Resources Post NAR
The following resources are compiled to provide sound Biblical teaching and to offer some help in navigating questions you may have after coming out of the hyper Charismatic/NAR movement. You will find topic headers for your convenience. This page will continue to have updated information added to it, so feel free to check back periodically.
The Gospel of Jesus Christ
Finding a Church
Searching for a new church? – Michelle Lesley
Women’s Ministry Recommendations
Michelle Lesley: Discipleship for women Michelle Lesley – Discipleship for Christian Women
Susan Heck: With the Master Home (withthemaster.org)
Amy Spreeman: Berean Research Welcome! – Berean Research
Snatched from the Flames (a women’s discipleship group):
http://wewouldratherhavejesus.com/snatched-from-the-flames/ for information.
To join the women’s discipleship group, please contact via email snatchedfromtheflamesmin@gmail.com
Media Resources
American Gospel
http://americangospelfilm.com/
Here is a YouTube link to the first 40 minutes of American Gospel: Christ Alone:
American Gospel: Christ Alone (Free Chapter) – YouTube
For the Gospel
Blog- https://www.forthegospel.org/
This blog post from Costi Hinn provides abundant resources for those coming out of NAR and WOF consisting of podcasts, articles, videos and more: https://www.forthegospel.org/nar-recovery-resource/
Holly Pivec’s site
She and Doug Geivett also have two books which are very inciteful for understanding the NAR:
Doug Geivett and Holly Pivec have published a new book in 2022, Counterfeit Kingdom. It is another great and helpful resource.
Here is an excellent interview regarding the New Apostolic Reformation: (4) F4F | Interview with Doug Geivett and Holly Pivec – YouTube
Regarding The Passion Translation
These are some teachings concerning the Passion Translation. Though I am no longer a Charismatic, I appreciated the work Mike Winger has done in researching and discussing this important topic.
My Concerns About The Passion Translation and Brian Simmons – YouTube
Exposing the Agenda and Origins of “The Passion Translation” – YouTube
Doreen Virtue
Here are a few videos from her channel:
Are Deliverance Ministries Biblical? Jim Osman of “Truth or Territory” – YouTube
The Story Behind “American Gospel” – Interview with Brandon Kimber – YouTube
How to Discern Biblical Truth: Pastor Chris Rosebrough of Fighting for the Faith – YouTube
Former NAR Prophetess tells all – YouTube
Addressing Related Topics and Teachings
Reaching Those Caught in Deception (Costi Hinn): https://youtu.be/YnmWKQbh4e0
(9) Avoiding Charismatic Chaos by Properly Interpreting the Book of Acts – YouTube
(43) Why Do You Call Out False Teachers? | Costi Hinn & Justin Peters | EP 131 – YouTube
(3) Lyndon Unger – History of the Charismatic Movement – YouTube
God:
R.C. Sproul: If God Is Sovereign, How Can Man Be Free? – YouTube
(3) F4F | Open Theism and the NAR – YouTube
Bible Study:
(6) How To Study The Bible | Voddie Baucham | Adult Bible Class – YouTube
Book Recommendation for those dealing with fear, worry, and anxiety:
(18) How to Study the Bible | Ep. 86 – YouTube
Modern Apostles and the NAR:
Ephesians 4:11 Commentary | Precept Austin
The Roots and Fruits of the New Apostolic Reformation (cicministry.org)
America’s False Prophets and Apostles (Psalm 19) (youtube.com)
Are There Modern-Day Apostles? – Apologetics Press
The Protestant Reformation vs. The New Apostolic Reformation (Costi Hinn): https://youtu.be/
(149) Chris Rosebrough – New Apostolic Reformation – YouTube
EP 109 | The Truth About the NAR w/ Holly Pivec and Doug Geivett | Redeeming Truth – YouTube
Apostles and Prophets and the Foundation of the Church (cicministry.org)
Deliverance Ministry:
The Devil and Demons (Part 1 of 2) – 08/15/23 – YouTube
The Devil and Demons (Part 2 of 2) – 08/16/23 – YouTube
(122) How to Resist the Devil, Part 1 – YouTube
(122) How to Resist the Devil, Part 2 – YouTube
How Deliverance Ministries Lead People to Bondage (cicministry.org)
Can Christians Cast Out Demons? | Ligonier Ministries
Should I Be Casting Out Demons? | G3 Ministries
