Ex-Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz EXPOSES Affair in TENSE Podcast

Ex-Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz EXPOSES Affair in TENSE Podcast
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Almost a decade into his career, San Diego-based rapper Ruslan is Christian hip hop’s jack of all trades. When he isn’t writing and producing original music, he develops compelling content on KZbin, mentors up-and-coming artists, and runs his own podcast at Bless God Studios.

[@RuslanKD]

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[@mezmurplace9296]

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[@mezmurplace9296]

Why is the shipping so expensive though? it's almost equal to the price of the item.

[@Defender_of_Faith]

Do you realize. For a lot of Christians these KZbin channels, including your own. You guys become pastors to them or at least something akin to one. The Church of You Tube is strong. Especially with Christians who say they don't need a church. They have faith and they have a Bible. Yet they end up treating Christian KZbinrs and channels as pastors and churches

[@mezmurplace9296]

@@Defender_of_Faith I listen to Ruslan a lot because he has substance and helps me grow in my faith, that doesn't mean that he is my pastor. I think that's the case for most people. Ruslan always talks about the importance of Church and he himself serves at a Church. Those who just listen to him and not go to Church are wrong. There are so many things I learn from this channel that the Church doesn't teach.

[@RuslanKD]

Well said. I’m not a pastor.

[@stephenbailey9969]

The problem is a church audience that wants pastors as entertainers, someone to tickle their emotions and egos, rather than to shepherd them directly and hold them accountable. It's church as consumption rather than community. Do not forsake the gathering of yourselves together. (Not on a tv screen.)

[@beccabenton7985]

100%

[@sasukee514]

No the problem is a church leader that only tries to entertain and tell people what they want to hear instead of preaching the LORD’S complete word and leading them to Christ.

[@stephenbailey9969]

@@sasukee514 Yes. That, too. But once the attendees have come into Christ, the mission for them is to live one day at a time giving honor to him and serving others. That takes careful and wise shepherding, which is why Paul's letters are full of practical counsel, especially to pastors and elders. It requires a close local church community and accountability with each other. For the evil one is out there trying to pick off the lambs. The Lord's grace and peace be with you this day.

[@87Lohan]

@@stephenbailey9969and at the root of this is all must be pursuing a personal relationship with God and seeking His face. This is where everything falls short. The reliance on certain parts of the community to do all the pursuing.

[@soybeandud4732]

Also people want “spirit filled” churches, though many prove to be hollow. Just because people aren’t praying in tongues left & right, falling in the aisles, hooping and hollering doesn’t mean the Holy Spirit isn’t in the building.

[@davidspalding1195]

The fact that Jesus is not in his vocabulary is telling

[@YoYo16_19]

Great point

[@loriclark2060]

I noticed that also.

[@tracyh.6979]

And a lack of repentance…

[@BPlusMusicChannel]

👎

[@chariniguaran8454]

He is not preaching!! He is speaking about how they are healing and this is only the first episode! Why we can not just be more kind and empathetic

[@Rob559.]

God forgives and restores all to those who have truly repented. Keep them in prayer because he/she is our brother/sister in Christ.

[@matthunter7888]

So should he have a pastorship again and lead a flock? Thats quite a different thing.

[@ZayingIt]

@@matthunter7888 I don’t think that is what the comment insinuated.

[@Anthony-pq4vr]

@@matthunter7888 He doesn't have a flock and he isn't pastoring anyone, nor from what I understand does he intend to.

[@CalledUntoHoliness]

@@matthunter7888 He shouldn't because of the scandal. The Bible says a Bishop should be blameless and have a good reputation with those without -1 Timothy 3:2-5.

[@dwaynethomas4622]

@@CalledUntoHolinesshe isn’t trying to be a bishop. And again, we need to talk about proud arrogant Christian’s who don’t understand any of the verses they just throw out

[@DLBMOS]

When people apologise by saying "I'm sorry for "WHAT HAPPENED" instead of "I'm sorry for "WHAT I DID"; there's sin and deflection...

[@lesisbest11]

Exactly. You know their sorrow is sincere when they detail what they have done.

[@commonman711]

Carl owned his failures. I was never a fan of his, but to me it's clear he's repentant.

[@incarnationstudios4335]

You should own your own counseling business.

[@commonman711]

@@incarnationstudios4335 That's big leap from one YT comment!!!

[@martypoulson353]

He did say it was his fault and no one else was responsible for it

[@VeritaNurse]

Never trust a guy wearing gold chains. I've said that almost my whole life. Superficial car salesman mentality every time.

[@footballfootball6693]

Hey…I love Mr. T!

[@MarimMarimm-ih2ri]

Your ryt .I'll never go to a church with a pastor who has tattoo,torn jeans n all😭

[@brooklynebony]

you're calling him superficial but you're judging him for his appearance. make it make sense.

[@lolalopez7657]

I said it from day 1. He is too into himself and proof of that is this rock star appearance he has. I wrote a comment, when he did an interview on the breakfast club and was criticized. I said give it time and this guy's true colors will be revealed. Sure enough.....

