John and Steve map the ways New Apostolic Reformation ideas can enter churches that do not identify as charismatic, often through study materials, guest speakers, music networks, conferences, and "supplemental" discipleship programs that seem harmless at first glance.
They also explain why language around authority, "covering," fivefold governance, and experiential spirituality can function as a pipeline for more controlling structures—especially when accountability only flows upward. The goal is not panic, but awareness: knowing what to watch for, how to ask better questions, and how to protect healthy church life from authoritarian drift.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
05:21 Tracing The Web: Shepherding, Wimber, Baxter
11:28 Apostolic Authority And The Five-Fold Problem
15:01 Guided Prayer, “Empty Your Mind,” And Hearing God
18:27 “God Is Doing A New Thing”: Conference Buzz And Itching Ears
22:44 NAR Networking: Covering Chains, Councils, And Music Pipelines
27:00 “Fell In Love With His Presence”: Worship As Experience And Addiction
32:38 Prayer Industry: Books, 24/7 Prayer, And Gamified Spirituality
37:07 Asbury 2023: Revival Language And NAR Opportunism
42:57 When You Try To Warn The Class: Controversy And Constraints
45:20 Listener Emails, Guardrails, And Final Thoughts
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