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Author: Doreen Virtue
Date: January 14, 2026
True Peace vs. Counterfeit Calm, Finding the Prince of Peace in Christ
Show Summary
Topic: The difference between New Age “calm” and the supernatural peace found only in Jesus Christ.
In this episode, Doreen Virtue explains how many women chase peace through yoga, meditation, and New Age practices, only to find a temporary calm that never satisfies. True peace is not found in mind-control techniques or self-salvation messages, it is the fruit of the Spirit given to those who repent and believe the gospel of Jesus Christ. Rooted in Isaiah 9:6 and John 14:27, this devotional points to Jesus as the Prince of Peace whose presence steadies believers even through trials and spiritual warfare.
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Episode Notes
The Counterfeit “Peace” of the New Age
- New Age and New Thought often promise peace through self-focus, controlled thinking, and spiritual techniques.
- Yoga and meditation may produce a temporary calm, but they cannot heal the heart or reconcile a sinner to God.
- The fear-driven mindset of “don’t think negative thoughts or you’ll attract negativity” becomes a prison of anxiety and control.
Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace
- Isaiah foretold the coming Messiah as the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6).
- Jesus gives peace unlike the world, a peace that steadies the heart and casts out fear (John 14:27).
- This peace was purchased by Christ through His blood and applied to believers by grace through faith.
Peace That Endures Trials and Spiritual Warfare
- Jesus did not promise a trouble-free life, He promised faithful presence in tribulation.
- Even in fierce spiritual warfare and hardship, believers can experience Christ’s stabilizing peace.
- Christ is with His people always (Matthew 28:20).
Key Scriptures
- Isaiah 9:6 — Jesus foretold as the Prince of Peace.
- John 14:27 — Christ’s peace, not as the world gives.
- Matthew 28:20 — Christ’s faithful presence with His people.
Reflection Question
When your mind feels restless or anxious, how does remembering that Jesus is the Prince of Peace help you trust Him, calm your fears, and steady your mind?
Call to Action
If you’ve been chasing peace through spiritual techniques or self-reliance, turn to Jesus Christ. Repent, believe the gospel, and rest in the peace He alone provides.
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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.
