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The Missing Peace: How to Be Held Together When You’re Falling Apart
In
The Missing Peace
, podcaster and thought leader Tim Ross introduces a stunning perspective on the peace Jesus left us to help us regulate our bodies and emotions as we break free of temporary happiness and walk toward freedom.
Are you okay? Have you tried everything you can think of to get to a place where you feel better, happier? Maybe you've reached for temporary fixes like retail therapy, or playing video games, or finding a spouse or a house in the right zip code, or even prayer and listening to worship music. But nothing seems to work, at least not long term. You don't know what's wrong, but you know you're not okay. You feel exhausted, overloaded, and frustrated. Is this just how life is?
Tim Ross, host of the popular podcast The Basement, offers hope and an eye-opening perspective on the peace Jesus left us and how it can help us regulate our bodies and our emotions, regardless of what is happening around us. Ross's stirring message reminds listeners that
silence isn't golden—giving voice to the soul opens the way to recovery, secrets keep us trapped—we can't heal what we don't reveal, romanticizing pain holds us back—facing it head-on moves us toward healing, and Jesus saved us not to survive but to thrive—we don't need to settle for just getting by. With a depth of pastoral experience and a winsomeness that resonates, Ross helps listeners break free from silent suffering and the insatiable search for happiness by learning how to be truly okay in life's challenges and walk toward the peace and the freedom God created them to enjoy.
Are you okay? Have you tried everything you can think of to get to a place where you feel better, happier? Maybe you've reached for temporary fixes like retail therapy, or playing video games, or finding a spouse or a house in the right zip code, or even prayer and listening to worship music. But nothing seems to work, at least not long term. You don't know what's wrong, but you know you're not okay. You feel exhausted, overloaded, and frustrated. Is this just how life is?
Tim Ross, host of the popular podcast The Basement, offers hope and an eye-opening perspective on the peace Jesus left us and how it can help us regulate our bodies and our emotions, regardless of what is happening around us. Ross's stirring message reminds listeners that
silence isn't golden—giving voice to the soul opens the way to recovery, secrets keep us trapped—we can't heal what we don't reveal, romanticizing pain holds us back—facing it head-on moves us toward healing, and Jesus saved us not to survive but to thrive—we don't need to settle for just getting by. With a depth of pastoral experience and a winsomeness that resonates, Ross helps listeners break free from silent suffering and the insatiable search for happiness by learning how to be truly okay in life's challenges and walk toward the peace and the freedom God created them to enjoy.
240 pages, Hardcover
Published May 5, 2026
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July 6, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read The Missing Peace by Tim Ross.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
This book came to me at exactly the right time. It truly became the missing piece I needed to rediscover my peace.
One of the most meaningful reminders for me was Paul’s encouragement to forget what is behind and look forward. Tim doesn’t present that as pretending the past never happened. Instead, he beautifully reminds us that we move forward carrying the wisdom we’ve gained, trusting that God has been with us through every step of the journey.
This book offers practical ways to begin healing both your nervous system and your spirit through rich Scripture, thoughtful reflection, and meaningful conversations that invite real transformation instead of surface-level change.
One truth that especially stayed with me was the reminder that sin often begins when we suppress the prompting of the Holy Spirit rather than responding in obedience.
I’ve been a regular listener of Tim Ross’s podcast for quite some time, and one thing I’ve always appreciated is his authenticity. He doesn’t shy away from sharing his own trauma, and because he chose vulnerability over silence, countless lives are being impacted by the hope and healing God has worked through his story.
I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone walking through a difficult season. Somewhere within these pages, you’ll likely find pieces of your own story—and, with God’s help, the courage to keep moving toward healing.
Because healing isn’t a sprint—it’s a marathon. And every faithful step forward matters.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
This book came to me at exactly the right time. It truly became the missing piece I needed to rediscover my peace.
One of the most meaningful reminders for me was Paul’s encouragement to forget what is behind and look forward. Tim doesn’t present that as pretending the past never happened. Instead, he beautifully reminds us that we move forward carrying the wisdom we’ve gained, trusting that God has been with us through every step of the journey.
This book offers practical ways to begin healing both your nervous system and your spirit through rich Scripture, thoughtful reflection, and meaningful conversations that invite real transformation instead of surface-level change.
One truth that especially stayed with me was the reminder that sin often begins when we suppress the prompting of the Holy Spirit rather than responding in obedience.
I’ve been a regular listener of Tim Ross’s podcast for quite some time, and one thing I’ve always appreciated is his authenticity. He doesn’t shy away from sharing his own trauma, and because he chose vulnerability over silence, countless lives are being impacted by the hope and healing God has worked through his story.
I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone walking through a difficult season. Somewhere within these pages, you’ll likely find pieces of your own story—and, with God’s help, the courage to keep moving toward healing.
Because healing isn’t a sprint—it’s a marathon. And every faithful step forward matters.
