The Hammer & Tulip Podcast

Toronto + Lakeland // Movements that Shaped the NAR

It is difficult to overstate the importance of the Toronto Blessing in the development and spread of NAR/Latter Rain theology and practice. Most if not all charismatic churches in the west have been impacted by what happened in Toronto in 1994 - but how did this movement get started and who were the key players? We also take a sideways glance at the Lakeland revival of 2008, a revival that showed the global prominence of the NAR and also it's weakness for destructive leaders.

The Rotten Roots of the NAR // The Word of Faith Movement

The New Apostolic Reformation is eating the Charismatic Church alive. Doctrines such as the restoration of the governing offices of Apostle and Prophet are more or less taken for granted in the charismatic church today - but what about the influence of the word of faith movement? Where did it come from and what influence does it have on the NAR and the charismatic movement if any? We discuss.

The Rotten Roots of the NAR // William Branham and the Latter Rain Movement

The NAR (new apostolic reformation) is taking the charismatic church by storm. New Apostles and Prophets carrying fresh revelation, worship services featuring ecstatic worship, 'fire-tunnels' and impartation sessions are becoming the norm in the west. Gareth and Graham explore the historic roots of the movement beginning with a look back at William Branham and the Latter Rain movement.

Evangelicalism Divided // Ep3 - Big Eva: The Rise of Image Conscious Evangelicalism

In the final instalment of our mini series on the fracturing of Evangelicalism in the last century we contrast the great evangelical preachers of the Great Awakening in the 18th century with the modern day 'Big Eva' church.

Evangelicalism Divided // Ep2 - A New Evangelicalism

Using Iain Murray's book, Evangelicalism Divided as a guide we look into the events that have shaped modern evangelicalism in the west today. In episode 2 we focus in on some of the big players on the UK evangelical scene in the mid 20th century.