Living Free in Truth

Loneliness is real. Sexual temptation is real. And now… AI companionship is entering the deepest parts of our hearts. In this episode, we break down how artificial intelligence is reshaping intimacy, emotional connection, and even spiritual health.We cover:How AI can mimic intimacy and why it’s addictiveThe difference between digital connection and God-designed relationshipsWarning signs of emotional and spiritual dependency on AIPractical, biblically grounded steps to guard your heartIf you’re concerned about loneliness, relationships, or navigating this new digital age with wisdom, this episode is for you.0:00 – Intro: Why We Need to Talk About AI and Intimacy2:15 – God’s Design for Connection6:40 – The Loneliness → Sex → AI Cycle12:50 – AI vs. Porn: A Deeper Threat18:30 – The 5–10 Year Forecast of AI Companions22:45 – Signs You Might Be Vulnerable to AI Dependency27:00 – Biblical Response: Guarding Your Heart and Relationships32:15 – Closing Thoughts: True Intimacy Comes From God🤝Connect 🤝with Living Free in TruthFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingfreeintruthInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingfreeintruthTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livingfreeintruth

In a world full of noise, pressure, and constant striving… why do so many of us still feel restless?In this episode, we explore what Scripture says about developing a quiet soul, not by escaping life, but by aligning our hearts with God.Using Psalm 131 as a foundation, this is a biblical look at humility, rest, purity, and trust in the Lord—far from hustle culture, comparison, and the need for recognition.What you’ll learn:What a “quiet soul” actually means (biblically)Why striving, comparison, and noise lead to restlessnessThe connection between humility and true peaceHow to live with an eternal perspective in a loud culturePractical ways to recalibrate your heart dailyA quiet soul isn’t passive.It’s anchored, surrendered, and fully trusting God...even in uncertainty. Where in your life is your soul still striving instead of resting in God?If this encouraged or challenged you, share it with someone who’s feeling overwhelmed or restless.Comment below: What area of your life needs to be quieted before the Lord?00:00 – Why we feel restless in a noisy world00:37 – The “ancient path” to rest (Jeremiah 6:16)01:07 – Psalm 131: A blueprint for a quiet soul01:39 – What a quiet soul actually looks like02:32 – Why this is so hard for us04:16 – The power of humility and hiddenness08:03 – True humility (not self-rejection)08:30 – Personal story: pride and the violin10:00 – When God humbles your motives11:08 – Heart check: pride, comparison, recognition12:16 – What purity of motive looks like14:33 – What true rest really is15:12 – Why striving leads to burnout16:22 – Trusting God vs performing for others17:04 – A noisy soul vs a quiet soul18:22 – Signs your soul is unhealthy19:08 – Personal story: being “loud” in sacrifice20:33 – Living a peaceful and quiet life (1 Timothy 2)21:16 – Culture vs God’s definition of a good life22:29 – Where is your hope anchored?#quietsoul #peace #health #soulcare #pslam131🤝Connect 🤝with Living Free in TruthFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingfreeintruthInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingfreeintruthTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livingfreeintruth

Why do some people live in constant fear of not having enough… while others walk in peace and confidence even in uncertainty?In this episode, we break down the difference between a poverty mindset and a Kingdom mindset, not from a self-help perspective, but from a biblical foundation of trust, stewardship, and faith.This isn’t about wealth, success, or “manifesting abundance.”This is about fear vs trust in God as your provider.What you’ll learn:What a poverty mindset really is (and why it’s not about income)How fear of loss quietly shapes everyday decisionsWhat the Bible actually says about provision, stewardship, and abundanceWhy scarcity thinking can exist even in ministryHow to shift from fear-based living to faith-based livingIf this challenged you, share it with someone who’s been feeling financial pressure or fear.Comment below: Where have you seen a poverty mindset show up in your life?00:00 – Why some people feel stuck (same money, different mindset)00:37 – What is a poverty mindset (it’s not about being poor)01:16 – Fear of loss vs desire for gain01:50 – Everyday signs of scarcity thinking03:21 – What the Bible says about abundance (not what you think)04:27 – Trusting God vs fear-based decisions11:27 – “Is it more holy to be poor?”14:17 – Giving from trust, not leftovers14:51 – Diagnosing your own mindset15:24 – Real-life financial tension & decisions17:04 – Personal story: fear vs stewardship18:42 – Letting go of financial control24:03 – Culture pushes scarcity thinking25:03 – How to shift your mindset biblically#povertymindset #growthmindset #abundancemindset #kingdomliving #christianliving 🤝Connect 🤝with Living Free in TruthFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingfreeintruthInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingfreeintruthTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livingfreeintruth

Many people see cannabis as harmless, natural, or even spiritual. But what does the Bible say about marijuana, altered consciousness, and the pursuit of spiritual experiences through substances?In this episode of the Living Free in Truth Podcast, we explore the history of marijuana, its connection to altered states of consciousness, and why the Bible calls believers to sobriety and spiritual clarity. From the counterculture movement to modern legalization, cannabis has become mainstream, but cultural acceptance does not always align with biblical wisdom.We also discuss the growing interest in psychedelics, plant medicine, ayahuasca ceremonies, and other altered-state practices that promise enlightenment or spiritual awakening.Topics covered:- The history of marijuana and cannabis- The rise of legalization and cultural normalization- Altered consciousness and spiritual vulnerability- Cannabis in New Age and occult spirituality- Biblical principles about sobriety, discernment, and self-control- Why true spiritual transformation comes from the Holy SpiritIf you or someone you love is wrestling with questions about cannabis, psychedelics, or spiritual experiences, this conversation offers a biblical framework for discernment.Subscribe for more conversations about culture, faith, and living free in truth.0:37 My Personal Story With Marijuana2:50 How Curiosity Led Me Into Drugs3:22 How Altered Consciousness Opens Spiritual Vulnerability4:37 Why Many Christians Think Marijuana Is Fine5:52 The Ancient History of Cannabis7:04 Marijuana and the Counterculture Movement8:27 Why Legalization Changed the Narrative9:07 Self-Care Culture and Cannabis10:10 Psychedelics and the Pursuit of Altered Consciousness11:22 The Difference Between the Holy Spirit and Chemical Highs12:23 Cannabis in New Age and Occult Spirituality14:08 Spiritual Warfare and Altered States15:30 Biblical Principles for Discernment16:01 Psychological and Mental Effects of Marijuana18:06 Why People Turn to Cannabis19:28 The Real Desire Behind Altered Consciousness21:23 True Freedom in Christ🤝Connect 🤝with Living Free in TruthFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingfreeintruthInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingfreeintruthTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livingfreeintruth

Most Christians are busy, overwhelmed, and spiritually scattered, not because they don’t love God, but because they don’t have a structure for their spiritual life.Today I’m going to show you an ancient practice called a rule of life that has helped believers stay spiritually grounded for centuries and it might completely change how you structure your days.You don’t need a better planner. You need better alignment.In this episode of the Living Free and Truth podcast, we explore the ancient Christian practice of a Rule of Life: a flexible, grace-filled rhythm that helps you live intentionally with God at the center.This isn’t about legalism, productivity hacks, or rigid schedules. It’s about reclaiming your days from distraction and building rhythms that shape your spiritual, physical, relational, and vocational life around Christ.We cover:- The biblical foundation for a Rule of Life- The history of this practice in early Christianity- Why spiritual growth never happens accidentally- How to build daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly rhythmsA full real-life example of a personal Rule of LifeIf you feel busy but spiritually stagnant, this episode will help you reset your direction.Scriptures referenced include:Acts 2, Luke 10, Hebrews 4, 1 Corinthians 9, 1 Thessalonians 5, John 5, John 8, Galatians 5, Psalm 119, and more.Subscribe for biblical, grounded conversations on spiritual growth, discernment, and living free in Christ.More Resources:Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Book: https://www.amazon.com/Emotionally-Healthy-Spirituality-Impossible-Spiritually/dp/0310348498Sacred Rhythms Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Rhythms-Arranging-Spiritual-Transformation/dp/08308333310:00 Why You Feel Spiritually Scattered1:18 What Is a Rule of Life?3:40 Early Church Background6:05 Biblical Foundations8:12 Urgent vs Important10:02 Mary & Martha Explained12:20 Freedom vs Legalism14:05 How to Build Your Own Rule of Life16:30 Spiritual Rhythms18:10 Physical Rhythms19:45 Relationships & Community21:15 Work & Vocation28:10 Final Encouragement🤝Connect 🤝with Living Free in TruthFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingfreeintruthInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingfreeintruthTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livingfreeintruth

Integrity is more than honesty. It’s living consistently with God’s truth in every area of life, even when no one’s watching. In this teaching, we explore how small compromises can quietly erode your spiritual character, using real-world examples, biblical principles, and practical steps you can take today.Verses Covered: Proverbs 10, Proverbs 11, Psalm 34, Luke 16, Matthew 5, Colossians 3, Exodus 23✅ Learn how to align your work, finances, and relationships with God’s standards.✅ Strengthen your spiritual “muscle” and faithfulness in small things.✅ Discover why even tiny choices matter to God.If you’re serious about walking in integrity, this teaching is for you.#Integrity #BiblicalWisdom #FaithfulLiving #ChristianLife #BibleTeaching #WorkplaceIntegrity #MoneyAndFaith #TruthInAction #SpiritualGrowth01:17 – Integrity = Wholeness, Not Just Honesty02:02 – Biblical Examples: Daniel & Joseph04:19 – Modern Daily Tests of Integrity05:05 – Financial Integrity (Proverbs 11, Luke 16)07:12 – Workplace Integrity (Colossians 3)08:08 – Relationships & Honesty (Ephesians 4)09:32 – Keeping Promises & Vows (Matthew 5, Ecclesiastes 5)11:10 – Business Ethics & Fairness (Leviticus 19, 2 Corinthians 8)14:46 – Returning Lost Items & Paying Debts (Exodus 23, Romans 13)19:28 – Living Before God: Audience of One20:01 – Strengthening Spiritual Integrity🤝Connect 🤝with Living Free in TruthFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingfreeintruthInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingfreeintruthTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livingfreeintruth

