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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * INDIE BESTSELLERNew York Times bestselling author Rachel Held Evans inspired a generation of questioning and evolving believers. This book offers a collection of her most impactful essays—in print for the first time.For a generation finding their footing in life after evangelicalism, Rachel Held Evans was one of the most trusted and beloved voices of our time. Stubborn in her hope, courageous in her questions, and devoted to inclusivity, her online writing was a sanctuary to the millions who read her words daily. Her death to a sudden illness in 2019 invoked a global outpouring of stories of her legacy and influence.Today, her words still speak, and now for the first time, fans old and new can experience her most viral and enduring essays in print—from those tackling patriarchy, white supremacy, and religious nationalism to those offering new interpretations of Scripture, freeing perspectives on doubt, and a better way forward. Braving the Truth is an anthology and keepsake collection letting readers borrow the bravery Rachel was best known for. Edited by New York Times bestselling author and Rachel’s dear friend Sarah Bessey, this special volume is interspersed with reflections from:- Shauna Niequist on the practice of bravery- Glennon Doyle on the decision to "stay and complicate"- Jen Hatmaker on LGBTQ+ allyship and affirming theology- Lisa Sharon Harper on fighting white patriarchy in the church- Matthew Paul Turner on the freedom of the "slippery slope" of asking questions- Kaitlin B. Curtice on solidarity, kinship, and "tending the spiritual fire"- And more from Candice Marie Benbow, Micha Boyett, Cindy Wang Brandt, Alise Chaffins, Shane Claiborne, Monica A. Coleman, Shannon Dingle, Peter Enns, Kathy Escobar, Kathleen Gleason, Austen Hartke, Peter Held, Carol Howard, Kristen Howerton, Zack Hunt, Emmy Kegler, Kathy Khang, Mihee Kim-Kort, Rachel Kurtz, Tanya Marlow, Sarah McCammon, Mike McHargue, Scot McKnight, Brian D. McLaren, Mason Mennenga, Osheta Moore, Amanda Held Opelt, Matthias Roberts, Winnie Varghese, Matthew Vines, and Kelsey Hanson Woodruff“If you want to understand the Church today, you need to understand Rachel Held Evans,” so writes Sarah Bessey. Thoughtful yet down-to-earth, immediate and timeless, this essay collection is a gift from the past to bring into the future—a treasury to revitalize, validate, embolden, and return to again and again.

'I cannot think of a single person who wouldn't find hope and inspiration in these pages' - Mel Robbins, author of The Let Them Theory<BR><BR>'This book doesn't just speak to your heart, it revives it' - Jenna Kutcher, author of How Are You, Really?<BR><BR>Perfect for fans of Untamed, Awake is a powerful memoir of self-discovery, authenticity and finding the courage to rethink and rebuild your life after heartbreak. A truly brilliant read, it's also a fascinating account of a woman learning to question the rules of the oppressively patriarchal US church in which she grew up.<BR><BR>At 2.30 a.m. on July 11, 2020, author and mother-of-five Jen Hatmaker woke up to her husband of twenty-six years voice texting his girlfriend in bed next to her. Life as she knew it was over. In Awake, she scrutinises the toxic systems that led to the end of her marriage, sharing intimate, sometimes hilariously hard moments along the way.<BR><BR>Beautifully written and shot through with deep emotion, this is a story of hope and resilience, of unpicking the past and challenging limitations around the kind of person you can be. It's a love letter to friendship, family and the power of community, and a roadmap showing how to cope, survive and even thrive when all seems lost.<BR><BR>'A powerful howl of honesty that will open the eyes and hearts of every single woman who sees herself in its pages, which is to say, all of us. This book is the best kind of medicine' - Dani Shapiro, author of Inheritance and Signal Fires

Navigating the Storm: Understanding the Crisis of FaithMany of us embarked on our spiritual journeys filled with hope and certainty, only to find ourselves questioning the very foundation of our beliefs as life unfolded. The faith that once seemed unshakeable may falter in the face of broken trust, unanswered prayers, and the harsh realities of worldly suffering. But you're not alone-mid-faith crises are a shared human experience that can feel isolating yet are a crucial part of our spiritual journey.In Mid-Faith Crisis, authors Catherine McNiel and Jason Hague provide a compassionate exploration of this challenging phase. With backgrounds in theology and personal narratives of their own spiritual upheavals, they guide readers through the complex landscape of doubt and disillusionment. Mid-Faith Crisis candidly addresses the often-unspoken realities of faith's evolution, offering solace and practical insights for navigating through turbulent waters.Through storytelling and reflection, McNiel and Hague offer practices and disciplines that help reclaim what is genuine and discard what is not. They reassure us that the crisis of faith is not an endpoint but a transformative stage that can lead to a more sincere and robust belief system. If you're in the midst of a spiritual reevaluation, Mid-Faith Crisis will serve as a beacon of hope, reminding us that while the road may be rocky, the destination holds the promise of deeper faith and connection."Chaplain McNiel (Fearing Bravely) and pastor Hague (Aching Joy) deliver an approachable guide to tackling crises of faith. They trace how even strong religious identities can be dismantled by life challenges or new perspectives, resulting in a 'death of faith' that leaves believers feeling lost and isolated. Arguing that this uncomfortable stage can be a productive period in one's spiritual journey, the authors unpack how readers can harness feelings of betrayal to seek new "heroes of faith"-often those quietly doing good away from the spotlight-and use their doubts to create a more honest, intimate relationship with God." - Publishers Weekly Review, February 2025"Relevant and practical in a time of church leader scandals and faith deconstruction, this book offers an empathy-filled way forward." - Library Journal Review, May 2025

