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The author has a grudging respect for Sean Feucht, and is generally pretty honest about it. The problem is, he cannot get past the idea that a person who is charismatic, or formerly associated with Bethel, might actually be a fruitful Christian.
The author has a grudging respect for Sean Feucht, and is generally pretty honest about it. The problem is, he cannot get past the idea that a person who is charismatic, or formerly associated with Bethel, might actually be a fruitful Christian.
This is the plight of the "Doctrinal Police." For them, heresy is any perceived deviation from their doctrine, and these heretics are not saved, they are wolves and deceivers. But Feucht violates this template, and as such, the author doesn't quite know how to deal with it.
But again, we appreciate his sober honesty. This is an all-to-rare occurrence with the Doctrinal Police.
Further, the author doesn't quote a single syllable of Scripture. Not one. He does reference a couple of Scriptures, but can't bring himself to quote any. We think a person who intends to evaluate doctrine should be able to quote Scripture.
We also should mention that we do not intend to defend Sean Feucht or Bethel, our focus is to examine the author's presentation.
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Introduction
Evangelical Dark Web has been one of the foremost discernment ministries calling out what we have called Branch Covidianism in the church. Along these lines, it is unmistakable that Sean Feucht has been a man of action. However, not everyone we agree with is someone we can trust. Independently, the writers of Evangelical Dark Web were undergoing research on Feucht which has been merged in this report. In the beginning of this process, we reached out to Sean Feucht and were denied an interview by his publicist. We report our findings below.
Appearance With Elijah Schaffer
In branching his faith into a series, former Blaze TV host Elijah Schaffer entitled it Messy Christianity, which is a clever play off his disheveled personality and life journey, even if accidentally cliché. In the inaugural (and perhaps only) episode, Schaffer interviewed Sean Feucht, a notable worship leader, activist, and musician associated with Bethel Church.
Throughout the interview, Feucht (pronounced “Foyt”) discussed his experience leading outdoor worship services throughout America beginning in the latter half of 2020. His “Let Us Worship” tour was the primary subject of the interview in which he recalled how he performed in spite of restrictions and faced legal repercussions from the government and media for his actions. He stated how his zeal for protesting the lockdowns stemmed from his overseas mission trips and conversations with foreign pastors whose governments actively persecute Christians. Feucht described various stories of large crowds gathering and people who were despondent, drug abusers, or otherwise un-churched coming to know Christ at these events. He then discussed various media hit-pieces, the attempts to cancel his latest book, and an upcoming movie entitled Superspreader.
While they discussed the worship revivals during the conversation, Feucht failed to mention his claims that miracles occurred at these events with several who “were deaf” becoming capable of hearing. It is quite conspicuous that he omitted this in front of Schaffer when testifying to his work. Why not bring up a supernatural miracle if one indeed did occur? After all, he talked about a suicidal man with pills in his pocket intent on killing himself repenting. Is not the deaf hearing more miraculous? (This is an odd objection. The author criticizes Feucht for not talking about things the author thinks he should talk about. We think Feucht should be free to to talk about what Feucht wants to talk about.
Introduction
Evangelical Dark Web has been one of the foremost discernment ministries calling out what we have called Branch Covidianism in the church. Along these lines, it is unmistakable that Sean Feucht has been a man of action. However, not everyone we agree with is someone we can trust. Independently, the writers of Evangelical Dark Web were undergoing research on Feucht which has been merged in this report. In the beginning of this process, we reached out to Sean Feucht and were denied an interview by his publicist. We report our findings below.
Appearance With Elijah Schaffer
In branching his faith into a series, former Blaze TV host Elijah Schaffer entitled it Messy Christianity, which is a clever play off his disheveled personality and life journey, even if accidentally cliché. In the inaugural (and perhaps only) episode, Schaffer interviewed Sean Feucht, a notable worship leader, activist, and musician associated with Bethel Church.
Throughout the interview, Feucht (pronounced “Foyt”) discussed his experience leading outdoor worship services throughout America beginning in the latter half of 2020. His “Let Us Worship” tour was the primary subject of the interview in which he recalled how he performed in spite of restrictions and faced legal repercussions from the government and media for his actions. He stated how his zeal for protesting the lockdowns stemmed from his overseas mission trips and conversations with foreign pastors whose governments actively persecute Christians. Feucht described various stories of large crowds gathering and people who were despondent, drug abusers, or otherwise un-churched coming to know Christ at these events. He then discussed various media hit-pieces, the attempts to cancel his latest book, and an upcoming movie entitled Superspreader.
While they discussed the worship revivals during the conversation, Feucht failed to mention his claims that miracles occurred at these events with several who “were deaf” becoming capable of hearing. It is quite conspicuous that he omitted this in front of Schaffer when testifying to his work. Why not bring up a supernatural miracle if one indeed did occur? After all, he talked about a suicidal man with pills in his pocket intent on killing himself repenting. Is not the deaf hearing more miraculous? (This is an odd objection. The author criticizes Feucht for not talking about things the author thinks he should talk about. We think Feucht should be free to to talk about what Feucht wants to talk about.