[@chrisbaldry4233]

Yeah or wearing tinted glasses indoors

[@boghead1]

This all still feels like Hollywood, high production, deception to me and I wish it didn’t.

[@angeldotel5786]

i can see why you think that but i don't think you should. i think this is as genuine as both laura and carl can be publically-speaking. as for it being high production, the reason it is.... well Col. 3:23. the camera's crispy and the pod looks like a movie cuz the Lord deserves excellence. what he did was horrible, no doubt and most mega church pastors are all fluff but i challenge you to have a little more grace !

[@Bornclutch62]

It’s because he healed at transformation church where nobody gets true transformation

[@abtheevoc]

If he is lying, then yes. He shared about his rehab process. He took responsibility for failures. You may not have needed this, but to the many christians he led, this is vital. I dont see how this full blown confessions is a negative thing

[@angeldotel5786]

@@Bornclutch62 hmmmm., no. he healed by going to rehab.

[@Cmoni1111]

I think that's just good old fashioned intuition

[@UKMARCO7]

The Lord Jesus will exposed all false churches and leaders to get them to repentance. No time to mess about.

[@YouAreCreated]

Notice how he says "I made mistakes." I don't like it when Christians call sin "mistakes". Mistakes are what happens on math and grammar problems. No, you sir willfully "sinned".

[@freedomfisher2496]

I was thinking exactly the same! When you have sinned, you should say "I have sinned" and NOT "I made a mistake" because mistakes are by accident and sin is on purpose

[@savchuktaras]

@@freedomfisher2496sinning by definition means not meeting the mark/standard

[@Sara-fv8hg]

exactly! do you love God more than your sinful desires? He say's flee from sin.

[@Yj-Fj]

Did Jesus die for our math and geography mistakes?

[@TheSeeking2know]

There are no "mistakes" in the Scripture, only choices when it comes to moral situations. 😅

[@michelpellerin101]

Could be wrong here, but for me true repentance in this case would mean abandoning the idea of being a public figure once and for all and just live for God as a regular citizen. No more podcast, no more public ministry. Just take care of your family and forget about the spot light. No one is that necessary for the body of Christ.

[@WholeHeartily]

I think it’s his personality

[@pboxtm8012]

He said in the second episode that he will never be a pastor again and he will focus on his family and podcasting about his healing process

[@wtf1231122]

You're right, but in this area if Christianity, it's very vain. Listen to what ruslan said about ministries: You're tall, You're good looking, you can speak; go start a church

[@etafebofotolaakemba2446]

Let see how rolls out and then we can say if it's by God or not.

[@yacubblackman193]

While that might seem like the right thing even in my personal view God does not work like that. If God wants to use this avenue for him to reach others then so be it. God leads our lives not us ourselves even when we do wrong. If this is a God move it will stand, if it’s not it will not stand.

[@justindtackett]

Appreciate Carl publicly taking responsibility for his actions and decisions. I hope and pray that other men can change direction in their own life, drag their sin into the light with care for their family and find what Jesus offers to them before they make the same mistakes Carl did. Praying for his wife and kids.

[@Camille_Anderson]

Considering it's all out there, he could not possibly have denied it. He is still chasing fame and fortune. If he cared about God, he could humbly devote his life to him, but still wants the limelight.

[@JaneLaPlace]

​@@Camille_Anderson It was public. The apology needs to be public. Are you suggesting he should hide? He can help others by bringing this to the light. Secrets keep us sick.

[@jasonstrange1490]

Mistakes? Sin

[@martaaltheide5146]

If the pastor doesn’t live like Jesus, count me out. I have come that you have life and life abundant, means eternal life. Not riches and selfish ambition. Seek first his kingdom and he will give you all the desires of your heart. IF you truly do, Jesus IS all you desire.

[@aiadeleon8989]

THIS

[@JacobKraemer414]

The amount of grace his wife gives him is encouraging!

[@namiebimba8542]

She’s a champion for sure to stick it out!

[@tatimiracy]

Not at all, it's too much influence and Monday at stake for her. No other explanation to continue the marriage after being publicly exposed, humiliated .

[@twill5973]

@@tatimiracythat is a fair question to raise…especially since they are trying to rebuild or restore his brand

[@JaneLaPlace]

​@@tatimiracy You don't know that. It is an assumption. She kept her marriage vows and loves her family. How about considering that?

[@Kharrison1966]

I don't think the solution for Carl was "finding a platform" that' wasn't beyond his capacity. Carl was a youth pastor, and he did all the same things. He had the "capacity" to be a youth pastor. For Carl, the issue was character. The systemic issue you address is that churches prioritize a person's gift above their character, and we can't know their character because they don't have a genuine track record that shows you who they are. Churches have gotten exactly what they asked for, much like Israel who wanted a king to be like all the other nations (1 Samuel 8:5).

[@mightymouse1005]

God is exposing the wheat from the tares

[@adamyoung7950]

Im sorry Ruslan but all I keep hearing from Carl is the same old same old. Me me me I I I. Everything is about him. Never changes.

