival through the 1980s and beyond, the episode reveals how spiritual authority often operated less through doctrine and more through leverage. ______________________Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR:Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K ______________________- Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham - Visit the website: https://william-branham.org

John examines why Freemasonry alone cannot explain the theological problems inside modern charismatic and New Apostolic Reformation movements. Tracing the issue back to ancient Gnosticism, he explains how secret knowledge, spiritual elitism, and hidden revelation repeatedly resurface in Christian history. By comparing early church responses—especially Irenaeus' work Against Heresies—with post-World War II healing revivals, Branhamism, and modern NAR teachings, this episode shows how Gnostic ideas reshape salvation, authority, and church identity. The discussion exposes why mystery-driven Christianity thrives in times of fear and instability, and why the simple public gospel remains the antidote. ______________________Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR:Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K ______________________- Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham - Visit the website: https://william-branham.org

John explains why Freemasonry becomes a fixation for people leaving high-control religious groups, especially movements tied to William Branham and the New Apostolic Reformation. Drawing on history, personal experience, and documented hoaxes, he separates conspiracy theory from verifiable evidence while showing how fraternal-order structures were quietly replicated inside modern charismatic and apostolic movements. This episode examines Albert Pike, the Taxil hoax, Lucifer language, Christian Identity, pyramid theology, and why secrecy, hierarchy, and "inner knowledge" do far more damage inside churches than Freemasonry ever did outside them. The result is a sober, historically grounded framework for understanding why cult survivors spiral into conspiracy thinking — and how to step out of it. ______________________Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR:Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K ______________________- Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham - Visit the website: https://william-branham.org

John, Kevin, and Barbara examine how post-Latter Rain and Voice of Healing networks helped lay the groundwork for today's blend of Word of Faith teaching, New Apostolic Reformation ideology, and aggressive Christian nationalism. They trace lines from Gordon Lindsay and early identity-influenced revival culture to Andrew Wommack's ministry in Woodland Park, Colorado, highlighting how a seemingly gentle Bible teacher fronts a sophisticated dominionist project aimed at reshaping local government, education, and civic life through Charis Bible College and the Truth and Liberty Coalition. ______________________Pelligrino Walk:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPviIYcBQYTk491wXZWBYzw ______________________Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR:Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K ______________________- Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham - Visit the website: https://william-branham.org

In this special episode, Brad introduces an audio essay by Matt Taylor titled 'The Colonized God.' Taylor, known for his work on the New Apostolic Reformation, explores the complex relationship between Christians who are not Christian nationalists and Christian supremacists, who use Christianity to gain power and marginalize others. The essay delves into how different interpretations of Jesus' teachings can divide communities and the impact of Christian supremacy on contemporary American politics, especially in light of events like the January 6th Capitol riot. Taylor also reflects on his personal journey as a Christian amidst these tumultuous times and calls for a return to the core values of humility and compassion epitomized by Jesus. Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 1000+ episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/StraightWhiteJC Order Brad's book: https://bookshop.org/a/95982/9781506482163 Subscribe to Teología Sin Vergüenza Subscribe to American Exceptionalism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan is off this week. So we are pleased to bring you a feature from our new limited series American Unexceptionalism: Global Lessons on Fighting Religious Nationalism with Dr. Matthew Taylor and Rev. Susan Hayward. South Korea is a nation that is deeply entwined with the United States. From the Korean War (which never technically ended) to Korean pop culture to the deep ties between Korean and American evangelical communities, what happens in the US affects South Korea and vice versa. But most Americans weren't paying attention to the fact that Korean democracy was startlingly challenged less than a year ago when the president at the time (President Yoon) declared martial law and tried to have his political enemies arrested. That attempt at autocratic takeover was unsuccessful, because Koreans took to the streets to protest and even Yoon's own party helped overturn his martial law decision and then impeach him. What can we in the United States learn from Korean activists and religious communities about how to resist wannabe tyrants? We get help on this question from two of the foremost experts on the interchanges between Korean religion and American religion: Helen J. Kim and Ray Kim. Additional Resources https://helenjinkim.com/ Home - International Center for Religion & Diplomacy - International Center for Religion & Diplomacy Helen J. Kim, Race for Revival: How Cold War South Korea Shaped the American Evangelical Empire (New York: Oxford University Press, 2022), https://global.oup.com/academic/product/race-for-revival-9780190062422. Paul Y. Chang, Protest Dialectics: State Repression and South Korea's Democracy Movement, 1970-1979 (Redwood City, CA: Stanford University Press, 2015), https://www.sup.org/books/asian-studies/protest-dialectics.  Chanhee Ho, “Charlie Kirk Memorial in Seoul Shows Power of Christian Nationalism for Young Korean Activists,” Religion Dispatches, September 30, 2025, https://religiondispatches.org/charlie-kirk-memorial-in-seoul-shows-power-of-christian-nationalism-for-young-korean-activists/. Dr. Matthew D. Taylor is the senior Christian scholar at the Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies in Baltimore, where he specializes in American Christianity, American Islam, Christian extremism, and religious politics. His book, The Violent Take It by Force: The Christian Movement that is Threatening Our Democracy (Broadleaf, 2024), tracks how a loose network of charismatic Christian leaders called the New Apostolic Reformation was a major instigating force for the January 6th Insurrection and is currently reshaping the culture of the religious right in the U.S. Taylor is also the creator of the audio docuseries Charismatic Revival Fury: The New Apostolic Reformation. Rev. Susan Hayward: was until recently the lead on the US Institute of Peace's efforts to understand religious dimensions of conflict and advance efforts engaging religious actors and organizations in peacebuilding. She has conducted political asylum and refugee work with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and Advocates for Human Rights. Rev. Hayward studied Buddhism in Nepal and is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. www.axismundi.us Executive Producer: Dr. Bradley Onishi Producer: Andrew Gill Original Music and Mixing: Scott Okamoto Production Assistance: Kari Onishi Funded through generous contributions from ICJS, Princeton Theological Seminary, and the ICRD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices