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What happens when leaders stay silent about abuse? In this episode, the Remnant Radio hosts—Joshua Lewis, Michael Rowntree, and Michael Miller—break down Mike Winger's explosive six-hour investigation into Shawn Bolz and the devastating coverup culture plaguing charismatic Christianity.​

The hosts dive deep into the evidence Mike Winger presented showing how Shawn Bolz faked prophetic words through data mining, committed sexual misconduct, and how Bethel Church leadership knew about it for years but failed to warn their own congregation. This isn't just disappointing—it's dangerous. When victims suffered devastating consequences from fraudulent prophecies, where was the public accountability?​ 

Joshua, Michael, and Michael also respond to Kris Vallotton's recent sermon that many see as damage control rather than genuine accountability. They examine his claims about social media fake news, family confidentiality, and shepherding complexity—but find these arguments fall short of biblical standards for church discipline.​ 

This episode tackles critical questions every Christian needs to wrestle with: 

-What does biblical prophecy actually look like versus manipulation and fraud?​ 
-When should church leaders publicly expose false prophets and abusers?​ 
-How do we balance mercy with justice against deception?​ 
-What does 1 Timothy 5:19-20 require when multiple witnesses come forward?​ 

Whether you're navigating charismatic theology, concerned about spiritual abuse, or simply want to understand what biblical accountability looks like in the modern church, this episode provides crucial insights.

EXTRA LINKS:
Mike Winger episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH05S53QlY0&t=14543s
Bethel Sermon: Starts at 1:41:36 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s25IuN0oDrs

0:00 – Introduction
0:51 – Overview of Mike Winger's Investigation & Kris Vallotton's Response
3:48 – Background on Victims
5:38 – Timeline of Bethel's Knowledge 
9:50 – Analysis of Kris Vallotton's Speech: Complexities of Shepherding Claim
22:04 – Critique of "Everyone Has a Platform" and Fake News Narrative
27:03 – Evaluating the "No Family Talks Anymore" Defense
34:26 – The Problem of Breaking Confidentiality vs. Protecting Victims
43:58 – "Innocent Until Proven Guilty" and the Investigation Excuse
55:17 – Using Judas and Broken People as Justification
1:10:04 – Were the Prophetic Words Valid? Addressing Nuance vs. Deflection
1:21:04 – Revelation 2:20 and Tolerating Jezebel: A Self-Defeating Argument
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The 2026 prophecies are out! We're putting those 'words for the year' under the biblical microscope, examining whether the predictions hold water or if they're just repackaged headlines with spiritual wrapping paper.

Cindy Jacobs, James Goll, Bishop Joseph Garlington, Samuel Robinson, Kevin Zadai, and Rick Renner have released prophecies shaping how millions of Christians view 2026. But are these genuine revelations from God, or carefully crafted statements vague enough to always land somewhere close to "right"? The Remnant Radio hosts are digging into Scripture to test these prophecies with discernment, wisdom, and solid biblical theology.​​

The Bible gives clear instructions to test prophetic words (1 Thessalonians 5:20-21, 1 John 4:1). True biblical prophecy isn't about vague predictions that sound spiritual. The team will examine whether these prophecies contain revelation from God or enough wiggle room to never technically be wrong. True biblical prophecy isn't about farming the news cycle and repeating what is already known. The hosts will examine whether the claims are already being discussed in public forums. And true biblical prophecy doesn't come from a false prophet - someone who leads people away from Christ through their words or actions (Deut 13:1-5). This is where proper theology and discernment separates genuine revelation from religious performance.

Whether you follow these prophetic voices or you're skeptical of the modern prophetic movement, this episode will challenge your thinking about biblical prophecy and evaluating spiritual claims. The guys aren't here to mock—they're here to do what Scripture calls every believer to do: test everything, hold fast to what is good, and protect the flock from deception.

0:00 – Introduction
2:16 – Purpose for reviewing prophecies
4:39 – Rick Renner's 2026 prophecy review
18:29 – Kevin Zadai's 2026 prophecy review
30:34 – Apostolic Council of Prophetic Elders review
38:44 – Critique of Hebrew calendar usage
39:06 – Discussion of political elements in prophetic words
46:03 – Closing remarks 

EXTRA LINKS:
Joshua Harris Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBUwSNh-r0w
RR Passion Translation Episode with Mike Winger: https://youtube.com/live/sDN_50tW1lc
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What happens when well-meaning advice becomes another layer of trauma? Michael Rowntree unpacks the book of Job to reveal how our responses to suffering people can either deepen their pain or become a pathway to healing—and why the hardest lesson might be learning when to simply sit in silence.

Drawing from biblical wisdom and modern trauma therapy principles, this episode explores the dangerous beliefs that blame victims for their suffering, the common Christian platitudes that intensify pain rather than heal it, and the revolutionary practice of presence over advice. You'll discover why seven days of silence proved more helpful than lengthy speeches, how to make space for extreme emotions without condemnation, and why accepting mystery is sometimes the most honest response to suffering.

