IHOPKC - Leaving the Message
This podcast features conversations and research discussions by former participants of the International House of Prayer Kansas City (IHOPKC) and Kansas City Fellowship (KCF).Some contributors served in leadership or inner-circle roles, while others participated as staff,…
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Christian Nationalism vs. Christian Identity: What’s the Difference? (opens the original)
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John and Bob discuss the meaning of Christian nationalism, why the term creates confusion, and how it differs from Christian identity. They examine the religious views attributed to America's founding generation, the Constitution's approach to religious freedom, Thomas Paine's criticism of the Bible, and the tension between Christian influence and an established national church. They also trace how Christian identity, British Israelism, nationalism, restorationist theology, political power, inst
The Hidden Struggle After Leaving a Destructive Church (opens the original)
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John and Jed discuss what happens after someone recognizes the warning signs of a destructive religious group and decides to leave. They examine the loss of community, trust, identity, relationships, and spiritual certainty that can follow, along with the danger of quickly entering another controlling group to replace what was lost. Drawing from their personal experiences, they explain why recovery requires patience, emotional support, honest self-examination, and relationships that do not depen
The Corporate Apostle: How Business Culture Reshaped Church Leadership (opens the original)
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John and Bob discuss how corporate leadership models may have influenced modern church structures and the New Apostolic Reformation. They compare apostles with executives, examining vision-casting, organizational alignment, branding, hierarchy, strategic partnerships, megachurch growth, and the pressure to preserve religious institutions. They also contrast executive authority with servant leadership, asking whether churches have adopted the values and methods of large corporations at the expens
5 Red Flags of an Unhealthy Church (opens the original)
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John and Jed discuss practical warning signs that can help people recognize unhealthy church environments. Rather than focusing only on doctrine, they examine patterns involving spiritual authority, verification of supernatural claims, accountability, leadership culture, and the importance of asking honest questions. Drawing from their own experiences, they explain why these issues can affect the health and safety of a church community. The conversation explores manufactured spiritual authority,
How To Recognize a New Apostolic Reformation Church (opens the original)
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John and Jed discuss how people can recognize possible New Apostolic Reformation influence in churches, especially when groups identify as non-denominational or avoid clear labels. They examine concerns about authority structures, apostles and prophets, five-fold ministry language, prophetic history, spiritual covering, alignment, and the way certain churches describe mission and mandate. The conversation also explores why not every charismatic or Pentecostal church should be treated the same, w
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