In Echoes of Falsehood, Kwame Y. Ampofo delivers a piercing yet deeply pastoral wake-up call to the body of Christ. Marking his 50th published book, this milestone work is not just a theological critique—it is a personal appeal drenched in empathy, clarity, and prophetic insight. With surgical precision, the book dismantles widely accepted doctrines that have gained power not through revelation, but through repetition.

Ampofo explores how some of the most celebrated teachings in modern charismatic circles—like blind loyalty to a spiritual father, tithing under the threat of a curse, and the idolization of megachurches—have become institutionalized echoes, repeated so often they are no longer questioned. He boldly asserts that these doctrines, though wrapped in spiritual language, often deviate from the simplicity of Christ and the authority of Scripture.

From "Touch not my anointed" to "Without a spiritual father you cannot succeed," this book confronts the psychological and spiritual consequences of teachings that have been elevated above the Word itself. Ampofo does not accuse; he unveils. He does not attack individuals; he challenges systems. His tone is not cynical, but restorative—driven by a passion to see believers return to the unfiltered gospel of Jesus Christ.

Each chapter ends with probing Reflection Questions and practical Action Steps, making it not just a book to read, but a tool for personal reformation. He references scriptures like Matthew 23:9 ("Call no man on earth father") and Galatians 3:13 ("Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law") to reveal how fear-based and control-driven teachings often contradict the very heart of the New Testament.

A highlight of this book is how it exposes the "illusory truth effect" in spiritual settings—how repetition alone can trick believers into accepting falsehoods. Ampofo urges the Church to stop quoting popular preachers more than they quote Scripture, to test every teaching like the noble Bereans, and to re-center their faith on Christ—not charisma.

Chapter by chapter, readers are led through a detox:

The final chapter, "Let the Word Speak Again," is a triumphant return to the authority of Scripture and the simplicity of following Jesus. The book closes with a prayer of commitment—one that invites every reader to start afresh, this time walking in truth, not echoes.

This 50th book by Kwame Y. Ampofo is a monumental contribution to the church in Africa and beyond. It will comfort the wounded, challenge the complacent, and stir the courageous. It is not merely a critique—it is a call to return to the heart of Christ.

Let the echo break. Let the Word speak again.