The Lovesick Scribe Podcast

What have you been taught about tithing? The area of giving for the Christian is a debated topic for many, and it can be a source of contention and even manipulation, depending upon the teaching. Are we obligated to tithe and to expect financial abundance and protection, or is there a far greater blessing to understanding our role in giving? Join me as we take a look at a concerning teaching surro...

If you are familiar with the Word of Faith movement, talk of prosperity and speaking things into existence is not an uncommon practice and belief. However, there are other teachings that are even more problematic, and one of the beliefs is that Jesus Christ had to be born-again in hell in order for a complete atonement of our sins. Join me as we look at a well-known leader in this movement, who in...

Extrabiblical revelation is not foreign to the area of deliverance ministry. There have been numerous claims of God revealing strategies and revelation concerning demons indwelling Christians and how to remove them, and numerous books have been written on the subject. One book in particular makes the claim of divine revelation of demons in believers and how they lodge in rooms of the soul and in b...

2 Corinthians 4:16-18 is a beautiful passage of Scripture reminding us of the struggles we face in this world and the glorious promises awaiting us in eternity with God. Truth be told, none of us want to suffer, and questions arise as to why we suffer and if it is meaningful. Join me as we look at suffering in this world, reasons for our suffering, blessings in the midst of suffering, as well as a...

Weight loss is an area of life that many struggle to find contentment. In a world where we want fast results to chronic problems, the issue of losing weight has not evaded the itch for a quick fix. One of the things being perpetuated as a manifestation in the hyper charismatic movement is supernatural weight loss. Individuals are teaching and claiming supernatural weight loss as a Biblical princip...

One of the popular topics in the modern prophetic movement centers around oil and the anointing of God. While some focus on the oil of intimacy, as I once did, others gravitate to the power in carrying an anointing for God in order to demonstrate signs and wonders. Many want their own anointing, but what is the anointing, and is it reserved for only a select group of believers? Can we have our own...

Last week's release of the film, Come Out in Jesus' Name , resulted in countless videos being posted, claiming that demons were cast out of people during a mass deliverance simulcast following the movie. Teachings surrounding Christian deliverance ministry have been around for decades, and they are growing in popularity. In light of this film, join me as we take a look at a recent conversa...

Dominion Theology is a popular belief held among those who believe that man gave up his authority to Satan in the garden, but now, we have authority back through Christ to rule and to bring heaven to earth. Along with this belief, some may hold to what is called open theism. This is the belief C. Peter Wagner wrote about and ministered alongside dominion theology. Perhaps you have heard of dominio...

Children's ministry is a vital area in a Christian family. We want our children to hear the Word of God, to receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and to grow in spiritual maturity and discipleship. Just as the world recognizes the significance in influencing the next generation, so do those within religious circles.  Join me as we take a look at a children's ministry called Core Kids, and...

Have you ever been encouraged to keep a prophetic journal? For years, I kept prophetic journals, writing down words I claimed to hear from God and personal words released over me by leaders. Many leaders have provided guidelines for receiving prophetic words. Is there any concern over such practices?  Join me as we look at teachings surrounding personal prophetic words and excerpts from a pro...

What does Biblical prayer look like? Is the authority for what takes place on this earth in the control of professing believers and their declarations, or does Scripture say otherwise? This episode will take a look at two different sermons on the topic of prayer while considering some thoughtful questions: Do I understand Scripture better after hearing these messages? Who is the focus of these mes...

Recently, Isaiah Saldivar released a video in reaction to a few topics, including a reaction to the extended trailer for the upcoming docuseries, American Gospel: Spirit and Fire.   This special episode will be a reaction video to his reaction video, with the intention of providing information not provided by Isaiah and to offer some personal thoughts and insight.    American Gospel...

On February 8, 2023, a normal chapel service on the campus of Asbury University turned into a days long and ongoing revival. Many people from all over the country are now flocking to this very location, seeking revival. Other reports are coming out where students at other colleges are gathering to pray. Places such as the Ramp and Bethel are claiming a move of God beginning to take place among the...

In March 2023, a movie centering on deliverance ministry is set to release in 2,000 theaters across the United States. Featured in this film are some of the popular deliverance ministers in the hyper charismatic church.  Join me as we discuss this film, the history of the modern deliverance ministry, and the next installment in the American Gospel series.  Resources: American Gospel - HO...

In the hyper charismatic movement, there are countless claims of people seeing Jesus face to face. Whether it be here on earth in a private environment, or before the very throne of God, these experiences are both shared and sought. Is this to be normative in the life of a Christian, or is there a far greater understanding and promise as believers in Christ? Join me as we consider some of these cl...

The gospel of Jesus Christ is the foundation upon which our faith rests as believers in Christ. There are some who teach that the gospel pertaining to salvation is a partial gospel if signs and wonders are not present. There are also some who teach that the apostate church consists of those who question and oppose miracles, signs, and wonders. What is the full gospel? Join me as we take a look at...

The practice of speaking in tongues, or a private prayer language, is a fundamental teaching in the Charismatic movement. However, there are teachings in the hyper charismatic movement that go beyond this teaching, incorporating additional elements with this experience. One such instance occurred when a group of people were encouraged by their leader to touch a whiteboard so as to encounter the po...

It is not difficult to find prophetic words claimed for the New Year. It is difficult to keep every person who prophesies accountable for the words released. The written Word of God is helpful to us in knowing the truth.  Join me as we look at four prophetic words for 2023, testing them against Scripture. I will also share a word for you at the end that we all need to hear.  Resources: J...

Prophecy and those claiming to prophesy are subject to testing and to judgment. No one is immune to this scrutiny, including yours truly. Several years ago, I wrote a blog post that was shared on other popular Charismatic media outlets. This post centered around Ezekiel 47 and private vague revelations I ascribed to God telling me in the secret place.  Join me as we take a look at this "proph...

Did you know that Jesus Christ fulfilled more than 300 prophecies found in Scripture concerning Himself? The Word of God is rich with the testimony of Jesus through and through.  Join me as we take a look at Scripture and marvel at the more sure Word of prophecy, and we are reminded why we celebrate our Lord and Savior this time of year.  Resources: 351 Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled...

Ancestral spirits in the bloodline. Generational curses. Word curses. These types of beliefs and practices are perpetuated in areas of the Charismatic movement. Professing believers are instructed to seek deliverance for demons attached to bloodlines, said to be causing sin in one's life. Is this a Biblical practice, or is this doing more harm than good?  Join me as we take a look at a teachi...

The passages from Matthew 15 and Mark 7 concerning the Canaanite woman are used as a prooftext in deliverance ministry to state that deliverance is the children's bread. Recently, a group of professing deliverance ministers declared the church was entering the era of deliverance, echoing the sentiment that deliverance is the children's bread.  Join me as we take a look at the dialogue and eve...

The pressure to be relevant and significant can be overwhelming when part of such a movement as the hyper charismatic movement. Success can be viewed as having a public platform with a massive following or flowing in might and power. It is not exclusive to men or women.  What happens though to women who come out of this and after returning to sound Biblical teaching are potentially discourage...

Revival is a popular term used in many Christian circles, and depending upon who you ask, revival means different things. In the Charismatic movement, the call for revival and even reformation is popular and sought after. A new revival is being presented in this movement called the Communion Revival, stating that the blood of Jesus will sweep America and souls will be saved by believers putting th...

In light of the recent midterm election in the United States, modern day professing prophets were decreeing victory months to days preceding the elections.  From a red wave and the alleged significance of a blood moon on the day of the election to prophetic acts in sealing political and societal victory, there was no shortage of proclamations correlating with dominion theology.  However,...