Slow Theology
Eight Practices for Resilient Faith in a Turbulent World
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Outrageous headlines grab our attention. Social media offers us immediate satisfaction. Knee-jerk reactions reign supreme. And despite our constant connectivity, our lives increasingly lack true connection. In this insightful volume, A. J. Swoboda and Nijay Gupta show us how to discern God's voice amid the noise of modern life.
Addressing deconstruction and doubt with honesty and humility, Swoboda and Gupta explore how we can fortify our faith to withstand the challenges of our culture. They offer readers everyday practices for slowing down amid the frenetic pace of life: Take your time making decisions. Don't settle for easy answers. Ponder mystery. Cultivate communal faith. Embrace the long road following Jesus.
Theologically rich and broadly approachable, Slow Theology will help those weary of today's turmoil reconnect with God and neighbor. The book includes a foreword by Glenn Packiam.
Contents
Foreword by Glenn Packiam
Introduction
1. Take Your Time: Learn to Linger with God
2. Embrace the Theological Journey: Take the Long View of Faith
3. Think Slowly: Applying Sabbath to Our Theology
4. Ponder the Mysteries: Answers Aren't Always the Answer
5. Go to the Problems: Challenge Yourself to Not Run from the Difficulties
6. Let Pain Be the Altar: Talking to God Through Our Difficulties
7. Believe Together: One Faith, One Body, and Communal Theology
8. Don't Ever Give Up: Those Who Make It to the End Will Win
Conclusion
Endorsements
"Swoboda and Gupta offer us a way to do theology that is slow in a 24/7 world, focused in a distracted age, thoughtful in judgmental places, and contemplative instead of taking the clickbait. They urge us to find rest in Christ from our worries and labors. A great invitation to slow down, breathe, and believe afresh."
Michael F. Bird, deputy principal, Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia
"This book reminded me that sometimes we will get to where we are going quicker if we are willing to slow down. A. J. and Nijay are calm voices of leadership in a time of great chaos. Slow Theology will help you endure."
Heather Thompson Day, author of What If I'm Wrong?
The Authors
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A. J. Swoboda
A. J. Swoboda (PhD, University of Birmingham) is assistant professor of Bible, theology, and world Christianity at Bushnell University. He also leads a doctor of ministry program around Christian formation and soul care at Friends University. He is the author...
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© Adam McGuffie Nijay K. Gupta
Nijay K. Gupta (PhD, Durham University) is Julius R. Mantey Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary. He is cohost of the Slow Theology podcast, founder of the popular Engaging Scripture (Substack), and author of numerous books, including...
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