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 background

3:20 Encountering God through worship & call to ministry

6:00 Early exposure to the prophetic and deliverance

10:05 The haunted house incident and grandma’s prayer

16:20 New Age exploration: portals, and strange voices

21:25 Crystals, chakras, and pendulum practices

27:10 How pain opens doors to deception

34:50 Suffering, karma, and the false promise of New Age relief

39:25 Disassociation and searching for meaning

44:50 Deliverance in marriage & the power of Jesus’ freedom

46:50 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 & Introduction

03:20 – Mark’s Call to Ministry

07:00 – Encountering the Supernatural

12:00 – Balanced View of the Spirit Realm

14:45 – First Deliverance Story: Parking Lot Encounter

21:10 – What Deliverance Is (and Isn’t)

23:30 – Intense Session: Archangel Michael Intervention

31:00 – Wrestling with Theology & Seminary Background

36:00 – Freedom in Christ vs. Counterfeits

37:20 – New Age Practices, Yoga, Reiki & Open Doors

46:00 – Gnosticism and Secret Knowledge Today

49:10 – Colossians 2 Explained: Elemental Spiritual Forces

55:00 – Modern Mediums & Channeling Exposed

59:20 – Final Encouragement: Living Free and Rooted in Truth

More Resources:

They Shall Expel Demons by Derek Princehttps://www.amazon.com/They-Shall-Expel-Demons-Invisible/dp/0800792602

The Biblical Guidebook to Deliverance by Randy Clarkhttps://www.amazon.com/Biblical-Guidebook-Deliverance-Randy-Clark-ebook/dp/B00U58QKJM/3

Deliverance 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 healing

4:30 — Why worldly methods (New Age, energy work, crystals, AI companions) fall short

9:10 — What the Bible says about false prophets and counterfeit healing

13:50 — The world offers coping, not true healing

18:20 — Defining pain and healing from a biblical perspective

22:10 — God’s way of healing: restoration and hope through Jesus

24:00 — Trauma defined: deep wounds that touch every part of life

28:00 — God’s way of healing: redemption, not just relief32:00 — Lament as worship: bringing honest complaints before God

36:00 — Jesus bore our griefs: the cross as the place of exchange

40:00 — Identity restored: living as a new creation in Christ

44:00 — Walking with others: confession, prayer, and biblical community

48:00 — Stories of costly faith: Corrie Ten Boom, C.S. Lewis, missionaries in China

52:00 — 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-exaltation

• The influence of pop culture icons like Ariana Grande and occult symbolism

• The subtle ways movies, musicals, and songs shape hearts and minds

• Biblical responses to entertainment, rebellion, and spiritual deception

• The spiritual reality behind witchcraft, intentions, and spells

  
  

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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-enneagram

00:00 – 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 Culture

06:00 - Biblical Framework: No Legalism, No Fear, Just Clarity

08:40 - Two Main Biblical Arguments About Tattoos

12:00 - Leviticus 19:28 & Its Historical Context

14:20 - Spiritual Testimonies & Deliverance Stories

17:30 - Ancient Tattoo Origins: From Ötzi to Tribal Rites

21:00 - Tattoo Evolution: From Hand Tapping to Electric Machines

24:00 - Tattoo Ink and the Immune System

27:30 - Toxic Heavy Metals in Tattoo Ink & Health Risks

31:00 - Honoring God’s Temple: Physical and Spiritual Implications

34:00 - Addiction, Idolatry, and Spiritual Footholds37:30 - Tattoos, Piercings, and Cultural Identity

40:00 - The Biblical Seal of the Holy Spirit vs. Physical Marks43:30 - Cultural Reflections: Tattoos, New Age Syncretism, and Witness

46:30 - Final Thoughts: Discernment, Freedom, and Living for Christ

More 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=tW3oEJA76VduyucL

Your 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 works
04:30 – 2 Thess. 2:9 and lying signs and wonders
05:44 – Medical muscle testing vs. applied kinesiology
06:53 – Cross into pseudoscience and divination07:26 – Is it rebranded science or ancient spiritual practice?08:03 – How muscle testing mirrors divination practices
10:14 – Why Christians fall into it (Christian practitioners, etc.)
11:11 – Local example: “Christian” clinics and allergy testing13:16 – Acupuncture, chi, and Daoist roots
15:02 – 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 Lord
25:07 – “It works!” is not the same as “It’s from God”
26:50 – Hidden knowledge vs. Holy Spirit guidance
28:12 – Biblical breakdown: What is divination?
29:15 – How ancient methods parallel modern practices
30:11 – Biblical lots vs. occult practices: key difference
34:30 – The “self-healing body” lie and New Age thinking
38:56 – 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 freedom

More 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.