{"product_id":"slow-theology-eight-practices-for-resilient-faith-in-a-turbulent-world-paperback","title":"Slow Theology: Eight Practices for Resilient Faith in a Turbulent World - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eA. J. Swoboda\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNijay K. Gupta\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGlenn Packiam\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy slowing down is the secret to spiritual strength\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn our fast-paced world of outrageous headlines and knee-jerk reactions, we struggle to hear God's voice amid the noise. Despite constant connectivity, our lives lack true spiritual connection and depth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA. J. Swoboda and Nijay Gupta offer a practical theology guide for building resilient faith through Christian discipleship. Addressing spiritual deconstruction and doubt with honesty, they show how to fortify your faith against cultural challenges through eight transformative spiritual practices, including\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e● taking your time in prayer and Bible study, \u003cbr\u003e● building patience for your spiritual journey and faith formation, \u003cbr\u003e● slowing down your thinking and decision-making process, \u003cbr\u003e● finding peace with unanswered questions rather than demanding easy solutions, and\u003cbr\u003e● facing spiritual difficulties head-on instead of avoiding them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Christian living book helps weary believers reconnect with God and neighbor through intentional spiritual growth. With a foreword by Glenn Packiam, it's perfect for devotional reading, small group study, or anyone seeking authentic faith formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHearing God's Voice in a Fast-Paced World\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOutrageous headlines grab our attention. Social media offers immediate satisfaction. Knee-jerk reactions reign supreme. And despite our constant connectivity, our lives increasingly lack true connection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this insightful book, A. J. Swoboda and Nijay Gupta offer eight everyday practices for slowing down amid the frenetic pace of life. These practices help us fortify our faith and discern God's voice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This book is a breath of fresh air. Whether you are skeptical about Christianity or exhausted with theological bickering, A. J. and Nijay present a vision of Christian theology that just might inspire you to greater study of and relationship with God.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eKaitlyn Schiess\u003c\/b\u003e, senior editor, Holy Post Media; author of \u003ci\u003eThe Ballot and the Bible\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A great invitation to slow down, breathe, and believe afresh.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eMichael F. Bird\u003c\/b\u003e, deputy principal, Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A. J. and Nijay are calm voices of leadership in a time of great chaos. \u003ci\u003eSlow Theology\u003c\/i\u003e will help you endure.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eHeather Thompson Day\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eWhat If I'm Wrong?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Swoboda and Gupta paint a beautiful, compelling, and deeply theological vision of living and walking with God at a pace that humanizes, nourishes, and leads to the flourishing of our souls.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eJon Tyson\u003c\/b\u003e, author and pastor of Church of the City New York (jontyson.org)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Every page pulses with grace, truth, and an unflinching belief in the God who never rushes but always redeems. I will be recommending this book to pastors, students, and weary saints everywhere.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eTara Beth Leach\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Great Morning Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA. J. Swoboda \u003c\/b\u003e(PhD, University of Birmingham) is associate professor of Bible and theology at Bushnell University in Eugene, Oregon. He is the author of several critically acclaimed books, including \u003ci\u003eSubversive Sabbath \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eAfter Doubt\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNijay K. Gupta \u003c\/b\u003e(PhD, University of Durham) is Julius R. Mantey Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary in Lisle, Illinois. He has written numerous books, including \u003ci\u003eTell Her Story \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eStrange Religion\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSwoboda and Gupta cohost the \u003ci\u003eSlow Theology \u003c\/i\u003epodcast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.61 x 5.54 x 8.48 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 23, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966612242733,"sku":"9781587436437","price":20.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/q8aHfeVVCD9781587436437.webp?v=1775534863","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/slow-theology-eight-practices-for-resilient-faith-in-a-turbulent-world-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}