The Broken and Redeemed Podcast
The Broken and Redeemed Podcast
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Have you ever wrestled with faith, struggled with doubt, or felt like no one talks about the hard parts of the Christian life? Join Eric, Jenny, and Jessica as we share relatable stories, biblical insights, and practical takeaways for Christians seeking authentic connection and deeper faith in a broken world. Matthew 11:28, “Come to me all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”We explore personal experiences, cultural pressures, and biblical truth to bring clarity and encouragement to everyday faith. Whether you’re wrestling with deep theological questions or just looking for relatable discussions on Christian living, this podcast is for you. Join us as we seek to grow in faith, challenge assumptions, and live out the gospel authentically.Welcome to Broken and Redeemed—real talk, real faith, real life.
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The podcast delves into themes of faith struggles, church culture, and personal development with episodes exploring topics like mental health challenges, the pressures of contemporary Christian living, and candid discussions on relationships in the context of spiritual journeys.
Have you ever wrestled with faith, struggled with doubt, or felt like no one talks about the hard parts of the Christian life? Join Eric, Jenny, and Jessica as we share relatable stories, biblical insights, and practical takeaways for Christians seeking authentic connection and deeper faith in a broken world. Matthew 11:28, “Come to me all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
We explore personal experiences, cultural pressures, and biblical truth to bring clarity and encouragement to everyday faith. Whether you’re wrestling with deep theological questions or just looking for relatable discussions on Christian living, this podcast is for you. Join us as we seek to grow in faith, challenge assumptions, and live out the gospel authentically.
Welcome to Broken and Redeemed—real talk, real faith, real life.
In this episode of The Broken and Redeemed Podcast, Eric, Jenny, and Jessica sit down with Andre and Aveline to discuss their journey through Pentecostal and charismatic churches and what Scripture taught them about the prosperity gospel, spiritual gifts, and sound doctrine. They unpack key theological differences, the importance of reading the Bible in context, and how discernment helped them navigate church teachings and rebuild a faith rooted in biblical truth. Through thoughtful conversation, they explore salvation by grace, suffering in the Christian life, and what it means to pursue spiritual maturity in today’s church culture.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- Differences between Pentecostal and charismatic churches
- What the prosperity gospel and word of faith movement teach — and why it’s problematic
- Importance of discerning spiritual gifts like tongues, prophecy, and healing biblically
- Why emotional worship can replace sound doctrine if we’re not careful
- How to rebuild faith after leaving a charismatic church
- What Scripture says about suffering, salvation by grace, and spiritual maturity
- Importance of testing spiritual experiences against God’s Word
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Logos: Pentecostal & Charismatic Bible Study: A Definitive Guide article
- Melissa Dougherty: The Controversial Origins of the Word of Faith Movement video
- Cessationist: A Critical Evaluation of this Documentary video
- John MacArthur, Strange Fire Conference video
- Costi Hinn: God, Greed and the Prosperity Gospel book
- Tim Challies website
- Justin Peters’ Series on Clouds without Water
- Cultish Podcast
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More About The Broken and Redeemed Podcast:
Through The Broken & Redeemed Podcast, we aim to uplift and inspire listeners through heartfelt discussions and practical advice. Eric is an audio & video editor, and Jenny is a podcast manager and audio editor. Jessica is a writer working on two books, hoping to one day publish full-time. Together, they have deep, honest conversations about faith, doubts, and navigating life’s struggles.
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The Broken and Redeemed Podcast © 2025 by Eric Ferguson, Jennifer Ferguson, Jessica Deveault is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
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