In today’s hyper-connected Christian landscape, visibility often invites scrutiny—but for those carrying spiritual authority, it can also invite persecution.
In a new episode of The Encounter Podcast with David Diga Hernandez, Kathryn Krick shared her story of how, as her ministry grew rapidly through public deliverances and mass healings, so did the opposition—much of it coming not from the world, but from fellow believers.
“That was the hardest season of my life,” Krick shared. “I knew there was going to be such a cost to the anointing. I knew that there would be so much attack… but I didn’t know how hard it was going to be, how bad it was going to be, how brothers and sisters in Christ can be.”
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Krick emphasized that the persecution itself did not surprise her—she had long received prophetic words about the calling on her life. What shocked her was the attacks’ intensity and source. “I had been prepared for years,” she said. “I knew my calling. I knew where I was going.” Still, preparation did not lessen the pain of being misunderstood and publicly criticized.
Yet Krick believes that persecution is often a confirmation, not a contradiction, of God’s hand. “Those who carry anointing will be the most persecuted,” she explained, noting that Scripture repeatedly affirms this reality. From Joseph’s betrayal by his brothers to Moses’ rejection by his own people, the Bible reveals a consistent pattern: God’s chosen vessels are often refined through isolation, accusation and endurance.
That refinement, Krick says, came during years of obscurity before revival broke out in her ministry. She described preaching to dwindling crowds—sometimes to only one person, sometimes to no one at all. “People were leaving. People were believing lies about me,” she said. “I was stripped down so much of myself… until I came to the place where all I cared about was God’s will.”
It was that wilderness season, she believes, that sustained her when persecution later intensified. “God prepared me,” Krick said. “That’s why I made it through.”
Krick further described how God built her up during that time. “One thing God encouraged me in during that season,” Krick said, “was that I got to be an example of how to love your enemies and bless those who persecute you.”
Rather than defending herself publicly, Krick chose to remain silent and trust God for vindication. “I don’t need to defend myself,” she said. “God will prove Himself.”
Over time, that vindication became visible.
As Hernandez pointed out, many of the ministries that once criticized Krick faded into obscurity, while her own continued to grow—marked by widespread deliverances and global reach. For her, the fruit speaks louder than controversy.
In an era where social media amplifies both revival and resistance, the testimonies of leaders like Kathryn Krick serve as a sobering reminder: the anointing carries a cost. Yet Scripture assures believers that God uses persecution not to destroy His servants, but to refine them. For those willing to endure the fire, that refining may be the very thing that prepares them for the fullness of their calling.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment.
