The Melissa Dougherty Podcast

Confronting Some of the Best Arguments FOR the Enneagram

A while ago, I put out a post asking Christians for their arguments FOR the enneagram. I was grateful that so many were comfortable sharing their perspective, even though many would disagree. I asked my friend Alexa Cramer, who is with Mama Bear Apologetics, to come on and help address these arguments. Timestamps: 03:08: What is the Enneagram, the “True Self” vs. the “False Self,” why Richard Rohr is associated with the Enneagram, and the Origins. 15:50: Argument #1- There’s some hypocrisy here. Why do Christians condemn the Enneagram for its alleged occult roots but not chiropractic care, despite its founder’s spiritualist beliefs? 18:37: Argument #2- Intent matters. The Enneagram isn’t inherently wrong because of its origins, despite similar concerns being overlooked in wedding traditions. 20:52: We can redeem it. 22:37: It’s a personality test just like Myers Briggs. 26:13: The Enneagram is a Gospel tool. I’m a believer because of the Enneagram. 33:19: The Enneagram is a tool that highlights our need for God's grace and helps us align with the gospel, rather than encouraging sin. 35:38: The Ennegram is a communal tool that can be adapted as we please. 37:33: A random question I had for Alexa. 42:45: Richard Rohr is a heretic, sure, but the Enneagram is supported by reputable scientific studies. 46:35: It’s basically a psychology tool. It helps you understand who you are. If Christians go to therapists, then they are engaged in psychology. The Enneagram is no different on this level. 48:25: It’s no different than knowing your love language. 50:07: The Enneagram helped save my marriage. 52:31: Of all the personality tests, the Enneagram has helped me the most. It focuses on the internal. 01:06:24: Another question I have for Alexa 👉My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/ 💡Order Happy Lies: ● Barnes and Noble: https://tinyurl.com/h3yb2vmz ● Audible: https://tinyurl.com/4b8j88vp ● Christianbook: https://tinyurl.com/msvjxt2e ● Amazon: https://amzn.to/46XmuZO ●Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/ ●Instagram: @melissaldougherty ●Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77 ●My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/

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Can God Change? This Argument Says No... And It’s Powerful

I talked with seminary professor Dr. Brian Huffling about the nature of God. This is the best argument I've heard for why God cannot change or progress, and I hope it convinces you, too. This is the attribute of God called "Immutability." We also discuss what it means that God is separate from us, combating the New Age/New Thought belief of Oneness or Non-Duality. Not only does your belief about whether God changes have theological consequences, but it also has moral ones. A God who changes can't be God OR good. Timestamps: 00:00- Who is Dr. Huffling? 05:02- What is Monism and Non-Duality? 08:22- What is Pantheism vs. Panentheism? 14:15- What does it mean that God is “Pure Act”? 24:05- What are some attributes of God that fit this description? 30:03- What does “metaphysical” mean? 33:01- If God cannot change, then how did He “add” a human nature in Jesus? If God “became” a human, isn’t that a change? 39:52- What does it mean that God is “separate” from humanity? 47:18- Defining some scriptures in light of what we’ve discussed. 52:47- But… isn’t philosophy empty and “bad”? 👉My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/ 💡Order Happy Lies: ● Barnes and Noble: https://tinyurl.com/h3yb2vmz ● Audible: https://tinyurl.com/4b8j88vp ● Christianbook: https://tinyurl.com/msvjxt2e ● Amazon: https://amzn.to/46XmuZO Dr. Huffling's Info: Website: https://brianhuffling.com/ Dr. Huffling's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@classicaltheology Southern Evangelical Seminary: https://ses.edu/people/dr-brian-huffling/ ●Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/ ●Instagram: @melissaldougherty ●Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77 ●My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/

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The Controversial Origins of the Word of Faith Movement

