Bethel Church in Redding, CA has repeatedly stated that they do not teach or endorse “grave soaking”—the controversial practice of laying on the graves of deceased Christians to supposedly absorb their anointing. But what happens when there’s a clear pattern of leaders and students engaging in this behavior anyway? In this episode, we’ll examine the origins of grave soaking, what Bethel leaders have said about it publicly, and whether their actions line up with their words.Rediscover Bethel: https://tinyurl.com/mebddmuwBill Johnson and Dr, Michael Brown: https://tinyurl.com/2p2nhjfxPulpit & Pen Article: https://tinyurl.com/5xxd8zjp00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:33 - What is "Grave Soaking/Sucking"?00:05:29 - Rediscover Bethel Video: "Does Bethel Teach Grave Soaking?"00:10:46 - Counterfeit Kingdom: Grave Sucking00:11:24 - Pulpit & Pen Article: Bethel Pastor Contradicts Bill Johnson's Narrative on the Now Infamous Practice of "Grave Sucking"00:26:49 - Video From Article: Bethel Church Soaking up the "anointing" of dead men, or Grave Sucking00:40:50 - Final ThoughtsThanks for hanging out with me today!If you have been blessed by this content and would like to help support the things we do here, you may do so by visiting: https://www.sheepamongwolves.org/supportFor everything SAW-related, check out our official website:www.sheepamongwolves.orgQuestions, comments, concerns, snarks, or conundrums? E-mail me: chuck@sheepamongwolves.org You are now free to roam about the countryside!#christianity #apologetics #discipleship

Today, we're looking at part two of the highly controversial case behind #wakeupolive.YouTube Video, A Message from Pastor Bill Johnson: https://tinyurl.com/44n4xw7700:00:00 - Introduction00:03:33 - Bill Johnson Can't Tell the Difference Between Prescriptive vs. Descriptive Scripture00:14:05 - Bill Johnson Twisting Scripture to Fit His Theology00:35:41 - Bill Johnson Doesn't Understand the Sovereignty of God00:45:15 - Bill Johnson Talks Out of Both Sides of His Mouth00:47:45 - Final ThoughtsThanks for hanging out with me today!If you have been blessed by this content and would like to help support the things we do here, you may do so by visiting: https://www.sheepamongwolves.org/supportFor everything SAW-related, check out our official website:www.sheepamongwolves.orgQuestions, comments, concerns, snarks, or conundrums? E-mail me: chuck@sheepamongwolves.org You are now free to roam about the countryside!#christianity #apologetics #discipleship

Today, we're looking at part one of the highly controversial case behind #wakeupolive.Premier Christianity Article: https://tinyurl.com/m7xz9yavKari Jobe's Post: https://tinyurl.com/3a5tt5ftBuzzfeed Article: https://tinyurl.com/53y3fdbzKalley Heili's Day 4 Post: https://tinyurl.com/2ns2upwhYouTube Video, Olive, Come Out Of That Grave: https://tinyurl.com/53u77n6nKalley Heili's Day 5 Post: https://tinyurl.com/j7e3685rBethel's Press Release: https://tinyurl.com/mrn9v996Suzanne Titkemeyer's Blog: https://tinyurl.com/yc8yf2zdNOTE: Blog Post from The Friendly Atheist is No Longer Available00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:59 - Bethel Church Heaven on Earth?00:06:33 - The Heartbreaking Story of Olive00:12:45 - "#wakeupolive" Goes Viral00:19:51 - "Day 4 is a really good day for resurrection."00:22:37 - "Day 5 is a really good day for resurrection."00:23:30 - Bethel's Press Release and the World's Response00:29:14 - "Did Bethel and Bill Johnson Exploit The Death Of Olive Heiligenthal?"00:32:16 - The Consequences of Bethel's ActionsThanks for hanging out with me today!If you have been blessed by this content and would like to help support the things we do here, you may do so by visiting: https://www.sheepamongwolves.org/supportFor everything SAW-related, check out our official website:www.sheepamongwolves.orgQuestions, comments, concerns, snarks, or conundrums? E-mail me: chuck@sheepamongwolves.org You are now free to roam about the countryside!#christianity #apologetics #discipleship

