The Alisa Childers Podcast

#289 Should Christians Practice Deliverance Ministry? Pt. 1, with Doug Geivett and Richard Howe

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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Quick takeaways

The podcast critiques deliverance ministry, highlighting concerns over its lack of biblical foundation and oversimplification of spiritual warfare.

Listeners are encouraged to differentiate personal experiences from scriptural teachings to foster discernment in understanding demonic influence.

The speakers emphasize the necessity of grounding beliefs in Scripture rather than cultural practices to navigate spiritual challenges effectively.

A key theme involves examining the authority of the believer, urging listeners to consider its biblical context and contemporary relevance.

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The Nature of Demonic Influence

The podcast discusses the long-standing belief that demons are inherently deceitful and manipulative, making it difficult for individuals to rely solely on reports of their behavior or actions. It suggests that Christians should approach knowledge about these entities with caution. The speaker, drawing from personal experiences, emphasizes the necessity of understanding the demonic in light of Scripture rather than through individual encounters. This perspective serves as a warning against oversimplifying or categorizing experiences without recognizing the complexity of spiritual warfare.

Intro

2min

Navigating Deliverance Ministry: A Reflective Journey

24min

The Deceptive Nature of Demons and Spiritual Misunderstandings

3min

Exploring the Deceptions and Beliefs in Deliverance Ministry

5min

Understanding Deliverance Ministry

12min

Understanding Deliverance Ministry

7min

Redefining Deliverance Ministry

7min

Exploring Authority and Beliefs in Deliverance Ministry

5min

The Authority of the Believer in Spiritual Warfare

12min

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Understanding the Evolution of Christian Ministry and Scripture Interpretation

5min

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Understanding Deliverance Ministry

25min

Many churches today practice deliverance ministry, which seeks to free people from the oppression and possession of demonic spirits and influence. Deliverance can involve practices like prayer, naming and binding demons, breaking generational curses, taking authority over spirits, and identifying sin patterns that (according to deliverance ministers) give demons "legal rights" to oppress or demonize believers. In this new multi-part series, I'm joined by Doug Geivett and Richard Howe to pose some questions about the general category of "deliverance ministry" and pose some concerns about the lack of biblical basis for these practices. In part 1 of the series, we cover the heart behind this series, and cover the topics of oppression vs. demonization vs. possession, and the concept of the authority of the believer.

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