New age is a big moneymaking business, so it's no surprise that they're going after Christians with deceptive marketing practices. In this Contending for the Word Show, former New Age insider Doreen Virtue explains and warns about 4 new age lies that are fooling some professing Christians.Subscribe to Contend for the Word wherever you find podcasts:Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contending-for-the-word/id1704686636?mt=2&ls=1Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/02aGgEF6NGt2dkmWH57jTQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgraceThis video first appeared at @Doreen_Virtue 's YouTube and is posted here with her permission. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGCnMKNKqi0Thank you for listening or watching this episode of Contending for the Word.

On today's Contending for the Word show, Dave and Dawn discuss identifying the marks of spiritual abuse in the Nar and the professing Church, what biblical accountability looks like and how to view it, how to help those who have been spiritually abused, and why we should lovingly pray for false teachers. What You'll Hear on Today's Episode• Biblically qualifications for a male pastor.• Identifying the marks of spiritual abuse in the NAR and the professing Church.• Why the Lord cares not only about our character but also our witness.• What biblical accountability looks like and how to view it.• How we should help those who have been spiritually abused.• Why we should lovingly pray for false teachers.Subscribe to Contend for the Word wherever you find podcasts:Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contending-for-the-word/id1704686636?mt=2&ls=1Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/02aGgEF6NGt2dkmWH57jTQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgraceThank you for listening or watching this episode of Contending for the Word.

We live in a time when social media and digital technology is a prominent tool to disseminate messages as well as doctrinal beliefs at the touch of a button. There are drawbacks to such availability and power. There is reputable content, and there is questionable content flying under the radar of aesthetics with passable or recognizable terminology. There is now a rise in people wanting to build their own brands and digital kingdoms on these platforms. Clickbait material and sensational subjects are being used in order to funnel people to channels and followings. One of the things being used to validate this practice is the gospel. But is the gospel being proclaimed according to Scripture? Join Dawn on this Contending for the Word episode as she discusses this practice with an insider from a program designed to build social media platforms in a way akin to multi-level marketing.Subscribe to Contend for the Word wherever you find podcasts:Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contending-for-the-word/id1704686636?mt=2&ls=1Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/02aGgEF6NGt2dkmWH57jTQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgraceThis video first appeared at @dawnhill1613 YouTube and is posted here with her permission. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfDxMhFaVX8Thank you for listening or watching this episode of Contending for the Word.

Christian meditation apps, such as Dwell, contain unbiblical and potentially spiritually dangerous methods such as Lectio Divina, breathwork, ecumenism, and monastic mysticism. Doreen Virtue compares audio clips of her pre-salvation new age meditations to the meditations on Dwell, so you can hear the similar hypnotic induction techniques. Here's a good Bible app to download for FREE right now. The app has an audio feature and timer that allows you to listen to the Bible: ESV Bible Apple IOS https://apps.apple.com/us/app/esv-bible/id361797273 ESV Bible Android Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.subsplash.esv&gl=US&pli=1 Marcia Montenegro of Christian Answers for the New Age wrote warnings about Dwell here: https://www.facebook.com/FormerNewAger/posts/pfbid0zsvVQmFef491TsiYhnT1SVJ3wShPA95hopfMDZHcrkNy3Bxc7KuMNsne7ArvkDmXl Subscribe to Contend for the Word wherever you find podcasts:Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contending-for-the-word/id1704686636?mt=2&ls=1Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/02aGgEF6NGt2dkmWH57jTQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgraceThis video first appeared at Doreen_Virtue 's YouTube and is posted here with her permission. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IyTVkUOO-0 Thank you for listening or watching this episode of Contending for the Word.

Some argue that Jesus gave us authority to cast out demons, and this video examines what the Bible says. Topics include the Jezebel and Delilah Spirits and deliverance ministries. Pastor Jim Osman, author of "Truth or Territory" and "God Doesn't Try," Pastor Jacob Tanner, author of "Why Sally Can't Preach" and "Tinker's Progress," Dawn Hill of LoveSick Scribe, and Doreen Virtue compare the pro-deliverance ministry arguments to Scripture. Subscribe to Contend for the Word wherever you find podcasts:Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contending-for-the-word/id1704686636?mt=2&ls=1Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/02aGgEF6NGt2dkmWH57jTQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgraceThis video first appeared at @ Doreen Virtue's YouTube and is posted here with her permission. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6G7hHF9WhLQThank you for listening or watching this episode of Contending for the Word.

