Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A mother or father knows their children’s names. They care for them when they struggle. But what happens when someone calls an online leader “Mom” or “Dad” without that leader personally knowing or caring for them?
Why do they call Kathryn Krick “Mom”? And why do people in other churches call their leader their “spiritual father”?
Yes, there is a biblical way to understand spiritual parenting. But when thousands call Kathryn Krick their spiritual mother, what kind of relationship does that describe?
Kathryn Krick teaches that spiritual protection is connected to remaining “planted,” and that tithes and offerings should go to the ministry where someone is planted. We need to examine that connection carefully. Does it encourage healthy fellowship—or create dependence through fear of losing protection?
Can spiritual titles become exactly what Jesus warned against when He said, “Call no man your father on earth”?
Jesus confronted religious leaders who loved titles, honor, and positions that elevated them above others. Could His warning also apply today when spiritual titles are used to demand obedience, gain authority, and control people?
In this video, I examine Kathryn Krick’s public teaching about spiritual mothers and fathers, spiritual covering, submission, anointing, and being “firmly planted.”
This is bigger than Kathryn Krick. Similar ideas appear in many churches, so we need to examine what the Bible teaches—and how those teachings are lived out.
We look at Jesus’ warning about spiritual titles, Paul and Timothy’s relationship, Elijah and Elisha’s “double portion,” and the difference between caring leadership and unhealthy dependence.
Healthy leaders should help people grow, follow Jesus, and make disciples. How can we recognize when leadership begins to keep people dependent instead?
Please examine everything—including my own teaching—by Scripture.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction: This is bigger than Kathryn Krick
03:34 Jesus’ warning: “Call no man your father”
04:57 Spiritual parenting and personal relationship
07:25 Watching followers honor their “spiritual mother”
11:23 The Mother’s Day post
15:34 Kathryn Krick honoring her spiritual father
18:54 Moses, Joshua, Elijah, Elisha, Paul, and Timothy
21:58 What does a “double portion” mean?
25:25 Paul and Timothy: A personal relationship
28:43 Relationship or one-sided attachment?
30:18 Growing from spiritual infancy to maturity
37:19 My father-in-law: An example of spiritual care
38:48 Examining the “Firmly Planted” teaching
46:11 Does leaving mean losing protection?
48:35 Anointing and online spiritual covering
51:27 Where does spiritual power come from?
53:21 Submission, revelation, and correction
54:23 Teaching about tithes and offerings
55:35 Must everyone have a spiritual covering?
58:40 Jesus said, “Remain in Me”
1:00:20 Believers, the Holy Spirit, and anointing
1:02:21 Jesus equipped and sent out His disciples
1:03:00 Four generations of disciples
1:05:18 Four tests of healthy spiritual leadership
1:08:03 Leaders and teachings can be examined
1:08:40 One mediator between us and God
1:10:44 Spiritual parents: Giving and receiving
1:13:04 Final encouragement
SOURCE TEACHING AND RELATED VIDEOS
► Kathryn Krick — “Firmly Planted”
The source teaching examined in this video:
[Watch “Firmly Planted”](youtube.com/watch?v=zJd5LBgccMs)
► How to Create a Movement
Explore the teaching series, including Lesson 5 on spiritual levels and spiritual parenting:
[How to Create a Movement](torbensondergaard.com/together)
► THIS IS BIGGER THAN KATHRYN KRICK: THE “ANOINTING” DECEPTION
[Watch the first video](youtu.be/Eqvybqz8bhk)
► LIVE: The Anointing Deception—Let’s Talk with Torben Søndergaard
[Watch the related livestream](youtube.com/live/8CYC5g_S0XU)
What does healthy spiritual leadership look like to you? Share your thoughts and relevant Scriptures below. Please keep the discussion respectful and focused on the teaching.
Share this video with someone who would benefit, and subscribe for more teaching on following Jesus and making disciples.
