The Remnant Radio's Podcast Refuting Moral Therapeutic Deism: with Matt Chandler
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Jul 14, 2020 
Matt Chandler, pastor and leader known for The Village Church and Acts 29 work, challenges Moral Therapeutic Deism. He explains what MTD looks like, how it seeps into churches, and contrasts it with gospel-centered ministry. Short, practical talks cover youth formation, catechizing children, worship practices, pastoral change, and cultivating friendship with Jesus.
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What Moral Therapeutic Deism Actually Says
- Moral Therapeutic Deism (MTD) reduces Christianity to a God who wants people to be nice, happiness as the goal, God present only in crises, and good people going to heaven.
- Matt Chandler summarizes Christian Smith's five tenets and warns MTD is culturally pervasive, not usually preached explicitly from pulpits.
How MTD Shapes Church Life
- MTD-driven churches prioritize self-fulfillment and feel-good ministry over repentance and sanctification.
- Chandler contrasts this with gospel-centered churches that emphasize sin against God, repentance, and Spirit-empowered transformation.
Practical Steps To Form Kids Theologically
- Catechize children and use resources like the New City Catechism to teach orthodox belief and keep ongoing post-church conversations.
- Chandler recommends using car-ride 'windshield time' and question sheets sent to parents after kids' classes.
