
The Melissa Dougherty Podcast
You'll find a mixed bag of Jesus, theology, Christian apologetics, and cultural topics from a Christian perspective here. I'm an ex-New Thoughter (with a little Ex New Ager sprinkled in) and a lot of my videos focus on topics related to this as well. My hope is to help Christians thoughtfully know what they believe and why they believe it.
Latest episodes

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Mar 15, 2025 • 1h 56min
Oprah is NOT a New Ager: A Deep Dive.
What do you do with a mega-famous influential billionaire who says she's a Christian... but denies the core beliefs of Christianity? Instead, she believes in the divinity of humanity, the power of affirmations, the ability to speak and think things into existence, and that all religions lead to God and much more. Isn't she a New Ager, then? No. In this video, my goal is to explain why. What is this stealthy spirituality of Oprah Winfrey, and what are people missing?Timestamps: 0:00- Intro05:03- Part 1: Context, Controversy, and Bio: Who is Oprah Winfrey?20:37- Part 2: What New Age is... and What it Isn't. 40:04- Part 3: Why Oprah Isn't a New Ager.1:31:26- Part 4: The "Why" with Biblical Perspective.1:43:18- Final Thoughts.👉My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/💡Order Happy Lies: ● Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/happy-lies-melissa-dougherty/1145097424● Audible: https://tinyurl.com/4b8j88vp● Christianbook: https://tinyurl.com/msvjxt2e● Amazon: https://amzn.to/46XmuZO👀WATCH👀:●Deep Dive on MLM's: https://youtu.be/tXcqHwi4OaA●What Drove Me into False Christianity: https://youtu.be/LRQP96DmrIQ●What About Those Who Never Hear the Gospel?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiyxpE5UBz4&t=10s📚RESOURCES📚:https://www.amazon.com/shop/melissadougherty📲FOLLOW📲:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/Instagram: @melissaldougherty TwiX: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77💡SEMINARY💡:Looking for a solid theological education? Look at Southern Evangelical Seminary: https://ses.edu/melissa/🤗SUPPORT🤗:If you are led:https://paypal.me/MelissaDougherty77●Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/●Instagram: @melissaldougherty ●Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77●My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/

Dec 4, 2024 • 1h 51min
Christian Vs. Oprah: What You Didn’t See in This Controversial Clip.
In this video, I’m taking a deep dive into the episode behind a well-known clip of Oprah that’s been widely shared in Christian circles. It’s sparked a lot of discussion about her beliefs and where they stand in relation to Christianity. But I believe there’s more to this clip than what’s on the surface.I go over the majority of the episode, show what you didn’t see, analyze Oprah and the panel’s beliefs, and explore the spiritual questions raised, giving a lot of commentary on what I would consider to be unrecognized New Thought beliefs. This is not just about Oprah or another "Oprah EXPOSED" video. This is about something bigger—a set of beliefs that isn't going anywhere and I promise you at some point in your Christian walk, you'll be confronted with these arguments and beliefs this panel puts forth. I want you to be equipped.On top of this, I also give some (maybe) unpopular opinions about the interaction between Oprah and an outspoken audience member. I thought this would be a shorter video, but… that just didn’t happen. Even for how long this turned out, I still could have spent another hour (or more) analyzing this episode and the clip in question.💡Want to know more about this "New Thought" thing? Order Happy Lies: ● Barnes and Noble: https://tinyurl.com/h3yb2vmz● Audible: https://tinyurl.com/4b8j88vp● Christianbook: https://tinyurl.com/msvjxt2e● Amazon: https://amzn.to/46XmuZO👉My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/👀WATCH👀:●Oprah Deep-Dive: https://youtu.be/9-6KF2E-F_Q●Are we all Children of God?: https://youtu.be/eJtp233wAsY●My Story: https://youtu.be/QSVnprFKoVw●What are the Attributes of God?: https://youtu.be/mAKanZvgn4k●Why God can’t *just* be all love: https://youtu.be/dq1zWfuVn9Q●My interview with Lee Strobel about Heaven and NDE’s: https://youtu.be/W3ly-Ju93ng●The #1 thing that drove me into false Christianity: https://youtu.be/LRQP96DmrIQSome interviews Sean McDowell did on NDE’s:●Hellish NDE’s: https://youtu.be/Np0xkfgWqFs?si=R-mm5qaV4BHRFsOyNDE’s from Doctors: ●https://youtu.be/i1QVWr8OKlA?si=Yo3wwpEvmo2KnJvW●https://youtu.be/i1QVWr8OKlA?si=RQwS1DjniCLYfPYA●NDE’s and Universalism?: https://youtu.be/vmj77VtvL1E?si=uQi_godmz3Dg8ZdX 📚RESOURCES📚:https://www.amazon.com/shop/melissadougherty📲FOLLOW📲:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/Instagram: @melissaldougherty TwiX: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77💡SEMINARY💡:Looking for a solid theological education? Look at Southern Evangelical Seminary: https://ses.edu/melissa/🤗SUPPORT🤗:If you are led:https://paypal.me/MelissaDougherty77●Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/●Instagram: @melissaldougherty ●Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77●My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/

