Paul lists words of wisdom and words of knowledge in 1 Corinthians 12:8 alongside healings, miracles, prophecy, tongues, and interpretation. But he never defines them. That silence has sparked a real debate in the body of Christ, and in this episode Michael Rowntree works through it carefully.

Are these giftings simply elevated Bible teaching, or are they something more? Are they specific, Spirit-initiated operations that reveal hidden things, provide supernatural guidance, and speak into real-life situations? Michael walks through the major interpretive positions, from cessationist scholars like Dr. Tom Schreiner to charismatic perspectives.

He'll examine the biblical moments that make you stop: Jesus knowing the woman at the well's full story before she said a word (John 4:17–18). Peter confronting Ananias and Sapphira with information no one told him (Acts 5:1–11). Paul warning a ship's captain of coming disaster before a storm cloud appeared (Acts 27:9–10). Are those words of knowledge and words of wisdom in action?

By the end you'll have working definitions of revelation, prophecy, word of knowledge, and word of wisdom. And you'll sit with Paul's deeper question: are we using these gifts to exalt Jesus and build up the body of Christ, or to build a platform for ourselves?

0:00 – Introduction
0:04 – Defining the question
0:34 – Reading 1 Corinthians 12
1:52 – Cessationist teaching view
3:17 – Contextual pushback
5:22 – Word of knowledge defined
6:15 – Word of wisdom defined
7:19 – Cluster of extraordinary gifts
8:24 – Knowledge under prophecy
11:05 – Blending gift categories
14:34 – Defining key terms
16:00 – Using gifts rightly
16:37 – Closing thoughts

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Is “exposure ministry” biblical or just Christian gossip? In this episode of Remnant Radio, we dig into what the New Testament actually says about exposing sin, calling out false teachers, and practicing church discipline, and we ask the hard question: when does discernment become destruction of the body of Christ?

We walk through passages like Ephesians 5, Matthew 18, and 1 Timothy 5 and explore: when does the Bible command us to bring things into the light, who is responsible to confront it, and what is the end goal—repentance, restoration, and protection of the flock, or outrage and entertainment? If you’ve ever wondered whether calling out false teachers online is a prophetic assignment or a fleshly hobby, this episode will help you think biblically and critically.

0:00 – Introduction
0:47 – Exposure vs Coverup Culture
4:42 – Biblical Theology Exposure Ministry
11:15 – Leaders Accountable Biblical Law
14:38 – Elders Duty Investigating Sin
18:04 – Communal Responsibility
21:14 – Culpability Remaining Silent
32:48 – Prophets Confronting Institutional Power
36:40 – Misapplying Matthew 18 Rebukes
39:13 – John the Baptist Public Rebukes
43:15 – Jesus Correcting Pharisees Publicly
52:08 – Paul Rebuking Peter
54:57 – Protecting the Flock
59:17 – Defining Slander
106:04 – Navigating Unhealthy Church Cultures
115:14 – Closing

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Can you train someone in spiritual gifts? Joshua Lewis walks through why training doesn’t manufacture gifts of the Spirit, but rather creates a biblical, accountable community to discover and steward the spiritual gifts God has already given.

If you’ve wondered how to grow in spiritual gifts without sliding into charismatic chaos, this episode will give you biblical categories, guardrails, and practical next steps. You’ll see why training in spiritual gifts is less about hype and more about cultivating a theologically serious, Jesus-centered community that pursues Christian theology with real accountability.

0:00 – Introduction
0:31 – What training isn’t
1:41 – Sovereign gifts explained
2:12 – Impartation, Paul’s role
2:51 – Rejecting unbiblical methods
3:45 – Training defined biblically
5:50 – Prophecy and healing model
6:12 – How God speaks
7:44 – Practicing prophecy safely
8:30 – Objections and schools
9:35 – Summary of training approach

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How does the non-physical mind and spirit interact with the biological brain? We're jumping in to the fascinating intersection of neuroscience, Christian faith, and mental health with board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Karl Lehman, author of Mind and Brain: Separate but Integrated.

Explore biblical evidence for the mind's independence from the brain—like near-death experiences and scriptural accounts of afterlife consciousness—while unpacking cutting-edge brain science on learned helplessness, OCD, depression, and trauma's impact on relational circuits.