Where did the Word of Faith movement (and its teachings) come from? I sit down with Dr. Robert Bowman Jr., whose book on the Word of Faith movement helped shape my own research for my chapter on the New Thought teachings infused in the Word of Faith movement. We discuss the tangled origins, its early teachers, and the controversial connection between E.W. Kenyon and Kenneth Hagin. I ask him about the influence of New Thought, particularly in areas like positive confession, prosperity, divine healing, and the belief in human divinity, and whether my conclusions hold up. 👉My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/ 💡Want to know more about this "New Thought" thing? Order Happy Lies: ● Barnes and Noble: https://tinyurl.com/h3yb2vmz ● Audible: https://tinyurl.com/4b8j88vp ● Christianbook: https://tinyurl.com/msvjxt2e ● Amazon: https://amzn.to/46XmuZO 👀WATCH👀: ● My visit to a Kenneth Copeland convention: https://youtu.be/LtAkbxl1XU0 ● Leaving the Prosperity Gospel: https://youtu.be/ttPCkc1QZVA ● Apostles, Prophets and the Word of Faith: https://youtu.be/xbuhp6XdegY 📚RESOURCES FROM THE VIDEO📚: ● Putting Jesus in His Place: https://amzn.to/43XVauJ ● The Incarnate Christ and His Critics: https://amzn.to/42hqa7H ● Dr. Bowman's Ministry Website: https://irr.org/ ● Other recommended resources: https://www.amazon.com/shop/melissadougherty 📲FOLLOW📲: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/ Instagram: @melissaldougherty TwiX: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77 💡SEMINARY💡: Looking for a solid theological education? Look at Southern Evangelical Seminary: https://ses.edu/melissa/ 🤗SUPPORT🤗: If you are led: https://paypal.me/MelissaDougherty77 ●Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/ ●Instagram: @melissaldougherty ●Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77 ●My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/

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Christian Review of the #1 Best-Selling Self-Help Book of 2025

I wanted to read The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins and offer a Christian perspective on it. In this video, I’ll share what I agree with, what I disagree with, and how it all aligns (or doesn’t) with a biblical worldview. But as I’m learning, it’s never quite that simple. Much like my deep dive into Napoleon Hill, I ended up stumbling into some unexpected controversy with this book, even though that wasn’t my intention. Yet, here we are. I hope to give a fair assessment of this controversy. This isn’t a deep dive into Mel Robbins herself, just an honest Christian review of her latest book. I always aim to be as fair and thorough as necessary, which sometimes means the videos end up being a bit longer. It takes many hours of reading, note-taking, and preparation to put something like this together, but my goal is to give you the most accurate and thoughtful insight I can. I hope you find it helpful. Timestamps: 00:00- Who is Mel Robbins, and what to expect in this book review. 05:17- Chapter summary of “The Let Them Theory.” 20:46- What I liked/positives 33:37-What I disliked/concerns 52:13- The bigger CORE issue. 1:09:19- The Controversy 1:34:25- Conclusion 👉My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/ 💡Want to know more about this "New Thought" thing? Order Happy Lies: ● Barnes and Noble: https://tinyurl.com/h3yb2vmz ● Audible: https://tinyurl.com/4b8j88vp ● Christianbook: https://tinyurl.com/msvjxt2e ● Amazon: https://amzn.to/46XmuZO Other book recommendations on this topic: ● Neil T Anderson- Freedom from Fear: Overcoming Worry and Anxiety, ● Elisabeth Elliot- Keep a Quiet Heart, Suffering is Never for Nothing ● Edward T Welch- A Small Book for the Anxious Heart, Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave ● Braxton Hunter- Death is a Doorway ● Henry Cloud- Boundaries, Necessary Endings 👀WATCH👀: ● Oprah is NOT a New Ager: https://youtu.be/9-6KF2E-F_QThe Gentle Rebel video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ_xip3l1io&t=26s https://the-haven.co/let-them-theory/ ● Mel Robbins and Plagiarism - https://sagejustice.substack.com/p/me... ● Can Mel Robbins Trademark Your Words? - https://sagejustice.substack.com/p/ca... ● Trademark - https://tsdr.uspto.gov/documentviewer... ● Cassie Phillips Follow up FB Post - https://www.facebook.com/cassie.sturgill/posts/pfbid0R2A3jEJr9d9uuNxH6JxiZ33tsjS3XdFY9KNAM12y8XvWVxRUuiqV6Vx69EAS2NELl ● Cassie Phillips Original FB post: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/12GCHnndRVF/ 📚RESOURCES📚: https://www.amazon.com/shop/melissadougherty 📲FOLLOW📲: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/ Instagram: @melissaldougherty TwiX: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77 💡SEMINARY💡: Looking for a solid theological education? Look at Southern Evangelical Seminary: https://ses.edu/melissa/ 🤗SUPPORT🤗: If you are led: https://paypal.me/MelissaDougherty77 ●Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/ ●Instagram: @melissaldougherty ●Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77 ●My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/

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She Thought Christianity Was a Joke—Until This Happened.