Sep 9, 2024 • 1h 8min
Exposing Genuine and Fake Spiritual Encounters with Dr. Chris Berg
Some Christians will say that for every counterfeit spiritual experience out there, there's an authentic version of it. This is how some odd and bizarre behaviors are explained to be not only biblical but also a display of spiritual power and favor from God. But what if that's not the case and there is more to this? I asked Dr. Berg, an expert on this topic, to come on my channel and talk about this. Dr. Berg's Information:Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@spiritoftruthoutreach7633His book: https://amzn.to/3zaWugxPeople can submit their free application to Hartwell School of Divinity to take courses on topics like the New Age Movement and Critical Race Theory: https://hartwelldivinityschool.com/apply/👉My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/💡Order Happy Lies: ● Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/happy-lies-melissa-dougherty/1145097424● Audible: https://tinyurl.com/4b8j88vp● Christianbook: https://tinyurl.com/msvjxt2e● Amazon: https://amzn.to/46XmuZO●Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/●Instagram: @melissaldougherty ●Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77●My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/

Jul 21, 2024 • 1h 17min
Five Myths About The Bible (And How We Got it.)
Wesley Huff, a Bible scholar and historian who focuses on early church history, joins to clear up widespread misconceptions about the Bible. He debunks the myth that the Bible was formed at the Council of Nicaea, clarifying earlier recognitions of the New Testament. Huff also discusses the misconceptions regarding the Roman Catholic Church's role in the Bible's development and the myth of the King James Version being the most accurate translation. Additionally, he examines the mysterious Book of Enoch and its historical significance.

Jul 5, 2024 • 1h 37min
Former MLM Leaders Share Why They Left it All.
Kathy and Noble Gibbens, former MLM leaders with over 20 years of experience, share their eye-opening journey away from multi-level marketing. They discuss the emotional turmoil and manipulative tactics faced within these structures. The couple emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence and critical thinking in identifying toxicity. They also explore the intertwining of MLM practices with pseudo-religious beliefs, warning against spiritual manipulation. Their reflections highlight personal growth and the need for awareness in navigating these challenges.

Jun 1, 2024 • 1h 55min
The Controversial World of MLM's... And What Nobody is Talking About.
We're delving into the world of MLMs (Multi-Level Marketing Companies) and exploring their allure and controversy. And let me tell you... MLMs can be one of the strangest and most intriguing phenomena in the business world. I never intended this video to be as long as it did. But the more research I did, the more I decided that I needed to cover. It took me many, many hours and almost 2 months to do this research. I have yet to see MLMs addressed from a Christian perspective. The *real* fuel for why I did this deep dive has to do with my background in New Thought and what I started noticing hidden within MLMs that needs to be talked about. (And it's not New Age.) I'm calling this the "dirty secret of MLMs." My goal is to approach this with fairness but also firmness. I think there’s generally a lot of (understandable) anger and bitterness with some of the anti-MLM crowd, and I wanted to approach this from a different angle. I made this video with no resentments but with a genuine interest in the topic, your stories, and a love for people and truth. I actually had a really wholesome experience doing this research. ●Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/●Instagram: @melissaldougherty ●Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77●My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/

