The Lovesick Scribe Podcast

Within areas of the Charismatic movement, there is a reluctance to call an individual a false prophet, even when evidence is provided to confirm this very thing. There are additional categories for prophets created within the prophetic movement, arguably convoluting the ability to call one a false prophet. What does Scripture tell us in identifying false prophets and false teachers? Is it loving to call someone a false prophet or a false teacher?

Join me in this discussion with Pastor Chris Rosebrough concerning this matter.

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Declarative or decreeing prayer is a predominant practice within the hyper charismatic/New Apostolic Reformation movement. Those who hold to this believe they are using their God given authority to call things from heaven into earth. It is viewed as a powerful way of praying and getting results. Is this a Biblical practice?

Join me as we take a look at declarative prayer and a tool being promoted by a female spiritual coach called a prayer square.

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Over the years, Lou Engle has hosted numerous gatherings of people where the call to fast and pray is heralded as necessary in order to see the next great move of God. On October 12, 2024, Engle is calling for one million women to gather at the Mall in Washington, D.C. to pray and fast as Esthers in a last stand for America.

Join me as we take a look at this million women movement, the undertones of the New Apostolic Reformation within it, and who the focus is in the book of Esther.

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Numerous self-professing prophets declared to know the results of the 2020 election before it occurred. However, not one of them prophesied accurately, resulting in much confusion and a massive blemish on the prophetic movement. A few of these individuals made public statements concerning their error while also stating that a false prophecy did not make one a false prophet. There were statements of shutting down a ministry as the Lord had directed following this mistake. Is an apology the same as repentance, and was that ministry shut down?

Join me as we take an in-depth look at one of these individuals, the apology/repentance and the question of rebranding, and we consider what Scripture has to say about true prophecy and false prophecy.

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Bringing Heaven to Earth is the focal mission of Bethel Church in Redding, California. Music is an important factor in achieving such a mission, as it is viewed as releasing Heaven's potential and possibilities in the world. But there are some concerns with what worship students are taught about incorporating worship music in church services and in the secular arena, such as the emphasis on vibrations, frequencies, and entrainment.

Join me as we discuss a teaching within Bethel's worship ministry and its association with the New Age.

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When looking at the New Testament, we can clearly see instructions and guidelines for church order. One of the teachings within the New Apostolic Reformation deals with the new wine and the belief that apostles are necessary today in order for the church to advance. What happens when a woman claims such authority and preaches to a congregation about church order according to her leading?

Join me as we look at a recent teaching from Kathryn Krick and we consider what the Bible has to say about church order.

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Your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. There is an increased focused on supernatural experiences within the New Apostolic Reformation, such as dreams and visions. Many will claim such experiences and may even view these as indicators of a deep fellowship with God.

Join me as we look at some examples within this movement, Joel 2:28, and a view of such experiences in light of Scripture.

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Join me as I look at some of your questions concerning topics and personal matters associated with the New Apostolic Reformation. Topics include prayer, tongues, deliverance, supernatural experiences, blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, life after the movement, and how to respond to family members who are still in the movement.

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https://www.forthegospel.org/listen/spiritual-disciplines-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-prayer-life

https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/simple-acrostic-prayer

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In 2017, I wrote a blog post and recorded a video about a prophetic word I claimed to receive from the Lord about the garden of Eden and how to deal with the serpent in our lives. This revelation came after a dream I had that seemed to bring on spiritual warfare. Was this truly a prophetic word?

Join me as we examine this word more closely.

There are numerous teachings on deliverance ministry. Many ministers holding to this belief may put a personal prophetic or revelatory spin on deliverance teaching. A recent teaching instructs people about what he calls "dusty demons". These demons are said to hide in the places in your life where you have not swept clean after receiving deliverance, and they cause deliverance to stall in one's life. Does this type of teaching provide freedom and truth according to the Word of God?

Join me as we look more closely at the doctrine of dusty demons.

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The Bible encourages and comforts us in knowing that contentment from God is to be part of the Christian's life. There are times in our life that contentment can be difficult, and even temptations in this world can lead us to discontentment. Those who have come out of such movements as the New Apostolic Reformation may battle with finding contentment in Christ while grappling with Biblical truths.

Join me as I discuss this thought-provoking topic with Dave Jenkins, and we reflect on the contentment only God can provide.

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The New Year is upon us, and prophetic words said to be from God for 2024 have been released by numerous professing prophets. From a prophetic council of elders and online influencers to lesser-known individuals, a wave of prophecy stamped with God's name sweeps through as it does this time every year. Are these truly words from the Lord?

