Melissa Dougherty, a Christian apologist and author of 'Happy Lies,' dives deep into the deceptive roots of modern self-help culture. She unpacks how the 19th-century New Thought movement has shaped society's obsession with happiness and false authenticity. With her personal experience as a former follower, she discusses the theological dangers intertwined with positive thinking and the law of attraction. Dougherty emphasizes the need for discernment in faith, encouraging a return to biblical truths in navigating today’s spiritual landscape.
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New Thought vs. New Age
New Thought is a philosophical movement embedded in society, influencing both secular and spiritual spheres.
It differs from New Age, which is more of a distinct religious category.
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Melissa's Journey with New Thought
Melissa Dougherty shares her personal experience with New Thought, initially mistaking it for New Age.
She explains how she blended New Thought teachings with her Christian faith, attracted by its promises of power and positivity.
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New Thought's Distortion of Biblical Concepts
New Thought distorts biblical concepts like positive thinking by attributing creative power to individuals.
It claims that thoughts and emotions control a spiritual realm, manifesting desires in the material world.
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Join The Remnant Radio as we sit down with Christian apologist and author Melissa Dougherty to discuss her new book, Happy Lies: How a Movement You (Probably) Never Heard Of Shaped Our Self-Obsessed World. Melissa will trace the roots of our culture's toxic subjectivity and relentless pursuit of happiness back to an influential 19th-century philosophy called New Thought—a movement that shaped much of today’s self-help culture and even infiltrated the church.
As a former follower of New Thought teachings, Melissa brings a unique perspective, blending her personal journey with biblical insights and a touch of wit. We’ll discuss:
The hidden dangers of New Thought philosophy and its modern manifestations.
How the "positive thought" movement hijacks Christian-sounding ideas and burdens believers.
Why our culture's obsession with self and "fake authenticity" undermines true redemption.
How the Christian worldview offers a life-giving alternative to the world's Happy Lies.
This episode promises to be eye-opening, equipping you to recognize and respond to deceptive ideologies with truth and grace. Don’t miss it!
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