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When Empathy Becomes Sinful

July 16, 2025
Is it possible for our greatest Christian virtues to become our deadliest vices? Dr. Joe Rigney reveals how untethered empathy threatens to undermine biblical truth and transform compassion into a weapon of manipulation. In this episode of Remnant Radio, Dr. Rigney tackles the controversial intersection of emotions and truth in Christian culture. From Nazi Germany to modern church leadership, discover why good intentions without biblical boundaries lead to devastating consequences. Join Joshua Lewis and Michael Miller as they explore: • The distinction between biblical compassion and destructive empathy • How empathy without boundaries leads to tribalism • Why good men struggle with women’s displeasure • The connection between empathy and church liberalization • Real-world examples from immigration to abuse ministry Dr. Rigney, fellow of theology at New Saint Andrews College and pastor at Christ Church, provides a biblical framework for maintaining both compassion and conviction in an age of emotional manipulation. 0:00 Introduction: The Sin of Empathy 2:34 The Inspiration for “The Sin of Empathy” & Initial Reactions 6:10 Empathy, Sympathy, & Compassion Defined: Navigating the Nuances 16:44 Cultural Manipulations 21:19 When Feelings Replace God: The Idolatry of Empathy 37:04 The Blindspots of Empathy 41:30 Empathy Leads to Tribalism 50:23 Compassion + Truth VS Untethered Empathy 1:00:17 Final Thoughts ABOUT THE GUEST: BOOK https://a.co/d/8anJpvC ABOUT THE REMNANT RADIO: 📺 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/@theremnantradio 📧 SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER https://www.theremnantradio.com 📚 COURSES & CONFERENCES https://www.theremnantradio.com 💝 SUPPORT OUR MINISTRY: • Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheRemnantRadio • Make a Donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GC2Z86XHHG4X6&ssrt=1686780016992