And by the way, is it really true that the healing of a deaf person is more miraculous than a suicidal man repenting? Really? How does the author know this?
It's a very thin objection based on questionable reasoning.)
What struck me as the most glaring red flag of the interview was the implication that they were baptizing on the spot at some of these events. (THIS is a glaring red flag? The author will now provide a non-explanation of this red flag.)
What struck me as the most glaring red flag of the interview was the implication that they were baptizing on the spot at some of these events. (THIS is a glaring red flag? The author will now provide a non-explanation of this red flag.)
None of these concerts were Peter’s sermon on Pentecost, where the first mass conversion entailed believers who were likely familiar or witness to Jesus’ earthly ministries and even His resurrection, just without the Holy Spirit’s descendance or the proper understanding of the context. (We read this sentence several times but still are unclear as to what it means.
The author appears to think that there is some necessary connection between Peter's sermon and the hearers being familiar with Jesus' earthly ministry, but why that must be the case is not explained.
Further, the reference to "without the Holy Spirit's descendance" is cryptic. Is the author saying that Feucht's events are somehow similar to Pentecost, only without the outpouring of the Holy Spirit?
And what about lacking "the proper understanding of the context?" Who is lacking this context? And what exactly is this context to which the author refers?
This is why the sentence is unclear.)
Unless that is the case, (Sigh. Unless what is "the case?" The author previously mentioned several things.)
which it was not, then spontaneous baptisms in large crowds of people unfamiliar to the baptizer should be met with scrutiny. (For some reason the author thinks that mass salvations must occur exactly like what happened in Acts two. But the author never tells us why. Is it because there wasn't an outpouring of the Holy Spirit? Is it because the hearers weren't personally familiar with Jesus' teachings? Did they not understand "the context?"
He doesn't explain any of this, he just tosses the objection onto the table and moves on.)
Aside from this, the conversation was restrained to the church’s failed response to Covid, which is otherwise agreeable. Whether out of pragmatism or subject matter, there was no discussion on the eccentric practices pertaining to his brand of charismatic worship, so while many might agree with Feucht superficially, they did not get the full picture on his theology and beliefs. (Again the author wants Feucht to discuss other matters, and for him this is a problem. But as we noted before, Feucht talked about what he wanted to talk about, not what the author thinks he should talk about.)
To an unfamiliar audience or infantile (sic) believers, Sean Feucht presents himself as otherwise orthodox, but is he?
Background on Feucht
It is in researching Feucht where the dangers lie. Obviously, his association as a former worship leader with Bethel Church should be seen as a glaring sign to all with ears to hear and eyes to see. As a musician attached to Bethel’s label, his songs are of the typical Bethel stylings in that they employ language describing a spiritual jihad being overcome through the power of God. (No examples or documentation provided.)
Aside from his associations, the most flagrant red flag for Feucht is his obsession with the number “222,” which is an occult omen denoting harmony, divine blessing, and opportunities. (The author cites a hostile witness as a reference.)
Sean Feucht’s Ministry Projects
Over the years, Feucht has been instrumental in launching various ministries and brands. The three most prominent being Burn 24/7, Light a Candle, and Hold the Line.
Burn 24/7 is the most problematic of the three. Feucht founded this ministry and is on the board with three other pastors: Caleb Klinge of New Life Novato, an egalitarian Assemblies of God Church that is very Charismatic; James Dickson of Kingdom Life Church in Maine, an egalitarian and charismatic church that pays homage to Bill Johnson on its website; and Alex Miller of Life Church Washington, PA, a church that is NAR which seemingly prioritizes its music over ministries. Burn 24/7 seeks to host continuous worship 24-7-365 and has hosted spontaneous worship services called “burn furnaces” around the world. Burn 24/7 is very much aligned with NAR’s continuous worship ideology derived from a misapplication of Amos 9:11. This is a heresy associated with New Apostolic Reformation leaders like Mark Bickle and the International House of Prayer and that earthly worship can draw physical manifestations of God’s presence as was specially noted in Scripture when God anointed the tabernacle, the first temple, and Christ Himself, who fulfills the physical temple. There also is eschatological significance in doing this 24-hour worship. (The author does not tell us why it is a problem to pray and worship 24-7, other than it's supposedly associated with NAR practice. If indeed it is wrong to expect physical manifestations of God's presence, it falls to the author to tell us why, from the Bible.
Political Involvement
One of the elements that both makes Feucht appealing and dangerous is his political involvement. He has done political rallies, speaking gigs for TPUSA, and a failed run for Congress, where he received only 13.5% in the 2020 primary for the 3rd Congressional District in California. He believes that his unsuccessful campaign was an opportunity for him to peak (sic) behind the veil. In recent years, he has made appearances with many rising political stars, including Doug Mastriano, Ron DeSantis, Lauren Boebert, and Josh Hawley. He has been vocal against abortion and Black Lives Matter. He mocks those with pronouns and has held protests against Disney for their grooming. In many ways, he is a political activist, though he might claim reticence to politics. Needless to say, celebrity culture has its perks and has earned him massive exposure to those unchurched on the right.
