Podcast: Joyce Meyer and Word Power

Does scripture teach that we have god-like power through our words? Is this a historic Christian doctrine, or does it come from somewhere else? We ask these questions as we examine a message and Q&A session from Joyce Meyer.



Justin Peters' three part examination of the Word of Faith movement can be found here.

Podcast: The $77 Blessing

A special 2014 blessing can be yours for just $77! (Or even $214.)

In this episode, we review an episode of Rod Parsley's Breakthrough TV show, where George Bloomer claims to have a direct revelation from God himself about the year 2014. Does it jive with scripture? Most of all, does it jive with the 2007 version of George Bloomer's message?



George Bloomer's original Seven Seven Seven message can be seen here.

The order form on Rod Parsley's website can be found here.

The information regarding George Bloomer's claim to have paid for his church with drug money can be found here.

Podcast: Quantum Faith Part 2

In this episode, we continue examining the "Quantum Faith" teaching from Charles and Annette Capps. We also review much of the language found in the Word of Faith heresy.

Podcast: Quantum Faith Part 1

In this episode, we review a teaching from Charles and Annette Capps where they compare our faith to microscopic particles...I am not making this up. We review some of the more honest language about the Word of Faith heresy found in this teaching.



This link takes you to the podcast reviewing Len and Cathy Mink's own take on the Word of Faith heresy.

Podcast: Joel Osteen

In this episode, we examine a message from Joel Osteen entitled "Reprogram Your Mind." Does he teach the Gospel? Does he teach what the Bible teaches? We hold him up to the word of God and find out.



This link takes you to Justin Peters' three part presentation on the Word of Faith/Prosperity Gospel heresy.

This link takes you to a video showcasing a New Age teacher saying the exact same thing that Word of Faith preachers teach.

The New Age Connection with Word of Faith

The following is the full video that I played clips from in my podcast examining Word of Faith teachers Len and Cathy Mink. It features Teal Swan speaking about how to "manifest money" and "create wealth." I'm sharing it to show the similarities between the Word of Faith camp and New Age theology regarding visualization and manifestation. As I said in my podcast, Miss Swan could very well become a Word of Faith preacher - all she would have to do is add the name "Jesus" in her presentation every now and then.

Justin Peters goes into greater detail in his Call for Discernment series, which I shared here. He shows that the Word of Faith camp and non-Christian ideas of manifestation and visualization have their same roots in the metaphysical movements from the 1800's.

Note: As I recall, there's a picture of the middle finger used as a graphic somewhere in the video. Just a warning if you're watching with kids nearby.

Podcast: The Gospel of Stuff

In this episode, we review an episode of the Len and Cathy Mink TV show, reviewing how Christ died so we could have "stuff." In doing so, we examine the Word of Faith heresy, and how scriptures are twisted to affirm the doctrines.



This link takes you to Justin Peters' presentation on the Word of Faith heresy.

This link takes you to my examination of Malachi 3:10

Justin Peters and Word of Faith

The following is the three part series on the Word of Faith heresy: where it comes from, what its traits are, etc.

Podcast: Joyce Meyer and Authority

In this episode, we examine Joyce Meyer's theology, demonstrating she still adheres to the teachings of the Word of Faith heresy.

Podcast: The State of African Christianity Today

Is there revival going on in Africa right now? Or is there a greater need for reform? Find out in this podcast as I'm joined by brother Kofi from the Fiery Logic blog. We discuss the history of Christianity in Africa, how the Word of Faith and Hyper-Charismatic movements became so big, what things are like now, and even how the situation can change.



Some additional links:

The video of "Bishop" Oyedepo slapping a poor young lady in front of the congregation.

An article by Conrad Mbewe that explains much of the cultural context of what was discussed in the podcast.

Another article by brother Mbewe, this one also discussing the religious state of many African churches.

A brief documentary from Kenya showcasing the corruption and false theology in many of these churches.

Benny Hinn: Street Fighter Style

And now for something completely different...

First Podcast - Steve Kelly and "Naming your harvest"

Below is a link to my first podcast at a little web show I'm trying. It will essentially be an extension of this blog.