Every day, we unknowingly ingest and inhale tiny plastic particles called microplastics. They’re in our water, food, air, and even the clothes we wear. Scientists are now finding microplastics in human organs, blood, and brain tissue, raising questions about long-term health effects.In this episode, I break down:- What microplastics are and where they come from- How they enter our bodies and accumulate- The potential health impacts, including hormone disruption- Practical steps to reduce your exposureNo gimmicks, just research, awareness, and actionable tips for daily life from a Christian perspective.00:00 - Introduction: Microplastics Everywhere 00:40 - Personal Discovery: How I First Learned About Microplastics 02:14 - What Are Microplastics? 05:06 - Historical Shift to Plastics and Synthetic Materials 06:41 - Synthetic Clothing & Microfiber Pollution 08:20 - Plastic in Food Packaging & Water 09:37 - Why We Didn’t Notice Microplastics Before 10:06 - Stewardship & Responsibility 11:13 - Why You Should Care: Health Impacts 12:18 - Endocrine Disruption Explained 14:56 - Microplastics as Chemical Carriers 15:48 - Practical Steps to Reduce Exposure 18:32 - Replacing Plastics in Daily Life 20:55 - Top Microplastic Contributors 21:37 - Closing Thoughts & Awareness#microplastic #microplastics #nanoplastics #pollution #health #healthylifestyle #healthyfood #polyesterfabric #christianfaith #christianliving 🤝Connect 🤝with Living Free in TruthFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingfreeintruthInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingfreeintruthTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livingfreeintruth

Have you ever faced a decision and felt completely stuck, wondering if God is opening a door or closing one?In this episode, we explore biblical discernment and how to recognize open and closed doors in your life. Using Scripture, real-life testimony, and principles from Ignatian discernment, we talk through how God leads us through peace, redirection, and sometimes delay.We’ll cover:- What the Bible teaches about open and closed doors- How to tell the difference between fear and the peace of God- Why closed doors aren’t always no, but protection or redirection- Real stories from missions, ministry, career, and relationships- How to make wise decisions without relying only on emotionsKey Scriptures:Proverbs 3:5–6 · John 10:27 · Acts 16 · Philippians 4 · Colossians 3If you’re weighing a job offer, relationship, ministry opportunity, or major life change, this episode will help you slow down, listen well, and move forward with wisdom.🙏 Trust the Lord. Count the cost. Walk in obedience.00:00 – Feeling Stuck Between Doors02:45 – “You Can’t Steer a Parked Car”05:10 – Closed Doors vs. Redirection05:42 – Ignatian Discernment Explained06:28 – Consolation vs. Desolation (Peace vs. Anxiety)07:36 – Fear or God’s Peace? How to Tell the Difference08:00 – Counting the Cost: Biblical Wisdom11:20 – Practical Examples: Jobs, Relationships, Ministry14:31 – When Obstacles Don’t Mean “No”15:03 – Missions Story: When Logistics Fell Apart21:00 – Final Encouragement: Learning to See God’s Doors

Contentment isn’t something we stumble into, it’s learned.And it’s not the same as happiness, comfort, or settling.In this episode of Living Free and Truth, we explore what biblical contentment actually is through Philippians 4 and the imagery of Scripture’s “fountain of living waters.”In a culture shaped by comparison, hustle, productivity, and constant dissatisfaction, it’s easy to feel like peace is always just out of reach. Social media, consumerism, body image pressure, career striving, relationship expectations, and even spiritual performance can quietly train us to drink from broken cisterns instead of the source that truly satisfies.We’ll talk about:- Why contentment must be learned- The difference between satisfaction and settling- How comparison quietly erodes peace- Why excellence and contentment are not opposites- How Paul learned contentment in both abundance and lack- Practical ways to cultivate gratitude, trust, and peace in everyday lifeContentment isn’t the absence of desire, it’s the absence of desperation.It’s learning to trust God’s presence and provision in every season.If you’re wrestling with restlessness, comparison, or the pressure to be “further along,” this episode is for you.📖 Key Scriptures: Philippians 4, Psalm 36, Isaiah 55, John 4🎧 Subscribe for weekly conversations on faith, truth, and spiritual clarity💬 Let me know in the comments: where do you feel the tension between gratitude and dissatisfaction?00:00 – What Contentment Really Is (Not the World’s Version)02:54 – Where Contentment Actually Comes From06:01 – Can You Be Content in Hard Transitions?10:47 – How Do We Drink From the Fountain?11:21 – Contentment Without Settling (The Tension)13:11 – Contentment Is Not the Absence of Desire16:14 – Why Nostalgia Can Become a Trap17:08 – Identity, Living Water, and Daily Renewal18:14 – Practical Takeaways for Cultivating Contentment19:11 – Learning Gratitude in Hard Seasons22:17 – Trusting God When You Don’t Have Control23:24 – How Serving Others Reorients the Heart25:10 – Happiness vs Contentment26:20 – The True Source of Satisfaction#Contentment #BiblicalContentment #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndTruth#Philippians4 #ChristianLiving #SpiritualGrowth #FaithOverComparison #livingfreeintruth

Hypocrisy is not struggle. It’s pretense.Jesus confronts those who protect sin, manage image, and claim authority without submission.This episode establishes:- Jesus rebukes religious hypocrisy more than open rebellion- The issue is not imperfection, but refusal to repent- Hypocrisy shifts God from the center to the crowd- Image without transformation produces spiritual abuse, burnout, and scandal0:00 – Why Hypocrisy Matters1:06 – What Hypocrisy Actually Is2:11 – Matthew 23: Jesus’ Strongest Rebuke13:12 – Judgment vs. Discernment14:38 – Modern Expressions of Hypocrisy18:49 – Hidden Struggle vs. Hypocrisy21:18 – How Hypocrisy Shows Up Today

In this episode, we address a topic that affects churches, families, workplaces, and friendships, yet is rarely handled with biblical clarity: gossip, slander, and triangulation.Many believers get stuck between two extremes:- staying silent out of fear of gossip- or justifying sinful speech as “processing” or “discernment”In this message, we learn how to speak truth without sin, process pain without poisoning others, and guard unity without suppressing reality.📌 Topics Covered:Why words matter spirituallyWhat gossip is vs. what healthy processing isWhat slander is and why it’s severeTriangulation and how it fractures trustBiblical steps for confrontation (Matthew 18)When discernment is necessary (and when it becomes suspicion)How to protect others without enabling sinIf you’ve ever been hurt by gossip or felt guilty for processing pain, this episode is for you.👉 If this helped you, share it with someone who needs biblical clarity on gossip.📌 Subscribe for more truth-based teaching on spiritual maturity and healthy community.00:00 - Intro: Why Gossip Needs Biblical Clarity01:24 - Why Words Matter (Jesus & the Heart)03:24 - What Gossip Really Is04:43 - What Slander Is (False Witness)05:16 - Healthy Processing: What It Looks Like06:15 - Triangulation: The Hidden Divide10:42 - Confrontation: Escalation Steps11:17 - When Safety Is a Concern (Abuse, Power Imbalance)16:16 - Whistleblowers & Speaking Up18:06 - Different Definitions of Privacy19:58 - Prayer Meetings Turning into Gossip

In this episode of Living Free and Truth, we dive into biblical financial stewardship. It's not prosperity gospel, not fear-based scarcity thinking, and not hustle culture. Learn how to manage your money as a tool, not a god.We’ll cover:God’s ownership of all things and the heart of stewardshipPractical budgeting, saving, and generosityAvoiding debt, dishonesty, and fear-driven decisionsAligning your financial decisions with your faith and valuesWhether you’re starting out or looking for a biblical framework to steward what God has entrusted to you, this episode offers clarity, practical steps, and freedom from money anxiety.00:00:00 – Intro00:01:08 – Biblical Foundation: God Owns Everything & Faithfulness Over Amount00:05:10 – Trust, Anxiety, and Faith in Money00:08:10 – Earning Honestly: Integrity in Action00:12:36 – Intentional Spending & Counting the Cost00:15:30 – Generosity, Margin, & Living Below Your Means00:18:55 – Housing, Food, & Practical Budgeting00:22:25 – Debt: Avoid, Reduce, & Plan Wisely00:25:36 – Security in God, Not Money & Reflection Questions#budgeting #money #moneymanagement #financialgoals #biblicalliving

In this episode of the Living Free in Truth Podcast, we’re grounding self-care as biblical stewardship and what it looks like to care for our physical body (sleep, eating, moving), our soul (emotions), and our spirit.We’ll walk through an overview:- What biblical self-care actually means- Why neglecting your body is not spiritual- How emotional health and spiritual maturity are connected- Rest, boundaries, and disciplineBiblical self-care is about stewarding what God has entrusted to you: your body, your soul, and your spirit so you can love God and others faithfully.If you’ve felt exhausted, spiritually distracted, overwhelmed, or confused about what rest should look like as a believer and want some practicals, this episode is for you.👉 Subscribe for more biblically grounded conversations on discernment, spiritual health, and living free in truth.#soulcare #christianfaith Resources:Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: It's Impossible to Be Spiritually Mature, While Remaining Emotionally Immaturehttps://www.amazon.com/Emotionally-Healthy-Spirituality-Impossible-Spiritually/dp/0310348498/Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation (Transforming Resources)https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Rhythms-Arranging-Spiritual-Transformation/dp/0830833331/Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Lifehttps://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-Updated-Expanded-When-Control/dp/0310351804Living Watershttps://www.desertstream.org/who-we-areTrauma Healing Institutehttps://traumahealinginstitute.org/

Self-care is everywhere but is it actually biblical?In this episode, we challenge the modern self-care narrative and contrast it with what Scripture teaches about stewardship, discipline, rest, and obedience. While culture tells us to prioritize comfort and self-preservation, the Bible calls believers to faithfulness, self-control, and surrender not indulgence. While New Age spiritualism creeps in under the guise of secular self care, find Biblical ways to truly take care of self.If you’ve ever felt confused, guilty, or spiritually stagnant while chasing “self-care,” this conversation will bring clarity and correction.📖 Scriptures referenced include themes from:- Stewardship vs. self-indulgence- Discipline and training over comfort- Rest as obedience, not escape▶️ Watch, reflect, and realign.00:00 Self-Care Culture Explained05:12 Why Self-Care Feels Right but Falls Short10:28 What the Bible Actually Teaches16:03 Rest vs. Escape21:47 When Self-Care Becomes Self-Preservation27:15 A Better Framework: Stewardship32:40 Faithfulness Over Feelings#selfcare #soulcare #spiritualdiscipline

