Podcast · Sep 13, 2025

In The Name Of

Acts 19 isn’t just a bizarre episode with demonic backlash — it’s a wake-up call to a generation chasing performance without presence. When the Sons of Sceva tried to use the name of Jesus like a formula — “whom Paul preaches” — they found out the hard way that heaven doesn’t honor borrowed authority. Hell doesn't tremble at imitation. And heaven doesn’t endorse ambition dressed up as anointing. This isn’t just a cautionary tale — it’s a confrontation. God is still drawing a line between those who know about Jesus and those who walk with Him. This is about character, not charisma. Intimacy, not image. Authority, not aesthetics. This episode is for anyone tempted to build a platform without building a prayer life. It’s a reminder that the enemy doesn’t fear your talent — he fears your surrender. We talk about: - Why Acts 19 is a mirror for a generation seeking power without purity- How spiritual authority flows from proximity, not performance - The danger of using God’s name without knowing His nature - Why imitation Christianity collapses under spiritual pressure - What it really means to be recognized in hell — and known in heaven If you’ve been chasing influence more than intimacy — this Word is for you. Because demons still ask: “Jesus I know. Paul I recognize. But who are you?” Because authority can’t be manufactured — it has to be cultivated. Because the Kingdom isn’t built by hype, but by holiness. Let your name be known — not on earth first, but in heaven. Connect: +918861598674 | Instagram: ⁠⁠@dave.dsouza My Father → ⁠⁠https://apostlepriji.com/ Daily Strength → ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7wm4Bikj36qlJNVECoFFF8 Hisnearness Church (Bangalore) → ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5NVzWp9ytMb9cmarPCKywb