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Fake or Follower: Refusing to Settle for a Shallow Faith
We live in a culture where many identify as "Christian" without fully embracing what it looks like to follow Jesus day-in and day-out. After gathering on a Sunday, do we simply go about our business, void of true transformation? Is the gospel simply a self-help tool, the church just a place where our needs can be met? It's time to ask ourselves, "Am I really following Jesus? Or am I just faking it?"
With eye-opening personal stories, Scripture, and thought-provoking questions, Andi Andrew lovingly invites readers to examine their hearts to discover whether their faith is a genuine, life-giving marriage of belief and practice in response to Christ's life and sacrifice, or if it is just a lifestyle choice on par with any other. She encourages readers to surrender their whole lives to Jesus daily, grapple with hard questions they may have been avoiding, and discover a life fully alive, following in the way, the truth, and the life of Jesus Christ.
With eye-opening personal stories, Scripture, and thought-provoking questions, Andi Andrew lovingly invites readers to examine their hearts to discover whether their faith is a genuine, life-giving marriage of belief and practice in response to Christ's life and sacrifice, or if it is just a lifestyle choice on par with any other. She encourages readers to surrender their whole lives to Jesus daily, grapple with hard questions they may have been avoiding, and discover a life fully alive, following in the way, the truth, and the life of Jesus Christ.
238 pages, Paperback
Published October 2, 2018
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September 28, 2018
Pastor Andi Andrew is so transparent and real when it comes to her experience in what it means to be fake or a follower. I love that for every piece of knowledge and insight, she backs it up with scripture. There is so much scripture in here that it just compels you even more to be a follower and no longer fake it. I would recommend this to anyone at no matter what stage in they are in their journey.
September 27, 2018
I loved it! If you are wanting to really challenge yourself and dig deep into your faith then I highly recommend it! This book will definitely make you question: am I faking my faith or am I truly following the Lord. I don’t know about you but I don’t want to fake it
October 24, 2018
I usually read a book in a day or two, but Fake or Follower kept me busy for several weeks. Why? It’s not that long, only ten chapters. But each chapter is a banquet of challenges, and I needed time to contemplate my response, my responsibilities and faith. I needed time to digest, to internalize the truth spoken and decide whether or not to heed it.
This book created a longing within me for more—more faith, more sacrificial love, and some close friends to walk with on this journey toward eternity. It’s all available, but I have to reach out and make it mine.
Andi Andrews shares her heart in Fake or Follower, and I appreciate her transparency. This is a book I want to read again and again. I would love to share it with a small group, to discuss the questions raised and commit to one another in a spirit of love…to lean together toward eternity.
Fake or Follower resonated in my heart, and I give it five stars. I was given a copy of this book courtesy of Graf Martin Communications and Baker Publishing Group.
This book created a longing within me for more—more faith, more sacrificial love, and some close friends to walk with on this journey toward eternity. It’s all available, but I have to reach out and make it mine.
Andi Andrews shares her heart in Fake or Follower, and I appreciate her transparency. This is a book I want to read again and again. I would love to share it with a small group, to discuss the questions raised and commit to one another in a spirit of love…to lean together toward eternity.
Fake or Follower resonated in my heart, and I give it five stars. I was given a copy of this book courtesy of Graf Martin Communications and Baker Publishing Group.
November 26, 2018
This book made me think about a lot of things at a time when I needed it. It challenged me to rethink things and take things deeper. The questions at the end of the chapters were good to challenge me and I made me think about the way I live and what I think. It was a book to challenge the reader to aspire to more than going with the rest of the world or the church.
September 27, 2018
Amazing!! Andi Andrew does it again!! An inspired word!
October 2, 2018
This book is a knock you on your feet in a good way kind of book.
November 28, 2018
My Rating - Probably not worth your time
Level - Easy, short/moderate in length
Summary
This is another book that is hard to summarize. In her intro, the author tells the story of being confronted with what matters in life due to the death of her mother in law. Of course, on of those things is whether she is a legitimate follower of Jesus. The following 10 chapters really are more of a collection of loosely connected essays than a defense or story arc related to her title or thesis. This is likely more on the editors than it is in on the author.
Her first chapter, Refuse to Fake it, generally follows this idea and has very solid critiques of modern American Christianity. Other chapters criticize our 'misplaced loves' and overuse of social media versus actually living in community. Unfortunately, many of the other chapters seems scattered and disconnected, partially because the basis of much of what she wrote seemed to be autobiographical.
