Not Yet: Anxiety, depression, and the transforming story of a Goby fish

by Toby Slough

Toby Slough, a seasoned leader and pastor of a large church, shares candidly about his public battle with anxiety and depression. Through his story, you will find God at work in the most unlikely "un-churchy" things. He is not standing far off somewhere waiting for you but walking with you, right in the middle of your brokenness and mess. God is with you in your NOT YET. It's about discovering the truth about God and how He is at work in the most unlikely "un-churchy" kind of things. It's about discovering a Father who is not standing far off somewhere waiting for you but walking with you, right in the middle of your brokenness and mess.The courage born out of desperation when you find yourself living in the "not yet" moments of life is powerful and possible. Because if you take a step when your pain tells you that you don't have one left in you, there's a loving Father at the end of the journey waiting to embrace you with a ring and a robe and welcome you back into the family. Sometimes you have to play scared. Toby's story will help you learn to live well in the middle of your NOT YET.

140 pages, Paperback

Published September 13, 2021

Reviews

[Madison Kopeck · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author spoke at my church, a church that I had just barely started going to. He was a great speaker with a very helpful message. His book was the same message with a few more details.

I am glad I was an athlete growing up. It taught me the importance of not only practice but consistent practice. I learned through therapy that mental health is the same way. I am learning now that my relationship with God is similar. This book was a great tool in the toolbox for a realistic look into mental health and religion. And how both require hard work.

[Kailyn Krebs · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Toby slough spoke at my church, his story hit me deep in my heart. He helped me learn that more people than you realize struggle with anxiety, depression and panic attacks and it is not talked about enough. His book really dove deep into his own testimony and how he has been able to deal with it. I’m glad I got this book and would recommend it to anyone else struggling with anxiety and depression.

[Anastasia Gill · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think this book is very moving. I like how raw Toby is and if you ever get a chance to see him speak in person you need to! The only thing about this book is if you have heard him talk about his anxiety like I did as a guest pastor at my church the sermon says almost everything in the book.