[@barrykinzer6382]

I’m glad he’s doing well, but WHY is he still trying to dress sexy?!? Stop! Flimsy low cut undershirt and a tight leather jacket. STOP. That is always a red flag for me with pastors.

[@lohi172]

Agreed.

[@mandykeen5183]

I completely agree. If you're a representative of Christ I think you have to think about how you are dressing. I'm glad he's coming clean but I don't know how I feel about him leading people again.

[@fullcasitafullheart9476]

In his mind it’s sexy.🤢

[@barrykinzer6382]

A pastor friend of mine and I always (darkly) joke that when we see pastors posting shirtless pics of themselves, it’s a countdown to a moral failure. Just stop! Put on a hoodie or a dress shirt or just a normal t-shirt. Why are you trying to look like that for this video?

[@jp95able]

almost like there was something about the way Catholic priests would wear....

[@robertdelisle7309]

Certain people crave the spotlight. They can’t just live a quiet and ordinarily life. This guy disqualified himself from ever holding a spiritual office or position where he teaches or speaks with authority to the church of God. The podcast is about him. Godliness with contentment is great gain and you have neither.

[@joshuashepard583]

If people would stop worshipping other humans as GREAT and SPECIAL MEN, then they won’t have to rage against them when they act like the rest of us. STOP LOOKING FOR HUMAN KINGS. Exactly like Israel…

[@EBM1966]

PREACH THAT!!!!!

[@freedomfisher2496]

I totally agree!

[@Yj-Fj]

Human nature is still the same since Adam and Eve

[@d.rowley5023]

There’s a slice of wisdom in of denominational churches putting clergy in robes and rotating them regularly.

[@LovedByYou]

Yes, everyone is a sinner. The Bible says we’ve all fallen short.

[@djraydo2011]

The man didn’t touch a microphone for years and after everything happened he submitted himself inside of multiple ministries. I applaud everything about this road he is on

[@bobchevallier8456]

They did print interviews and I did see a few very small interviews

[@djraydo2011]

@@bobchevallier8456 yeah I just mean he was one of the biggest pastors in America he could easily started another church he could have easily gone to another church and immediately started preaching or just being on stage but he’s been doing the work …that would take humility 👍🏽

[@tabithajohn8254]

❤️❤️

[@theodessalopezshow]

Call it what it is… still pride…

[@jovannabradshaw8056]

NOT MISTAKES. Not confused about who you are. NOT 'What happened to my marriage' but what I DID!! SAVED, disciple of Jesus or in rebellion against God and deceiving ppl!

[@Andsol9930]

My same thoughts… my sin- my nasty flesh, my own self drove me here… he did not say such things. So political- so sneaky.

[@leesam1951]

Humble isnt a word one could use to describe him

[@c.e.j.eshorts6064]

He glorified counseling he talked about dissapointing His family the church members but no mention of being upset about dissapointing God

[@arabesquejacob8176]

Exactly!

[@franroxburgh6055]

You could start by abolishing the unbiblical term and office of "lead pastor." Churches should be led by a group of elders. Christ is the Head of the Church. Pastor, teacher and evangelist are separate gifts.

[@iameddieruiz]

Interesting. Would you rather they be called ‘overseers’? These churches are elder-led but practically have a lead pastor to oversee the mission of the local church. Saying things like “unbiblical” and then not backing it up with scripture is foolish. How do you reconcile 1 Timothy 3:1 (ESV): “The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task.” It doesn’t say office of overseers. And how do you also reconcile the simple Biblical fact that Paul addressed the singular pastors of their respective churches in the epistles?

[@caribanna1865]

@@iameddieruizsecond your comment! I don’t understand how anyone can come to OP conclusion biblically. Overseer is just a lead pastor or bishop

[@3SonsRC]

Just semantics bro, head pastor, office of pastor, it's all different names for Overseer. I have no problem with that personally, bigger fish to fry

[@Fern_Thaddeus]

This must be “Church of Christ” denomination, though they say they aren’t a denomination, but thee church…

[@iameddieruiz]

@@3SonsRC my point exactly! This isn’t a gospel issue at all. Let’s worry about how bad biblical literacy in America is as a start and how many people need to hear the gospel first.

[@Adamant9]

Good on him. Praying for our brothers and sisters in Christ!!!! Pray they heal, and their kids grow up with a mum and dad and they all serve the lord together by being a family

[@tagladyify]

I hope Carl is truly making changes in his life, for the Lord, for his wife and family, for himself. His mannerisms, his dress, what he is going after are saying something else, though. It’s definitely a process, but seeking another public platform of influence is the opposite of “live a quiet life and work with your hands.” The opposite of what a person with these issues should be doing. As you experienced in the comment section, he already has KZbin groupies defending him. His wife seems like a sincere christian, no offense, but she didn’t know what he was up to the first time. I don’t think we can look to her for an unbiased view of him. So proceed with caution with people like this. Certainly pray for them and hold no ill will, but time will tell if he is actually being real or just manipulating more fixes for his need for power and control. That happens a lot.

[@jameschege6089]

" If you go wrong morally, you'll go wrong doctrinally, and if you go wrong doctrinally, you'll go wrong morally " Win Worley Its all about Jesus. He came, died, arose from the dead and is coming back again. Everything should always come back to that! May you increase as I decrease.