Social media isn’t neutral. It shapes your desires, your discipline, and your devotion. In this episode of Living Free in Truth, we examine whether social media is a tool for the Kingdom or a trap for the soul.Social media promises connection, inspiration, and entertainment—but left unchecked, it can quietly cultivate comparison, lust, pride, idleness, and discontent.In this episode, I share my personal journey as a marketer and ministry leader who has been both deeply immersed in social media and completely offline for nearly two years. We explore the biblical warnings that apply directly to modern scrolling, the addictive nature of algorithms, and how God has still used social platforms powerfully for revival, evangelism, and testimony.We’ll cover:- Why social media is a battlefield for your heart and mind- How scrolling feeds comparison, envy, lust, and consumerism- The difference between using a tool and being mastered by it- Biblical wisdom on guarding your eyes, time, and desires- Practical steps for discernment, boundaries, and digital discipline- How God has used social media for revival, salvation, and Kingdom workThis isn’t a call to fear technology, but a call to redeem it.📖 Scriptures referenced include James 1, Ephesians 5, Psalm 101, Matthew 6, Philippians 4, and more.Ask yourself:Am I using social media for God or is it using me?▶️ Subscribe for biblical truth, spiritual discernment, and freedom in Christ.💬 Share your experience with social media in the comments.00:00 – Social Media: A Battlefield for the Soul00:37 – Tool or Trap? Framing the Conversation01:09 – Why Social Media Exists & Why We Use It02:27 – My Background in Marketing & Social Media03:27 – FOMO, Fasting, and Going Completely Offline06:24 – Algorithms, Dopamine, and Addiction07:12 – When Going Offline Turns Into Pride08:05 – Asbury Revival & God Using Social Media09:33 – Billy Graham: Using Every Tool for the Gospel10:26 – Testimony: Finding Jesus Through Social Media12:56 – When Tools Become Traps (James 1)14:02 – Idleness, Time Theft, and Scrolling Sin16:24 – Comparison, Envy, and Pride17:20 – Lust, Temptation, and Guarding Your Eyes18:32 – Consumerism, Money, and Discontentment20:00 – Approval, Metrics, and Fear of Man20:58 – Practical Wisdom & Boundaries26:13 – Are You Attracting God or People?More Resources:https://datareportal.com/reports/digital-2025-sub-section-state-of-socialStop Wasting Your Evenings:https://youtu.be/jtOifPRI-ik?si=GbPvlJLL-Xrr_pQIhttps://youtu.be/KXvyd-tkrmc?si=aG3jtISl_l2Qh3j7

Hustle culture tells us our worth is measured by productivity, income, and nonstop grind. The gospel tells a very different story.In this episode of Living Free and Truth, we unpack:- What hustle culture actually is and how it formed- The historical roots from the Protestant work ethic to modern digital burnout- How work shifted from calling to identity- Signs and symptoms of hustle culture- The spiritual, emotional, and relational costs of constant striving- What Scripture really says about work, rest, contentment, and trust in God- Key applications God never designed us to live exhausted, anxious, and driven by comparison. He calls us to work faithfully, rest intentionally, and find our identity in Christ.If you’ve felt burned out, guilty for resting, or pressured to monetize every part of your life, this episode is for you.Key Scriptures:Genesis 2–3, Ecclesiastes 1, Matthew 6, Mark 6:31, Hebrews 4, Philippians 4, 1 Timothy 600:00 Hustle Culture vs the Gospel05:00 How Work Became Our Identity10:00 The Digital Age & Constant Grind15:00 What the Bible Says About Work & Toil20:00 God’s Design for Rest & Contentment25:00 When Busyness Replaces Love30:00 Living Faithfully in a Hustle-Driven World33:30 Choosing Rest, Trust, and Obedience

The enemy rarely lies outright. He disguises deception as truth, wisdom, spirituality, and even goodness.In this episode of Living Free in Truth, we expose common lies from the New Age, occult-influenced practices, and subtle deceptions within Christian culture, then contrast them with clear biblical truth.We cover:- Why “it works” doesn’t mean it’s from God- How spiritual deception is disguised as science, energy, or healing- Lies that attack identity, worth, peace, and trust in God- The difference between conviction and condemnation- Practical biblical tools to test, discern, and reject liesThis episode is for anyone who wants discernment without fear, truth without compromise, and freedom rooted in Christ, not based on feelings, signs, or culture.📖 Key Scriptures include:1 Peter 5:8 • Deuteronomy 12 • 2 Thessalonians 2 • Matthew 24 • Romans 1 • John 14 • Romans 8 • Hebrews 12 • 2 Corinthians 10👉 Comment below:Which lie stood out to you — and what truth are you choosing to believe instead?00:00 Introduction: How the Enemy Uses Deception04:30 The Progression of Deception: Harmless → Helpful → Beneficial09:00 “It Works” Doesn’t Mean God Approves14:30 Peace, Energy, and Feeling Close to God19:30 Common Defenses People Use to Justify Deception24:30 Core Lies About Identity and Worth29:30 Fear, Control, and Trusting God34:30 Hopelessness, Relativism, and Shaken Foundations39:30 How to Actively Defend Against Lies43:30 Final Encouragement & Prayer

Money isn’t just a practical issue, Jesus said it’s a spiritual one.In this episode of Living Free in Truth, we walk through what the Bible actually teaches about money, stewardship, generosity, and idolatry. Jesus made it clear: you cannot serve both God and Mammon. That means the love of money is never neutral: it either serves God’s kingdom or competes with it.We explore:- Why money has spiritual power- What “Mammon” really is- Why the love of money leads people away from God- The difference between temporary wealth and eternal reward- How generosity breaks money’s grip on the heart- Why stewardship is about faithfulness, not amounts- How anxiety, fear, and security reveal who we truly trustThis episode is not anti-money.It is anti-idolatry.And it’s a call to freedom, trust, and biblical stewardship.00:00 Introduction: Why Money Is a Spiritual Issue05:00 You Can’t Serve God and Mammon10:30 The Love of Money vs Eternal Wealth16:00 When Money Becomes a False Savior21:30 Stewardship, Not Ownership27:00 Generosity Breaks Mammon’s Grip32:30 Anxiety, Trust, and God’s Provision38:00 God Owns EverythingPersonal Testimonies of Trusting God with Finances40:23 – Personal Testimonies of Trusting God with Finances45:18 – Final Encouragement & ClosingMore Resources:Jesus’ Perspective on Wealth in 6 Minuteshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpqOdHV3dmU&t=24sThe Christian and His Money | Derek Princehttps://youtu.be/sYYq2S2HsYk?si=mjqt51hvibfh8kTphttps://www.gotquestions.org/what-is-mammon.html

Prophetic language is everywhere today,“God told me,” “I have a word for you,” “The Lord showed me.” But Scripture is clear: not every spiritual voice is from God.In this episode of Living Free in Truth, we walk through biblical tests for discerning true prophets from false prophets, using Scripture, not hype, not fear, and not personality.We examine:• Clear biblical marks of false prophets• How gifting is not the same as godliness• Why signs and wonders are not proof of approval• The warning of Balaam• Jesus, Paul, Ezekiel, and Peter’s teachings on deception• How false prophecy brings false peace and spiritual damageThis episode is for believers who want truth, clarity, and discernment rooted in Scripture📖 Key Scriptures: Ezekiel 13 & 34, Matthew 7, 2 Peter 2, 2 Corinthians 11, Colossians 2If you’ve ever felt confused, pressured, or harmed by “prophetic words,” this teaching is for you.00:00 – Why Discernment Matters Today01:05 – Prophetic Language Is Everywhere02:00 – God’s Severe Warning in Ezekiel 1304:55 – “Whitewashed Walls”: False Peace Explained06:10 – Why False Prophecy Often Sounds Encouraging06:55 – Whitewashed Tombs (Jesus’ Warning)07:40 – False Shepherds vs the Heart of God (Ezekiel 34)11:20 – God Seeks the Scattered Sheep12:25 – It’s Not About Predictions — It’s About the Heart12:55 – Gifting vs Fruit: A Critical Distinction14:05 – Jesus: “By Their Fruit You Will Know Them”15:45 – Signs, Wonders, and Lawlessness16:45 – Satan Masquerades as Light (2 Corinthians 11)18:10 – Mysticism, Visions, and False Wisdom (Colossians 2)20:30 – External Spirituality vs Inner Transformation21:05 – 20 Signs of a False Prophet (Biblical List)22:35 – Why Scripture Tells Us to Watch, Not Ignore22:55 – False Prophets According to 2 Peter 227:20 – Character Reveals the Truth28:15 – Balaam: Gifted but False30:10 – Why Balaam Is Condemned in the New Testament31:00 – What Defines a True Prophet31:55 – John the Baptist as a Model of True Prophecy32:45 – Authority Comes From Obedience, Not Hype33:40 – Final Call to Biblical Discernment

In this episode, we walk through what biblical discernment actually is and what it is not. Many believers confuse discernment with intuition, personal opinion, “having peace,” or what feels right in the moment. Scripture gives us something far clearer, far stronger, and far more trustworthy.We look at key passages across the Old and New Testament.You’ll see how the Bible defines discernment, how the Holy Spirit leads believers into truth, how to “test the spirits,” and why simply following feelings can lead you into deception.If you want to grow in spiritual maturity, sharpen your ability to recognize truth from error, and stand firm in a culture filled with counterfeits, this episode will help you build on solid ground.0:00 – Intro0:20 – What Biblical Discernment Actually Means1:15 – Hebrews 5: Why Discernment Requires Maturity3:50 – Testing Everything (1 Thessalonians 5)6:30 – Discernment Through Knowledge & Love (Philippians 1)8:00 – God’s Word as Our Light (Psalm 119)10:00 – Testing the Spirits (1 John 4)13:45 – The Mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2)16:00 – What Discernment Is NOT21:00 – Why “I Feel Peace” Can Be Misleading27:00 – Avoiding Counterfeits & Occult Practices32:00 – Final Encouragement and Prayer

The gospel isn’t motivational talk, tradition, or a religious slogan. It’s the true story of a holy God, a fallen humanity, a saving King, and a coming return.In this episode, we walk through the gospel in plain language: from creation, rebellion, and spiritual death to Christ’s life, death, resurrection, and the promise of His return. We look at what it means to be born again, to receive a new identity, to enter God’s kingdom, and to live in real freedom today, not someday, but now.If you’re hungry for clarity, truth, and a biblical foundation (not hype) this is for you.Key Themes:- Why we need salvation- What Jesus actually accomplished- What it means to be born again- The Kingdom of God “already and not yet”- Freedom, identity, and new life in Christ- The second coming and future hope00:00 Why the Gospel Matters04:00 Creation, Rebellion & Our Spiritual Condition08:00 Jesus: The Savior Foretold12:00 The Kingdom of God Is at Hand16:00 Dead in Sin, Alive in Christ20:00 Freedom on This Side of Eternity24:00 Law, Covenant & the New Heart28:00 Internal Transformation vs Behavior Modification32:00 Truth, Repentance & Real Identity36:00 The Return of Jesus & Final Hope