My Thoughts
I was torn on how to rate this book, and eventually lowered it as I tried to write out a summary. This is mostly due to the massive gap in theological agreement between us. She appears to be fairly far out on the Charismatic spectrum. In the book she claims to see visions and have dreams sent by God, including receiving direct revelation from God. This is problematic theologically that is beyond the scope of a book review, but it does seem to inform much of her thought in the book.
Another problem I have is her use of Bible 'translations'. I had thought The Message was on of the worse one to use, but she also uses the The Passion, which I had never heard of. Neither of these are actually translations. The Message at least tries to convey the original thoughts; albeit in dumbed down/'modern' language. The Passion is similarly a paraphrase, but instead of being written by someone who at least knows Kiona Greek, it comes from someone who claims Jesus came into his room and breathed the spirit on to him and he has 'downloaded' his version.
Though, as I said above, I do enjoy many of her points, especially on community and the kind of cultural Christianity that is prevalent in America, the theological implications and issues are too much to ignore. You could likely find most her salient points on her blog, or by other writers who similarly criticize and challenge us. Overall, the book probably isn't worth your time.
*I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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Level - Easy, short/moderate in length
Summary
This is another book that is hard to summarize. In her intro, the author tells the story of being confronted with what matters in life due to the death of her mother in law. Of course, on of those things is whether she is a legitimate follower of Jesus. The following 10 chapters really are more of a collection of loosely connected essays than a defense or story arc related to her title or thesis. This is likely more on the editors than it is in on the author.
Her first chapter, Refuse to Fake it, generally follows this idea and has very solid critiques of modern American Christianity. Other chapters criticize our 'misplaced loves' and overuse of social media versus actually living in community. Unfortunately, many of the other chapters seems scattered and disconnected, partially because the basis of much of what she wrote seemed to be autobiographical.
My Thoughts
I was torn on how to rate this book, and eventually lowered it as I tried to write out a summary. This is mostly due to the massive gap in theological agreement between us. She appears to be fairly far out on the Charismatic spectrum. In the book she claims to see visions and have dreams sent by God, including receiving direct revelation from God. This is problematic theologically that is beyond the scope of a book review, but it does seem to inform much of her thought in the book.
Another problem I have is her use of Bible 'translations'. I had thought The Message was on of the worse one to use, but she also uses the The Passion, which I had never heard of. Neither of these are actually translations. The Message at least tries to convey the original thoughts; albeit in dumbed down/'modern' language. The Passion is similarly a paraphrase, but instead of being written by someone who at least knows Kiona Greek, it comes from someone who claims Jesus came into his room and breathed the spirit on to him and he has 'downloaded' his version.
Though, as I said above, I do enjoy many of her points, especially on community and the kind of cultural Christianity that is prevalent in America, the theological implications and issues are too much to ignore. You could likely find most her salient points on her blog, or by other writers who similarly criticize and challenge us. Overall, the book probably isn't worth your time.
*I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
More reviews at MondayMorningTheologian.com
October 2, 2018
If I had to choose a different theme for this book it would be following through on faith in a consumerist culture. Andi adamantly encourages readers to be active in their faith, discontent in merely receiving. I found Andi to be straightforward in her message and tone, almost to the point of abrasiveness, until her personality comes through the pages and the initial abrasiveness begins to read more as urgency in love.
This makes sense as Andi covers a wide variety of topics that are heavy in nature dealing both with the individual and communal. I really appreciate the dual covering in her work in light of the church existing as one made up of many. Her information on identity, healing, and reconciliation are all important but it's the fact that she frames her message within love that makes it so powerful.
That love really comes through thanks to the honesty and vulnerability Andi infuses into each page. These aren't the lessons of a removed teacher but someone who has walked through grief, wrestled with confusion in the face of our society, and remained passionate about her faith. There is a definite feel that Andi does not write a single word she is not actively trying to live out each day in her own life. Each chapter ends with the "making it real" section to help readers assess and apply the contents to their life in an achievable way. This is so refreshing in a world where so many try and set standards above and beyond the plausible or healthy.
My one sticking point in the book was chapter 6 Introverted Extrovert. As an introvert myself, I've struggled to find my voice in and outside of the church due to the misunderstanding surrounding the term. I found that Andi tended to lean more to the common understanding of introversion being preference or personality rather than a method of recharging which was disappointing.