[@user-fi7yh3qz4k]

Praying for Carl Lintz restoration. Thank you Lord for your mercy and grace

[@matthewashman1406]

I hope he doesn't. He is disqualified to be a pastor. Yes as an evangelist , private and podcast etc. But never in church leadership.

[@pboxtm8012]

He said on the second episode that he won’t be a pastor anymore and focus on his family, healing and podcasting

[@amyqb117]

@@pboxtm8012 it better stay that way. Sometimes it’s easy to say things but then when people forget, you can be tempted to go back on your word.

[@pboxtm8012]

@@amyqb117 I mean it seems like a genuine decision after 4 years out of the spotlight and with intense rehab programs and therapy sessions and finding a new job.

[@alfonsoobando3616]

@@amyqb117Or what? What’s with the threat?

[@tagladyify]

Lots of people setting up what I would consider a church on KZbin. Still a place of leadership and influence even if it isn’t in person.

[@mrmeek1331]

I have a question, he said he hide his sins well yet walked around half naked with his juke inches from hanging out than wouldn't that be the people around you were blind and not his ability to hide his sin when he was basically advertising it?

[@ingridbergman-vz7go]

Well said mrmeek, I made a comment on that as well. It showed what was on his mind.

[@BDavid42311]

Hector from B-side indeed do an incredible job with production. Dark setting talking about a dark season in the Lentz family, while lighting up The Lion of Judah in the background. I wonder and my guess is that it won’t be dark permanently, signifying a coming out of darkness into light. Looking forward to seeing how it all turns out. Beholding God’s sovereign GRACE in a fallen world with fallen people, ALWAYS leaves me AMAZED! No one like our God. Thank you Jesus. 😌😌😌

[@steveothewisest]

Why don't we look to THE BIBLE to see what a pastor/elder should be?

[@Kami-bP705]

I need to watch that podcast. I’m so glad that they are talking about it as a couple in gods grace because God uses all things for his glory and our testimony, and may this encourage others to realize that we can still turn back to Jesus.

[@truthorconsequences5470]

But he's no longer qualified to be a pastor, according to the Word.

[@JesusLovesYou12z]

⁠@@truthorconsequences5470okay? Lol it’s a podcast he’s not saying he’s a pastor.

[@J-T46]

@@JesusLovesYou12zNo. Not okay. If the word says that someone who has fallen in this way should not be a pastor, then that is God’s word. It shouldn’t be dismissed. That’s the problem with “the Church”. Dismissing God’s word and making concessions that suit people who we idolize, is exactly how we have become a group who condones all kind of depraved behavior today. It doesn’t matter whether or not this guy is physically in the pulpit. He is on a public platform with thousands of followers speaking about the things of God. It’s the same thing. He’s still leading/ trying to lead the flock! I’m not saying that Mr. Lentz can’t be redeemed. God can do anything. But where’s the humility? Where’s the holy brokenness? Where is the genuine contrition and sorrow that should keep Carl Lentz away from the drug of popularity and attention-seeking from the public? I’m sorry, but when you are a pastor who has gotten caught in the scandals that Lentz has, you must FULLY step down!

[@Gutslinger]

Nobody needs to watch it. Everybody needs to study more, and not prop people up as icons. All of that mess wouldn't have occurred if people actually did what they need to do.

[@jeannienickel7]

Key words are “cost us a lot”. Always follow the money!

[@mele1617]

This is something we can learn from ...there is so much wisdom in this God can work things out for the good of those who love Him....Thank you Jesus for this family and your restoration that is evident in their life...this was very brave to do this

[@GarrettFemister]

If it hadn’t become public, would he be talking about it?

[@katemaguire646]

I use to work for a "mini Hillsong" type church in Long Island 10 ys ago - the Pastor was young along with the entire staff - they were being worshiped like rock stars - it was my first church experience so I didn't have anything to compare it to but I knew something was off with the culture- fast forward, the executive / worship pastor quit abruptly and shortly thereafter the Pastor fired me (Director of Finance, Operations and Administration) and literally said it was because he could "never live up to my expectations "! Basically he was tired of being questioned on how money was being spent - since then I believe every founding member has left, the Pastors wife left him, the replacement worship leader was fired for sleeping around, etc.... so so sad to watch - I relate very much to this church culture conversation 😢

[@JFeb439]

Stop using that image for the thumbnail a bit inappropriate especially from channel that mission is different from the rest of KZbin.

[@anthonyacosta9120]

Yeah seriously

[@austynstephens9263]

They want them views

[@buisnessclass9520]

If that was a woman I would agree but that's just a man.

[@dahliaherrod4301]

​@@buisnessclass9520well as a woman I can tell you we are just as tempted and it is inappropriate for us as well

[@buisnessclass9520]

@@dahliaherrod4301 I have to ask. Men have been shirtless on the beach, at manual labor etc since recorded history. Are you saying we men must wear tops at the beach, pool etc?