One of the core beliefs within the modern Deliverance movement is that of legal rights that is granted to demons by human beings. The belief is that committing a sin, even by an ancestor, leads to demons entering and wreaking havoc because they have been given legal access in the sinful act. Is this Biblical?Join Dawn on this new Contending for the Word show as she considers this teaching and what Scripture has to say about spiritual warfare.Subscribe to Contend for the Word wherever you find podcasts:Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contending-for-the-word/id1704686636?mt=2&ls=1Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/02aGgEF6NGt2dkmWH57jTQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgraceThis video first appeared at @dawnhill1613 YouTube and is posted here with her permission. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saT07aCcviY&t=39s Thank you for listening or watching this episode of Contending for the Word.

One of the core beliefs within the modern Deliverance movement is that of legal rights that is granted to demons by human beings. The belief is that committing a sin, even by an ancestor, leads to demons entering and wreaking havoc because they have been given legal access in the sinful act. Is this Biblical? Join Dawn on this new Contending for the Word show as she considers this teaching and what Scripture has to say about spiritual warfare.Subscribing, sharing, and your feedbackYou can subscribe to Contending for the Word via iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show).Thank you for listening or watching this episode of Contending for the Word.

On today's Contending for the Word show, Dave talks with Michelle Lesley about identifiers and markers of false teaching, examples of concerning women's conferences, organizations, and individuals, and how Christians should speak to and about these organizations, among other topics on this new Contending for the Word show.What You'll Hear on This Episode• Identifiers and markers of false teaching.• How to handle situations with humility.• Examples of concerning women's conferences, organizations, and individuals.• How Christians should speak to and about these organizations.• The importance of finding a biblically solid and practicing local church. • Why we need to continue to cultivate discernment. About the GuestMichelle is a servant of Christ, wife, mom, women's discipleship blogger and conference speaker, and co-host of A Word Fitly Spoken. For more from Michelle please visit https://michellelesley.com/ ResourcesLink to Michelle post: TGCW24- Mark and Avoid – Michelle Lesley https://michellelesley.com/2024/06/14/tgcw24-mark-and-Subscribe to Contend for the Word wherever you find podcasts:Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contending-for-the-word/id1704686636?mt=2&ls=1Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/02aGgEF6NGt2dkmWH57jTQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgraceThank you for listening or watching this episode of Contending for the Word.

On today's Contending for the Word show, Dave considers the influence of Joel Osteen, examples of his false teaching, what the Ligonier State of Theology and Barna's worldview study show us about the state of the church and how Christians should respond to teachers like Joel Osteen, and what they can do about them. What You'll Hear on This Episode• The influence of Joel Osteen through podcasting and social media. • Examples of Joel Osteen's false teaching.• What the Ligonier Statement of Theology and Barna's worldview studies show us about the current state of the Church.• Why salvation is exclusive and restricted only to those who repent and believe in Christ.• Why the fruits of the Spirit are greater than being nice.• The dangers of the prosperity gospel.• The meaning and purpose of biblical meditation for the Christian. • How Christians should respond to preachers like Joel Osteen and what we can do about them.Subscribe to Contend for the Word wherever you find podcasts:Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contending-for-the-word/id1704686636?mt=2&ls=1Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/02aGgEF6NGt2dkmWH57jTQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgraceThank you for listening or watching this episode of Contending for the Word.

On today’s Contending for the Word show, Dave considers the influence of Joel Osteen, examples of his false teaching, what the Ligonier State of Theology and Barna’s worldview study show us about the state of the church, and how Christians should respond to teachers like Joel Osteen, and they can do about them.What You’ll Hear on This EpisodeThe influence of Joel Osteen through podcasting and social media.Examples of Joel Osteen’s false teaching.What the Ligonier Statement of Theology and Barna’s worldview studies show us about the current state of the Church.Why salvation is exclusive and restricted only to those who repent and believe in Christ.Why the fruits of the Spirit are greater than being nice.The dangers of the prosperity gospel.The meaning and purpose of biblical meditation for the Christian.How Christians should respond to preachers like Joel Osteen and what we can do about them.Subscribing, sharing, and your feedbackYou can subscribe to Contending for the Word via iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show).Thank you for listening or watching this episode of Contending for the Word.