Yet the potency in Feucht is not necessarily his false theological leanings, (The author has yet to demonstrate these false theological leanings.)
Superspreader Movie
On September 29th, Sean Feucht’s documentary Superspreader debuted in theaters, documenting his “Let Us Worship” tour and the media slanders surrounding it. From the trailer, the documentary shall contain numerous clips from politicians and media pundits, with emphasis on Governor Gavin Newsom proscribing singing within church settings. Clips of liberal media and pro-mask protestors are contrasted with clips of Feucht’s worship tour, which displays unmasked individuals engaged in passionate and joyous worship. In its hour and fifteen minute runtime, the trailer gives the impression that the movie will address issues of suicides and drug use during lockdowns, Christian Nationalism, and testimonials.
Alongside Feucht, prominent figures included in the cast includes Eric Metaxas and Che Ahn, the latter of which is a prominent NAR heretic and self-proclaimed apostle-evangelist. Bill Johnson is listed second in the official credits.
Sermons by Feucht
Through his Hold the Line ministry, Sean Feucht has taken to preaching on a couple occasions, though the sermons in question appear to be his events, not Sunday morning church services. Overall, his style is charismatic and friendly towards a megachurch mentality, but his content is contrary to most megachurch preachers, who tend to preach seeker-friendly messages that avoid hot buttons.
In his sermon entitled “Expanding Spiritual Territory” published on June 22, 2022, he presents a rather topical sermon on the need to Hold the Line, declaring that the church should lead the way in the Culture War, not politicians. He calls out those who took PPP from the government who remained shuttered and eventually promoted the vaccines. He called out Disney and espoused that the church should “unfriend the world.” The most problematic things he says deals with altar calls from his “Let us Worship” tour, but that is a secondary or tertiary issue.
In his July 6th sermon “Worship is our Weapon,” Feucht recounts a firsthand account from a mission trip in India where he witnessed an Indian pastor perform an exorcism of a woman who was about to sacrifice children on a demonic altar. The Indian pastor conducted it as if it was normal and Feucht attests to witnessing the altar and observing the exorcism. He then uses the story of Gideon to contend that worship (i.e. the gathering of the saints) is a weapon that will overcome the demonic forces in our culture. Feucht describes how he envisioned the millions of aborted children cheering them on from heaven to encourage the church to continue the fight against abortion. Whether he meant this literally or figuratively is ambiguous, but that becomes a concern because of other theological issues surrounding Feucht. In the beginning of this sermon, he does make a passing reference to his “222” numerology in citing Isaiah 22:22 that would go unnoticed to one who was not overly familiar with him.
In his South African Sermon “Obliterating Timidity,” Feucht takes his message of boldness abroad, speaking how “Let Us Worship” began with a few hundred in San Francisco before sparking a “revival.” This was in comparison to Gideon. He also touched on Roe v Wade being overturned and the hands of God working upon America. This is before shifting into Acts 4 where Peter and John remain steadfast in peaching the gospel in face of the Sanhedrin (government) in a statement that modern pastors should have been bold in worship during Covid. The sermon ends with an eccentric prayer over those who suffered from depression and suicidal thoughts.
Though there are theological concerns surrounding Feucht, there is no overt heresy in his preaching. (We're back.
Current Trajectory
In researching Feucht, he presents an interesting case study as wolves hardly improve over time. Others might rightfully point out Feucht’s previous grave soaking incident in which he, with his son, practiced “impartation” at the grave of Charles Finney. However, this was 2013. During that time, Feucht did advocate impartation and other Bethel practices. (We have no defense of "grave sucking," if indeed this was what Feucht was doing. Such an activity would be creepy, indeed.
Conclusion
Even on the right, many Christian figures are shills or false teachers, and not every false teacher can be sorted out by litmus testing on social issues. Just because a pastor is on the right or is pro-life and anti-lockdown does not make them theologically orthodox. At a minimum, there is a demonstrable pattern of sin in new-age, occultic practices. While we did not endeavor to conclude his state of salvation, Feucht has, tragically, been discipled by false teaching and should be viewed with extreme caution, or avoided outright.
It should be viewed with great shame that the churches who stood out the boldest against Covid tyranny and subsequent “vaccines” were in theologically charismatic or even outright apostate camps. Good theology meant nothing when Caesar proclaimed himself head over the church and all areas of life. At best, Sean Feucht has horrendous theology and dangerous tendencies, yet he stood up when the church closed down. At worst, he’s tickling our ears in a creative way.
