Mid-Faith Crisis: Finding a Path Through Doubt, Disillusionment, and Dead Ends
Ebook
Navigating the Storm: Understanding the Crisis of Faith
Many of us embarked on our spiritual journeys filled with hope and certainty, only to find ourselves questioning the very foundation of our beliefs as life unfolded. The faith that once seemed unshakeable may falter in the face of broken trust, unanswered prayers, and the harsh realities of worldly suffering. But you're not alone—mid-faith crises are a shared human experience that can feel isolating yet are a crucial part of our spiritual journey.
In Mid Faith Crisis, authors Catherine McNiel and Jason Hague provide a compassionate exploration of this challenging phase. With backgrounds in theology and personal narratives of their own spiritual upheavals, they guide readers through the complex landscape of doubt and disillusionment. Mid Faith Crisis candidly addresses the often-unspoken realities of faith's evolution, offering solace and practical insights for navigating through turbulent waters.
Through storytelling and reflection, McNiel and Hague offer practices and disciplines that help reclaim what is genuine and discard what is not. They reassure us that the crisis of faith is not an endpoint but a transformative stage that can lead to a more sincere and robust belief system. If you're in the midst of a spiritual reevaluation, Mid Faith Crisis will serve as a beacon of hope, reminding us that while the road may be rocky, the destination holds the promise of deeper faith and connection.
Part 1: Setting the Stage(s)
Chapter 1. Let's Start with a Meme…
Chapter 2. Stages of Faith
Part 2: The Crisis
Chapter 3. When Doubt Crept In
Chapter 4. When Church Was Harmful
Chapter 5. When Our Heroes Fell
Chapter 6. When Our Prayers Fell Silent
Chapter 7. When Suffering Consumed Us
Chapter 8. When Our Beliefs Collapsed
Chapter 9. When Feelings Faded
Part 3: Death to Life
Chapter 10. Trading Greatness for Goodness
Epilogue
Acknowledgements
"Little did I know that it was possible to cry and laugh so hard at the same exact time. As a man doing a swan dive into midlife, I can't express how needed this book is. Being formed into Christ's love and mercy can often be most difficult in these years, and McNiel and Hague have given us a trusted path forward. Get out the Kleenex for this one, folks. And let the inner healing begin."
"What do we do when faith collapses? Acquiesce and walk away? Or deny and double-down? Are those our only options? While it can seem so at times, gratefully, it is not. For there is a better way, one that discerns the work of the Triune God amid the collapse and leads to God's greatest good for our lives: Christlikeness. We need wise guides to help us discover that path and follow it. Catherine and Jason are just such guides, and I couldn't be more grateful for this work. It'll be on my short list of recommended resources for deconstructing parishioners."
"If you grew up in church with a vibrant faith but have found yourself wounded, disillusioned, or in a mid-faith crisis as an adult, this book is for you. Catherine McNiel and Jason Hague are experienced, wise, and compassionate guides who will give you confidence and hope. Mid-Faith Crisis is full of helpful personal stories, spiritual exercises, and reflections to help you find your spiritual footing again."
- Title: Mid-Faith Crisis: Finding a Path Through Doubt, Disillusionment, and Dead Ends
- Authors: Jason Hague, Catherine McNiel
- Publisher: IVP
- Print Publication Date: 2025
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781514010372, 9781514010365, 1514010364, 1514010372
- Resource ID: LLS:9781514010372
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-10-10T09:07:23Z
Catherine McNiel is a chaplain, author, editor, and speaker searching for the creative, redemptive work of God in our ordinary lives. She lives in the Chicagoland area with her husband, three children, and one enormous garden. Catherine holds an MA in human service counseling and is finishing a Master of Divinity at North Park Theological Seminary. Her previous books include Fearing Bravely, All Shall Be Well, and Long Days of Small Things, which was an ECPA finalist for New Author.
Jason Hague is the associate pastor of Christ's Center Church near Eugene, Oregon, and the author of Aching Joy: Following God Through the Land of Unanswered Prayer. Jason has written extensively on the subject of the Christian faith and autism, special needs families, and his own spiritual journey toward hope for his own non-speaking autistic son. His writing has appeared in Christianity Today, Focus on the Family, and Fathom. He and his wife have five children.