With a renewed interest in Bible prophecy over the past decade, there has been an explosion of self-proclaimed “Bible Prophecy Experts” across social media, podcasts, television, and publishing. But has this growing prophecy industry unintentionally created a culture of "new Gnostics" where those claiming “inside information,” “hidden truths,” and “secret knowledge” gain influence, credibility, and devoted followers? And are some modern prophecy teachers flirting with the same dangerous tendencies found in first-century Gnosticism? When speculation masquerades as revelation and sensationalism replaces sound biblical interpretation, the line between truth and spiritual manipulation becomes dangerously blurred. In this provocative episode of the Vintage Truth Podcast, Dr. Jeff Kinley exposes these troubling parallels and explains why biblical prophecy should lead believers to greater discernment and confidence in God's Word—not dependence on self-appointed experts claiming privileged access to prophetic secrets.

Are all Bible Prophecy teachers the same? What distinguishes the solid ones from the "flakey" ones? How should we view those who constantly promote conspiracy theories or sensationalize world events? What does the Word of God say about this? When is it okay to speculate? And how can you know if what they are teaching actually matches up with Scripture's prophetic record? Dr. Jeff explains in this week's episode.

As the Apostle Paul closes out the book of Colossians, he tells us about some unknown fellow laborers in his ministry, as well as one who would eventually bail on him. Through his final words, however, we learn how to be a true ministry partner in our lives today, joining others to multiply our impact for Jesus!

Surrounding Paul on his journeys and in his prison cell were a special small group of faithful friends, a true band of brothers in the faith. They shared some of life's greatest challenges and hardships together. But what made these men so noteworthy as to be mentioned and praised in Scripture. This week's episode from Colossians 4 reveals the answer.

How does God want us to act towards those who don't know Jesus? Is there a standard protocol or specific command we should follow? And how can we know for sure we are representing Christ well to them? Further, how do our words impact this relation-building witness to them? Dr. Jeff explains in this week's program.

One of the greatest struggles in pray is to stay alert and watchful. But watchful for what? And what does being alert in prayer actually mean? What should we be praying about? What did Jesus say about this? And what does Paul tell the Colossians regarding this important matter?

Prayer can seem like such a mystery. And often there is a lot of guilt associated with it, because we feel like we don't pray enough. But what is prayer? When should we pray? How are we to pray? Why do we close our eyes and bow our heads? Is this necessary? Dr. Jeff gives us a fresh perspective on this often misunderstood topic.