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The AI Forecast: Data and AI in the Cloud EraLessons in Tech and the Two-Way Street of Mentorship with AWS’s Melissa DoughertyAs part of our Women Leaders in Technology (WLIT) series on The AI Forecast, we’re joined by Melissa Dougherty, Global Managing Director of Partner Sales, Financial Services at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Each quarter, we’ll take a break from the regularly scheduled AI programming on The AI Forecast to direct our attention to this important topic in tech.
Melissa shares her unconventional journey in the tech industry, including how her biggest career opportunity taught her the greatest lesson. She also touches on the bi-directional nature of mentorship, the need for accountability, and the significance of stepp...2025-05-0751 min
The Covenant Eyes PodcastIs This New 'Christian' Trend Actually Dangerous? | Melissa Dougherty Exposes 'Happy Lies'Send us a textIn this powerful episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, apologist and author Melissa Dougherty joins us live from NRB to expose a subtle but dangerous ideology sweeping through churches today. Melissa shares her personal journey from "New Thought Christianity" to solid biblical faith, and unpacks the disturbing ways New Thought beliefs like manifestation, positive affirmations, and self-glorifying theology have infiltrated Christian teaching.🔥 Her new book, Happy Lies, is a must-read for anyone wanting to understand how culture and...2025-04-2512 min
The Bible ExplainedHow A Movement You Probably Never Heard of Shaped Our Self-Obsessed World - With Melissa DoughertyJenn interviews Melissa Dougherty on this special podcast episode: What is New Thought? How did New Thought integrate into the church? How is New Thought different from New Age... and how is it similar? Melissa shares her personal story with New Thought and how she got out of it Melissa Dougherty is a Christian Apologist best known for her YouTube channel, where she covers a variety of theological topics. In addition to her theological and cultural discussions, she engages her audience with satirical skits and hosts a range of esteemed guests. Academically, she has earned Associate degrees...2025-04-1930 min
MAG - Marriage advice, Relationship Encouragement, We discuss Sex, Money, Finances and everything In-between, Marriage Tips and tricks and Conversations with Couples About MarriageNew Thought Deception, The Danger of Happy Lies, Finding Truth in Scripture - w/ Melissa DoughertyIn today's episode of the Marriage After God podcast, Aaron interviews Melissa Dougherty, author of "Happy Lies" and Christian apologist with over 285,000 YouTube subscribers. Melissa shares her remarkable journey from New Thought spirituality to biblical Christianity after being deceived by metaphysical teachings that masqueraded as Christian wisdom. Now through her ministry, books, and videos viewed over 18 million times, she helps believers identify and reject what she calls "a stealthy message of encouragement to live your truth, seek happiness, find your identity through sexual freedom, and think your desires into existence—often with the name of Jesus attached as an en...2025-04-101h 09
Eaglecom On DemandTHE INDOUBT SHOW - New Thought Ideology INFILTRATING The Church w/ Melissa DoughertyWhat do positive thinking, manifestation, and the law of attraction all have in common? Join Andrew Marcus, host of THE INDOUBT SHOW, this week as we chat with popular YouTuber, Melissa Dougherty, about the New Thought Movement that is infiltrating the Church today!2025-04-0928 minCIAM RadioTHE INDOUBT SHOW - New Thought Ideology INFILTRATING The Church w/ Melissa DoughertyWhat do positive thinking, manifestation, and the law of attraction all have in common? Join Andrew Marcus, host of THE INDOUBT SHOW, this week as we chat with popular YouTuber, Melissa Dougherty, about the New Thought Movement that is infiltrating the Church today!2025-04-0928 minTHE INDOUBT SHOWNew Thought Ideology INFILTRATING The Church w/ Melissa DoughertyWhat do positive thinking, manifestation, and the law of attraction all have in common? Join Andrew Marcus, host of THE INDOUBT SHOW, this week as we chat with popular YouTuber, Melissa Dougherty, about the New Thought Movement that is infiltrating the Church today!2025-04-0928 min
Revealed ApologeticsMELISSA DOUGHERTY on New Age, Apologetics & Evangelism @MelissaDoughertyIn this episode, Eli is joined by Melissa Dougherty to talk about the New Age, Apologetics and Evangelism. In this fun and informative discussion, we cover a wide range of topics that folks will find useful. #melissadougherty #NewAge #Newthought #apologetics
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Revealed ApologeticsNew Age, New Thought? Old Lies. w/ Melissa DoughertyIn this episode Eli is joined by Melissa Dougherty. They discuss Melissa's previous entanglement with New Thought and how to combat its deception.2025-04-031h 00
Worldview Matters With David FiorazoMelissa Dougherty: ‘Happy Lies’ & Our Self-Obsessed WorldMelissa Dougherty is a former ‘new-thoughter’ and explains how it has infiltrated everyday lives without realization. She also has a newly released book related to new-thought titled ‘Happy Lies.’
