Stand Up, Stand Strong
A Call to Bold Faith in a Confused Culture
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You were made for this moment
The way of Christ is countercultural. It doesn't go with the flow, compromise on truth, or stay silent in the face of injustice--so neither can we. No matter how young or old we are, or how much or how little influence we think we have, God calls us to boldly engage our upside-down culture with the clarity of His truth.
With powerful examples from Scripture and stories from culture changers today and through the centuries, Sara Barratt equips you to live with a biblical worldview, approach today's hot-button issues with godly wisdom, and influence your generation for the glory of God. Tackling tough topics like sexuality, addiction, identity, media, and much more, Sara offers practical ways to stay rooted in God's truth while engaging culture with the redemptive story of the gospel--no matter the cost.
"An extraordinary book. Sara Barratt clearly understands the appealing but deceptive cultural values that confuse and derail countless believers, who, apart from learning to think critically, will likely abandon their faith. Sara writes with rare wisdom and insight."--Randy Alcorn, author of Heaven, If God Is Good, and Deception
"A clarion call for students today to live out the worldview of Jesus in a countercultural fashion. Sara offers a bold challenge to this generation, and she equips them with the tools to do so. I highly recommend it."--Sean McDowell, PhD, professor at Biola University, speaker, and author of Chasing Love
Endorsements
"Stand Up, Stand Strong is an extraordinary book. Sara Barratt clearly understands the appealing but deceptive cultural values that confuse and derail countless believers, who, apart from learning to think critically, will likely abandon their faith. Sara is immersed in a biblical worldview that permeates everything she says. She writes with rare wisdom and insight. Often I read books that don't quite live up to what they could have been. This one actually does. I highly recommend it for young people everywhere. Older believers could benefit just as much. This is a terrific book for families, groups, and churches to discuss together!"
Randy Alcorn, author of Heaven, If God is Good, and Deception
"Stand Up, Stand Strong is a clarion call for students today to live out the worldview of Jesus in a countercultural fashion. Sara offers a bold challenge to this generation, and she equips them with the tools to do so. I highly recommend it."
Sean McDowell, PhD, professor at Biola University, speaker, and author of Chasing Love
"In Stand Up, Stand Strong, clear and biblically grounded cultural analysis is joined with a compelling and Christ-centered call to action. While this moment is full of challenge, Christians are called to speak and act with conviction and compassion. Highly recommended!"
John Stonestreet, president of the Colson Center and coauthor of A Practical Guide to Culture
"In a time when many young adults feel paralyzed by anxiety and uncertainty, Sara Barratt shows the way to hope and courage. Gen Z is ready to rise, and Stand Up, Stand Strong shows them how to do it. Desperately needed and timely."
Jeff Myers, PhD, president of Summit Ministries
"Sara Barratt is a fresh and needed voice in the church. In Stand Up, Stand Strong she addresses issues critical to this generation with a calm, clear, and compassionate voice. If you've got young people in your life (whether Christians or not), get this incredibly timely resource!"
J. Warner Wallace, Dateline featured cold-case detective, senior fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, and author of Person of Interest
"In Stand Up, Stand Strong Sara offers vital answers to some of life's most critical issues. I value and appreciate Sara's grasp of the challenges young people face and the meticulous care she takes to equip them to know and live out God's truth. A must-read for any Christian struggling to communicate what they believe in a secularized and sexualized culture."
Jason Jimenez, founder of STAND STRONG Ministries and bestselling author of Challenging Conversations
"In Stand Up, Stand Strong Sara Barratt thinks deeply through some of the toughest issues of our day. She offers her readers a biblical lens through which to view this cultural moment--a lens that is shaped not only by truth, but also by grace. Both reason and humility are on these pages. I love that Sara is willing to go here and would love to see more Christians do the same."
Jen Oshman, author of Enough about Me and Cultural Counterfeits and podcaster, All Things
The Author
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Kendall-Lore Kloostra Sara Barratt
Sara Barratt is managing editor for TheRebelution.com, a growing online platform that reaches more than half a million Christian teens, parents, and youth workers each year. She's a frequent speaker on topics, including using your teen years for Christ,...
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