This episode might get Judah canceled! This is our episode about the question "can women be pastors?" The local megachurch we've been talking about seems to think so. But what about the Bible? As always feel free to email us if you disagree or want to comment on anything at badfruitpodcast@gmail.comBy Bad Fruit

Happy Reformation Day! In this episode Jonathan sits down with his own pastor to have a conversation about how Christians should think about politics and the upcoming election. Our hope is that it challenges you and encourages you.By Bad Fruit

We continue the conversation about the Legacy Dream Team and listen to a message from a wealthy businessman to the Legacy Dream Team.By Bad Fruit

In part one of our Legacy Dream Team deep dive we set the stage and explain what's going on. We talk about the Sin of Partiality in James 2 and ask the question: is a (sort of) secret Legacy Dream Team a form of this sin? If you were on the Dream Dream Team or maybe still on it and would like to share your story with us email us at badfruitpodcast@…

We will be back next week with a great conversation about something we've been looking into for a while now. You won't want to miss it. In the meantime if you want to support us by buying a shirt or sticker as Judah mentioned in the update episode today you can do so at: TeePublic. If you would like to become a monthly (or one time) sponsor of the …

This week I review part of a sermon David preached last year titled "The Response that Raises the Dead." In that sermon David gave a broad prophecy to all campuses and those online that all those who could not have a baby would be holding their baby by September of 2024. Did that prophecy come true? If you would like to get in touch with us about t…

This week we talk about Steven Lawson and a few other pastors who have had "moral failures" and we talk about why we shouldn't follow celebrity pastors. If you want to get in touch with us you can email us at badfruitpodcast@gmail.com or find us on Facebook. We also have merch now! So if you want a t-shirt, sticker or hoodie click this link HERE.…

Our conversation today is with Pete and Barry from the Trinity Foundation. They talk about financial abuse in the church, specifically looking at televangelists and megachurches. If you would like to get in touch with them you can email them at trinity@trinityfi.org And if you would like to learn more about them visit their website: https://trinity…

This is THE episode where Jonathan and Judah talk about the Stronger Men's Conference 2024 with Mark Driscoll! We talk about the infamous Wednesday night. And we give our reaction to both Craig and Cord's accounts of these events. We don't hold back. Buckle up!By Bad Fruit

Our first GOOD FRUIT episode! We spend the full time talking about the topic of "What is the Gospel?" I hope you will listen to this discussion and that you will be blessed by it. If you want to reach out to us please email us at badfruitpodcast@gmail.com or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/badfruitpodcast…

In this episode Jonathan talks with Cord about his time at THE megachurch. Cord shares his testimony about being healed and his thoughts on the men's conference and the week following it. Cord shares his side of the story about being banned from the church for asking questions from leadership. This is another great episode and hope you enjoy it.…

This week Jonathan shares his conversation with Craig, a former employee from the local megachurch who was fired for speaking up about his concerns. Craig shares his side of the story. We talk about a wide range of topics including the men's conference and the infamous Wednesday night prayer meeting. You can connect with us at https://www.facebook.…

This is our 10th episode! And it is a little bit longer than some of our other ones. This episode Judah talks about the friends of James River and how they have influenced John's policies, theology and even appearance. Many of these pastors have had moral failings, and while we keep it relatively tame, I did want to give a mild trigger warning sinc…

I recorded this on my phone after listening to Bill Johnson speak at James River Church August 21st 2024. I wanted to record a quick response. I’m sure we’ll get into all this more in-depth during future episodes.By Bad Fruit

This week Jonathan and Judah talk about last week's episode about tithing. We talk about the sabbath. And learning to rest in the finished work of Christ. We talk about Graeme Carle's book Eating Sacred Cows again (you can buy it here: https://emmausroad.org.nz/product/eating-sacred-cows-closer-look-tithing/). You can email us at BadFruitPodcast@gm…

In this episode Jonathan is joined by pastor and author Graeme Carle from New Zealand to discuss his book Eating Sacred Cows and ask the question; Should Christians Tithe to the Church? You can learn more about Graeme and his book at https://emmausroad.org.nz/ and if you have any questions or comments you can send those to us at BadFruitPodcast@gma…

This week we continue talking about ways Bad Fruit churches manipulate their congregations by twisting scripture. Also we talk about unicorns! We talk about tithing and mentioned this book, so if you are wanting to buy the book that just click the link https://emmausroad.org.nz/product/eating-sacred-cows-closer-look-tithing/ Also, you can find us a…

This week we talk about how churches manipulate people, specifically looking at manipulation through false healings and miracles. We bring some scripture into the conversation and poke fun at Judah's baldness. Also we learn that you can be healed in various percentages.By Bad Fruit

What happens when Bad Fruit in a church isn't confronted? There will be collateral damage to the congregation. This week we talk about the that. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/badfruitpodcast and you can email us at BadFruitPodcast@gmail.comBy Bad Fruit

The continuation of our two part interview with Kadie the founder of the Facebook group Finding Jesus After Leaving James River. If you haven't listened to part 1 yet, then you might want to do that now.By Bad Fruit

This week (and next week) we sit down with Kadie, the creator of the Facebook group Finding Jesus After Leaving James River. We talk about why she made the group, her experience with James River, and supernatural healings.By Bad Fruit

Jonathan and Judah talk about red flags in the megachurch.By Bad Fruit

Every podcast has that first episode where the hosts are awkward and introduce themselves and the purpose of their podcast. This is that episode. Bad Fruit is about exposing bad fruit in the modern church. The title comes from Matthew 7:15-20.By badfruitpodcast