Advice: Pause Restorations, Restore Victims First

Did Bethel Church actually repent over the Shawn Bolz scandal? In this episode of The Remnant Radio, we carefully examine the public statements and actions of Bethel Church leadership—including Bill Johnson, Kris Vallotton, and Danny Silk—to determine whether their response represents genuine biblical repentance or merely institutional damage control. From questions of prophetic accountability and false prophecy to the broader credibility of charismatic theology, this conversation aims to help believers think clearly, biblically, and sober-mindedly about what true repentance looks like in church leadership.

We walk step-by-step through what Bethel leaders said, what they admitted, what they failed to address, and how their response compares to the biblical standard for repentance, confession, and restoration. We also interact with the wider conversation sparked by Mike Winger and others, exploring how prophecy abuse and leadership silence can damage trust in the church and distort the witness of the gospel. As continuationists who affirm the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit, we believe accountability is not an attack on the charismatic movement—it is essential to its integrity.

Critical Questions Discussed:
-Is Bethel's apology genuine or just PR spin?​
-What does biblical restoration require beyond saying "I'm sorry"?​
-Why did it take Mike Winger's exposé for leadership to act?​
-What about Kenneth Copeland, The Passion Translation, and other concerning endorsements?​
-How can churches protect victims while reconciling fallen leaders to the body of Christ?

Our goal is not to tear down, but to tell the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15), to test everything and hold fast to what is good (1 Thessalonians 5:21), and to call the Church to holiness, transparency, and faithfulness to Christ. If you care about sound theology, responsible use of spiritual gifts, and protecting God’s people from spiritual harm, this conversation is for you.

Special thanks to the Bethel alumni who held their leaders accountable—your faithfulness in speaking truth in love catalyzed this moment of repentance. This could be a watershed moment for the charismatic movement if genuine fruit follows these words.

0:00 – Introduction
2:04 – Context and Prior Bethel Concerns
13:23 – Bethel's Response 
23:23 – Kris Vallotton's Personal Disclosure
30:28 – The Jezebel Passage Misinterpretation
33:34 – Bethel's New Core Values 
38:10 – Bethel Issues That Remain Unaddressed
49:03 – Bill Johnson's Repentance Message
1:00:40 – Bill Johnson's TBN Interview Mistake
1:17:43 – Danny Silk's Email 
1:34:05 – Final Thoughts

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