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Divine Feminine Spirituality and the False Promise of Empowerment
Author: Dave Jenkins
Show: Contending for the Word
Show Summary
Modern culture increasingly presents spirituality as empowerment, self-discovery, and divine feminine awakening. But behind much of that language is a spiritual deception that leads people away from Christ.
In this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins is joined by Doreen Virtue to discuss goddess spirituality, New Age deception, counterfeit empowerment, and why biblical discernment matters in a confused age.
This conversation explains why divine feminine spirituality is growing, how New Age teachings distort the gospel, why false spirituality appeals to hurting people, and why true freedom is found only in Jesus Christ.
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Episode Notes
In this episode, Dave and Doreen discuss the growing influence of divine feminine spirituality, goddess worship, manifestation practices, New Age deception, emotionalism, feminism, and counterfeit spirituality.
They also explain why Christians must compare every spiritual claim to Scripture, remain grounded in the authority and sufficiency of God’s Word, and lovingly call people away from deception and to the real Jesus revealed in the Bible.
Key Themes
- Divine feminine spirituality and goddess worship
- The false promise of empowerment apart from Christ
- New Age deception and counterfeit spirituality
- Why emotionalism cannot replace biblical truth
- The danger of self-worship and secret wisdom
- The real Jesus revealed in Scripture
- How Christians can respond with truth and compassion
Key Scriptures
- John 14:6
- Colossians 2:8
- Genesis 3:1–7
- Deuteronomy 18:9–14
- 2 Corinthians 11:14
Call to Action
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You can also get Dave Jenkins’ book, The War of the Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind, here: The War of the Worldviews.
Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
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When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
