Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
What does it really mean when someone says, “I’m spiritual but not religious”?
In this episode, Dr. Bill Roach exposes the hidden theology behind modern “woo-woo” spirituality — from crystals and manifestation to the vague language of “the universe” and “higher consciousness.” What many people don’t realize is that this new spirituality isn’t neutral or harmless. It is built on a radically different idea of God, truth, and salvation than historic Christianity.
We compare:
The Triune God of Christianity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit)
With the impersonal, evolving “god” of modern spirituality
The Incarnation of Christ versus self-divinization and spiritual awakening
Grace through faith versus salvation through technique, energy, and self-realization
You’ll see why modern spirituality cannot handle the Trinity, the Cross, or the claim that God has entered history in the flesh. At its core, today’s spiritual culture replaces the living God with the self.
If you’ve ever wondered why crystals, astrology, manifestation, and “vibes” feel hollow — or why so many people are leaving church but not leaving spirituality — this episode will show you what’s really happening beneath the surface.
📖 This conversation connects directly with the themes of Faith in the Crossfire — Christianity vs. the metaphysics of the modern world.
👉 Subscribe to @drbillroach for biblical theology, classical theism, and cultural analysis that cuts through the noise.
#Christianity #SpiritualButNotReligious #NewAge #Theology #Trinity #JesusChrist #ModernSpirituality #FaithInTheCrossfire
What does it really mean when someone says, “I’m spiritual but not religious”?
In this episode, Dr. Bill Roach exposes the hidden theology behind modern “woo-woo” spirituality — from crystals and manifestation to the vague language of “the universe” and “higher consciousness.” What many people don’t realize is that this new spirituality isn’t neutral or harmless. It is built on a radically different idea of God, truth, and salvation than historic Christianity.
We compare:
The Triune God of Christianity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit)
With the impersonal, evolving “god” of modern spirituality
The Incarnation of Christ versus self-divinization and spiritual awakening
Grace through faith versus salvation through technique, energy, and self-realization
You’ll see why modern spirituality cannot handle the Trinity, the Cross, or the claim that God has entered history in the flesh. At its core, today’s spiritual culture replaces the living God with the self.
If you’ve ever wondered why crystals, astrology, manifestation, and “vibes” feel hollow — or why so many people are leaving church but not leaving spirituality — this episode will show you what’s really happening beneath the surface.
📖 This conversation connects directly with the themes of Faith in the Crossfire — Christianity vs. the metaphysics of the modern world.
👉 Subscribe to @drbillroach for biblical theology, classical theism, and cultural analysis that cuts through the noise.
#Christianity #SpiritualButNotReligious #NewAge #Theology #Trinity #JesusChrist #ModernSpirituality #FaithInTheCrossfire
