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Questioning Faith: Indirect Journeys of Belief through Terrains of Doubt (The Gospel Coalition) Paperback – February 27, 2024
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Sort through Your Questions and Find a Path from Doubt to Faith
Do you have honest questions about faith? Or have you walked away from faith altogether? Perhaps you’ve been part of a faith tradition, but you’ve begun to question parts of what you’ve been taught. Students and young professionals today are submerged in a culture of cynicism and doubt. Many identify as nonreligious but wrestle with questions about God’s existence, the meaning of life, and whether it’s possible to find goodness and beauty in this world.
After 40 years listening to hundreds of people’s stories of faith, Randy Newman has come to see that answering spiritual questions usually involves a series of twists and turns, not a direct ascent from one belief to another. Our political view, family background, understanding of sexuality, and religious background all play a part in our faith journeys. If you or a friend are navigating terrains of doubt, you’ll find Newman to be a faithful guide. He’ll help you sort through your many questions and find solid answers.
- Culturally Aware: Touches on matters of morality, identity, suffering, sexuality, and science
- Accessible: Newman mixes thought-provoking anecdotes with a clear and compelling message about the Christian faith
- A Tool for Winsome Apologetics: Written to help those who doubt to answer their questions about the Christian faith; will also help Christians strengthen their beliefs and share them with doubting friends
- Written by Randy Newman: Senior fellow for apologetics and evangelism at the C. S. Lewis Institute
- Print length152 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherCrossway
- Publication dateFebruary 27, 2024
- Dimensions5.25 x 0.44 x 8 inches
- ISBN-101433589230
- ISBN-13978-1433589232
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“l found this book riveting, not least because Randy Newman has given so much of his life to really hearing people’s stories. He has listened to their questions and is deeply engaged with their convictions and emotions. The result is a book that profoundly and humanely engages with what is going on beneath the surface in our culture.”
―Rico Tice, Cofounder, Christianity Explored; author, Capturing God; Finding More; and The Ultimate Christmas Wishlist
“Atheists like me, and other religious skeptics, are sometimes quick to dismiss popular apologies of traditional Christian faith. But this can be unfair, and in the case of Randy Newman’s new book, it would be. The book is well argued, well informed, and thought-provoking. It is also, I might add, not Pollyannaish. Newman readily acknowledges the weaknesses and uncertainties of some of his arguments but insists that the other side faces even greater problems. As to whether he successfully makes his case―well, the issues here are complicated. Newman does make a strong case that the virtues of faith cannot easily be dismissed. But the virtue that I think matters most is epistemic virtue. Does faith produce knowledge, or at least rational belief, more rational than its denial? Newman offers some interesting and thought-provoking arguments that it does, but I don’t think those arguments ultimately succeed. Still, the book is worthy of serious consideration, and I very much recommend it, including to religious skeptics like me.”
―Emmett L. Holman, Associate Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, George Mason University
“A book like this will be enormously helpful, and Randy Newman is the right person to write it. Questioning Faith addresses many of the questions people ask as they consider Christ, and it does so with insight, compassion, sensitivity, and humor. I expect I’ll be giving away copies often.”
―Mike McKinley, Pastor, Sterling Park Baptist Church, Sterling, Virginia; author, Friendship with God
“Cynicism and unbelief are easy, particularly when they are trending. But then what do you believe? Do you have any roots or anchor, or do you drift with the ever-changing sentiments of society? Do you have any solid, satisfying hope, any spark of joy in your soul deep enough to withstand life’s successive waves of disappointment and pain? Randy Newman is a reliable voice to engage people who are questioning faith and looking for lasting answers. He himself has journeyed through terrains of doubt. He knows how to help the fainthearted. He has mercy on those who raise tough questions. He has patience to follow the twists and turns of your own story―and to invite you to explore ultimate questions about its destination.”
