Ep.9 | When Shepherds Prey: The Truth About Abuse in the Church (w/ Dr. Ron Cantor)

Ep.17 | How She Deceives You

One of the most effective ways influencers gain power is by convincing their audience that they are the hero and everyone else is the enemy.In Episode 17, we continue our examination of the tactics commonly used by influencers within the Woke Right movement.Topics covered include:✅ The Hero Narrative✅ Creating an Enemy✅ Fear and Bullying✅ Strategic Ambiguity✅ Burden Shifting✅ Gish Galloping✅ Repetition in Place of Evidence✅ The "God Told Me" CardThe purpose of this series is not political tribalism. The purpose is biblical discernment.Scripture warns repeatedly about deception, false narratives, manipulation, and the dangers of following personalities rather than truth. Christians must learn to recognize these tactics regardless of who uses them.Whether the influencer is on the left or the right, truth remains truth.If this episode encourages or equips you, please like, subscribe, and share it with others.📩 Subscribe to Stephen’s Substack to get weekly teaching sent straight to your inbox for free!https://stephenpowell907.substack.com/🎧 Check out Stephen’s Podcast:🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Ep1hLKznCyVQgDFtXpfqI?si=0ea953aa0871443e 🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stephen-powell-podcast/id1887423492 🎧 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpwroeyfRvludhJvEkzkAZxKUdx73sAj5 🎧 Substack: https://stephenpowell907.substack.com/podcast 💰Support the MinistryStephen Powell Ministries is supported entirely by viewers and listeners who believe in this work.💲 Donate- Text "Give" to: (916) 398-4629 - Website: https://www.stephenpowellministries.com/pages/donate-now - PayPal: http://paypal.me/stephenpowell33- Cash App: https://cash.app/$stephenpowell33- Venmo: http://Venmo.com/stephenpowell33- Zelle: stephenpowell907- Mail checks to: Stephen Powell Ministries | PO Box 912 | Maricopa, AZ 85139🚀 Become a Monthly PartnerPartnership helps support the ongoing teaching, writing, and production of this ministry.🚀 Become a partner through our Website: https://www.stephenpowellministries.com/pages/partner-with-us 🚀 Become a partner through Youtube | Become a Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJUKChRYv48j9MHgxInqopw/join 🚀 Become a partner through Substack | Become a Paid Subscriber:https://stephenpowell907.substack.com/subscribe 📖 CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction02:18 Lies and Deception05:50 Re-writing History09:58 Bullying and Fear Tactics13:32 Shifting the Burden of Proof14:39 The Hero Narrative; Creating an Enemy19:40 Repetition in Place of Evidence25:49 Shifting the Burden of Proof29:41 Motive Substitution30:47 Poisoning the Well35:44 "God Told Me" Tactic43:54 Conclusion#candaceowens #stephenpowellministries #christianpodcast

Ep.16 | How the Woke Right Manipulates Its Audience

In Episode 16 of Examining Candace Owens, Stephen moves beyond specific controversies and begins exposing some of the tactics commonly used by influencers within the growing woke right movement. From "just asking questions" and information overload to moving goalposts, secret revelations, emotional manipulation, and strategic ambiguity, this episode examines how influence can be used to persuade, manipulate, and mislead audiences. Jesus warned that deception would be one of the defining characteristics of the last days. As Christians, we must learn not only to evaluate what people say, but also how they communicate and influence others. 🚀 Become a Monthly PartnerPartnership helps support the ongoing teaching, writing, and production of this ministry. 🚀Become a partner through our Website: https://www.stephenpowellministries.com/pages/partner-with-us 🚀Become a partner through Youtube | Become a Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJUKChRYv48j9MHgxInqopw/join 🚀Become a partner through Substack | Become a Paid Subscriber:https://stephenpowell907.substack.com/subscribe 📖 CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 02:02 Understanding the Woke Right 04:57 Examining Tactics of the Woke Right 07:39 The "I'm Just Asking Questions" Tactic 12:27 Stringing People, Information Overload 14:46 Moving the Goalposts 18:03 Novel and Secret Revelations 21:46 Emotional Manipulation 26:40 Refusing to Agree on Terms 30:08 Conclusion #CandaceOwens #WokeRight #ChristianDiscernment #TuckerCarlson #BiblicalWorldview #ChristianPodcast #StephenPowell

Ep.15 | Candace Owens and the Seduction of Conspiracy Thinking

In this episode, I examine what I believe is one of the most dangerous trends in modern media and online culture: the conspiracy mindset. Using Candace Owens as a case study, I explore how conspiracy thinking can shape the way people interpret events, institutions, public figures, and even reality itself. While genuine conspiracies do exist, Scripture calls believers to be people of truth, evidence, wisdom, and discernment—not suspicion, speculation, and reckless accusations. Together we'll examine documented examples from Owens' public statements, discuss the difference between legitimate investigation and conspiratorial thinking, and consider the spiritual, psychological, and cultural consequences that follow when everything becomes a conspiracy. This episode is not primarily about politics. It is about truth. It is about discernment. And it is about the Christian responsibility to test every claim carefully before embracing it. 🚀Become a partner through our Website: https://www.stephenpowellministries.com/pages/partner-with-us 🚀Become a partner through Youtube | Become a Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJUKChRYv48j9MHgxInqopw/join 🚀Become a partner through Substack | Become a Paid Subscriber:https://stephenpowell907.substack.com/subscribe 📖 CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:13 Examining Conspiratorial Thinking 03:13 Candace Owens' Claims and Allegations 09:22 The Impact of Candace's Statements 14:21 Charlie Kirk's Legacy and Misrepresentation 20:06 Understanding Anti-Semitism 24:50 Candace Owens and Anti-Semitic Rhetoric 31:52 Conclusion and Call to Discernment #CandaceOwens #CharlieKirk #ChristianDiscernment #ConspiracyTheories

Ep.14 | Did Candace Owens Go Too Far With Erika Kirk?

Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Candace Owens launched a series of public accusations against Charlie's widow, Erika Kirk, Turning Point USA, and individuals connected to Charlie's legacy. In Episode 14, Stephen Powell begins a new investigative series examining Candace Owens' public conduct through a biblical lens. He explores allegations Owens has made concerning Erika Kirk, TPUSA, Charlie Kirk's death, and respected Christian leaders such as Frank Turek, while discussing what Scripture teaches about truth, slander, false witness, discernment, and the treatment of widows. This is not a political episode. It is a biblical discussion about truth, character, influence, and the responsibility Christians have to test the fruit of influential voices. Topics include: • Candace Owens' allegations against Erika Kirk and TPUSA • Claims surrounding Charlie Kirk's assassination • The IRS findings regarding TPUSA finances • Frank Turek and accusations against Charlie's associates • Biblical warnings against false witness and reckless accusations • Discernment vs. conspiracy thinking • Why Christians must evaluate public figures by biblical standards Scriptures Referenced: John 14:6, Ephesians 5:11, Deuteronomy 19:15, 2 Corinthians 13:1, 1 Timothy 3:7 📩 Subscribe to Stephen’s Substack to get weekly teaching sent straight to your inbox for free! https://stephenpowell907.substack.com/ [https://stephenpowell907.substack.com/] 🚀 Become a partner through our Website: https://www.stephenpowellministries.com/pages/partner-with-us [https://www.stephenpowellministries.com/pages/partner-with-us] 🚀 Become a partner through Youtube | Become a Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJUKChRYv48j9MHgxInqopw/join [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJUKChRYv48j9MHgxInqopw/join] 🚀 Become a partner through Substack | Become a Paid Subscriber:https://stephenpowell907.substack.com/subscribe [https://stephenpowell907.substack.com/subscribe]  📖 CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Candace Owens' Influence 01:56 Concerns About Candace Owens' Rhetoric 06:27 Personal Reflections and Conversations 09:29 Goals of the Series 11:05 Candace Owens' Attacks on Erica Kirk 23:01 The Spiritual and Biblical Evaluation 24:07 Conclusion and Future Topics

Ep.13 | Why the Church Still Needs the Holy Spirit | Stephen Powell & Wanda Alger

In this powerful and honest conversation, Stephen Powell sits down with Wanda Alger to discuss the current shaking happening in the Charismatic Church, the prophetic movement, and the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit in the Church today. Together they discuss: - The difference between true and false prophetic ministry - Character, integrity, and spiritual gifts - The recent wave of exposure in the Church - Angelic encounters and supernatural experiences- Discernment, deception, and spiritual mixture - Restoration, accountability, and church leadership - The future of revival and the next move of God This is a deep conversation about truth, discernment, holiness, and preserving the genuine move of the Holy Spirit in a time of great confusion and exposure. If this episode encouraged you, make sure to subscribe, like, and share. 👉 Visit Wanda's website to find out more about her ministry:https://wandaalger.me/ 📩 Subscribe to Stephen’s Substack to get weekly teaching sent straight to your inbox for free!https://stephenpowell907.substack.com/ 🚀Become a partner through our Website: https://www.stephenpowellministries.com/pages/become-a-partner 🚀Become a partner through Youtube | Become a Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJUKChRYv48j9MHgxInqopw/join 🚀Become a partner through Substack | Become a Paid Subscriber:https://stephenpowell907.substack.com/subscribe 📖 CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 02:24 Wanda's Journey into Prophetic Ministry 06:29 The Role of Worship in Prophetic Gifts 09:08 Angel Encounters and Spiritual Gifts 11:23 The Nature of the Holy Spirit's Work 15:21 Identifying False Prophets vs. Struggling Ministers 20:08 The Spectrum of Prophetic Integrity 22:38 Navigating the Supernatural Realm 26:36 The Balance of Personal Experience and Doctrine 27:53 The Challenge of Distorted Messages 31:13 The Need for Collaboration in Ministry 32:57 Preserving the Move of the Spirit 37:25 Faith in the Face of Disillusionment 40:40 Understanding Seasons of God 47:36 Weighing the Messenger and the Message 56:31 Navigating Ministry and Personal Struggles 59:12 Restoration Philosophy in the Charismatic Church 01:01:34 The Dynamics of Exposure and Accountability 01:01:35 The Case of Nancy Knopp and Jeremiah Johnson 01:10:29 Church Governance and Accountability 01:16:29 Stewarding the Next Wave of Outpouring 01:25:28 Introduction to the Ministry's Mission 01:27:06 The Importance of Partnership in Ministry