Chris Rosebrough of Fighting for the Faith sits down with apologist Melissa Dougherty to discuss the late Robert Schuller—the man behind the Crystal Cathedral—and his surprising influence on today’s seeker-driven and purpose-driven church movements. Together they trace how Schuller’s “self-esteem gospel” and possibility thinking shaped pastors like Bill Hybels, Rick Warren, and John Maxwell, replacing biblical preaching with marketing and motivational psychology.

Drawing from Scripture and firsthand experience, Chris and Melissa expose how this seeker-sensitive model shifted the church’s focus from repentance and discipleship to entertainment and self-help—and why returning to sound doctrine and expositional preaching is critical for the health of Christ’s Church.

Original Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U99irw9B5Q