In this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins is joined by Doreen Virtue to examine the rise of New Age and New Thought spirituality and its growing influence on both the culture and the church. Drawing from Scripture and Doreen's powerful personal testimony, they expose how mysticism, self-help ideologies, and false teachings infiltrate Christian language and distort the gospel. This conversation highlights the vital importance of biblical authority and spiritual discernment in recognizing and rejecting deception. 👉 Topics we cover: • The difference between New Age and New Thought beliefs • Why these teachings appeal to Christians • How mysticism and self-help culture distort the gospel • The blending of New Age concepts with prosperity theology • The role of biblical authority in testing spiritual claims • Doreen's testimony of coming out of deception • How to stand firm in God's Word and help others discern truth 📚 Get Doreen's book: How to Avoid New Age and New Thought Deception 🔗 https://amzn.to/46s0KXy 🔔 Subscribe for more: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-wordpage/ 📆 Coming Saturday on The Weekly Watch – July 12 📺 Biblical Authority vs. Modern Mysticism: Testing Every Spirit in the Age of Feelings