In today's episode, we're looking at the various views that are held by Christians concerning the Rapture and the Second Coming, as well as the Blessed Hope that all Christians can hold on to.Thanks for hanging out with me today!If you have been blessed by this content and would like to help support the things we do here, you may do so by visiting: https://www.sheepamongwolves.org/supportFor everything SAW-related, check out our official website:www.sheepamongwolves.orgQuestions, comments, concerns, snarks, or conundrums? E-mail me: chuck@sheepamongwolves.org You are now free to roam about the countryside!#christianity #apologetics #discipleship

In this episode, we're looking at the failed Rapture predictions of "Brother Joshua" Mhlakela, as well as failed Rapture predictions of the past...Thanks for hanging out with me today!If you have been blessed by this content and would like to help support the things we do here, you may do so by visiting: https://www.sheepamongwolves.org/supportFor everything SAW-related, check out our official website:www.sheepamongwolves.orgQuestions, comments, concerns, snarks, or conundrums? E-mail me: chuck@sheepamongwolves.org You are now free to roam about the countryside!#christianity #apologetics #discipleship

My guest today is Shelby Bowen, from www.youtube.com/@shelbybowencoach. Shelby works in helping those who have suffered spiritual abuse walk through healing and reconnect with God. In this interview, she shares her story of coming out of spiritual abuse in a hyper-charismatic church/ministry position. And the steps that you can take to avoid this or come out of this in your own life.00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:34 - My Introduction to the Hyper-Charismatic Church00:05:20 - The Pressure of Finding My Purpose00:08:57 - The Confusion of "Death to Self"00:15:17 - The Manipulation of Extreme Emotionalism & False Faith00:19:43 - The Isolation of Exiting the Echo Chamber00:25:59 - The Guilt of Trying to Earn God's Approval00:28:31 - The Lack of Discernment in Prophecy & Deliverance Ministry00:36:57 - The Hard Road of Recovery00:41:42- Pushing Forward: The Steps to Healing00:47:54 - ConclusionThanks for hanging out with me today!If you have been blessed by this content and would like to help support the things we do here, you may do so by visiting: https://www.sheepamongwolves.org/supportFor everything SAW-related, check out our official website:www.sheepamongwolves.orgQuestions, comments, concerns, snarks, or conundrums? E-mail me: chuck@sheepamongwolves.org You are now free to roam about the countryside!#christianity #apologetics #discipleship

In this episode we're looking at Kathryn Krick's "prayer" for deliverance and healing.00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:05 - Who Is Kathryn Krick?00:24:00 - NAR/WOF BUZZWORDS: The Anointing Detroys the Yoke, Binding and Loosing, Keys to the Kingdom, By His Stripes01:02:32 - MORE NAR/WOF BUZZWORDS: I Declare, I Execute My Authority, I Renounce, God is Going to Come and Touch You, Generational Curses01:26:43 - EVEN MORE NAR/WOF BUZZWORDS: Soul Ties, Spirit of "_____"01:54:05 - Final ThoughtsThanks for hanging out with me today!If you have been blessed by this content and would like to help support the things we do here, you may do so by visiting: https://www.sheepamongwolves.org/supportFor everything SAW-related, check out our official website:www.sheepamongwolves.orgQuestions, comments, concerns, snarks, or conundrums? E-mail me: chuck@sheepamongwolves.org You are now free to roam about the countryside!#christianity #apologetics #discipleship

Today, we're looking at Bethel Chruch's Statement on Shawn Bolz!Bethel's Statement: https://tinyurl.com/5f6vtxbyShawn Bolz Ministries Statement: https://tinyurl.com/yckxtz5m00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:16 - Background on Shawn Bolz00:06:28 - Shawn "Smart Phone" Bolz Cold Reading Fraud00:22:45 - Shawn Bolz & Sid Roth Wi-Fi Scam Artists00:27:59 - Shan Bolz Faked Prophecy & Bethel Church Refuses to Warn Others00:39:52 - Bethel Says "Just Make Up Prophecy"00:55:40 - 100% Proof: Bill Johnson Gladly Promotes Fake "Prophet" Shawn Bolz!01:00:57 - Bethel Statement on Shawn Bolz to Alumni01:28:29 - Shawn Bolz Statement of Commitment to Prophetic Integrity01:43:05 Closing ThoughtsThanks for hanging out with me today!If you have been blessed by this content and would like to help support the things we do here, you may do so by visiting: https://www.sheepamongwolves.org/supportFor everything SAW-related, check out our official website:www.sheepamongwolves.orgQuestions, comments, concerns, snarks, or conundrums? E-mail me: chuck@sheepamongwolves.org You are now free to roam about the countryside!#christianity #apologetics #discipleship