{"product_id":"2940151262378","title":"Outside In: Ten Christian Voices We Can't Ignore","description":"\"While Jesus built a church from the margins, we all know how far from that we've often strayed.  Cindy Brandt's \"Outside In\" helps get the right conversations started about how the church can become a place where all are not just welcomed but truly and deeply valued--with unique gifts and perspectives and crucial stories to learn from. With practical wisdom, real life examples, and tangible ideas to try, this easy to read book will hopefully be a launching point for discussions about change not only in the church but in our personal lives as well.\"   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e~ Kathy Escobar, co-pastor of The Refuge and author of Faith Shift: How to Find Your Way Forward When Everything You Believe is Coming Apart and Down We Go: Living Into the Wild Ways of Jesus. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerk up your ears to the stories from the edge! Listen to ten Christian voices who help the church become a more vibrant community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery Christian community longs to be a place where people can connect with God and others in an authentic, life-changing way. And yet, so often there are people who struggle to find a place for themselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAre you,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToo Doubtful? Can the church be a safe space to explore doubts about God?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToo Sad? Can we grieve losses and suffer life's pain without being hurried into healing?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToo Busy? Are you tired from the fast pace of modern life? Over scheduled, ragged with fatigue, only to find more \"work\" at church?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToo Single? Does singleness feel like an equal status to married couples and families?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToo Funny? Do we need to tip toe around irreverent humor or could being funny be a life-giving spiritual gift?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToo Digital? Is there space for spiritual growth within a generation glued to screens?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToo Disabled? How can church become accessible, both literally and spiritually to people with disabilities?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToo Depressed? Often mental illness isn't addressed in the church, or places a stigma on the victims.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToo Old? How can we develop the best posture to hear the stories of the elderly?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToo Smart? Is there room in the church for intellectuals, critical thinking, and an evangelical mind?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOutside In is an accessible conversation to bring in these perspectives, offering practical advice for the church and everyday life.","brand":"Cindy Brandt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47149481328880,"sku":"2940151262378","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940151262378_p0.jpg?v=1764009023","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940151262378","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}