Is empathy the ultimate Christian virtue—or a counterfeit dressed in soft tears?

In this no-holds-barred episode, Pastor Joseph Spurgeon is joined by Dr. Joe Rigney to expose the lie of empathy—a vice masquerading as virtue.  We talk about What REALLY Happened to Austin Metcalf and Why No Justice? From murdered teenagers in Texas to cowardly judges and compromised pastors, we trace how untethered emotionalism is killing biblical justice and sabotaging male leadership in homes, churches, and courts.

You’ll hear:

✅ Why empathy isn’t the same as sympathy—and why one is biblical and the other isn’t

✅ How the LGBT agenda, victimhood culture, and woke politics weaponize emotions

✅ Why many men surrender their leadership to the tears of wives and tantrums of children

✅ The biblical command to not pity certain people—and why that matters today

✅ How to maintain “frame” like David when emotional manipulation comes calling

✅ Practical ways to build sober-minded strength and resist emotional sabotage

This episode will shake your assumptions and call you to lead with clarity, courage, and conviction.

Don’t just feel—think biblically. Don’t just react—lead righteously.

00:00 - The Death of Justice in Texas 

02:58 - The Sin of Empathy: A Call to Action 

05:51 - Understanding Sympathy vs. Empathy 

09:01 - The Historical Context of Empathy 

11:56 - Biblical Examples of Empathy as a Sin 

15:09 - The Deeper Issues Behind Empathy 

18:01 - The Consequences of Misplaced Compassion 

22:55 - The Complexity of Empathy and Tribalism 

25:04 - Empathy in Cultural Contexts 

30:18 - Empathy's Role in Family Dynamics 

35:59 - Sober-Mindedness vs. Emotional Manipulation 

39:05 - Cultivating Tethered Compassion 

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