0:00 – Introduction
3:48 – Book purpose: bridging science and faith
5:00 – Mind-brain distinction biblical basis
10:06 – Scientific evidence: NDEs
20:07 – Brain-mind interaction
26:21 – Reductionism critique
31:20 – Mind makes brain sick: learned helplessness
40:00 – OCD studies: bidirectional effects
46:48 – Brain issues and repentance
50:51 – Trauma healing example
55:36 – Inner healing dos/don’ts
1:00:03 – Troubleshooting blockages
1:09:54 – Biblical support for inner healing
1:29:50 – Closing and resources

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The scandals in the charismatic movement have us examining: what is the difference between cover up culture and exposure culture? What is the biblical response? How do we stay in the radical middle, fostering a culture of transparency and accountability that listens to victims and doesn't hide predators without developing a culture of witch hunt? Joshua Lewis, Michael Miller & Michael Rowntree explore biblical principles for a healthy church and practical steps to build cultures of transparency that honor Scripture.

0:00 – Introduction
3:29 – Defining Coverup Culture
4:37 – Anointing vs. Qualifications in Leadership
9:23 – King David, Saul, and Church Leadership Structures
17:04 – Mission and Vision Tied to Leaders
19:44 – Defining Exposure Culture and Ephesians 5:11
25:05 – Potential Dangers of Exposure Culture
29:34 – Failure Exploitation
34:04 – How Coverup Culture Views Congregants
40:45 – Whistleblowers as Accusers of the Brethren
45:16 – How Exposure Culture Views Victims
53:57 – Discipline in Coverup Culture
59:44 – When Public Exposure Is Necessary
1:03:58 – Exposure Equals Destruction
1:11:04 – Mob Justice and Cancel Culture
1:17:02 – Role of YouTubers in Church Correction

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When the dust settles after spiritual abuse and public scandal, is any of this charismatic stuff actually real—or should you walk away from it all for good? Many believers are asking hard questions: “If so much has been falsified, are all prophecies fake? Are healings just wishful thinking? How do I trust again?” In this episode of Remnant Radio, Joshua Lewis, Michael Rowntree and Michael Miller open up as pastors and fellow survivors of charismatic fallout to help you process the pain without abandoning the work of the Spirit.​

The hosts will examine:
-Can a “cheater” still give an accurate prophetic word?
-How do we discern between genuine Christian prophecy, demonic counterfeits, and pure manipulation?
-What do we do with verified healings or real words of knowledge that came through morally compromised ministries?
-How do we honor spiritual gifts without platforming abusive leaders or building new celebrity cultures?

This episode is deeply pastoral and aimed at those who feel spiritually disoriented, retraumatized, or jaded after charismatic abuse. If you’re struggling with charismatic ministry gone wrong, this is a safe space to process without being shamed for your doubts. You’ll hear how to move from gullibility, through cynicism, into true discernment—learning to separate God’s voice from human abuse, and the gifts of the Spirit from the sins of leaders.

0:00 – Introduction
1:53 – Pastoral scandal response
3:05 – Miller’s abuse testimony
4:00 – Josh’s prophetic trauma
7:18 – Gifts still real biblically
12:00 – Abuse across church offices
17:19 – Cheaters getting it right
19:48 – Four power sources
23:04 – Don’t trust exposed prophets
28:16 – Ordinary means of grace
30:56 – Healing and discernment process
36:01 – Submit gifts to God
39:18 – Final pastoral encouragement

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Danny Silk just dropped a statement to his Loving on Purpose community owning up to his mishandling of Shawn Bolz's abuses. But did his apology level up to repentance? Is it too little too late? We'll review his statement, acknowledging what he got right while also calling out where deeper heart change is still needed. We'll discuss leadership accountability, "honor culture," spiritual failures, and what true biblical restoration looks like.

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This week on Remnant Radio, we’re tackling some of the questions received from our recent Remnant Conference "Growing in the Gifts." We’re diving into topics related to spiritual gifts submitted by RemCon attendees. Get ready for biblical insights, practical answers, and a dynamic discussion that will empower your faith.

0:00 – Introduction
2:11 – Conference Stories and Healings
4:47 – Holy Spirit Bombs?
11:48 – Apostles in Five-Fold Ministry
15:54 – False Prophet vs. Mistake
20:30 – Spiritual Gifts Changing
25:24 – Healing from Spiritual Abuse
30:58 – Prophecy in Corporate Setting
38:08 – Tongues and Interpretation
42:34 – Heavenly vs. Earthly Tongues
45:41 – 1 Corinthians 13 Gifts Cease Discussion
49:30 – Repentance for Deliverance?
53:23 – Relating to Holy Spirit as Mother
59:05 – Closing

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