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The Melissa Dougherty PodcastOprah 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- Intro05:03- Part 1: Context, Controversy, and Bio: Who is Oprah Wi...2025-03-151h 56
Relatable with Allie Beth StuckeyEp 1154 | Ex-New Ager Reveals Cults’ Secret Invasion of the Church | Guest: Melissa DoughertyToday, we're sitting down with apologist and author Melissa Dougherty to discuss her new book, "Happy Lies: How a Movement You (Probably) Never Heard Of Shaped Our Self-Obsessed World," and how the New Thought movement has infiltrated the church. She tells us about her upbringing in New Thought and shares her testimony of how she was born again. She explains the difference between New Age and New Thought and how she escaped her New Age thinking. We talk the prosperity gospel, manifestation, and the word of faith movement and leave no stone unturned when it comes to New Thought...2025-03-111h 04
The Garrett Ashley Mullet ShowReviewing 'Happy Lies' by Melissa DoughertyGod is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.- Psalm 46:1 This Episode’s Links and Timestamps:00:00 – Scripture Reading01:58 – Introduction20:43 – Commentary on Psalm 4638:48 – That’s a Paddlin’46:56 – Looking Everywhere But the Mirror for Who to Blame59:39 – No Truth, No Justice, No Peace1:15:27 – Reviewing ‘Happy Lies’ by Melissa Dougherty2025-03-071h 58
The Natasha Crain Podcast49. How the New Thought Movement Is Shaping Today's Culture, with Melissa DoughertyIn today’s episode, I talk with Melissa Dougherty about her groundbreaking new book, Happy Lies: How a Movement You (Probably) Never Heard Of Shaped Our Self-Obsessed World. As I said in my endorsement of the book, "Happy Lies is the most important book that Christians don't know they need. Melissa connects dots that give readers a wealth of aha moments and provides invaluable insights that bring clarity to some of the most pervasive errors in the church. As a bonus, she does it all in a writing style that makes it fun and engaging to read."Ge...2025-02-241h 05
God-Sized Stories with Patricia HolbrookNew Thought More Sinister Than New Age | Insights from Melissa DoughertySend us a textWelcome back to another compelling episode of God-sized Stories!This week, we dive deep into a topic that has been subtly influencing the Christian community – the New Thought movement.Our special guest, Melissa Dougherty, an astute YouTuber and author, joins us to shed light on how New Thought philosophies are creeping into our churches and everyday beliefs.In this eye-opening conversation, Melissa and I explore:- The difference between New Age and New Thought- How New Thought teachings distort biblical scriptures- Me...2025-02-2155 min
The Wisdom of Wellness PodcastHappy Lies - Uncovering the Truth Behind New Thought Ideologies w. Melissa DoughertyThe WOW Pod welcomes Melissa Dougherty - a Christian apologist and author of her book 'Happy Lies'. Melissa is best known for her YouTube channel with over 325,000 subscribers and counting. In this episode, Melissa discusses her journey from New Age beliefs to Christianity, exploring the themes of deception in modern spirituality, the differences between New Age and New Thought, and the allure of subjective truth. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding these ideologies and their impact on personal faith and spirituality. In this conversation, Melissa Dougherty and Dr. Kayla Lucas explore the themes of self-creation, authority, and the...2025-02-101h 09
Apologetics 315 Podcast150 - Happy Lies & New Thought with Melissa DoughertyEpisode Summary:In this episode, Brian and Chad welcome Melissa Dougherty, author and apologist, to discuss the influence of the New Thought movement on modern culture and Christianity. Melissa shares insights from her book, explaining how New Thought has infiltrated self-help teachings, Word of Faith theology, and broader church beliefs. She also explores its historical roots and the challenges of recognizing and addressing these ideas in Christian circles.Key Topics Discussed:1. Introduction to New ThoughtOverview of New Thought as a movement distinct from New Age beliefs.How it has...2025-01-301h 19
The Innovative Church Leaders PodcastThe Happy Lies Too Many Believe with Melissa DoughertyIn this episode of the Post Christian Podcast, host Dr. Eric Bryant interviews YouTuber, apologist, and author Melissa Dougherty.Melissa delves into her journey from the New Age movement to discovering the profound differences between New Age and New Thought beliefs. She shares her journey finding faith in Jesus.Melissa introduces her new book, Happy Lies, discussing its significance and the impact of New Thought beliefs in modern Christianity. She emphasizes the importance of thoughtful dialogue and understanding in reaching those with diverse spiritual backgrounds and beliefs.💡 Key Takeaways:1. Understanding the Difference Between New Age and New ThoughtThe episode exp...2025-01-2820 min
Enhance Your Knowledge Through the Magic of Full AudiobookHappy Lies: How a Movement You (Probably) Never Heard Of Shaped Our Self-Obsessed World Audiobook by Melissa DoughertyListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 767137
Title: Happy Lies: How a Movement You (Probably) Never Heard Of Shaped Our Self-Obsessed World
Author: Melissa Dougherty
Narrator: Melissa Dougherty
Format: Unabridged
Length: 5:21:00
Language: English
Release date: 01-28-25
Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Religious Studies
Summary:
In this groundbreaking book, popular apologist Melissa Dougherty helps us understand how our society got to be so toxically subjective, why endless positivity is inherently destructive, and how we can live with faithful truth and genuine love in these self-obsessed times.
Have you ever wondered how we...2025-01-285h 21
Anchored by the SwordMelissa Dougherty's Freedom Story!In this episode, I am joined by Melissa Dougherty, author of the upcoming book Happy Lies. Melissa shares her incredible testimony of how God rescued her from depression, spiritual deception, and counterfeit gospels. Growing up in a Presbyterian home, she encountered the Gospel at a party as a teenager, which completely transformed her life. However, her early faith journey was shaped by a legalistic church and a hunger for intellectual answers about Christianity.
Melissa reveals how she fell into the alluring teachings of New Thought spirituality, which disguised itself with biblical language and concepts...2025-01-2850 min
Stand to Reason Weekly PodcastInterview: Melissa Dougherty – Happy LiesGreg talks to Melissa Dougherty, author of Happy Lies: How a Movement You (Probably) Never Heard Of Shaped Our Self-Obsessed World, about how the 19th-century New Thought movement is still affecting the church today.
