Episode 120: Navigating Celebrity CultureHow Personas, Platforms, & Profits Are Hurting the Church with Katelyn Beaty
Today\u2019s conversation is a fascinating deep-dive into celebrity culture with Katelyn Beaty, editor and author of Celebrities For Jesus: How Personas, Platforms, & Profits are Hurting the Church. We explore the dynamics of celebrity culture and its profound effects on both the church and our personal sense of worth and mission. Here\u2019s what we cover:\n\n1. The importance of developing an inner locus of control\n2. How celebrity culture impacts the church\n3. Parasocial relationships & influencers as attachment figures\n4. Reevaluating what true success looks like\n5. How to discern trustworthiness in people you follow\n\nCheck out Katelyn's book Celebrities for Jesus here\nFind Katelyn's conversation with Chuck DeGroat on celebrity and narcissism here\nFind a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, you'll love:\nEpisode 119: Drawing Strength from the Past \u2014The Spirit of Justice: True Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance with Dr. Jemar Tisby\n\nThanks to our sponsors:\n\nRegister for Broken to Beloved Conference\n\n\nGo to www.organifi.com/bestofyou today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today.\n\nRight now get up to 60% off your Babbel subscription - but only for our listeners - at Babbel.com/BESTOFYOU.\n\n\nGo to thrivemarket.com/bestofyou for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!\n\nVisit cozyearth.com and unlock an exclusive 35% off with code BESTOFYOU.\n\n\nMusic by Andy Luiten\nSound editing by Kelly Kramarik\n\nWhile Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices