How Do I Resist False Gospels? with Elizabeth Woodson

Apr 9, 2026

Elizabeth Woodson, Bible teacher and founder of the Woodson Institute, chats about her book Habits of Resistance. She explores what a false gospel is and where false stories spread. Listens hear practical habits for pausing, examining influences, and forming a rule of life to push back against cultural narratives.

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INSIGHT

Definition Of A False Gospel

False gospels are solutions to real longings that exclude Christ and promise heaven apart from him.
Elizabeth framed them as pathways that offer peace, identity, purpose, or hope without reliance on the limitless Savior.

ADVICE

Audit Your Story Sources Regularly

Pause and examine where you absorb stories most often, then ask what those sources leave out.
Elizabeth recommends auditing social feeds, podcasts, and communities to spot attractive but partial portrayals (e.g., curated marriage posts).

ADVICE

Pause To Compare Your Fruit With Jesus

Resist drift by pausing for self-examination and comparing your fruit to Jesus' expected fruit.
Check concrete patterns: how you use resources, pursue career ambition, and whether productivity culture has redefined your value.

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Elizabeth Woodson to have a conversation about her new book “Habits of Resistance” and how we can resist false gospels.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

Why did you write this book?
How did you decide what you were going to focus on as you wrote this book?
What is a false gospel? Can you give some examples?
Is this for individuals or for groups?
Where are false stories frequently told to people?
How do I resist false gospels?
What part of what you wrote felt the most personal?
Is there a habit people are resistant to?
Why are we talking about habits so much?
What is the key habit of Christian resistance to false stories?

Helpful Definitions:

“Narrative is our culture's currency; he who tells the best story wins.” Bobette Buster
False Gospel: An experience of a problem with a solution that does not contain Christ.

Guest Bio:

Elizabeth Woodson is a bible teacher, speaker, the founder of the Woodson Institute and the host of the podcasts: Starting Place with Elizabeth Woodson and Shalomies. Elizabeth is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with a Masters in Christian Education and the author of several books including: Embrace Your Life, From Beginning To Forever, Live Free, and the recently released Habits of Resistance: 7 Ways You’re Being Formed by Culture and Gospel Practices to Help You Push Back.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Genesis 3
“Habits of Resistance” by Elizabeth Woodson
“Remember and Rehearse” by JT English
“Atomic Habits” by James Clear
“You Are What You Love” by James K.A. Smith

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