The Sacramental Charismatic

On this episode of the Sacramental Charismatic, Wes and Luke reflect on an article making its round on the internet -- "Departure: Why I Left the Church" (https://www.restorativefaith.org/post/departure-why-i-left-the-church). Luke wrote an article addressing a significant challenging facing pastors: https://sacramentalcharismatic.substack.com/p/the-worst-part-of-pastoring Shout out to John Barnett for the new intro music! We'll have a link to his music as soon as it drops! ❇️ Recommended John Wimber Books ❇️ "Power Healing," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2HiA3YV) "Power Evangelism,' by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2TP6Nyd) "Power Points," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/31NwqSC) "Everyone Gets to Play," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2Z4PJdf) "The Way In is the Way On," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2ZdiTCg) ❇️ Recommended Books ABOUT John Wimber ❇️ "John Wimber: The Way it Was," by Carol Wimber (https://amzn.to/2HiUFQJ) "Never Trust a Leader Without a Limp: The Wit and Wisdom of John Wimber," by Glenn Schroder (https://amzn.to/3PtHvSM) "John Wimber: His Life and Ministry," by Connie Dawson (https://amzn.to/3FSpYAI) "Worshiping with the Anaheim Vineyard: The Emergence of Contemporary Worship," by Andy Park, Lester Ruth, & Cindy Rethmeier (https://amzn.to/31TDm0w) "Toronto in Perspective: Papers on the New Charismatic Wave of the 1990s," edited by David Hilborn (https://amzn.to/2L3nIsP) "John Wimber: His Influence & Legacy," edited by David Pytches (https://amzn.to/2ZfgbfC) || FOLLOW US || Website: https://sacramentalcharismatic.substack.com Luke IG: https://instagram.com/lukegeraty Luke Twitter: https://twitter.com/lukegeraty Wes IG: https://www.instagram.com/wesmac5 Wes Twitter: https://twitter.com/wesmac5 SUPPORT US BY SUBSCRIBING AND CONSIDERING BECOMING A PAID SUBSCRIBER!

On this episode of the Sacramental Charismatic, Wes and Luke reflect on the movie "Jesus Revolution" as well as a recent VUSA webcast. Check out Wes' corresponding article: https://sacramentalcharismatic.substack.com/  Watch the webcast here: https://youtu.be/svZemXIggA0 ❇️ Recommended John Wimber Books ❇️ "Power Healing," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2HiA3YV) "Power Evangelism,' by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2TP6Nyd) "Power Points," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/31NwqSC) "Everyone Gets to Play," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2Z4PJdf) "The Way In is the Way On," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2ZdiTCg) ❇️ Recommended Books ABOUT John Wimber ❇️ "John Wimber: The Way it Was," by Carol Wimber (https://amzn.to/2HiUFQJ) "Never Trust a Leader Without a Limp: The Wit and Wisdom of John Wimber," by Glenn Schroder (https://amzn.to/3PtHvSM) "John Wimber: His Life and Ministry," by Connie Dawson (https://amzn.to/3FSpYAI) "Worshiping with the Anaheim Vineyard: The Emergence of Contemporary Worship," by Andy Park, Lester Ruth, & Cindy Rethmeier (https://amzn.to/31TDm0w) "Toronto in Perspective: Papers on the New Charismatic Wave of the 1990s," edited by David Hilborn (https://amzn.to/2L3nIsP) "John Wimber: His Influence & Legacy," edited by David Pytches (https://amzn.to/2ZfgbfC) || FOLLOW US || Website: https://sacramentalcharismatic.substack.com Luke IG: https://instagram.com/lukegeraty Luke Twitter: https://twitter.com/lukegeraty Wes IG: https://www.instagram.com/wesmac5 Wes Twitter: https://twitter.com/wesmac5 SUPPORT US BY SUBSCRIBING AND CONSIDERING BECOMING A PAID SUBSCRIBER! Purchasing books from the links provided gets us credit and helps support our work! Thanks!

On this BONUS episode, Luke Geraty and guest Luke Martin dive into further biblical-theological evidence in relation to Alan Scott's false teachings. Dr. Luke Martin grew up in Northern Ireland and now lives just outside London. He completed a doctorate in theology at Oxford University and has spent the last six years teaching theology at Eton College. Luke is the host of Creed and Culture, a podcast which explores the questions of the Christian life, and he is working on his first book, "Christianity Untangled" (Authentic Media). Find Luke here:  @creedandculture  || FOLLOW US || Website: https://sacramentalcharismatic.substack.com Luke IG: https://instagram.com/lukegeraty Luke Twitter: https://twitter.com/lukegeraty Wes IG: https://www.instagram.com/wesmac5 Wes Twitter: https://twitter.com/wesmac5 SUPPORT US BY SUBSCRIBING AND CONSIDER BECOMING A PAID SUBSCRIBER ON SUBSTACK! Purchasing books from the links provided gets us credit and helps support our work! Thanks!

