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The Texas Fifth Court of Appeals has ruled to dismiss the defamation claims brought by survivor Cindy Clemishire against Gateway Church and its leaders. In this video, we break down the appellate decision, the First Amendment doctrine behind it, and what both sides are saying. Follow at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IBNWpodcast X (Twitter): https://x.com/iBelieveNowWhat IG: https://www.instagram.com/ibelievenowwhat/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ibelievenowwhat?_t=8mwsoqulzXa&_r=1

In this video, we talk about the new netflix documentary "Death of a Pastor's Wife" and the new details it brought to light about the tragic death of Mica and the horrific actions of her husband John Paul Miller. Follow at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IBNWpodcast X (Twitter): https://x.com/iBelieveNowWhat IG: https://www.instagram.com/ibelievenowwhat/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ibelievenowwhat?_t=8mwsoqulzXa&_r=1

In this interview, a Global Methodist Church (GMC) pastor Brian Bailes shares his journey of leaving the United Methodist Church (UMC). We discuss the deep theological shifts, the compromise of orthodox Christian doctrine, and why many traditional believers and clergy are choosing to step away from the UMC to preserve biblical truth.

What Does “God Is Sovereign” Mean? (Calvinism vs. Arminianism, Free Will, Evil, Prayer) We define “sovereignty” as God’s supreme authority, unlimited power, and absolute right to rule, noting Scripture describes it through God’s titles and actions rather than frequent use of the word itself. We will survey key passages (Job 42:2; Isaiah 46:9–10; Ephesians 1:11; Romans 9; Proverbs 16; Genesis 50:20; Acts 2:23; Romans 8:28) to show God’s rule over creation, nature, rulers, seemingly random events, and human intentions, while acknowledging human responsibility. We outline historical debates from Pelagius vs. Augustine to the Reformation, Calvinism, the Remonstrants/Synod of Dort, and Arminianism, emphasizing both sides affirm God’s sovereignty and grace but differ on how sovereignty relates to election and human choice. We addresses practical questions about choices, prayer, evangelism, and evil, explains God’s moral, decretive, and permissive wills, and concludes that sovereignty should lead to trust, humility, comfort, and worship rather than division. Chapters: 00:00 Sovereignty Debate 02:30 Defining Sovereignty 05:16 God Directs History 06:01 Sovereign Over All 11:00 Where Christians Differ 11:44 History of the Debate 15:22 Reformed View 17:26 Arminian View 20:23 Common Questions 22:30 Prayer and Means 24:47 Evangelism and Obedience 26:09 Evil and the Cross 28:20 Types of God's Will 29:41 Why It Matters 31:48 Final Summary 32:30 Closing and Comments

Grace Community Church recently announced Nathan Busenitz as their new senior pastor following the passing of John MacArthur. But beyond the headline news, the WAY the elders navigated this transition offers a massive lesson for the modern church. In this video, we break down: The official news & who Nathan Busenitz is Why succession planning usually goes wrong in mega-churches The key things Grace Community Church got RIGHT during this process What do you think about how GCC handled this transition? Should more churches follow this model, or are there potential pitfalls? Let’s talk about it in the comments below! #GraceCommunityChurch #JohnMacArthur #NathanBusenitz #ChurchLeadership #ChristianNews

Welcome to another Friday Live Sermon Review! Every single week, I sit down completely blind to react to, break down, and review the sermons YOU request in the comments and Email. We’re testing these messages against Scripture, diving into the theology, context, and delivery, and opening up a real, candid conversation about modern preaching. Today's Message: Pastor: Kevin Gerald Church: Champion Center (Tacoma, WA) Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/0l-GEwQEYgQ?si=gKYAS4k8Kk5l9yK4 💬 Want Me to Review a Sermon Next Friday? Drop the pastor’s name, sermon title, and link in the comments below or email me at ibnwpodcast@gmail.com. I pick new viewer requests every single week. 🔔 Join the Community Subscribe & Hit the Bell: Never miss a live review every Friday! Join the Discussion: Keep the conversation respectful in the comments. All perspectives are welcome as we seek truth together. #SermonReview #ChristianReaction #Theology #BibleStudy #LiveReaction #ChristianYouTube

The fallout from the United Methodist Church (UMC) schism has reached an unprecedented level. After cutting ties with historic conservative seminaries over traditional marriage stances, the denomination is facing severe financial fallout—forcing regional conference mergers in the U.S. and aggressive property lawsuits against premier megachurches. Meanwhile, verified financial cuts are deeply impacting African ministries as whole international conferences walk out. #Methodist #UMC #ChristianNews #ChurchHistory #GlobalMethodistChurch

Welcome to another Friday Live Sermon Review! Every single week, I sit down completely blind to react to, break down, and review the sermons YOU request in the comments and chat. We’re testing these messages against Scripture, diving into the theology, context, and delivery, and opening up a real, candid conversation about modern preaching. Today's Message: Pastor: Steve Gentry Church: @VillageChurchRVA Link: https://youtu.be/h6VqVgnYKuk?si=LXCFg61g-WxrFySX 💬 Want Me to Review a Sermon Next Friday? Drop the pastor’s name, sermon title, and link in the comments below or email me at ibnwpodcast@gmail.com. I pick new viewer requests every single week. 🔔 Join the Community Subscribe & Hit the Bell: Never miss a live review every Friday! Join the Discussion: Keep the conversation respectful in the comments—all perspectives are welcome as we seek truth together. #SermonReview #ChristianReaction #Theology #BibleStudy #LiveReaction #ChristianYouTube

