Rephonic
Artwork for The Melissa Dougherty Podcast

The Melissa Dougherty Podcast

Melissa Dougherty
Christianity
New Thought
Oprah Winfrey
Spirituality
Multi-Level Marketing
Scientology
Think and Grow Rich
Napoleon Hill
Morality
Moral Argument
Prosperity Gospel
Pyramid Schemes
God
Evolution Of Beliefs
L. Ron Hubbard
New Thought Movement
Self-Help
Textual Criticism
Truth Seeking
Christian Apologetics

You'll find a mixed bag of Jesus, theology, Christian apologetics, and cultural topics from a Christian perspective here. I'm an ex-New Thoughter (with a little Ex New Ager sprinkled in) and a lot of my videos focus on topics related to this as well. My hope is to help Christians thoughtfully know what they believe and why they believe it.

PublishesMonthlyEpisodes47Founded4 years ago
Number of ListenersCategory
Religion & Spirituality

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Melissa Dougherty Podcast

Latest Episodes

In a world where emotion often wins over reason, we want to know how to think well. I invited the smartest person I know when it comes to critical thinking, Kathy Gibbens, to join me on my channel and unpack 10 of the most common logical fallacies in... more

I don’t think most people have the slightest idea what they mean when they accuse someone of being a fascist. There's only one man I could think of in the midst of all of this who I thought would be able to speak into this with clarity and wisdom. An... more

Have you ever seen an ideology that is so out there, so evil, dangerous, and just absolutely wild, and think… there's NO way that people are going to believe this, because it's just so insane and untethered from reality? 

No, I’m not talking about t... more

There always seem to be two common enemies of the prosperity gospel: Scripture and critical thinking. False teachers want to keep you away from both of them. Tytus Jones shares her story of how she used both critical thinking and scripture to see thr... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

BibleThinker
BibleThinkerMike Winger
Cultish
CultishJeremiah Roberts, Andrew Soncrant

Recent Guests

Will Spencer
A Christian influencer and former New Ager with a focus on the dangers of the Woke Right
Episode: The Conspiracy Mind Virus That Explains Everything:The Woke Right
Tytus Jones
Content creator and speaker addressing cultural issues and apologetics from a Christian perspective.
YouTube Channel
Episode: What Made Her Leave the Prosperity Gospel Behind
Lindsey Medenwaldt
Director of Operations at Mama Bear Apologetics and former speaker at a recent conference
Mama Bear Apologetics
Episode: Scientology: The Most Bizarre Cult in America
Dr. Chris Berg
Expert on theology and apologetics, focuses on New Age movement impacts.
Hartwell School of Divinity
Episode: Exposing Genuine and Fake Spiritual Encounters with Dr. Chris Berg
Wesley Huff
Regional director for Apologetics Canada and a scholar in early Christian scribal culture
Apologetics Canada
Episode: Five Myths About The Bible (And How We Got it.)
Kathy Gibbens
Former MLM leader
Episode: Former MLM Leaders Share Why They Left it All.
Noble Gibbens
Former military and successful MLM leader
Episode: Former MLM Leaders Share Why They Left it All.
Dr. Brian Huffling
Professor at Southern Evangelical Seminary, expert in philosophy of religion and UFOs, Air Force Reserves chaplain
Southern Evangelical Seminary
Episode: Unraveling the Connections between Aliens, Demons, and Christianity|With Dr. Brian Huffling
Dr. Neil Shenvi
Author of "Why Believe? A Reasoned Approach to Christianity" and a homeschooling theoretical chemist
Crossway
Episode: One of the Most Convincing Arguments for God's Existence with Dr. Neil Shenvi

Host

Melissa Dougherty
Host with a background as an ex-New Thought practitioner, focusing on Jesus, theology, and cultural issues from a Christian perspective.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 407 ratings
  • Exceptional Content!

    I saw someone reference Melissa’s YouTube channel in a comment on a different video. I checked it out and am blown away! The quality, thought, and clear presentation of these topics are truly masterful. Highly recommended!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SuperBlargle
    United States4 months ago
  • Free Masonry

    Have you ever done a podcast on freemasonry and the eastern star? These groups are confusing to me. Are they benign, or are they something creepy?