On this bonus episode, Wes & Luke talk about Tim Keller, both his legacy, influence, and differences. Plus, we have a special guest! || FOLLOW US || Website: https://sacramentalcharismatic.substack.com Luke IG: https://instagram.com/lukegeraty Luke Twitter: https://twitter.com/lukegeraty Wes IG: https://www.instagram.com/wesmac5 Wes Twitter: https://twitter.com/wesmac5 SUPPORT US BY SUBSCRIBING AND CONSIDERING BECOMING A PAID SUBSCRIBER! Purchasing books from the links provided gets us credit and helps support our work! Thanks!

On this episode of the Sacramental Charismatic, Wes and Luke spend a bit of time discussing a recent article Luke wrote addressing the Alan Scott spiritual abuse situation. Read the article here: https://sacramentalcharismatic.substack.com/p/alan-scott-spiritual-abuse-and-the Read The Roys Report here: https://julieroys.com/exclusive-former-vineyard-staff-accuse-alan-scott-of-abuse-manipulation-lies/ ❇️ Recommended Reading & Resources Mentioned ❇️  Michael F. Bird's works: https://amzn.to/3Ou1brm Matthew D. Taylor: https://twitter.com/TaylorMatthewD ❇️ Recommended John Wimber Books ❇️ "Power Healing," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2HiA3YV). "Power Evangelism,' by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2TP6Nyd). "Power Points," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/31NwqSC). "Everyone Gets to Play," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2Z4PJdf). "The Way In is the Way On," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2ZdiTCg). ❇️ Recommended Books ABOUT John Wimber ❇️ "John Wimber: The Way it Was," by Carol Wimber (https://amzn.to/2HiUFQJ). "Never Trust a Leader Without a Limp: The Wit and Wisdom of John Wimber," by Glenn Schroder (https://amzn.to/3PtHvSM). "John Wimber: His Life and Ministry," by Connie Dawson (https://amzn.to/3FSpYAI). "Worshiping with the Anaheim Vineyard: The Emergence of Contemporary Worship," by Andy Park, Lester Ruth, & Cindy Rethmeier (https://amzn.to/31TDm0w). "Toronto in Perspective: Papers on the New Charismatic Wave of the 1990s," edited by David Hilborn (https://amzn.to/2L3nIsP). "John Wimber: His Influence & Legacy," edited by David Pytches (https://amzn.to/2ZfgbfC). || FOLLOW US || Website: https://sacramentalcharismatic.substack.com Luke IG: https://instagram.com/lukegeraty Luke Twitter: https://twitter.com/lukegeraty Wes IG: https://www.instagram.com/wesmac5 Wes Twitter: https://twitter.com/wesmac5 SUPPORT US BY SUBSCRIBING AND CONSIDERING BECOMING A PAID SUBSCRIBER! Purchasing books from the links provided gets us credit and helps support our work! Thanks!

On this episode of the Sacramental Charismatic, Wes and Luke talk with Dr. Thomas Lyons about the Asbury Outpouring. We discuss revival, renewal, and lots more! || FOLLOW US || Website: https://sacramentalcharismatic.com 

How should sacramental charismatics approach evangelism? On this episode of the Sacramental Charismatic, Wes McLachlan and Luke Geraty discussion the biblical theology and practical application on how we should approach Evangelism. || FOLLOW US || Website: https://sacramentalcharismatic.com

How should we approach the Bible? What does it mean to describe Scripture as infallible? What about hermeneutics? ❇️ Recommended Resources ❇️ "How to Read the Bible Well: What It Is, What It Isn't, and How To Love It," by Stephen Burnhope (https://amzn.to/3JgwALn) "The Hermeneutical Spiral: A Comprehensive Introduction to Biblical Interpretation," by Grant Osborne (https://amzn.to/3WCJ0QM) "Scripture as Real Presence: Sacramental Exegesis in the Early Church," by Hans Boersma (https://amzn.to/3wAQhG1) "Spirit Hermeneutics: Reading Scripture in Light of Pentecost," by Craig Keener (https://amzn.to/3XH2CnX)  "Five Views on Biblical Inerrancy," edited by J. Merrick & Stephen M. Garrett (https://amzn.to/4067BAq)   👇🏽👇🏽Leave comments or questions below👇🏽👇🏽   || FOLLOW US || Website: https://sacramentalcharismatic.com