Laura was deep into the New Age for years—crystals, tarot, and talking to spirits. She genuinely thought she was on a path of light and love. She saw Christianity as outdated, something for people who just hadn’t “evolved” spiritually yet. But then everything changed one night when she had a terrifying dream that flipped her entire worldview upside down. She realized she was caught up in something far darker than she ever imagined. What followed was a journey she never expected. She also shares one of the most compelling explanations I've heard so far for why Christians shouldn't practice yoga. 👉My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/ ●Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/ ●Instagram: @melissaldougherty ●Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77 ●My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/

They Called Him a Fascist. But Do They Even Know What It Means?|With Dr. Bernard Mauser

I don’t think most people have the slightest idea what they mean when they accuse someone of being a fascist. There's only one man I could think of in the midst of all of this who I thought would be able to speak into this with clarity and wisdom. And that is my professor from Southern Evangelical Seminary, Dr. Bernard Mauser. What actually *is* fascism? What are some of the ironies with this accusation? What part does free speech play? There’s so much more to know about this, but I’m hoping this will give a broader perspective on the *real* hate that killed an innocent man, a brother in Christ, and a father. There is so much more to this conversation, but I did my best to give you some good information. Sorry for the choppy intro. I had to collect myself a few times. My Seminary Professors: ●Dr. Mauser's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCdYXyhX92JYfPpxU-gAiDjQ ●Dr. Winstead YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCmGJlcwNscGsfLWXfAz7BnQ ●Dr. Bridges YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC6O-hN1LXYchZSREBaIWNJA ●Dr. Brian Huffling: https://youtube.com/@classicaltheology?si=P7lkOruNgAIcEUYN Resources Related to this Video: ●Debunking the ridiculous conspiracy about Frank Turek: https://youtu.be/9qRKcviiQuE?si=VzO7C-66Id9tzkex ●Frank’s video discussing Charlie’s last moments and witnessing his murder. (Grab some tissues): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVaxvKtw5NQ&t=4386s (Already downloaded.) ●My video with Frank on Legislating Morality: https://youtu.be/hm8XATyNcsk and https://youtu.be/yKF69zFxrSI ●JP Sears' input on free speech and Jimmy Kimmel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reBQVJjaIPE ●My video with Greg Koukl on free speech: https://youtu.be/lXSyB3NW7Dc ●The biggest lies told about Charlie Kirk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N14ywRyTWVI 👉My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/ ●Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/ ●Instagram: @melissaldougherty ●Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77 ●My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/

The 10 Most Illogical Arguments in Politics, Culture, and Religion

In a world where emotion often wins over reason, we want to know how to think well. I invited the smartest person I know when it comes to critical thinking, Kathy Gibbens, to join me on my channel and unpack 10 of the most common logical fallacies influencing everything from faith and relationships to politics. Kathy’s website: https://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/ Critical Thinking Quiz: https://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz 👉My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/ ●Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/ ●Instagram: @melissaldougherty ●Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77 ●My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/

