

#289 Should Christians Practice Deliverance Ministry? Pt. 1, with Doug Geivett and Richard Howe
51 snips Feb 16, 2025
Doug Geivett, a seminary professor with expertise in philosophy and biblical studies, and Richard Howe, a theologian specializing in the occult, delve into the concept of deliverance ministry. They discuss the distinctions between oppression, demonization, and possession, emphasizing the authority believers have over demonic forces. Both guests raise critical questions about the biblical basis for modern deliverance practices. Their insights reveal the complexities surrounding these spiritual matters and urge a rooted, scripturally sound approach to understanding spiritual warfare.
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Alisa's Childhood Encounters
- Alisa Childers shares her personal experiences with deliverance ministry growing up in a Foursquare church.
- She recounts instances of sensing demonic presence and her mother praying for her, which shaped her early understanding of spiritual warfare.
NYC Encounter
- Alisa Childers recounts an experience in New York City where a man seemingly possessed by a demon shouted something personal about her struggles.
- She engaged with him, commanding the demon to be quiet, and ultimately asked if he wanted freedom, but he refused and ran away.
Occult Influence in Deliverance Ministry
- Richard Howe expresses concern that some deliverance ministries adopt flawed views of reality from the occult.
- These compromised views can hinder effective spiritual warfare, as they misinterpret the nature of spiritual reality.