Dear Church, You can watch the video that this podcast is referring to here. In this deep-dive follow-up to this video, Nick and Mairi unpack the stark, sobering reality that occurs when the structural machinery of modern churches collides with the true Word of the LORD. If you have ever felt a profound, unsettling disconnect between the casual peace of the church platform and the heavy burden in your own soul for genuine faithfulness, this conversation is for you. We break down three critical dimensions of this spiritual landscape: The Polar Opposite Clash: Why is there a recurring collision between institutional church leaders and those who steward a prophetic word? We expose the stark contrast between pastors who are jealously consumed with defending their own local kingdoms using the vocabulary of Christ, versus a heart that is completely broken by His cross and undone by His glory.Defining the True Prophetic Word: Scripturally, the spirit of prophecy is not a tool for fortune-telling or religious entertainment, it is the direct testimony of Jesus. It is a deep, agonising empathy with the suffering heart of God the Father over a backslidden people. Because it pierces systemic idolatry, it is historically met with a fierce, demonic resistance that seeks to see it missed, rejected, and murdered.What is Required of His People: For the harassed, helpless, and scattered sheep who have ears to hear, the instruction is clear. We look at the absolute necessity of stepping out from under blind institutional allegiance, running from shepherds who merely feed themselves, and intentionally seeking out contexts where the ultimate focus is a jealous regard for the glory of Yahweh.Urgent action is required! Could these TRULY be the words of worship and prayer of this nation? 👇 When the music fades All is stripped away And I simply come Longing just to bring Something that's of worth That will bless Your heart I'll bring You more than a song For a song in itself Is not what You have required You search much deeper within Through the way things appear You're looking into my heart I'm coming back to the heart of worship And it's all about You, it's all about You, Jesus. Im sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it, when it's all about You, it's all about You, Jesus! King of endless worth No one could express How much you deserve Though I'm weak and poor All I have is Yours Every single breath! I'll bring You more than a song For a song in itself is not what You have required. You search much deeper within, through the way things appear, You're looking into my heart! I'm coming back to the heart of worship And it's all about You, it's all about You, Jesus. Im sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it, when it's all about You, it's all about You, Jesus! This is the one Bible teaching series that we would gladly give the rest of our lives to proclaiming: I AM JEALOUS: The Exclusive Demands of Yahweh, and His Renegade Bride Maranatha? ✍️ Books (free to those in need) here. 🤝 You can give here. 🤝 Contact us here. Yours in Christ, Nick & Mairi Franks PS Our flagship content: 🚢 🔥 2024: God Closed Church 2024: I AM JEALOUS 2023: The Glorious Few 2022: Homosexual Household Disrupted 2022: Repent Now; He Loves You. 2021: Calling YESHUA 2020: The Draft - A Conscription of Conscience 2019: Body Zero - Radical Preparation for the Return of Christ 2018: The Bothy Sessions - Mental Health & the Church 2016: Jesus Come Support the show Please support our podcast here.
