Apostasy Authority and Sonship - Ep. 880 - April 2, 2026

Apostasy rarely starts with a loud denial of truth. It starts small, through unbelief, pride, rebellion, and a slow rejection of Authority. In this episode of The Smith and Rowland Show, the conversation moves straight into Jude and tackles how Apostasy grows in the church, in ministry, and in the heart. Alan Smith, Jeff Rowland, and guest Joel Goddard talk through Jude's warning signs, including murmuring, complaining, false grace, defiling the flesh, and resisting God-given Authority. They also unpack how Sonship shapes the way we respond to correction, covering, and obedience. This is a serious and honest discussion about spiritual drift, prophetic influence, leadership, and what it means to stay in the place God assigned. Along the way, they cover: how grace gets twisted into permission to sin, why leaving your place of Authority brings real danger, how pride can corrupt gifting, why Sonship and submission are tied together, and how Jude speaks with striking clarity to the church right now. There's humor at the start, but the heart of this episode is weighty. If you've wrestled with rebellion, church leadership, spiritual pride, or the fear of slowly drifting from truth, this conversation will give you a lot to think about. Watch, listen, and examine your own walk through the lens of Jude. #Apostasy #Authority #Sonship #BookOfJude #ChristianPodcast