# The Real Deception: Apostles, Prophets, and NAR?

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Podcast: [The Big Picture with Larry Ragland](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-big-picture-with-larry-ragland-4326305)
Published: 2026-02-03T10:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://larryragland.captivate.fm/episode/the-real-deception-apostles-prophets-and-nar
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## Resource

Jesus warned that the last days would be marked by a great deception so subtle it would nearly deceive the elect. In this episode of The Big Picture audio podcast, we confront what that deception really looks like inside the Church and why so many believers are being spiritually disarmed rather than equipped. This teaching exposes how partial truth, fear-driven theology, and the rejection of God’s full design for equipping the Church leave believers vulnerable to deception. Scripture shows that God established clear patterns for maturity, discernment, and spiritual clarity, yet many have been taught to distrust the very gifts meant to prepare them for this hour. The result is not holiness, but confusion. An unequipped Church is easy to distract. A grounded Church is difficult to deceive. Don’t forget to get your FREE gift from me at https://www.larryragland.com/free/ and also leave your prayer request. To connect with us, partner with us, or contact us, go to https://www.larryragland.com/ Register now for the Big Picture Prophecy Conference at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/solidrockchurch/1968105 Join us on the Big Picture Israel Tour at https://www.larryragland.com/events/the-big-picture-israel-tour/ Protect your home with EMP Shield at https://www.empshield.com/?ref=larryragland To mail your support, send to Larry Ragland Ministries, 5052 Pinson Valley Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35215 Other ways to give include Cash App at https://cash.app/$TheLarryRagland and PayPal at https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4XNDHYEKJRNRG

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