Honesty Over Silence: It's OK Not To Be OK
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
’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
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CONTENTS
Foreword by Christy Wimber 10
Part One: Learning to let go
1. Letting go of the pretend smile 17
2. Letting go of anxiety 31
3. Letting go of the clock 43
4. Letting go of the stigma 57
Alan and Jackie’s story 75
5. Letting go of pain 89
6. Letting go of perfection 105
Rachel’s story 117
Part Two: Learning to be
7. Being in community 133
8. Being loved 145
John’s story 157
9. Being still 169
10. Being authentic 183
11. Being hopeful 195
Afterword 203
Endnotes 205
- Title: Honesty Over Silence: It's OK Not To Be OK
- Author: Patrick Regan
- Publisher: SPCK Publishing
- Print Publication Date: 2024
- Logos Release Date: 2023
- Pages: 208
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
- ISBNs: 9780281089307, 9780281089291, 0281089299, 0281089302
- Resource ID: LLS:9780281089307
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2025-10-11T01:50:31Z