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Girl Talk With God
Most Christian teens don't know how to pray. And when they do pray, they don't know how to discern God's voice. In Girl Talk With God, author Susie Shellenberger shows teens how to pray and challenges them to deepen specific areas in their lives through a series of conversations between God and a teenage girl. As editor of Brio magazine, a Focus on the Family publication for teenage girls with a circulation of over 200,000, Shellenberger has proven a keen ability to reach this often-misunderstood age group with her signature blend of casual, non-threatening teaching.
178 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 1, 2001
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Susie Shellenberger
76 books18 followersSusie Shellenberger is the editor of "Brio" magazine for teen girls, published by Focus on the Family. She's a former youth pastor and high school speech and drama teacher. Susie has written 36 books. She has a passion for MKs and has been on every continent of the world (yes, even Antarctica). Susie sometimes eats cereal for dinner and is led on a walk around the park every day by her 150-pound Saint Bernard, Bosco.
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July 11, 2016
This was awesome! Better second time.
June 2, 2010
I read this book a few years ago. I had just entered the teenage world, and this book opened my mind to think what is prayer exactly. I'm not praying to a wall but to a live Person who loves me. God does want a relationship, and this book reminded me as such. I recommend this book to all girls of all ages!!! (Even if you're 90!)
June 8, 2010
Girl Talk with God helped me learn a lot about prayer. It is written in conversation form between a teenage girl and God which helped me understand that prayer is not just one way but two. God wants to hear about every part of our lives not just "my needs/wants list." It's a relationship. God cares and desires to hear from you.
October 11, 2018
It's important first to say that I'm 18. This book is reaallly not aimed at 18 year olds. So, that was probably the reason it really didn't click with me.
However, I did enjoy it (even if I didn't find it useful) and so I'd definitely encourage younger girls to read it. If I'd been 13-14 I know I would have found it empowering, engaging, thought provoking and useful!
Written in the style of conversations between God and a teenage girl, important truths are developed. Though, some of the talking is repeated between chapters (apparently this girl misplaces her bible everyday!!) most of what is said is really thoughtful and I'd encourage girls still think about what's being said even if they don't relate to the narrator!!
Also, to any girls reading it, or thinking about it - please, remember to pray :) God loves you, and he speaks to us all in different ways. Though I have every faith Susie Shellenberger wrote this book empowered by the Holy Spirit, we must always reflect on these 'help books' and consider them alongside scripture! If anything in this book strikes a chord then please, find a christian you trust and talk to them about it, ask for prayer, seek help.
God Bless :)
However, I did enjoy it (even if I didn't find it useful) and so I'd definitely encourage younger girls to read it. If I'd been 13-14 I know I would have found it empowering, engaging, thought provoking and useful!
Written in the style of conversations between God and a teenage girl, important truths are developed. Though, some of the talking is repeated between chapters (apparently this girl misplaces her bible everyday!!) most of what is said is really thoughtful and I'd encourage girls still think about what's being said even if they don't relate to the narrator!!
Also, to any girls reading it, or thinking about it - please, remember to pray :) God loves you, and he speaks to us all in different ways. Though I have every faith Susie Shellenberger wrote this book empowered by the Holy Spirit, we must always reflect on these 'help books' and consider them alongside scripture! If anything in this book strikes a chord then please, find a christian you trust and talk to them about it, ask for prayer, seek help.
God Bless :)
May 2, 2025
I would recommend this book for Christian coaching with a tween girl.
Je recommande ce livre à être utiliser pour du coaching chrétien avec une pré-adolescente.
Je recommande ce livre à être utiliser pour du coaching chrétien avec une pré-adolescente.
December 5, 2011
"...It's actually all about talking to Him and listening to Him talk back." reads the front cover of this book. In twenty-three compact chapters ranging in subject from persecution to forgiveness to reaching out to others, Susie Shellenberger illustrates her point. Prayer doesn't have to be a one-way conversation.
Written in a short, non-stuffy, simple style that appeals to teen girls with little extra time on their hands, this book is an invitation to radically transform your prayer life into a relationship. "But be prepared: God tells girls the truth..."
Girl Talk with God was interesting, partly because both the narrator (the one praying) and the Lord (who responded frequently) seem so in tune. At some points, I smiled and laughed and cried right along with the narrator. At other times, I felt a little surprised at some of the things God said, just because I don't feel He would talk that way. Did it challenge me to let God get a word in edgewise during my prayer times? Yes. I applaud this book as appealing to the target audience and yet uncompromising in the portrayal of Biblical truth. This book grasped my attention from the first page until the last. I would recommend this book to others searching for a light, simple book about prayer, meant not to overwhelm, but inspire.
Disclosure of Material Connection:
I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Written in a short, non-stuffy, simple style that appeals to teen girls with little extra time on their hands, this book is an invitation to radically transform your prayer life into a relationship. "But be prepared: God tells girls the truth..."
