The Holly Pivec Podcast
The intersection of apologetics and discernment.
Learn to detect the cons, cults, and counterfeits and become a more careful thinker.
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Francis Chan’s Apology: Does It Go Far Enough? - Holly Pivec & Doug Geivett
On March 6, 2026, Francis Chan released a public apology titled "Tremble at His Words, Be Careful with Your Own." In it, he addresses his associations with leaders in the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR), including Mike Bickle and IHOPKC. But does this apology truly address the root of the problem...
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Why Getting the Text Right Is Vital to Expository Preaching - E.18 - Holly Pivec
How to know if a sermon is faithful to the biblical intent? In this episode, I sit down with my husband, Adam Pivec, to talk about something we care deeply about: expository preaching. We explore what it really is, why it's essential for the church today, and why so many sermons drift away from S...
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Hearing God’s Voice: What Scripture Actually Teaches - E.17 - Holly Pivec
Many Christians are told that if they’re not hearing God’s voice through inner impressions, dreams, or prophetic words, they’re missing out on intimacy with Him and knowing His will for their lives. But is that really what the Bible teaches?
In this episode, we turn away from popular teachings a...
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The Hidden Dangers of "Hearing God's Voice" - E.16 - The Holly Pivec Podcast
In this eye-opening episode, we expose the hidden dangers behind modern teachings that encourage believers to regularly hear God speak outside of Scripture—focusing especially on Pete Greig’s book How to Hear God.
You’ll learn how these teachings:
Enslave Christians to their feelings, dreams, a...
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Does the Church Bring Heaven to Earth? Alan Gomes, Part 4 - E.15 - Holly Pivec
Will heaven merge with earth, as many scholars claim? What are we to make of NAR leaders' claims that it is the task of the church to "bring heaven to earth"? Is Hillsong's song "What a Beautiful Name" biblical, and should churches sing it? In this conversation, Alan Gomes evaluates popular teach...
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Have people visited heaven and hell? Alan Gomes, Part 3 - E.14 - Holly Pivec
Are trips to heaven and hell and near-death experiences proof of an afterlife, or are they the products of fraud, psychology, or even demonic deception? In this episode, we unpack well-known claims, expose fabrications, and show why Scripture, not sensational stories, must be our foundation for u...
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Apostolic Covering to Corrupt Coverup - Holly Pivec & Doug Geivett
In Bethel Church's official response to recent allegations, leaders admitted only to being too "merciful""—but they denied engaging in a deliberate coverup. So, have Mike Winger and the others who've exposed a "cover-up culture" at Bethel been on the wrong track? Or has cover-up culture been ther...
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Common misconceptions about hell: Alan Gomes, Part 2 - E.13 - Holly Pivec
What really happens after unbelievers die? Are the flames of hell literal? Are alternative views of hell gaining popularity? In this conversation, we explore what Scripture actually says about hell and the common misconceptions Christians often hold.
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Common misconceptions about heaven: Alan Gomes, Part 1 - E.12 - Holly Pivec
Many Christians assume we’ll spend eternity floating in heaven — but what if Scripture paints a different picture? In this first-ever guest interview, Dr. Alan Gomes (author of 40 Questions About Heaven and Hell) unpacks common misconceptions about heaven, what the “eternal state” really is, and ...
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Is There a Genie in Your Bible? - E.11 - The Holly Pivec Podcast
Are Christians being told to obey fallible prophecies?
In this episode, I review Pete Greig’s How to Hear God and show how his teachings, while sounding biblical, subtly undermine Scripture’s authority. He claims the Bible is central, yet urges obedience to dreams and prophetic words that can be...
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Is There a Genie in Your Bible? - E.10 - The Holly Pivec Podcast
📖💭 In this episode, I unpack how popular methods of "hearing God" through Scripture can drift into dangerous territory when context is thrown out the window. When we treat the Bible like a magic mirror, we risk seeing only our own reflection—not God's words.
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The Holes in Pete Greig's Prophecy Filter - E.9 - The Holly Pivec Podcast
What if “learning” to prophesy is less about hearing God and more about making stuff up? This episode exposes how popular methods like the “ABC filter” blur the line between God’s voice and human guesswork — or worse, flirt with practices the Bible clearly warns against. Rather than relying on a ...
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Does God Speak to Us Like This? - E.8 - The Holly Pivec Podcast
A lot of Christians today believe God is speaking to them constantly—about everything from major life choices to what shirt to wear. But is that really what Scripture teaches?
In this episode, I take a closer look at Pete Greig’s book How to Hear God and examine three commonly misused Bible pass...
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Pete Greig on “How to Hear God” - E.7 - The Holly Pivec Podcast
Is God really whispering to you... Or are you hearing something else? 🌀 In this episode, we dig into a book that's shaping how thousands think about hearing God, while also shining a light on the hidden influences many Christians don't realize they're embracing. 📚 Whether you're curious, cautious...
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Can you "hear God's voice"? - E.6 - The Holly Pivec Podcast
When the “key to everything” becomes a catchphrase, it’s time to ask some hard questions. In this episode, we begin examining a popular but rarely scrutinized teaching: that God speaks to us regularly outside of Scripture—and that we need special methods to hear Him. But are we supposed to seek d...
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What Old Worship Songs Can Show Us About The New - E.5 - The Holly Pivec Podcast
Worship music isn't just about the latest release—it’s a window into how generations before us thought about God. When we only listen to modern worship, we risk becoming blind to our own biases. Sometimes, it takes an old hymn to reveal just how much our theology has been shaped by the trends of ...
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How to Spot NAR, Part 2 - E.4 - The Holly Pivec Podcast
From fire tunnels to "activation" exercises, I walked through some of the most recognizable signs of New Apostolic Reformation influence in churches today. I shared my firsthand experience at Bethel and unpacked NAR practices like impartation, SOZO, dream interpretation, and "strategic-level" spi...
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How to Spot NAR - E.3 - The Holly Pivec Podcast
Many Christians are unknowingly embracing dangerous teachings that distort the gospel. In this episode, I expose the deceptive tactics of self-proclaimed apostles and prophets, showing how their influence is creeping into churches today. I’ll help you recognize the red flags, understand what’s tr...
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Beware Catchprases - E.2 - The Holly Pivec Podcast
Catchphrases are everywhere—even in Christian circles. But are they always true? In this episode, we break down some popular Christian catchphrases and reveal how they can sometimes distort biblical truth. Don’t let clever words cloud your discernment!
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Discerning the Cons, Cults and Counterfeits - E.1 - The Holly Pivec Podcast
Unbiblical, harmful teachings and movements are on the rise, and spiritual discernment is at an all-time low. I started my new podcast to equip you to become more discerning so you can protect yourself and your loved ones from spiritual deception. In this first episode, I explain the two-pronged ...