Descriptions:
3 FALSE ‘Gospel Worldviews’ Christians Often Mistake as The True Gospel | Dr. Jeffery Thayne E0024
Psychology Professor Dr. Jeffery Thayne believes, “We often have very little idea what various world views are shaping our faith, our questions, our doubts, our convictions. These worldviews invariably frame the questions that we ask.”
Does the Gospel work for me? This question, rooted in what we treasure most, reveals four competing worldviews—self-expression, prosperity, personal fulfillment, or redemption. Each worldview promises different outcomes, yet many find disappointment when life’s challenges interrupt their plans. The Gospel of Jesus Christ, however, offers a deeper, more transformative solution. By valuing reconciliation with God above all, we shift from seeking outward success to inner transformation. The Gospel of Jesus Christ works not by removing obstacles but by shaping who we become, offering lasting peace and purpose regardless of life’s circumstances.
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Intro
Why Do We Struggle to Feel the Power of the Gospel?
01:05 – Why Doesn’t the Gospel Feel Effective in My Life?
Understanding Our Disconnect with the Gospel
02:18 – How Our Values Shape Our Perception of the Gospel
The Prosperity Gospel’s Influence
05:15 – Four Stories That Shape Our Gospel View: Plot-Driven or Character-Driven?
05:28 – Prosperity View
06:20 – Expressive Individualism View
08:47 – The Gospel in Pixar: How “Cars Reflects the Gospel Story
10:05 – Does ‘Feel-Good Faith’ Miss the Point?
Exploring the Therapeutic Gospel
11:45 – What Are the Pitfalls of Popular Gospel Views?
Understanding Hidden Dangers
13:33 – What’s the True Goal of the Gospel?
The Gospel’s Greatest Treasure
15:00 – Beyond Success: What Do We Truly Desire?
The Gospel’s Core Narrative
18:35 – Why Does the Church Sometimes Feel Unloving?
How Our Worldview Impacts Community and Love
22:39 – Learning to See as God Sees
Aligning Our Values with God’s Values
25:05 – What Does Infinite Love Really Look Like?
Infinite Love and Infinite Grief: God’s Perspective
26:44 – ‘Giving Away All My Sins’: Lamoni’s Transformative Decision
The Story of Lamoni and Aaron
30:08 – What We Really Long For: A Deep Bond with God
Our Deepest Desire for Connection
31:12 – Living with Different Worldviews Without Losing Ourselves
Embracing Different Perspectives
32:35 – Bringing It All Together: A Gospel That Works
Wrap Up / Conclusion
—
BIO:
Doctor Jeffery Thayne graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. He continued his graduate studies, earning a master’s degree in psychology and a doctorate in instructional technology and learning sciences from Utah State University. He is a faculty member in the Department of Psychology at BYU-Idaho.
—
Help make the truth more accessible by supporting this show through your donation today.
https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/scripture-central/lets-get-real
—
Get help answering some of life’s most challenging questions with Let’s Get Real with Stephen Jones. This @scripturecentralofficial original series offers practical insights and ways to navigate life’s challenges and heaviest questions.
—
🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch the latest Let’s Get Real episodes. Join us on our journey toward helping you and others connect with God to find answers to life’s heaviest questions and challenges.
—
Disclaimer:
THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED REPRESENT THE VIEWS OF THE INDIVIDUAL CREATORS AND GUESTS ALONE AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE OFFICIAL POSITION OF SCRIPTURE CENTRAL OR THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS.