[@majorphenom1]

Thanks for sharing 🙏🏿 Prayers out for Lentz family and those affected by the scandal 🕊️ His grace and mercy be upon you all and your loved ones 🕊️🥛🍯

[@judibon8207]

@Ruslan, I hope you'll consider altering the thumbnail. It could cause some to stumble 🙏🏽

[@aprilm3453]

It reminds me of when a grown man exposed himself to me when I was in 1st grade 🤮. The pic is too much.

[@Djk2578]

Seriously

[@1giveslife]

My concern is that the same temptations are still there and always will be. If fame increased the access, then he needs to stay out of positions that keep him exposed on a larger scale to others. This seems like rebranding to me and using his past experiences as a twist in his personal drama for entertainment. He's also used to a lifestyle and needs to use his brand to get that back. Go get a management job at Costco and do layman's ministry or small group leadership at your local church without pay like millions of genuine Christians with a heart to serve. Write a book and/or do guest spots on other platforms to help others but don't keep manipulating people for your attention and financial gain. I think the video room setting along with his look and fashion are still catering to his narcissistic image. Many guys like him in ministry take the moral risks knowing that if they get caught will say sorry, take some time off, and rebrand. Forgive, but re-platform?

[@1giveslife]

Him living the lie was probably frustrating but was also an adrenaline rush. Torture? I'm sure he had guilt but liked the dopamine too

[@tamimoncrief2264]

,💯 agree. This feels like re-branding. I wonder if he can be content if he's not in the spotlight.

[@brendoz]

Homie needs JESUS

[@adamwilson44881]

The “I” and “me” counter is off the charts. I don’t think he mentioned Jesus once. This guy is untrustworthy to his own family. He should never be in a leadership or influential role again.

[@D_free8]

The leadership point is right on. I’ve seen this in multiple churches and the vetting process is exactly what you said. Charismatic, good looking, and can teach. Don’t forget the person is popular on social media and has a lot of people following them. The problem that I’ve seen is there are people that come to leadership positions in the church and they aren’t properly vetted but it’s about, “do they have a big following” and not about can they get people to follow Jesus. You’ve been a Christian for two weeks but you meet all that criteria of superficial acceptance, “step on board and lead these people to Christ”. I think that that’s a problem in a lot of churches in the US today.

[@JesusLovesYou12z]

What church have you ever been apart off that’s factored in someone’s social media following into letting them be a pastor… that doesn’t happen. I think you made that up

[@D_free8]

@@JesusLovesYou12z no need to argue. I’m sure you have seen things that I haven’t seen as well. Im not saying that this is the only criteria that would give them a leadership position, but how can you agree with the other three and say the forth is impossible?

[@austin_penn]

@@JesusLovesYou12z plenty of churches hire based on following and acceptance by the congregation and social media followings are false signals of competence. get out of your echo chamber.

[@everonlyallforthee]

@@JesusLovesYou12z It happens; I've seen it. And it ended in disaster, sadly.

[@namiebimba8542]

Good observation, and hence why Paul addressed that in the New Testament new converts or young converts should not be put into leadership!

[@NMemone]

Ruslan, whoever chose that "root" pic of Lentz for the thumbnail is a 😈! When I get home tonight I'm gonna have to re-listen to your old "Joe Rogan's Problem with Celebrity Pastors" video, his take on that ish was hysterical 😂

[@merrygreco3122]

I heard Joe Rogan’s voice in my head as soon as I saw the thumbnail 😂

[@steventurner1628]

Every time carl is in any social media I immediately go to the Rogan dick root clip. Engrained in my mind forever I swear 🤣💀

[@johnbozard138]

So glad to see them doing this. Loved listening to some of Carl's messages and his book. If his wife, kids and more importantly God can forgive him, who are we to think we are higher than God and without forgiveness and expect them to live continually in what they did and hold it over his head. Least we not forgive because then forgiveness be withheld from us. The people commenting condemning him should be quick to remember the forgiveness God has given them and also thank God that their sins were not blasted online and in the public spotlight.

[@stevencontreras3928]

Nobody was asking for them to talk about it. This is another act of selfisness

[@EBM1966]

Sad that I see Michael Todd going in the same direction-with outrageous antics, his public admission of believing in the enneagram, etc. Let’s pray and intercede for these people.😞

[@d.rowley5023]

Todd is reason I go to a small church.

[@danw9464]

What the enneagram got to do with anything?!

[@jonathanpaul9894]

Thumbnail was brutal😢 looked like a cheap shot for some extra eyeballs. I appreciate the content tho.

[@Anthony-pq4vr]

its blatantly clickbaity lol

[@DelicueMusic]

As for the disgrace/grace flip Lentz did, I can tell that also flows from being a wordsmith as a preacher. The artistic type tends to hyperfixate on a partial information (unknowingly) and use it for a particular purpose.

[@leahbrening1101]

Thought the same thing. I hear so many modern preachers give words multiple meeting that don't actually apply. For instance I have heard "wait" in Isa 40:31 "wait on the Lord", said to mean act as a waiter or waitress. Lol that is not what the verse means...lol even though we are called to serve, the verse means to trust in the Lord.