Martial arts is often seen as discipline, strength, and peace, but beneath the beauty lies a deep spiritual foundation rooted in Eastern religions.In this episode, Connie Kao unpacks the hidden philosophies behind martial arts, from Taoism to Buddhism, and explores how practices like Tai Chi, Aikido, and Kung Fu intertwine with spiritual beliefs.We’ll look at:How martial arts spread to the WestThe spiritual symbolism behind bowing, meditation, and energy flow (“chi”)Why some forms may conflict with the Word of GodHow to discern between physical fitness and spiritual compromiseBiblical Insight: Jesus calls us not to self-mastery or enlightenment, but to surrender and truth.00:00 – Intro: Discipline or Deception?04:00 – The Spiritual Roots08:00 – Biblical Lens on Self-Mastery12:00 – Energy, Power, and the Supernatural'16:00 – Research & Testimonies20:00 – Mainstream Acceptance25:00 – Biblical Discernment30:00 – Walking in True Strength34:00 – Closing Reflections🙏 More Resources:Christianity And Martial Arts...Are They Compatible?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoOd9WJfaJ4Relationship between Martial Arts and Religionhttps://www.usadojo.com/the-relationship-between-martial-arts-and-religion/#google_vignette Should a Christian Practice the Martial Arts?https://www.equip.org/articles/should-a-christian-practice-the-martial-arts/The Secret Dangers of Martial Artshttps://secretdangersofmartialarts.wordpress.com/Why Christians Should Not Practice Yoga or Martial Artshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZGKxF6DdmUNavigating Martial Arts and the Occulthttps://thecultishshow.com/podcast/martial-arts-and-the-occultSubscribe for more truth-centered conversations on faith, freedom, and discernment.#LivingFreeInTruth #ChristianPodcast #MartialArts #FaithAndCulture #SpiritualDiscernment

In this episode of Living Free in Truth, we uncover the unseen spiritual influences behind acupuncture, acupressure, and Traditional Chinese Medicine.These practices are becoming more mainstream: even recommended by doctors, but what if they aren’t spiritually neutral? We’ll explore where acupuncture really came from, how it connects to Daoism, and why Christians must discern what spiritual systems they engage in.🙏 Whether you’ve tried acupuncture before or are simply seeking healing God’s way, this episode will help you walk in freedom and truth through Jesus Christ- our only true Healer and Redeemer.🕊️ There is no condemnation in Christ. If you’ve participated in these practices, you can renounce them and find complete freedom in Him.More Resources to dive deeper:Blessing or Curse: You Can Choose by Derek Princehttps://www.amazon.com/Blessing-Curse-You-Can-Choose/dp/0800794087Testimony: God Delivered Me From Acupuncturehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0TcvrpP25gExploring Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Tapping, Applied Kinesiology & Sound Baths as an Ex-Occultisthttps://youtu.be/KtB1LqI5jMo?si=iXjgQWHXO8znjQgX#17. The New Age: Is Acupuncture Wrong?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQESqcQdGbYAcupuncture can open demonic doors to sickness & isn’t compatible with Christianityhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVZ_z2X7hysAcupuncture For Pregnancy?? Christian WARNINGhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43dsOY_9d4UIs Acupuncture Demonic?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBRFvezGpO40The Truth about Tai Chi, Acupuncture & Star Wars | With Marcia Montenegrohttps://youtu.be/TkTLVz1JVKc?si=THS6aG3sfs03vgUj0:00 – Introduction: The Hidden Influence Behind Acupuncture04:00 – Roots in Daoism and the Occult09:00 – How Acupuncture Became Mainstream13:00 – Personal Experience & Spiritual Implications17:00 – Discerning Spirits and Closing Spiritual Doors21:00 – Freedom and Redemption Through Christ👇 Comment below what stood out to you and how God is leading you to discern truth in your healing journey.

After 42 years of marriage, Jamie and Tammy Newberry have lived through missions, miracles, and moments that tested their faith to the core. When Tammy nearly died from COVID complications which involved two months in a coma and 140 days in hospitals, their family witnessed the power of prayer and the faithfulness of God in the face of impossible odds. In this moving episode of Living Free in Truth, hear how Jamie clung to God’s voice when doctors said there was no hope, how worship filled a hospital ICU with life, and how Tammy’s miraculous recovery reshaped their calling and faith. We hear Tammy and Jamie's journey in the Lord, including their journey into the supernatural, how their faith brought them to India and back and where they are today.Now, Tammy is thankful to be alive and has a mandate from God which includes leading the School of Kingdom Ministry in her church Vineyard Community Church in Overland Park. 🌿 Topics include:- Surviving a near-death encounter with COVID- Hearing God’s voice and obeying in crisis- Mission work in India and lessons in humility- Growing in spiritual maturity and supernatural faith- Marriage, love, and healing after suffering- The cost of unconditional love- Walking out spiritual immaturity to maturing in Christ🙌 A story of hope, purpose, and saying yes to God. 00:00 – Introduction: Meet Jamie & Tammy01:00 – A Life of Faith and Family02:00 – Tammy’s Nursing Career and Serving Others04:30 – Meeting in the Military & Jamie’s Medical Work05:30 – “I Almost Died”: Tammy’s COVID Story Begins08:00 – ICU Battle and the Power of Prayer12:30 – Jamie Hears God: “She Will Live and Not Die”14:00 – Worship in the ICU – Life in a Place of Death18:00 – The Miracle: “She Woke Up the Next Day”20:00 – Heaven, Angels, and Out-of-Body Experiences24:00 – God’s Hand in Recovery and Healing30:00 – From Death to Life: Coming Home After 140 Days32:00 – Discovering the Holy Spirit and the Supernatural36:00 – The Vineyard Journey and Encountering the Spirit46:00 – Mission Work in India – Faith in Action52:00 – Learning Maturity and Love Through Suffering58:00 – The Hard Work of Sanctification01:01:00 – Living with Purpose: “You Were Called to Love”01:04:00 – Final Reflections: God’s Faithfulness in Every Season#neardeathexperience #neardeath #nde #christianfaith #healing #healingjourney

Most people think chiropractic is harmless, maybe even helpful. But few realize its founder, D.D. Palmer, claimed to receive the keys to chiropractic from a spirit during a séance.In this episode of Living Free in Truth, we uncover the spiritualist and occult origins of chiropractic, explore how it became accepted by Christians, and hold its philosophy up to Scripture.📖 Topics covered:- D.D. Palmer’s connection to spiritualism and necromancy- How “innate intelligence” mirrors New Age energy healing- Why “Christian chiropractic” isn’t biblical- Scriptures that expose false healing philosophiesThis episode helps expose the occult origins of chiropractic practice, explain why its philosophy conflicts withbiblical truth, and help Christians discern alternatives that honor God.00:00 Introduction – Should Christians use chiropractic? 04:13 The surprising origins of chiropractic 08:06 D.D. Palmer’s séance and “Dr. Jim Atkinson” 12:11 The philosophy of energy healing and innate intelligence 16:01 What Scripture says about necromancy and false healing 20:05 Discernment: questions every believer should ask 24:11 The narrow road: being the faithful minority 28:24 Redefining sin as “misalignment” – the counterfeit gospel 29:55 Closing: true alignment comes from Jesus, not energyMore Resources:The first chiropractor was a Canadian who believed in ghostshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dx7XCXD3tRoThe Secret History of Chiropractic Medicinehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWeq9cMs_54The Incredible Chiropractic Historyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxVB5YVRp-EThe Healing Gods: Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Christian America by Candy Gunther Brownhttps://www.amazon.com/Healing-Gods-Complementary-Alternative-Christian/dp/0199985782Deliverance in the Modern Age: Ken Fishhttps://youtu.be/rec7L2PENXw?si=jQEfCYjd3W2RdCkJOccult Spiritual Warfare: Ken Fish:https://youtu.be/UojBiGYTg9o?si=LbbQRKAodLDJkU_3Spiritual Roots of Chiropractic Medicine: (Ken Fish Short)https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YetAgdzgHbs🎬 Reels / Shorts Ideas1️⃣ Reel: “The Spirit Behind Chiropractic”Hook (on-screen text):The first chiropractor said a spirit gave him the idea.Script:D.D. Palmer, founder of chiropractic, claimed a dead doctor named Jim Atkinson appeared to him in a séance and gave him the keys to chiropractic.That’s not medicine — that’s necromancy, which Scripture forbids in Deuteronomy 18.We have to stop calling “energy alignment” healing when it’s really spiritual deception.Caption:⚠️ Chiropractic began in a séance — not science. #ChiropracticExposed #BiblicalDiscernment2️⃣ Reel: “Christian Chiropractic?”Hook:Can you make something Christian if it was born in rebellion against God?Script:Some chiropractors add Bible verses or pray with patients, but the root of chiropractic came from spiritism and energy healing.You can’t sprinkle Scripture on top of something that was born in deception and call it redeemed.Truth doesn’t need to be “adjusted” — it needs to be obeyed.Caption:🕊️ Truth isn’t adjusted; it’s obeyed. #LivingFreeInTruth #DoctrineOfDemons3️⃣ Reel: “The Narrow Road”Hook:God’s truth has never depended on the majority.Script:Abraham was one family against the world.Noah was one family building an ark while everyone else mocked.Jesus said the road to life is narrow — few find it.So if you’re standing alone for truth, you’re in good company.Caption:Be the remnant. The narrow road leads to life. #ChristianFaith #LivingFreeInTruth