Background on Feucht
It is in researching Feucht where the dangers lie. Obviously, his association as a former worship leader with Bethel Church should be seen as a glaring sign to all with ears to hear and eyes to see. As a musician attached to Bethel’s label, his songs are of the typical Bethel stylings in that they employ language describing a spiritual jihad being overcome through the power of God. (No examples or documentation provided.)
Naturally, within NAR (New Apostolic Reformation) circles, even innocuous diction has ulterior implications which might easily go unnoticed by the laity on Sunday mornings or fluent English speakers in general. ("Naturally?" Why is this obvious to the author? is the "NAR" characteristically deceptive in its word usage? If so, how?
Or perhaps the NAR simply has its own lingo, not unlike the rest of Christianity. After all, Christians quite commonly use language that really makes no sense to people outside the Church. Words like "sanctified," "regeneration," and "trinity" are foreign to the unsaved.)
Words like “atmosphere” and “fire” have different connotations in NAR theology, which does seep into Feucht’s music. His song “Praise Is the Highway,” which he co-wrote through Bethel, contains the following chorus:
Praise is the highway to the throne of God
Praise is the highway to the heart of God
Praise is the highway to the move of God
Jesus is the highway—and the only way to the Father. (The author is mixing concepts. Yes, Jesus is the only way to the Father for sinners, but this does not speak to the activities of those who are already saved:
Praise is the highway to the throne of God
Praise is the highway to the heart of God
Praise is the highway to the move of God
Jesus is the highway—and the only way to the Father. (The author is mixing concepts. Yes, Jesus is the only way to the Father for sinners, but this does not speak to the activities of those who are already saved:
He. 10:19-22 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith...
Here we see that the "new and living way" is open via the broken body of Jesus. But the writer of Hebrews tells people who are already Christians that they should then draw near to God in full assurance of faith. This means the way is opened by Him who is the way, but Christians still need to travel it by faith. The writer of Hebrews commands it, in fact.
Paul agrees:
Ep. 3:12 In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.
Two things, separated by "and." "In Him" and "through faith." Once we are in Him we then can and should approach God via faith. Now let's tie in worship:
He. 13:15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise — the fruit of lips that confess his name.
Worship is the sacrifice, which is the offering brought to God that is pleasing to Him. Thus worship brings us into the presence of God.
Feucht is not wrong.)
This is NAR influence of viewing praise as being capable of drawing the presence (atmosphere) of God. (Actually, the quoted lyrics describe a direction that is the reverse of this.)
His song “Awake My Soul” contains the words, “You’re the beautiful man, my only One” that while sung by a woman is “Jesus is my boyfriend” music. (Let's quote the lyrics:
[Verse 1: Sean Feucht]
There is no one on earth or heaven like You
No one moves me the way that You do
There is no one on earth or heaven like You
No one moves me the way that You do
[Chorus: Sean Feucht & Kristene DiMarco]
Awake my soul, awake my soul
To praise the Lord, to praise the Lord
Awake my soul, awake my soul
To praise the Lord, to praise the Lord
[Verse 2: Kristene DiMarco]
You’re the beautiful man, my only One
You’re the hope of the nations my rising sun
You’re the beautiful man, my only One
You’re the hope of the nations my rising sun
While perhaps not a typical way of describing Jesus, the lyrics are pretty clearly not "Jesus is my boyfriend."
"Beautiful man." Jesus' status as a man of course is not in dispute:
Ro. 5:17 For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ.And is He not beautiful [despite Isaiah 53:2]?
Is. 52:7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” [Ro. 10:15]
Is. 33:17 Your eyes will see the king in his beauty and view a land that stretches afar.
Ps. 50:2 From Zion, perfect in beauty, God shines forth.
And we wonder, what would the author do with this:
Song of Songs 1:2-4 Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth — for your love is more delightful than wine. 3 Pleasing is the fragrance of your perfumes; your name is like perfume poured out. No wonder the maidens love you! 4 Take me away with you — let us hurry! Let the king bring me into his chambers. We rejoice and delight in you; we will praise your love more than wine. How right they are to adore you!
The author, prejudiced by his aversion to Bethel, seems to be looking for bogeymen.)
The same could be said of “Favor of Your Face” which contains the chorus “Won’t You come a bit closer/I’ll stay a little bit longer” which also sounds disturbingly romantic. (Again we'll quote the lyrics:
[Verse]
I love Your face
I love Your ways
I love Your beautiful presence
Filling this place
I love Your face
I love Your ways
I love Your beautiful presence
Filling this place
[Chorus]
Won't You come a little bit closer
I'll stay a little bit longer
Yet again, the phrasing may not be a typical way of describing interaction with God. But it is not necessarily implying eros. In actual fact, the "beautiful presence" of God is where we are commanded to worship Him:
Ps. 29:2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due to his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness.
And we do desire His face:
Ps. 105:4 Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.
Our opinion is that there is a branch of Christianity, what might be called the traditional church. Because of the traditional church's forms and structure, people in those churches do not understand expressions to God and about God that are outside their "wheel-house." Thus these expressions jangle on their nerves.
