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Throughline · June 23, 2026 · 15m

Prosperity gospel and the American dream

This episode traces how the prosperity gospel blends self-improvement, religion, and capitalism into an everyday formula for success. It examines how the belief that conviction creates reality undergirds the American dream and shapes modern culture. Throughline explores the historical roots of this powerful fusion, showing how a spiritual promise of wealth became a secular script for achievement.

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Highlights

Prosperity Gospel as a Blend of Self-Improvement, Religion, and Capitalism
The prosperity gospel merges self-help, Christian faith, and market thinking into a daily practice that promises both spiritual and material success.
The American Dream as a Belief-Driven Promise
The American dream is built on the idea that if you really believe in something, it will happen.
An Everyday Recipe Anyone Can Try
The prosperity gospel offers a do-it-yourself formula for success that doesn't require institutional mediation.
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