Martial arts is often seen as discipline, strength, and peace, but beneath the beauty lies a deep spiritual foundation rooted in Eastern religions.

In this episode, Connie Kao unpacks the hidden philosophies behind martial arts, from Taoism to Buddhism, and explores how practices like Tai Chi, Aikido, and Kung Fu intertwine with spiritual beliefs.

We’ll look at:

• How martial arts spread to the West
• The spiritual symbolism behind bowing, meditation, and energy flow (“chi”)
• Why some forms may conflict with the Word of God
• How to discern between physical fitness and spiritual compromise
• Biblical Insight:
• Jesus calls us not to self-mastery or enlightenment, but to surrender and truth.

00:00 – Intro: Discipline or Deception?

04:00 – The Spiritual Roots

08:00 – Biblical Lens on Self-Mastery

12:00 – Energy, Power, and the Supernatural'

16:00 – Research & Testimonies

20:00 – Mainstream Acceptance

25:00 – Biblical Discernment

30:00 – Walking in True Strength

34:00 – Closing Reflections🙏

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In this episode of Living Free in Truth, we uncover the unseen spiritual influences behind acupuncture, acupressure, and Traditional Chinese Medicine.These practices are becoming more mainstream: even recommended by doctors, but what if they aren’t spiritually neutral?

We’ll explore where acupuncture really came from, how it connects to Daoism, and why Christians must discern what spiritual systems they engage in.🙏 Whether you’ve tried acupuncture before or are simply seeking healing God’s way, this episode will help you walk in freedom and truth through Jesus Christ- our only true Healer and Redeemer.🕊️ There is no condemnation in Christ. If you’ve participated in these practices, you can renounce them and find complete freedom in Him.

More Resources to dive deeper:

Blessing or Curse: You Can Choose by Derek Princehttps://www.amazon.com/Blessing-Curse-You-Can-Choose/dp/0800794087

Testimony: God Delivered Me From Acupuncturehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0TcvrpP25g

Exploring Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Tapping, Applied Kinesiology & Sound Baths as an Ex-Occultisthttps://youtu.be/KtB1LqI5jMo?si=iXjgQWHXO8znjQgX

#17. The New Age: Is Acupuncture Wrong?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQESqcQdGbY

Acupuncture can open demonic doors to sickness & isn’t compatible with Christianity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVZ_z2X7hys

Acupuncture For Pregnancy?? Christian WARNING

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43dsOY_9d4UIs

Acupuncture Demonic?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBRFvezGpO40

The Truth about Tai Chi, Acupuncture & Star Wars | With Marcia Montenegrohttps://youtu.be/TkTLVz1JVKc?si=THS6aG3sfs03vgUj

0:00 – Introduction: The Hidden Influence Behind Acupuncture

04:00 – Roots in Daoism and the Occult

09:00 – How Acupuncture Became Mainstream

13:00 – Personal Experience & Spiritual Implications

17:00 – Discerning Spirits and Closing Spiritual Doors

21:00 – Freedom and Redemption Through Christ👇 Comment below what stood out to you and how God is leading you to discern truth in your healing journey.

After 42 years of marriage, Jamie and Tammy Newberry have lived through missions, miracles, and moments that tested their faith to the core. When Tammy nearly died from COVID complications which involved two months in a coma and 140 days in hospitals, their family witnessed the power of prayer and the faithfulness of God in the face of impossible odds.

In this moving episode of Living Free in Truth, hear how Jamie clung to God’s voice when doctors said there was no hope, how worship filled a hospital ICU with life, and how Tammy’s miraculous recovery reshaped their calling and faith.

We hear Tammy and Jamie's journey in the Lord, including their journey into the supernatural, how their faith brought them to India and back and where they are today.

Now, Tammy is thankful to be alive and has a mandate from God which includes leading the School of Kingdom Ministry in her church Vineyard Community Church in Overland Park.

🌿 Topics include:

- Surviving a near-death encounter with COVID

- Hearing God’s voice and obeying in crisis

- Mission work in India and lessons in humility

- Growing in spiritual maturity and supernatural faith

- Marriage, love, and healing after suffering

- The cost of unconditional love

- Walking out spiritual immaturity to maturing in Christ

🙌 A story of hope, purpose, and saying yes to God.

00:00 – Introduction: Meet Jamie & Tammy

01:00 – A Life of Faith and Family

02:00 – Tammy’s Nursing Career and Serving Others

04:30 – Meeting in the Military & Jamie’s Medical Work

05:30 – “I Almost Died”: Tammy’s COVID Story Begins

08:00 – ICU Battle and the Power of Prayer

12:30 – Jamie Hears God: “She Will Live and Not Die”

14:00 – Worship in the ICU – Life in a Place of Death

18:00 – The Miracle: “She Woke Up the Next Day”

20:00 – Heaven, Angels, and Out-of-Body Experiences

24:00 – God’s Hand in Recovery and Healing

30:00 – From Death to Life: Coming Home After 140 Days

32:00 – Discovering the Holy Spirit and the Supernatural

36:00 – The Vineyard Journey and Encountering the Spirit

46:00 – Mission Work in India – Faith in Action

52:00 – Learning Maturity and Love Through Suffering

58:00 – The Hard Work of Sanctification

01:01:00 – Living with Purpose: “You Were Called to Love”

01:04:00 – Final Reflections: God’s Faithfulness in Every Season

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