So people like Feucht, who explore other parts of Scripture that contain other expressions regarding God, precipitate negative reactions from those who are not familiar with those expressions.)
In general, his music is not as egregious as Bethel’s Reckless Love. (We discuss this song here.)
His lyrics are not overtly heretical, although they are quite theologically ambiguous, reduced to metaphorical imagery, biblical allusions, and repetition. (We quoted Ps. 29:2 above. The author may wish to review the rest of the Psalm [breaks the cedars, skips like a calf, shakes the desert, etc.], and also other psalms that contain metaphors [Ps. 42:1, Ps. 55:6, Ps. 71:3, Ps. 89:13, etc., etc.].
And for repetition, how many times does Ps. 136 say "His love endures for ever?"
We are surprised that the author would object.)
would believe that the errors come out of emotionalism rather than the meticulous craftsmanship of songs often found within hymnals. (False choice. Craftsmanship and emotionalism are not related to each other, and are not mutually exclusive. And we wonder, what is wrong with emotion?
Next, the author will deal with supposed divination. Now, it may indeed be divination, but in order to assert that the author needs to cite his sources, provide analysis, quote the relevant Bible passages, and then reach his conclusion. He does not do this.)
Aside from his associations, the most flagrant red flag for Feucht is his obsession with the number “222,” which is an occult omen denoting harmony, divine blessing, and opportunities. (The author cites a hostile witness as a reference.)
Deuteronomy 18:10 forbids the use of divination and interpretation of omens. (The author has not established that Feucht's use of numbers are divination.)
Such obsession over numbers is unbiblical, (Cite the verses, please.)
yet these practices are not unusual within Bethel circles. This is a sinful habit that has be prevalent for years and continues to this day. On February 22, 2022, he was conflating bible verses with his 222 numerology, which he would again do in July on Instagram pertaining to his air travel. On September 17, 2022, Feucht performed a “222 Night of Worship” in Fresno, CA.
For years, Bethel has promoted a plethora of scams from their healing school, to unverified claims of miracles, to products with occult influence. (No documentation supplied.)
For years, Bethel has promoted a plethora of scams from their healing school, to unverified claims of miracles, to products with occult influence. (No documentation supplied.)
They promote the heretical Passion Translation (TPT) which adds entire sentences to scripture with NAR theology with very narcissistic language. However, in his current speaking tour, called Hold the Line, Feucht can be seen employing the NASB and NIV, not the TPT. (Waaait. First the author claims that Bethel uses TPT, which it probably does, but then notes that Feucht uses the NASB and NIV. Since they use different versions, what exactly is the author attempting to do here?)
While someone returning to the faith like an Elijah Schaffer might understand the overt falsehoods associated with a Joel Osteen type, he is probably unaware to the errancy of NAR types like Bill Johnson or Mike Bickle. (This sentence appears out of nowhere, with no connection to the previous or following narratives.)
In the interview, they reference a hit-piece article by Rolling Stone decrying his events as being super spreaders of Covid—to which is the basis for the documentary title. In July, it seems that Rolling Stone, while a pitiful excuse for journalism, has doubled down on their attacks against Feucht, with their hit piece entitled “MAGA Preacher Sean Feucht Scored Millions From His Trump-Loving Flock.”
Aside from bashing his religious views, denouncing his violation of Covid tyranny, and calling him a bigot for opposing the Rainbow Jihad, the most striking revelation Rolling Stone discussed was the paper trail. They found that according to ProPublica, Sean Feucht Ministries Inc. saw a rapid increase in revenue in 2020 of $5.3 million, up from under $300,000 in 2019. In other words, Feucht has seen an influx of cash go to his “ministries” since beginning his “Let Us Worship” tour. Rolling Stone also found that he purchased two homes, one in California and the other in Montana, with an estimated combined value exceeding $2 million. The article implies financial impropriety and identifies other evidence of lavish living. However, the money was not shown to be coming from Sean Feucht Ministries, as his benefits were listed at $119,000. This hit piece should be taken with a grain of salt considering Rolling Stone has falsified rape allegations in the past, so they have no journalistic integrity. (The author rightfully questions the accuracy and motive of Rolling Stone, but it takes him the entire pejorative paragraph to do so. A more casual reader might not get to the author's caveat, and as such would simply accept the rest of the paragraph as true. This is either sloppy writing or a deliberate technique in order to color the reader's perceptions.)
In the interview, they reference a hit-piece article by Rolling Stone decrying his events as being super spreaders of Covid—to which is the basis for the documentary title. In July, it seems that Rolling Stone, while a pitiful excuse for journalism, has doubled down on their attacks against Feucht, with their hit piece entitled “MAGA Preacher Sean Feucht Scored Millions From His Trump-Loving Flock.”