Are video games just harmless fun or can they open spiritual doors?In this episode of Living Free in Truth, Connie sits down with Max, a business owner, and Matthew, a game designer and creative content director, to talk honestly about the impact of video games on our minds and spirits. From Diablo’s dark fantasy world to the hope of Christian creativity in the gaming industry, this conversation explores discernment, spiritual warfare, and how believers can approach gaming with wisdom.We cover:- Max’s testimony of spiritual oppression tied to playing Diablo- Connie shares her experience with "We were here"- How games shape worldview and thought patterns- The dangers of occult themes in entertainment- Why Christians should step into game design and storytelling- Red flags to look for when choosing games- Encouragement to keep Jesus at the center of all we consume🎮 Whether you play games yourself or love someone who does, this episode offers biblical insight and practical wisdom.00:00 – Welcome to Living Free in Truth00:35 – Meet Max and Matthew01:27 – Matthew’s career in game design01:55 – Why this episode is about video games02:14 – Max’s testimony: hooked on Diablo03:15 – The dark themes of Diablo & their effects05:13 – Spiritual oppression and demonic manifestations06:59 – What it felt like: sleep paralysis & dark figures08:36 – Realizing the connection between games and spiritual doors10:12 – How gaming altered thinking and worldview12:13 – Overview of Diablo’s dark fantasy universe14:15 – Connie’s own video game experience (We Were Here)17:15 – Matthew: the double-edged sword of games19:30 – Games as art and storytelling (but often without Christian influence)21:18 – Games as connection vs. danger of idolatry23:26 – Why Christians should create video games25:21 – Christian games in history (and their challenges)28:07 – The future: Christian creativity in the game industry29:40 – Media as a double-edged sword—don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater30:23 – Video games: a tool that can glorify God or self31:17 – Red flags in games: occultism, spells, dark fantasy33:10 – Discernment and personal limits as a believer35:12 – Glorifying God in how we use our time37:12 – Diablo’s conscious choices on occult elements39:01 – Freedom, choices, and idols of the heart41:32 – Example of a game designed around misery & hell42:03 – Why discernment with the Holy Spirit is essential43:35 – Fiction vs. real-world occult practices44:44 – The Holy Spirit as our guide into all truth45:39 – Final encouragement: Christians, step up in creativity46:18 – Closing thoughts

Vivecca shares stories and testimonies of her experience helping those walk out the New Age. In this episode of Living Free in Truth, Connie talks with Pastor Vivecca LeAnder - a woman who helps people find true freedom in Christ after years trapped in New Age and occult deception.Vivecca shares firsthand stories from those who left New Age practices, found deliverance through Jesus, and now live in peace and healing. She also explains the differences between Christianity, New Age, and the occult and how counterfeit “light” practices subtly open doors to bondage.If you’ve explored New Age spirituality, energy healing, or “manifestation,” this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and a clear path back to Jesus.📖 Topics covered:- What New Age really is — and how it blends with occultism- Testimonies of women set free through deliverance- Patterns Vivecca sees in those leaving New Age- The nervous system and spiritual oppression- Jesus’ invitation to peace and abundant life00:00 – Welcome & Introduction to Pastor Vivecca LeAnder04:01 – Vivecca's Calling: Healing, Freedom & Abundant Life08:01 – What Is the New Age? How It Blends with the Occult12:01 – Testimony #1: A Near-Death Experience and Deliverance16:01 – Common Patterns in Those Leaving the New Age20:01 – Testimony #2: From Yoga to Finding Peace in Jesus24:01 – False Light vs. True Light: Why Jesus Alone Brings Freedom28:01 – Testimony #3: God’s Pursuit Through Social Media32:01 – Testimony #4: Encounters with Jesus & Full Surrender36:01 – Vivecca's Story: From Trials to Ministry40:01 – Faith Through Fire: Standing Firm Amid Attack43:01 – Final Exhortation & Invitation to Try Jesus45:00 – Closing Prayer & Outro

Should Christians play Dungeons & Dragons? 🎲 For decades, believers have debated whether D&D is harmless storytelling or a doorway to the demonic. In this episode of Living Free in Truth, we take a clear, biblical look at the game’s fruit, origins, worldview, and spiritual dangers.Through testimonies, Scripture, and comparisons with Narnia and Lord of the Rings, we’ll ask:What is the “fruit” of D&D in people’s lives?Does the game draw from pagan gods and occult practices?How do Christians defend playing it — and what does the Bible actually say?Why do stories like Narnia point to Christ, while D&D normalizes sorcery?👉 Whether you’ve played D&D, know someone who does, or are curious about the cultural debate, this episode will help you discern truthfully and guard your imagination for God’s glory.Chapters:00:00 – Intro: Should Christians Play Dungeons & Dragons?01:02 – The Fruit of D&D: Testimonies, Addiction & Occult Curiosity09:05 – Stranger Things, Pop Culture & D&D’s Occult Parallels11:22 – The Origins of D&D: Pagan Gods, Magic, and New Age Roots23:49 – What the Bible Says: Sorcery, Divination & False Gods25:07 – Narnia & Lord of the Rings vs Dungeons & Dragons33:06 – Spiritual Dangers: Role-Playing, Compromise & Deception38:22 – Final Takeaway: Guarding Imagination & Walking in Truth📖 Key Scriptures: Deuteronomy 18:10–12, Ephesians 5:11, Proverbs 4:23, Galatians 1:8🔔 Subscribe for more biblical truth and cultural discernment✍️ Share your thoughts in the comments — have you or someone you know played D&D? What fruit did it produce?#ChristianPodcast #DungeonsAndDragons #LivingFreeInTruth #Occult #BiblicalDiscernment

Is Halloween really just harmless fun or something much darker? 👀 Did you have a weird feeling about it, but just brushed it away because it's what everyone else is doing? Have you grown up celebrating and so it's associated with positive childhood memories? Do you think what's the big deal?In this episode of Living Free in Truth, we uncover the origins, cultural shift, and spiritual reality behind Halloween. From its pagan roots in Samhain to its billion-dollar commercialization, we’ll explore what Scripture says and how believers can respond with wisdom, discernment, and truth.💡 Learn:• The real spiritual roots of Halloween• Why the enemy uses fear, lust, and darkness to desensitize us• How culture rebrands sin as entertainment• How Christians can walk in light instead of blending with darkness💬 Share your thoughts below: How do you approach Halloween as a believer?00:00 – Introduction: Why Talk About Halloween?00:43 – What Does Halloween Glorify?02:00 – The Occult Roots and Witchcraft Connection03:02 – The Sexualization and Lawlessness of Halloween03:31 – Gluttony, Excess, and Blurring Good vs. Evil04:08 – Spiritual Desensitization and Demonic Influence05:04 – Real Stories and Personal Reflection08:15 – What Witches Say About Halloween10:18 – Cultural Compromise: Christians & Halloween11:14 – Hollywood and the Normalization of Darkness12:15 – The True Origins: Samhain and All Hallows’ Eve14:23 – How Halloween Became Mainstream15:47 – Spirit Halloween and the Business of Darkness18:39 – The Commercialization Trap19:13 – How Should Christians Respond?20:09 – Personal Memories & Cultural Contrast22:25 – Walking in Wisdom, Not Fear23:33 – Final Thoughts & Call to Discernment24:42 – The Narrow Path & Spiritual Clarity25:33 – Your Turn: What Do You Think?26:03 – Closing: Live Free in TruthMore Resources:Halloween: Should Christians celebrate? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ0vKfB2P5oEx-Psychic Sounds Alarm: The Occult Is Coming for Our Kidshttps://youtu.be/Ds0Q_hMsMtg?si=vgS2ceN40VQjmbvxHalloween Warning From Ex-Witchhttps://youtu.be/zbM59xbaPfc?si=7RLNeRUvmfUvFRMOSamhain: 13 Facts About Halloween’s Celtic Rootshttps://oghamart.com/blogs/news/samhain-halloween-celtic-roots

Alma shares her powerful journey from New Age spirituality, ayahuasca experiences, and weed-induced psychosis to finding true freedom in Christ. She opens up about letting go of complex rituals, encountering pastoral authority and the Holy Spirit, and healing from heartbreak caused by 5 past boyfriends. Alma spent ten years deeply immersed in the New Age, seeking connection spiritually and romantically, but always feeling an unfulfilled longing. Alma navigates codependency and trauma, and she shares the dangerous allure of these practices and how they mask true spiritual freedomIn this episode, Alma dives into:- How New Age promises freedom, but leads to spiritual bondage- the transition from feeling powerless and anxious to finding peace in Jesus- Letting go of complex New Age practices and embracing God’s simplicity- Eye-opening encounters with a pastor and the Holy Spirit- Ayahuasca, weed-induced psychosis, and transcendental experiences- Healing from codependency, PTSD, and past relationships- Reiki, transcendent sex, and reclaiming her life in ChristIf you’ve struggled with the New Age, addiction, heartbreak, or spiritual deception, this would be an encouraging testimony to hear. 00:00 – Introduction: From New Age to Christ04:00 – The Enemy Targets the Orphan Spirit08:00 – Ayahuasca: “I Drank God” — The Counterfeit Connection12:00 – The Weed-Induced Psychosis That Changed Everything16:00 – Living in Two Months of Spiritual Torment20:00 – Finding Jesus in the Depths of Panic and PTSD24:00 – A Day in the Life: Before and After Christ28:00 – Angel Cards & Reiki: Pretty Lies with Dark Roots32:00 – The Pastor Who Spoke Truth and Broke Deception36:00 – Transcendental Sex, Astrology, and the Spiritual Trap42:00 – Learning to Be Single: Dating Jesus and Healing Codependency46:00 – Writing “Holy Loved”: How Obedience Became a Book50:00 – Purpose and Redemption: What Alma Hopes You Take Away52:00 – Prayer for Deliverance and Healing54:00 – Connie’s Closing Message: Freedom in Christ57:20 – Poem: “Oh, Daughter of Mine” (From New Age to the Father’s Love)Have any comments or your own experience? Share it in the comments below.

