Leaving Pentecostalism: A Former Minister Explains Why He Walked Away

John speaks with Steve Eisenhauer, host of The Exodus Project and a former Pentecostal minister, about his upbringing in the UPC, his years in ministry, and the intellectual path that led him out of Pentecostalism. They examine divisions within Pentecostal circles, spiritual abuse, music-driven emotionalism, five-fold ministry culture, and the pressure to submit to unchecked religious authority. John and Steve also explore how weak theological training, personality-driven leadership, and anti-intellectual church culture can shape belief and silence questions. Along the way, Steve explains why deeper study of Hebrew, the Torah, and Jewish interpretation changed his views, while John reflects on how similar patterns appeared in Branhamism and the broader charismatic world. The Exodus Project: https://www.youtube.com/@Exodus_Project ______________________ Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962  Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K  ______________________ - Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham  - Visit the website: https://william-branham.org