Identifying Eastern Thought in Popular Self-Empowerment Works

Identifying Eastern Thought in Popular Self-Empowerment Works

Author: Mark Farnham November 19, 2025 Duration: 40:37

What do all ideas that are infected with Eastern thought have in common? The erasure of the Creature/Creature Distinction. That is, every expression of Eastern thought blurs the line between our existence and essence and God’s. Each one promises that we are divine or can become divine. In this episode, Mark shares examples from self-empowerment sources to illustrate how behind them all lies a desire to be like God and to obtain His authority and power.

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Ever find yourself in a conversation where you wish you had a clearer, more gracious way to share your faith? Every Believer Confident is built for those moments, turning deep theological concepts into practical tools for everyday life. Hosted by Dr. Mark Farnham, who holds a PhD from Westminster Theological Seminary, this podcast moves beyond theory to focus on how ordinary Christians can engage with friends, family, and colleagues in a genuinely relational way. Dr. Farnham brings his experience as the founder of Apologetics for the Church and as an academic director to each short-form episode, ensuring they are packed with substance yet easy to digest. You’ll hear thoughtful explorations of cultural and philosophical questions through a lens of Christian spirituality, all aimed at building the kind of quiet confidence that comes from understanding. This isn’t about memorizing scripts; it’s about developing a conversational faith that feels natural and respectful. Each episode of this podcast serves as a brief training session, equipping you to navigate doubts-both your own and those of others-with clarity and compassion. Tune in to find a resource that strengthens your own convictions while giving you the tools for meaningful, indirect evangelism rooted in genuine relationship and thoughtful dialogue.
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