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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The Cult Of Self-Worship
- Thaddeus Williams labels modern culture a 'cult of self-worship' with ten commandments like 'follow your heart' and 'live your best life'.
- He argues most Americans now believe life's purpose is self-enjoyment and answers lie within, replacing God as center.
Daughter's $5 Lesson
- Williams recounts a family game 'spot the lie' to teach discernment by awarding kids for identifying falsehoods.
- His daughter refused a commercial's 'follow your heart' message, preferring to follow God's heart, which inspired the book.
Paradox Of Pursuing Happiness
- Williams cites the paradox of hedonism: pursuing happiness as the chief end increases misery at scale.
- He ties this to post-1960s expressive individualism and argues centering God frees us from self-focused anxiety.