The Conspiracy Mind Virus That Explains Everything:The Woke Right

Have you ever seen an ideology that is so out there, so evil, dangerous, and just absolutely wild, and think… there's NO way that people are going to believe this, because it's just so insane and untethered from reality? No, I’m not talking about the Woke Left. I’m talking about the Woke Right. Or as some have appropriately put it: The Woke “Reich.” In my longest interview yet, I brought on my friend Will Spencer, a former New Ager who was also pulled into this world of woke-right propaganda. To understand the woke right, you have to understand that their worldview begins with: “the Jews are to blame for everything, and the Post World War 2 consensus is nothing more than a massive cover-up designed to protect them.” From there, every modern problem becomes a conspiracy: media, banks, academia, culture, medicine, even Pearl Harbor and 9/11. And yes… even the murder of Charlie Kirk. Some people will watch this and immediately decide I’m the enemy. But this needs to be exposed. Timestamps: 06:07- How I stumbled upon this. 07:48- Unfortunately, I have to introduce you to Nick Fuentes here. (Warning: some inappropriate clips are shown here, but people need to see who this boy-man is who is being platformed and praised.) 15:24- Defining terms. 20:49- a crucial key to understanding this worldview: Blame the Jews. 22:33- A risk I’m taking. 25:40- Beginning of interview 38:16- How Will ended up writing his viral Neo-Nazi article. 42:47- Why the New Age world can open people up to conspiracy. 45:38- HoIocaust denialism is very old, how it flourished in the backrooms of the internet. 1:06:09- How did the rise of the progressive Woke Left give rise to the Woke Right? 1:12:34- “Post World War 2 consensus” 1:21:40- How does the Woke Right explain this “grand conspiracy” that “the Jews” are at fault for virtually all the societal issues we have? 1:27:04- a CORE feature of the Woke Right: Conspiracy. 1:40:50- Common slogans in the Woke Right. 1:44:54- “Christian Nationalism” slogan. 1:49:36-“America First” slogan. 01:51:36- “Christ is King” slogan 1:55:21- How the Woke Right views Jesus 2:01:47- The “just asking questions” slogan. 2:07:30- “No enemies to the right.” 2:11:01- The Woke Right feature of “Vibes” and “Intuition.” 2:13:41- Christian Nationalism. 2:30:15- Israel as a government 2:34:40- How Candace Owens’ hatred for the Jews made them responsible for themurder of Charlie Kirk. 2:36:53- China is a MUCH bigger issue than Israel. 2:42:35- How the hyper-focus on the Jews has given cover to the progressive left’s lunacy. 2:44:48- Kanye West. 2:48:02- Nick Fuentes. 2:49:16- Tucker Carlson 3:00:57- Candace Owens 3:02:22- Andrew Tate 3:07:29- loyalty through blackmail 3:11:10- Joel Webbon 3:16:00- The Woke Right and Islam partner over shared hatred for the Jews:“The enemy of my enemy is my friend.” ●Will's Viral Article: https://christoverall.com/article/longform/the-dangerous-secret-your-young-men-are-keeping-neo-nazi-thought-has-entered-the-church/ ●Substack post with additional resources: https://www.willspencer.blog/p/defeating-holocaust-denialism ●Seth Dillon’s article: https://www.thefp.com/p/the-foolishness-of-no-enemies-to-the-right?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_source=twitter ●How the Woke Left Created the Woke Right: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXcd_3JhYFM ●Share the Arrows backlash: https://youtu.be/sC9ZqJuGaZU?si=BRXH0dbY8NREpq8B ●My favorite interview Will has done on the Woke Right: https://youtu.be/O6YyMqa0fDU?si=KRBTrfEZlSbhhF3V ●Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/ ●Instagram: @melissaldougherty ●Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77 ●My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/

What Made Her Leave the Prosperity Gospel Behind

There always seem to be two common enemies of the prosperity gospel: Scripture and critical thinking. False teachers want to keep you away from both of them. Tytus Jones shares her story of how she used both critical thinking and scripture to see through the deception of the prosperity gospel... and more. 👉My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/ 💡Order Happy Lies: ● Barnes and Noble: https://tinyurl.com/h3yb2vmz ● Audible: https://tinyurl.com/4b8j88vp ● Christianbook: https://tinyurl.com/msvjxt2e ● Amazon: https://amzn.to/46XmuZO MENTIONS FROM VIDEO: Books: ● Tactics by Greg Koukl: https://amzn.to/4faddAw ● I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist by Frank Turek: https://amzn.to/4fiDIn9 ● Critical Dilemma by Pat Sawyer and Neil Shenvi: https://amzn.to/3YDV9t5 ● Walking in Unity by Monique Ducson and Krista Bontrager: https://amzn.to/3YDV9t5 👀WATCH👀: ● Tytus Jones Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TytusJones ● Vocab Malone channel: https://www.youtube.com/@VocabMalone 📚RESOURCES📚: https://www.amazon.com/shop/melissadougherty 📲FOLLOW📲: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/ Instagram: @melissaldougherty TwiX: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77 💡SEMINARY💡: Looking for a solid theological education? Look at Southern Evangelical Seminary: https://ses.edu/melissa/ 🤗SUPPORT🤗: If you are led: https://paypal.me/MelissaDougherty77 ●Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/ ●Instagram: @melissaldougherty ●Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77 ●My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/

