Burning sage, manifesting, astrology—are these innocent trends, or opening the door to spiritual rot? This week, I’m recording an episode that exposes how New Thought and self-help spirituality have corrupted the church, turning God into a genie and worship into self-obsession.

It was a great privilege to host Pastor Loren Covarrubias on the podcast this week. Maturity is the call of every believer. Listen:

Burning sage and sending good vibes will never heal a broken spirit. Self-directed spirituality might make you feel good (and in control), but it won’t break chains off of your life. Do you want to trick yourself into believing a lie, or do you want to be free?

In 2025, don’t be spiritual. “Spiritual” is code for “god in my own image on my terms.” Let God be God. Be a disciple of Jesus.

@MichaelHyatt Excellent, Michael.

@balkenb99 @KenColeman Thanks a ton for listening, Bart. Happy Thanksgiving!

@RichNowik Spot-on.

I am tentative toward the chef who describes their food as “rustic.”

@reachjulieroys It was awesome, Julie. Thankful for you.

“Apathy is an enemy of the soul.” - Uche Anizor

Self-help says, “You are enough.” It sounds good, but it’s not true. By nature of our existence, we all are inadequate. But inadequacy ≠ worthlessness. We are sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency. We are ready for anything by Him Who infuses us with inner strength.

“Devote the back half of your life to serving others with your wisdom. Get old sharing the things you believe are most important. Excellence is always its own reward, and this is how you can be most excellent as you age.” - Arthur C. Brooks

The last four notes Johann Sebastian Bach composed just prior to his death in 1750 were Bb-A-C-B. In German notation, Bb is “B” and Bb is written as “H.” In other words, B-A-C-H. Well-played. Source: “From Strength to Strength,” by Arthur C. Brooks (Portfolio/Penguin, 2022)

Excellent. Thank you, Pastor.

So very thankful that this book is now available everywhere books are sold. Thank You, Jesus. Thank you to my incredible publisher for believing in me.

Thankful for my amazing publisher and for the opportunity to publish this book. #TrainForTransformation #HWYCE

That which we misread, we misdiagnose. That which we misdiagnose, we mistreat. That which we mistreat perpetuates in our lives.

@richvillodas @NBA …and go back to the regular court with normal lighting. That LED court was cool in concept but overstimulating and distracting in execution. 🤢 I put Frank’s Red Hot on most foods, but I don’t put most foods in a bowl of Frank’s Red Hot.

@mrjasonowilson Absolutely wild.