June 14, 2026
The Missing Peace: How to Be Held Together When You’re Falling Apart
I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Tim is a really fantastic and engaging writer. His writing style is very personal and personable, but also really fun and interesting too.
I also give Tim a lot of respect for writing about his . It must have taken a lot of courage to revisit it and write about it.
I found the book really encouraging and contained lots of really important and usable insight on how to forgive past hurts, move forward, and keep going.
Of course, this is a Christian book, so I really appreciated the references to scripture and the priority of living life in the faith.
I got a lot out of this, and would highly recommend it.
Check it out if this sounds good to you!
4.4/5
I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Tim is a really fantastic and engaging writer. His writing style is very personal and personable, but also really fun and interesting too.
I also give Tim a lot of respect for writing about his . It must have taken a lot of courage to revisit it and write about it.
I found the book really encouraging and contained lots of really important and usable insight on how to forgive past hurts, move forward, and keep going.
Of course, this is a Christian book, so I really appreciated the references to scripture and the priority of living life in the faith.
I got a lot out of this, and would highly recommend it.
Check it out if this sounds good to you!
4.4/5
May 11, 2026
My star rating: 5/5🌟
I believe this book is for MANY! Tim is one of my favorite podcasters and the themes in each chapter surrounding the question: what is true peace? resonated deep in my soul.
several times i made notes because i have had a similar journey, wrote a similar analogy down, and audibly laughed because it’s as if he and i are at an endless coffee discussing and yapping.
I believe this book is for MANY! Tim is one of my favorite podcasters and the themes in each chapter surrounding the question: what is true peace? resonated deep in my soul.
several times i made notes because i have had a similar journey, wrote a similar analogy down, and audibly laughed because it’s as if he and i are at an endless coffee discussing and yapping.
May 18, 2026
The Missing Peace is one of those books that feels like a conversation with a trusted friend—someone who is willing to be completely honest about their own struggles while pointing you back to the hope and peace found in Jesus.
What stood out to me most was Tim Ross’s authenticity. He doesn’t write from a place of having it all together; he writes as someone who has wrestled with real pain, real questions, and real healing. That honesty made this book incredibly refreshing and relatable.
One of my biggest takeaways was his discussion on accountability. Tim offers a powerful perspective on what true accountability actually looks like—not just having people who ask surface-level questions, but surrounding yourself with trusted individuals who know you deeply, love you enough to tell you the truth, and walk with you through the healing process.
This book is both challenging and encouraging. It reminds us that peace is not the absence of problems, but the presence of Jesus in the middle of them. It also reinforces the truth that healing begins when we are willing to be honest about what’s really going on inside.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or exhausted from trying to hold everything together, this book offers hope, practical wisdom, and a beautiful reminder that you don’t have to walk through life pretending to be okay.
I highly recommend this book to anyone longing for deeper peace, greater authenticity, and a better understanding of what it means to truly heal.
Thank you, NetGalley, for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
What stood out to me most was Tim Ross’s authenticity. He doesn’t write from a place of having it all together; he writes as someone who has wrestled with real pain, real questions, and real healing. That honesty made this book incredibly refreshing and relatable.
One of my biggest takeaways was his discussion on accountability. Tim offers a powerful perspective on what true accountability actually looks like—not just having people who ask surface-level questions, but surrounding yourself with trusted individuals who know you deeply, love you enough to tell you the truth, and walk with you through the healing process.
This book is both challenging and encouraging. It reminds us that peace is not the absence of problems, but the presence of Jesus in the middle of them. It also reinforces the truth that healing begins when we are willing to be honest about what’s really going on inside.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or exhausted from trying to hold everything together, this book offers hope, practical wisdom, and a beautiful reminder that you don’t have to walk through life pretending to be okay.
I highly recommend this book to anyone longing for deeper peace, greater authenticity, and a better understanding of what it means to truly heal.
Thank you, NetGalley, for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
July 3, 2026
I've never come across Tim Ross before but his testimony, how he tackles shame (directly and powerfully with the Lord's strength), was so empowering. His life experiences at such a young age are hard to hear and many of us understand bearing too much for too long on our own so to hear about him finally being relieved of this heavy weight was heartbreaking and renewing.
His teachings in this novel are applicable and understandable which I always look for. His thoughts on healing via true communication, community and fellowship with God and others, opening up for the work to truly begin—that all resonated well with me and hearing his personal testimony, the affect on his life. I will absolutely be recommending this one and suggest it to anyone navigating hurts, those unsure of what direction to take as an adult harboring pain from childhood as well as current difficulties.
His teachings in this novel are applicable and understandable which I always look for. His thoughts on healing via true communication, community and fellowship with God and others, opening up for the work to truly begin—that all resonated well with me and hearing his personal testimony, the affect on his life. I will absolutely be recommending this one and suggest it to anyone navigating hurts, those unsure of what direction to take as an adult harboring pain from childhood as well as current difficulties.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This is the book I didn’t know I needed but I’m so glad I found it.