[@jordiwilliams9082]

12:03 this is so well said 👏 there is not one person recognized as pastor in the New Testament. The gifting is recognized, but no one is ever called out as pastor so and so. Yet we see apostle. We see prophet. We see teaching as a gift separate from the office of pastor. Yet in our modernized American church business model pastor and teacher are typically the same person. It’s time to reassess our church structure and go back to the way it was intended. Where the center of every church service was not a man behind the pulpit, but Jesus.

[@goodseedsown]

Yep. Five-fold ministry. Apostles, evangelists, prophets, pastors, teachers. Every church should have all five of these anointings functioning.

[@snowyteddy]

I had no idea you did live. Just subscribed. keep it up man! Loving the subjects covered.

[@NMemone]

His lives are the best! I had no idea how many funny jokes he edits out of his videos until I started watching the streams. You're in for a treat!

[@stephanieallangarman5598]

I appreciate the honesty. I would NOT AGREE to him starting a CHURCH or MINISTRY. If you are changed…it’s absolutely EVIDENT. ❤️‍🔥🙏🏽🤯

[@trentknox2557]

Why are his pants so low in the thumbnail…. Little sus

[@aerogers4117]

That is an old picture from before the scandal broke. KZbinrs use the most attention grabbing thing they can for thumbnails.

[@tagladyify]

@@aerogers4117 same, same. All about the money.

[@dansands6363]

@@aerogers4117they’ll censor a woman showing a little bit of cleavage in their thumbnails but they won’t sensor this thumbnail.. also a little aus

[@beautifullybrokenrio]

🤢

[@LovedByYou]

That’s a photo from 2017

[@mystrength5640]

My view is they need to stay out of public life.. get on with a quiet life!

[@kerrikolby6124]

There’s a Bible verse that mentions loving a quiet life … totally agree.

[@karenmarkland9427]

I am a chaplain and I deal with broken people on a daily basis. I am broken. We are all broken. We all have experienced loss and trauma which causes a plethora of feelings including shame and guilt. Because life has to go on, many of us don't address our trauma soon after it happens. We need to remain humble and compassionate toward others. We are in this struggle together, people. Pray for people everywhere. Pray for the church of Jesus Christ. Judgment begins first with us. The charismatic Pentecostal church does not encourage confession even though we are instructed to confess our faults/sin to each other. Not only that, betrayal/judgement are big in the church.

[@zachdavis7536]

Ruslan, great video! As a Roman Catholic, I LOVE CONFESSION. It is the most healing experience I've ever had in my life.

[@paulan7218]

You do not need an intercessor between you and God you can confess your sins to God. You do not need to confess them to a priest that’s not biblical.

[@zachdavis7536]

@@paulan7218 Matthew 18 and James 5 are examples of why Catholics confess to a priest. It is a powerful experience of healing.

[@allisoncollins2988]

Funds running low and he doesn’t want a regular 9 to 5. If the current job description of the modern day pastor wasn’t so glamorous, he wouldn’t want it. If he’s that desperate to spread the gospel, privately go on the mission field. God is cleaning up his church. The haughty will be crushed. The humble will be exalted.

[@aliciab92989]

Amen

[@Gutslinger]

I think people just need to move on and not give them any more spotlight. Focus on God and scripture.

[@christianbaxter_yt]

16:21 this is it Ruslan - this is it - keep pushing this

[@Nat-cn3bx]

Exactly…not everyone is supposed to be a pastor. It is not a career you go to college for- it is a calling by God and God alone! It is definitely a church culture we’ve normalized to just pursue a “career” in being a pastor. Just because it’s “good” it doesn’t mean it’s God

[@elitzacraig9806]

Great commentary as always. I died when you put up the definition of disgraced. Much respect for pastor Lentz and his family as they choose to walk humbly forward in the aftermath of this tragedy.

[@FAVS74]

I think it’s amazing that some marriages can survive adultery and come out stronger. I know my parents for example this is a non negotiable, once that’s committed, there’s no return. I can understand that too. It takes a lot to stay, but I can understand why you would want to leave and God gives you that option too.

[@chrisbalint1926]

YESSSS... go be entrepreneurs, workers, etc as a "surrendered" follower of Jesus. Ruslan, bro, that is such a good statement. This IS a systemic issue in the Church (American). Have seen it first hand and been healed by a pastor's hurt. As a pastor (me), there is a sobering reality about all of this with people's expectation thrust upon us. Real submission to Jesus in every area in your life (Prov. 3:5-6) is the only weapon against this idolatry. [Now on to finishing this video.]

[@OyouPaige]

There is no testimony without trials. Whether his repentance is true or not, none of us know, only God. But his wife is by his side. They are working through the worst part of 'for better or for worst', while many Christians would have RRAAANNN!! That's more than honorable so he is good in my book and until the Holy Spirit tells me that he isn't or shouldn't be.

[@Yj-Fj]

He needs his wife more than she needs him

[@OyouPaige]

Doesn't matter. They are in a covenant that God has witnessed. ​@@Yj-Fj

[@alexz7025]

You can divorce for infidelity, it is permitted in the Bible. If she would have “ran” , God would not have a problem with it either. Nobody is better or worse for choosing to stay or divorcing.

