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Ethan Hoover & Matthew Maher welcome you to Rechurched. A brand new podcast from Coastal Christian in Ocean City, NJ, meant to inspire conscience (so people may know God), and instigate conviction (so people may show God).

What’s Covered in This Episode:

• What is Rechurched? The goal & purpose of the podcast.
• Matthew Maher’s Testimony Video
• The Importance of a Biblical Worldview
• What is "the Church?"
• "To be Rechurched is to know what the Bible says."
• A Look at Season 1: The False Gospel

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Ethan Hoover & Matthew Maher kick off the podcast by discussing the topic for Season 1, The False Gospel. Join them as they briefly tease out the four main false gospels circulating in today's Church: the Prosperity, Psychology, Progressive, and Political gospels.

What’s Covered in This Episode:

• What is Rechurched? A brief overview of what was discussed in our welcome episode.
• The False Gospel defined. The True Gospel identified.
• What is the American Gospel Documentary? View here.
• What is the False Gospel in Galatians? View source.
• This season teased out:
  • Prosperity Gospel
  • Psychology Gospel
  • Progressive Gospel
  • Political Gospel
• The True Gospel revisited: It's tactics and truths.

Other Resources:

• Three False Gospels. View resource by Matthew Maher's platform, Truth Over Trend.
• Related Sermon Jam
• Submit your question relating to our Season 1 content for our Question & Response episode here.

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Ethan Hoover & Matthew Maher explore what the prosperity gospel is and it's origin, as well as how it conflicts with what the true Gospel says. Join them in their discussion and read more for the show notes and resources.

What’s Covered in This Episode:

• What is the Prosperity Gospel?
• Where does it come from?
  • Origins
  • Historical Context
• Common Bible verses that are taken out of context to support the prosperity gospel.
• The greatest catalyst for growing as a believer.
• Summary of common prosperity gospel beliefs (Source: The Gospel Coalition): View article here.
• The ultimate consequence on the Church of heralding the prosperity gospel.
• Psychology gospel teased out.

Other Resources:

• The American Gospel Documentary: View here.
• Article about the prosperity gospel: View article.
• The Prosperity Gospel and the Mystical Miracle Movement: View video.
• The Prosperity Gospel Creates Poor Christians: View article.
• Sermon Jam (Share): View sermon jam.

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• Submit your question relating to our Season 1 content for our Question & Response episode here.

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• Matthew Maher: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook

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In this episode, Ethan Hoover & Matthew Maher talk about the Psychology gospel: what it is, where it came from, and why it's dangerous. But more than that, they discuss Biblical self esteem, how this "gospel" spreads, and the contrast between this false gospel and the True Gospel.

What’s Covered in This Episode:

• What is the Psychology Gospel?
• Where does it come from?
  • Origin: Genesis 3
  • Historical Context
• Self being esteemed versus self being denied.
• How can you identify the Psychology gospel?
• How the Psychology gospel attempts to solve the human condition.
• Galatians 2:20
• The spread and distribution of the Psychology gospel. How was it distributed? How did it spread so fast?
• Proper esteem
  • The True Gospel
• Psychology gospel versus the True Gospel.
• Philippians 2
• 1 Peter 4:1-2
• Progressive gospel episodes teased out.

Resources:

• How should a Christian view self esteem? Read the article here.
• The Soothing Sin of Self Esteem. Read the article here.
• How Self Esteem Ruins Bible Reading. Watch the video here.

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Ethan Hoover & Matthew Maher are joined by a special guest, Dr. Karl Benzio, as they continue their discussion about the Psychology Gospel and how the Gospel impacts psychology.

What’s Covered in This Episode:

• Psychology Gospel recap
• Dr. Karl Benzio introduction: View his bio and information here.
• Dr. Karl's story
• Jesus as the perfect psychiatrist
• God cares about our behavioral health
  • What we believe affects how we behave
• The Psychology Gospel vs. How the Gospel Impacts Psychology
• Psychology vs. Psychiatry
• Matthew 13:15
  • The perfect prescription
• Psychology Gospel = Man's truth informing our decision making.
• The Pure Gospel = God's truth informing our decision making.
• Dr. Karl's influence, professional background, and mission.
• What is the common problem Dr. Karl sees in his field and what's the Biblical solution?
• How does behavioral & mental health integrate in our Christian walk?

Resources:

• Dr. Karl's bio & contact info

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Ethan Hoover & Matthew Maher define terms and dive into what the progressive gospel is, where it came from, and why it's important to know and look out for. Join them in this detailed discussion!

Excerpt: "Human rights may be the banner of the various movements, but human rights are wrong when they contradict what God says is right for humans." -Matthew Maher


What’s Covered in This Episode:

• Season 1 Review: The False gospel, Prosperity gospel, & Psychology gospel.
• Define terms (see definition section):
  • Progressivism
  • Relativism
  • Liberalism
• Understanding human rights as God created them.
• What is the Progressive Gospel?
• Where does it come from?
  • Origin
• What is a Biblical worldview?
  • Pillars of a Biblical Worldview (See resources for document).
• Why is a Biblical worldview important to understanding the Progressive gospel?

