The Deconstruction of Christianity: What It Is, Why It’s Destructive, and How to Respond
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Overview
A groundbreaking book on the true nature of faith deconstruction
A movement called ‘deconstruction’ is sweeping through our churches and it is affecting our loved ones. It has disrupted, dismantled, and destroyed the faith of so many, and this book can help you not only understand what’s happening but also stand your ground and respond with clarity and confidence.
- Maybe you have a loved one who is deconstructing their faith, and you are struggling to know how to respond;
- Maybe you are trying to understand the radical spiritual makeover your friend or family member is going through;
- Maybe your relationship with a loved one has been strained or even cut off because of your “toxic” Christian beliefs and you don’t know what to do;
- Maybe you’re experiencing doubt yourself and facing hard questions about truth, God, the Bible, theology and the gospel.
Some who leave the faith feel wounded by the church. Others feel repressed by some of the moral imperatives found in Scripture. For some, it leads to a custom-made spirituality. For others, deconstructing their faith leads them away from the truth into agnosticism, atheism, the occult, or humanism.
In this seminal book, Alisa Childers, author of Another Gospel?, and Tim Barnett, creator of Red Pen Logic, will help you understand what deconstruction is, where it comes from, why it is compelling to some, and how it disorients the lives of so many. You will be able to think through the main issues around faith deconstruction and explore wise and loving ways to respond from a biblical worldview.
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Every generation must defend the gospel anew. And like every generation, we must have a showdown with the wolves of our time. That’s why Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett’s book, The Deconstruction of Christianity, is a must-read. Childers and Barnett write with clarity, urgency, and courage. I love many things about this book, but one is that the authors speak plainly and clearly about the problem and the people causing it—there’s no pandering on these pages. I thank God for Childers and Barnett, and pray that the Lord will use this book mightily. This book is the wake-up call that the true church needs.
―Allen Parr, author of Misled: 7 Lies That Distort the Gospel (and How You Can Discern the Truth)
Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett have patiently combed through myriad books, articles, tweets, and YouTube videos to get to the issues at the heart of the “deconstruction of Christianity,” which is one of the most significant challenges to Christianity in America today. They take deconstructionists’ critiques head-on, seriously address their attacks on Christianity, and then provide strong arguments in favor of the faith given once for all to the saints (Jude 1:3).
―Nancy Pearcey, author of Total Truth
Well written and theologically sound, this book sheds much-needed light on the phenomenon called deconstruction. It is an excellent resource for the church in an age of misapprehension, confusion, and doubt regarding the truths of biblical Christianity. This is a must-read for church leaders and everyday Christians alike. I highly recommend it.
―Douglas Groothuis, author of Christian Apologetics
Alisa and Tim help the reader to deconstruct the deconstructionists and thus to respond to them, both with arguments and with love and sensitivity. This is a timely book!
―Carl Trueman, author of The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self
- Title: The Deconstruction of Christianity: What It Is, Why It’s Destructive, and How to Respond
- Authors: Alisa Childers, Carl R. Trueman, Tim Barnett
- Publisher: Tyndale Elevate
- Print Publication Date: 2024
- Logos Release Date: 2023
- Pages: 304
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
- ISBNs: 9781496474995, 9781496474971, 149647497X, 1496474996
- Resource ID: LLS:9781496474995
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2026-06-17T03:30:56Z
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Randy B
7/13/2024
I honestly thought this was a great book on the subject. I know there will always be some that will find things they don't agree with in any good book. I’ve always been taught to chew off the meat and spit out the bones. I didn’t have to do much of this. 😊 This book was easy to read, full of good information. I only have respect for Alisa, Carl and Tim for putting themselves out there. The Bible will aways be my go-to book when I make serious life decisions. The way they share in this book only reflects their love and concern for those that are currently facing serious questions. Their advice to pray for our fellow brothers and sisters is always great advice.