Why slowing down is the secret to spiritual strength
In our fast-paced world of outrageous headlines and knee-jerk reactions, we struggle to hear God's voice amid the noise. Despite constant connectivity, our lives lack true spiritual connection and depth.
A. J. Swoboda and Nijay Gupta offer a practical theology guide for building resilient faith through Christian discipleship. Addressing spiritual deconstruction and doubt with honesty, they show how to fortify your faith against cultural challenges through eight transformative spiritual practices, including
· taking your time in prayer and Bible study, · building patience for your spiritual journey and faith formation, · slowing down your thinking and decision-making process, · finding peace with unanswered questions rather than demanding easy solutions, and · facing spiritual difficulties head-on instead of avoiding them.
This Christian living book helps weary believers reconnect with God and neighbor through intentional spiritual growth. With a foreword by Glenn Packiam, it's perfect for devotional reading, small group study, or anyone seeking authentic faith formation.
Contents
Foreword by Glenn Packiam
Introduction
1. Take Your Time: Learn to Linger with God
2. Embrace the Theological Journey: Take the Long View of Faith
3. Think Slowly: Applying Sabbath to Our Theology
4. Ponder the Mysteries: Answers Aren't Always the Answer
5. Go to the Problems: Challenge Yourself to Not Run from the Difficulties
6. Let Pain Be the Altar: Talking to God Through Our Difficulties
7. Believe Together: One Faith, One Body, and Communal Theology
8. Don't Ever Give Up: Those Who Make It to the End Will Win
Conclusion
A. J. Swoboda (PhD, University of Birmingham) is associate professor of Bible and theology at Bushnell University in Eugene, Oregon. He is the author of several critically acclaimed books, including Subversive Sabbath and After Doubt.
Nijay K. Gupta (PhD, University of Durham) is Julius R. Mantey Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary in Lisle, Illinois. He has written numerous books, including Tell Her Story and Strange Religion.
Swoboda and Gupta cohost the Slow Theology podcast.