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The Becket Cook ShowIs This False Doctrine in Your Church? Melissa Dougherty InterviewSupport The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! In this episode, Becket Cook sits down with the insightful Melissa Dougherty to discuss her new book, Happy Lies: How a Movement You Probably Never Heard of Shaped Our Self-Obsessed World. We dive deep into New Thought, its history, and how it has shaped modern self-help, the Word of Faith movement, and even progressive Christianity. Melissa exposes how these ideas—often disguised as biblical—have infiltrated churches, personal development culture, and even our everyday affirmations. Melissa's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCyKgD0DLtBN21gfTh...2025-01-2357 min
The Culture TranslatorMelissa Dougherty on The Difference Between Manifesting and PrayerMelissa Dougherty is a Christian apologist best known for her YouTube channel with over 285,000 subscribers and counting. Her videos, which primarily cover New Age and New Thought, have been viewed over 18 million times. Melissa is highly regarded and connected in the apologetics community. She has a bachelor’s degree in religious studies from Southern Evangelical Seminary, where she’s also pursuing her master’s degree in religious studies. We’ll be talking today primarily about her new book, Happy Lies: How a Movement You (Probably) Never Heard of Shaped our Self-Obsessed World. For more parenting resources, go to axis.2025-01-2243 min
The Remnant Radio's PodcastSpeaking in Faith or Happy Lies? Interview With Melissa DoughertyJoin The Remnant Radio as we sit down with Christian apologist and author Melissa Dougherty to discuss her new book, Happy Lies: How a Movement You (Probably) Never Heard Of Shaped Our Self-Obsessed World. Melissa will trace the roots of our culture's toxic subjectivity and relentless pursuit of happiness back to an influential 19th-century philosophy called New Thought—a movement that shaped much of today’s self-help culture and even infiltrated the church. As a former follower of New Thought teachings, Melissa brings a unique perspective, blending her personal journey with biblical insights and a touch of wit...2025-01-211h 16
Radical Radiance: Encouragement for Christian Women by Rebecca George353. Recognizing the Deception of New Thought Philosophy with Melissa DoughertyIn this episode of the Radical Radiance Podcast, Melissa Dougherty discusses her journey to writing her book Happy Lies, exploring the differences between New Thought and New Age beliefs, and the impact of these movements on Christianity. She shares her experiences with self-help literature and the importance of maintaining truth in the face of commercial pressures. The conversation highlights the hidden influences of New Thought and the need for discernment among believers. They discuss the significance of healing within Christianity, the challenges of suffering, and how God's sovereignty plays a crucial role in these conversations.
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Faith Radio PodcastDougherty, Melissa - Happy Lies Guest: Melissa DoughertyBook: Happy Lies: How a Movement You (Probably) Never Heard Of Shaped Our Self-Obsessed WorldWebsite: melissadougherty.co 2025-01-2122 min
The Sean McDowell ShowIs "New Thought" A Cause for Concern? (Melissa Dougherty Speaks Out)There is a rising movement–which few people are familiar with–sweeping across the world known as New Thought. What is it? And how concerned should we be? Former New Ager, Melissa Dougherty, joins me to discuss her soon-to-be released book Happy Lies, and why Christians need to wake up to the New Thought movement.
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Her Faith Inspires PodcastEp 272: Happy Lies: A movement that shaped our self-obsessed world with Melissa DoughertyYou've heard of New Age but have you heard of New Thought? Even if you haven't you've likely been impacted by the messages coming from this movement shaping our self-obsessed world. From positive affirmations to the prosperity gospel, New Thought messages have slithered into the church through crafty teachers and tickled the ears of unsuspecting Christians. And you may have even read about New Thought ideas from the pages of your own self-help books. Melissa Dougherty, author of Happy Lies: How A Movement You (probably) Never Heard Of Shaped Our Self-Obsessed World is on the show to warn us...2025-01-181h 02
The AC PodcastHappy Lies: With Melissa DoughertyHave you ever wondered how we ended up in a world where personal feelings could become the authority for reality? Or why so many of us are on a relentless pursuit for happiness yet somehow feel more exhausted and sadder than ever? You're not alone. On this week’s podcast Wes sat down with author, YouTuber, and ex-New Thoughter, Melissa Dougherty, about her upcoming book Happy Lies: How a movement you (probably) never heard of shaped our self-obsessed world.2025-01-1746 min
I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEISTWho's Teaching Happy Lies? with Melissa DoughertyMelissa Dougherty, author of the brand-new book, 'Happy Lies: How a Movement You (Probably) Never Heard Of Shaped Our Self-Obsessed World', returns to dig even deeper into the surprising and troubling connections between New Thought and the Word of Faith movement and to share names of specific teachers of this false doctrine. Tune in as Frank and Melissa answer questions like:How did the "seeker-friendly" church model begin and why doesn't it work long-term?Does Joel Osteen believe that we're "little gods"?Is it ok to name false teachers?How can New Thought and Word...2025-01-1443 min
Gospel Spice | Awaken Delight in God through faith in Jesus ChristHow a pernicious false doctrine is invading our churches and theology | with Melissa DoughertyWe live in an era dominated by subjective morality and individualized spirituality. How do we provide biblical, God-honoring responses? Stephanie sits down with Christian apologist and popular YouTuber Melissa Dougherty, who utilizes theological insights alongside her deeply personal experiences to dismantle the seductive façade of the New Thought movement. She describes this philosophy as “a stealthy message of encouragement to live your truth, seek happiness, find your identity through sexual freedom, and think your desires into existence. Often with the name of Jesus attached as an endorsement.”