#KathrynKrick #SpiritualCovering #Discipleship
A mother or father knows their children’s names. They care for them when they struggle. But what happens when someone calls an online leader “Mom” or “Dad” without that leader personally knowing or caring for them?
Why do they call Kathryn Krick “Mom”? And why do people in other churches call their leader their “spiritual father”?
Yes, there is a biblical way to understand spiritual parenting. But when thousands call Kathryn Krick their spiritual mother, what kind of relationship does that describe?
Kathryn Krick teaches that spiritual protection is connected to remaining “planted,” and that tithes and offerings should go to the ministry where someone is planted. We need to examine that connection carefully. Does it encourage healthy fellowship—or create dependence through fear of losing protection?
Can spiritual titles become exactly what Jesus warned against when He said, “Call no man your father on earth”?
Jesus confronted religious leaders who loved titles, honor, and positions that elevated them above others. Could His warning also apply today when spiritual titles are used to demand obedience, gain authority, and control people?
In this video, I examine Kathryn Krick’s public teaching about spiritual mothers and fathers, spiritual covering, submission, anointing, and being “firmly planted.”
This is bigger than Kathryn Krick. Similar ideas appear in many churches, so we need to examine what the Bible teaches—and how those teachings are lived out.
We look at Jesus’ warning about spiritual titles, Paul and Timothy’s relationship, Elijah and Elisha’s “double portion,” and the difference between caring leadership and unhealthy dependence.
Healthy leaders should help people grow, follow Jesus, and make disciples. How can we recognize when leadership begins to keep people dependent instead?
Please examine everything—including my own teaching—by Scripture.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction: This is bigger than Kathryn Krick
03:34 Jesus’ warning: “Call no man your father”
04:57 Spiritual parenting and personal relationship
07:25 Watching followers honor their “spiritual mother”
11:23 The Mother’s Day post
15:34 Kathryn Krick honoring her spiritual father
18:54 Moses, Joshua, Elijah, Elisha, Paul, and Timothy
21:58 What does a “double portion” mean?
25:25 Paul and Timothy: A personal relationship
28:43 Relationship or one-sided attachment?
30:18 Growing from spiritual infancy to maturity
37:19 My father-in-law: An example of spiritual care
38:48 Examining the “Firmly Planted” teaching
46:11 Does leaving mean losing protection?
48:35 Anointing and online spiritual covering
51:27 Where does spiritual power come from?
53:21 Submission, revelation, and correction
54:23 Teaching about tithes and offerings
55:35 Must everyone have a spiritual covering?
58:40 Jesus said, “Remain in Me”
1:00:20 Believers, the Holy Spirit, and anointing
1:02:21 Jesus equipped and sent out His disciples
1:03:00 Four generations of disciples
1:05:18 Four tests of healthy spiritual leadership
1:08:03 Leaders and teachings can be examined
1:08:40 One mediator between us and God
1:10:44 Spiritual parents: Giving and receiving
1:13:04 Final encouragement
SOURCE TEACHING AND RELATED VIDEOS
► Kathryn Krick — “Firmly Planted”
The source teaching examined in this video:
[Watch “Firmly Planted”](youtube.com/watch?v=zJd5LBgccMs)
► How to Create a Movement
Explore the teaching series, including Lesson 5 on spiritual levels and spiritual parenting:
[How to Create a Movement](torbensondergaard.com/together)
► THIS IS BIGGER THAN KATHRYN KRICK: THE “ANOINTING” DECEPTION
[Watch the first video](youtu.be/Eqvybqz8bhk)
► LIVE: The Anointing Deception—Let’s Talk with Torben Søndergaard
[Watch the related livestream](youtube.com/live/8CYC5g_S0XU)
What does healthy spiritual leadership look like to you? Share your thoughts and relevant Scriptures below. Please keep the discussion respectful and focused on the teaching.
Share this video with someone who would benefit, and subscribe for more teaching on following Jesus and making disciples.
#KathrynKrick #SpiritualCovering #Discipleship
