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How it Started is NOT How It’s Going
Many 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.
Advanced Praise for Mid-Faith Crisis
If you grew up in church with a vibrant faith but have found yourself wounded, disillusioned, or in a mid-faith crisis as an adult, this book is for you
“For anyone who has been hurt by but still longs to find a way to love this wild thing called the church, and for anyone who wants to follow Jesus without the tired and cliched trappings, you’ll find yourself seen, known, and led in these pages.”
This gem of a book is for everyone who is walking through a mid-faith crisis, is going to, or knows someone who is! So grab at least two copies of this book—one for yourself and one for a friend. You’ll be so glad you did!
“Little did I know that it was possible to cry and laugh so hard at the same exact time. As a man doing a swan dive into midlife, I can’t express how needed this book is.”
I couldn’t be more grateful for this work. It’ll be on my short list of recommended resources for deconstructing parishioners.”
“This business of managing a crisis of faith is filled with sadness, anger, and disillusionment, but mostly it’s an experience of deep loneliness. Catherine McNiel and Jason Hague have written in such a way that they are encouraging companions for such a journey.”
MEET THE AUTHORS
Chaplain, Editor, Speaker, and Author searching for the creative, redemptive work of God in the Chicagoland area
Author, Spiritual Director, and Associate Pastor of Christ’s Center Church in Oregon.