God, Can We Chat?
A Daringly Honest Guide to Growing Closer to God, One Doubt at a Time
About
When we find ourselves at the crossroads of doubt and faith, distant from God and worried our faith is slipping away, it's hard to know where to turn.
Some books tell you why your faith still holds true, and despite your growing unease, they insist you hold on to and even find certainty in what you've been taught. This isn't one of those books. Yes, our questions hold power. But rather than destroying or weakening our faith, they build and strengthen it--one honest chat at a time.
God, Can We Chat? invites you to take Jesus at his word when he calls you to come as you are right now--a doubting believer or perhaps even a believing doubter--to experience the intimacy and rest your soul craves in the midst of fear, doubt, anger, or confusion. Rather than attempting to answer all your questions or settle ongoing theological debates, author Niki Hardy helps you see doubts not as the end of your faith but as the beginning of an honest and fearless relationship with God--the one who is not threatened by our questions and who calls us not to unwavering belief but unrelenting love.
Endorsements
"Niki connects faith and doubt as she invites you into her journey with tender rawness and vulnerability. You will leave this book challenged to work through your existing struggles while resting in the peace and love of your ever-present Savior."
Rebekah Lyons, bestselling author and national speaker
"Niki reframes doubt from a fearful warning sign to a by-product of a true relationship. This book is timely, actionable, and a welcome relief."
Myquillyn Smith, New York Times bestselling author of Welcome Home and House Rules
"This book is, in a word, brilliant. It's the book I wish I'd had when I was a teen, first questioning my faith. It's the book I wish I'd had in my early twenties, when I was no longer convinced of God's existence. And it's the book I need today, even as a sold-out follower of Jesus. I no longer doubt his existence, but I still have plenty of questions for God. I'm guessing you do too. Whether you are a lifelong believer, a seeker of truth, or someone questioning the very foundation of your faith, this book offers you a safe place to be curious--and a reassuring reminder that you are not alone."
Jennifer Dukes Lee, author of Stuff I'd Only Tell God, Growing Slow, and It's All Under Control
"I want to press this book into the hands of everyone I love! In her winsome, practical, and empowering book, Niki Hardy reminds us that God is a safe place to land with our questions. As you read, you will feel your shoulders relax as God, Can We Chat? reframes our questions as an avenue of intimacy with God rather than a barrier. This book left me more in love with Jesus and more emboldened to come to him with questions I carry in my heart. Thank you, Niki, for penning this important message!"
Nicole Zasowski, licensed marriage and family therapist and author of What If It's Wonderful?
"A must-read! For every one of us who has felt like there has to be more to this faith than simply checking boxes, a raging case of good-girl syndrome, and never once questioning anything, . . . Niki Hardy is the wilderness guide we've been waiting for. If you're tired of pretending like you don't have doubts, that the strength of your faith is somehow measured by your refusal to ever once raise your hand and ask hard questions, THIS book is for you. Niki's words--equal parts hilarious best friend and wise observer--have a way of taking you by the hand and inviting you to dig in a little deeper, to look closer, to see what you didn't see before. I cried actual tears of relief as I inhaled the pages of God, Can We Chat? If you are finding yourself at a place in life where you have more questions than answers, I know you will too!"
Mary Marantz, bestselling author of Dirt and Underestimated and host of The Mary Marantz Show
"I had the privilege of spending time with Niki in person, and it was clear from the start that she is a genuine Christ-follower--real, honest, and a friend you can trust. God, Can We Chat? captures that same warmth and authenticity. Within these pages, you'll find a safe space where you're understood and gently guided toward truth, often with a touch of humor. You're going to love this book!"
Monica Swanson, author of Raising Amazing and podcast host
"Doubt grows in the dark and in quiet, but what if we brought our questions into the light? God, Can We Chat? gives us a new approach to familiar doubts. In Niki you will find an instant friend who vulnerably shares her questions and personal doubts along with how she learned to lean into them rather than away from them. With a brilliant conversational voice, Niki will lead you on your own unique journey, while highlighting many heroes of the faith who themselves often doubted too. Whether questions are percolating, you're doubting in secret, or you find yourself entirely lost, Niki will walk alongside you, shining a light toward a good God who is with you and waiting for you, questions and all."
Trina McNeilly, author of Unclutter Your Soul and La La Lovely
"In God, Can We Chat?, Niki Hardy gives us safe space to ask life's most important questions. With her unique wit and wisdom, she provides a three-part framework to normalize doubt, encourage exploration, and ultimately develop our own understanding of faith. Whether you are a believer or skeptic, disciple or doubter, this book is essential reading for growing your relationship with God."
Kathy Izard, author of Trust the Whisper, The Hundred Story Home, and The Last Ordinary Hour
The Author
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© Patrice Hinnant Niki Hardy
Niki Hardy is the author of the Audi Award-nominated Breathe Again and One-Minute Prayers for Women with Cancer, and has been featured on the Hallmark Channel, Life Today, and Premier Radio. Having left corporate life, been to seminary,...
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