The Remnant Radio's Podcast Examining Coverup Culture: Bethel Church's Response to Mike Winger
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Jan 21, 2026 The discussion reveals the alarming silence of church leaders on abuse, focusing on Mike Winger's investigation into Shawn Bolz's fraudulent prophecies and misconduct. The hosts dissect evidence that Bethel Church leadership was aware of these issues yet failed to act. They critique Kris Vallotton's arguments for accountability, emphasizing the need for transparency and the duty to expose ongoing sin. Key questions about the nature of biblical prophecy, the responsibility of leaders, and the balance between mercy and justice are explored throughout the conversation.
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Institutional Protection Over Victims
- Bethel leadership prioritized protecting platforms and reputation over publicly warning congregants.
- That omission created a cover-up culture that enabled further harm and loss of trust.
Lives Harmed By Prophetic Words
- Jubilee married a man because she believed a prophetic word and later suffered severe physical abuse.
- Elijah Stevens sacrificed his retirement after following another alleged fake prophecy from Sean Bowles.
Prophecy Fabricated Through Data Mining
- 'Fake prophetic words' were often produced by data-mining publicly available information online.
- Recipients mistook internet-researched details for supernatural revelation and then obeyed dangerous directives.
