The Becket Cook Show
Don't Follow Your Heart: Thaddeus Williams Interview
Sep 21, 2023
In this episode, Becket Cook interviews Dr. Thaddeus Williams, author of 'Don't Follow Your Heart: Boldly Breaking the Ten Commandments of Self-Worship.' They discuss the weight of creating and sustaining our identities, the dangers of self-worship, and the need for iconoclasts who refuse to conform. They explore the paradox of hedonism and the pursuit of happiness, the transformation through faith in Christ, and the release of Dr. Williams' book.
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Quick takeaways
- Self-worship is not authentic or satisfying but instead robs us of awe.
- Relativism diminishes our courage to fight against injustices and stand up for what is right.
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The New Decalogue of Self-Worship
In this podcast episode, Dr. Thaddeus Williams discusses his new book, 'Don't Follow Your Heart,' which explores the 10 commandments of the cult of self-worship. These commandments include living your best life, embracing the new and rejecting the old, obeying your emotions, defying others' expectations, pursuing boundary-free experiences, trusting yourself as the ultimate authority, inventing and advertising your own identity, forcing the universe to conform to your desires, and celebrating all lifestyles and love lives equally. Williams argues that this culture of self-worship is a new religion that robs us of true joy, courage, and a sense of a greater purpose.
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