The Melissa Dougherty Podcast

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  Can God Change? This Argument Says No... And It’s Powerful 27.08.2026 58min

  I talked with seminary professor Dr. Brian Huffling about the nature of God. This is the best argument I've heard for why God cannot change or progress, and I hope it convinces you, too. This is the attribute of God called "Immutability." We also discuss what it means that God is separate from us, combating the New Age/New Thought belief of Oneness or Non-Duality. Not only does your belief about whether God changes have theological consequences, but it also has moral ones. A God who changes c...
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  Confronting Some of the Best Arguments FOR the Enneagram 27.08.2026 1h 13min

  A while ago, I put out a post asking Christians for their arguments FOR the enneagram. I was grateful that so many were comfortable sharing their perspective, even though many would disagree. I asked my friend Alexa Cramer, who is with Mama Bear Apologetics, to come on and help address these arguments. Timestamps: 03:08: What is the Enneagram, the “True Self” vs. the “False Self,” why Richard Rohr is associated with the Enneagram, and the Origins. 15:50: Argument #1- There’s some hypo...
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  Christian Review of the #1 Best-Selling Self-Help Book of 2025 20.07.2026 1h 36min

  I wanted to read The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins and offer a Christian perspective on it. In this video, I’ll share what I agree with, what I disagree with, and how it all aligns (or doesn’t) with a biblical worldview. But as I’m learning, it’s never quite that simple. Much like my deep dive into Napoleon Hill, I ended up stumbling into some unexpected controversy with this book, even though that wasn’t my intention. Yet, here we are. I hope to give a fair assessment of this controversy.&n...
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  The Controversial Origins of the Word of Faith Movement 20.07.2026 1h 29min

  Where did the Word of Faith movement (and its teachings) come from? I sit down with Dr. Robert Bowman Jr., whose book on the Word of Faith movement helped shape my own research for my chapter on the New Thought teachings infused in the Word of Faith movement. We discuss the tangled origins, its early teachers, and the controversial connection between E.W. Kenyon and Kenneth Hagin. I ask him about the influence of New Thought, particularly in areas like positive confession, prosperity, divine ...
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  She Thought Christianity Was a Joke—Until This Happened. 16.02.2026 51min

  Laura was deep into the New Age for years—crystals, tarot, and talking to spirits. She genuinely thought she was on a path of light and love. She saw Christianity as outdated, something for people who just hadn’t “evolved” spiritually yet. But then everything changed one night when she had a terrifying dream that flipped her entire worldview upside down. She realized she was caught up in something far darker than she ever imagined. What followed was a journey she never expected. She al...
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  The 10 Most Illogical Arguments in Politics, Culture, and Religion 07.02.2026 56min

  In a world where emotion often wins over reason, we want to know how to think well. I invited the smartest person I know when it comes to critical thinking, Kathy Gibbens, to join me on my channel and unpack 10 of the most common logical fallacies influencing everything from faith and relationships to politics. Kathy’s website: https://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/ Critical Thinking Quiz: https://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz 👉My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/ ●Faceb...
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  They Called Him a Fascist. But Do They Even Know What It Means?|With Dr. Bernard Mauser 07.02.2026 1h 29min

  I don’t think most people have the slightest idea what they mean when they accuse someone of being a fascist. There's only one man I could think of in the midst of all of this who I thought would be able to speak into this with clarity and wisdom. And that is my professor from Southern Evangelical Seminary, Dr. Bernard Mauser. What actually *is* fascism? What are some of the ironies with this accusation? What part does free speech play? There’s so much more to know about this, but I’m hoping ...
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  The Conspiracy Mind Virus That Explains Everything:The Woke Right 29.12.2025 3h 26min

  Have you ever seen an ideology that is so out there, so evil, dangerous, and just absolutely wild, and think… there's NO way that people are going to believe this, because it's just so insane and untethered from reality? No, I’m not talking about the Woke Left. I’m talking about the Woke Right. Or as some have appropriately put it: The Woke “Reich.” In my longest interview yet, I brought on my friend Will Spencer, a former New Ager who was also pulled into this world of woke-rig...
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  What Made Her Leave the Prosperity Gospel Behind 15.10.2025 1h 3min

