On this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins is joined by Marcia Montenegro (Christian Answers for the New Age) to examine the teachings of Ruth Haley Barton and the growing influence of contemplative mysticism in the church. Together, they discuss why Barton's teachings on silence and solitude distort Scripture, how Catholic mysticism and Buddhist practices undermine the sufficiency of God's Word, and what it means to worship God in spirit and truth (John 4:23–24). 📖 Topics Covered: • The danger of Ruth Haley Barton's mysticism • Why mysticism undermines Scripture's sufficiency • The influence of Thomas Merton, Catholic mystics, and Buddhist mentors • The nature of true biblical worship 🔗 Resources Mentioned: Christian Answers for the New Age: https://www.christiananswersnewage.com/?s=ruth+haley+barton Contending for the Word: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/