The Alisa Childers Podcast #316 What is Contemplative Spirituality and is it Biblical? With Bob DeWaay
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Jun 30, 2025 Bob DeWaay, a former deliverance minister, brings his in-depth research on contemplative spirituality to the discussion. He examines figures like Richard Foster and discusses practices like spiritual direction and contemplative prayer in light of scripture. DeWaay highlights the potential dangers of misinterpreting spiritual practices and emphasizes the importance of discernment in teachings. He challenges the validity of deliverance ministry, advocating instead for a focused relationship with God and traditional prayer over supernatural claims.
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Dramatic Deliverance Experience
- Bob DeWaay shared a dramatic deliverance where a woman's demonic manifestations ceased instantly after he commanded her to stop in Jesus' name.
- He later realized her transformation was likely genuine conversion, not just an exorcism event.
Misuse of Scripture in Deliverance
- The deliverance worldview often misuses Scripture by imposing allegorical interpretations for spiritual warfare tactics.
- Words of knowledge and discerning of spirits are often misunderstood, leading to practices inconsistent with biblical intent.
Trichotomy vs Biblical Personhood
- The trichotomous view of man is unbiblical; Bible teaches the person as a whole.
- Christians are transferred from darkness to God's kingdom, not partially indwelt by demons or spirits.