Is This False Doctrine in Your Church? Melissa Dougherty Interview - The Becket Cook Show Ep. 187

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The Truth About New Thought & Self-Help Culture | Melissa Dougherty Interview

🔥 In this episode, Becket Cook sits down with the insightful Melissa Dougherty to discuss her new book, Happy Lies: How a Movement You Probably Never Heard of Shaped Our Self-Obsessed World.
We dive deep into New Thought, its history, and how it has shaped modern self-help, the Word of Faith movement, and even progressive Christianity. Melissa exposes how these ideas—often disguised as biblical—have infiltrated churches, personal development culture, and even our everyday affirmations.
📌 Topics Covered:
✅ What is New Thought & How is it Different from New Age?
✅ The Hidden Influence of Self-Help & Manifestation Culture
✅ Christ Consciousness, Law of Attraction & the Power of “I Am” Statements
✅ The Prosperity Gospel & Word of Faith Movement’s Connection to New Thought
✅ How to Recognize Counterfeit Theology & Stay Biblically Rooted
🚀 If you've ever wondered about positive thinking, affirmations, manifestation, and their impact on faith, this conversation will open your eyes!
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**Timestamps for the Interview with Melissa Dougherty on "Happy Lies"**

⏳ **0:00 - 1:10** | Introduction – Welcoming Melissa Doty
⏳ **1:11 - 2:30** | Melissa’s Background and Her Book "Happy Lies"
⏳ **2:31 - 5:00** | What is New Thought vs. New Age?
⏳ **5:01 - 8:30** | Essential Oils, Crystals, and New Age Practices
⏳ **8:31 - 12:00** | The Origins of New Thought – Emanuel Swedenborg & Phineas Quimby
⏳ **12:01 - 15:00** | Law of Correspondence & Its Influence on Christianity
⏳ **15:01 - 18:45** | Self-Help Movement and New Thought’s Influence
⏳ **18:46 - 21:30** | Christ Consciousness & Law of Attraction
⏳ **21:31 - 25:00** | The Rise of Positive Affirmations in Culture
⏳ **25:01 - 28:15** | Manifestation, Law of Attraction & Biblical Perspective
⏳ **28:16 - 31:30** | Tony Robbins, Joel Osteen & New Thought Influence
⏳ **31:31 - 35:00** | Relativism & Its Role in New Thought
⏳ **35:01 - 38:30** | Melissa’s Journey Out of New Thought
⏳ **38:31 - 42:00** | Progressive Christianity & New Thought Connections
⏳ **42:01 - 45:30** | Word of Faith Movement & Prosperity Gospel
⏳ **45:31 - 48:45** | Kenneth Hagin, E.W. Kenyon & New Thought Teachings
⏳ **48:46 - 52:00** | Seeker-Sensitive Churches & Robert Schuller’s Influence
⏳ **52:01 - 55:00** | Final Thoughts – How to Guard Against False Teachings
⏳ **55:01 - 56:30** | Where to Find Melissa & Closing Remarks

Melissa's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCyKgD0DLtBN21gfThSalyUQ
Melissa's Book: https://tinyurl.com/ek68u3m8

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