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Episode Summary
New Age deception does not always present itself through obviously occult language. It often borrows Christian terminology, quotes Bible verses, and speaks positively about Jesus while quietly redefining biblical truth.In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Doreen Virtue explains how New Age teachers use promises of healing, prosperity, relationships, success, and spiritual peace to attract people. These teachings may sound encouraging, but they frequently remove Scripture from its context and direct people toward self-glory rather than the glory of God.Doreen also explains why Christians should ask an essential question when evaluating any spiritual teacher, healer, or practice: Who is Jesus? New Age teachers may describe Jesus as an enlightened human being, a universal spiritual guide, or an example of “Christ consciousness,” but these descriptions deny the biblical identity and saving work of Jesus Christ.Christians must test every spiritual claim, experience, and teaching according to the written Word of God. True and lasting peace cannot be found by looking within ourselves. It is found only in the biblical Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.Listen
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Episode Highlights
- New Age teachers frequently borrow Christian language and Bible verses.
- False spiritual teachings often promise healing, prosperity, relationships, and success.
- Scripture must be interpreted according to its proper biblical context.
- A teacher’s view of Jesus reveals whether the teaching is truly Christian.
- “Christ consciousness” presents a counterfeit Christ rather than the Jesus of Scripture.
- New Age spirituality directs people inward and gives glory to the self.
- Christians must compare every spiritual claim with the Word of God.
- True and lasting peace is found only in Jesus Christ.
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Doreen Virtue holds a Master’s degree in Biblical & Theological Studies with highest honors from Western Seminary (56 units / 2021), and an MA in Counseling Psychology from Chapman University. Prior to being saved by God‘s grace and mercy in 2017, Doreen was a psychotherapist specializing in women’s issues, rated in the top 15 most influential living spiritual teachers by Watkins, and the top selling new age author in the world. She was born and raised in new thought churches which she attended for 33 years, before segueing to new age and Wicca in 1991 while touring with a mind-body-spirit conference organization. Before her salvation, Doreen frequently appeared on Oprah, CNN, The View, Coast to Coast and other liberal secular media. After the Holy Spirit convicted her of her sins, while she read Deuteronomy 18:10-12, Doreen repented and gave her life to Jesus as her Lord and Savior. Doreen has been helping professing Christians to identify and avoid new age and new thought deception. Doreen volunteers in discipling women who’ve been saved out of New Age in a private Facebook group. Doreen was a speaker at the Answers in Genesis 2025 women’s conference at the Ark Encounter. She has been featured on American Gospel 3, American Gospel TV, Daily Wire, Moody Radio, Spillover, Christianity Today, Cultish, New York Magazine, Spiritual Counterfeits Project, Servants of Grace, and other Christian media.