Apr 29, 2024 • 34min
Unraveling the Connections between Aliens, Demons, and Christianity|With Dr. Brian Huffling
UFOs and aliens can be a fringe topic that many Christians don't know how to navigate. Surprisingly, there are many academics and theologians that have seriously looked into this from a Christian worldview. In this fascinating interview, I talk to Dr. Brian Huffling about this topic and his surprising conclusions. 👀WATCH👀:● Subscribe to Dr. Huffling's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@classicaltheology● Piercing the Cosmic Veil: https://amzn.to/431zhaD● Dr. Huffling's Website: https://brianhuffling.com/📚RESOURCES📚:https://www.amazon.com/shop/melissadougherty●Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/●Instagram: @melissaldougherty ●Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77●My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/

Jan 14, 2024 • 1h 5min
One of the Most Convincing Arguments for God's Existence with Dr. Neil Shenvi
Why believe in God? Why believe in the Gospel? Why believe in Truth? I interviewed Dr. Neil Shenvi about one of the most fascinating arguments for God that we as Christians should become very familiar with. Get Neil's book here:https://shenviapologetics.com/FOLLOW:Neil's Social Media-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064262516458Twitter: https://twitter.com/NeilShenviWebsite: https://shenviapologetics.com/My Social Media-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/Instagram: @melissaldougherty Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/If led, support the channel! (Thank you!):One time donation on Paypal: https://paypal.me/MelissaDougherty77●Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/●Instagram: @melissaldougherty ●Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77●My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/

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Jan 7, 2024 • 1h 1min
Suicide Through a Biblical Lens: What You Need to Know|With Jon Noyes
I invited my good friend Jon Noyes on to talk about a tough topic: Suicide. I was stunned to discover how serious this is when I saw a recent statistic showing the growing suicide rates. Why is this happening? How can we biblically look at this? What can be done? There is hope. 👀WATCH👀:●Teen Suicide Epidemic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Xox-z2g-CU●Stand to Reason Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@STRvideos●Is Suicide Unforgivable?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pGjiQYHagc&t=164s●My Other video with Jon about abortion: https://youtu.be/8SJjHtf22rE📚RESOURCES📚:●Recommended Books: https://www.amazon.com/shop/melissadougherty●Websites: STR.org: https://www.str.org/🤗DONATE🤗:If you are led, consider donating:https://paypal.me/MelissaDougherty77📲FOLLOW📲:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/Instagram: @melissaldougherty Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/💡SEMINARY💡:Looking for a solid theological education? Look at Southern Evangelical Seminary: https://ses.edu/melissa/●Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/●Instagram: @melissaldougherty ●Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77●My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/

Jan 3, 2024 • 43min
Bill Gothard's Surprising Connections to the New Age and Prosperity Teachings.
Alisa Childers and I had the honor of interviewing Jinger Duggar Vuolo, author of "Becoming Free Indeed: My Story of Disentangling Faith from Fear." You might remember her from TLC's popular shows, "19 Kids and Counting" and "Counting On." We discuss some of the legalistic teachings of Bill Gothard and how there was an ironic prosperity twist on his Life Principles doctrine. We also ask her about her journey of disentanglement and why deconstruction was not an option for her because of her love for Jesus and truth. She has a humbling and inspiring story. 👀WATCH👀:● Jinger's interview with Allie Beth Stuckey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj6Wv-1I4v4● Alisa's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@alisachilders📚RESOURCES📚:● Jinger's Book: https://amzn.to/3LM6S2J●https://www.amazon.com/shop/melissadougherty🤗DONATE🤗:If you are led, consider donating:https://paypal.me/MelissaDougherty77📲FOLLOW📲:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/Instagram: @melissaldougherty Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/●Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianity/●Instagram: @melissaldougherty ●Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meldougherty77●My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/
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