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The Alisa Childers Podcast#280 New Thought: The Most Influential Heresy You've Never Heard Of, with Melissa DoughertyMelissa Dougherty joins the show to talk about how a widely practiced but little known movement called "New Thought" has influenced everything from the Word of Faith Movement to the Seeker Sensitive Movement to the Self-Help Industry to Progressive Christianity. Melissa spent years ascribing to various New Thought beliefs and practices such as positive affirmations, the power of positive thinking, manifesting, Christ consciousness, visualization, and believing that the vibrations and frequencies of your mind affect your reality. All the while she thought she was practicing Christianity. In today's episode, she lifts the lid off of what New Thought teaches...2025-01-121h 09I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEISTAre You Believing Happy Lies? with Melissa DoughertyIs the Bible just about encouragement, living "your truth," seeking personal happiness, finding your identity, and manifesting your desires? Popular Christian YouTuber, Melissa Dougherty, join Frank to discuss her brand new book, 'Happy Lies,' and how the profound (yet often unnoticed) beliefs of the New Thought movement have made its impact on the modern Church. During their conversation, Frank and Melissa will tackle questions like:What is the purpose of life according to the New Thought movement?What's the difference between New Thought and New Age?Is there a connection between New Thought and th...2025-01-1048 min
Maybe GodMelissa Dougherty Exposes the DARK Side of Modern Christianity!Manifestation, the Law of Attraction, and the idea that we are all gods and goddesses - these are just a few examples of New Thought - a movement Christian apologist and YouTuber Melissa Dougherty says is taking over our churches without Christians even realizing it. Melissa used to be all-in with New Age and New Thought, but in recent years she has made it her life’s mission to help believers identify and deconstruct what she calls fake Christianity. Register to see Sissy Goff LIVE! Order Melissa’s book, Happy Lies ...2025-01-091h 21
Into the Supernatural With Jen Lilley & Billy HallowellIs a Dangerous Ideology Secretly Hijacking Some Christians' Beliefs? Apologist Melissa Dougherty Sounds Alarm on 'New Thought'NEW SEASON OF "PLAYING WITH FIRE" BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Christian Solidarity International (CSI), a Christian human rights organization that advocates for and helps victims of religious persecution, enslavement, victimized children, and victims of natural disasters. Is a dangerous ideology secretly hijacking some Christians' worldview? Apologist Melissa Dougherty breaks down "New Thought," differentiates it from New Age and offers a powerful explanation of what is tying it all together. "It really does go back to the oldest lie in the book of the serpent's lie," she says on today's Playing With Fire. Listen to t...2024-12-3030 min
Cloud RealitiesCRLIVE33: AWS re:Invent Day 1: Big themes, state of sustainable tech and the future of FS with Rahul Sareen and Melissa DoughertyLive from the Yardbird in Las Vegas, we're bringing you a special limited series of episodes on AWS re:Invent 2025. Join us as we check in with AWS and take an industry temperature check. Plus, we'll keep you updated on all the latest news and juicy gossip from the Strip. In a packed show on day one of the conference, Dave and Rob first chat about expectations for re:Invent this year and the main Keynote announcements.Then they talk to:Rahul Sareen, Global Head Cross Industry about state of sustainable techMelissa Dougherty, MD Gl...2024-12-041h 10The Melissa Dougherty PodcastChristian 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 unrecognize...2024-12-041h 50
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Ex-Psychic Saved: Exposing Divination, New Age, and the OccultNew Age vs. New Thought: Unpacking the Deception with Melissa DoughertyJenn is joined by guest Melissa Dougherty to break down the differences between New Age and New Thought movements. While they may seem similar, both are deceptive in their own ways. Together, they explore the unique dangers each presents and how Christians can guard themselves from these false teachings.FOLLOW JENN NIZZA:- Follow Jenn on Instagram- Follow Jenn on TikTok- Follow Jenn on YouTube- Get Jenn's books2024-10-081h 16The Melissa Dougherty PodcastExposing Genuine and Fake Spiritual Encounters with Dr. Chris BergSome 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/@spiritoftruthoutreach7633His book: https://amzn.to/3zaWugxPeople can submit t...2024-09-101h 08
Kindled Podcast | Truth and Grace, BoldlyNew Thought: The Movement Shaping our Self-Obsessed World | Melissa DoughertyJoin us for a conversation with Apologist Melissa Dougherty where she helps us understand how our society got to be so toxically subjective, why endless positivity is inherently negative, and how we can live with truth and love in these self-obsessed times.
Dougherty deftly traces the roots of today's social chaos back to the 1800s philosophy of New Thought. With clarity, compassion, and a bit of loving snark, she exposes New Thought's deceptions and shows us why it's important for our minds and hearts to hold fast to biblical truth.
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2024-08-291h 15The Melissa Dougherty PodcastFive 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 Accurat...2024-07-211h 17The Melissa Dougherty PodcastFormer 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....2024-07-051h 36The Melissa Dougherty PodcastThe 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 ha...2024-06-011h 54The Melissa Dougherty PodcastUnraveling the Connections between Aliens, Demons, and Christianity|With Dr. Brian HufflingUFOs 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/NewAgeToChristian...2024-04-2934 minThe Melissa Dougherty PodcastOne of the Most Convincing Arguments for God's Existence with Dr. Neil ShenviWhy believe in God? Why believe in the Gospel? Why believe in Truth? I interviewed Dr. Neil Shenvi about one of the most fascinating arguments for God that we as Christians should become very familiar with. Get Neil's book here:https://shenviapologetics.com/FOLLOW:Neil's Social Media-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064262516458Twitter: https://twitter.com/NeilShenviWebsite: https://shenviapologetics.com/My Social Media-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/Instagram: @melissaldougherty Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77My Website: https://www.me...2024-01-141h 04The Melissa Dougherty PodcastSuicide Through a Biblical Lens: What You Need to Know|With Jon NoyesI invited my good friend Jon Noyes on to talk about a tough topic: Suicide. I was stunned to discover how serious this is when I saw a recent statistic showing the growing suicide rates. Why is this happening? How can we biblically look at this? What can be done? There is hope. 👀WATCH👀:●Teen Suicide Epidemic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Xox-z2g-CU●Stand to Reason Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@STRvideos●Is Suicide Unforgivable?