NAR, Bethel Redding and New Age Practices in the Church | with Holly Pivec

In this fourth episode of I USED to be a Psychic Podcast, I interview Author, Blogger and Speaker Holly Pivec about the dangers of the New Apostolic Reformation and her most recent book “Counterfeit Kingdom” coauthored by Doug Geivett.    NAR churches, like Bethel in Redding California, incorporate many New Age practices and beliefs into their theology, sprinkling just enough truth to give the illusion of biblical accuracy.  Holly and Doug’s book shines light on this deception, and helps to educate and equip Christian’s to be discerning when it comes to their beliefs; to base them on biblical truth rather than on experiences and new revelations given by the “Apostles & Prophets” that govern these churches.    As someone who was saved from the New Age, this topic hits close to home, thankfully my experience in the occult helped me to recognized these red flags within Bethel very early on in my walk with Christ. It was a blessing when I found out others had the same concerns and when reading Counterfeit Kingdom all of my convictions on the subject were confirmed.    This isn’t something we should turn a blind eye to as Christians! On top of NAR churches distorting The Gospel through unbiblical teachings, the Bethel Supernatural School of Ministry (BSSM) teaches very clear divination methods that look almost identical to the “Psychic Development” classes I taught in the New Age. To name a few, they practice necromancy(mediumship), grave soaking(believing they can absorb a deceased persons spiritual gifts from laying on their grave), and teach that one much receive a spiritual “activation” to receive the ability to prophesy.     The Bible is clear that any form of divination is against God, something we should be adhering to in the body of Christ. If you haven’t already, I highly encourage everyone to check out their book “Counterfeit Kingdom”, it’s available everywhere books are sold!    This is an episode you won’t want to miss!  ⠀  “𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘶𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧𝘧 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘴.”  2 Timothy 4:3-4 ESV   You can find Holly on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/hollypivec  and find her blog here http://www.hollypivec.com  The NAR recovery group mentioned is linked here https://www.facebook.com/groups/narrecoverygroupnd/  And lastly, if you need support, you can find me on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/iusedtobeapsychic

In this third episode of I USED to be a Psychic Podcast, I interview a dear sister in Christ Jessica Torres. Once heavily involved in new age occultism, she ran a 6 figure business as a "Sacred Sexuality Coach" and regularly practiced divine feminine goddess worship, manifestation, sex magic, and blood rituals just to name a few.  In this interview, we chat about how she became involved in the new age to begin with, the dangers of these practices, as well as some of the parallels of our stories. We can’t help but laugh at how blind we were to not see all of the red flags, and how freeing it is to finally be free from the deception.   She vulnerably shares her own personal struggles, as well as triumphs and the powerful renewal of spirit at work since giving her life to Christ.  Since being saved, she has dedicated her entire life to Him, and the fruit of her devotion and obedience is clear in her life. Through testimonies like hers, it’s impossible to argue we serve an almighty, supernatural, and faithful God, as Jessica continues to be transformed by the love and grace of Jesus Christ.    “Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonourable, he will be a vessel for honourable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work.” 2 Timothy 2:21    “For the word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. The Lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭33:4-5‬ ‭   ““Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. Or which one of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a serpent? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!”  ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7:7-11‬ ‭   Find Jessica on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/imjessicatorres  And if you need support, you can find me on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/iusedtobeapsychic

In this second episode of I USED to be a Psychic Podcast, I vulnerably share part two of my new age to Jesus testimony, diving into more details about how I became possessed to begin with, as well as how I was delivered from demonic possession, the Lord truly works all things for good!  It has been such an incredible 8 months since the Holy Spirit unveiled my eyes to the truth behind the new age deception I was caught up in, but spiritual warfare is VERY real and overcoming the enemy hasn't been an easy journey. Praise God for His spiritual Armour (Ephesians 6:10-12), and for the strength he has given me through my dedicated prayer life and time in the Word. All glory goes to our Heavenly Father, through the power of the Holy Spirit, and the loving Grace provided to us through Christ Jesus. The Lord has truly worked nothing short of a miracle on my life and my husbands as well, and I pray this testimony can help others who may be struggling to get free from the grasp of the enemy, and the deception filled world of the new age. If you are feeling lost, or you're noticing red flags pop up in your new age beliefs, all you have to do is turn to Jesus. “But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—”  -Ephesians‬ ‭2:4-5‬ ‭ESV‬‬ “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,”  -‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭2:8‬ ‭ESV “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”   -‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭5:17‬ ‭ESV‬‬ If you want to chat, you can find me on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/iusedtobeapsychic

In this first episode of I USED to be a Psychic Podcast, I begin sharing my own personal testimony of how I was a practicing Psychic and Energy healer for years. I give a bit of background into how I was initially sucked into the world of New Age beliefs and practices and how I was pulled out of it.   Through the grace of God, on April 5th 2022 He saved me from the deception I was caught in and through His Holy Spirit revealed to me the dark truth behind the New Age.   Whether you know someone caught up in this movement, or you're dabbling yourself and starting to question things, this podcast is for you.  Tune in for bi-weekly episodes as I work to share biblical truth, and shed God's light on the false light of the New Age.    Chat with me on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/iusedtobeapsychic