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Melissa Dougherty's Freedom Story!
In this episode, I am joined by Melissa Dougherty, author of the upcoming book Happy Lies. Melissa shares her incredible testimony of how God rescued her from depression, spiritual deception, and counterfeit gospels. Growing up in a Presbyterian home, she encountered the Gospel at a party as a teenager, which completely transformed her life. However, her early faith journey was shaped by a legalistic church and a hunger for intellectual answers about Christianity.
Melissa reveals how she fell into the alluring teachings of New Thought spirituality, which disguised itself with biblical language and concepts like the Law of Attraction and health-and-wealth theology. Through years of study and God’s grace, she realized the dangers of these teachings and is now on a mission to equip Christians to discern truth from deception.
In her book Happy Lies, Melissa exposes how New Thought spirituality has infiltrated modern Christian culture, distorting the Gospel and replacing it with self-centered ideologies. If you’ve ever felt unsettled by the prosperity gospel, progressive Christianity, or teachings that seem “almost biblical,” this conversation is for you.
Key Takeaways:
Join us as Melissa unpacks the importance of knowing Scripture deeply and standing firm in the truth of the Gospel.
Bio:
Melissa Dougherty is a Christian apologist best known for her YouTube channel with over 285,000 subscribers and counting. Her videos, which primarily cover New Age and New Thought, have been viewed over 18 million times. Melissa is highly regarded and connected in the apologetics community. She has had numerous influential guests on her YouTube channel and is a frequent guest on the YouTube videos and podcasts of popular thinkers as well.
Melissa has a bachelor’s degree in religious studies from Southern Evangelical Seminary, where she’s also pursuing her master’s degree in religious studies. Melissa is married with two daughters and lives in New Mexico.
Anchor Verses:
2 Timothy 3: 4
2 Timothy 2: 22-25
Connect with Melissa:
Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@melissadougherty
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hrvYxTWuajR2vaoHSwQ67?si=_SXqEFXtSMW8O30uagxpsA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/melissaldougherty
FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/163SonUPtv/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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In this episode, I am joined by Melissa Dougherty, author of the upcoming book Happy Lies. Melissa shares her incredible testimony of how God rescued her from depression, spiritual deception, and counterfeit gospels. Growing up in a Presbyterian home, she encountered the Gospel at a party as a teenager, which completely transformed her life. However, her early faith journey was shaped by a legalistic church and a hunger for intellectual answers about Christianity.
Melissa reveals how she fell into the alluring teachings of New Thought spirituality, which disguised itself with biblical language and concepts like the Law of Attraction and health-and-wealth theology. Through years of study and God’s grace, she realized the dangers of these teachings and is now on a mission to equip Christians to discern truth from deception.
In her book Happy Lies, Melissa exposes how New Thought spirituality has infiltrated modern Christian culture, distorting the Gospel and replacing it with self-centered ideologies. If you’ve ever felt unsettled by the prosperity gospel, progressive Christianity, or teachings that seem “almost biblical,” this conversation is for you.
Key Takeaways:
Join us as Melissa unpacks the importance of knowing Scripture deeply and standing firm in the truth of the Gospel.
Bio:
Melissa Dougherty is a Christian apologist best known for her YouTube channel with over 285,000 subscribers and counting. Her videos, which primarily cover New Age and New Thought, have been viewed over 18 million times. Melissa is highly regarded and connected in the apologetics community. She has had numerous influential guests on her YouTube channel and is a frequent guest on the YouTube videos and podcasts of popular thinkers as well.
Melissa has a bachelor’s degree in religious studies from Southern Evangelical Seminary, where she’s also pursuing her master’s degree in religious studies. Melissa is married with two daughters and lives in New Mexico.
Anchor Verses:
2 Timothy 3: 4
2 Timothy 2: 22-25
Connect with Melissa:
Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@melissadougherty
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hrvYxTWuajR2vaoHSwQ67?si=_SXqEFXtSMW8O30uagxpsA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/melissaldougherty
FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/163SonUPtv/?mibextid=wwXIfr
***We’re thrilled to hear from our listeners! Sharing your thoughts through reviews is a fantastic way to become part of our podcast community and contribute to the conversation. If you’ve enjoyed our podcast, leaving a review is a quick and easy process. Simply head to Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re listening and share your feedback. Your input makes a significant difference!***