Contending for the Word

Contending for the Word

Contending for the Word is a podcast devoted to helping inform, educate, equip, and warn people about false teachers, false movements, and unbiblical philosophies.

  1. HACE 1 DÍA

    Exposing the Dangerous Contemplative Teachings of Richard Foster

    On today’s Contending for the Word show, Dave is joined by Marcia Montenegro and they discuss the influence and contemplative practices of Richard Foster, along with the dangers of the Quaker movement and some of what it teaches, and how Christians should assess the teaching of Richard Foster, among other topics on this new Contending for the Word show.What You’ll Hear on This Episode* The influence of Richard Foster.* The contemplative practices of Richard Foster.* The dangers of the desert fathers and monasticism.* The difference between the means of grace and contemplative spirituality.* The marks of contemplative spirituality.* The dangers of the Quaker movement and some of what it teaches.* How Christians should assess the teaching of Richard Foster.About Today's GuestBefore becoming a Christian, Marcia Montenegro was involved for many years in Eastern spiritual beliefs (Hindu and Buddhist), New Age, and Occult practices. She was also a certified, professional astrologer who taught Astrology for several years and served as chairperson of the Astrology Board of Examiners (ABE) and President of the Astrological Society in Atlanta, GA. She has articles published in various magazines and written chapters included in books on the New Age and Occult topics. Marcia has a Master’s Degree in Religion from Southern Evangelical Seminary, Charlotte, NC. Marcia’s CANA website is http://www.christiananswersnewage.com/Subscribing, sharing, and your feedbackYou can subscribe to Contending for the Word via iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show).Thank you for listening or watching this episode of Contending for the Word.

    1 h y 31 min
  2. 7 ENE

    Navigating Away from Theological Liberalism’s Sinking Ship

    On today’s Contending for the word show, Dave and Amy Spreeman talk about four ways progressive have redefined biblical Christianity, the marks of theological liberalism, what Christians should do and speak about theological liberalism, among other topics on this new Contending for the Word show.What You’ll Hear on This Episode * Four ways progressives have redefined biblical Christianity.* The history of the Emergent church conversation and how it led to the progressive “Christian” movement.* What a theology from above versus a theology from below means and how to spot it.* What Progressives say about themselves and why it matters.* The marks of theological liberalism.* What Christians do about theological liberalism.About Today's GuestAmy Spreeman is the owner of Berean Research She began reporting about cults and counter cults in 2010 with the launch of the radio program Stand Up For The Truth. Amy is a speaker and journalist. She is the founder of Berean Research and Naomi's Table, and co-hosts the podcast, A Word Fitly Spoken. Contact her at our Berean Research email.Amy also speaks to women’s groups around the nation and will make her third appearance at Answers In Genesis, for the 2025 Resolute Women’s Conference. Contact Amy to inquire about speaking at your next women’s event.Subscribing, sharing, and your feedbackYou can subscribe to Contending for the Word via iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show).Thank you for listening or watching this episode of Contending for the Word.

    1 h y 35 min
  3. 31/12/2024

    Exposing the Dangers of Passion 2025 with Dave and Michelle

    On today’s Contending for the Word show, Dave and Michelle talk about the influence of Passion Conference, concerns about the Passion Conference, how Christians should assess the Passion Conference, among other topics on this new Contending for the Word show.What You’ll Hear on this Episode* The influence of Passion Conferences.* The danger of emotionalism and what to do about it.* Concerns about Passion Conferences.* Why Christians should care about platform sharing.* Concerns about Christine Caine, Jackie Hill Perry, Louie Giglio, Kari Jobe.* How Christians should assess the Passion Conference.* The danger of “little god” theology among the Word of Faith, NAR, and why this theology is heresy.* Why should Christians care about the music we sing personally and in our local churches.About Today's GuestMichelle is a servant of Christ, wife, mom, women’s discipleship blogger and conference speaker, and co-host of A Word Fitly Spoken. For more from Michelle please visit https://michellelesley.com/Resources Mentioned in the Episode:Louie Giglio’s Passion Conference promoting ‘Little-God’ theology.Christine Caine: Have No Regard for the Offerings of Caine – Michelle LesleyJackie Hill-Perry – Michelle LesleyKari Jobe’s Sexualizing of God’s Love and Word of Faith HeresyComparing Joyce Meyer's Teaching with the Word of God https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PATmF2BAiESubscribing, sharing, and your feedbackYou can subscribe to Contending for the Word via iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show).Thank you for listening or watching this episode of Contending for the Word.

    1 h y 27 min
  4. 03/12/2024

    Thinking Biblically About the Paranormal Influence of Today with Marcia Montenegro

    On today’s Contending for the Word show, Dave is joined by Marcia Montenegro and they discuss some marks of the occult and how to spot it, the source of our information and why it matters, the practice of automatic writing and examples of it from Jesus Calling, how parents can help their children analyze what they read and what, along with her book, Spellbound the Paranormal Seduction of Today’s Kids.What You’ll Hear on This Episode* Some marks of the occult and how to spot it.* The importance of where we get our information and why it matters.* Why we should care about what we read and watch and the theology behind it.* The practice of automatic writing and examples of it today from Jesus Calling.* What it means to test the spirits and why it matters.* How parents can help their children analyze what they read and watch.About Today's GuestBefore becoming a Christian, Marcia Montenegro was involved for many years in Eastern spiritual beliefs (Hindu and Buddhist), New Age, and Occult practices. She was also a certified, professional astrologer who taught Astrology for several years and served as chairperson of the Astrology Board of Examiners (ABE) and President of the Astrological Society in Atlanta, GA. She has articles published in various magazines and written chapters included in books on the New Age and Occult topics. Marcia has a Master’s Degree in Religion from Southern Evangelical Seminary, Charlotte, NC. Marcia’s CANA website is http://www.christiananswersnewage.com/Subscribing, sharing, and your feedbackYou can subscribe to Contending for the Word via iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show).Thank you for listening or watching this episode of Contending for the Word.

    1 h y 26 min
  5. 26/11/2024

    Exposing Hollywood and Witchcraft with the Light of God’s Word

    On today’s Contending for the Word show, Dave is joined by Jac Marino Chen and they discuss the Jac’s experience in the occult and practicing ritual magic, how Christians should think about Hollywood, “Christian” witches, approaching your pastor about questionable doctrine and practice, and much more on this new Contending for the Word show.What You’ll Hear on This Episode* Help for young people on not masking their pain with worldly activities but to seek truth in God’s Word.* Jac’s experience in the occult and practicing ritual magic.* The difference between the occult and the New Age.* Some distinguishing marks of the occult and the New Age.* How Christians should speak to the current trends and movies coming out of Hollywood.* The concern with the “normalizing” of “Christian” witches and witchcraft in our culture.* Advice for those in our local churches on the influence of New Age practices infiltrating the Church.* How to approach your Pastor about questionable doctrine and practice.* When to know and how to leave your local church about questionable doctrine and practice.About Today's GuestJac Marino Chen comes from a past of sexual abuse, drug and alcohol addiction, the new age, the occult, and eventually practicing ritual magic in a Freemason lodge as a member of an occult order. It was there that Jesus Christ saved her, revealed to her the darkness she was in, delivered her, and made her new.Find Jac on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jacmarinoFind Jac on X at https://x.com/jacmarinoFind Jac on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/jacmarinoFind Jac on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2S8HtvbfZjD73mosatFn1AFind Jac at her website: https://www.jacmarino.com/Subscribing, sharing, and your feedbackYou can subscribe to Contending for the Word via iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show).Thank you for listening or watching this episode of Contending for the Word.

    1 h y 15 min

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