Gina Fox
Gina Fox
Melissa Dougherty's Freedom Story!
Melissa Dougherty's Freedom Story!
Melissa Dougherty's Freedom Story!
Tuesday 28th January 2025
Melissa Dougherty shares her journey from depression to freedom through faith, revealing the dangers of New Thought spirituality.
51 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Melissa's transformation after encountering the Gospel as a teenager.
- The impact of a legalistic church on her early faith.
- Her experience with New Thought spirituality and its deceptive teachings.
- The importance of discerning true biblical teachings.
- Insights from her upcoming book, Happy Lies.
I remember waking up the next day, literally feeling like a new creation born again.
Melissa Dougherty joins the Anchored by the Sword podcast to share her incredible journey from depression and spiritual deception to finding freedom in faith. Growing up in a Presbyterian home, Melissa encountered the Gospel at a party as a teenager, which dramatically changed her life. However, her early faith was influenced by a legalistic church and a quest for intellectual answers about Christianity.
Melissa discusses how she was drawn into New Thought spirituality, which masked itself with biblical language and concepts like the Law of Attraction. She candidly reveals the struggles she faced, including a battle with depression and a desire for intellectual understanding of her faith. Melissa's story is a powerful testament to the transformative power of faith and the importance of discerning true biblical teachings from misleading spiritual movements.
Her upcoming book, Happy Lies, delves into these themes, offering insights and encouragement for those navigating similar challenges. Don't miss this heartfelt and eye-opening episode that highlights the importance of staying anchored in genuine faith.