Mid-Faith Crisis: Finding a Path Through Doubt, Disillusionment, and Dead Ends

McNiel (Fearing Bravely: Risking Love for Our Neighbors, Strangers, and Enemies) and Hague (Aching Joy) seek to guide Western evangelical Christians through the challenging road of doubt, discouragement, and frustration, and into the next stage of faith. Using personal experiences and examples, McNiel and Hague normalize doubt and loss of faith and discuss the factors that often lead to this difficult period of questioning and deconstructing one’s beliefs. They address harm and betrayal done within a church community, the fall of spiritual heroes, unanswered prayers, suffering, challenged beliefs, and the loss of positive and euphoric feelings. McNiel and Hague gently correct assumptions and incorrect Christian cultural beliefs using biblical scripture and experience. Practical application sections and additional audio and print resources are provided at the end of each chapter to help readers process and heal. Kind assurance and encouragement are offered throughout, and the tone is of deep compassion and empathy.