Aside from bashing his religious views, denouncing his violation of Covid tyranny, and calling him a bigot for opposing the Rainbow Jihad, the most striking revelation Rolling Stone discussed was the paper trail. They found that according to ProPublica, Sean Feucht Ministries Inc. saw a rapid increase in revenue in 2020 of $5.3 million, up from under $300,000 in 2019. In other words, Feucht has seen an influx of cash go to his “ministries” since beginning his “Let Us Worship” tour. Rolling Stone also found that he purchased two homes, one in California and the other in Montana, with an estimated combined value exceeding $2 million. The article implies financial impropriety and identifies other evidence of lavish living. However, the money was not shown to be coming from Sean Feucht Ministries, as his benefits were listed at $119,000. This hit piece should be taken with a grain of salt considering Rolling Stone has falsified rape allegations in the past, so they have no journalistic integrity. (The author rightfully questions the accuracy and motive of Rolling Stone, but it takes him the entire pejorative paragraph to do so. A more casual reader might not get to the author's caveat, and as such would simply accept the rest of the paragraph as true. This is either sloppy writing or a deliberate technique in order to color the reader's perceptions.)
Sean Feucht’s Ministry Projects
Over the years, Feucht has been instrumental in launching various ministries and brands. The three most prominent being Burn 24/7, Light a Candle, and Hold the Line.
Burn 24/7 is the most problematic of the three. Feucht founded this ministry and is on the board with three other pastors: Caleb Klinge of New Life Novato, an egalitarian Assemblies of God Church that is very Charismatic; James Dickson of Kingdom Life Church in Maine, an egalitarian and charismatic church that pays homage to Bill Johnson on its website; and Alex Miller of Life Church Washington, PA, a church that is NAR which seemingly prioritizes its music over ministries. Burn 24/7 seeks to host continuous worship 24-7-365 and has hosted spontaneous worship services called “burn furnaces” around the world. Burn 24/7 is very much aligned with NAR’s continuous worship ideology derived from a misapplication of Amos 9:11. This is a heresy associated with New Apostolic Reformation leaders like Mark Bickle and the International House of Prayer and that earthly worship can draw physical manifestations of God’s presence as was specially noted in Scripture when God anointed the tabernacle, the first temple, and Christ Himself, who fulfills the physical temple. There also is eschatological significance in doing this 24-hour worship. (The author does not tell us why it is a problem to pray and worship 24-7, other than it's supposedly associated with NAR practice. If indeed it is wrong to expect physical manifestations of God's presence, it falls to the author to tell us why, from the Bible.
Of course he doesn't do that.)
Given his proclivity to starting brands, it is safe to conclude that his more recent projects take priority over Burn 24/7.
Light A Candle is Feucht’s international missions ministry which sponsors children and missionaries predominately in the Middle East and India. While the theology of this organization’s missionaries is more dependent on the individual servants themselves, their beliefs page “embraces the rebuilding of the Tabernacle of David” which is the same aforementioned NAR heresy behind continuous worship. (Why is it heretical? Explain, please!)
Light A Candle is Feucht’s international missions ministry which sponsors children and missionaries predominately in the Middle East and India. While the theology of this organization’s missionaries is more dependent on the individual servants themselves, their beliefs page “embraces the rebuilding of the Tabernacle of David” which is the same aforementioned NAR heresy behind continuous worship. (Why is it heretical? Explain, please!)
Feucht is the son of medical missionaries which has driven his interest in missions.
Hold The Line is Feucht’s podcast in which he has hosted several high-profile politicians like Josh Hawley. At a glance, Hold the Line functions as a normal political podcast, but does contain episodes that are sermons. This project coincides with his ongoing “Let Us Worship” tour as his primary ministry. Overall, Feucht is very entrepreneurial in his approach to starting ministries.
Hold The Line is Feucht’s podcast in which he has hosted several high-profile politicians like Josh Hawley. At a glance, Hold the Line functions as a normal political podcast, but does contain episodes that are sermons. This project coincides with his ongoing “Let Us Worship” tour as his primary ministry. Overall, Feucht is very entrepreneurial in his approach to starting ministries.
Political Involvement
One of the elements that both makes Feucht appealing and dangerous is his political involvement. He has done political rallies, speaking gigs for TPUSA, and a failed run for Congress, where he received only 13.5% in the 2020 primary for the 3rd Congressional District in California. He believes that his unsuccessful campaign was an opportunity for him to peak (sic) behind the veil. In recent years, he has made appearances with many rising political stars, including Doug Mastriano, Ron DeSantis, Lauren Boebert, and Josh Hawley. He has been vocal against abortion and Black Lives Matter. He mocks those with pronouns and has held protests against Disney for their grooming. In many ways, he is a political activist, though he might claim reticence to politics. Needless to say, celebrity culture has its perks and has earned him massive exposure to those unchurched on the right.
