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Counterfeit Spirituality and False Revival: Why Discernment Still Matters
Series: The Weekly Watch | Podcast: Contending for the Word
Host: Dave Jenkins
Show Summary
Not all spirituality is biblical. Not all revival language is gospel-centered. And not every “movement of God” is rooted in the Word of God. In this episode of The Weekly Watch, Dave Jenkins examines the rise of counterfeit spirituality, false revival rhetoric, and experience-driven teachings that subtly shift authority away from Scripture.
Rather than reacting with speculation or outrage, this episode calls believers back to biblical discernment, the sufficiency of Christ, and faithfulness to God as revealed in His Word. Discernment is not fear—it is stewardship, love for the truth, and protection for the church.
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Key Topics Covered
- Counterfeit spirituality dressed in Christian language
- False revival rhetoric replacing repentance and truth
- Emerging teachings that elevate experience over Scripture
- Why discernment is still loving and biblically necessary
- How to stay anchored in the sufficiency and authority of God’s Word
Key Scriptures
- 1 Thessalonians 5:21
- James 1:22
- John 14:15
- John 10:3
Episode Takeaways
- Spirituality that drifts from Scripture is not maturity—it is vulnerability.
- Biblical revival is marked by repentance, Word-centered preaching, and obedience flowing from faith.
- Experience is never the final authority—God’s Word is.
- Testing teaching is not judgmental; it is faithful stewardship before God.
Final Encouragement
We are not living in a unique age of deception. What is different today is the speed and scale at which false teaching spreads. But the solution has not changed: God has spoken. His Word is clear. Christ is sufficient. Stay anchored in Scripture, stay connected to the local church, and test everything by the Word of God.
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
