Blessed Are the Misfits: Great News for Believers who are Introverts, Spiritual Strugglers, or Just Feel Like They're Missing Something

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About this eBook

If you've ever felt like you don't fit into American church culture... Brant Hansen has been there, too. Join Hansen as he explores modern Christianity, the beauty of being different, and the astonishing goodness of God.

American church culture can feel designed for extroverted, emotional people -- so what does that mean for the rest of us? Brant Hansen gets it. Introverted, a natural skeptic, and an "Aspie," he often wondered how, even if, he fit into the Kingdom of God.

But the good news is that the Good News is for all. Maybe "spiritual" doesn't always look like we expect. And maybe those of us whose lives aren't full of amazing or emotional spiritual stories, or those of us who struggle to be social, confident, or happy -- "misfits," really -- have a beautiful place in God's kingdom too.

In his trademark dry, self-effacing humor, Brant addresses questions like:

  • If I don't relate to God as emotionally or feel His presence as intensely, is there something wrong with me?
  • What if I'm not good at talking to people about my faith -- or not good at talking to people at all?
  • What if I'm terrible at praying and even struggle to want to pray?
  • If I struggle with depression, does that mean I've failed spiritually?

For anyone who has felt left out, anyone who has gone through the motions, or anyone who feels like they have more questions than answers, Blessed Are the Misfits is a breath of fresh air.

Praise for Blessed are the Misfits:

"This book is for those who feel disconnected, lonely, or spiritually dry. Brant's writing is honest, quirky, funny, and downright therapeutic. I can think of no one I'd rather have sit down with me and say, "You know what? It's okay to be you.'"

--Benjamin C. Warf, MD, Professor of Neurosurgery, Harvard Medical School

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5.0
18 reviews
Mary Wireman
28 November 2017
Everyone should read this book! If you have never heard God's voice you are not alone and there is nothing wrong with you! Maybe you don't understand church culture and you try to fit in, but still don't get 'it'... This book is for you! Brant explains how GOD still has a place for YOU. This book will have you laughing one minute, saying "Yes! I am not alone!" the next, and even tearing up in some parts. This book offers hope, acceptance, honesty, and forgiveness. Brant leaves himself very vulnerable in this book and it helps for a person like me because I can then say "Me too!". It gave me hope because I truly thought I was the only one that didn't fit in. I felt like a weight was lifted off of me. Truly one of the best books I have ever read.
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Dan P.
2 December 2017
While reading this book I had so many "me too" moments. Brant points out that there are a lot of people who feel left out or just don't seem to get church culture. I do go to a large church and I have some good friends, but I still felt like a bit of an outsider. After reading this book, my perspective changed and I started looking for other people that felt like I do. I was surprised to find that I've already made connections more people than I expected to. You may not be able to say "me too" to every chapter in this book, but I would be willing to bet that you know or will know someone who can say "me too" to those chapters. This book will help you, and it may help you welcome someone who needs to know they are also not alone.
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Ken G
25 August 2018
Blessed are we misfits, for this misfit and his words. Can't say thanks enough for opening the Bible up to so many people.
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About the author

Brant Hansen is a nationally syndicated radio host and podcaster of The Brant and Sherri Oddcast. He works with CURE International, a worldwide network of hospitals that brings life-changing medical care and the good news of God’s love to children with treatable conditions. Brant lives in South Florida with his wife, Carolyn. You can find out more about the amazing work of CURE at cure.org, and you can follow Brant at Brant Hansen Page on Facebook, and @branthansen on Instagram and Twitter.

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