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Jon Moffitt discusses the subtle forms of prosperity gospel present in faithful churches and the implications of expecting comfort and stability from obedience.

What if a softer form of the prosperity gospel has been hiding in faithful churches? In this conversation, Jon Moffitt explains how believers can quietly assume that obedience should produce comfort, stability, or an easier life. When suffering comes, that expectation often leads to confusion, disappointment, and questions about God’s goodness. You will hear why this mindset resembles a subtle version of the prosperity gospel, even in conservative circles. The discussion points to a biblical understanding of suffering, faithfulness, and the Christian life. The goal is to bring relief and hope to weary believers who are asking why life feels so hard. NEW FREE EBOOK: “ENOUGH IN CHRIST” BOOK: “The Bible According to Jesus - How Jesus Teaches Us to Read the Scriptures” FREE EBOOK: “REST” JOIN THE THEOCAST COMMUNITY! PARTNER WITH THEOCAST OUR WEBSITE YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM X (TWITTER) FACEBOOK TIKTOK

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Host: Jon Moffitt

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