Girl Talk with God was interesting, partly because both the narrator (the one praying) and the Lord (who responded frequently) seem so in tune. At some points, I smiled and laughed and cried right along with the narrator. At other times, I felt a little surprised at some of the things God said, just because I don't feel He would talk that way. Did it challenge me to let God get a word in edgewise during my prayer times? Yes. I applaud this book as appealing to the target audience and yet uncompromising in the portrayal of Biblical truth. This book grasped my attention from the first page until the last. I would recommend this book to others searching for a light, simple book about prayer, meant not to overwhelm, but inspire.
Disclosure of Material Connection:
I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
January 21, 2011
As soon as I laid eyes on this book I couldn't wait to get it. I happen to love devotionals, and couldn't wait to start this one. I must say, it wasn't quite what I expected... It was a very easy quick read. But I didn't come away with a wealth of information or wisdom. But it was a good reminder that God is always there, as our Friend, our Daddy, and we can talk to Him about everything and everything!
Susie Shellenberger did something I've never seen done in a book before. Throughout the whole book she included a made up conversation between God and a girl. While I think I would of liked it if she would of included more heartfelt wisdom and tips about prayer. The whole book was made up of the conversation, with hardly anything else in the entire book. I do think "Girl Talk With God" would be beneficial to a brand new Christian, it just wasn't for me. The was the first Susie Shellenberger book that I've read, it won't be the last. I will definitely give her another chance.
This review is my honest opinion. Thanks to Thomas Nelson publishers for my copy to review.
Susie Shellenberger did something I've never seen done in a book before. Throughout the whole book she included a made up conversation between God and a girl. While I think I would of liked it if she would of included more heartfelt wisdom and tips about prayer. The whole book was made up of the conversation, with hardly anything else in the entire book. I do think "Girl Talk With God" would be beneficial to a brand new Christian, it just wasn't for me. The was the first Susie Shellenberger book that I've read, it won't be the last. I will definitely give her another chance.
This review is my honest opinion. Thanks to Thomas Nelson publishers for my copy to review.
June 4, 2011
Girl Talk With God presents a wholesome perspective for young girls on difficult subjects like divorce, premarital sex, eating disorders, pornography and masochistic cutting. Other subjects include choice of language, modesty, getting married, and the impact of social media on reputation.
Written as an ongoing dialog between God and a young girl, this book inspires young girls to develop healthy attitudes about themselves. It addresses real issues with Biblical solutions.
As the editor of Susie Magazine and as a former founding editor of Brio Magazine, author Susie Shellenberger has mentored young girls for decades. Her chatty, non-threatening style couches sometimes-difficult messages in acceptable terms. She never talks down to her audience as she encourages young girls to be their best. I heartily recommend Girl Talk With God by Susie Shellenberger to teen girls and their parents.
© 2011 Janalyn Voigt, author of novel books
http://janalynvoigt.com
My thanks to the publisher for providing a complimentary copy of this book for purposes of review.
Written as an ongoing dialog between God and a young girl, this book inspires young girls to develop healthy attitudes about themselves. It addresses real issues with Biblical solutions.
As the editor of Susie Magazine and as a former founding editor of Brio Magazine, author Susie Shellenberger has mentored young girls for decades. Her chatty, non-threatening style couches sometimes-difficult messages in acceptable terms. She never talks down to her audience as she encourages young girls to be their best. I heartily recommend Girl Talk With God by Susie Shellenberger to teen girls and their parents.
© 2011 Janalyn Voigt, author of novel books
http://janalynvoigt.com
My thanks to the publisher for providing a complimentary copy of this book for purposes of review.
January 19, 2012
This book is aimed at tween and teen girls who find it difficult to talk with God. Each chapter is a conversation between God and a girl on a particular topic. The topics range from acceptance by peers and forgiveness to eating disorders and cutting. Some chapters discuss particular problems a teen might deal with; other chapters focus on emotions a teen might feel regardless of the situation.
May 3, 2010
What if you could have a regular confersatoin with God, a one on one talk about all the topics that influence a girls life today? while know you can tap into one with a girl from Omaha.
This was wonderful, some of the situations never happen to me because I'm homeschooled, so all the peer presure and bullying never affect me in the same way, but the God relationship relad issues were good.
This was wonderful, some of the situations never happen to me because I'm homeschooled, so all the peer presure and bullying never affect me in the same way, but the God relationship relad issues were good.
October 17, 2007
I like how this author put some versus up for the conversation. And it makes a girl talk to God easier somehow. It's like a prayer in everyday living. It sounds like the girl is talking with God at all times, in a fun way!
May 10, 2016
Has a lot of teen content, but written in a very juvenile format with the words and tone of God coming across as sarcastic and flippant at times. I previewed this before buying for my girls and glad I did.
July 22, 2009
Love this book. Shows the big picture about almost everything a teenage girl goes through.
November 9, 2012
i never knew we could share girl stuff with God till i read this book.girl talk with God,how intimate can you get with Him.i love the book
September 22, 2019
This book was such a great book to have read as a teenager. It's on my list of books to hand down to my daughter one day.
March 1, 2017
A real eye opener. Very good book.
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June 25, 2011great book! I love it (: highly recommend it to all girls.
April 27, 2014
Absolutely beautiful... Read it twice! Shared it with friends.
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