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pGjiQYHagc&t=164s●My Other video with Jon about abortion: https://youtu.b...2024-01-071h 01The Melissa Dougherty PodcastBill Gothard's Surprising Connections to the New Age and Prosperity Teachings.Alisa Childers and I had the honor of interviewing Jinger Duggar Vuolo, author of "Becoming Free Indeed: My Story of Disentangling Faith from Fear." You might remember her from TLC's popular shows, "19 Kids and Counting" and "Counting On." We discuss some of the legalistic teachings of Bill Gothard and how there was an ironic prosperity twist on his Life Principles doctrine. We also ask her about her journey of disentanglement and why deconstruction was not an option for her because of her love for Jesus and truth. She has a humbling and inspiring story. 👀WATCH👀:● Jinger's interview...2024-01-0342 minThe Melissa Dougherty PodcastHealing Frequencies? Is the Bible About Us? Conspiracy Theories? Men in Leadership? | Q&A Part 3It's Q&A time! A few weeks ago, I asked you all to email me some questions you'd like me to answer. The questions were compiled, and this is part 3. I did my best to answer them, and I hope it helps!Topics:-How can we encourage our children to continue studying God’s Word without making it feel like a chore? -A cultural question about how we should Biblically go about ordaining men? -How can we discern when a passage or verse in the Bible can be applied to us and when it shou...2023-12-0331 minCloud RealitiesCRLIVE18: AWS re:Invent 2023: Industry Cloud perspectives - Automotive & Financial Services with Keith Mulder, AWS and Melissa Dougherty, AWSWe are live from AWS re:Invent 2023 in Las Vegas, direct from the Expo floor, with a limited series of episodes talking to AWS leaders on themes of the conference, as well as filling in on all of the news and gossip.In this double feature looking at 'Industry Cloud', we focus on the impact of the Cloud in two sectors. Dave, Sjoukje and Rob talk to: Keith Mulder, Partner Strategy Leader, AWS Automotive & Manufacturing, about disruption in the Automotive sector, including connected car, the energy transition and changing customer expectations and buying habits.Melissa Dougherty, Di...2023-11-3048 minThe Melissa Dougherty PodcastDeconstructing Faith? Mormons? Telling Someone They're Wrong?! Favorite Teachers? | Q&A Part 2It's Q&A time! A few weeks ago, I asked you all to email me some questions you'd like me to answer. The questions were compiled and this is part 2. I did my best to answer them and I hope it helps!Questions Asked:How do you talk to someone who is "deconstructing" their faith? Or how do you explain to them why deconstruction is wrong/flawed? What do you make of the longer ending of Mark? What would your explanation of Mark 16:18 be?What does it look like to lovingly say that a...2023-11-2627 min
ReImagining the Workplace with Jessica CherryShedding Light on Pathways to Positive Social Change with Cheryl Stallworth and Melissa Dougherty Part 2In Part 2 of this 2-part episode of ReImagining the Workplace, Jessica Cherry is joined by Cheryl Stallworth and Melissa Dougherty, co-founders of ShedLight, a social impact consultancy. Cheryl and Melissa discuss the role of corporations in addressing the complex web of challenges we are currently facing in our country. They address the backlash that many corporations and brands experience when entering the fray on polarizing social issues, and provide strategies for mitigating that risk. They also provide several examples of corporations that are having a positive social impact, while achieving their growth goals. 2023-09-1241 min
I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEISTShining a Light on the New Age Deception | with Melissa Dougherty
Does the New Age movement offer a “higher level” of Christianity? Often used interchangeably, New Age and New Thought have appealed to the masses, both in secular society as well as within Christian churches. If New Age practices have somehow managed to creep into your church, can you identify them?
Who better to ask about the New Age than someone who actually practiced it? This week, Frank sits down with ex New-Ager, CrossExamined Apologist Team (CAT) member and YouTube phenom, Melissa Dougherty, to talk about some of the key aspects of New Age philosophy, how it rose to...2023-08-2548 minI Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEISTShining a Light on the New Age Deception | with Melissa DoughertyDoes the New Age movement offer a "higher level" of Christianity? Often used interchangeably, New Age and New Thought have appealed to the masses, both in secular society as well as within Christian churches. If New Age practices have somehow managed to creep into your church, can you identify them?
Who better to ask about the New Age than someone who actually practiced it? This week, Frank sits down with ex New-Ager, CrossExamined Apologist Team (CAT) member and YouTube phenom, Melissa Dougherty, to talk about some of the key aspects of New Age philosophy, how it rose to popularity in America...2023-08-2548 min
ReImagining the Workplace with Jessica CherryShedding Light on Pathways to Positive Social Change with Cheryl Stallworth and Melissa Dougherty Part 1In Part 1 of this 2-part episode of ReImagining the Workplace, Jessica Cherry is joined by Cheryl Stallworth and Melissa Dougherty, the co-founders of ShedLight, a social impact consultancy. Cheryl and Melissa discuss why they believe that revealing the untold stories of American life is a crucial part of healing our divided nation. They share insights from community and business leaders, social activists, and other changemakers who they have met during road trips and who are driving change in ways that matter within their communities. They also share stories from everyday Americans to help companies and others better understand the...2023-08-1526 minThe Melissa Dougherty PodcastArchaeological Evidence for Jesus and the Gospels:Shroud of Turin, Jesus' "Wife", Miracles and More.What does historical and archaeological evidence say about Jesus? Archaeologist Dr. Titus Kennedy has firsthand seen and excavated discoveries connected to Jesus's birth, ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection. I ask him about the shroud of Turin, the Talpiot Tomb (or supposed "Family Tomb" of Jesus) that talks about his supposed wife "Mary," the fascinating Nazareth Inscription that talks about the resurrection if there is any archaeological evidence for Jesus' miracles and more.https://www.melissadougherty.co/●Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/●Instagram: @melissaldougherty ●Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77●My Website: https://www.melissad...2023-08-1151 minThe Melissa Dougherty PodcastDeconstructing Faith? Mormons? Telling Someone They're Wrong?! My Favorite Teachers? | Q&A Part 2It's Q&A time! A few weeks ago, I asked you all to email me some questions you'd like me to answer. The questions were compiled and this is part 2. I did my best to answer them and I hope it helps!