In this episode of Living Free and Truth, we sit down with Borin Doulos - worship leader, composer, and creative pastor to hear his extraordinary journey from New Age experiences, supernatural encounters, and a rock music career, to encountering the real power and presence of God. He shares the dangers of counterfeit spiritual experiences, the allure of false light, and the moment that changed everything for him forever.From rock band star to worship pastor, Borin’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode, hear how a third eye awakening and encounters with angelic beings led him from New Age practices to fully following Jesus. Borin shares experiences of talking to spirits, reading minds, and performing laying on of hands for healing. Plus, he reflects on his early days in computer class and electricity, and how God transformed every part of his life.Topics covered in this episode:- Third eye awakening- Angelic encounters- Talking to spirits- Reading minds- Healing through laying on of hands- Crowds and ministry moments- Early computer class & electricity🔹 Explore how God revealed Himself in an overwhelming, life-changing way🔹 Learn the difference between real spiritual authority and deceptive experiences🔹 Hear the story of leaving a successful band and stepping fully into truth00:00 – Meet Borin Doulos: From New Age to Radical Worship00:01 – Early Life & Journey into Worship Music00:03 – First Encounters with the Supernatural00:10 – High School Mystical Experiences You Won’t Believe00:15 – Caught in New Age Practices: The Hidden Dangers00:22 – Manipulation in the Music World & Spiritual Deception00:30 – Audience Reactions & Young Christians Tempted by Mysticism00:33 – Doubt, Struggle & Seeking Truth in Solitude00:36 – Life-Changing Encounter with God Through Worship00:42 – Terrifying Yet Transformative Moment with Jesus00:47 – Surrendering to Christ: Leaving the Band Behind#ChristianTestimony #SpiritualWarfare #NewAgeExposed #EncounterWithGod #WorshipMusic #FaithJourney #RadicalFaith #DeliveranceStory #JesusTransformation #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalTruth #KingdomLiving #PrayerPower #SpiritualAwakening #OvercomingDarkness #FaithOverFear #GodsWord #ChristianEncouragement #WalkingWithJesus #LifeInChrist

Youth pastor Patrick Robinson shares his powerful journey from New Age practices to the freedom found only in Jesus. Patrick opens up about his years exploring crystals, chakras, pendulums, and Eastern philosophies, searching for relief from deep pain and trauma. He recounts startling supernatural encounters, including a night when an oppressive presence filled his home and his grandmother prayed until peace returned.In this candid conversation, Patrick and Connie discuss how pain can become a doorway for spiritual deception, why New Age experiences may feel real yet remain counterfeit, and how the gospel offers a better, lasting hope. Hear how God called Patrick into ministry, healed old wounds, and replaced fear and confusion with true peace.0:00 Welcome & Patrick’s background3:20 Encountering God through worship & call to ministry6:00 Early exposure to the prophetic and deliverance10:05 The haunted house incident and grandma’s prayer16:20 New Age exploration: portals, and strange voices21:25 Crystals, chakras, and pendulum practices27:10 How pain opens doors to deception34:50 Suffering, karma, and the false promise of New Age relief39:25 Disassociation and searching for meaning44:50 Deliverance in marriage & the power of Jesus’ freedom46:50 Final encouragement: Jesus is the living water#hauntedhouse #hauntedstories #supernatural #newage #newagetojesus #reiki #pendulums #crystals #pain #trauma

Pastor Mark Stephenson shares his journey from Baptist church-planter to leading a Vineyard church with an active deliverance ministry. We talk about the reality of the spiritual realm, casting out demons, guarding against New Age deception, and staying rooted in Scripture. Mark shares his journey into the supernatural as well as experiences with deliverance, angels, demons, and more. If you're hungering for more of Jesus, curious to learn more about the spiritual world from a Biblical perspective, want to hear powerful stories of people being set free, or a seasoned believer wanting to be encouraged with testimonies, this episode is for you.Mark Stephenson is the new Lead Pastor of Vineyard Community Church in Overland Park, Kansas. He's been a pastor for 21 years, is originally from Baltimore, Maryland, has his Masters of Divinity degree from Truett Seminary at Baylor University, and has been doing deliverance ministry for 9 and a half years. He's been married to his wife Melissa for over 19 years and together they have 3 kids and a dog.00:00 – Welcome & Introduction03:20 – Mark’s Call to Ministry07:00 – Encountering the Supernatural12:00 – Balanced View of the Spirit Realm14:45 – First Deliverance Story: Parking Lot Encounter21:10 – What Deliverance Is (and Isn’t)23:30 – Intense Session: Archangel Michael Intervention31:00 – Wrestling with Theology & Seminary Background36:00 – Freedom in Christ vs. Counterfeits37:20 – New Age Practices, Yoga, Reiki & Open Doors46:00 – Gnosticism and Secret Knowledge Today49:10 – Colossians 2 Explained: Elemental Spiritual Forces55:00 – Modern Mediums & Channeling Exposed59:20 – Final Encouragement: Living Free and Rooted in TruthMore Resources:They Shall Expel Demons by Derek Princehttps://www.amazon.com/They-Shall-Expel-Demons-Invisible/dp/0800792602The Biblical Guidebook to Deliverance by Randy Clarkhttps://www.amazon.com/Biblical-Guidebook-Deliverance-Randy-Clark-ebook/dp/B00U58QKJM/3Deliverance From Evil Spirits by Francis MacNutthttps://www.amazon.com/Deliverance-Evil-Spirits-Practical-Manual/dp/0800794605#demonology #deliveranceministry #deliveranceprayer #deliverancetestimony #spiritualdiscernment #biblicaltruth #christianliving

Many are searching for healing through energy work, New Age practices, or even AI companions. But do these methods actually bring freedom or deeper bondage?In this episode of Living Free in Truth, I share what the Bible says about pain, sorrow, healing, and hope. We’ll look at God’s path to true restoration, the dangers of counterfeit practices, and how Jesus meets us in our deepest wounds.Trauma leaves deep wounds that no quick fix or spiritual shortcut can heal. In this episode, I share biblical tools for processing pain honestly, bringing it to Jesus, and walking toward true freedom.We’ll explore lament as worship, the cross as the place of exchange, and how our identity is made new in Christ. Healing is not about pretending or bypassing pain. It’s about meeting God in truth, community, and restoration.If you’ve tried “shortcuts” to healing and ended up empty, this episode is for you.0:00 — Welcome & introduction: pain, trauma, and the search for healing4:30 — Why worldly methods (New Age, energy work, crystals, AI companions) fall short9:10 — What the Bible says about false prophets and counterfeit healing13:50 — The world offers coping, not true healing18:20 — Defining pain and healing from a biblical perspective22:10 — God’s way of healing: restoration and hope through Jesus24:00 — Trauma defined: deep wounds that touch every part of life28:00 — God’s way of healing: redemption, not just relief32:00 — Lament as worship: bringing honest complaints before God36:00 — Jesus bore our griefs: the cross as the place of exchange40:00 — Identity restored: living as a new creation in Christ44:00 — Walking with others: confession, prayer, and biblical community48:00 — Stories of costly faith: Corrie Ten Boom, C.S. Lewis, missionaries in China52:00 — Lasting hope: beauty for ashes and returning to God’s ancient ways

Is Christian touch therapy really biblical… or just energy healing wrapped in Christian language?In this episode of Living Free in Truth, I share my personal experience with practices like The King’s Method, and why believers need to stay far away from them. While these methods may use prayer, Bible verses, and Christian words, their roots are in Eastern mysticism, New Age energy work, and occult practices.You’ll learn:- Why desperation for healing can cloud discernment- My personal experience attending a King’s Method session- How “Christianized” energy healing works (pulse reading, sequences, meridians)- The hidden Buddhist and Shinto roots of The King’s Method- How these therapies mirror shamanic and New Age practices- What the Bible says about testing the spirits and rejecting mixtureThis is not about fear or shame but about walking in biblical truth and avoiding counterfeit spiritual practices. God alone heals through His Spirit, not hidden energies or spiritual shortcuts.🙏 If this episode blesses you, please like, share, and subscribe for more biblical perspectives on today’s culture.00:00 – Intro: Why talk about “Christian” touch therapy?04:00 – What are Splankna Therapy & The King’s Method? (and why they aren’t biblical)08:00 – My personal encounter: pulse reading, sequences, and red flags12:00 – Overlap with shamanism, hypnosis, and New Age healing practices16:00 – Pastoral counsel, fruit vs. root, and why results don’t justify the method20:00 – The King’s Method history: Jiro Murai, Jin Shin Jitsu & Eastern roots24:00 – How Dr. King rebranded it as “Christian” & how it spread locally28:00 – Splankna therapy explained: energy psychology in Christian language32:00 – Syncretism exposed: mixing faith with mysticism (Bible warnings)36:00 – Why muscle testing, meridians, and subconscious “healing” are occult40:00 – Scriptures on false gospels, deception & Satan masquerading as light44:00 – Acts 19: burning occult practices & why syncretism must be renounced48:00 – The narrow road vs. wide road: walking set apart in truth52:00 – Closing encouragement: Jesus is enough, live free in truth

In this episode of Living Free in Truth, we examine the movie and musical Wicked through a biblical lens. What starts as entertainment often hides a cultural agenda—glorifying witchcraft, rebellion, and moral confusion.We cover:How Wicked glorifies witchcraft, rebellion, and self-exaltationThe influence of pop culture icons like Ariana Grande and occult symbolismThe subtle ways movies, musicals, and songs shape hearts and mindsBiblical responses to entertainment, rebellion, and spiritual deceptionThe spiritual reality behind witchcraft, intentions, and spells🔔 Subscribe for more biblical insights on culture, entertainment, and spiritual discernment.More Resources:The WICKED Truth...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ww-ETFZ6SsFr. Mike Schmitz Reviews "Wicked"https://youtu.be/ZDN0Y6imCaY?si=lJvOm4_a13ZWjeNWAriana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Open Up ft. Sally (Oui Oui Baguette ep. 6)https://youtu.be/OCeHehrbvkA?si=wcxVtsQU43KrRC0JThe New Wicked Movie Is Darker Than You Thoughthttps://youtu.be/YVLtPRxpRjA?si=kSyDjNmS-hUCzIY_The TRUE Horrifying Story of WICKED!https://youtu.be/ZS-G12opknE?si=7uqS7Zo6AB1D20oA

What’s really behind singing bowls, sound baths, and vibrational frequency healing? These practices are exploding in popularity, even among some who claim Christianity. But what does God’s Word say? In this episode, we expose the spiritual roots of these seemingly harmless tools and why they are anything but neutral. From Eastern mysticism to energy manipulation, we break down how these practices open the door to deception and demonic influence. If you’ve been curious or caught up in the trend, it’s time to test the spirits and come back to the Truth.In this episode:- What are singing bowls and sound baths really doing?- Where did singing bowls come from? How did it become popularized?- What about the 440hz demonic frequency?- What about ASMR?- The spiritual danger behind “frequency healing”- Why mixing New Age tools with Christianity is a compromise- Biblical discernment and how to guard your heart⚠️ This is not just about preference, it’s about spiritual discernment.00:00 – Introduction: What is sound healing?04:00 – When healing itself becomes an idol (1 Timothy 4:8)08:00 – My first encounter with singing bowls12:00 – The occult roots of sound healing and numerology16:00 – Why God forbids divination and hidden “knowledge”20:00 – Sound healing, yoga, Reiki, and New Age overlap24:00 – Intention setting vs biblical surrender28:00 – The spiritual power of music in Scripture32:00 – Shamanic drumming and altered states of consciousness36:00 – Spiritual counterfeits: when “light” is actually darkness40:00 – The 440Hz frequency conspiracy and discernment44:00 – Why you cannot “Christianize” pagan tools (Deuteronomy 12:30–31)48:00 – Jesus is the only door: true peace vs. false peace50:00 – What to do instead: biblical alternatives to sound healing51:30 – Closing encouragement: Live free in truth

