Todd Bentley: The Revival That Had 17 Apostles… and Still Collapsed

SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ON PATREON Help us continue producing in-depth videos on charismatic history, theology, and church culture. You’ll also get access to bonus videos, behind-the-scenes content, research notes, and more! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DonaldShrode?... In 2008, Todd Bentley became the face of the Lakeland Revival, one of the most controversial healing revivals in modern charismatic history. Hundreds of thousands reportedly attended. Extraordinary miracles were being claimed. And seventeen prominent charismatic leaders gathered to publicly commission Bentley, including Bill Johnson, John Arnott, Peter Wagner, and Rick Joyner. Seven weeks later, everything was falling apart. But the story didn’t end there. In this episode of our revival series, we examine the rise and fall of the Lakeland Revival, the extraordinary healing claims, the controversy surrounding Todd Bentley, and the charismatic leaders who publicly endorsed him. We also explore Bentley’s restoration, the 2020 investigation into allegations of misconduct, and why he continued receiving ministry platforms years after Lakeland ended. As a charismatic Christian, I believe in healing, spiritual gifts, and genuine revival. But I also believe we need to be honest about our history. How did a revival surrounded by so much spiritual authority end up falling apart? And what does this story teach us about accountability in the church? Join me as we examine the history of Todd Bentley and the Lakeland Revival of 2008. 👇 Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Were you following Lakeland when it happened? TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 01:20 Historical Context 03:24 Toronto to Lakeland 04:55 Bentley's Background 07:14 The Lakeland Revival 09:49 Media Investigations 14:27 Controversial Teachings 16:57 Apostolic Commissioning 24:45 Revival Collapse 27:51 The Restoration Process 34:19 The 2020 Investigation 39:45 Bethel's Policy Statement 46:34 Concluding Thoughts 📚 SOURCES & FURTHER READING Peter Wagner — The Lakeland Apostolic Findings https://www.charismanews.com/us/37951... Bill Johnson — Update on Todd Bentley (2011) https://publications.morningstarminis... ABC Nightline — Investigation of the Lakeland Revival (2008) https://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/Fait... J. Lee Grady — The Tragic Scandal of Greasy Grace (2009) https://mycharisma.com/spiritled-livi... Rick Joyner — Response to Lee Grady https://mycharisma.com/uncategorized/... Christian Research Institute — Todd Bentley’s Violent Outbursts https://www.equip.org/hank_speaks_out... Christianity Today — Investigation Finds Todd Bentley Unfit for Ministry (2020) https://www.christianitytoday.com/new... The Roys Report — MorningStar Platforms Todd Bentley (2025) https://roysreport.com/morningstar-mi... #ToddBentley #LakelandRevival #CharismaticChristianity #BillJohnson #churchhistory