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EPISODE · Oct 31, 2025 · 13 MIN

EPS 230 - Spiritual Covering SCAM; Occult Impartations & Rituals Disguised as Christian Principles

from The Vertical Relationship Show: Relationship Goals, Healing Trauma, Biblical Counseling, Dating Advice & Christian Marriage · host Melia Diana- Christian Counselor. Biblical Therapist. Relationship & Dating Coach for HSP’s. Best-Selling Author. Inner Healing Facilitator. Spiritual Warfare Specialist. Prophetic Ministry Founder

Did you know that the concept of spiritual covering originated from the "Shepherding Movement" in the 1970s? Many prideful leaders are pounding ungodly doctrine down the throats of many wounded Christians ... manipulating and trying to gain control over souls, which is a form of witchcraft. This pattern is still being witnessed in various churches and on social media as a worldly recognition; often involving occult impartations and the glorification of self! A spiritual covering is NOT required for accountability. Let's be clear: You're covering and ultimate authority belongs to God, NOT man! Be wary of leaders who twist Scripture and prioritize submission to themselves over God. There are dangers of occult traditions and rituals that glorify self and place humans as divine authority, my friends! Spiritual coverings are a SCAM: You're covering comes from our Creator, not His creation! Chapters: *   00:00:00 Welcome Melia & The Vertical Relationship Show *   00:00:20 Vertical Relationship with Jesus is Vital *   00:00:50 Ungodly Spiritual Coverings Exposed *   00:01:25 Ungodly Pride & Stealing God's Glory *   00:02:00 Accountability to God, Not Man *   00:02:40 The Roots of Spiritual Covering *   00:03:30 Occultic Impartations and False Authority *   00:04:15 The Shepherding Movement's Downfall *   00:05:00 Leaders' Mistakes and the Need for Humility *   00:05:45 The Deception of Spiritual Coverings *   00:06:30 The Holy Spirit as Our Guide *   00:07:00 Submission to God vs. Man *   00:07:45 Ministry Without Covering *   00:08:30 Fivefold Ministry: Co-laboring, 1 Body under 1 Christ *   00:09:15 God's Direct Order and Avoiding Control *   00:10:00 God Raises His Chosen Leaders, Not Systems *   00:10:45 God's Pick for our Calling, Appoint, Anointing & Commissioning *   00:11:30 Biblical Examples of God's Final Authority  *   00:12:15 Understanding Scripture in Context *   00:13:00 Leaders' Accountability and Responsibility *   00:13:45 Serving God, Not Titles of Man *   00:14:30 The Importance of Discernment & Testing the Spirit *   00:15:15 Walking Alone & Relying on God *   00:16:00 Seeking Truth Through Repentance *   00:16:30 Spreading the Love of Jesus *   00:17:00 Support God's Mission *   00:17:30 Love & Blessings Blessings xo- Melia's Courses -> https://meliadiana.com/vertical-relationship-academy Melia's Services -> https://meliadiana.com/our-services Melia's Books ->https://meliadiana.com/books Melia's Prophetic Mentorship-> https://meliadiana.com/vertical-ambassador-mentorship  

Did you know that the concept of spiritual covering originated from the "Shepherding Movement" in the 1970s? Many prideful leaders are pounding ungodly doctrine down the throats of many wounded Christians ... manipulating and trying to gain control over souls, which is a form of witchcraft. This pattern is still being witnessed in various churches and on social media as a worldly recognition; often involving occult impartations and the glorification of self! A spiritual covering is NOT required for accountability. Let's be clear: You're covering and ultimate authority belongs to God, NOT man! Be wary of leaders who twist Scripture and prioritize submission to themselves over God. There are dangers of occult traditions and rituals that glorify self and place humans as divine authority, my friends! Spiritual coverings are a SCAM: You're covering comes from our Creator, not His creation! Chapters: *   00:00:00 Welcome Melia & The Vertical Relationship Show*   00:00:20 Vertical Relationship with Jesus is Vital*   00:00:50 Ungodly Spiritual Coverings Exposed*   00:01:25 Ungodly Pride & Stealing God's Glory*   00:02:00 Accountability to God, Not Man*   00:02:40 The Roots of Spiritual Covering*   00:03:30 Occultic Impartations and False Authority*   00:04:15 The Shepherding Movement's Downfall*   00:05:00 Leaders' Mistakes and the Need for Humility*   00:05:45 The Deception of Spiritual Coverings*   00:06:30 The Holy Spirit as Our Guide*   00:07:00 Submission to God vs. Man*   00:07:45 Ministry Without Covering*   00:08:30 Fivefold Ministry: Co-laboring, 1 Body under 1 Christ*   00:09:15 God's Direct Order and Avoiding Control*   00:10:00 God Raises His Chosen Leaders, Not Systems*   00:10:45 God's Pick for our Calling, Appoint, Anointing & Commissioning*   00:11:30 Biblical Examples of God's Final Authority *   00:12:15 Understanding Scripture in Context*   00:13:00 Leaders' Accountability and Responsibility*   00:13:45 Serving God, Not Titles of Man*   00:14:30 The Importance of Discernment & Testing the Spirit*   00:15:15 Walking Alone & Relying on God*   00:16:00 Seeking Truth Through Repentance*   00:16:30 Spreading the Love of Jesus*   00:17:00 Support God's Mission*   00:17:30 Love & Blessings Blessings xo- Melia's Courses -> https://meliadiana.com/vertical-relationship-academy Melia's Services -> https://meliadiana.com/our-services Melia's Books ->https://meliadiana.com/books Melia's Prophetic Mentorship-> https://meliadiana.com/vertical-ambassador-mentorship

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