From Metro to Mayhem: The Abuse That Followed Revival Culture | Adam Short | Episode 365

John and Adam discuss the hidden roots of modern revival movements through the lens of Adam’s personal journey. Adam shares his early involvement with Metro Christian Fellowship, a church tied to the Kansas City movement, and how its teachings and leadership structures set the foundation for later organizations like IHOPKC. As he traces his steps from Metro to All Nations and into international missions, he reflects on the theological and cultural elements that shaped his worldview—and how those same elements were used to control and harm.

The conversation gradually deepens into Adam’s raw experience of emotional and spiritual hardship while serving in Africa. He recounts being under the authority of a charismatic yet authoritarian leader, facing manipulation and mistreatment. The story explores the global reach of revival culture, the lack of institutional accountability, and the emotional toll of enduring harmful leadership structures. Adam reflects on the long-lasting effects and the difficult road to healing, while John adds insight into similar patterns across revival-driven ministries.

00:00 Introduction
01:25 Kansas City Roots and Charismatic Overlap
07:22 Foundations of Metro Christian Fellowship and All Nations
10:53 Doctrinal Frameworks and Connections to IHOP
14:42 YWAM Influence and Global Mission Strategy
18:34 Power Struggles and Lack of Accountability
21:12 Sent to West Africa as a Missionary
25:04 Unexplained Supernatural Events and Growing Unease
30:02 Rocks Falling from the Sky: A Firsthand Account
35:05 Spiritual Abuse and Psychological Collapse
39:03 Failed Institutional Response and Lasting Trauma
43:04 Predator Returns to Leadership in Kansas City
45:09 Narcissism, Ambition, and Church Corruption
50:01 Struggles with Trust and Finding Healthy Leaders
53:04 The Power of Shared Stories for Healing
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