Join The Remnant Radio as we sit down with Christian apologist and author Melissa Dougherty (@MelissaDougherty) 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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0:00 - Introduction
2:13 - Melissa Dougherty
3:11 - The diffference between New Age and New Thought
17:58 - Gnosticism and secret knowledge
20:52 - Further distinctions between New Age and New Thought
25:57 - Historical roots of New Thought movement
33:01 - Discussion of key figures in New Thought
48:29 - Connection between New Thought and Word of Faith movement
56:58 - Dealing with overzealous discernment
1:00:46 - Importance of critical thinking
1:06:32 - Closing thoughts