Truth Behind the Trend: Why God Said It First

Self-help is booming. Everyone’s got a podcast, a formula, a TED Talk—but most of them are selling recycled truth without giving credit to the original author: God.

In today’s episode of Truth Behind the Trend, Jen Smith takes a wrecking ball to the shiny surface of the self-help industry and exposes what most people don’t realize: modern mindset advice isn’t new—it’s biblical.

Think about it. Quotes like “You reap what you sow,” “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he,” or “The truth will set you free”—all straight from scripture. But today, we hear them tossed around on stages, in books, and on Instagram carousels with no mention of God. We’re building our lives on borrowed wisdom while ignoring the source that actually gives it power.

And here’s why it matters: wisdom without God lacks transformation. You can quote Proverbs, but if you’re not aligned with the One who wrote it, you’ll still feel stuck.

Self-help without scripture is like downloading an app and denying the developer exists. It may work for a while, but eventually it crashes.

The Bible isn’t outdated. It’s the original self-help manual, packed with practical truths on discipline, mindset, money, relationships, leadership, and identity. Harvard just made it trendier. The world has repackaged ancient truth with modern language, stripped away the Spirit, and then sold it back to us as “breakthrough.”

But here’s the truth: Real change doesn’t come from trends. It comes from truth. And truth isn’t relative, it’s eternal.

Jen reminds us: God doesn’t need a podcast mic to speak. His word has been clear from the beginning. You’re not broken—you’re just disconnected from the source. The good news? You can reconnect right now. Start with one verse. One prayer. One open mind.

Take her free Bible 101 course and learn what the Bible actually is. Who is this Jesus guy? Why should I care? Start replacing trendy quotes with ancient wisdom and let God renew your mind for real transformation.

Because once you see the truth, you can’t unsee it.