What if the “empowering“ faith formulas you trusted for years–rapture escapes, confession miracles, prosperity decrees–were modern echoes of ancient deceptions, pulling you from the cross toward self-made towers? In this raw, personal episode, host Benjamin White returns to the church that shaped his protestant youth: cornerstone Fellowship Church in rural Virginia. From charismatic healing centers to end times warnings laced with AI prophecies, he unpacks the doctrines that once lit him up-and the guilt they bred when his prayers hit walls.

Zooming out, Benjamin dissect the word of faith Giants (Hagen, Copeland, Meyer, Womack, Duplantis) through the unflinching lens of the church fathers, Irenaeus on demonic gnosis. Athenasius on little gods, Augustine on Pelagian pride.

Old heresies, like Arianism and Manichaeism? They’re alive in today’s private Jets, failed, prophecies, and “name-it-claim-it mantras. But here’s the hook: amid the fallout, repentance isn’t shame-it’s reclamation. Discover thesis, the orthodox path to true deification by grace, where trials refine like Noah’s Ark rode the deluge. If Babel’s scatter birthed fractured faith, this episode charts the way home. Come for the critique, stay for the hope. Subscribe now-your spiritual home awaits #OrthodoxFaith #WordOfFaith #NAR #ChurchFathers.

In This conversation Benjamin White explores the origins of the word of faith movement, its theological, underpinnings, and its implications for contemporary Christianity. It delves into historical contexts the rise of the prosperity gospel, and the impact of celebrity culture on the church, particularly Brian Houston’s “church” Hillsong. The discussion also addresses the early churches struggles with heresy, the role of women in prophecy, and the importance of maintaining orthodoxy and tradition in the face of modern challenges.

In this episode, Benjamin White shares his profound journey from disillusionment with Protestantism to embracing orthodoxy. He reflects on his struggles with faith, the impact of his brother’s illness, and the emptiness he felt within the protestant tradition. Through a deep exploration of scripture, tradition, and the teachings of the early church fathers, he finds a new understanding of faith that emphasizes community, sacraments, and the transformative power of God‘s grace.This episode serves as a testimony to the fullness of the Christian faith found in orthodoxy, urging listeners to seek deeper truth beyond individual interpretations.