Introduction -- What Happened to My Faith? -- Forsaking the Foundation of Certainty -- Six Tools for Survival -- Talking, Thinking, and Feeling about God -- Believe (in?) Jesus -- Inspired by Old, Dusty Books -- I Can't Stand Church ... Where Can I Find One? -- Waging the War Within -- Relax, You've Come So Far -- Shaking the Dust from Old Relationships -- When Progressives Attack -- Stay Open, My Friends.
Summary:
When Christians are kicked out of their conservative churches or leave because they no longer feel at home, they undertake a serious shift. Colby Martin has traversed this treacherous territory, survived its hardships, and is now sharing what he's learned. This friendly survival guide will prepare readers for the pitfalls awaiting them as they shift out of their conservative world, and it will equip them for a more abundant, thriving, and peace-filled spiritual life.
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