115. Popular New Age Beliefs vs The Bible

“All paths lead to God” sounds loving and open minded, but I don’t think it’s harmless. I’m Danielle Venables, and I’m sharing why I believe some of the most popular New Age beliefs are not just different options for spirituality but counterfeits that can slowly pull us away from Jesus while still feeling bright, moral, and empowering.I walk through five big ideas I once believed myself: every religion leads to the same destination, Jesus as an enlightened teacher or ascended master, the “you are divine” and co-creator message, the claim that good and evil are illusions, and the assumption that anything labeled light work must be good. Along the way I contrast those beliefs with Scripture like John 14:6, John 1:1, Isaiah 43:10, Genesis 3:5, Isaiah 5:20, and 2 Corinthians 11:14, and I explain why “it worked for me” isn’t the same thing as “it’s from God.”If you’ve experimented with tarot, divination, Akashic Records, energy healing, or channeled spiritual teaching and you’re wrestling with why it felt helpful, you’re not alone. I also share how my perspective shifted, why discernment matters, and why I think real peace looks different when it’s grounded in the living God rather than self as the final authority. I’m also teeing up a part two, because there’s more to unpack.Listen, share this with someone who’s spiritually curious, and if it raises questions for you, reach out. Subscribe to Counterculture Mama Podcast and leave a review so more people can find these conversations.Send us Fan Mail Want to add a new passive income stream to your business that aligns with your values of health, family, and conscious wealth? Click here.Connect with DanielleSubstack | YouTube | Website-To invite Danielle to be a guest on your podcast, fill out this form.To apply to be a guest on this show, click here.