[@michelleyustira7640]

Hi Ruslan, Catholic here. So it's encouraged that we do Confessions with the same Priest whenever possible to have someone consistent in our spiritual growth/journey.

[@dmorcos001]

I highly recommend the two-part podcast. It was very powerful and even as a person who hasn't made any mistakes that he did, there are still a lot of takeaways for me personally

[@dmorcos001]

@@RCGWhopossibly, we can only prospect-only time will tell what the fruit is

[@justYouJesus1God]

This wife has already been modernized by the church because she says that she would have been gone , she would have left , and though she said that she chose to stay, it breaks my heart that the church basically 99.9% or deceived in thinking that they have a right to go because they marriage has been violated. Though it has been violated it has not dissolved and it doesn't dissolve until the husband dies. But regardless I do have to give her some props to the wife here and is displaying what Jesus Does when his wife sends and repents, she forgives. Sadly the modern churches will run with the adultery card and divorce their spouse. I have to commend the wife, and commend that man because he repented and she forgave. Forgiveness and Reconciliation goes hand in hand, and the church thinks that divorcing someone because they violated their Covenant is grounds for divorce and that is the LIE of the devil. Jesus said that divorce is of hard hearts, now why did he say that? He explains it in Mark 10 2-12, and he also said that we are to have forgiving hearts for giving 70 * 7, and that if we don't forgive our father will not forgive our sins. Some people go yeah well I forgive them but I can't take him back, imagine Jesus telling us that I forgive you but you're not coming into my kingdom. Covenant marriages as the vows that we have taken, are For Better or For Worse and if adultery is not worse, and if abuse is not worse, and of addictions are not worse ,what is. Again I am sure that in his church there are people that are divorced and remarried living in sexual adultery because God does not recognize their marriage. According To Jesus and according to Paul anyone divorcing and remarrying are living in a state of adultery. If this man and this woman are married for the first time and it is a covenant one flesh marriage then they are displaying what Christ and his bride represent. Everyone else that has divorced and kicked their spouse to the curb has a hard heart and should not call themselves a Christian because it is not Christ like to kick someone to the curb. What we are to do in those circumstances when a spouse violates their marriage like mine was violated three times can't make that for when I was pregnant with my last child, we have to remember that if someone is repentant we forgive them. 1 Corinthians 7:10 and 11 says that if the woman depart let her remain unmarried or reconcile, and the husband should not divorce his wife. Why is it that the modern Church will pull out the adultery card and say that they have a way out because they broke the covenant. They don't even know what words to use, in the same manner that Israel violated and broke in a sense like an arm gets broken it is still attached it is still part of the arm, it is not severed. Marriage is for life the violated, it is not severed only until one dies. 1 Corinthians 7:39. And we see in Romans 2-3 that Paul only gives permission for a remarriage to another person when the husband or the wife is dead not when they're divorced. I am pleasantly and happily surprised that this couple again hopefully they are one flesh marriage and none of them have been divorced before because I don't know them very well, but they are displaying exactly what Jesus and Paul said, forgiveness and Reconciliation go hand in hand, and they're better off than millions of other professed Christians who rather than forgive and reconcile divorce them kick them to the curb and marry someone else only to make a big old mess with step parents, and step cousins and step uncles and step grandparents, God never made that to be right and it isn't. Now I'm going to

[@_IsrealPerez]

Great pod, he won’t be a pastor again but we can’t throw someone away if they are seeking redemption/repentance. Fruit will be all that matters.

[@Gutslinger]

Are they seeking redemption, or attention through sympathy?

[@_IsrealPerez]

@@Gutslinger great question, that's why fruit matters here! If there is no fruit this whole thing is just a show, but if this is redemption through Christ this is a testimony

[@Gutslinger]

@@_IsrealPerez I saw others saying be didn't mention Christ or God.

[@npt5982]

FOR THE ALGORITHM!!! 🔥

[@__rezin__7819]

Will he ever realize he sexualizes himself in the way he dresses? No one has mentioned that to him?

[@Shonnie1122]

I think alot of mindsets can definitely be rooted childhood, but I think in this case for most part is about ego, fame, and pride, and I think those things are often cultivated if they go unchecked. Fame and money are highly addictive and I think that ultimately those are the things that Carl struggle with. Plus the Mike Todd connection ummmmmmm naw

[@evablack1070]

From the pulpit to the pew, judgment begins with the House of God !!!!!!

[@Dsturb85]

Honestly I'm not convinced at all

[@strengthenthemind6230]

Self-righteous

[@Cmoni1111]

Discerning

[@corychartier7961]

Call them mistakes is a red flag

[@keithdavis7595]

If it talks like a duck, acts like a duck and walks like a duck, it is most likely a duck. It is a waste of time to give any ear to Carl Lentz

[@MinisterRoy205]

Spiritual gifts with a lack of character sounds like a great title for a book. I agree about us protestant being bad at confessing our sins one to another, that we may be healed. Definitely we fall short.