Is the Enneagram and Meyers-Briggs just a harmless personality test or is it rooted in occult and New Age practices? In this episode of Living Free and Truth, we unpack the Enneagram, Myers-Briggs, DISC, and StrengthsFinder tests through a biblical lens along with their connection with the Occult/New Age and Astrology.The Bible says we are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139). Our identity isn’t in a number, type, or wing, it’s in Christ alone.🔔 If this encourages you, please like, share, and subscribe for more biblical truth.More Resources:Part 1: Decoding The Enneagramhttps://thecultishshow.com/podcast/part-1-decoding-the-enneagramPart 2: Decoding The Enneagramhttps://thecultishshow.com/podcast/part-2-decoding-the-enneagram00:00 – Intro: Why personality tests matter01:39 – What the Bible says about identity02:45 – What is the Enneagram?07:37 – Occult & New Age origins15:05 – How it entered Christian circles18:56 – Enneagram vs. Astrology20:21 – “That’s just my type” — a dangerous mindset29:50 – Identity in Christ vs. numbers and types34:11 – Would you use tarot to know God?35:23 – Biblical alternatives to personality tests37:46 – Myers-Briggs, DISC & StrengthsFinder42:18 – Psychology vs. Theology43:03 – Astrology & craving future knowledge47:06 – My journey with personality tests49:17 – Fake freedom vs. true freedom in Christ52:24 – Closing encouragement#enneagram #astrology #meyersbriggs #personality #personalitytype #personalitytest #christian #newage #selfhelp #jung #psychology #culture

Welcome back to Living Free in Truth! I’m Connie, and today we’re diving into one of the most controversial and personal topics in the modern church: tattoos. Are they harmless self-expression or could they carry deeper spiritual implications?This episode isn’t about legalism, shame, or surface-level debate. It’s about discernment, clarity, and freedom in Christ. We’ll explore what Scripture actually says about tattoos and body modification, where these practices come from, and how to think biblically without falling into fear or naivety.Whether you’re inked or considering it, I invite you to listen with an open heart. This isn’t a call-out, it’s a call to think deeply.Let’s get into it.In this episode, Connie takes a clear, sober look at tattoos and body modifications through a biblical worldview: examining their origins, cultural evolution, spiritual risks, and health implications. We move beyond legalism or fear to seek biblical clarity and freedom grounded in Scripture.Starting with the ancient history of tattooing, we trace its ritualistic and pagan roots, how it evolved through culture and technology, and why it remains deeply tied to spiritual symbolism in many contexts. We explore key biblical passages, such as 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 and Leviticus 19:28, unpacking their original context and modern application.Connie shares testimonies about tattoos as spiritual doorways, discusses how tattoo ink interacts with the immune system, and highlights the toxic heavy metals often hidden in inks. We reflect on the spiritual realities of addiction, idolatry, and soul ties linked to body marking, contrasting them with the biblical concept of being sealed by the Holy Spirit - God’s eternal spiritual mark.Finally, we confront the cultural narrative of “my body, my choice,” asking what stories our bodies tell and whose image they reflect. This episode challenges believers to pursue discernment, honor God in their bodies, and thoughtfully weigh their motives and witness in a culture saturated with competing values.00:00 - Introduction: Why Discuss Tattoos Biblically?03:15 - Tattoos & Piercings in Today’s Culture06:00 - Biblical Framework: No Legalism, No Fear, Just Clarity08:40 - Two Main Biblical Arguments About Tattoos12:00 - Leviticus 19:28 & Its Historical Context14:20 - Spiritual Testimonies & Deliverance Stories17:30 - Ancient Tattoo Origins: From Ötzi to Tribal Rites21:00 - Tattoo Evolution: From Hand Tapping to Electric Machines24:00 - Tattoo Ink and the Immune System27:30 - Toxic Heavy Metals in Tattoo Ink & Health Risks31:00 - Honoring God’s Temple: Physical and Spiritual Implications34:00 - Addiction, Idolatry, and Spiritual Footholds37:30 - Tattoos, Piercings, and Cultural Identity40:00 - The Biblical Seal of the Holy Spirit vs. Physical Marks43:30 - Cultural Reflections: Tattoos, New Age Syncretism, and Witness46:30 - Final Thoughts: Discernment, Freedom, and Living for ChristMore Resources:Can You Get Demon Possessed Through Tattoos?https://youtu.be/gvzEEfPx0yY?si=jVlY5MR5ZYgCbE4cThe Fascinating History of Tattoos:https://youtu.be/Y3r_PIoeFBs?si=hxmwItkY2nL6PuuJThe History of Tattoos - Addison Andersonhttps://youtu.be/MYn15yDBvxM?si=hlEQUuqXh4LK_d6sShould Christians have Tattoos or Piercings?https://youtube.com/shorts/KNl9gWGUwXA?si=e1Ddfs5bknUhXK7cThe WICKED Truth... https://youtu.be/8Ww-ETFZ6Ss?si=tW3oEJA76VduyucLYour Tattoo is inside your immune system. Literallyhttps://youtu.be/nGggU-Cxhv0?si=2BYmtvz6cvnxXnk2The Black Alien Project Now Regrets his Transformation?https://youtu.be/FOwNWRL5q6k?si=xpDgwrMdwKfTKhV1Extreme Body Art and Body Modification | The Most Modified Transsexual Woman in The Worldhttps://youtu.be/_oHEHkPfyvY?si=oRNRxp_80ueVMTEU

In this episode of Living Free in Truth, we examine the growing popularity of muscle testing (also known as applied kinesiology, energy testing, or nutrition response testing) and ask the foundational question: Does this align with the Word of God?Many Christians are unknowingly engaging in practices with roots in New Age, occult, and Eastern mysticism, often repackaged with scientific or “Christian-friendly” language. But muscle testing goes deeper than just health, it touches on divination, spiritual deception, and misplaced trust.We explore:- The origins of muscle testing- Why it seems to “work”- How it compares to biblical healing- Modern Christian adoption of it- And how to discern the subtle traps of spiritual compromise✝️ Whether you’ve used this practice or are simply curious, this episode is a deep dive on muscle testing, its occult roots, how it is divination and equips you with biblical insight and practical questions to bring before the Lord.🙏 Let's walk in freedom, not deception.00:00 – Welcome: Why this topic matters00:37 – Muscle testing: What it is and why people seek it02:02 – Roots in Eastern mysticism and chiropractic fusion02:54 – Why it “feels” like it works04:30 – 2 Thess. 2:9 and lying signs and wonders05:44 – Medical muscle testing vs. applied kinesiology06:53 – Cross into pseudoscience and divination07:26 – Is it rebranded science or ancient spiritual practice?08:03 – How muscle testing mirrors divination practices10:14 – Why Christians fall into it (Christian practitioners, etc.)11:11 – Local example: “Christian” clinics and allergy testing13:16 – Acupuncture, chi, and Daoist roots15:02 – Misusing “God can use anything”17:06 – “It’s just a tool”- is that true?18:27 – Muscle testing as modern divination19:29 – “Power vs. Force” and spiritual calibration21:30 – What’s the real harm if there’s no visible damage?23:26 – 1 Cor. 10: Can’t drink the cup of demons and of the Lord25:07 – “It works!” is not the same as “It’s from God”26:50 – Hidden knowledge vs. Holy Spirit guidance28:12 – Biblical breakdown: What is divination?29:15 – How ancient methods parallel modern practices30:11 – Biblical lots vs. occult practices: key difference34:30 – The “self-healing body” lie and New Age thinking38:56 – Bar songs turned into hymns vs. spiritual practices40:22 – Why spiritual origins matter more than cultural ones41:35 – “I’m not looking for a demon behind everything”42:00 – The slow descent of compromise42:49 – Slippery slope examples: lust, pride, covetousness44:14 – Many sins start small. Why we must be alert45:10 – “At least I’m not doing ___” – the danger of comparisons46:25 – Deep dive: Marci Juland’s experience with muscle testing47:22 – Ouija board vs. muscle testing: surprising parallels48:38 – Asking your body questions = modern divination50:21 – True healing comes from the Lord53:02 – Call to repent and return to God54:13 – Self-reflection questions to bring to the Lord56:11 – Personal story: ignoring the check of the Holy Spirit57:01 – Bible study: 2 Cor. 10 and demolishing false arguments58:20 – Lofty opinions vs. the knowledge of God59:50 – Spiritual warfare is a battle of the mind01:01:05 – Final encouragement and call to truth and freedomMore Resource:YouTube video: 11 Reasons Muscle Testing is Divination:https://youtu.be/Bs4tg8sJUXg?si=ciDfWNa0GPj58eoNBlog: Muscle Testing--Repackaged Divination: https://www.heartandmindministries.com/single-post/2016-2-1-muscle-testingrepackaged-divinationWhat does the Bible say about applied kinesiology? https://www.gotquestions.org/kinesiology.htmlBook: Ouija Medicine: The Dark Side of Energy Medicinehttps://www.amazon.com/Ouija-Medicine-Dark-Side-Energy/dp/B0D4JZV78NBook: Life to the Body: Biblical Principles for Health & Healinghttps://www.amazon.com/Life-Body-Biblical-Principles-Healing-ebook/dp/B0D7W5PXFG

Welcome back to Living Free in Truth, where we pursue clarity in a culture of confusion and hold fast to God's Word in every area of life. Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s become increasingly popular, even among believers, yet remains spiritually dangerous: crystal healing. Maybe you’ve seen friends wearing crystal jewelry “for peace,” heard Christians talk about “cleansing energy,” or been offered a jade roller or rose quartz gift. These things may seem harmless or even helpful, but what’s at the root? Where did these practices come from, what do they actually mean spiritually, and most importantly, what does the Bible say? This isn’t about legalism, fear, or judgment. It’s about discernment, freedom, and loyalty to Jesus as our only true healer. If you’ve ever wondered, “What’s the harm?” or “Can’t I just use it for decoration?”, this episode is for you.