Andi's style is definitely more "in your face" than I'm used to but her message is an important one of urging the church to live out their calling and lives passionately. At the very least Fake or Follower promises to inspire important reflection and conversation for those involved in the North American church.
4 out of 5 stars.
"Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc."
October 2, 2018
So this is my second Andi Andrew's book that I have read. I previously read her book "She is Free" and loved it. "She is Free" was the right book for me to read at the right time. I was really excited to be a part of the launch team for this one. I didn't quite feel the same with this book as I did with "She is Free", although I thought that Andi had some good reminders for us that have been Jesus-followers for a while to do a heart check to see where we are and where we are going. There was one particular chapter where she talked about the parable of the prodigal son at an angle that I hadn't heard or read before ; personally I felt that she was writing just for me in that moment which was really powerful.
Another thing about the book that she does is at the end of each chapter there are tasks or suggestions you can do to live out what you have just read. I really tend to like books like these as it as the best way to remember something is to hear it, read/write it and then do it. She has challenged me in many ways especially in regards to community and how that is practiced. I am still learning how to do that and probably will always been in the learning stages of learning how to build healthy community. As Andi herself has said as an extrovert/introvert she writes about the importatnce of community and intentional time away to re-charge and connect with God. I feel for me personally I get out of balance and will have too much community as in over-commiting myself one season and then isolating myself in another season. Learning to balance those two for me will be crucial.
I really appreciate how she shared what was going on in her church in the past few years specifically with the Trump election,police shootings and unrest that was happening at their church in New York City. She shared how she and her husband (both are pastors) processed these events and steps they took during that time. I found her honesty about that time period refreshing and comforting for me as I had to struggle as a white, evangelical with the same emotions and thoughts of "What now?" "What is my next step?"
I encourage those who have just met Jesus and those that have been in the faith for a while to give it read. I think it will speak to you some way and give you pause and encouragement.
Another thing about the book that she does is at the end of each chapter there are tasks or suggestions you can do to live out what you have just read. I really tend to like books like these as it as the best way to remember something is to hear it, read/write it and then do it. She has challenged me in many ways especially in regards to community and how that is practiced. I am still learning how to do that and probably will always been in the learning stages of learning how to build healthy community. As Andi herself has said as an extrovert/introvert she writes about the importatnce of community and intentional time away to re-charge and connect with God. I feel for me personally I get out of balance and will have too much community as in over-commiting myself one season and then isolating myself in another season. Learning to balance those two for me will be crucial.
I really appreciate how she shared what was going on in her church in the past few years specifically with the Trump election,police shootings and unrest that was happening at their church in New York City. She shared how she and her husband (both are pastors) processed these events and steps they took during that time. I found her honesty about that time period refreshing and comforting for me as I had to struggle as a white, evangelical with the same emotions and thoughts of "What now?" "What is my next step?"
I encourage those who have just met Jesus and those that have been in the faith for a while to give it read. I think it will speak to you some way and give you pause and encouragement.
October 2, 2018
Andi Andrew's book "She is Free" opened my heart and mind to living a life of freedom in God's grace and love. Of course, I couldn't wait to read "Fake or Follower," because I knew it would help me on my faith journey. There is so much truth in each chapter that I had to pause to truly examine my heart to see if I was living in a shallow faith in some areas of my relationship with God. Andi's writing never condemns me only helps convict me to honestly see myself as God sees me. Also, she does not hide any of her struggles in her daily faith journey, and does not make the reader feel like she has got it all figured out. Instead, she invites the reader in to walk with her, to learn with her, to grow with her. I have so many passages underlined or starred and keep looking over them. Here is one of my favorite:
"We're invited daily to be continually perfected by in Christ. Do we really want it, or are we content to cruise (which is also faking it), and if we are "content" in a harmful, detrimental sense, what does that tell us about what we're leaning into? This earth will fade away, but eternity never will, so we must ask ourselves, What are we living for? What are we preparing for?"
For anyone who wants to learn more about authentic faith, I recommend Fake or Follower. Everyday we have the choice to live out God's Word or fake it. I have found choosing to follow the God's word offers more freedom and joy.
"We're invited daily to be continually perfected by in Christ. Do we really want it, or are we content to cruise (which is also faking it), and if we are "content" in a harmful, detrimental sense, what does that tell us about what we're leaning into? This earth will fade away, but eternity never will, so we must ask ourselves, What are we living for? What are we preparing for?"
