In this episode of The Broken and Redeemed Podcast, Eric, Jenny, and Jessica sit down with Andre and Aveline to discuss their journey through Pentecostal and charismatic churches and what Scripture taught them about the prosperity gospel, spiritual gifts, and sound doctrine. They unpack key theological differences, the importance of reading the Bible in context, and how discernment helped them navigate church teachings and rebuild a faith rooted in biblical truth. Through thoughtful conversation, they explore salvation by grace, suffering in the Christian life, and what it means to pursue spiritual maturity in today’s church culture.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Differences between Pentecostal and charismatic churches
• What the prosperity gospel and word of faith movement teach — and why it’s problematic
• Importance of discerning spiritual gifts like tongues, prophecy, and healing biblically
• Why emotional worship can replace sound doctrine if we’re not careful
• How to rebuild faith after leaving a charismatic church
• What Scripture says about suffering, salvation by grace, and spiritual maturity
• Importance of testing spiritual experiences against God’s Word

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• Logos: Pentecostal & Charismatic Bible Study: A Definitive Guide article
• Melissa Dougherty: The Controversial Origins of the Word of Faith Movement video
• Cessationist: A Critical Evaluation of this Documentary video
• John MacArthur, Strange Fire Conference video
• Costi Hinn: God, Greed and the Prosperity Gospel book
• Tim Challies website
• Justin Peters' Series on Clouds without Water
• Cultish Podcast

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Through The Broken & Redeemed Podcast, we aim to uplift and inspire listeners through heartfelt discussions and practical advice. Eric is an audio & video editor, and Jenny is a podcast manager and audio editor. Jessica is a writer working on two books, hoping to one day publish full-time. Together, they have deep, honest conversations about faith, doubts, and navigating life’s struggles.

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