51. Identifying False Prophets and False Teachers

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail False teachers have always been around, twisting God’s Word and leading people astray for their own benefit. Today, they can be found behind pulpits, on podcasts, in books, and across social media. In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we will discuss what the Bible says about false teachers, how to recognize their characteristics, and how to protect yourself from deception. This episode equips you to discern truth from error. Whether you’re new in the faith or have walked with Christ for years, you’ll learn how to hold leaders loosely, cling to Jesus tightly, and stand firm in the unchanging truth of God’s Word. Old Testament Stories and Passages about False Prophets: Jeremiah 23:9-32 - God's condemnation of false prophets and false prophecy Jeremiah 28 - The confrontation between Jeremiah and the false prophet Hananiah 1 Kings 22:1-40 and 2 Chronicles 18 - The story of Micaiah and 400 false prophets who told King Ahab what he wanted to hear Ezekiel 13 - God's judgment against false prophets and prophetesses Deuteronomy 13:1-5 - Warning against prophets who perform signs but lead people away from God _____________________________________________ Resources about False Teachers/Prophets: Ligonier Ministries: https://learn.ligonier.org/articles/recommended-resources-false-teaching John Piper: https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/how-do-we-discern-false-teachers Voddie Baucham: https://youtu.be/Pvj5JTlF9aU?si=j2Lwm0H-9MoS5Xjz For the Gospel: https://www.forthegospel.org/read/how-to-identify-false-teachers-if-you-dont-know-the-truth#:~:text=Now%2C%20you%20might%20not%20know,to%20know%20where%20to%20start. Grace to You: https://youtu.be/3HMLVFE5suA?si=tsK985gvMYdsz-_5 Alisa Childers: https://www.youtube.com/live/JEBC36OHHw0?si=9Dfs46YrpsvVJoWr Sean McDowell: https://www.youtube.com/live/jKr2C_VXvkU?si=swssHwDf6cuQcnHZ Support the show ______________________________ Learn more about becoming a Christian: How to Know Jesus: An Invitation into God's Story (Podcast Episode) How to Be Saved (Resources on my Website) ________________________________ Get Healey's Books: Changing Your Feelings - A Workbook for Anxiety and Worry The Red Ball, A Story of Friendship and Forgiveness The Companion Activity Book for The Red Ball The Worried Little Goat _______________________________ For free Mental Health Resources: Create an account on my website for unlimited resource access! *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. I approach scripture through the lens of a Christian licensed counselor, combining biblical insight with clinical understanding of emotional health. It does not constitute professional advice or is intended to diagnose/treat any disorders and does not constitute a client-therapist relationship. *Any links to specific resources or content (outside of my own) are not an endorsement of the entire websi...