(2) Exposing the Dangerous Theology of Come Out in Jesus Name Movie – YouTube
(2) Generational Curses Biblical Truth – YouTube
Spiritual Warfare:
Truth or Territory by Jim Osman
What the Bible Has to Say About Spiritual Warfare by Dean and Ice
Prophetic Ministry:
The Prophetic Calling of Every Believer (cicministry.org)
False Prophets and False Prophecy | by Andreas Wiget | Jul, 2023 | Medium
God Doesn’t Whisper by Jim Osman
EMA 2010: discussion about prophecy on Vimeo (Wayne Grudem and Ian Hamilton)
How to Hear from Heaven (Justin Peters): https://youtu.be/5ZEEdgr5nbA
Scripture vs. Human Experience (Phil Johnson): https://youtu.be/GETG2j7xbEo
Sozo/Inner Healing:
Abusing Memory by Jane Gumprecht
Tongues:
(16) What is the gift of tongues? Is speaking in tongues the Baptism of the Holy Spirit? – YouTube
Were Tongues Real Languages? | The Cripplegate
(16) Failed Pentecostal Missionary Tongues – YouTube
(16) Writing In Tongues Examined – YouTube
(16) Modern Speaking in Tongues Refuted @Doreen_Virtue – YouTube
(149) The Tongues Delusion – YouTube
(2) The Truth About Speaking in Tongues | Costi Hinn – YouTube
Spiritual Abuse:
POST NAR TRAUMATIC STRESS – Famine In The Land (fitl.co.za)
“When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community from Emotional and Spiritual Abuse” by Chuck DeGroat
“Bully Pulpit: Confronting the Problem of Spiritual Abuse in the Church” by Michael J. Krugerhttps://www.michaeljkruger.com/bully-pulpit-a-new-series-on-the-rising-problem-of-spiritual-abuse-in-the-church/
https://www.michaeljkruger.com/5-misconceptions-about-spiritual-abuse-3-the-bible-doesnt-talk-about-spiritual-abuse-its-just-a-modern-psychological-construct/
Detox: Steps to Mature After a Megachurch Ministry (Mission Bible Church series)
Worship:
Costi Hinn Exposes False Worship (UNCUT Interview): https://youtu.be/x28u9RH3i7E
The Marks of Spirit-Led Worship (Costi Hinn): https://youtu.be/NXXCqza6Yf0
Prayer:
praying_declaring_decreeing.pdf (collegeofprayer.org)
Praying the Bible: Whitney, Donald S.: 9781433547843: Amazon.com: Books
Spiritual Disciplines: How to Get the Most Out of Your Prayer Life — For the Gospel
A Guide to Prayer by Isaac Watts | Banner of Truth USA
A Simple Acrostic for Prayer: A.C.T.S. (ligonier.org)
Sanctification/Fellowship/Intimacy with Christ:
Spiritually Living, Yet Still Stinking (Selected Scriptures) (youtube.com)
(21) How To Know If You’re Really Saved | Alistair Begg – YouTube
What Does “Coram Deo” Mean? (ligonier.org)
How Pietism deceives Christians (cicministry.org)
Being and Becoming by W. Duncan Rankin (ligonier.org)
What Does It Mean to Abide in Christ? (ligonier.org)
How Pietism deceives Christians (cicministry.org)
‘Without the Holy Spirit We May as Well Burn our Bibles’ – Banner of Truth USA
Miracles, Signs, and Wonders:
Counterfeit Miracles (Mission Bible Church series)
Did a False Teacher Heal You? — For the Gospel
Spiritual Gifts: (Continuationism and Cessationism are secondary beliefs among born-again believers.)
The Biblical Pattern for Spiritual Gifts (Shepherd’s House AZ series)Part 1:https://youtu.be/deqnBw_RVp4Part 2: https://youtu.be/5bxdyYr1lJwPart 3: https://youtu.be/k3W6EYIlU8IPart 4: https://youtu.be/YNtflxTYALE
(38) Cessationism | Ep. 62 – YouTube
(38) Debate: Have the New Testament Charismatic Gifts Ceased? – YouTube
Jonathan Edwards and Why I am a Cessationist – Founders Ministries
(17) Session 4: John Reuther – A Biblical Theology of the Spirit’s Work – YouTube
What Is the Gift of Discernment, or Distinguishing, of Spirits? by Don Stewart (blueletterbible.org)
(16) How would you persuade someone that the sign gifts have ceased? – YouTube
Living the Cessationist Life – Founders Ministries
cessationism — Pastor’s Study — Phoenix United Reformed Church (phoenixurc.org)
William Branham:
(149) The NAR Hopes You Never See This! My Interview with Former Branham Cult Members – YouTube
(149) Proof That William Branham Was a False Prophet – YouTube
Bethel:
(7) BREAKING BETHEL EPISODE 1: Applying To BSSM – YouTube
Revival:
True Revival and False Revival by Sean Michael Lucas (ligonier.org)