In this episode Dewey and Dave dive into the church's doctrinal statement, focusing on its non-charismatic orientation. Building on their previous discussion of eternal security for believers, they explore what it means to approach faith and worship with a guarded posture affirming belief in the supernatural, including God's intervention, healing, and spiritual warfare, while emphasizing orderly, Bible-centered services that point solely to Jesus.

Drawing from personal stories, including missionary experiences in India and heartfelt anecdotes about relationships and "words from God," they unpack the dangers of excesses in charismatic practices like speaking in tongues or prophecy, which can lead to confusion, power imbalances, or modern forms of Gnosticism. Using Scripture from 1 Corinthians 14, 1 John, Matthew 23, and more, they stress discernment through testing spirits, avoiding mediators other than Christ, and steering clear of distortions that add to, substitute, or disproportionate the Gospel.

Whether charismatic or cessationist, listeners are invited to reflect on keeping Jesus at the center, fostering humility, community accountability, and transformative encounters with God's Word. Join Dewey and Dave for a thoughtful conversation on balancing supernatural faith with biblical authority in a broken world.