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Moralistic Therapeutic Deism: I Think We're in Trouble - Part 3 - Ep. 983 - September 25, 2026
What happens when churches make visitors comfortable by softening the message? In Part 3, Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland examine how Moralistic Therapeutic Deism can replace the gospel with the promise of feeling good and turning to God only in a crisis.
The conversation traces the seeker-sensitive movement's original concern: unfamiliar language and customs could make church hard for newcomers to follow. But as the hosts point out, removing barriers can also mean removing biblical teaching. They discuss what changes when churches avoid sin, repentance, hell, Christ's exclusive claims, and the…
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