Is mysticism creeping into your church? Are you unknowingly influenced by New Age or New Thought beliefs?

In this eye-opening conversation, Jonny Ardavanis sits down with apologist and author Melissa Dougherty to unpack the subtle but dangerous ideas infiltrating modern Christianity — from the Law of Attraction and Christ consciousness to Christian mysticism, universalism, and the teachings of Richard Rohr.

Melissa shares her personal story of being deeply involved in the church while unknowingly holding occultic, unbiblical beliefs — and what finally woke her up.

📖 Topics covered: — What is New Thought and how is it different from New Age? — Law of Attraction, manifestation & Christ consciousness explained — How Oprah, Joel Osteen & the Word of Faith movement connect to New Thought — The danger of Christian mysticism and chasing spiritual experiences — Richard Rohr, universalism & progressive Christianity — The Enneagram's roots in New Thought — How to discern truth from deception

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What does it mean to abide in Christ — and why does Jesus say it's the key to everything in the Christian life?

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In this episode, we open up John 15 and break down what abiding in Jesus actually looks like in practical, everyday terms. If you've ever felt like your Christian life was running on empty, or wondered why real joy and spiritual fruit seem out of reach, this conversation is for you.

We cover:

✔ What "abide in me" means (it's simpler than you think)

✔ Why union with Christ is the foundation of all spiritual growth

✔ How abiding in God's Word leads to abiding in His love

✔ The role of prayer in staying connected to Jesus

✔ What you're missing out on if you're not abiding — including the unshakeable joy Jesus promises

✔ The difference between being positionally in Christ vs. practically living it out Whether you're a new believer or a seasoned Christian, Jesus' command to abide in Him is the heartbeat of the Christian faith — not for pastors or super-evangelists, but for every follower of Christ.

📖 Key Passage: John 15:4–11

📚 Also referenced: Romans 8, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 3, John 17

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Did you know the Apostle Paul — who wrote half the New Testament — never once called himself a "Christian"? Instead, he used the phrase "in Christ" nearly 200 times. In this episode, we unpack what it means to find your identity in Christ, why so many believers struggle with temptation and insecurity, and how understanding union with Christ is the grip of the entire Christian life.

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We answer 7 key questions about our identity in Christ, including:

• What does it mean to be "in Adam" vs. "in Christ"?

• How do we reckon ourselves dead to sin?

• What happens when we forget who we are in Christ?

• How does our new identity empower us to overcome temptation?

• And what do we say when Satan accuses us?

Whether you're wrestling with habitual sin, struggling with assurance, or just want to go deeper in your walk with God — this episode is for you.

📖 Key Scriptures: Romans 5–6, Colossians 3, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 2:20

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