In this episode, I examine a sermon by Steve Kelly of Wave Church, in Virginia Beach, VA. Does it hold up to the light of scripture? Listen and find out.

Elder in God's House

The following is to the tune of "Master of the House" from Les Miserables.

Pastor
Welcome, brother, sit yourself down
And meet the best church leader around
Don't heed the news - I'm not a crook!
Come up and see, just come up and look
Seldom will you find
Fancy suits like mine
A smile on my face
With white teeth that shine

Elder in God's house, easing all your fears
Ready with some stories for your itching ears
Tells a dirty joke, says a racial slur
Congregants appreciate the bad humor
Glad to do the world a favor
Even God's name they'll despise
But gospel gets you nothing
For you see, our numbers gotta rise...

Elder in God's house, shepherd of the ewe
Ready to relieve them of a buck or two
Waterin' the truth, keepin' sermons terse
Makin' shallow lessons from a single verse
Everybody loves my CD's
My books go flyin' off the shelf
I'm workin' in the name of Jesus -
But I'm profitin' myself!

Congregants
Elder in God's house, feeding all his flock
Always wants to talk the talk and walk the walk
Poor man to the poor, low man to the low
Fine speaker, theosopher, and pure as snow!
A warrior to help the faithful
A warrior against all doubt

Pastor
But don't take any photos
Hey you! Security get him out!

Enter brother, sit in this chair
Take off your coat, breathe in some air
These days are hard, oh life's a curse!
Lighten your yoke - and maybe your purse!
Hear the band play on
It's our source of pride
Here you'll be entertained
But not edified

Mixing up doctrine, snatched from all around
Stir it all together and pretend it's sound
Use the word of God, strip the context bare
Takin' lots of scripture quotes from here and there
Smoke machine is up and running
Budget's paid by those who tithed
Reasonable pledges
Plus some little charges on the side!

Fifty for blind eyes, hundred for bad knees,
Triple more for healin' up your AIDS disease
Thousand for CP, double for your growth
Three thousand for children who are comatose
If you want some holy trinkets
You can bet I even got those
Hey, why should I fear it? Sell the Holy Spirit!
Simon Magus taught me how it goes!

Congregants
Elder in God's house, feeding all his flock
Always wants to talk the talk and walk the walk
Poor man to the poor, low man to the low
Fine speaker, theosopher, and pure as snow!
He knows how to keep attention
Catches your ear with his hook

Pastor
Can't afford that Corvette;
Better go and write another book!

Devil
I used to make heretics like a boss
But over time now, seems my silver's turned to dross

"Elder in God's house"? That just stings my tongue
"Fine speaker, theosopher" and pure as dung
Brings in quite a crowd, works his Midas touch,
Thinks he's Billy Graham, but that don't say much
Use to make wolves with stature, nowadays they're not so nice
Don't be too harsh, even I can make a mistake once or twice!

Pastor/Congregants
Elder in God's house!

Devil
Oh wait, is God here?

Pastor/Congregants
Fine speaker, theosopher...

Devil
When not on beer!

Pastor/Congregants
Poor man to the poor, low man to the low

Devil
'Til you criticize him, then he's a total shmo!

Pastor/Congregants
Everybody bless the Good Lord!
Everybody praise our God!

Pastor
Everybody lift your hand!

Devil
Everybody worship man!

All
Everybody start to worship the elder in God's house!

Joyce Meyer's Blasphemy

The brother of a friend of mine reviews the heretical and strange teachings of Joyce Meyer, including her beliefs that we are "little gods."

Peter Popoff and Debt Cancellation

There are some things that provoke you in the spirit to the point where you simply have to do something. That's about how I felt as I caught Peter Popoff and his wife on television trying to give away these miracle spring water gifts to potential followers. What they said simply shocked me, so much so that I felt compelled to make a short video about it.

Apologies ahead of time for the quality. I recorded the episode with my digital camcorder, then edited all of it in Adobe Premiere. In the meantime, enjoy.

John Piper and the Prosperity Gospel

John Piper discusses the Prosperity Gospel and why it is a plague to the church. He touches on some subjects that I hadn't heard touched on before. An awesome watch.