Ep.1 | We Have a Serious Problem in the Church

In this episode, Stephen Powell addresses the growing crisis of clergy sexual abuse and institutional cover-up within parts of the charismatic church. In recent years, a wave of testimonies, investigations, and public exposures has revealed patterns that many believers are only now beginning to understand.Stephen explains how what some have called “exposure ministry”—though painful and disruptive—has become a necessary and biblically grounded means of bringing sin into the light, protecting victims, and restoring integrity within the church.While controversial to some, the exposure of hidden sin has often been the very means God uses to purify His church and protect His people.This episode is adapted from an article Stephen released this week on Substack.📩 Subscribe to receive Stephen’s written articles each week (free):https://stephenpowell907.substack.com/Stephen Powell Ministries is supported entirely by viewers and listeners who believe in this work.💲 DonateWebsite: https://www.stephenpowellministries.com/ PayPal: http://paypal.me/stephenpowell33Cash App: https://cash.app/$stephenpowell33Venmo: http://Venmo.com/stephenpowell33Zelle: stephenpowell907Mail checks to: Stephen Powell Ministries | PO Box 912 | Maricopa, AZ 85139Partnership helps support the ongoing teaching, writing, and production of this ministry.Become a partner here:https://www.stephenpowellministries.com/pages/become-a-partnerYou can also partner through:YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@stephenpowell33Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/stephenpowell907#CharismaticChurch#ChurchAccountability#ClergyAbuse#ChristianPodcast00:00 The Rise of Exposure Ministry07:56 The Role of Exposure Ministries17:37 High-Profile Cases of Abuse24:46 The Need for Reform in Leadership31:35 Systemic Abuse and the Church's Responsibility38:09 Understanding Exposure Ministry45:50 Biblical Foundations of Exposure Ministry53:32 Introduction to the Ministry and Partnership Opportunities