Can Christian language and religious customs hide a heart that's far from God? Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland examine Moralistic Therapeutic Deism and the danger of letting personal opinion take the place of Scripture.
In Part 5 of this series, the hosts discuss how faith can become centered on being good, feeling good, and using God's name to defend human preferences. They consider how preaching shapes that understanding, why teaching Scripture in context matters, and how expository preaching can help believers understand the Bible beyond isolated verses and feel-good messages.
The conversation also looks at Isaiah 29:13 and Matthew 7:21, asking what it means to honor God with our words while keeping our hearts distant from Him. Alan and Jeff speak candidly about the need to preach both sin and the love of God, with repentance rooted in God's love and salvation grounded in Jesus Christ.
They close with practical reminders for believers: listen carefully to what their church teaches, pray for pastors, and read Scripture as the story of who God is and what He has done to redeem humanity. Christian vocabulary alone cannot replace knowing and obeying Christ.
Watch for a thoughtful conversation about biblical authority, sound preaching, spiritual discernment, and the call to trust Jesus.
The Smith and Rowland Show, "Moralistic Therapeutic Deism: I Think We're in Trouble - Part 5," Episode 985, September 29, 2026.
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