In this episode of The Strang Report, Stephen Strang sits down with longtime friend and former Charisma editor J. Lee Grady to discuss the recent Shawn Bolz scandal and Bethel Church’s public response.

They walk through:
Allegations of faked prophetic words and inappropriate sexual behavior involving Shawn Bolz
Why discernment (the discerning of spirits) is desperately needed in the charismatic movement today
How Bethel leaders, including Bill Johnson and Kris Vallotton, responded in repentance and what they admitted went wrong
Lessons from past prophetic scandals (Paul Cain, W.V. Grant and others) and how media like Charisma tried to confront abuse
Why gifts of the Spirit must always be matched with character, integrity, humility and holiness
How the church should care for and listen to victims and spiritual “whistleblowers”
If you care about the future of the prophetic movement, this honest conversation will help you think biblically about accountability, church leadership, and spiritual abuse—without throwing away genuine moves of the Holy Spirit.

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Timestamps (suggested): 0:00 Introduction – Why this conversation matters now
2:14 Historical scandals in the charismatic movement
5:57 Paul Cain, fake healings & prophetic fraud
8:31 What true discernment looks like
15:20 Mike Winger’s investigation & online exposure
19:09 Bethel’s response, apology & “unsanctified mercy”
22:46 Caring for victims & responding as the body of Christ
24:41 Gifts AND fruit – returning to holiness and integrity

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