False Peace: Yoga, the New Age, & the Gospel Without the Cross with Cantor & Seminarian Robert Sirico
About this episode
The episode explores the spiritual implications of yoga and the New Age movement in contrast to Orthodox Christianity.
What if the greatest spiritual deception doesn't look dark What if it looks peaceful? In this episode of the Orthodox Health Podcast , Dr. Michael Christian & John are rejoined by our good friend Robert Sirico, who is a cantor, choir director, & doctoral seminarian. In the conversation, we move beyond the question of whether yoga is religious & examine the larger worldview surrounding the New Age movement. Together we explore yoga, chakras, kundalini, mantras, breathwork, Reiki, energy healing, spiritual warfare, & the Orthodox understanding of true healing in Christ. Throughout the conversation we contrast the New Age's promises of peace, self-realization, & enlightenment with the Gospel's call to repentance, communion with Christ, & theosis. Whether you're trying to understand yoga, leaving the New Age yourself, or helping someone discern these practices, this episode offers both theological depth and pastoral compassion. Takeaways: Yoga is built upon a spiritual worldview... not merely a stretching routine. Relief, calm, & altered states are not necessarily signs of genuine healing. Orthodox Christianity offers communion with Christ rather than…
People in this episode
Hosts: Dr. Michael Christian, John
Guest: Robert Sirico
Topics covered
- yoga
- New Age movement
- spiritual deception
- Orthodox Christianity
- true healing
- theology
- pastoral care
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Organizations: Orthodox Health Podcast
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