Blessed Are the Misfits - Brant Hansen

Blessed Are the Misfits

By Brant Hansen

  • Release Date: 2017-11-28
  • Genre: Christianity
4.5 Score: 4.5 (From 45 Ratings)

Description

If you've ever felt like you don't fit into American church culture... Brant Hansen has been there, too. Join Hansen as he explores modern Christianity, the beauty of being different, and the astonishing goodness of God.

American church culture can feel designed for extroverted, emotional people -- so what does that mean for the rest of us? Brant Hansen gets it. Introverted, a natural skeptic, and an "Aspie," he often wondered how, even if, he fit into the Kingdom of God.

But the good news is that the Good News is for all. Maybe "spiritual" doesn't always look like we expect. And maybe those of us whose lives aren't full of amazing or emotional spiritual stories, or those of us who struggle to be social, confident, or happy -- "misfits," really -- have a beautiful place in God's kingdom too.

In his trademark dry, self-effacing humor, Brant addresses questions like:
If I don't relate to God as emotionally or feel His presence as intensely, is there something wrong with me?What if I'm not good at talking to people about my faith -- or not good at talking to people at all?What if I'm terrible at praying and even struggle to want to pray?If I struggle with depression, does that mean I've failed spiritually?
For anyone who has felt left out, anyone who has gone through the motions, or anyone who feels like they have more questions than answers, Blessed Are the Misfits is a breath of fresh air.

Praise for Blessed are the Misfits:

"This book is for those who feel disconnected, lonely, or spiritually dry. Brant's writing is honest, quirky, funny, and downright therapeutic. I can think of no one I'd rather have sit down with me and say, "You know what? It's okay to be you.'"

--Benjamin C. Warf, MD, Professor of Neurosurgery, Harvard Medical School

Reviews

  • I can relate to this book

    5
    By Blackstar Fan
    Such a great book and I can relate with every chapter. Honest. Funny. Going to reread this book. Five stars.
  • Thanks Brandt’s Wife !

    5
    By 4ohn
    I don’t wanna live in a world where I haven’t read this book, so I have to say thank you to Brandt‘s wife for making it happen. I’m going to read it again right now. Even the fragments.
  • Amazing

    5
    By Raphi.R
    This book made me laugh and made me cry. Most importantly, I found myself whispering “Me, too,” at many points in the book. Thank you for reminding me of the gentleness God has for the humble.
  • It “goes there.”

    5
    By Crazy Eugenius
    Like his first book Unoffendable, this book reads like Brant is talking to me as a trusted friend. It is easily consumable, and can be read over and over again as needed. (And if you’re anything like me you’ll probably need to.) It “goes there,” addressing issues in modern church culture that I’ve seen very few books, if any, do. But most of all, it hits home for the Christian misfit. As one who often felt like he didn’t fit in at church, or Christian organizations in college for that matter, I was stunned by how every one of the 18 “Blessed Are...” chapter titles in this book applied to me personally in one way or another. Highly recommend this book!
  • From a fellow misfit

    5
    By Arkie Alarm Guy
    Brant writes like he speaks...as a friend. Funny, sad, compelling, profound, and brutally honest, he gives us painful and hilarious stories of his past so that we can say “Me too. I thought I was the only one”. He makes me want to be a better Christian and human being in short, fragmented sentences.... and I expected nothing less. I want to live unoffendable. I’m blessed because I’m a misfit. And I already can’t wait to read his next book.

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