Inner Bonding: Discerning False Prophets

About this episode

Dr. Margaret Paul discusses how to discern true spiritual teachers from false prophets who may keep you dependent and disconnected from your inner authority.

How do you tell the difference between a true spiritual teacher and someone who is subtly using you? In this timely and thought-provoking episode, Dr. Margaret Paul tackles a topic that is as widespread as it is rarely addressed: spiritual deception. Not the obvious, overt kind — but the subtle kind, where false prophets speak kindly, share genuine insight, and still manage to keep you dependent, doubtful, and disconnected from your own inner authority. Dr. Paul explains that a false prophet is not defined by what they say, but by their intent. She walks through the key red flags to watch for, the qualities that distinguish true spiritual teachers from those seeking power, and why the most important protection is a strong connection to your own inner and higher knowing. Come explore how to develop discernment, strengthen your loving adult, and learn to trust truth over charm in Discerning False Prophets here on the Inner Bonding podcast. Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review! About Dr. Margaret Paul Dr. Margaret Paul, PhD, is a bestselling author, relationship expert, and the co-creator of the Inner Bonding® self-healing process. She is the author and co-author…

People in this episode

Host: Margaret Paul PhD

Topics covered

• spiritual teachers
• spiritual deception
• discernment
• inner authority
• self-healing

Keywords

• spiritual deception
• false prophets
• discernment
• inner authority
• self-healing
• spiritual teachers
• red flags

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by You?, Healing Your Aloneness, Inner Bonding, Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by God?

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