Re-Examining my Conversation with a Muslim|With David Wood

I recently released a video of a conversation I had on the street with Abdullah, a very kind Muslim. There were some things I did okay, but I think there was a lot I could've done better. So I invited my buddy David Wood on to analyze the conversation. It was fun, fascinating, and informative. Anytime I can learn how to go from mediocre to very okay, I'm here for it. If you don't know who David Wood is, he's been studying the topic of Islam for many years and I would consider him an expert in this area. His testimony and channel are here: ●David's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ @apologeticsroadshow ●His Testimony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb2ggj9mKM0&t=1440s 👉My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/ 💡Order Happy Lies: ● Barnes and Noble: https://tinyurl.com/h3yb2vmz ● Audible: https://tinyurl.com/4b8j88vp ● Christianbook: https://tinyurl.com/msvjxt2e ● Amazon: https://amzn.to/46XmuZO 👀WATCH👀: ●My Other Street Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLvfK83TeHUuM1dpJkOSSNHo7VQ3j3cK4 ●Who Pays for Your Sins in Islam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHICmNxMvLk ●Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/ ●Instagram: @melissaldougherty ●Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77 ●My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/

Bizarre Channeled Spirits, Jesus, & Truth: A Biblical Perspective on Aaron Abke's Teachings.

Aaron Abke. If you don't know the name (or how to pronounce it), I assure you that you've heard the concepts: manifestation, I AM affirmations, Christ consciousness, nonduality, the false and true self, reincarnation, channeled teachings, and much more. He has a growing platform and speaks with great confidence about the Bible, Christianity, and Jesus, but in a way that historic Christianity would label as blasphemous. He came onto my radar a few months ago when some of you sent me some of his material, some of which made it into this video. You could tell something was off, but wanted clarity as to why. This video is my attempt to bring clarity to that confusion. In this video, I’ll break down some of Aaron’s core beliefs, highlight their influences, and compare them to biblical Christianity. I’ll also include clips from his content and his recent debate with Wesley Huff to provide a clearer picture of what he teaches. This is not a personal attack, just what I consider to be an honest examination of his theology through a biblical lens. I want to help Christians, but I'm also making this video in hopes that those who have gotten caught up in these teachings can see a different perspective. Jesus warns about deception. Wouldn't it be nice to know what that deception looks like? Bad theology hurts people and makes them victims of false teaching. And this is bad theology. 💡Want to know more about this "New Thought: thing? Order Happy Lies: ● Barnes and Noble: https://tinyurl.com/h3yb2vmz ● Audible: https://tinyurl.com/4b8j88vp ● Christianbook: https://tinyurl.com/msvjxt2e ● Amazon: https://amzn.to/46XmuZO 👉My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/ 👀WATCH👀: ●Can We trust the Bible?: https://youtu.be/KkmLCWeORaQ?si=zWg0qxT102TbFVFI ●Is the Bible based on forgeries?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrWZ_e6Q67M ●Wes Explaining the Gospel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVeEBLrb8bM ●Wes and Aaron Debate Part 1: https://youtu.be/LTkp8GqzLF0?si=UGkXJvZKeEULYNXh ●Wes and Aaron Debate Part 2: https://youtu.be/mHyvpBNMECQ?si=ai58mNEb5Op8i1d4 ●Aftermath of Debate in Aaron’s Perspective: https://youtu.be/i_JGbqt7Y74?si=FGDOicVW774n72A_ ●Aftermath of Debate in Stephen’s Perspective: https://youtu.be/HmqLIUwR1Bw?si=PSrc9nzxgscfH3cH ●My Video abourt George janko and Pete Holmes: https://youtu.be/ierBC-BCyD0 📚RESOURCES📚: https://www.amazon.com/shop/melissadougherty 📲FOLLOW📲: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/ Instagram: @melissaldougherty TwiX: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77 💡SEMINARY💡: Looking for a solid theological education? Look at Southern Evangelical Seminary: https://ses.edu/melissa/ 🤗SUPPORT🤗: If you are led: https://paypal.me/MelissaDougherty77 ●Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/ ●Instagram: @melissaldougherty ●Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77 ●My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/