📚RESOURCES📚:All books mentioned in the video can be found here:●https://www.amazon.com/shop/melissadougherty📲FOLLOW📲:●Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/●Instagram: @melissaldougherty ●Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77●My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/●Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/●Instagram: @melissaldougherty ●Twi...2023-07-1227 minThe Melissa Dougherty PodcastUncovering the Evidence for the Soul: The Logical and Biblical Arguments That May Change EverythingYou think you might know about the soul, especially if you're a Christian. But I promise you, there's more to this doctrine than you think. I invited my friend Eric Hernandez on to talk about the soul. He gives philosophical and biblical reasons why a soul must exist. Heads up, this is a very nerdy but fascinating interview. I learned a lot and I know you will too. Eric Hernandez is a dynamic, young evangelistic and apologetically inclined preacher who has a passion for defending his faith on both theological and philosophical grounds. He is a licensed m...2023-07-0359 minThe Alisa Childers Podcast#200 When a Best-Selling Book Makes You a Slave to Your Passions, with Melissa DoughertyUntamed is a very popular (and trendy) book written by Glennon Doyle that has enchanted millions of people. Published in 2020, it's a memoir of Glennon Doyle. One reviewer describes the book in this way: "This testament to female empowerment and self-love, with an endearing coming-out story at the center, will delight readers." The scary patriarchy. Radical feminism. White supremacy. Oppressed by religion. Not to mention the Progressive/New Age spirituality scattered throughout the book. With a book so relevant and popular, not just culturally but spiritually, I had to invite my friend Melissa Dougherty to chime in with her...2023-05-2154 min
Theology on AirFringe Groups & Beliefs, Episode 1: The Prosperity Gospel, with Melissa DoughertyYouTuber Melissa Dougherty joins Sarah and Evan to look at the Prosperity Gospel and its many influences. 2023-05-011h 09The Melissa Dougherty PodcastMy First Q&A in a Long Time! Part 1- The Rapture? Disney? Testing Fruit? Marriage Advice?It's Q&A time! A few weeks ago, I asked you all to email me some questions you'd like me to answer. The questions were compiled, and this is part 1. I did my best to answer them and I hope it helps!01:04- If God knew that Satan and the other angels would do what they did, why did He create them?07:16- Testing Fruit- How do these several scriptures actually apply in the New Testament when it comes to discerning a false teacher by their fruits? 15:22- I wonder what your thoughts are on t...2023-04-0326 min
The Melissa Dougherty PodcastThe Warning Christians Critically Need: Bethel, New Age, and the New Apostolic Reformation.The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) is a popular and fast-growing new movement of Christians who emphasize signs and wonders and teach that God is giving a new revelation through new apostles and prophets. But is this biblical Christianity? This stuff used to be fringe. Now it's probably in your church in some way. Why is this dangerous, and how can you spot it? I talk with Holly Pivec and Doug Geivett, the authors of Counterfeit Kingdom, about this concerning movement. 📚RESOURCES📚:●https://www.amazon.com/shop/melissadougherty●Holly's Blog: https://www.hollypivec.com/blog●Get Co...2023-02-261h 05
The Melissa Dougherty PodcastOut of Astrology, Tarot, Crystals, Spirits and the Occult... Into Jesus: With Angela Ucci.Angela Ucci is a former New Age Astrologist. She was into every facet of the New Age, including tarot, moon worship, mediumship, crystal energies, Law of Attraction, and much more. Her journey is filled with hills and valleys that ultimately led her to the last thing she expected: Jesus. FOLLOW:Angela's Social Media:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCieY3zrETIq1BUGmaoQBfEQInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelamarieucci/My Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/Instagram: @melissaldougherty Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77My Website: https://www.me...2023-01-181h 10
The Melissa Dougherty PodcastA Change in Identity: Lost in LGBTQ... Found in Christ.This is the story of Becket Cook. He was a gay man in Hollywood who had quite a successful career. He gave up everything to follow Jesus. It all started with a fateful event in a coffee shop... In this video, we discuss how this happened and how he overcame common objections to what the Bible says about homosexuality. We also discuss Christians going to gay weddings, Progressive Christianity's unbiblical (and unhelpful) stance on this topic, do's and don'ts when someone comes out, and much more. Our goal is to talk about these topics in a loving but firm...2022-12-161h 16
The Melissa Dougherty PodcastCritical Race Theory, BLM, Equity, Inclusion, Whiteness, and Beyoncé With Monique Duson.Monique Duson, who spent two decades advocating for Critical Race Theory and is the founder of the Center for Biblical Unity, joins me to discuss BLM, microaggressions, marxism, equity, inclusion, and MUCH more. Monique breaks down the movements we're seeing in social justice, and she explains how it differs from the Gospel. We both see that racism is a serious issue. But CRT is *not* the answer. You can't become a gaslighting racist to get rid of racism. This isn't about politics. It's about what Biblical justice and unity look like in the eyes of God. Hope you h...2022-10-221h 19
The Melissa Dougherty PodcastA Genius Strategy to Witness to a Jehovah's Witness.The New World Translation made by the Jehovah's Witness religion is one of the most distorted translations I've ever seen. It's made by Jehovah's Witnesses for Jehovah's Witness theology. This means there have been a LOT of changes made to it to fit their beliefs. But even then, is it possible to use it to show them the Gospel and even show them that Jesus is Jehovah God, one of the most repulsive doctrines by the religion? My guest Vada Hedgeman, a former gang member now turned apologist, has a very creative strategy for doing just that. Join us...2022-09-251h 25
The Melissa Dougherty PodcastHelp Your Kids to Think CriticallyI got the great privilege to interview Elizabeth Urbanowicz, the founder of Foundation Worldview, about the tools she and her team have created to teach our kids critical thinking and life skills. I LOVE this stuff! Foundation Worldview is a Comparative Worldview Curriculum for kids and teens. Several years into Elizabeth's teaching experience, she realized that despite being raised in Christian homes, attending a Christian school, and being active in church, her students thought more like the culture than like Christ. So she did something about it! I ask her about this curriculum, discuss my personal interest i...2022-08-0336 min
The Ryan Holmes Podcast#33 - The New Age & Christianity w/ Melissa DoughertyWe bring you another exciting discussion this week. Melissa Dougherty is on the podcast and she shares her experience coming from the new age to a biblical Christian worldview. She also speaks to issues of The New Age entering the church. You won't want to miss it!