For anyone who wants to learn more about authentic faith, I recommend Fake or Follower. Everyday we have the choice to live out God's Word or fake it. I have found choosing to follow the God's word offers more freedom and joy.
October 9, 2018
--“Do I want to merely slide into heaven and live as I please while still on earth?”—Andi Andrew
This is a powerful question and one of many posed in Fake or Follower. Do we say we’re a Christian, but don’t live our life for Christ so others can see it? Perhaps we are pretending and stumbling our way through.
What really matters? Riches, fame, prestigious jobs, good looks? We live in today’s society but God’s word tells us to set ourselves apart. Be a light in the darkness.
This is one of the topics this author tackles in the book. Here are some others:
- Refuse to fake it
- Love out of context
- Crowd pleasers or mountain climbers?
- Misplaced worship
- Posting it or living it
Plus more. Fake or Follower will make you think. It did me. Do I truly live my faith or do I fake it? The book is deep but well written. The chapters were easy to read and make the reader want to turn the page to see what the author will say next.
I also liked how she ended each chapter with three “Making it Real” questions to get you to ponder your life in Christ.
She uses biblical references that bring home her points. It’s clear to me that she has studied the Bible and has done her research on the topics.
I give Fake or Follower four stars. It will make you want to refuse to settle for a shallow faith.
**Book has been provided courtesy of BakerBooks and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. in exchange for my honest review.
This is a powerful question and one of many posed in Fake or Follower. Do we say we’re a Christian, but don’t live our life for Christ so others can see it? Perhaps we are pretending and stumbling our way through.
What really matters? Riches, fame, prestigious jobs, good looks? We live in today’s society but God’s word tells us to set ourselves apart. Be a light in the darkness.
This is one of the topics this author tackles in the book. Here are some others:
- Refuse to fake it
- Love out of context
- Crowd pleasers or mountain climbers?
- Misplaced worship
- Posting it or living it
Plus more. Fake or Follower will make you think. It did me. Do I truly live my faith or do I fake it? The book is deep but well written. The chapters were easy to read and make the reader want to turn the page to see what the author will say next.
I also liked how she ended each chapter with three “Making it Real” questions to get you to ponder your life in Christ.
She uses biblical references that bring home her points. It’s clear to me that she has studied the Bible and has done her research on the topics.
I give Fake or Follower four stars. It will make you want to refuse to settle for a shallow faith.
**Book has been provided courtesy of BakerBooks and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. in exchange for my honest review.
October 2, 2018
Sometimes truth hurts. And in a world where the truth is muddied by different interpretations of what truth is, we need people like Andi to shine light on the places where we have exchanged Jesus’s truth with the world’s impoverished imitation of the real thing. Andi speaks with such authority in this book on how to identify whether or not we are living a life of fear or a life lived in boldness because of the Truth we stand on. She speaks not only to Christians, but also to churches and non-believers. The Christian world needs less “self-help churches or churches that validate their identify” and more leaders who are “growing radical, saint-equipping gatherings that go out and effect change in their spheres of influence” (Andrew 67). Andi not only preaches this, but her church community and the leaders she disciples, gathers with, speaks with, and speaks to reflect this kingdom-centered belief. Read this book and read a Paul-inspired letter to the church of today to stop being a consumer-satisfying organism, but instead to be a change-driven, risk-taking, force – willing to dig deep to identify if what is presented on the outside reflects the work on the inside. As Andi says, “are we posting it, or living it?” Is Christ the center of our lives or are we the center of our lives? Such a challenging read, but exactly what is needed right here and right now.
October 6, 2018
To be or not to be… Fake or Follower that is the question that every believer is going to have to answer at some point whether in the here and now or on the other side of eternity.
I want to be considered a follower of Christ and not a faker, but the truth is there have been times in my Christian walk that I would have fallen in the faker category. I know, it’s not great to admit, but it’s the truth. Even times as a mature believer and follower of Christ, I know what it takes to fake it or be authentic and the real danger lies within. As a pastor and ministry leader I appreciate the way Andi Andrew doesn’t hold back. She doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to the truth and calling things the way there are. Every person who calls themselves a follower of Christ needs to read this book. As a pastor and ministry leader, I want the people under my leadership to read it. I was convicted at times to repent of my own attitude’s, but always inspired to live more authentically and to go deep! There are 10 power packed chapters where Andi covers everything from: shallow faith, killing sacred cows, offense in the church, reconciliation in community, and living toward eternity. If you liked She is Free you will LOVE Fake or Follower!
