The Remnant Radio's Podcast The Rise & Fall of the Kansas City Prophets | Reviewing Dr. Sam Storms
May 12, 2026
A sharp review of Sam Storms' insider account of the Kansas City prophetic movement. The hosts wrestle with failed prophecies, questionable practices like finger readings and repeated “heaven trips,” and where accountability broke down. They weigh verified signs against moral failures and discuss holding continuationist convictions with sobriety and safeguards.
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Hosts Share Personal Impact Reading The Book
- Michael Miller shared recent illness after Peru and emotional strain reading Sam's book, signaling the personal toll of processing spiritual abuse histories.
- Joshua Lewis described anger and personal connections to Bickle, including financial help and emails, amplifying the betrayal felt.
Large Scale Revival Promises Failed To Materialize
- Storms and the hosts question extravagant visionary claims like Bob Jones' frequent heaven visits and national revival promises, noting they lack clear New Testament precedent.
- Multiple high-bar prophecies (national revival, mass healings) went unfulfilled and left people financially and spiritually harmed.
Repeated Prophetic Confirmations Can Be Misleading
- Multiple independent prophetic confirmations promising a Grandview building never came to pass, creating a puzzle about coincidence, presumption, or demonic influence.
- Hosts debate whether repeated similar words from unconnected people indicate prophetic confirmation or group wishful projection.
