Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Mike Winger has shared a shocking new update about Bill Johnson's Bethel Church in Redding, California, raising fresh questions about whether the church has followed through on the sweeping reforms it promised after months of public controversy. In this video, we examine Mike Winger's recent X post, revisit Bill Johnson's public apology, and discuss new claims from an inside source alleging that Bethel is laying off dozens of employees, requiring strict non-disparagement agreements, and sidelining those who have advocated for meaningful change. We also explore the ongoing controversy surrounding The Passion Translation, Brian Simmons, and reports that Bethel continues to support the translation despite mounting criticism. If these allegations are accurate, they suggest that Bethel's promises of repentance and cultural reform may have been more about damage control than lasting biblical change.
As someone who has spent my entire life in the Charismatic Church, this discussion comes from a place of genuine concern and love for the movement—not a desire to attack it. I believe the Church desperately needs a return to biblical truth, accountability, and a healthy balance of Word and Spirit. We'll also discuss why many believe Mike Winger has become an important voice calling for reform, why these issues matter far beyond one local church, and what Christians should learn from the ongoing controversies surrounding Bethel Church, Shawn Bolz, Bob Hartley, the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR), prophetic ministry, prosperity theology, and modern charismatic practices. Join the conversation as we examine the evidence, compare it with Scripture, and ask whether genuine repentance and lasting reformation are still possible.
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Helped Plant a church with a few people which is now one of the fastest growing church in America
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Several Years as a Youth & College
Pastor Deacon At New Life Fellowship
Worked witt Emotional Healthy Discipleship 5.5 years
Led living waters and cross current which is a program for the sexual broken and the LBGTQ community
A ministry leader in Inner Healing and Deliverance for 8 years
Help lead street ministry team in NYC
Helped Plant House Church Network in NYC
A US and International Chaplain
Currently starting an online church and house of prayer in NYC and Asia
😎Torn Curtain is a Word & Spirit, Christian ministry whose aim is to bring reformation and renewal to the church. Torn Curtain promises to bring you the best and latest Christian content. We follow dozens of ministries and are going to bring you the best content as we come across it. I am going to go after the tough and controversial subjects. Many might interpret this is being divisive but my heart is to see the church of Christ be everything it can be!
Mike Winger has shared a shocking new update about Bill Johnson's Bethel Church in Redding, California, raising fresh questions about whether the church has followed through on the sweeping reforms it promised after months of public controversy. In this video, we examine Mike Winger's recent X post, revisit Bill Johnson's public apology, and discuss new claims from an inside source alleging that Bethel is laying off dozens of employees, requiring strict non-disparagement agreements, and sidelining those who have advocated for meaningful change. We also explore the ongoing controversy surrounding The Passion Translation, Brian Simmons, and reports that Bethel continues to support the translation despite mounting criticism. If these allegations are accurate, they suggest that Bethel's promises of repentance and cultural reform may have been more about damage control than lasting biblical change.
As someone who has spent my entire life in the Charismatic Church, this discussion comes from a place of genuine concern and love for the movement—not a desire to attack it. I believe the Church desperately needs a return to biblical truth, accountability, and a healthy balance of Word and Spirit. We'll also discuss why many believe Mike Winger has become an important voice calling for reform, why these issues matter far beyond one local church, and what Christians should learn from the ongoing controversies surrounding Bethel Church, Shawn Bolz, Bob Hartley, the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR), prophetic ministry, prosperity theology, and modern charismatic practices. Join the conversation as we examine the evidence, compare it with Scripture, and ask whether genuine repentance and lasting reformation are still possible.
#mikewinger #bethel #christianpodcast
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😎BUY GOLD AND SILVER w/ GENESIS GOLD -Add Gold & Silver TAX FREE to Your 401K or IRA Today -Protect Your Wealth and Retirement Savings
😎GET FREE GOLD INVESTING GUIDE: torncurtaingold.com
😎Want to Learn More about Investing in Gold? My You Tube on Gold & Silver: youtube.com/@InvestInGoldandSilver
📧Join My Newsletter Email List: eepurl.com/hGeh4L
☑️LET'S CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA
❤️Linktree: https://linktr.ee/torncurtain.org
☑️YOUTUBE CHANNELS:
☑️Youtube (Main): youtube.com/@TornCurtainIJoshuaSimone
☑️Youtube (Short Clips): youtube.com/@TornCurtain-ShortClips
☑️Youtube (Evangelism): youtube.com/@Theninetyninechurch
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☑️Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1HearJldS4YdX1wZcXOb8H
📧Contact for Channel: josh@torncurtain.org
😎About Josh:
🏫Education:
BS Degree from NYU in Counseling
MA Degree Theology Equivalent from Bethel University (Not Bethel Redding) and ORU University
Studied Inner Healing and Deliverance at School of Ministry
Graduate of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Mini MBA Program
😎Personal Experiences
My earliest memories as a child are seeing the gifts of the spirit in operation
As a child my parents took us to a small storefront African American church which eventually became the largest church in NYC Christian Cultural Center Led By Pastor AR Bernard
My Youth Group called Youth Explosion went from 5 kids to being one the the most recognized youth ministries in the country
Helped Plant a church with a few people which is now one of the fastest growing church in America
⛪Ministry Experience
Several Years as a Youth & College
Pastor Deacon At New Life Fellowship
Worked witt Emotional Healthy Discipleship 5.5 years
Led living waters and cross current which is a program for the sexual broken and the LBGTQ community
A ministry leader in Inner Healing and Deliverance for 8 years
Help lead street ministry team in NYC
Helped Plant House Church Network in NYC
A US and International Chaplain
Currently starting an online church and house of prayer in NYC and Asia
😎Torn Curtain is a Word & Spirit, Christian ministry whose aim is to bring reformation and renewal to the church. Torn Curtain promises to bring you the best and latest Christian content. We follow dozens of ministries and are going to bring you the best content as we come across it. I am going to go after the tough and controversial subjects. Many might interpret this is being divisive but my heart is to see the church of Christ be everything it can be!