Yet the potency in Feucht is not necessarily his false theological leanings, (The author has yet to demonstrate these false theological leanings.)
his mushy music, his hippie looks, or his charismatic antics, but rather in that he is unapologetically taking the stand the Church should be taking. It is his activism which has thrusted him into prominence. He stood out when other churches were still shut down. He took on the leftist mayors and Antifa while most pastors held zoom church and lamented for past racism. In many ways, the prominence of Feucht is an indictment against the church. Put the music aside, he is doing what many wished their pastors did. The world was watching, and they saw this guy take a stand. (Indeed, this is the relevant point. Feucht is putting his money where his mouth is. He doesn't hide behind a pulpit. He doesn't shrink back and cower. He stands firm in righteous causes and speaks when it might cost him to do so.
This is not the work of a false teacher [2Pe. chapter 2]. Feucht may be mistaken about some things, he may not toe the doctrinal line expected by the author, and he may have made choices the author doesn't agree with. But there's no denying the man is a committed and courageous Christian who takes a principled stand for the Gospel when few others will do so.
We shall pause our commentary for a moment as the author repeatedly acknowledges the positive activities of Feucht.)
Superspreader Movie
On September 29th, Sean Feucht’s documentary Superspreader debuted in theaters, documenting his “Let Us Worship” tour and the media slanders surrounding it. From the trailer, the documentary shall contain numerous clips from politicians and media pundits, with emphasis on Governor Gavin Newsom proscribing singing within church settings. Clips of liberal media and pro-mask protestors are contrasted with clips of Feucht’s worship tour, which displays unmasked individuals engaged in passionate and joyous worship. In its hour and fifteen minute runtime, the trailer gives the impression that the movie will address issues of suicides and drug use during lockdowns, Christian Nationalism, and testimonials.
Alongside Feucht, prominent figures included in the cast includes Eric Metaxas and Che Ahn, the latter of which is a prominent NAR heretic and self-proclaimed apostle-evangelist. Bill Johnson is listed second in the official credits.
Sermons by Feucht
Through his Hold the Line ministry, Sean Feucht has taken to preaching on a couple occasions, though the sermons in question appear to be his events, not Sunday morning church services. Overall, his style is charismatic and friendly towards a megachurch mentality, but his content is contrary to most megachurch preachers, who tend to preach seeker-friendly messages that avoid hot buttons.
In his sermon entitled “Expanding Spiritual Territory” published on June 22, 2022, he presents a rather topical sermon on the need to Hold the Line, declaring that the church should lead the way in the Culture War, not politicians. He calls out those who took PPP from the government who remained shuttered and eventually promoted the vaccines. He called out Disney and espoused that the church should “unfriend the world.” The most problematic things he says deals with altar calls from his “Let us Worship” tour, but that is a secondary or tertiary issue.
In his July 6th sermon “Worship is our Weapon,” Feucht recounts a firsthand account from a mission trip in India where he witnessed an Indian pastor perform an exorcism of a woman who was about to sacrifice children on a demonic altar. The Indian pastor conducted it as if it was normal and Feucht attests to witnessing the altar and observing the exorcism. He then uses the story of Gideon to contend that worship (i.e. the gathering of the saints) is a weapon that will overcome the demonic forces in our culture. Feucht describes how he envisioned the millions of aborted children cheering them on from heaven to encourage the church to continue the fight against abortion. Whether he meant this literally or figuratively is ambiguous, but that becomes a concern because of other theological issues surrounding Feucht. In the beginning of this sermon, he does make a passing reference to his “222” numerology in citing Isaiah 22:22 that would go unnoticed to one who was not overly familiar with him.
In his South African Sermon “Obliterating Timidity,” Feucht takes his message of boldness abroad, speaking how “Let Us Worship” began with a few hundred in San Francisco before sparking a “revival.” This was in comparison to Gideon. He also touched on Roe v Wade being overturned and the hands of God working upon America. This is before shifting into Acts 4 where Peter and John remain steadfast in peaching the gospel in face of the Sanhedrin (government) in a statement that modern pastors should have been bold in worship during Covid. The sermon ends with an eccentric prayer over those who suffered from depression and suicidal thoughts.
Though there are theological concerns surrounding Feucht, there is no overt heresy in his preaching. (We're back.
A welcome and long awaited conclusion from the author. Perhaps the author should have led with this statement.)
Within the church, there is debate surrounding the nature of demonic possession and exorcism, which is a bold attestation for any man to claim in a sermon. After all, the exorcism in India could have happened, or it could be fabricated. Neither video depicted a gospel presentation during his sermons. This is not to claim the gospel was not presented, but just that Feucht is not shown giving a thorough presentation. Nevertheless, he does touch on salient cultural issues and points to Jesus and the Church as the light and the solution. (This is the key concession. Almost everything else is secondary if the man is placing Jesus front and center.)
