Torn to Pieces: When Pentecostal “Pastors” Prey on the Vulnerable - EP89

Pentecostal pastors show zero discrimination when it comes to choosing which biblical texts to twist and distort. They have no issue heading straight into Amos 3, for the purposes of pulling out a sermon title like “Two Legs and A Piece Of An Ear”. And then mutilating its context to say that the faith of a struggling young person can be restored, even if all they have left is a piece of an ear. What in the world, you may ask? Yeah, well that happened at the Ocala Youth Conference 2025, when Nathaniel Urshan preached the Thursday night service. In this episode, Justin and Tiffany break down that service/sermon, in order to expose the harmful themes and manipulation tactics used by Nathaniel during his entire sermon.Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. - 2 Timothy 2:15 ESVLast Week: “Stay in Alignment — or Else!” | How Cult Churches Weaponize ‘Submission’ - E88Playlists:Examining PentecostalismThe Church BuildingHoliness StandardsThe “MOG” (Man of God)All About The MoneyPodcast Playlist⁠ - YoutubeShow Links:Growing Up in Fear: How Legalistic Church Systems Harm Young People - EP72Ryan Brister – “a lifeline”Nathaniel Urshan – “Two Legs & A Piece Of An Ear”Colton Carroll – “thank God for your watchman”Taylor Fish – “I’m unoffendable!”Resources:DivideTheWord.blogResponsible Faith - YouTubeSpiritualabuse.orgB.I.T.E. Model ⁠Website B.I.T.E. Model ⁠Free PDFBook: Toxic FaithBook: The Subtle Power of Spiritual AbuseBooks: Pagan Christianity? Exploring the Roots of Our Church PracticesBook: Christianity without the Cross: A History of Salvation in Oneness PentecostalismBook: Free: From Legalism to GraceConnect with us!📱Call or text (484) 424-7223graceescapepod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send us an email!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InstagramDISCLAIMER :This podcast is for educational and commentary purposes only. The views expressed in this podcast are based on personal opinions, theological analysis, and publicly available information. Our intent is to critique doctrines, teachings, and practices within fundamentalist church systems from a biblical perspective. We do not make accusations of illegal activity, nor do we intend to defame any individual or organization. Viewers are encouraged to research and form their own conclusions.Fair Use Notice: This video may contain copyrighted material used under the Fair Use Doctrine (17 U.S.C. § 107) for purposes such as criticism, commentary, education, and news reporting. All footage used falls within fair use guidelines and is presented with added context and analysis. If you are a rights holder and believe your material has been used unfairly, please contact us before taking any action.