Whether you're a pastor, counselor, friend, or simply someone who wants to minister compassion effectively, this teaching will transform how you approach hurting people. Michael challenges prosperity gospel thinking and retribution theology while offering a tender, Christ-centered alternative rooted in wisdom about how God's people should bear one another's burdens.

The ministry of presence. The freedom to lament. Honoring complexity. These aren't just counseling techniques—they're reflections of how Jesus himself approached the broken and bruised. This is trauma-informed care as God designed it.

0:00 – Introduction
2:00 – Don't Try to Explain Their Suffering
4:02 – Don't Blame Victims
7:16 – Be Slow to Advise
9:20 – Offer the Ministry of Presence
10:49 – Make Space for Lament
13:42 – Honor the Complexity of Pain

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Kat Kerr claims she's been caught up to heaven multiple times, and her latest "revelation" involves deceased conservative activist Charlie Kirk now residing in a mansion, eating ice cream, and wielding thousands of arrows to dispel darkness on earth. She also says saints like Oral Roberts work in Jesus's "headquarters" distributing money and ideas to the living through a crystal ball.

But here's the question: Does any of this line up with what the Bible actually teaches about heaven, the afterlife, and spiritual warfare? When prophecies don't come true and platforms keep amplifying these voices, what does that do to the credibility of the charismatic movement?

In this episode, we unpack the biblical, theological, and practical problems with these claims. We examine what Scripture says about necromancy, testing prophecy, and false prophets in the church. This isn't about being harsh—it's about protecting Christian theology and ensuring genuine prophetic ministry can thrive.

We're charismatic Christians who believe in spiritual gifts including prophecy, tongues and healing—but Scripture commands us to test every prophetic word. ​

The charismatic movement needs discernment more than ever. If we want biblical prophecy and genuine spiritual warfare to thrive, we must reject false prophets who prioritize fanciful visions over Scripture. Join us as we defend Christian theology while practicing the gifts of the Spirit with biblical integrity.

0:00 – Introduction
1:07 – Who Is Kat Kerr and Why Testing Prophecy Matters
6:38 – Video 1: Charlie Kirk in Heaven
20:52 – Video 1 Analysis
35:22 – Video 2: More Charlie Kirk Claims
50:12 – Biblical Analysis: No Grief in Heaven?
55:27 – The Danger of False Hope
1:00:00 – Final Thoughts and Closing Warnings

PROPHECY REVIEWS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMsjeViSScFHAxEWVUTMiJvLHWHF7hOE1
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Is trauma-informed counseling biblical—or is it undermining the sufficiency of Scripture?

In this episode of Remnant Radio, we take a careful, biblical look at trauma-informed care, responding to recent critiques from pastors, biblical counselors, and theologians who argue that trauma-informed counseling is harming the church. Some claim that if Christians would simply repent, trust Jesus, and obey Scripture, trauma-informed approaches would be unnecessary—or even dangerous.

So how should Christians think about trauma, trauma-informed counseling, and trauma-informed therapy?

In Part One of this two-part discussion, we begin by defining trauma and trauma-informed care, ensuring we are speaking clearly and accurately. We then distinguish between trauma-informed pastoral counseling and trauma-informed therapy, including approaches such as EMDR, somatic experiencing, internal family systems, and polyvagal-informed therapy.

We examine whether trauma-informed counseling is supported by Scripture by turning to the Book of Job, one of the Bible’s most extensive treatments of suffering, trauma, and pastoral response. Job’s condemnation of his friends as “miserable comforters” provides a sobering warning against theologically misinformed counsel that intensifies suffering rather than alleviating it.

This episode also addresses key theological concerns, including:
-The sufficiency of Scripture for salvation and sanctification
-The doctrine of common grace and its relationship to medicine, psychology, and therapy
-Whether trauma-informed care excuses sin or undermines repentance
-How physiological trauma responses differ from sinful anxiety
-Whether modern psychology should ever be subordinate to biblical authority

Part Two will move into practical application, offering a biblical framework for trauma-informed care that upholds Scripture, guards against theological compromise, and equips pastors, counselors, and Christians to care well for those who have suffered trauma. To be released next week!

0:00 – Introduction
0:10 – Public Critiques of Trauma-Informed Care
1:53 – Defining Trauma
3:16 – Defining Trauma-Informed Care
4:29 – Is Trauma-Informed Counsel Biblical?
7:39 – Three Ways Trauma-Informed Care Goes Wrong
10:26 – Is Trauma-Informed Therapy Biblical?
12:01 – The Sufficiency of Scripture
15:20 – God Gives Common Grace
19:41 – Common Grace and Obedience
21:48 – Conclusion
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