S5 Ep14 The Problem in the Charismatic Movement is the Movement

About this episode

The episode examines the vulnerabilities and scandals within the Charismatic-Pentecostal movement, questioning if they are a byproduct of the theology itself.

We don't judge the sincere believer in the pew. We cannot read hearts. We acknowledge our own limitations and failings. But can some of the egregious scandals that have rocked the Charismatic-Pentecostal movement since its inception be simply an expected byproduct of the theology itself? We pull back the lens on the recent scandals (theological and moral) at Bethel Church and other places like The International House of Prayer (IHOPKC) and examine what makes these teachers and congregations so seemingly vulnerable to scandal and disappointment and error.

People in this episode

Host: Michael Francis Scotto

Topics covered

• Charismatic Movement
• Pentecostalism
• theology
• scandals
• moral failure
• church vulnerability

Keywords

• Charismatic Movement
• scandals
• Bethel Church
• IHOPKC
• theology
• moral failure
• Pentecostalism

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bethel Church, The International House of Prayer

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