Is your spiritual life causing more anxiety than peace?

In this episode, I'm with biblical counselor and author Mark Baker to expose the overlooked link between false teachings—specifically within the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR)—and mental health struggles like depression and chronic guilt.

If you’ve ever felt like you "weren't performing enough" for God, or felt trapped by the pressure to hear a "word from God" for every decision, this conversation is for you. We dive deep into why subjective, feelings-based Christianity often leads to a "breaking point" and how you can reclaim a sound mind through the objective truth of Scripture.

In this episode, we discuss:

Biblical Counseling vs. Secular Psychology: Explaining different frameworks

The NAR Mental Health Fallout: Why doctrines like "Heaven on Earth" and "Modern Apostles" often result in hopelessness.

The Rise of "Christian" Mysticism: The subjective mystical practices, like "grave soaking" and "trips to heaven" (via guided visualizations), that are infiltrating the church

Reclaiming a Sound Mind: The vital connection between self-discipline and mental clarity (2 Timothy 1:7).

The "Crack" in the System: How catching one lie or false prophecy can be the first step toward spiritual freedom.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: Reconnecting with Mark Baker.

01:02 – What is biblical counseling and why is it unique?

04:02 – The secularization of pastoral care in modern seminaries.

08:47 – How false teaching creates an "unsound mind."

13:26 – Does NAR attract or create mental health issues?

16:45 – The burden of "performance-based" Christianity.

23:22 – How one "crack" via a false prophecy can lead to freedom.

28:10 – The danger of "subjectivity" and the "Touch not the anointed" trap.

31:25 – Understanding the role of self-discipline in a sound mind.

34:58 – The hard work of "heart work": Avoiding spiritual shortcuts.

Resources Mentioned:

Mark Baker’s Book: Re-Minded: How to Renew Your Mind, Quiet Your Soul, and Transform Your Life - https://www.amazon.com/Re-Minded-Renew-Your-Quiet-Transform/dp/B0DDP78BK6

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