[@priscillasalazar8904]

My pastor did this too I’ll stay home and study Gods word Alone

[@RuslanKD]

I’m sorry your pastor hurt you, but please leave bedside Baptist and join a local church.

[@paulgemme6056]

@@RuslanKD I got saved in 1977 and the church my sister (in blood and in Christ) was attending split up after the first week I stated going because the Pastor was having an affair with a younger woman, he was counseling. I haven't found a Pastor I could put total trust in yet. Faith (trust) in Christ alone. Peace be with you!

[@enc1722]

Carl is still trying to be cute and relatable. No no no Carl. Drop the ego brother. Carl is doing this podcast because he misses the limelight and stage, the pulpit is sacred and you have to be humble and accountable, respectful and have meekness and have some standards about you. I'm not buying it.

[@Romansbook]

Carl Lentz reminds me of all the liars I’ve ever met.

[@Vin-og2dj]

Great reason why Pastors need to go through ongoing deliverance and trauma sessions as well. They take on SO MUCH. A lot is expected of them.

[@kevinjohnson7418]

Especially when they have narcissist personality disorder. Then they can use trauma as an excuse.

[@Vin-og2dj]

@@kevinjohnson7418 all the more reason for deliverance!

[@PPMAK777]

Pastors are to serve the church, not the church serving the pastor.

[@jonestacara]

He saying all the right code words but none of it feels sincere. Tired of mega churches and cool pastors. Miss old school preachers and teachers like J Vernon McGhee

[@yo2stix]

I’m a PK and I grew up with my dad listening to him. He lived a high call of righteousness.

[@jaquelinvalle7658]

Accountability Female with a female Male with a male Ask each other hard questions. Have you sinned? When was the last time you watched porn? How’s your thought life? Are you reading your Bible everyday? Are you praying everyday? Make this a normal thing in the church and the church will be a healthy church.

[@nichetcher1]

Some sins done in super extreme ways in super extreme limelight require the perpetrator to remove themselves from said limelight 😢 This mother-effer clearly NEEDS the spotlight on him over and over and over and over again. Heal behind closed doors and never EVER go back to being the center of attention lest you fall into pride again which is exactly what the spotlight does best!! One word for any pastors out there who struggle with pride and being in the limelight: GTFO of ministry and anything involving being the center of attention! Flee from sin! Don’t fight it, don’t level with it, don’t outsmart it. FLEE FROM IT!

[@namiebimba8542]

Man! You feel STRONGLY about it! I’m not mad at you!

[@JaneLaPlace]

No one can make a better past. Some ppl will choose to believe the worst no matter what he does. Some will realize we have all sinned & realize a person who gets helps & publicly apologizes takes something most ppl don't have. God is the judge.

[@debbielynn8988]

Nice job Ruslan . SA does change someone forever!! By Gods’ grace healed but you are never the same. God is good to bring beauty from ashes. I hope this is the case for his family. She seems to be a Godly woman able to forgive. He is truly blessed!

[@michaelvieregge2257]

Is this is the fella who showed off "trunk root" while gallivanting around with Justin Bieber ?

[@NMemone]

Yup. Rogan trashing him for that was legendary!

[@buisnessclass9520]

What's trunk root? I got to update my vocabulary

[@freedomfisher2496]

@@buisnessclass9520 the lower belly lines that lead to your trunk

[@buisnessclass9520]

@@freedomfisher2496 no wonder im not familiar with the term.... I don't have any. Most of my friends don't have it too. Looks like only thin and muscular people can have those.

[@namiebimba8542]

@@freedomfisher2496Thanks for explaining because I didn’t know either!

[@act1sciii]

No one is asking “who’s at fault”.

[@aujkalenic4203]

I think that humans mouth the words about being born again but never understand that Christ became WORD and therefore WORD is Living in me.....ponder the smalls before stepping into positions over the Body of Christ ❤

[@louannmadden2906]

The picture for the story is sick, why put that up?

[@JesusLovesYou12z]

Yeah that’s pretty weird for them to use that thumbnail

[@austynstephens9263]

For views

[@kimjohnson8471]

It made us click!

[@Psalm11911]

To remind us who he was several years ago. If he has changed, his life should look different now.

[@sdmediatucson3660]

No mention of God at all.

[@Yj-Fj]

The book of Esther does not have any direct mention of ‘God’. Now what?

[@pinkwakabeagle]

I understand his sentiment about not beung disgraced. It makes sense, when im most sinful God's grace is still there and its made bigger.

[@user-ww7kv2td2d]

In a war it is the poeple running infront that get hit first and the hardest. It is the same with the spiritual war. So please have grace. Remember what happend to David.

[@Returnoftheamack]

You right on with this one bro.

[@rachaelhaverporth9975]

Thanks!

[@clydeclymer6487]

One can continue to preach as long as you believe you are forgiven and you have been hidden in your sin!!!

[@stayinstrong]

When you have nothing to say baffle them with bs

[@TheCypherSpot]

I wanna hear your take on the netflix documentary on Dancing for the Devil: the 7m Tiktok Cult