Join me as we take a look at a few of these words, and we look to Scripture for clarity and accuracy in the prophetic.

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What constitutes a healthy church? When coming out of movements such as the New Apostolic Reformation, it can be difficult to navigate what are healthy practices and teachings according to Scripture. Finding a local church to attend is a vital instruction for the Christian.

Join me in a conversation with Dave Jenkins as we broach this subject of healthy and unhealthy churches, and we discuss what to look for in a solid Biblical church.

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In 2020, Kris Vallotton published a book and a workbook on the subject of spiritual intelligence. Over the past few years, he has also ministered and taught publicly about this same topic. What is spiritual intelligence? Kris Vallotton says that spiritual intelligence is the ability to think and to know the thoughts of God.

Join me for part 1 of this topic as we begin to look at the basic teaching of spiritual intelligence from the perspective of Kris Vallotton.

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There are leaders within areas of the Charismatic movement embracing certain teachings and doctrine that correlate with the New Apostolic Reformation. Recently, Alexander Pagani stated that NAR is heresy and a doctrine he rejects. However, there have been questions surrounding his practices and online teachings.

Join me as we take a look at some of these things in relation to Alexander Pagani, and I make a sincere appeal to him and to his followers based on solid evidence contrary to his statements.

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The fire of God, no pun intended, is a hot topic in some areas of the Charismatic movement. From singing about the fire of God, to walking through fire tunnels and hearing leaders declare fire over a gathering of people, there is a desire to metaphorically burn for God. There are those who have sincere intentions in their desire for zeal in the Lord. Is this understanding of God's fire Biblical?

Join me as we consider this teaching and practice in light of Scripture.

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A well-known professing prophet claim to receive a dream from God for this generation. A deliverance minister claims new techniques and strategies are needed to set people free. Yet, the claim to uphold Scripture is professed. What is the difference between sola Scriptura and prima Scriptura?

Join me in a discussion on this topic and why sola Scriptura matters.

There is a growing desire in acknowledging women as holding authoritative positions in the church. Among those who hold to modern-day apostles and prophets, there are women who espouse to be apostles, appealing to Junia in Romans 16 as affirmation of this belief. Was Junia a female apostle noted in Romans 16? Is there an issue with claiming to be an apostle today, let alone a female apostle?

Join me as we take a look at a recent teaching from a professing female apostle while comparing it to Scripture.

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The recent release of the Cessationist film, along with next year's Cessationist conference has gotten numerous people talking, and it has ruffled some feathers. There has long been both friendly and unfriendly debate between continuationists and cessationists concerning the gifts. However, the claim from some is that cessationism is a doctrine of demons and is even heretical. A prophet has also claimed to have a prophetic word concerning this film and conference.

Join me as we take a look at these claims, and we consider some thoughts and Scripture pertaining to this hot topic.

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How are we to acknowledge someone with an honorary doctorate? Are there concerns when doctorates are conferred from schools with questionable credentials and accreditation? With the rise of supernatural schools of ministry and diploma mills, there is concern that individuals are potentially being awarded degrees unethically, and such esteemed credentials provide perceived legitimacy and authority.

Join me in an interesting discussion with Richard Moore on this subject.

In a recent interview, the hosts of Remnant Radio discussed modern deliverance beliefs with Alexander Pagani. The Secrets of Deliverance, a book written by Pagani, was highlighted during this discussion.

Join me in a conversation with Dave Jenkins as we provide some thoughts and commentary on this interview.

Many people claim supernatural experiences, including visions and conversations with Jesus Christ. Though God truly does work supernaturally in the lives of people, there must be testing in accordance with Scripture regarding any claim such as these.

Join me as we consider such a claim.

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Romans 8:29 tells us that those whom God foreknew He predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren. There are differing beliefs as to what foreknew means. One such belief states that we preexisted with God prior to birth. But what does Scripture actually say on the matter?

Join me as we take a look at a recent teaching from a professing prophet concerning preexistence.

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It is a recurrent theme that when some leaders are questioned with regards to their teaching and their beliefs, accusations of a religious spirit or a legalist spirit gets tossed into the ring. Those who would dare test what is taught in accordance with Scripture, or those who would conceive of questioning the man or woman of God are seemingly labeled as being plagued with that pesky religious spirit.

Join me as I discuss a recent public response focusing on this elusive spirit, and the trouble it has brought in posing questions to confusing and questionable teachings.

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While deliverance ministry boasts in strength and power, there are apparent weaknesses with this practice in light of Scripture.

