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151. Don’t Be Deceived by the New Age
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Spiritual deception often comes wrapped in the most appealing packages. Today we pull back the curtain on one of the most pervasive spiritual counterfeits infiltrating our culture and even Christian spaces: the New Age movement.
This spiritual smokescreen markets itself as light, love, and healing but actually leads people into darkness and occult practices. From yoga studios to children's cartoons, from wellness influencers to bestselling books, the New Age isn't always labeled, but it's always lurking. What makes it particularly dangerous is how it borrows Christian terminology while promoting fundamentally unbiblical beliefs.
The New Age isn't one religion but a spiritual buffet mixing elements of Hinduism, Buddhism, paganism, and witchcraft. Popular concepts like manifestation, energy healing, crystal work, and communicating with spirit guides might seem harmless or even beneficial, but they're rooted in divination and idolatry – practices explicitly forbidden in Scripture. Perhaps most concerning is "Christ consciousness," which sounds spiritual but teaches that Jesus wasn't the Son of God or our Savior, just an enlightened man who discovered divine truth. This flips the gospel on its head, promoting self-deification instead of salvation through Christ alone.
We're witnessing the normalization of mediums on reality shows, witchcraft in entertainment, and occult tools marketed as self-care essentials. The spiritual consequences are real, opening doors to demonic influence and bondage. Yet there's hope – many former New Age practitioners have found freedom in Christ and now warn others about these dangers. As believers, we must prioritize spiritual discernment, recognizing that no crystal, psychic, or spiritual download can ever replace Jesus Christ – the way, the truth, and the life. Join me as we learn to distinguish genuine spiritual light from its counterfeit versions.
Thank You for Joining Us!
For the full show notes, including links to any resources mentioned, please visit The Radiant Mission Blog.
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Chapters
1. 151. Don’t Be Deceived by the New Age (00:00:00)
2. Welcome to Radiant Mission Podcast (00:00:32)
3. Defining the New Age Movement (00:01:00)
4. Christians and New Age Deception (00:03:22)
5. Christ Consciousness: A Dangerous Counterfeit (00:06:05)
6. Modern Culture and Spiritual Consequences (00:08:34)
7. Finding Truth in Jesus Alone (00:10:48)
8. Episode Closing and Resources (00:12:17)
153 episodes
Manage episode 499754317 series 3376649
Spiritual deception often comes wrapped in the most appealing packages. Today we pull back the curtain on one of the most pervasive spiritual counterfeits infiltrating our culture and even Christian spaces: the New Age movement.
This spiritual smokescreen markets itself as light, love, and healing but actually leads people into darkness and occult practices. From yoga studios to children's cartoons, from wellness influencers to bestselling books, the New Age isn't always labeled, but it's always lurking. What makes it particularly dangerous is how it borrows Christian terminology while promoting fundamentally unbiblical beliefs.
The New Age isn't one religion but a spiritual buffet mixing elements of Hinduism, Buddhism, paganism, and witchcraft. Popular concepts like manifestation, energy healing, crystal work, and communicating with spirit guides might seem harmless or even beneficial, but they're rooted in divination and idolatry – practices explicitly forbidden in Scripture. Perhaps most concerning is "Christ consciousness," which sounds spiritual but teaches that Jesus wasn't the Son of God or our Savior, just an enlightened man who discovered divine truth. This flips the gospel on its head, promoting self-deification instead of salvation through Christ alone.
We're witnessing the normalization of mediums on reality shows, witchcraft in entertainment, and occult tools marketed as self-care essentials. The spiritual consequences are real, opening doors to demonic influence and bondage. Yet there's hope – many former New Age practitioners have found freedom in Christ and now warn others about these dangers. As believers, we must prioritize spiritual discernment, recognizing that no crystal, psychic, or spiritual download can ever replace Jesus Christ – the way, the truth, and the life. Join me as we learn to distinguish genuine spiritual light from its counterfeit versions.
Thank You for Joining Us!
For the full show notes, including links to any resources mentioned, please visit The Radiant Mission Blog.
Follow along on social media:
Instagram
Facebook
Enjoying the show? Please refer it to a friend :)
Chapters
1. 151. Don’t Be Deceived by the New Age (00:00:00)
2. Welcome to Radiant Mission Podcast (00:00:32)
3. Defining the New Age Movement (00:01:00)
4. Christians and New Age Deception (00:03:22)
5. Christ Consciousness: A Dangerous Counterfeit (00:06:05)
6. Modern Culture and Spiritual Consequences (00:08:34)
7. Finding Truth in Jesus Alone (00:10:48)
8. Episode Closing and Resources (00:12:17)
153 episodes
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