118. Jesus Is Not Netflix And Tarot Is Not A Tool
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In this powerful episode of the Counterculture Mama Podcast, Danielle Venables confronts the growing trend of blending Christian faith with New Age practices like tarot, astrology, and divination. She argues that these spiritual 'tools' are not biblically neutral and that the idea of 'following Christ, not the Bible' is a dangerous misinterpretation. Drawing from Scripture—including Deuteronomy, Leviticus, Isaiah, and 1 Corinthians—she dismantles the myth that placing God 'first' makes other spiritual practices acceptable. She emphasizes that God explicitly forbids seeking guidance through occult means, and that even when the Bible acknowledges other spiritual beings, it never authorizes communion with them. Danielle shares her personal journey from defending an Oracle deck to renouncing it, highlighting how deeper biblical study revealed the spiritual deception in practices that appear 'harmless' or 'enlightening.' She warns that spiritual experiences without obedience are not true holiness, and that the real Jesus is not a customizable, on-demand deity like Netflix, but a sovereign Lord whose commands must be taken seriously. Her message is a call to radical faithfulness, humility, and surrender to God’s Word over personal preference or cultural trends.
God explicitly forbids divination, astrology, and occult practices in Scripture—these are not 'neutral' tools.
The idea that 'I follow Christ, not the Bible' contradicts Jesus’ own affirmation of the Old Testament.
Spiritual experiences without obedience are not evidence of true faith—obedience is the fruit of genuine relationship with Christ.
Even if a practice seems 'redeemable' or 'spiritually helpful,' if it requires reinterpreting clear biblical warnings, it may be a sign of spiritual deception.
Our identity is in Christ alone, not in stars, cards, or personal revelations outside of God’s revealed Word.
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Introduction: The Problem of Spiritual Compromise
“I was one of those people. I'm very transparent. You can look back at my testimony video... I said that I'm currently launching an Oracle deck and that, you know, I'm going to redeem them kind of thing.”
The Myth of 'God First' Spiritual Coexistence
“It actually means like before me means like in front of me, like as in like in my presence. And it's very clear... that it's the meaning. That's like, do not let me see you worshiping other gods.”
Biblical Warnings Against Divination and Occult Practices
“There shall not be found among you anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens or a sorcerer... whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord.”
The Reality of Spiritual Deception: Demons in Disguise
“They sacrificed to demons that were not God... new gods that had come recently whom your fathers had never dreaded.”
The True Jesus vs. the Customizable Jesus
“Jesus is not Netflix and you can't channel him on demand. And so I would argue that you're practicing divination...”
“Jesus is not Netflix and you can't channel him on demand. And so I would argue that you're practicing divination...”
“There shall not be found among you anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens or a sorcerer... whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord.”
“They sacrificed to demons that were not God... new gods that had come recently whom your fathers had never dreaded.”
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