Truth Over Tribe: Christian Takes on Culture, News & Politics

Is Self-Care a False Gospel?

May 4, 2022

Exploring the debate of self-care as a false gospel, the podcast discusses its marketability and infiltration into society and the church. They reflect on wellness practices, intertwining with spirituality and questionable marketing tactics. The conversation delves into historical roots, how self-care impacts trust and biblical principles, and the balance between self-compassion and serving others. Church participation and the importance of personal trust in decision-making are also explored.

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Self-care emphasizes individual well-being through daily practices like mental health days, shifting focus to personal choices and wellness experiences.

Wellness theology prioritizes self-gratification and intuitive self-focus over communal and spiritual well-being, influenced by spiritual but not religious beliefs.

The wellness industry promotes consumeristic habits through pseudo-scientific claims and aspirational branding, exemplified by extravagant offerings like Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop.

Deep dives

Self-Care and Wellness Center Experience

Visiting a wellness center in Arizona leads to encounters with clairvoyants, astrologers, and dreamologists, showcasing extreme wellness practices. Despite the luxurious setting, realizations about self-care focus on everyday experiences like mental health days and personal choices, indicating a shift towards individual well-being and self-improvement.

Intro

3min

Exploring the Intersection of Wellness and Spirituality

11min

Exploring the Historical Roots of Wellness Thinking and Christian Science

2min

Wellness Industry and Self-Care Marketing

17min

Exploring Trust, Self-Care, and Biblical Principles

2min

Exploring Self-Care and Self-Compassion in Relation to Christian Values

19min

Exploring Church Participation, Wellness, and Trusting Oneself vs. Biblical Principles

2min

This week on Truth Over Tribe, Patrick and Keith go head-to-head with one of the loudest messages in our culture today: self-care and wellness. They discuss this phenomenon from a few different viewpoints and explain why self-care is so marketable and widely accepted in American culture. They look at the scientific, consumeristic, and intuitional approaches to how people today view self-care and personal wellness and how this concept has even infiltrated the church. But should Christians be buying into this movement? Or is self-care actually a false gospel? Listen now!

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Truth Over Tribe: Christian Takes on Culture, News & Politics

Is Self-Care a False Gospel?