The Counterfeit Covenant Part 1

When the 'Self' is your only god, you have no anchor when the storm hits. And as dads, if we don't know how to spot the counterfeit, we can’t protect our kids from it. We end up raising children who are spiritually adrift because we traded the Rock of Ages for a handful of crystals and 'positive energy. I’ve brought a guest who will help Dads spot the counterfeits, protect their family and connect to the ultimate source of power and success.Jerold Limongelli didn't just study the New Age; he lived it. He climbed that ladder until he realized it was leaning against a hollow wall. Now, he’s dedicated his life to helping fathers dismantle the deception and lead their families back to the only Truth that actually holds weight: Jesus Christ.This episode is part 1. Part 2 continues in the next episode. Special thanks to Smile Online Course & Books for sponsoring this episode. To learn more visit: https://thefatherhoodchallenge--smileteenskills.thrivecart.com/social-career-skills-accelerator/Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastrhttps://zencastr.com/?via=thefatherhoodchallenge00:00:05.56Jonathan GuerreroIf I told you that there was a spiritual movement trying to take over your home, you'd probably look for a guy in a robe or a cult leader on the news. But the most dangerous deception, the most dangerous deceptions don't arrive with a warning label.00:00:20.25Jonathan GuerreroThey arrive as self-help, wellness, and mindfulness. In 2026, New Age philosophy has been replaced for the modern dad. it's in It's in the manifesting techniques of your favorite business inlur and influencer.00:00:36.42Jonathan GuerreroIt's in the follow your heart messaging in your kids cartoons. It tells you that you are the center of the universe, that your truth is the only truth, and that you can vibrate your way into a better life.00:00:49.98Jonathan GuerreroIt sounds empowering. It feels like good vibes. but it's a spiritual Trojan horse. When the self is in your own when self is your only God, you have no anchor when the storm hits. And as dads, if we don't know how to spot the counterfeit, we can't protect our kids from it.00:01:09.59Jonathan GuerreroWe end up raising children who are spiritually adrift because we traded the Rock of Ages for a handful of crystals and positive energy. I brought a guest who will help dads spot the counterfeits, protect their family, and connect to the ultimate source of power and success. And he will join us in just a moment. So don't go anywhere.00:02:12.28Jonathan GuerreroGreetings, everyone. Thank you so much for joining me and my co-host and son, Isaac. Hello, everyone. Welcome back to the Poderic Challenge. Yes, Isaac is back.00:02:21.09Joyful Jeroldyou00:02:21.82Jonathan GuerreroThis episode is called The Counterfeit Covenant. Today, we are joined by Gerald Limongeli. Gerald didn't just study the New Age. He lived it. He climbed that ladder until he realized it was leaning against the hollow wall.00:02:36.95Jonathan GuerreroNow he's dedicated his life to helping fathers dismantle the deception and lead their families back to the only truth that actually holds weight, Jesus Christ.00:02:47.94Jonathan GuerreroGerald, welcome to the Fatherhood Challenge.00:02:50.97Joyful JeroldHey, thanks so much for having me. What an honor and a blessing to be here. I'm super grateful.00:02:56.09Jonathan GuerreroGerald, I know you have a powerful testimony to share, so I'm going to give you some space for you to share that now.00:03:02.71Joyful JeroldAmen. Amen. Thank you so much. Yeah. So, you know, I, I didn't really grow up in a household where we had, um, any sort of faith background or any sort of, sorry, can you hear me still?00:03:10.44Jonathan GuerreroSorry. Sorry, that was you.00:03:18.94Jonathan GuerreroYeah, I can hear you. You're doing fine.00:03:20.41Joyful JeroldOkay, sorry. Yeah, so I grew up in a household where we didn't really have any background in faith or religion. i mean, we're we're Italian, so there was Catholicism, but it was really more about just going through the motions of, you know, you're baptized as a little kid, you get your confirmation, your communion, and then you move on. So I never really understood the Bible or nor did I ever really even read it. And as I grew up, um I was very attracted to the entertainment industry and that false sense of fame or what I would call just being included in something or acknowledgement. Since I grew up in an environment where there was a lot of rejection.00:04:01.50Joyful JeroldUm, I did spend, and when I came out of college, I jumped into the entertainment industry and I spent 10 years there working in New York, l LA to Las Vegas. I started as a club promoter. Then I moved my way up, um, all the way to a creative director and a celebrity wrangler, which really means I catered to all the celebrities and kind of entertain them and did whatever they needed to. But from the outside, my life looked very glamorous, um, very desired,00...