Napoleon Hill Unmasked: Lies, Scams, Cults, and Occult Beliefs

Few books have the potential to put Christians in a theological chokehold, quite like Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. This book is more than just a best-seller. It's the entrepreneur's gospel, the self-help holy grail, the self-improvement manifesto, and, believe it or not, the sacred scripture of a 1930s secret cult. It has influenced millions of people and celebrities all around the world, giving credit to this book and its concepts for changing their lives. There are a lot of very good and true things to say about challenging ourselves to become more motivated and successful. There’s no doubt that Think and Grow Rich contains valuable insights about motivation and success—concepts that have genuinely helped many, including Christians. But is that all there is to this man and this book? Is there more lurking behind these motivational messages? I believe the answer is an emphatic yes. By the end of this video, I hope to convince you of the deeper, more complex reality behind the man and the message. It took me months to put this video together. To prepare, I re-read Think and Grow Rich, watched the film adaptation (yes, that’s a thing), and followed the Napoleon Hill Institute on Instagram, engaging with their content regularly. I dove into Hill’s other works, consumed documentaries and videos about him, and I was also an avid follower of the New Thought beliefs held by Napoleon Hill, so I see him and this book with different eyes. I think it's either crazy or awesome (or both) that you all like staring at a screen, listening to my face talk for over two hours. It takes a LOT of work, sometimes months, to put these videos together. So thanks for being crazy awesome. 👉My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/ ●Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/ ●Instagram: @melissaldougherty ●Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77 ●My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/

Scientology: The Most Bizarre Cult in America

Scientology is an odd religion (If it is even a religion). My friend Lindsey Medenwaldt knows a ridiculously random amount of information about this religion. So, naturally, I couldn't resist luring her onto my channel to spill the tea on all things Scientology. Where did this "religion" come from? What do they believe? And why are so many celebrities a part of the most bizarre cult in America? She's also one of the most wholesome people I've ever met who is way smarter than me. You should go follow her: Lindsey's Website: https://lindseymedenwaldt.com/ MamaBearApologetics: https://mamabearapologetics.com/ Get Lindsey's brilliant book, Bridge Building Apologetics: https://amzn.to/43kKKoK 👉My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/ 💡Order Happy Lies: ● Barnes and Noble: https://tinyurl.com/h3yb2vmz ● Audible: https://tinyurl.com/4b8j88vp ● Christianbook: https://tinyurl.com/msvjxt2e ● Amazon: https://amzn.to/46XmuZO 💡SEMINARY💡: Looking for a solid theological education? Look at Southern Evangelical Seminary: https://ses.edu/melissa/ 🤗SUPPORT🤗: If you are led: https://paypal.me/MelissaDougherty77 ●Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/ ●Instagram: @melissaldougherty ●Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77 ●My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/

Oprah is NOT a New Ager: A Deep Dive.

What do you do with a mega-famous influential billionaire who says she's a Christian... but denies the core beliefs of Christianity? Instead, she believes in the divinity of humanity, the power of affirmations, the ability to speak and think things into existence, and that all religions lead to God and much more. Isn't she a New Ager, then? No. In this video, my goal is to explain why. What is this stealthy spirituality of Oprah Winfrey, and what are people missing? Timestamps: 0:00- Intro 05:03- Part 1: Context, Controversy, and Bio: Who is Oprah Winfrey? 20:37- Part 2: What New Age is... and What it Isn't. 40:04- Part 3: Why Oprah Isn't a New Ager. 1:31:26- Part 4: The "Why" with Biblical Perspective. 1:43:18- Final Thoughts. 👉My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/ 💡Order Happy Lies: ● Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/happy-lies-melissa-dougherty/1145097424 ● Audible: https://tinyurl.com/4b8j88vp ● Christianbook: https://tinyurl.com/msvjxt2e ● Amazon: https://amzn.to/46XmuZO 👀WATCH👀: ●Deep Dive on MLM's: https://youtu.be/tXcqHwi4OaA ●What Drove Me into False Christianity: https://youtu.be/LRQP96DmrIQ ●What About Those Who Never Hear the Gospel?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiyxpE5UBz4&t=10s 📚RESOURCES📚: https://www.amazon.com/shop/melissadougherty 📲FOLLOW📲: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/ Instagram: @melissaldougherty TwiX: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77 💡SEMINARY💡: Looking for a solid theological education? Look at Southern Evangelical Seminary: https://ses.edu/melissa/ 🤗SUPPORT🤗: If you are led: https://paypal.me/MelissaDougherty77 ●Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/ ●Instagram: @melissaldougherty ●Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77 ●My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/

Christian Vs. Oprah: What You Didn’t See in This Controversial Clip.

