Nov 19
Combatting Korean Cult Mind Control
<p>In the final installment of our series on Korean cults, we expose the mind control tactics woven through groups like Shincheonji, the Olive Tree Movement, and the Unification Church. Building on the theological patterns we uncovered in episodes 1 and 2, we break down how these ... Show More
57m 48s
Nov 12
False Christs of Korea: The Unification Church & Olive Tree Legacy
<p>In this second episode of our series on Korean Cults, we trace the tangled roots of Korea’s modern messianic movements—shaped by Jeong Deuk-eun (“The Great Holy Mother”) and Kim Baek-moon—gave birth to a new religion that blended Confucianism, Taoism, and Christian language in ... Show More
1h 8m
Nov 5
History of the Korean Cults: The Shamanistic Roots of Korea
<p>In this episode of Cultish, we explore why Korea has become a center for a new wave of cult movements—and why the global church should pay attention. If Dr. Walter Martin were alive today, he’d likely be addressing the rise of groups like Shincheonji, the World Mission Society ... Show More
1h 1m
Dec 2021
WOF 313: Not Dumbing Down the Faith
<p><!-- wp:html --><!-- /wp:html --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>In a recent talk, Bishop Barron presented on the importance of not dumbing down the faith as we engage in religious education. Young people enjoy asking about and discussing the big questions, from God's existence, ... Show More
1h 2m
Aug 2023
WOF 400: Three Paths Beyond Scientism
<p>Today we share with you Bishop Barron's keynote talk from the 2023 Wonder Conference, hosted by Word on Fire.</p> <p>His keynote addressed scientism, the view that authentic truth claims can be made only in regard to those matters treatable through the scientific method, and o ... Show More
56m 40s
May 2023
WOF 386: Christianity, History, and the Modern Age w/ Tom Holland
<p>Friends, in February 2023, award-winning historian, author, and broadcaster Tom Holland and I discussed Western culture, the intellectual and moral aspects of Christianity, and the doctrine of original sin, among many other topics, at the Sharing the Church's Story Conference ... Show More
58m 48s
We continue our discussion on the Baha'i cult with our guest Steve Matthews as we dive into what the Baha'is believe, and then offer a critique and Christian response to this group that has millions of followers around the globe. Another recent interview on the Baha'is with our guest can be found here -
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/jwalker55293/episod ... Show More
<p>Today we share a sample from our new Word on Fire Institute course titled <a href= "https://wordonfire.institute/courses/faith-science-and-sin/"><strong> "Faith, Science, and Sin"</strong></a> taught by Dr. Christopher Baglow.</p> <p>Dr. Baglow considers the mysteries of the C ... Show More
