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Mentioned in 16 episodes

Counterfeit Gods

The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters

Book • 2011

Author

Timothy Keller

In 'Counterfeit Gods,' Timothy Keller identifies and examines specific idols that rule over individual people and nations.

He argues that many good things, such as money, sex, power, and success, can become 'ultimate' and thus idols when they are elevated above God. Keller uses biblical stories, contemporary examples, and personal experiences to illustrate how these idols function and how they can be replaced with true, biblical, and spiritual worship.

The book emphasizes the need to root out these idols and cling to the one hope worth having, our faith in the work of Jesus Christ.

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Mentioned in 16 episodes

Mentioned by the speaker as a book by Tim Keller that explores the empty promises of societal ideals.

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Thy Will Be Done

Mentioned by the speaker as a book by Tim Keller about understanding societal ideals and our hearts.

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Seeking the Kingdom

Mentioned by Speaker 1 as a book by Tim Keller that reveals the truth about societal ideals and the only God who can satisfy our desires.

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Entering His Rest

Mentioned by the speaker as a book by Tim Keller that reveals the truth about societal ideals and shows that only God can wholly satisfy our desires.

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God’s Law

Mentioned as a thank you gift for donations to Gospel and Life to help share the love of Christ.

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Secret Treason

Mentioned by the speaker as a book by Tim Keller that reveals the truth about societal ideals and our own hearts.

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First of All

Mentioned by the speaker as a resource that reveals the truth about societal ideals and desires.

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Orphans or Children

Mentioned by

Ben Stuart

as the author of a book about idols.

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Further In / 1 John 5

Mentioned by

Matt Smethurst

as an example of Keller's timeless teaching on everyday Christian living.

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Tim Keller’s Overlooked Teaching that Will Endure for Generations

Mentioned by J.D. Greear in the context of discussing idolatry and the story of the Israelites making the golden calf.

Udderly Wrong: A Moo-ving Tale of Spiritual Rebellion

Mentioned by

John Rasmussen

when discussing idolatry, referencing Keller's insights on how good things can become ultimate things.

Dr. John Rasmussen: Understanding Secularism and the Rise of the Nones

Mentioned by

Caleb Lenard

, who felt it was Keller's most influential book.

Tim Keller on the Christian Life with Matt Smethurst

Mentioned by

Andrew Noble

in the context of his study of idolatry.

How AI Can Function As Idolatry

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Travis Penfield

when talking about idols and the approval of man.

Episode 326 - When Death Knocked Twice: Travis Penfield's Blueprint for Scaling During Crisis

Mentioned by the speaker as a book by Tim Keller that reveals the truth about societal ideals and the one God who satisfies desires.

Aggressive Compassion

Mentioned by

Jordan Raynor

as one of Tim Keller's books relevant to the podcast's focus.

Kathy Keller (Co-author of The Meaning of Marriage)

Mentioned by

Kennon Vaughan

as a book he frequently gives away, helpful for those tempted to pursue worldly things.

Dr. Kennon Vaughan (Lead Pastor at Harvest Church)

Mentioned by

Evan Barber

in reference to Tim Keller's book, which discusses greed as a deadly sin.

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Recommended by

Josh White

, who borrowed heavily from it in his sermon on idolatry.

The First Word: God Comes First

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