Join me as I discuss this important topic with Dave Jenkins, the host of Equipping You in Grace, and we talk about the sufficiency of Christ and the Word of God that is deficient in deliverance ministry.

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There are many people coming out of the New Age movement and coming to saving faith in Jesus Christ. Along with this exodus comes the concern of adopting aberrant practices found in the Charismatic and hyper charismatic movement. One such practice is modern Christian deliverance.

Join me as I examine a recent discussion between two ex-New Agers who are proponents of modern Christian deliverance.

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Drawing crowds to stadiums and venues is not a new thing in the New Apostolic Reformation. Neither is the call to unite Roman Catholics and Protestants under the banner of Jesus. Why is this a problem?

Join me as I discuss a gathering taking place in Portugal this week called The Change, who is affiliated with this event, and why it is important to recognize the concerns surrounding ecumenism.

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There is a teaching within the modern deliverance movement called self-deliverance. It is where professing Christians are instructed to cast demons out of themselves through renunciations, confessions, and other practices. These demons may be dwelling within the individual through various ways, including curses and ancestral sin.

Join me as I discuss the teaching of self-deliverance in accordance with Scripture.

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Join me as I have a candid conversation with a former member of Jenny Weaver's Core Group, and we discuss concerns surrounding this group now deemed a movement by its leader.

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You can practice prophesying. A wrong prophecy does not make someone a false prophet. If these statements sound familiar, then you likely heard them in the prophetic movement or have heard self-professing prophets claim such things.

Join me as we consider some of these claims and the concerns and questions surrounding them.

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Communion is one of the two ordinances for Christians to observe as part of their relationship with Jesus Christ. The Lord's supper is a beautiful reminder of what Christ did on our behalf on the cross and the hope we have in Him.

Some incorporate teachings where communion is to be taken in order to receive healing and breakthrough in one's life and body. Not only that, healing and blessing are guaranteed in the atonement according to this teaching.

Join me as we consider a short teaching on communion and the spirit of affliction from Randy Clark, and we see what Scripture says regarding the belief of healing in the atonement.

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How would you respond to someone claiming to activate angels and see into the spiritual realm? What if someone seemingly affirmed occult practices while claiming to be a Christian? What if that same person held to questionable beliefs pertaining to the foundation of the gospel of Jesus Christ?

Join me as we take a look at the teaching of a mystic and we test the claims and teachings with Scripture.

Kenneth Hagin was a popular teacher among the Word of Faith Movement, and one of his most popular books was The Believer's Authority. The teaching surrounding the authority of the believer is still found today in the Charismatic movement as well as the New Apostolic Reformation. What is our authority as a believer in Christ?

Join me as we take a look at this popular teaching, the history of this book, and we consider Biblical authority.

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Education is a valuable thing, and it can be of great benefit to us depending on what we are wanting to learn. There are some reputable Bible colleges and seminaries providing solid Biblical teaching for those who want to understand God's Word. There are also institutions established where the label "Bible college" is in name only. Unfortunately, these types of schools lack credentials and even teach classes that seemingly indoctrinate with teachings associated with the New Apostolic Reformation. Some of these schools are even diploma mills where individuals can pay a fee to receive a degree, including a doctorate.

Join me as we take a look at some Bible colleges affiliated with the teachings of the New Apostolic Reformation, and we consider if these represent sound Biblical teaching and accreditation.

Videos Evaluating Bible Colleges in the WOF/NAR:

https://youtu.be/enIHBNQBJUI?t=995- A Sincere Appeal to Dr. Michael Brown

Have you ever been told that questioning an apostle, prophet, or popular leader is unwelcome? Have you ever been told that by questioning a leader, you have a demonic entity in operation? Have you ever heard a false teacher provide teaching on how to discern false teaching or a particular spirit?

Join me as we take a look at a recent teaching from Jenny Weaver, and we understand why Biblical discernment and questions are not only acceptable but Biblical. I will also make a plea to those involved in the Core Group.

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Several movies have come out this year appealing to areas of religion, particularly targeting the Christian faith. One such movie titled Nefarious deals with the topic of Satan, demon possession, and the battle of good versus evil. Many are raving about this film and its content.

Join me as we take a look at this film, its message, and concerns surrounding the religious contributions.

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What have you been taught about tithing? The area of giving for the Christian is a debated topic for many, and it can be a source of contention and even manipulation, depending upon the teaching. Are we obligated to tithe and to expect financial abundance and protection, or is there a far greater blessing to understanding our role in giving?

Join me as we take a look at a concerning teaching surrounding tithing and what Scripture has to say to the New Testament believer regarding this matter.

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