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The Case Against Finney

Mike interviews Jerry Johnson with NiceneCouncil.com and The Apologetics Group about their new film Beware of False Prophets, The Case Against Charles G. Finney.
Also, in segment 1, Mike shares personal thoughts on the Schlueter-Rosebrough issue.

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Right is right…the Schlueter-Rosebrough issue

I have started to write my thoughts on this subject several times only to erase it because I wasn’t satisfied with the wording or the tone. I plan on recording a special podcast on the issue in the next day or so but wanted to take a brief opportunity now to speak up on behalf of a sister in Christ as she has been bombarded with attacks, insults and half-truths.

Many of you may know about the disagreements, battles if you will, between two fellow believers, Ingrid Schlueter and Chris Rosebrough.  If you aren’t familiar with what I’m referring to there is plenty of materials to review on their websites and broadcasts.

Although we have never met in person, I have appreciated them and their ministries for quite a while and they have both had roles to play in my work as well.

But the events of the last 30 days for me have been upsetting and unsettling. I want to go on record as saying that again while I appreciate the ministry and work of Chris, I have to say that I support Ingrid Schlueter and her positions on the issues involved. Many of the comments attributed to her have been misleading, misquoted or manipulated, and she has been the victim of unwarranted, and in some cases, vicious rumors and conjecture. 

Remarks made by Chris such as “prepared to be boarded” and the inappropriate use of slang and metaphor have been unnecessary at the least and at the worse offensive and crude. He should apologize to Ingrid and her husband for these words, if he hasn’t already.

If you were to ask Ingrid, I am sure she would admit that she expects some level of negative response to a lot of what she says and does. Having served in a somewhat highly public ministry myself, I can relate to it as well as I have faced everything from shunning by family members to death threats. I am also pretty sure if asked if she would do, say or write some things differently, she would humbly admit that she should have.

But aside from the obvious that we are all imperfect and make mistakes, Ingrid’s commitment to biblical truth and righteousness; to the cause of our Lord is undeniable and her courage and faithfulness to be on the front line in the battle is to be commended and appreciated. It takes a lot to be willing to accept the stresses and pressures that accompany taking a firm stand on issues, especially these days and the commitment by Ingrid and her family to stay in the fight is inspiring.

Many of us Christian men, me included, were too slow to respond to this matter; some said little at all. I personally emailed Chris and called on him to step to the front and put an end to this. This can’t go on. I do so again today through this writing.

To those of us who sat on our hands and did little or nothing, I think we have cause to feel as if we have let both parties down and we should commit now to stand firm, no matter what the cost.

But right is right, and in spite of secondary issues, we cannot and must not waiver in our mandate to earnestly contend for the faith that was once delivered unto the saints. Like it or not, Ingrid is on target and on point.

There is need for repentance, forgiveness and reflection in all of this.

Let it start with me.

Rick Warren on How to Get to Heaven

Best of MCP!

From the original broadcast in February, 2008, Mike welcomes Chris Rosebrough from ExtremeTheology.com and ALittleLeaven.com to discuss a recent interview by Sean Hannity with Rick Warren and the PDL pastor’s explanation on what it takes to get to heaven. Also, a 1031SermonJam by Mark Driscoll.

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Warren, the weird and the wild…

God have mercy on the American church.


Mike comments on the Ric Warren message at DGNC; the suicide of an Ohio teen after being bullied by fellow students and the weird and the strange in American “churchianity”, such as “doggie praise”, clips of a Hannah Montana song as worship and a clip of a video from a faithful church in Texas devoting all to the Lord.

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A little leaven….

Certainly I know it wouldn’t be the Christ-like thing to do, but after watching the videos at ALittleLeaven.com, I want to take somebody out back and “whup the tar out of em”.

You MUST go to this great site, which is the creation of Chris Rosebrough, a faithful brother in the Lord, and read, view and listen to the posts. Make ALittleLeaven.com one of your favorites and check it often.

In a sort of hopin you understand way, I hope what you experience there makes you mad, in the right way to take and maintain a stand for the true Gospel.

Some of the posts recently include:

  • Miraculous Teeth Whitening-a guy who claims that God miraculously made a woman teeth white during a service, which included the aroma of toothpaste in the air.
  • Thug Life Lifegroups-a hip-hop cop-out rapping pastor, I guess trying to persuade you to attend his “church”.
  • Helter Skelter Sermon Opener-a “church” in Michigan introducing a sermon series by employing a dude in a lobster suit reciting verses from the Beatles tune Come Together. It’s freaky at the least. Reminds me of a local pastor in my area who used the same concept but dressed as Superman and flew around the church.
  • Youth pastor ‘krunkin’- I dont know what krunkin is, but it must involve gyrating on the platform.
  • Young again for God-Heretical pastor Steve Munsey, one of the TBN groupies, asking his parishioners to ‘dress young’ with skinny jeans and graphic t-shirts. Just the site of the guy in his get-up makes you want to scream.
  • And last, but not least- Probably the weirdest, so far, a guy with his face made up like a dog, singing praises to God, including the unforgettable verse, “Glory, Howl-le-lu-ya”!

Extreme Theology and PDL

“but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,” 1 Peter 3:15

Chris Rosebrough author of the blog site ExtremeTheology.com, shares his reflections on his meeting with Rick Warren at a recent Purpose Driven Conference in Lake Forest California. Mike and Chris discuss his theological opinion of Warren and PDL, especially nowthat he has met the man personally; also what has been the reaction to his articles; and what should be the tone and posture of believers when it comes to contending for the faith.

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