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69: Bold Kingdom Talk with Amy Duggins

Chelsea Blackbird

Do yoga, reiki, karma and “the universe” fit in with a Christian lifestyle?

Do you notice a difference between people who are “born-in” to Christianity or “born-again?”

Are you turned off by too much “Jesus” talk?

In this week’s podcast I have guest and author Amy Duggins joining me for a fascinating and thought-provoking Kingdom conversation. She’s sharing scripture and truths we need to keep in mind when it comes to our actions and words as Christians.

Listen in and then let me know what you think. I’m super curious to hear your thoughts and feedback!

EPISODE 69: Bold Kingdom Talk with Amy Duggins

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SHOW NOTES

(0:00) Intro

(0:44) Welcome back to the club!

(7:24) Q: Can you give us your personal testimony story on the difference between being “born-in” and “born-again” into our belief?

  • Amy shares her conversion story.

  • The difference between going to church and being a follower of Christ.

  • Navigating the perspective of God and his approachability.

  • Getting into the ‘meat’

(16:40) Q: Can you talk more about having a healthy fear of the Lord?

  • Having respect and revere for Him.

  • Obeying Him because we love Him, not by fear or earning his favor.

  • Balance of grace and truth.

  • Faith: Having the connotations of a baby in the arms of a parent.

  • Joel Osteen

(21:40) The Left Behind book series:

  • A series of the Earth’s Last Days

  • Forming the whole picture of God

(24:59) Q: Tell me how you came to write your book. I remember you telling me at the Declare conference that you felt God calling you to write it. 

(31:15) Topic: New Age/The Universe:

  • The Secret by Rhonda Byrne

  • A post from Amy:

    • Things I don't believe in:

      🚫Luck

      🚫Karma

      🚫Coincidence

      🚫The Universe doing anything for us (The Universe is a created thing, it holds no power...all power belongs to the Creator)

      >> What I do believe in: A Sovereign God who is completely in control and works all things for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.

  • The enemy will take a lie and add a little bit of truth to it to deceive us.

    • Crystals

    • Vernacular

    • Supernatural connection

    • Jesus Camp

(45:29) Q: What else do we need to be thinking about that can get us off track?

  • Karma talk

  • Learning and knowing the roots of what we say

  • Yoga + Hindu Gods and Goddesses

  • Astrology

  • Mediums and psychics

  • Honoring God in everything we say and do.

(49:14) Additional considerations about traditions, science, and New Age concepts:

  • Should we be practicing yoga as Christians?

    • Taking Jesus to yoga.

  • Chakras

  • Acupuncture

  • Essential oils

  • Ask the Lord, He will not withhold answers when we are seeking His will.

(55:15) Q: Is it the Holy Spirit? Is it something else? Is there a red flag here?

  • Medical Medium: Refers to his source as ‘Spirit’.

  • Reiki

  • Steven Bancarz:

    • Devil Worshippers— If it’s not the Holy Spirit, it’s demonic interference.

(1:02:02) The Jesus of the bible vs. The Jesus of our imagination:

  • Being diligent in examining our faith.

  • Am I looking to Him?

  • Progress not perfection!

    • Seeking and progressing in our relationship to Him

(1:05:10) Anchor Questions!

(10:10:13) Outro & Disclaimer

Thanks for listening! Have a healthy and blessed week!





XOXO,

Chelsea