Coming Out of the Charismatic Closet (Sort Of)
Yep. You read that right. I’m coming out—spiritually. Don’t worry, I’m not joining a cult or moving to a remote mountain to interpret clouds for divine messages (although that does sound kind of peaceful). I’m simply stepping out and speaking up about something that’s been stirring in my heart for years.
Now, I get it. Some folks may not agree with what I’m about to say—and that’s okay. Disagreement isn’t a spiritual felony. But I can’t stay silent any longer about a movement that, while well-intentioned, has left a trail of wounded believers in its wake. People who’ve been hurt, confused, and sometimes downright abandoned due to misguided theology and a lack of solid biblical teaching on faith, healing, tongues, and prophecy.
For the past four years, I’ve been in what I like to call “Holy Spirit Seminary”—not an actual school, but a deep dive into Scripture where I stopped accepting popular opinions and started asking real questions. What does the Bible actually say? Spoiler alert: a lot more than the highlight reel you get on Sunday morning.
The more I studied, the more I realized: the movement I’ve been a part of my whole life has some serious explaining to do. Somewhere along the way, it traded the sovereignty of God and His amazing grace for a theology that sometimes feels more like a cosmic vending machine—press the right button (with enough faith), and you get your miracle. If not? Well… maybe your faith just isn’t strong enough. Oof.
I’ve watched this mindset lead to emotional burnout and spiritual whiplash. We’ve prioritized goosebumps over the Gospel, signs over Scripture, and hype over holiness. Don’t get me wrong—I believe in healing. I believe in tongues. I believe in prophecy. The Bible is full of it (literally). But when you elevate spiritual gifts above the Giver, you’re walking on thin theological ice.
And can we talk about the pressure? The “if you don’t speak in tongues, are you even saved?” pressure? That’s not just inaccurate—it’s spiritual gaslighting. Salvation is a gift of grace through faith, not a reward for unlocking some supernatural superpower.
I’ve seen too many people—good, God-seeking people—feel like second-class Christians because their walk didn’t come with all the bells and whistles. That’s not the Gospel. That’s a gimmick.
So what now?
Now, I’m speaking up. Not because I’m angry or bitter—but because I care. I care about the Church. I care about the Word. I care about the people who’ve walked away from both because they were sold a bill of goods wrapped in religious glitter.
My heart is for the real Jesus. The one who welcomes doubters, touches lepers, flips tables and washes feet. I want to help build a Church that reflects Him—a place of grace, truth, love, and yes, even a little laughter.
I’ll be unpacking more of this in upcoming blogs and maybe even a podcast (if I can figure out how to not sound like I’m recording in a tin can). So stay tuned.
Here’s the Call to Action:
If you’ve ever felt disillusioned, hurt, or just plain confused about what you were taught—you’re not alone. And you’re not crazy. Let’s dig into Scripture together. Let’s rediscover the beauty of the Gospel. Let’s ask the hard questions and seek real answers.
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➡️ Let’s build a community of believers who love Jesus, love truth, and aren’t afraid to laugh a little along the way.
This is just the beginning. And I’m glad you’re here.
