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Ex-New Ager Exposes Dangers of Positive Thinking Christianity (Video)

Ex-New Ager Exposes Dangers of Positive Thinking Christianity
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J. Warner interviews an ex-New Age believer, Melissa Dougherty who exposes how endless positivity, toxic thinking, and self-empowerment have infiltrated Christian teaching. They highlight the dangers of replacing biblical hope and suffering with distorted ideas of control and soft legalism, urging believers to prioritize sound hermeneutics and God’s sovereignty over popular cultural attitudes.

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J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker and best-selling author. He continues to consult on cold-case investigations while serving as a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He is also an Adj. Professor of Christian Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, and a faculty member at Summit Ministries. He holds a BA in Design (from CSULB), an MA in Architecture (from UCLA), and an MA in Theological Studies (from Gateway Seminary).

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  1. Ian McKerracher

    December 30, 2025 at 6:15 am

    Many people will agree with Lord Acton when he said, “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” But they do not see personal autonomy as power, leaving them defenceless against its corruptive ability. The only defence against it is accountability. That is one of the main reasons God initiated the Church.

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