"Higher Self" to Jesus: Escaping New Age False Authority (Jonas’ Testimony)

In this episode of When Heaven Calls, Jonas shares his journey from atheism and “higher self” spirituality to Jesus — and how discernment helped him escape New Age false authority, deceptive spiritual leadership, and unhealthy intentional communities.Jonas never set out to follow a guru. Like many people today, he was sincerely seeking truth, healing, and a connection to God through intuition, inner guidance, and New Age spirituality. Along the way, he encountered environments that claimed spiritual authority, healing power, and even the voice of Jesus — but something didn’t sit right.In this honest testimony, Jonas reflects on:Growing up atheist and searching for meaning“Higher self” spirituality and intuitive guidanceNew Age healing sessions and channeled authorityRecognizing deception and false spiritual leadershipHow discernment exposed what wasn’t from GodFinding clarity, truth, and grounding in JesusThis conversation is for anyone who has felt spiritually confused, misled by charismatic leaders, or caught between faith, intuition, and truth — and is learning to discern the difference.I encourage you to listen all the way through. The clarity at the end is worth the journey.🔔 Follow or subscribe to support this project and help these testimonies reach those who need them.📩 Join the email list for updates and future episodes:https://www.forestsoleil.com/when-heaven-calls-updates🕊 If you feel called to share your own testimony:https://www.forestsoleil.com/submit-your-testimony🎙 Learn more about the podcast:https://www.forestsoleil.com/when-heaven-calls-podcastSupport the show: Follow/subscribe and leave a positive review or comment wherever you listen or watch.Get updates: https://www.forestsoleil.com/when-heaven-calls-updatesShare your testimony: https://www.forestsoleil.com/submit-your-testimonyMore info: https://www.forestsoleil.com/when-heaven-calls-podcast