After the global pandemic, people are still struggling with anxiety, grief, fear, worry, and a lot of other challenging issues. Pastors have resigned and churches have closed. So what does it look like to be a "sacramental charismatic" in a post-covid world?   Luke and Wes talk about dealing with trauma, resources to empower discipleship, and more!   👇🏽👇🏽Leave comments or questions below👇🏽👇🏽   || FOLLOW ME || Facebook: https://facebook.com/lukegeraty Twitter: https://twitter.com/lukegeraty Instagram: http://instagram.com/lukegeraty Podcast: https://sacramentalcharismatic.podbean.com Website: https://lukegeraty.com Support: https://www.patreon.com/lukegeraty 

On episode 29, Luke Geraty and Wesley McLachlan are joined by Dr. Steve Burnhope to discuss Alan & Kathryn Sarah Scott's leadership, the disassociation of the Anaheim Vineyard, and the complexities of the recent lawsuit that has been filed against them. Plus we talk a bit more about the theological implications, honor culture, and more. If you missed episode 28 where Luke & Wes discussed this more, go here: https://youtu.be/fOYBWmVgfRc  ❇️ Recommended Relevant Reading ❇️ "Lawsuit: Vineyard Anaheim Exit Was About Money, Not Holy Spirit" https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2022/november/vineyard-anaheim-wimber-scott-lawsuit-dwelling-place.html The website from the plaintiffs https://friendsofvineyard.com/ The actual lawsuit document https://friendsofvineyard.com/files/002%202022.11.10%20Complaint.pdf Alan & Kathryn Scott "family update" https://dwellingplaceanaheim.com/familyupdate  "Carol Wimber’s Letter to VA’s Board"  https://vineyardanaheim.wordpress.com/home/carol-wimbers-letter-to-vas-board/ "Vineyard USA Statement on Anaheim Vineyard"  https://vineyardusa.org/update-from-vusa-regarding-vineyard-anaheim/ "Leading Church Exits Vineyard"  https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2022/march/vineyard-anaheim-disassociate-alan-scott-john-wimber-church.html "Why Anaheim’s decision to leave the Vineyard is a betrayal of trust"  https://www.premierchristianity.com/opinion/why-anaheims-decision-to-leave-the-vineyard-is-a-betrayal-of-trust/12764.article "The Vineyard was built on friendship and shared values. Then a leading pastor split"  https://religionnews.com/2022/04/21/the-vineyard-was-built-on-friendship-and-shared-values-then-a-leading-pastor-in-anaheim-broke-faith/ "Vineyard Anaheim renamed the Dwelling Place after split: 'Not a departure from what has gone before'"  https://www.christianpost.com/news/vineyard-anaheim-renamed-the-dwelling-place-after-split.html "‘Extreme Betrayal’: Flagship Vineyard Church Announces Split from Vineyard USA"  https://julieroys.com/extreme-betrayal-flagship-vineyard-church-announces-split-from-vineyard/ "VINEYARD ANAHEIM STATEMENT"  http://www.dirtyglory.org/blog/2022/4/1/vineyard-anaheim-statement "Bob Fulton’s Letter to VA’s Board"  https://vineyardanaheim.wordpress.com/home/bob-fultons-letter-to-vas-board/ "Penny Fulton’s Letter to VA’s Board"  https://vineyardanaheim.wordpress.com/home/penny-fultons-letter-to-vas-board/ "The Theological One About the Anaheim Vineyard"  https://www.thomascreedy.co.uk/the-theological-one-about-the-anaheim-vineyard/ "Be Like Lance"  https://lukegeraty.com/2022/03/21/be-like-lance/ "On Associations, Networks, & Denominations…"  https://lukegeraty.com/2022/03/23/on-associations-networks-denominations/ Steve Burnhope's books 👇🏽 "Atonement and the New Perspective: The God of Israel, Covenant, and the Cross" https://amzn.to/3VcPBRE "How to Read the Bible Well: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and How To Love It (Again)" https://amzn.to/3tZPzAM "Telling the Old, Old Story: In a Postmodern World" https://amzn.to/3ETSX6K    👇🏽👇🏽Leave comments or questions below👇🏽👇🏽   || FOLLOW ME || Facebook: https://facebook.com/lukegeraty Twitter: https://twitter.com/lukegeraty Instagram: http://instagram.com/lukegeraty Podcast: https://sacramentalcharismatic.podbean.com Website: https://lukegeraty.com Support: https://www.patreon.com/lukegeraty