I want to be considered a follower of Christ and not a faker, but the truth is there have been times in my Christian walk that I would have fallen in the faker category. I know, it’s not great to admit, but it’s the truth. Even times as a mature believer and follower of Christ, I know what it takes to fake it or be authentic and the real danger lies within. As a pastor and ministry leader I appreciate the way Andi Andrew doesn’t hold back. She doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to the truth and calling things the way there are. Every person who calls themselves a follower of Christ needs to read this book. As a pastor and ministry leader, I want the people under my leadership to read it. I was convicted at times to repent of my own attitude’s, but always inspired to live more authentically and to go deep! There are 10 power packed chapters where Andi covers everything from: shallow faith, killing sacred cows, offense in the church, reconciliation in community, and living toward eternity. If you liked She is Free you will LOVE Fake or Follower!
December 19, 2018
Andi Andrew writes a book that is beautifully crafted, and encourages you to live out your faith in all aspects of your life. Do you want to be fake? Do you want to just coast? Or do you want to really experience Jesus, dig in, go deep, and have a meaningful connection with your Saviour? I choose the meaningful connection!
I loved the questions for reflection at the end of each chapter. Some of them were deeply convicting for me and will spur me on to make changes in the way I live out my faith.
Andi packs a powerful punch. Some of her one-liners will continue to be posts of mine for a long time, I'm sure. I'd love to go through the book again, this time with a highlighter instead of a pen, pull out the most impactful lines, and stick note cards up with them all over my house to remind me to keep diving deeper.
I recommend this book!
I loved the questions for reflection at the end of each chapter. Some of them were deeply convicting for me and will spur me on to make changes in the way I live out my faith.
Andi packs a powerful punch. Some of her one-liners will continue to be posts of mine for a long time, I'm sure. I'd love to go through the book again, this time with a highlighter instead of a pen, pull out the most impactful lines, and stick note cards up with them all over my house to remind me to keep diving deeper.
I recommend this book!
October 3, 2018
This book is amazing. It is very convicting, real and raw. Andi meets the reader right where they are and challenges them to take a honest look at their faith. In 10 chapters, she tells the reader the difference between being a real follower of Jesus and someone who fakes it just to make themselves look and feel better. I recommend this book to the person who is seeking. To the person who wants to live a real, palpable faith and not one that is just IG ready. I received an early copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
October 3, 2018
This book challenges me to take a real, raw, open, and honest look on the influences in my life. Am I truly following God and allowing him to transform me from the inside out? Am I a Christian living from a relationship with Jesus or just following a set of rules? Andi openly shares stories from her own life while challenging me to take a deeper look into my own. This book challenges me to go for God with all I have no matter what and forget all of the insecurity and excuses I have made for myself. Thank you for writing such a challenging and inspiring book!
January 17, 2019
We live in a culture where many identify as “Christian” without fully embracing what it looks like to follow Jesus day-in and day-out. After gathering for worship, do we simply go about our business, void of true transformation? Is the gospel simply a self-help tool; the church just a place where our needs can be met? Are we really following Jesus?
Bible Gateway interviewed Andi Andrew (@andiandrew) about her book, Fake or Follower: Refusing to Settle for a Shallow Faith (Baker Books, 2018).Read our interview with Andi Andrew: https://bit.ly/2Cwori2
Bible Gateway interviewed Andi Andrew (@andiandrew) about her book, Fake or Follower: Refusing to Settle for a Shallow Faith (Baker Books, 2018).Read our interview with Andi Andrew: https://bit.ly/2Cwori2
June 15, 2021
It's kind of crazy to think about how the Holy Spirit moves, because as I was reading this book, major things happened. The day I read the chapter about idolatry, I felt the Holy Spirit convicting me throughout the day to think about what in my life I may have been placing before God. A couple days before I read the chapter about reconciliation, I was able to initiate reconciliation with a friend of mine that I hadn't spoken to in 3 years and the friendship ended badly. I'm grateful that God is doing a work like this in my life.
February 8, 2019
A powerful message, a wonderful reminder, and a beautiful challenge to open our eyes to some of the hard questions we face, tough decisions to make, and how we respond to the gospel as we live out our faith in this world. Andi shows us how to dig deeper into what a life transformed by the sacrifice of our Savior really means in today's culture. She has encouraging words to not just fake our faith but truly be real followers of the King.