In this video, I’m taking a deep dive into the episode behind a well-known clip of Oprah that’s been widely shared in Christian circles. It’s sparked a lot of discussion about her beliefs and where they stand in relation to Christianity. But I believe there’s more to this clip than what’s on the surface. I go over the majority of the episode, show what you didn’t see, analyze Oprah and the panel’s beliefs, and explore the spiritual questions raised, giving a lot of commentary on what I would consider to be unrecognized New Thought beliefs. This is not just about Oprah or another "Oprah EXPOSED" video. This is about something bigger—a set of beliefs that isn't going anywhere and I promise you at some point in your Christian walk, you'll be confronted with these arguments and beliefs this panel puts forth. I want you to be equipped. On top of this, I also give some (maybe) unpopular opinions about the interaction between Oprah and an outspoken audience member. I thought this would be a shorter video, but… that just didn’t happen. Even for how long this turned out, I still could have spent another hour (or more) analyzing this episode and the clip in question. 💡Want to know more about this "New Thought" thing? Order Happy Lies: ● Barnes and Noble: https://tinyurl.com/h3yb2vmz ● Audible: https://tinyurl.com/4b8j88vp ● Christianbook: https://tinyurl.com/msvjxt2e ● Amazon: https://amzn.to/46XmuZO 👉My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/ 👀WATCH👀: ●Oprah Deep-Dive: https://youtu.be/9-6KF2E-F_Q ●Are we all Children of God?: https://youtu.be/eJtp233wAsY ●My Story: https://youtu.be/QSVnprFKoVw ●What are the Attributes of God?: https://youtu.be/mAKanZvgn4k ●Why God can’t *just* be all love: https://youtu.be/dq1zWfuVn9Q ●My interview with Lee Strobel about Heaven and NDE’s: https://youtu.be/W3ly-Ju93ng ●The #1 thing that drove me into false Christianity: https://youtu.be/LRQP96DmrIQ Some interviews Sean McDowell did on NDE’s: ●Hellish NDE’s: https://youtu.be/Np0xkfgWqFs?si=R-mm5qaV4BHRFsOy NDE’s from Doctors: ●https://youtu.be/i1QVWr8OKlA?si=Yo3wwpEvmo2KnJvW ●https://youtu.be/i1QVWr8OKlA?si=RQwS1DjniCLYfPYA ●NDE’s and Universalism?: https://youtu.be/vmj77VtvL1E?si=uQi_godmz3Dg8ZdX 📚RESOURCES📚: https://www.amazon.com/shop/melissadougherty 📲FOLLOW📲: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/ Instagram: @melissaldougherty TwiX: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77 💡SEMINARY💡: Looking for a solid theological education? Look at Southern Evangelical Seminary: https://ses.edu/melissa/ 🤗SUPPORT🤗: If you are led: https://paypal.me/MelissaDougherty77 ●Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/ ●Instagram: @melissaldougherty ●Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77 ●My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/

Exposing Genuine and Fake Spiritual Encounters with Dr. Chris Berg

Some Christians will say that for every counterfeit spiritual experience out there, there's an authentic version of it. This is how some odd and bizarre behaviors are explained to be not only biblical but also a display of spiritual power and favor from God. But what if that's not the case and there is more to this? I asked Dr. Berg, an expert on this topic, to come on my channel and talk about this. Dr. Berg's Information: Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@spiritoftruthoutreach7633 His book: https://amzn.to/3zaWugx People can submit their free application to Hartwell School of Divinity to take courses on topics like the New Age Movement and Critical Race Theory: https://hartwelldivinityschool.com/apply/ 👉My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/ 💡Order Happy Lies: ● Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/happy-lies-melissa-dougherty/1145097424 ● Audible: https://tinyurl.com/4b8j88vp ● Christianbook: https://tinyurl.com/msvjxt2e ● Amazon: https://amzn.to/46XmuZO ●Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/ ●Instagram: @melissaldougherty ●Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77 ●My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/

Five Myths About The Bible (And How We Got it.)