―David Mathis, Senior Teacher and Executive Editor, desiringGod.org; Pastor, Cities Church, Saint Paul, Minnesota; author, Rich Wounds
“In a time of instant outrage, Randy Newman delves into the most divisive of topics with refreshingly earnest, patient, and contemplative attention. This book offers an examination of the self whose usefulness extends far beyond the scope of religious discourse alone. This exploration of faith and the human experience is a great model for how to learn about yourself and the world through discourse.”
―Samuel Nealy, Assistant State Director, Virginia, American Atheists
“I remember searching for inner peace. Even more, I was hoping to find some way of making sense of my life, the modern world, and my Jewish upbringing. Somehow, I knew in the depth of my soul that part of the solution to these deeper questions would involve my Creator. I was raised to believe in God, but in fact I was far from faith. It is too bad Questioning Faith was not around at that time, as it would have sped up the discovery of an intimate and personal relationship with God that I have enjoyed now for many years. If you are searching, Randy Newman’s new volume will help you find what you are looking for―and more!”
―Mitch Glaser, President, Chosen People Ministries
About the Author
Randy Newman is senior fellow for apologetics and evangelism at the C. S. Lewis Institute. He was formerly on staff with Cru, ministering in and near Washington, DC. He is the author of several books, including Questioning Evangelism and Bringing the Gospel Home.
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- Publisher : Crossway (February 27, 2024)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 152 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1433589230
- ISBN-13 : 978-1433589232
- Item Weight : 15 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.25 x 0.44 x 8 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #112,947 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #246 in Christian Faith (Books)
- #471 in Christian Discipleship (Books)
- #3,262 in Christian Spiritual Growth (Books)
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About the author
Randy Newman is the author of Mere Evangelism and the Senior Fellow for Evangelism and Apologetics at The C. S. Lewis Institute in the Washington, DC area. He has also taught at numerous theological seminaries and colleges. After serving for over 30 years with Campus Crusade for Christ, he established Connection Points, a ministry to help Christians engage people’s hearts the way Jesus did. He has written a number of books and articles about evangelism and other ways our lives intertwine with God’s creation. He and his wife Pam live in Annandale, VA and are grateful for their children and a growing number of grandchildren. He is also the host of Questions That Matter, a podcast of the C. S. Lewis Institute
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The book is quite engaging from the outset, as it acknowledges the complexity of faith journeys. The author himself grew up Jewish but later became a Christian. The author admits that Christianity can be hypocritical. The book also explores thought-provoking questions such as whether morality is innate.
However, it's worth noting that the book depicts homosexuality as sinful. It's important to keep in mind that different Christians hold different views on this topic, so if you plan on gifting this book to someone, it might be a good idea to read it first.
It's a good length, coming in around 125 pages. It can easily be read in just a few sittings. I have found it easy to read - it doesn't get too theological or murky, but is a book just about anyone can pick up and understand.
I am happy to have ordered it and can see myself rereading it as well as sharing it with others.
The chapters include questions about motives, trust, confidence, differences in religion, pain/suffering, and pleasure in life. In the chapters, the author also answers the questions raised. For example, here are a few: "What if absolute certainty is not necessary?", "What if we need more than reason?", and "What if we aren't blank slates?"
I'm a professing Christian, and I appreciate this book as it helped me think more deeply about trusting in Christ and following him. This book reminds me of some of Tim Keller's writing, including "Making Sense of God." This book also reminds me of Os Guinness's book, "Signals of Transcendence." If you're looking for a shorter and readable book to give to someone who has genuine questions about the legitimacy of Christianity or who is genuinely seeking, I'd recommend those books, but also this one: "Questioning Faith" by Randy Newman.
If you can get a skeptic to pick up this book, I think it also offers a challenging, reasonable approach to faith. The author depicts the stories of many young men and women who have come to faith out of very difficult or hard to reach places.
I found this book hard to put down because the stories were compelling, as were the journeys to faith that many people took.
This is a rare five star read in a sea of fluffy Christian books that are much less substantial. Highly recommended.