'The Bible is way more honest than most churches about the actual levels of pain and confusion in life. That's why we need this book. It's going to provoke ten thousand honest conversations, helping to bring healing, hope and understanding to many who currently suffer in silence.' - Pete Greig, Founder of 24-7 Prayer and leader of Emmaus Rd Church, Guildford IT'S OK NOT TO BE OK Honesty Over Silence seeks to open up conversations around topics that many find difficult, such as trusting God when life is painful, dealing with anxiety and depression, learning to look after ourselves, developing our character, and living with thankful hearts even in tough seasons. It examines our strength in letting go of our need to be in control, as well as looking at how we can stop comparing ourselves to others, and instead live authentically and honestly as we grow into the people God has created us to be. 'The power of this book is in its piercing honesty and vulnerability. It gives a voice to those issues that we as Christians sometimes want silenced: what happens when darkness falls? Where is God in mental illness? Can I ever be enough? Through Patrick's stories of his own life and those of others, he powerfully reminds us that a life of faith is smattered with, but not shattered by, dark places. This is an amazing book which will bless, encourage and comfort many.' -Tim and Rachel Hughes, Lead Pastors at Gas Street Church, Birmingham

Sometimes we need to hear that it's 'OK not to be OK' - but how often do we hear this in our churches? This book opens the conversation on spirituality and mental health in a way that shows you that you are not alone.

About the Author
Patrick Regan OBE is the CEO of Kintsugi Hope, and the founder and president of urban youth work charity XLP. He is the author of several books and a regular host on TBN.

Reviews
'The Bible is way more honest than most churches about the actual levels of pain and confusion in life. That's why we need this book. It's going to provoke ten thousand honest conversations, helping to bring healing, hope and understanding to many who currently suffer in silence.' -- Pete Greig, Founder of 24-7 Prayer and leader of Emmaus Rd Church, Guildford
'The power of this book is in its piercing honesty and vulnerability. It gives a voice to those issues that we as Christians sometimes want silenced... This is an amazing book which will bless, encourage and comfort many.' -- Tim and Rachel Hughes, Lead Pastors at Gas Street Church, Birmingham
'Honesty Over Silence is a beautiful detonation of hope and grace that blows apart the prison walls of holding it all together and having to appear to be strong. And as the prison walls tumble around us, we are left with the shining light of God s comfort and nearness, bright and beautiful in the rays of grace and mercy.' -- Rev Malcolm Duncan FRSA



Book Information
ISBN 9780281089314
Author Patrick Regan
Format Paperback
Page Count 216
Imprint SPCK Publishing
Publisher SPCK Publishing