Bethel Church has officially paused sales of The Passion Translation (TPT) following ongoing controversy and significant concerns raised across the Christian community regarding its accuracy and translation methodology. In this video, we break down: - The official statement from Redding’s leadership team and what it means. - Why scholars and believers have raised red flags over TPT's rendering of Scripture. 📌 Resources & References: Official Bethel Church Update: https://www.bethel.com/leadership-updates/topics/organizational-health#updates Theological Reviews & Articles: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHvXha4rjCj1Po0WLQc_jGGW&si=XQQH761Gp-txB1_0 🔔 Subscribe for more breakdowns, news, and commentary on Christian theology and church events! #BethelChurch #ThePassionTranslation #TPT #ChristianNews #BibleTranslation #Theology

Benny Hinn made headlines once again at the Southwest Believers Convention, and not for the right reasons. In this video, we'll examine two troubling moments from his message: Benny Hinn publicly rebukes a mother whose baby was making noise during the service. He repeats the familiar claim that Christians should never criticize "the Lord's anointed," using Scripture to discourage biblical accountability. We'll look at these events in their proper context and compare them with what Scripture actually teaches about pastors, teachers, correction, and accountability. Does the Bible really forbid questioning well-known ministers? Or has this verse become a shield against legitimate biblical discernment? As always, our goal isn't to attack individuals but to test every teaching against the Word of God. "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see if they are from God..." — 1 John 4:1 If this video encourages you, consider liking, subscribing, and sharing it to help others grow in biblical discernment. link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln6vJIkCYfE #BennyHinn #KennethCopeland #WordOfFaith #Discernment #FalseTeachers #SouthwestBelieversConvention #Christianity #Bible #TouchNotGodsAnointed #IBNWNews

Tonight we go over two articles showing that Greg Locke's church is shrinking fast and they are having to move into a new building

astor Tavner Smith is once again making headlines after announcing plans to raise support for a new worship center. In this live stream, we'll look at the facts of the story, revisit the controversies surrounding his previous ministry, and discuss what Scripture teaches on the biblical qualifications for pastors. This isn't about attacking individuals, it's about exercising biblical discernment and asking whether someone who has experienced public moral failure should return to pastoral leadership. Join the conversation live as we examine the news through the lens of God's Word. Article discussed: ChurchLeaders' report on Tavner Smith's new worship center announcement. https://churchleaders.com/news/2220788-scandals-venue-church-tavner-smith-raises-funds-new-worship-center.html

In this segmenat we look at a random church, their website, and a sermon and compare it with the Word of God. Church Reviewed: the church. Location: Lawton, OK Sermon Link: https://youtu.be/GI5h-ljYGa4?si=zrm_R0baUicuLnUf What are your thoughts?

What Is Providence? God’s Ongoing Care, Guidance, and Control Explained! I define the Christian term “providence,” explaining its Latin root meaning “foresight” and how, in theology, it refers to God’s ongoing care, guidance, sustaining, and control over all creation. I contrast providence with deism, the idea that God created the world and then stepped back Using biblical examples, I show God’s active involvement in events: Jesus’ teaching that not even a sparrow falls apart from the Father (Matthew 10), Joseph’s suffering used for good (Genesis 50:20), Esther’s rise “for such a time as this,” Paul’s imprisonment advancing the gospel, and the crucifixion of Jesus according to God’s definite plan (Acts 2:23). Chapters 00:00 Heard This Word 01:00 What Providence Means 01:33 Not Deism 02:44 Providence In Scripture 02:56 Joseph Esther Paul 03:59 The Cross Supreme 04:26 What It Means Today 05:30 Trust Not Coincidence 05:53 Wrap Up And Subscribe

Did 317 people just decide the future of 94,000 church members? In this follow-up episode, we break down the high-stakes Texas Business Court ruling in the Second Baptist Houston lawsuit (Jeremiah Counsel v. Ben Young). While Judge Grant Dorfman ruled that the 2023 Bylaws ending member voting rights stand under Texas law, the church actually LOST its charter amendment—creating a massive legal contradiction. Plus, we look at what’s happening on the ground as attendance and tithing drop across campuses. Do you believe civil courts should be allowed to evaluate church governance decisions, or should the First Amendment "Church Autonomy Doctrine" always protect church leadership? Let me know your thoughts below and keep it respectful! 📚 RESOURCES & LEGAL CITATIONS MENTIONED: • Case: Jeremiah Counsel Corporation v. Ben Young et al. (Cause No. 25-BC11B-0031) • Ruling Opinion: 2026 Tex. Bus. 46 (Texas Business Court, 11th Division) • Texas Business Organizations Code § 22.156(b) (Church Meeting Notice Statutes) • Jeremiah Counsel Official Updates: https://www.jeremiahcounsel.org/ 🔔 SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you found this deep-dive helpful, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on NOTIFICATIONS so you never miss an update on church governance, legal accountability, and megachurch news! #SecondBaptist #SecondBaptistChurch #Houston #BenYoung #EdYoung #JeremiahCounsel #Megachurch #Lawsuit #ChurchGovernance #TexasBusinessCourt #FirstAmendment #ChurchAutonomy #Podcast