    I love your podcast, and have added phrases from you to my vocabulary – – "are you smelling what I'm stepping in?" "What the nope?" 😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cindybeebabe
    United States5 months ago
  • Smart Lady - Well researched

    Melissa helps keep us on track in a world where there are so many agendas trying to bend the message of Christ to another agenda. Well researched, well spoken I appreciate what I have heard and look forward to more listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Noterlluf
    Canada7 months ago
  • brilliant podcast

    brilliant podcast well spoken informative could do with a bit more content updated this is a great resource. We’ll need to check her YouTube channel out as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    seven smith seven
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Please stop the popping suction sound effect

    I’m enjoying your podcast, but the popping suction sound through out is startling me repeatedly. Please use a different sound. Really enjoy your podcast otherwise.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FaithFlower8
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some listeners have expressed a desire for even more content and discussions on specific theological topics or contemporary issues.
Many find the discussions enlightening and valuable for their spiritual growth and understanding of apologetics.
Listeners appreciate the depth of content and thoughtful perspectives shared, especially regarding contemporary issues facing the Christian community.
Feedback suggests a strong connection with the host's personal journey and authenticity in sharing experiences, enhancing relatability.
Positive comments highlight the unique ability of the host to engage with diverse theological concepts and critique non-biblical teachings effectively.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

What Made Her Leave the Prosperity Gospel Behind
Q: How did you come to the point where that's not how God functions?
I had a season where I listened to so many Mark Driscoll sermons, which helped me to hear some truths that started reshaping my understanding.
Re-Examining my Conversation with a Muslim|With David Wood
Q: Do you think that you could do enough to please Allah?
Our deeds are important, but we're told that no one will enter heaven except by the mercy of Allah.
Re-Examining my Conversation with a Muslim|With David Wood
Q: What do you think about LGBTQ+ issues?
Islamically, homosexuality is forbidden, and dressing like the opposite gender is not allowed. But I don't agree that it should be taught in schools.
Oprah is NOT a New Ager: A Deep Dive.
Q: Do you believe that you can choose between one or the other?
Yes, Oprah believes in a duality of forces, good and evil, that coexist.
Oprah is NOT a New Ager: A Deep Dive.
Q: What do you mean you had the surgery?
This refers to Oprah Winfrey's experience with John of God and highlights the spiritual claims made by such figures.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About The Melissa Dougherty Podcast

What is The Melissa Dougherty Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Content primarily revolves around exploring the intersection of Christianity with contemporary cultural issues, theology, and apologetics. Listeners can expect discussions on topics such as Christian nationalism, the Prosperity Gospel, the critiques of New Age beliefs, and various other theological and spiritual concepts. The host engages with guests to provide diverse perspectives while also addressing commonly held misconceptions about Christianity and related ideologies. This podcast aims to encourage critical thinking among Christians and equip them with apologetic skills to articulate and defend their faith in an increasingly complex world.

Where can I find podcast stats for The Melissa Dougherty Podcast?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Melissa Dougherty Podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Melissa Dougherty Podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The Melissa Dougherty Podcast get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Melissa Dougherty Podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for The Melissa Dougherty Podcast?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Melissa Dougherty Podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does The Melissa Dougherty Podcast have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Melissa Dougherty Podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to The Melissa Dougherty Podcast?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Melissa Dougherty Podcast:

1. The Alisa Childers Podcast
2. The Natasha Crain Podcast
3. BibleThinker
4. I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST
5. Cultish

How many episodes of The Melissa Dougherty Podcast are there?

The Melissa Dougherty Podcast launched 4 years ago and published 47 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact The Melissa Dougherty Podcast?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Melissa Dougherty Podcast?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Melissa Dougherty Podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Melissa Dougherty Podcast?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Melissa Dougherty Podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on The Melissa Dougherty Podcast?

Recent guests on The Melissa Dougherty Podcast include:

1. Will Spencer
2. Tytus Jones
3. Lindsey Medenwaldt
4. Dr. Chris Berg
5. Wesley Huff
6. Kathy Gibbens
7. Noble Gibbens
8. Dr. Brian Huffling

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days