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The Melissa Dougherty PodcastMy Female Thoughts About Modern "Feminism."The type of feminism I see today is toxic, loud, and entitled. There's a way to right wrongs, and this is not it. I share my straightforward thoughts about how modern-day woke feminism has overcorrected its cause and now has become a cesspool of hatred, bitterness, and anger that has caused immeasurable damage to all future generations of women. Yes, I'm aware of our cultural climate right now and I know there will be people that will brazenly disagree with me on this and yes, I kinda go a little Ted Talk about this topic. But these t...2022-06-2818 min
The Melissa Dougherty PodcastUntamed: Becoming a Slave to Your Own Passions*This is audio extracted from my YouTube video from March 2022 converted here in podcast land for your listening pleasure.*..I invited my friend Alisa Childers on my channel to have a conversation about the book "Untamed" by Glennon Doyle. This is a very popular (and trendy) book that has enchanted millions of people. Published in 2020, it's a memoir of Glennon Doyle. One reviewer describes the book in this way: "This testament to female empowerment and self-love, with an endearing coming-out story at the center, will delight readers." So yeeeaahhh... self-help. The scary patriarchy. R...2022-05-0455 min
The Melissa Dougherty PodcastHow Christians can Faithfully Fight the Aggressive Seduction of Secularism*This is audio extracted from my YouTube video from January 2022 converted here in podcast land for your listening pleasure.*..What in the crazy is happening in the world? The pressure Christians are under to buckle and give in to this ever-growing secular culture is unlike what we've seen in most of our lifetimes. How can we navigate through the cultural mess when there are so many loud voices in our faces pressuring us to compromise our values and God, and if we don't, then we're seen as bigoted, hateful, and close-minded? (Not to mention it's ten...2022-04-1841 min
The Muck PodcastEpisode 119: Never Rah Rah Women | Alien Property Custodian and Melissa LucioHillary and Tina cover the Alien Property Custodian and the State of Texas vs. Melissa Lucio.
Hillary’s Story
The Office of Alien Property Custodian began with the purpose of holding property belonging to enemies of the United States. BUT things go too far when bribes are exchanged for patents and other goods.
Tina’s Story
Melissa Lucio lost her daughter in 2007 after a tragic accident. BUT despite no evidence to the contrary, the State of Texas sentenced her to death for a murder that never happened.
Sources
Hillary's Story
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The Melissa Dougherty PodcastDid Jesus REALLY Claim to be God, Perform Miracles and was Resurrected? How Can we know for Sure?Did Jesus actually perform miracles and did the Bible record it correctly? Was He just a magician? What about Jesus' claims to be God? Who was He praying to in the garden? What about the resurrection? Did Jesus actually rise again or are there other explanations for what happened? How Can we know for sure? I interviewed my friend Dr. Mikel Del Rosario, about these topics... who's much smarter than me. He's also known as the 'Apologetics Guy' on social media. Mikel's Website: http://apologeticsguy.com/My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/●...2022-03-0331 min
The Melissa Dougherty PodcastHow We Can Approach Unbelievers, LGBTQ+, and Others in Christlike Love with Dr. Sean McDowell*This is audio extracted from my YouTube video from June 2021 converted here in podcast land for your listening pleasure.*..Is there a better way to talk to and treat those you disagree with? Does loving others with who we vastly disagree mean we have to sacrifice our theology (and humanity) to do it? Where do we draw the line? Does the topic of Calvinism, atheism, politics, LGBTQ+, or other contentious topics deeply anger you to the point of being aggressive and reactively lashing out about it? How can we act more Christlike instead of l...2022-01-2330 min
It Matters with Esther and Elizabeth[Season 3. 19] Law of Attraction with Melissa DoughertyIs manifesting bad? Is the Law of Attraction compatible with scripture? What is the link between word of faith and prosperity gospel? What kinds of things open up doors to the demonic? In this episode, Esther and Elizabeth interview the brilliant ex-New Ager, Melissa Dougherty to go through the deep details about how these pagan, demonic and dangerous practices are infiltrating the church. They discuss how the evil one deceives many by using popular teaching + even mainstream pastors to distort scripture to propagate New Age ideologies. Join us as we turn the lights on all things...2022-01-171h 08
The Melissa Dougherty PodcastCounterfeit Vs. Authentic: Can Christians Redeem New Age Practices?*This is audio extracted from my YouTube video from June 2021 converted here in podcast land for your listening pleasure.*..Is it true that for every counterfeit spiritual experience or practice out there, that there's an authentic one? These are teachings such as clairaudience (speaking to angels), channeling spirits, spirit guides, spell casting, trances, astrology, auras, psychic powers, or just ‘fill in the blank’ with any New Age teaching. In many churches and in Physics of Heaven, it's taught that there’s an authentic version of these new age teachings that actually belongs to the Church. I want t...2022-01-0921 min
Paul and Morgan ShowIs Joel Osteen’s Preaching Really Unbiblical? ft. Melissa DoughertyIs Joel Osteen’s Preaching Really Unbiblical? ft. Melissa Dougherty
We were recently on a car ride with two fellow Christians, and the topic of Joel Osteen came up. One of the Christians spoke pretty strongly against Joel’s teachings, while the other seemed to give Joel the benefit of the doubt and said he doesn’t deserve some of the criticism/ hate he gets. So in today’s video we’re doing an honest critique of Joel Osteen’s preaching, in hopes of answering questions like ‘how hard should we be on Joel Osteen?’ And ‘is his teaching Biblical?’ Thanks...2021-12-3144 min
