In this powerful episode, we sit down with Steven Kozar of The Messed Up Church to hear his journey out of the charismatic movement. Steven opens up about how years of witnessing prophetic abuse, manipulation, and spiritual deception caused him to question what he once believed. But it wasn’t just the bad experiences—it was his deep dive into church history and sound theology that ultimately reshaped his faith. We discuss the dangers of false prophecy, the emotional grip of charismatic culture, and the liberating clarity that comes from solid doctrine and historic Christianity. Whether you’re deconstructing toxic church experiences or simply hungry for truth, this conversation will challenge and encourage you. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations! 𝑭𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: https://calendly.com/blaiseforet Follow Christina and Blaise:  https://twitter.com/ChristinaForet  https://twitter.com/blaiseforet  Contact: wakeupandwinp@gmail.com  Music by K.I.P. Musi c: https://open.spotify.com/track/2pr6quHevCmWl0s9ujarL6?si=a7828ada3a6241ed *ALL VIEWS EXPRESSED ARE SOLELY OUR OPINION AND MEANT FOR PUBLIC DISCOURSE PURPOSES*

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Steven Kozar of The Messed Up Church to hear his journey out of the charismatic movement. Steven opens up about how years of witnessing prophetic abuse, manipulation, and spiritual deception caused him to question what he once believed. But it wasn’t just the bad experiences—it was his deep dive into church history and sound theology that ultimately reshaped his faith.  We discuss the dangers of false prophecy, the emotional grip of charismatic cultu...

Steven Kozar on Theology, Discernment, and Leaving the Hype Behind @StevenKozarMessedUpChurch