  There always seem to be two common enemies of the prosperity gospel: Scripture and critical thinking. False teachers want to keep you away from both of them. Tytus Jones shares her story of how she used both critical thinking and scripture to see through the deception of the prosperity gospel... and more. 👉My Website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/ 💡Order Happy Lies: ● Barnes and Noble: https://tinyurl.com/h3yb2vmz ● Audible: https://tinyurl.com/4b8j88vp ● Christianbook: https:...
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  Re-Examining my Conversation with a Muslim|With David Wood 15.10.2025 1h 46min

  I recently released a video of a conversation I had on the street with Abdullah, a very kind Muslim. There were some things I did okay, but I think there was a lot I could've done better. So I invited my buddy David Wood on to analyze the conversation. It was fun, fascinating, and informative. Anytime I can learn how to go from mediocre to very okay, I'm here for it. If you don't know who David Wood is, he's been studying the topic of Islam for many years and I would consider him an ex...
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  Bizarre Channeled Spirits, Jesus, & Truth: A Biblical Perspective on Aaron Abke's Teachings. 25.08.2025 1h 9min

  Aaron Abke. If you don't know the name (or how to pronounce it), I assure you that you've heard the concepts: manifestation, I AM affirmations, Christ consciousness, nonduality, the false and true self, reincarnation, channeled teachings, and much more. He has a growing platform and speaks with great confidence about the Bible, Christianity, and Jesus, but in a way that historic Christianity would label as blasphemous. He came onto my radar a few months ago when some of you sent me some of h...
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  Napoleon Hill Unmasked: Lies, Scams, Cults, and Occult Beliefs 04.08.2025 2h 21min

  Few books have the potential to put Christians in a theological chokehold, quite like Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. This book is more than just a best-seller. It's the entrepreneur's gospel, the self-help holy grail, the self-improvement manifesto, and, believe it or not, the sacred scripture of a 1930s secret cult. It has influenced millions of people and celebrities all around the world, giving credit to this book and its concepts for changing their lives. There are a lot of very go...
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  Scientology: The Most Bizarre Cult in America 28.07.2025 58min

  Scientology is an odd religion (If it is even a religion). My friend Lindsey Medenwaldt knows a ridiculously random amount of information about this religion. So, naturally, I couldn't resist luring her onto my channel to spill the tea on all things Scientology. Where did this "religion" come from? What do they believe? And why are so many celebrities a part of the most bizarre cult in America? She's also one of the most wholesome people I've ever met who is way smarter than me. You sh...
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  Oprah is NOT a New Ager: A Deep Dive. 15.03.2025 1h 56min

  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: ...
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  Christian Vs. Oprah: What You Didn’t See in This Controversial Clip. 04.12.2024 1h 50min

  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...
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  Exposing Genuine and Fake Spiritual Encounters with Dr. Chris Berg 09.09.2024 1h 8min

  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/@spiritoftruthoutreac...
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  Five Myths About The Bible (And How We Got it.) 21.07.2024 1h 17min

  There's a lot of strange stuff out there about the Bible. So I interviewed Bible scholar and historian Wesley Huff to give some clarity on this topic. Timestamps: 03:59- Myth #1: The Bible was put together at the Council of Nicaea, where books were taken out. 09:39- Myth #2: The Bible has changed over time, especially with books being taken out, texts changing, and the Catholic Church having a different “Bible” than we do. 32:23- Myth #3: The Roman Catholic Church gave us t...
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  Former MLM Leaders Share Why They Left it All. 05.07.2024 1h 36min

  We're digging deeper into the world of MLMs (Multi-Level Marketing). In this interview, I talk with two former MLM leaders, Kathy and Noble Gibbens, who are absolutely delightful. They were in a well-known MLM for over 20 years and were very successful. So why'd they leave it all? This is a follow-up to my initial MLM video. With as long as this interview was, there was till a LOT more to cover. Both Kathy and Noble have followed up on more thoughts about their experience in their podcast. Y...
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  The Controversial World of MLM's... And What Nobody is Talking About. 01.06.2024 1h 54min

  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...
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  Unraveling the Connections between Aliens, Demons, and Christianity|With Dr. Brian Huffling 29.04.2024 34min

  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 Websit...