The Tenpenny Files with Jac Marino

Your horoscope. A crystal on your desk. A manifestation journal. A yoga class. A tarot reading “just for fun.”

Millions of people encounter these practices every day without ever asking where they came from or what they were originally intended to accomplish. According to Jac Marino, author of Ensnared: Overcoming the Darkness of the New Age and Occult with the Light of God’s Truth, they may become the first steps down a spiritual path few people ever expect to travel.

Astrology has become entertainment. Tarot cards have become self-care. Manifestation has become personal development. Crystals are marketed as wellness tools. Jac explains why she believes practices once associated with the occult have been repackaged for modern culture and why they continue attracting people searching for healing, purpose, identity, and peace.

Jac Marino knows that journey firsthand. Her search for answers after childhood trauma gradually carried her into New Age spirituality, astrology, tarot cards, manifestation, Eastern meditation, ritual magic, and addiction before she encountered the saving grace of Jesus Christ.

During this conversation, you’ll hear why Jac believes these practices have become so widely accepted, where she says many of these beliefs originated, and why she believes spiritual deception often begins with ideas that appear harmless. You’ll discover biblical connections many Christians have never considered, why Genesis becomes a central part of this discussion, and how Scripture addresses divination, hidden knowledge, and counterfeit spirituality in ways that may surprise you.

Dr. Tenpenny and Jac encourage listeners to examine the biblical evidence for themselves rather than simply accepting someone else’s conclusions. Together they explore passages that challenge popular assumptions and invite a closer look at some of today’s fastest-growing spiritual trends.

This interview introduces Jac’s remarkable testimony.

Ensnared goes much deeper into her personal journey, the biblical foundation behind her conclusions, and the historical context that could never fit into a single conversation. Whether these ideas have entered your life through wellness culture, social media, entertainment, or conversations with friends, this episode will leave you asking questions that deserve thoughtful answers.

Meet our Guest

Jac Marino is the author of Ensnared: Overcoming the Darkness of the New Age and Occult with the Light of God’s Truth. After surviving childhood abuse, addiction, New Age spirituality, hermeticism, and ritual occult practices, she encountered Jesus Christ and dedicated her life to helping others recognize spiritual deception through the truth of Scripture.

Today, Jac writes, speaks, and co-hosts the New Age to New Heart podcast, where she equips believers to examine modern spiritual trends through a biblical lens. She also creates worship music with her husband as Jac and Josh Music, encouraging Christians to grow in discernment and confidently share the hope of the Gospel.

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Book: https://www.amazon.com/Ensnared-Overcoming-Darkness-Occult-Light/dp/0736992413