{"product_id":"9781514008560_walking-through-deconstruction","title":"Walking Through Deconstruction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristianity Today\u003c\/i\u003e Book Awards--Apologetics and Evangelism, Award of Merit \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Gospel Coaltion Award of Merit--Christian Living \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHowever you define it, deconstruction is impossible todeny.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I'm deconstructing my faith.\" As any pastor can tell you, hearing these words is simply a regular feature of ministry these days. How we respond to those who are deconstructing will reveal the kind of church--and the kinds of Christians--we really are.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIan Harber knows the fear and grief of deconstruction firsthand. In \u003ci\u003eWalking Through Deconstruction\u003c\/i\u003e, he tells the story of his own process of deconstruction and reconstruction over more than ten years and exploreswhat is actually happening, both culturally and spiritually, when someone deconstructs their faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeconstruction doesn't happen in a vacuum; it is catalyzed by a comfortable society, cultural Christianity, compromised churches, and the compounding anxieties of life. But the Christian faith has better to offer. Harber lays out a vision for the kind of faith environment that can foster genuine reconstruction through healthy relationships, robust doctrine, healthy institutions, a better theology of suffering, and the peace of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWalking Through Deconstruction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etells the author's real life story of deconstruction and reconstruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprovides a clear definition of deconstruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eacknowledges theurgency of deconstruction while prioritizing patience and trust over fear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edescribes common contributing factors and phases of deconstruction, and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecasts a vision for healthy communities that help people hold onto faith.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWedesperately need healthy models of ministry to those who are deconstructing. Whether you're a pastor, parent, or friend of someone on this path, \u003ci\u003eWalking Through Deconstruction\u003c\/i\u003e offers hope for a renewed faith--stronger than it was before.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ian Harber","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40699221540913,"sku":"9781514008560","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/9926\/3793\/files\/9781514008560.jpg?v=1780471225","url":"https:\/\/bakerbookhouse.com\/products\/9781514008560_walking-through-deconstruction","provider":"Baker Book House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}