Oracle sous la forme d'un livre de 230 pagesEt si chaque jour, vous pouviez recevoir un message vivant de Jésus pour éclairer vos choix, apaiser vos inquiétudes et nourrir votre foi ?Ce livre n'est pas un simple recueil: c'est un oracle chrétien unique, qui rassemble 33 messages essentiels de l'Évangile extraits de la Bible, chacun accompagné d'une méditation profonde et d'un récit contemporain qui montre comment ces paroles s'incarnent dans notre vie d'aujourd'hui.Pourquoi ce livre est différent ?- Parce qu'il ne se lit pas seulement: il se vit.- Chaque message agit comme une lumière quotidienne, une guidance personnelle.- Les récits modernes rendent les enseignements de Jésus accessibles, concrets et touchants.- Les illustrations sublimes vous plongent dans une atmosphère de paix et de recueillement.Comment l'utiliser ?- Laissez venir à vous un nombre (pendant la journée ou au réveil) et découvrez son message.- Ouvrez le livre au hasard, et recevez la parole qui vous correspond à cet instant.- Ou encore, tirez au sort parmi 33 papiers numérotés pour vous laisser guider par l'Esprit.Chaque méthode est une invitation à accueillir une guidance vivante et personnalisée.Un livre à offrir et à s'offrir- Pour les chrétiens qui veulent garder leur coeur ouvert et nourrir leur foi.- Pour ceux qui cherchent un guide spirituel simple et puissant à utiliser chaque jour.- Pour offrir un cadeau inspirant, porteur d'amour, de paix et d'espérance.Oracle de Jésus - Tome 1: L'Amour inconditionnel de Jésus<BR>Un ouvrage de 230 pages, à la fois oracle, méditation et recueil illustré, qui devient un compagnon quotidien pour marcher dans la lumière de Jésus et goûter à la force de son amour inconditionnel.

Die Welt geht vor die Hunde. Und es gibt nichts, was du dagegen tun kannst. Dir bleibt nur die Ohnmacht und der Pessimismus - und mit diesen Gefühlen bist du nicht allein.Aber wusstest du, dass du die Realität nicht so siehst, wie sie wirklich ist? Dass du in einer Simulation lebst, die dein eigenes Gehirn aus elektrischen Signalen erzeugt? Und wusstest du, dass du der Architekt dieser Simulation werden kannst? Mit Warum alles gut wird zeigt der Quantenphysiker Dr. Lukas Neumeier, warum dein Pessimismus unbegründet ist und dein Einfluss auf deine Welt viel größer ist, als du es je für möglich gehalten hast.Mit rationalen Argumenten, schamloser Ehrlichkeit und einer Prise Selbstironie entwirft er ein Bild der Hoffnung, das dein Leben - und das vieler anderer - buchstäblich auf den Kopf stellt.

In this engrossing memoir, Christy Berghoef takes us on a journey exploring the simplicity and complexity of faith. Growing up certain she knew what life with God entailed, Berghoef soon found out otherwise. This vivid account, beginning in a conservative religious subculture that valued knowing the "right" answers over asking questions, will take readers on a voyage beyond dogmatism. No topic is off-limits, no stone is left unturned in this quest to discover what one really can know about God and faith, life and politics. In her winsome and witty style, the author candidly reveals to us her own doubts and struggles, which will leave you at times laughing, at other times in tears. Cracking the Pot is sure to provoke deep thinking and needed conversation about the substance of faith!

In her debut mini-collection, poet and IFB cult survivor Amanda Dzimianski offers those suffering from spiritual abuse words of healing, hope, and affirmation.Religious trauma and spiritual deconstruction download a myriad of painful emotions to our bodies and souls-burning anger, debilitating fear, suffocating confusion, deepest grief.Underneath it all, there is a transformative invitation:listen to your own longings, and you may find yourself freer than you ever imagined.Composed for both the exvangelical and the deconverted, these poems honor, mourn, and celebrate the journey out of religious suppression and into self-love and spiritual empowerment.For the church-wounded who have spent life-bargaining with a deity-people-pleasing in the name of faith-tamping down every desire-judging emotion-fearing divine retribution-rebranding or ignoring intuition-suffering to keep others comfortable-hiding a true self underneath layers of community-defined acceptability-pursuing religion's brand of holiness at the expense of curiosity, dreams, ambitions, and/or physical and mental health...these poems are for you.

"The problem was, because Purity is an idol (a validated and worshiped idol), I didn't know who or what I'd be without my totem. My Christianity depended on Purity." Going to a conservative Christian church when she was young, Brenda Marie Davies heard a consistent message--save yourself for marriage--that instilled in her fear and shame about sex. But after moving to Los Angeles at nineteen and finding herself suddenly exposed to a world far outside her comfort zone, she was forced to wrestle with the power and perversity of Christian purity culture. On Her Knees chronicles Brenda's spiritual journey over the course of a decade in LA, through marriage, divorce, unlikely friendship, and sexual exploration. Through it all, she began tearing down the false idol of purity while refusing to abandon her faith. Told with raw honesty, sans obligatory shame, this is a story for anyone who wonders if it's possible to love God without fearing sex, in all its shades of grey.

La fe es algo que todo cristiano profesa tener, pero sus obras muestran lo contrario. ¿Existe la fe? ¿Es algo real? ¿Como funciona? En estas lecciones aprenderemos como podemos depender de cada palabra que sale de la boca de Dios.