October 1, 2018
This book is EVERYTHING I have been looking for. This book has brought out peace, love, conviction, repentance, and so much more in me. It has been shaking my world in the best way. I'm so blessed and thankful for this love letter that Andi has written. I'm forever changed by this book, and I know it will change you forever as well. You will feel lighter, you will feel a sense of purpose and valued. Let's say no to fake, and come back into our true identity as a follower.
October 2, 2018
“We have a God-shaped hole in our hearts that can be filled only by God and His love.”
Quote from book.
Very thought provoking. In Fake or Follower, Andi Andrew challenges readers to look at their relationship with Jesus and see if it is truly real and not just a one day a week at church and posting faith based quotes, scriptures online. She helps readers to understand truly walking with God with a deep hunger and thirst for Him and His Word.
I received an Advance Reader Copy for a review
Quote from book.
Very thought provoking. In Fake or Follower, Andi Andrew challenges readers to look at their relationship with Jesus and see if it is truly real and not just a one day a week at church and posting faith based quotes, scriptures online. She helps readers to understand truly walking with God with a deep hunger and thirst for Him and His Word.
I received an Advance Reader Copy for a review
November 2, 2018
This book was amazing writing and compelling to read with also encouraging and challenging us to understanding of the gospel and how the Good News is worked out to all of us and what to following in the ways of Jesus really means for our basis daily life living. I highly recommend to everyone must to read this book. “ I received complimentary a copy of this book from Baker Books Bloggers for this review”.
March 20, 2022
This book is an excellent book. I loved most of what it had to offer, up until the author for the better part full on admitted she had "White Guilt". I don't understand how you can have guilt when you weren't there in the time a crime happened. Can you have empathy? Sure, but guilt? Get serious.
Other than that, it was a good read. I would recommend it for anyone who is finding themselves spending more time on social media than in the word of God.
Other than that, it was a good read. I would recommend it for anyone who is finding themselves spending more time on social media than in the word of God.
December 20, 2018
When following the "cultural norm" always seems like the easy way to go, Andi challenges her readers to go deep because that's where true relationship lives. She offers though provoking questions to help you truly process what you are reading and to take time to sit with how to be a Christ follower on the inside and the outside.
October 3, 2018
Andi is refreshingly honest. There are a lot of people claiming to be “genuine” today but their honesty leaves others empty and hopeless. This book Fake or Follower tells the raw truth, but offers hope and points us to the Redeemer of our lives. Andi writes as she speaks, which will make you laugh, cry and sometimes say ouch! It is a letter today’s Church needs to read. I recommend 100%.
August 12, 2019
Enjoyed this read it’s truthful heartwarming
And makes you dig down and be real
Are we being real? Are we fake and not being ourselves caught up in Society social media etc,
Or are we following Jesus truely following Him
And the rest falls into place
Is what we do for ourselves or for Jesus?
A wake up call for our souls
And makes you dig down and be real
Are we being real? Are we fake and not being ourselves caught up in Society social media etc,
Or are we following Jesus truely following Him
And the rest falls into place
Is what we do for ourselves or for Jesus?
A wake up call for our souls
June 28, 2024
Didn’t love this one. It felt like it repeated itself a lot and it just didn’t read very easy for me. I think there are other, better books who could provoke the same thoughts and provide the same learning opportunities in a better way. For example, Radical. Essentially, this one covers the danger of lukewarm Christianity, and I just think other books do it better.
March 22, 2025
This book started out well then went off the rails into seeker sensitive/new Christianity (Christianity that doesn't call out sin as sin and makes sure it tries to please everyone w/o stepping on any toes). Two stars for the beginning, about mid-way it went into trying to fit in with the current world view 0 stars. I say skip this one.
September 28, 2018
I loved Andi’s first book ‘She is Free’ and currently reading Fale or follower. It’s a signpost type book. One that makes you stop and question where to from here. I am enjoying the challenging nature of that. We need to stop more an question what we are doing and why. A great read.
September 30, 2018
This book grabbed my heart in the introduction. I don’t know that I’ve ever highlighted quotes in an introduction before. Andi’s humor, vulnerability and encouragement weave gospel hope and this message is so needed in this generation, the one that went before and the ones that will follow.
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