How Do I Resist False Gospels? with Elizabeth Woodson

In this episode of Knowing Faith, hosts Kyle Worley, Jen Wilkin, and JT English engage in a deep, candid conversation with Bible teacher Elizabeth Woodson about her book *Habits of Resistance*, a practical guide to identifying and resisting the false gospels that subtly shape Christian lives. Woodson defines a 'false gospel' not as a theological error, but as any solution to a human longing—like peace, identity, or love—that excludes Christ. She identifies seven such false stories, including the belief that peace comes through control, identity through achievement, and joy through overconsumption. The conversation reveals how these narratives are absorbed not through overt propaganda, but through the quiet, daily rhythms of social media, cultural trends, and relational patterns. The hosts emphasize that resistance isn't about willpower, but about intentional, embodied practices—like confession, forgiveness, and regular gathering with the church—that realign our hearts with God’s truth. The episode culminates in a powerful call to self-examination, community accountability, and the formation of a 'rule of life' as the antidote to spiritual drift. The most striking insight is that false gospels don’t arrive with fanfare—they’re the air we breathe, the stories we mistake for reality. Woodson’s personal journey of joining a church as an entrepreneur, despite the discomfort, underscores that true resistance requires vulnerability and long-term commitment.