Current Trajectory
In researching Feucht, he presents an interesting case study as wolves hardly improve over time. Others might rightfully point out Feucht’s previous grave soaking incident in which he, with his son, practiced “impartation” at the grave of Charles Finney. However, this was 2013. During that time, Feucht did advocate impartation and other Bethel practices. (We have no defense of "grave sucking," if indeed this was what Feucht was doing. Such an activity would be creepy, indeed.
However, the author's quibble with impartation is a missed opportunity to teach. If there is a problem with this, why doesn't he open his Bible and explain what is wrong and what is the proper biblical view?)
In 2015, Feucht tweeted that “There is absolutely no substitute for time spent in His presence. No self-help book or “impartation prayer” can dig for you that well.” Although inconclusive, this could reflect a shift in theology away from the most egregious of occultic heresies of Bethel. (Which are?)
For purpose of analysis, the scope must focus on recent years.
It can be speculated that he has an upward trajectory in recent years as he has become independent of Bethel, possibly receding back into his Assemblies of God roots. (Or maybe he never had the supposed errors of Bethel. Or maybe he's growing in faith, maturity, and understanding. Or maybe the author is misunderstanding Bethel. In any case, there is no need to suggest Feucht is "receding," whatever that means.
It can be speculated that he has an upward trajectory in recent years as he has become independent of Bethel, possibly receding back into his Assemblies of God roots. (Or maybe he never had the supposed errors of Bethel. Or maybe he's growing in faith, maturity, and understanding. Or maybe the author is misunderstanding Bethel. In any case, there is no need to suggest Feucht is "receding," whatever that means.
Further, the author's presentation of Feucht's activities and beliefs seem to contradict the author's narrative at every point. So we would wonder, when does Feucht get a pass on orthodoxy?)
Undoubtedly, he has taken up a more politically and socially active mantel. However, many of the warning signs and red flags remain evident, even though they are not as pervasive as they were when he was more affiliated with Bethel. Following the death of Beni Johnson, Bill Johnson’s wife, he did attend the funeral (How horrible. Why would Feucht do such an awful thing as attend a funeral of a friend?)
and has occasionally tweeted quotes from Bill Johnson, so this association is still ongoing. (Johnson has probably said some insightful, biblical things at times...)
He has called out various apostacies in Woke Preacher Clips fashion, reposting content of mainline apostate churches promoting woke culture. Ironically, he even retweeted Protestia, who is highly critical of Feucht. He has called out pastors who function as “life coaches” who do not address pressing cultural issues yet there is a cognitive dissonance to the bad theologies of various mega-churches like Bethel and Hillsong, the latter of which is woke on race and weak on abortion, contrary to Feucht’s politics. (This seems to be a recurring theme with the author. Apparently Feucht is either fully on board with everything done by or taught by other churches or groups when he speaks favorably about them, or he needs to abandon them or ignore them.
He has called out various apostacies in Woke Preacher Clips fashion, reposting content of mainline apostate churches promoting woke culture. Ironically, he even retweeted Protestia, who is highly critical of Feucht. He has called out pastors who function as “life coaches” who do not address pressing cultural issues yet there is a cognitive dissonance to the bad theologies of various mega-churches like Bethel and Hillsong, the latter of which is woke on race and weak on abortion, contrary to Feucht’s politics. (This seems to be a recurring theme with the author. Apparently Feucht is either fully on board with everything done by or taught by other churches or groups when he speaks favorably about them, or he needs to abandon them or ignore them.
However, we would suggest there is some sort of space in between. Bethel or Hillsong might be doing some egregious things. They might be in error. There are probably issues.
But that doesn't speak to their salvation status. It doesn't speak to the fruit they might be bearing. It doesn't speak to authentic faith.
So the problem might not be these churches, it may be an issue of the author raising every jot and tittle of doctrine to preeminence to the exclusion of all other factors.
For people like the author, when any doctrinal line is crossed by one of these churches, it must be a false church or led by a false teacher. The simple fact of the matter is that charismatic beliefs are not primary doctrines. NAR dominionists are not necessarily cultists. 24-7 prayer and worship is not necessarily demonic.)
One would hope he comes to realize these false teachings and repents of his numerology. When it comes to Feucht’s recent sermons, they do not mirror the heretical teachings of Bethel despite his personal associations.
Conclusion
Even on the right, many Christian figures are shills or false teachers, and not every false teacher can be sorted out by litmus testing on social issues. Just because a pastor is on the right or is pro-life and anti-lockdown does not make them theologically orthodox. At a minimum, there is a demonstrable pattern of sin in new-age, occultic practices. While we did not endeavor to conclude his state of salvation, Feucht has, tragically, been discipled by false teaching and should be viewed with extreme caution, or avoided outright.
It should be viewed with great shame that the churches who stood out the boldest against Covid tyranny and subsequent “vaccines” were in theologically charismatic or even outright apostate camps. Good theology meant nothing when Caesar proclaimed himself head over the church and all areas of life. At best, Sean Feucht has horrendous theology and dangerous tendencies, yet he stood up when the church closed down. At worst, he’s tickling our ears in a creative way.
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