That's Just Not True
How to Replace the Lies You Didn’t Know You Believed with God’s Unchanging Truth
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Are you feeling burned out by hustle culture? Weighed down by expectations? Stuck in indecision? Overwhelmed by, well, practically everything? It's not just you. A generation of Christian women are caught between being told they can and should "have it all" and an inner terror that, with one wrong move, it will all come crumbling down. Erica Ligenza Gwynn has lived in the constant tension of being told she is too much yet never enough. After too many uncomfortable years, she finally discovered the key to living free: recognizing and rejecting worldly lies and replacing them with God's truth.
In That's Just Not True, she shows you a better path forward through the noise. This book is an anthem for true freedom, helping you spot lies you didn't even know you believed or that the world sells as "empowering" even though they leave you feeling empty. Lies like
· If I'm not hustling, I'm lazy
· It's happening for everyone but me
· I am enough
· I will never be given anything I can't handle
· My feelings are my truth
· I'm in control and can "manifest" my dream life
· I'm too messy/broken/damaged to be loved
· and more
Begin replacing those lies with God's truth today and find wild freedom in living out your God-given callings with authenticity, purpose, and joy.
Endorsements
"That's Just Not True is the anthem we've been desperately waiting for! An invitation to stop chasing all the lies that promise us MORE and show up honestly for the messy, muddy, beautiful life right in front of us. Erica's words--equal parts big-sister energy and the kind of hard-won warmth, wit, and wisdom that cannot be rushed--remind us that we have good work we were put here to do. And it has absolutely nothing to do with winning the world's approval. Honestly, I needed this book twenty years ago! The world is a better place because Erica is in it."
Mary Marantz, bestselling author of Underestimated and host of The Mary Marantz Show
"Erica's writing feels like a conversation with a dear friend over coffee--warm, honest, and full of wisdom. With passion and hope, Erica confronts the lies we so often believe and points us back to God's unwavering faithfulness and goodness. This book is truly a gift to all who read it. If I had a daughter, I'd be reading this book with her!"
Tanner Olson, author, spoken-word poet, and speaker
"We live in a world that constantly feeds us lies--about our worth, our purpose, and even our faith. Without realizing it, we start believing these falsehoods, shaping our lives around them, and feeling trapped by fear, insecurity, and doubt. But That's Just Not True is the book we need right now. Erica powerfully uncovers the lies we've unknowingly embraced and replaces them with the unshakable truth of God's Word. This book is a breath of fresh air, full of wisdom, encouragement, and freedom. If you've ever wrestled with feeling 'not enough' or wondered if you'll ever break free from the weight of deception, this book will be your guide to lasting transformation. I can't recommend it enough!"
Hope Reagan Harris, author, podcast host, and founder of the Purpose Doesn't Pause movement
"What a breath of fresh air! By the end of page one, Erica has already become a deeply relatable, wise, and trusted friend. She takes you by the hand, and while making you laugh (and tear up a little), she systematically frees you from unhelpful platitudes, half-truths, and flat-out lies that have kept you stuck for years."
Stephanie May Wilson, author of Create a Life You Love and host of the Girls Night podcast
"Reading That's Just Not True feels like sitting down with your wisest, wittiest best friend, who also happens to know exactly what lies you're still believing--and how to help you finally break up with them. Erica's words are both a mirror and a megaphone: reflective, affirming, and powerfully loud in all the right ways. This book is a pep talk for the woman who's tired of shrinking and ready to step into truth--with sass, strength, and a whole lot of joy!"
Rachel Awtrey, author of Love Your Life (Even When You Don't Like It All the Time) and podcast host of Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey
"As you read That's Just Not True, you'll envision Erica pulling out a chair, patting the cushion, sliding a chocolate croissant your way, and inviting you into some real talk (with plenty of laughs and a few tissues thrown in). A witty and engaging writer, Erica isn't just telling us what to do--she's the real deal. She's lived this book out and longs for other women to experience the freedom she's finding. I wish I had read this book in my twenties! I'm grabbing copies for my young adult daughters, as well as suggesting it to the young singles and mamas in my Bible study. I highly recommend That's Just Not True to anyone who's sick of believing the lies and longs to step into freedom and abundance."
Laura L. Smith, speaker, podcaster, and author of fifteen books, including Brave Woman, Mighty God and The Urgency of Slowing Down
"With wisdom, wit, and a refreshingly real voice, Erica speaks directly to the lies so many of us have absorbed without even realizing it. This book is for every person who's ever felt exhausted by the pressure to be enough, do enough, or hold it all together, and it will serve as a lifeline for anyone who's tired of trying to be everything and ready to live anchored in what's actually true."
Ian Simkins, lead pastor at The Bridge Church
"With so much noise and confusion in our world, we could all use help identifying the lies we have internalized (some without even knowing it!) and redirecting our focus to the truth of the gospel. Erica does exactly this with both approachability and humor. If you are walking through a challenging season, or perhaps just wondering why life isn't working out the way you thought it would, this book will gently walk you back into the life-giving truth that sets us free."
Whitney Lowe, author and founder of Scribble Devos
The Author
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Maryann Ligenza Erica Ligenza Gwynn
Erica Ligenza Gwynn is an author, podcaster, coach, speaker, and content creator. She's the founder of Coming Up Roses, an online community rooted in the belief that while not everything in life is pretty, and every rose has its thorn, we can still honor our...
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