In this book Tim Ross provides a blueprint on how to allow yourself to be free. Free in your thoughts and emotions. Free to just be you. He encourages finding a therapist to deal with the things you can’t pray away.
I spent the majority of my life being what my mother calls a silent sufferer. The author uses this book to show readers the benefit and the strength in facing things head on and speaking out in order to heal. This is a an awesome book that I believe the more you read the more you will get out of it. Definitely one to be kept within reach.
Thank you NetGalley and Nelson Books for the opportunity to read this ARC.
In this book Tim Ross provides a blueprint on how to allow yourself to be free. Free in your thoughts and emotions. Free to just be you. He encourages finding a therapist to deal with the things you can’t pray away.
I spent the majority of my life being what my mother calls a silent sufferer. The author uses this book to show readers the benefit and the strength in facing things head on and speaking out in order to heal. This is a an awesome book that I believe the more you read the more you will get out of it. Definitely one to be kept within reach.
Thank you NetGalley and Nelson Books for the opportunity to read this ARC.
May 24, 2026
more than a pursuit of peace
I picked this up because I'm in a season where I'm making it my mission to pursue peace in a difficult health diagnosis and yet it was so much more that that. It was divine intervention from the Holy Spirit. Tim has such a way with words-but so personal can only be from the Lord.
I'm challenged but understood. Held and pressed. I'm gonna read thru again and look at each chapter's questions to implement the chewing of the challenging questions. Otherwise I miss the purpose and the power of this book.
Thank you for sharing your healing and not your pain.
I picked this up because I'm in a season where I'm making it my mission to pursue peace in a difficult health diagnosis and yet it was so much more that that. It was divine intervention from the Holy Spirit. Tim has such a way with words-but so personal can only be from the Lord.
I'm challenged but understood. Held and pressed. I'm gonna read thru again and look at each chapter's questions to implement the chewing of the challenging questions. Otherwise I miss the purpose and the power of this book.
Thank you for sharing your healing and not your pain.
July 4, 2026
I really liked this book. It felt like I flew through the book. In this book Tim Ross talks about peace and shares some very personal times in his life and how he got his peace back. I really liked how he wrote this book. This book is really encouraging and empowering. I would recommend this book to anyone.
I also listened to the audiobook and the production was really great. The audiobook was read by the author. I really liked how Tim Ross read his own book. It felt like I was having a conversation with him or as if I was listening to his podcast.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
⭐️: 4,7
I also listened to the audiobook and the production was really great. The audiobook was read by the author. I really liked how Tim Ross read his own book. It felt like I was having a conversation with him or as if I was listening to his podcast.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
⭐️: 4,7
May 16, 2026
Trauma informed spiritual formation?! Say less.
In a world flooded with therapy speak, Tim brings all the meat of trauma informed practice with street level understandability all while leaving you in awe of How God divinely constructed us for healing and stands at our side walking FORWARD with us.
Thank you Tim for revealing Holy Spirit as regulator, the scripture as grounding practice & gratitude as a reworking tool for stepping into our new life.
Fantastic & highly recommend.
In a world flooded with therapy speak, Tim brings all the meat of trauma informed practice with street level understandability all while leaving you in awe of How God divinely constructed us for healing and stands at our side walking FORWARD with us.
Thank you Tim for revealing Holy Spirit as regulator, the scripture as grounding practice & gratitude as a reworking tool for stepping into our new life.
Fantastic & highly recommend.
June 3, 2026
I one thousand percent believe anyone who is healing through something, walking through trauma, dealing with coping mechanisms that aren’t working….
You need to read this.
I’ve read many books on mental health, and wholeness - spiritual wholeness - and my goodness this one is raw, unfiltered and so genuine.
Read it please - it’s so easy to understand, backed by scripture and sound knowledge
Thank you to Net Galley for this advanced copy
You need to read this.
I’ve read many books on mental health, and wholeness - spiritual wholeness - and my goodness this one is raw, unfiltered and so genuine.
Read it please - it’s so easy to understand, backed by scripture and sound knowledge
Thank you to Net Galley for this advanced copy
July 31, 2026
I need a copy of this book. This book was sooooo good!
Everyone should read this, no matter if you've been to therapy, thinking about it, you're already going, or you may feel you don't need too, its a must read!
5🌟
Everyone should read this, no matter if you've been to therapy, thinking about it, you're already going, or you may feel you don't need too, its a must read!
5🌟
June 19, 2026
I listened to the audiobook of this book and it was incredible. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this audiobook. The extras of this audiobook was very good indeed too.
July 7, 2026
Life changing!! I took so many notes and have so many people I want to share this with. Trauma informed theology is just what I needed. There are personal stories, Bible stories and verses, and life applications. It is teaching you through all of these things. I can’t wait to share it with people.
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