Definitions:

• Progressivism is a political philosophy in support of social reform. In the 21st century, a movement that identifies as progressive is "a social or political movement that aims to represent the interests of ordinary people through political change and the support of government actions". Based on the idea of progress in which advancements in science, technology, economic development and social organization are vital to the improvement of the human condition.
• Relativism is the doctrine that knowledge, truth, and morality exist in relation to culture, society, or historical context, and are not absolute.
• Liberalism is a political and moral philosophy based on liberty, consent of the governed and equality before the law. Liberals espouse a wide array of views depending on their understanding of these principles, but they generally support individual rights (including civil rights and human rights).

Resources:

• What is "Progressive Christianity?" Read here.
• Pillars of a Biblical worldview: View/download document here.
• History of Progressive Christianity: Read here.
• What Progressive Christianity & Prosperity Gospel Get Wrong About Jesus: Watch video here.

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In part 2 of the Progressive Gospel, Ethan Hoover & Matthew Maher discuss Critical Race Theory, the Social Justice Movement, and Climate Change, and how the progressive Church has joined hands with these ideologies.

What’s Covered in This Episode:

• Progressive Gospel (Part 1) Recapped
  • Defining Terms
• Critical Race Theory
  • Social Gospel
  • "It's just a Tool"
  • Critical Theory
  • Marxism
• One Race: The Human Race
• Racism: A Sin of the Heart
• The Color of Skin vs. The Darkness of Sin
• The Social Justice Movement
  • Social Justice vs. Biblical Justice
• "Social Justice for the Christian is acting justly, but not at the expense of the truth of Scripture."
• Jesus Breaks Down the Wall of Partition
  • Jews & Gentiles Become One: The Race of Grace (Christian)
• Critical Race Theory (CRT) Further Explored
• The Pure Gospel: Jesus Christ Unites - He Draws All People (Ethnos) to Himself
• "Social Justice will choose Barabbas over Jesus every time."
• Why is this the Problem of the Church?
• What Does the Bible Say?
  • About: Race, Oppression, Justice, Etc.
• The Good Samaritan
• What the True Christian Should Be Doing...
  • Standing Up for Truth
  • Aiding/Assisting Their Neighbor (Everyone)
  • Pointing People to Jesus (the True Solution)
• Climate Change, Environmentalism, & The Love of Mother Earth Rather Than the Love of Father God
• General Revelation
• The True Gospel's Main Focus is the Soul of Man
• What Does this All Mean and Why Does it Matter?
• Progressive Gospel (Part 3) Teased Out

Resources:

• What is "Progressive Christianity?"-- https://www.gotquestions.org/progressive-Christianity.html
• What is the "Social Gospel?"-- https://www.gotquestions.org/social-gospel.html
• Biblical Truth Matters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p85tVOw_DbE
• Matthew Maher says, "Wokeism is a hateful religion." Watch a documentary that affirms this quote-- Paint The Wall Black: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OJIucA3zsc&feature=youtu.be
• Voddie Baucham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i60eQZPG5XM
• Are Christians Being Duped Into the New Social Justice Ideology? With Voddie Baucham -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZicxJ8nYCw

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Welcome to part 3 of the Progressive Gospel, where Ethan Hoover & Matthew Maher unpack many sensitive topics such as: the LGBTQIA+ agenda and how the Church has locked arms with it, conversion therapy, and Pro-Life vs. Pro-Choice. Why are these important things to discuss? To be Rechurched is to have a Biblical worldview so that we can discern the motives of the various movements and, Scripturally, know how to lovingly and truthfully respond to them.

What’s Covered in This Episode:

• Review
  • Progressive Gospel (Part 1) (Definitions)
  • Affirming / Offending
  • CRT & Social Justice
  • Emergent Church
  • Vaccination Status vs. Salvation Status
• LGBTQIA+
  • Identity
  • Queer > Questioning
  • Conflicting/Contrasting Ideologies
  • The Agenda
• What Does God Say About Sexuality?
• What Does God Say About Gender?
• What Does God Say About Marriage?
• Biological Identity: Male & Female
• Sexual Immorality is a Sin Regardless of Whether You Are a Heterosexual or Homosexual
• "Born That Way" > Born Again
• Discussing "MAPS"
• TikTok Craziness
• Deconstruction
• The Only Antidote to All of This: The Gospel of Jesus Christ
• Conversion Therapy
• Progressive Christianity Plays Into End Times Scenario
• Pro-Life vs. Pro-Choice
• Identity Politics
• What We Need to Get Back to: God's Best (Not Our Own Best)
• Progressive Gospel Summed Up

Resources:

• Millennials and Socialism: View Study.
• Does God Hate Gays? https://www.gotquestions.org/does-God-hate-gays.html
• Sodom And Gomorrah, Leaving The Natural For The Unnatural: https://youtu.be/aUdENrF3eXY
• Preston Sprinkles Book (People To Be Loved):
  https://www.amazon.com/People-Be-Loved-Homosexuality-Issue/dp/0310519659
• Gay, Feminist, and Against Trans Activism | Allie Beth Stuckey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYnfZEWhuF0
• Is It Possible To Be Christian And Pro-Choice At The Same Time?
  https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-pro-choice.html

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