Things Jesus Never Said: 7 Common Misconceptions Christians Still Believe
Think you know everything Jesus said? Think again. On the first 2026 episode of The Greg Laurie Show, Pastor Greg dives into popular myths, cultural clichés, and deep-seated misconceptions many Christians think are true that, simply put, Jesus never said. From “God is angry at me and wants to ruin my life” to “Follow your heart,” Pastor Greg unpacks the difference between feel-good slogans, half-truths, and the life-changing reality of biblical fact.
Whether you’re wrestling with religious doubts, burned out by self-help, or just searching for genuine answers, this episode offers clarity, warmth, and a clear invitation to experience the hope that only Jesus can bring.
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CHAPTERS:
00:03 God Is Not Mad At You—He's Mad About You
02:32 God’s Innumerable Thoughts Toward Us
05:41 Star Wars Toys: A Lesson in God’s Generosity
08:44 The Prodigal Son: Acceptance and Transformation
10:19 Jesus and the Woman Caught in Adultery
12:41 The Myth of "Follow Your Heart"
15:43 Why Trusting Your Gut Isn't Biblical
16:35 Self-Love vs. Self-Denial: What Jesus Really Said
18:18 Searching for Happiness in All the Wrong Places
21:29 Was Jesus Really Happy?
23:10 Social Media’s Illusion of Happiness
25:13 Biblical Meditation for Lasting Joy
26:38 The “Good Enough for Heaven” Myth Debunked
29:15 The Thief on the Cross: Last-Minute Salvation
31:12 Pastor Greg’s Personal Story of Faith
34:14 Prayer for Salvation and Next Steps
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In 1990, Laurie founded the Harvest Crusades, a series of large-scale evangelistic events designed to present the gospel to broad audiences. These events have since drawn more than 11.5 million participants in person and online. In 2012, he launched Harvest America, a nationwide outreach event that utilized HD livestreaming to broadcast to thousands of venues across the United States. Collectively, these efforts have resulted in over 700,000 documented professions of faith.
A prolific author, Laurie has written over 70 books, including House of David, Billy Graham: The Man I Knew, Steve McQueen: The Salvation of an American Icon, Revelation: A Book of Promises, and Jesus Revolution.
His filmography includes Lost Boy: The Next Chapter, Hope for Hurting Hearts, Steve McQueen: American Icon, and Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon. In 2023, Greg and Cathe Laurie’s life and conversion during the Jesus Movement of the 1960s and ‘70s were depicted in the Lionsgate film Jesus Revolution, starring Kelsey Grammer and Jonathan Roumie.
Greg Laurie has been married to Cathe Laurie for over 51 years. They have two sons and five grandchildren.
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