What is shamanic healing, and why are so many Christians unknowingly opening spiritual doors? In this episode of Living Free in Truth, I share my personal experience at a Wilderness Fusion healing clinic and expose the spiritual roots behind energy healing, touch therapy, shamanic healing, shamanism, chakras, auras, muscle testing, and practices like shadow work and shape-shifting.In this episode, we’re tackling a growing and often confusing topic: energy healing, subtle energy work, and related New Age practices that are showing up with a deep dive into Wilderness Fusion, a shamanic healing school. I will also look at another energy healing school to unpack the specific language that is being articulated and weigh it against the gospel. Many of these methods promise healing, balance, and wholeness, but at what cost?We’ll explore the spiritual roots behind these popular practices, why they’re often repackaged with scientific or Christian language, and why, as followers of Jesus, we must be alert and discerning. You’ll hear how these teachings often mix bits of truth with dangerous occult ideas that can subtly lead believers away from Christ.Most importantly, we’ll highlight the biblical way forward: true healing and wholeness only come through faith in Jesus Christ, repentance, renewing the mind with Scripture, and walking in community with other believers, not through shortcuts or manipulating energy.👉 If you’ve encountered energy healing, touch therapy, muscle testing, or anything that claims to balance your spirit or aura, this episode will equip you with a biblical lens to test those things and stay rooted in the truth.🔍 Topics Covered:- What is Wilderness Fusion and NIASZIIH healing?- What is Eden Energy Medicine?- What is muscle testing and how does it relate to New Age healing?Should Christians participate in Reiki, aura cleansing, or chakra balancing?What does the Bible say about shamans, spirit guides, and spiritual healing and tracking?✝️ True healing is found only in Jesus.📲 Please Like, Comment, Share, and Subscribe to support the podcast.🎧 Follow Living Free in Truth for biblical discernment and the fight for truth in today’s spiritual culture.👉 If this episode helped you, please Like 👍, Subscribe 🔔, and Share 📲🎧 Subscribe to Living Free in Truth for biblical discernment on New Age deception, progressive Christianity, and spiritual warfare.00:00 – Intro: My Journey into Shamanic Healing05:12 – The Session That Felt Peaceful But Wasn’t10:28 – When God Interrupted My Healing Path16:02 – Jesus vs. Energy: The Authority Behind Healing21:10 – Manipulating Outcomes vs. Surrendering to Christ27:00 – The Shamanic School That Promised Wholeness32:45 – Inner Fragmentation and the “Council of the Void”38:30 – False Light: The Deception of Emotional Breakthroughs44:12 – Chakras, Kundalini, and Spiritual Counterfeits50:10 – From New Age to Biblical Discernment55:39 – Muscle Testing, Intuition, and Hidden Gateways1:01:24 – Shallow Peace or Lasting Freedom?1:06:40 – Real Healing Is Rooted in Repentance1:10:35 – Final Thoughts and a Call to the Church#energyhealing #shamanichealing #touchtherapy #shamnism #newage #christianpodcast #biblicaltruth #chakras #auras #clairvoyance

Welcome to Living Free in Truth, the Christian podcast where we expose the counterfeits and walk boldly in biblical truth. I’m your host, Connie, and today we’re tackling one of the most deceptive movements infiltrating both culture and the church: the blending of New Age mysticism with quantum science, emotionalism, and pseudo-Christian language.In an age where people are seeking “alignment,” “energy,” and “enlightenment,” a dangerous message is rising: one that sounds spiritual, but denies the authority of Scripture and the sufficiency of the cross. You’ve probably heard it: “Jesus was just a part of the puzzle,” “truth is whatever you feel,” “AI might tap into consciousness,” or “healing can come from a frequency.”But here’s the truth:Jesus and Buddha are not the same. All paths do NOT lead to God. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life.In this episode, we’ll examine the subtle lies wrapped in scientific language, emotional manipulation, and so-called “divine intuition.” We’ll contrast it all with the eternal Word of God and call believers back to the narrow path that leads to life.We will also unpack 9 claims, common in the New Age and measure that against the rubric which is the Word of God. 00:00 – Introduction & Why This Matters01:48 – What Is the True Gospel?04:07 – Unpacking the Quantum Gospel07:12 – The Source of Truth: Jesus or a Lying Spirit?09:10 – We Are Souls, Not Energy Fields11:21 – Worshiping Creation vs. the Creator13:10 – Law of Attraction & Manifestation Exposed16:03 – False Healing vs. Jesus the Healer20:24 – Music, Emotion & Gnostic Deception22:47 – AI, Creativity & the Human Soul25:36 – All “Spiritual Energy” Is Not Holy28:16 – Ancient Truth vs. New Paradigms29:40 – Testing Common Claims36:08 – Final Warnings & Call to Discernment37:53 – Outro: Live Free in the TruthMore resources:"You Are Gods": What Did Jesus Really Mean?https://youtu.be/sUH_E3KD52A?si=mUNDzlhVQca75zeu "Christ Consciousness" Debunked By Jesushttps://youtu.be/rjvGYwU6Y6I?si=IxM0MJXfuypf6qpwFrom New Age To Jesus - My Testimonyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMu5F2icsT8Book: The Second Coming of the New Age: The Hidden Dangers of Alternative Spirituality in Contemporary America and Its Churches https://www.amazon.com/Second-Coming-New-Age-Spirituality/dp/1948014114Cultish: The Cosmic Christ of the New Age (W/Steven Bancarz) https://youtu.be/GU5aFPh6ynQ?si=yj12fgXYznvb2qrZCultish: Engaging the New Agehttps://youtu.be/41nOFSNlJ9w?si=-mGYqnUyNDt1SnpYCultish: Engaging the New Age Part 2 https://youtu.be/jW3jDz1GyFA?si=ltoqw899JqjB7gluDemystifying the New Age Jesus with Steven Bancarzhttps://www.youtube.com/live/pYKFjmq1E0g?si=Qsy_93LTRX45WCkoJesus of the New Age Vs Jesus of the Biblehttps://youtu.be/Tq55XzDjMuI?si=Wll4WYbKhdGnbGuhShocking Truth: Are New Age and New Thought Hijacking the Church? https://youtu.be/33O6gJ50SFw?si=N1J7r0poqEX0L5eX#quantumphysics #newage #christianpodcast #christianadvice #biblicaltruth #christianliving #universalism #channelingenergy #buddha #humanism #pantheism #divinity #ai #consciousness #channeling #energy, #metaphysics #metaphysical #metaphysicalteachings #metaphysicalexploration

You’ve probably heard it before, "just do what feels good", "all truth is relative", or "yoga is just stretching." But what if behind these feel-good trends is something far more sinister? I'm Connie, and this is Living Free in Truth, a Christian podcast for believers who want clarity, not compromise. Each episode, we expose cultural lies, unpack biblical truth, and walk out discernment in a world that calls deception enlightenment. Because Jesus didn’t come to affirm us, He came to free us. So if you’ve ever felt unsettled by what’s being called Christian today... you’re not alone. It’s time to live free.In this episode, I share my experience with yoga, my research into the origins, the meaning of yoga and its poses, the kundalini (serpent) spirit, chakras, and the Biblical perspective and questions for discernment. It's not about legalism or fear. It's not about what's permissible or what's allowed, but what is the heart and intent behind our choices and decisions and why.Some other helpful resources to dive deep:10 yoga poses that offer worship to Hindu deities:https://www.thetruelight.net/wp/10-yoga-poses-that-oeer-worship-to-hindu-deities/New Age to Jesus My testimony out of Astrology, Yoga and Witchcraft – Angelmarie Scafidihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxVGpLfD-5QFormer Yogi Speaks out Interview with Mike Shreve on Remnant Radio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4BxjoXvLhcApologia Radio Special: Steven Bancarz in Studio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7Lx0OlsGTsApologia Studio: Examining Reiki Energy Healing & Kundalini Yoga with Amber Aldrich Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1Va4dzD0gMCultish: Examining Reiki Energy Healing and Kundalini Yoga, Pt. 2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5sQN3Nswx8#yoga #christianyoga #newage #newageyoga #christianpodcast #christianpodcasters #kundalini #kundaliniyoga #remnantradio #biblicaldiscernment #decisionmaking #biblicaltruth #christianadvice #christianliving #kingdomliving #narrowway #jesusistruth #jesus #angelamariescafidi #stevenbancarz #livingfreeintruth #exnewage

Episode 1: New Age Spirituality or Biblical Truth?You’ve heard the words vibes, manifest, and good energy. Maybe even tried burning sage or dabbling in crystals. But what if what feels spiritual... is actually a counterfeit?Welcome to the first episode of Living Free in Truth, a Christian podcast helping believers walk in biblical truth and spiritual discernment.I’m your host, Connie, and today we’re exposing one of the most influential deceptions in both our culture and the Church: New Age spirituality. From energy healing to manifestation, these practices promise peace but lead away from the gospel.This episode isn’t about fear. It’s about clarity, courage, and the truth of Scripture. Because real freedom doesn’t come from energy… it comes from Christ.In this episode, we cover:What is the New Age and how has it entered the Church?Why spiritual discernment is essential for Christians todayHow to spot counterfeit spirituality and return to biblical truth📖 “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” — John 8:32🔗 Subscribe and share with a friend who’s navigating confusing spiritual messages. Book Recommendations:Healing Energy: Whose Energy is it Anyways? by Randy Clarkhttps://www.amazon.com/Healing-Energy-Whose-Randy-Clark/dp/1937467562They Shall Expel Demons by Derek Princehttps://www.amazon.com/They-Shall-Expel-Demons-Invisible/dp/0800792602Deliverance From Evil Spirits by Francis MacNutthttps://www.amazon.com/Deliverance-Evil-Spirits-Freedom-Demonic/dp/0800763556/The Biblical Guidebook to Deliverance by Randy Clarkhttps://www.amazon.com/Biblical-Guidebook-Deliverance-Randy-Clark-ebook/dp/B00U58QKJM#christianpodcast #christianadvice #christianliving #biblicaltruth #biblequotes #bible #christian #christianity #christianityexplained #christianityexplored #newage #biblicaltruths #livingfreeintruth

What happens when your friends, your job, and even your own good intentions lead you into something that sounds Christian… but isn’t? I’m Connie Kao, and this is Living Free in Truth, a podcast for believers who want clarity in a culture of confusion.In this first episode, I share my journey from casual curiosity to uncovering how deeply New Age deception has crept into the Church and why following Jesus means trading spiritual compromise for real freedom.Episode Highlights:- Identifying New Age influences within Christian circles- Understanding true spiritual freedom in Christ- Practical steps to develop biblical discernmentIf this episode spoke to you, please subscribe and share with a friend seeking clarity.