There's a lot of strange stuff out there about the Bible. So I interviewed Bible scholar and historian Wesley Huff to give some clarity on this topic. Timestamps: 03:59- Myth #1: The Bible was put together at the Council of Nicaea, where books were taken out. 09:39- Myth #2: The Bible has changed over time, especially with books being taken out, texts changing, and the Catholic Church having a different “Bible” than we do. 32:23- Myth #3: The Roman Catholic Church gave us the Bible. 45:50- Myth #4: The King James Bible is the Best and Most Accurate Bible. 56:51- Myth #5: The Book of Enoch Belongs in the Bible. 👀WATCH👀: ●Which Bible translation is "best?": https://youtu.be/F-88_GXsV9k ●Is the KJV superior?: https://youtu.be/GLZwzY-pBMg ●Cultish Interview about the Book of Enoch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7xgmzGuvfE 👇Info for Wes👇: ●Website: https://www.wesleyhuff.com/ ●Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wesley_huff/ ●YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJX2EazMKUqBQV048px2aoA ●First Episode of "Can I Trust the Bible?": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gm4_ZvIvIj0 ●Apologetics Canada: https://apologeticscanada.com/ ●Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/ ●Instagram: @melissaldougherty ●Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77 ●My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/

Former MLM Leaders Share Why They Left it All.

We're digging deeper into the world of MLMs (Multi-Level Marketing). In this interview, I talk with two former MLM leaders, Kathy and Noble Gibbens, who are absolutely delightful. They were in a well-known MLM for over 20 years and were very successful. So why'd they leave it all? This is a follow-up to my initial MLM video. With as long as this interview was, there was till a LOT more to cover. Both Kathy and Noble have followed up on more thoughts about their experience in their podcast. You can find the info for that below. Social Media Contacts for Kathy and Noble Gibbens: Kathy: www.filteritthroughabraincell.com Episode 237: The 15 Characteristics of an emotionally unhealthy environment: https://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/podcasts/filter-it-through-a-brain-cell/episodes/2148661620 IG: @filteritthroughabraincell Noble: www.eqgangster.com Episode 453: The 15 Qualities of a Toxic Environment: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/453-the-15-qualities-of-a-toxic-environment/id1497445408?i=1000656864419 IG: @thenoblegibbens 👀WATCH👀: ●My Big Video about MLMs: The Controversial World of MLMs... and What Nobody is Talking About: https://youtu.be/tXcqHwi4OaA ●My video about Good Fruit: https://youtu.be/xOH6ayCN_c4 📚RESOURCES📚: https://www.amazon.com/shop/melissadougherty 🤗DONATE🤗: If you are led, consider donating: https://paypal.me/MelissaDougherty77 📲FOLLOW📲: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/ Instagram: @melissaldougherty Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77 My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/ 💡SEMINARY💡: Looking for a solid theological education? Look at Southern Evangelical Seminary: https://ses.edu/melissa/ ●Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/ ●Instagram: @melissaldougherty ●Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77 ●My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/

The Controversial World of MLM's... And What Nobody is Talking About.

We're delving into the world of MLMs (Multi-Level Marketing Companies) and exploring their allure and controversy. And let me tell you... MLMs can be one of the strangest and most intriguing phenomena in the business world. I never intended this video to be as long as it did. But the more research I did, the more I decided that I needed to cover. It took me many, many hours and almost 2 months to do this research. I have yet to see MLMs addressed from a Christian perspective. The *real* fuel for why I did this deep dive has to do with my background in New Thought and what I started noticing hidden within MLMs that needs to be talked about. (And it's not New Age.) I'm calling this the "dirty secret of MLMs." My goal is to approach this with fairness but also firmness. I think there’s generally a lot of (understandable) anger and bitterness with some of the anti-MLM crowd, and I wanted to approach this from a different angle. I made this video with no resentments but with a genuine interest in the topic, your stories, and a love for people and truth. I actually had a really wholesome experience doing this research. ●Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/ ●Instagram: @melissaldougherty ●Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77 ●My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/

Unraveling the Connections between Aliens, Demons, and Christianity|With Dr. Brian Huffling

UFOs and aliens can be a fringe topic that many Christians don't know how to navigate. Surprisingly, there are many academics and theologians that have seriously looked into this from a Christian worldview. In this fascinating interview, I talk to Dr. Brian Huffling about this topic and his surprising conclusions. 👀WATCH👀: ● Subscribe to Dr. Huffling's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@classicaltheology ● Piercing the Cosmic Veil: https://amzn.to/431zhaD ● Dr. Huffling's Website: https://brianhuffling.com/ 📚RESOURCES📚: https://www.amazon.com/shop/melissadougherty ●Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/ ●Instagram: @melissaldougherty ●Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77 ●My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/