🔴 Experiencing Gratitude and Joy | Charismatic Chaos and Spiritual Abuse

Описание: We begin with a Bible study in Philippians 1:3–5, sharing how gratitude is a powerful spiritual and emotional calibrator in our lives. I talk about how thanksgiving helped Paul in the midst of hardship, how gratitude gently redirects us out of rumination and negativity, and how appreciation for others can fuel our prayer life and open the door for genuine joy.

From there, I transitioned into a heavier but necessary conversation about spiritual abuse and dysfunction in parts of the charismatic church world. I address performance-driven, image-focused ministry culture, the celebrity treatment of leaders, the lack of character seasoning, and how “love,” “grace,” and “spiritual warfare” language are often misused to avoid accountability and protect platforms. I also talk about narcissism, codependency, misuse of “the Lord told me,” and how unhealthy systems can wound believers while silencing honest concerns.

My heart in this episode is to hold firmly into what the love and grace of God really are, which invite us all into a healing and freedom journey, while also becoming sober and wise about unhealthy church patterns. This is especially for those of you who struggle with your mental and emotional health, have experienced spiritual abuse and manipulation, or are simply hungry for practical, heart-level teaching that helps you live as a fruitful and healthy overcomer in your everyday life and relationships.

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0:00 Intro
4:30 How to Find Freedom
7:10 Snow Storm Drama
10:50 Greet The Chat
14:10 Do People Say Our Name Wrong
18:50 Bible Study / Philippians 1: 3-5 Embracing Gratitude & Joy
45:05 Dance Break
47:55 Difference Between Thankfulness & Gratitude
51:00 Has The Church Gone Gone Too Far Into Love & Grace ie: Shawn Bolz/Bethel Failures
1:22:20 Dance Break
1:24:20 The 5 Fold Ministry Confusion
1:35:55 How To Be A Better Husband
1:40:35 Spiritual Abuse
1:55:50 How Aren Christians With Complex Trauma to Find Community
2:02:15 Do We Still Have Days Where We Spin