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Are Christians falling for the self-help trap?

Everywhere you look, the culture screams “optimize yourself”—through books, coaching, morning routines, even AI telling you how to live. But here’s the truth: no planner, no hack, no “reset routine” will ever give you the peace and purpose your soul is craving.

In this episode of The Thought Vault, I’m unpacking the self-help lie Christians are falling for—and showing you why surrendering to Christ, not striving harder, is the only way to lasting transformation.

📖 We’ll cover:
✅ The 3 warning signs you’ve been discipled by hustle culture more than by Jesus
✅ Why Scripture—not self-help—is the foundation for real change
✅ How trials, pruning, and surrender prepare us better than productivity ever could
✅ The cultural lies in today’s news and self-help industry—and how to spot them

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Have you been asking God for a breakthrough but feel like everything in your life is being stripped away?

Friend—it may not be punishment. It may be preparation.

In this video, I walk through 3 biblical signs that God is preparing you for something new:
1️⃣ Trials that test and strengthen your faith (1 Peter 1, James 1)
2️⃣ Pruning that feels like loss but leads to fruit (John 15)
3️⃣ Repentance that clears the way for renewal (Joshua 3, Malachi 3)

You’ll leave encouraged, with the clarity to see your hard season differently—and maybe even recognize it as God’s setup for your next chapter.

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📖 Scriptures Mentioned: 1 Peter 1:6–7, James 1:2–3, John 15:2, Joshua 3:5, Malachi 3:7, Romans 12:2, Psalm 127:1

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In today’s deeply personal episode of The Thought Vault Podcast, I share why I took a break from content—and why the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk prompted me to return. This isn’t a political rant. It’s a heartfelt conversation on grief, faith, division, boldness, and what it means to stand for Christ in a culture that’s growing increasingly hostile to truth.

We talk about the danger of watered-down theology, how the Church is responding, and what the Bible teaches us about courage, obedience, and grief. Whether you’re confused, heartbroken, or just trying to process the world right now—this is for you.

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