The Melissa Dougherty PodcastThe Pendulum Problem: The Issue with Fanaticism*This is audio extracted from my YouTube video from December of 2020 converted here in podcast land for your listening pleasure.*I define the Pendulum Problem as follows: when someone takes an unhealthy extreme stance in their beliefs for the purpose of distancing themselves as much as possible from their previous beliefs that were steeped in trauma or deception. This is something I'm sure we've all experienced and witnessed. It can be difficult for someone to see the opposite point of view depending on which end of the Pendulum they're on. I elaborate more on this in the...2021-12-1719 min
The Melissa Dougherty PodcastWhat the Bible REALLY Says About True Love.**This is audio extracted from my YouTube video from September of 2021 converted here in podcast land for your listening pleasure.*I’m going to give you some core differences between the type of love we see expressed in society, the culture, and the world compared to the love that is taught in the Bible… and yes, there’s a big difference. When I was in the New Age, I had a complete distortion of what I understood ‘love’ to be, but at the time, I truly perceived ‘love’ to be a deeper spiritual law. It was emotional, but it was mor...2021-12-1128 min
The Melissa Dougherty PodcastWhy the Law of Attraction, Oneness, Universalism, Mysticism, and Religious Pluralism aren't Christian*This is audio extracted from my YouTube video from November of 2020 converted here in podcast land for your hearing pleasure.*Want to know why Universalism, the Law of Attraction, Mysticism, Religious Pluralism, and Oneness isn't Biblical? Well, here you have it. In a previous video linked below, I went over Five New Age teachings that I have seen enter into the church. Though there were a lot, I only went over the top five I saw the most. I won't be going over each one in detail like I did in the last video, but I will...2021-12-0241 min
The Melissa Dougherty PodcastOver the Rainbow: From "Born This Way" to "Born Again"*This is audio extracted from my YouTube video from November of 2020 converted here in podcast land for your hearing pleasure.*Our culture is upside down. There are now hundreds of genders, truth is whatever you want it to be (as long as it's culturally acceptable), and tolerance is more than just a bumper sticker, but a redefined term that implies we 'conform' or we're canceled. We have celebrities like Demi Lovato changing her identity numerous times. Instead of seeing this as alarming, or that there's a deeper issue there, our culture celebrates it and sees anything otherwise as...2021-11-151h 49
The Melissa Dougherty PodcastHow a Zealous Mormon Missionary Found the Gospel of Grace*This is audio extracted from my YouTube video from November of 2020 converted here in podcast land for your hearing pleasure.*Micah Wilder was raised a faithful Latter-Day Saint, or LDS which some people might know better as ‘Mormon’. He is a co-founder of Adams Road ministry, a music ministry that is performed at over 1000 churches across the U.S. He briefly attended Brigham Young University, and at the age of 19 went on a two year mission in Florida for the Mormon church. In this interview, we discuss his book, "Passport to Heaven." This book tells of his incredible Jour...2021-10-171h 05
The Melissa Dougherty PodcastWhat REALLY Happened at the Council of Nicaea?*This is audio extracted from my YouTube video from November of 2020 converted here in podcast land for your hearing pleasure.*I got the great privilege to sit with my friend and brother in Christ, Wesley Huff, and ask him to talk about this. I would consider Wesley to be an expert on this sort of topic, so I find what he has to say on this topic to be very compelling and hopefully will be to you too.Wesley's Website:https://www.wesleyhuff.com/Wesley's blog about the Council of Nicea:...2021-10-0751 min
The Melissa Dougherty PodcastThe Four Main Flaws in the American Church and What to do About it*This is audio extracted from my YouTube video converted here in podcast land for your hearing pleasure.*What do we do when we have churches with their hearts in the right place but their methodologies, priorities, and goals are flawed? The "American Church" style has a reputation for entertainment, preaching prosperity, life application, wonders, healing, and miracles... but not necessarily the Gospel, or exegeting scripture and theology. It creates a frustratingly watered-down gospel and puts the need for discipleship on the back burner. I asked Dale Partridge on to get his insights on this and what we...2021-09-3025 min
Theology on AirNew Thoughts on the New Age. With Melissa Dougherty.Former New Ager and popular YouTuber Melissa Dougherty joins Sarah and Evan to look at her conversion to authentic Christianity and a number of false teachings of the New Age. Sadly, the Church is incorporating a lot of these teachings! Check out Melissa's YouTube channel here. 2021-09-281h 07
The Melissa Dougherty PodcastBeing Politically Incorrect to be Correct: Men Are Awesome and Demi Lovato is Still a Woman.Men are amazing, useful, necessary, and contribute immeasurably to society. Demi Lovato is a woman.A few years ago both of these statements would have been obviously true and acceptable. Now, they conjure up wrath, division, and bitterness. Sometimes I just gotta stir the pot. So stir I shall. *swish.*My website: melissadougherty.co●Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/●Instagram: @melissaldougherty ●Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77●My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/2021-09-0745 min
The Melissa Dougherty PodcastSharing Truth in Love: Encouragement and a Plea to Christians*This is audio extracted from my YouTube video from May 2020 converted here in podcast land for your hearing pleasure.*Let me get mushy for a second.This is made in hopes that we can have some insight into how we look, sound, and act as the Body of Christ. I have found myself visiting the same set of Scriptures over the last few months, and I thought it would be an encouragement to all of us during a tough time, but also in hopes that we can all learn how to treat others as we...2021-08-2315 min