This attitude-altering book invites Christians to cultivate boldness and humility in communicating gospel truth. By uncovering self-righteousness and spiritual arrogance, Talk the Walk by pastor and author Steve Brown shatters stereotypes and helps believers consider how they present the good news without watering it down.
The Christian faith is true, and while we may be right on issues of salvation and theology, we may miss the less articulated truths of humility, love, and forgiveness. We live in a culture that is increasingly hostile to Christians and their faith. Talk the Walk unpacks the call to "go out into the world" and share faith by being truthful and winsome. By helping men and women love others out of a deeper love in Christ the one who first loved us Talk the Walk helps Christians present the gospel clearly and with compassion.
Take a step back and look at others' perceptions. Explore the tools necessary to accomplish an attitude change of confidence and humility, repentance and truth. Share the message of Christ without distorting it. Speak confidently without being cold. By operating out of humble gratitude for the gospel, begin to talk the walk of Christian faith, reflecting the love and truth of Jesus.
"I have yet to figure out how to be confident enough to speak truth to people and yet humble enough to close my mouth when all I'm doing is showing off how smart I (foolishly) think I am. It's for this reason that I'm really thankful for this book. Steve is a wise and gentle pastor and he'll help you (as he has me) feel the pinch of truth while he pours in the gentle love of the Christ who knows you. Get this book. Your unbelieving friends will thank you."
Elyse M. Fitzpatrick, Author and speaker
"The believing and beloved community of God is polarized, fragmented, and often tediously self-righteous. It is not uncommon to bear the belligerence of a believer on a rant about the most recent political or scientific debate. Steve Brown's brilliant new book is a life-giving, irenic call to speak truth with the playful, kind ferocity of Jesus. Reading this book felt like taking a warm shower to rinse off the vitriol of ugly truthtellers and cleanse me of my own self-righteousness. This is a desperately needed book for a bitter and angry age."
Dan B. Allender, Professor of Counseling Psychology and Founding President, The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology; author of The Wounded Heart and The Healing Path
"Ours is an increasingly post-Christian culture. For decades, old norms have been giving way to a new cultural ethos. For Christians, this new landscape has been disorienting and, at times, even discouraging. All too often, we've been tempted to respond with sharp and shrill expressions of fear rather than compassionate faith. In this timely and necessary book, Steve Brown shares how to be right the right way. I loved it."
Kevin Labby, Senior Pastor, Willow Creek Presbyterian Church
"If ever there were a time to learn how to speak the truth in love, this is it. For those of us who may have never known how to best speak the truth to our non-Christian friends, Steve Brown instructs us to lace our words with kindness, gentleness, and self-control. Looking to communicate the truth of the gospel without being a pain in the neck? Talk the Walk will undoubtedly get you there. And as always, thanks, Dr. Brown. Christendom needs your talk and your walk."
Kendra Fletcher, Author of Lost & Found: Losing Religion, Finding Grace, and Leaving Legalism
"Steve Brown knows that grace and truth are always flip sides of the same coin. In this touching and accessible book, he reminds us that prayerful tears are the most powerful way to share the gospel. As someone deeply interested in asserting Truth in a world full of false alternatives, I would eagerly put Talk the Walk in the hand of someone seeking answers."
Andrew Petiprin, Author of Truth Matters: Knowing God and Yourself
"I'm raising children and regularly wish to stick my head in the sand about the state of the world today, but . . . I'm raising children, so I can't. The Church is in desperate need of good, real conversations about what it looks like to stand on truth without wavering and exude grace without apologizing. Talk the Walk is just such a conversation starter, and I am grateful for it."
Jenni Young, Homeschooling mother; former Key Life staff member; blogger at Key Life Network
"Steve Brown does it again! A master at teaching grace, Steve gives us permission to believe and say what we Christians know and feel at the core of our being: 'We're right about Jesus!' Then Steve shows us how to hold to the truth in love and what that really means. This is Jesus's way of living. Don't miss this book it is possible to be right without being insufferable!"
Pete Alwinson, Pastor Emeritus and executive director, FORGE
"Ive always appreciated Steve's ability to hold close to his convictions while simultaneously avoiding the need to police others' behavior. In our highly divided times, we need voices like Steve's to guide us through the complexity of holding onto Christian truth while communicating it with love, humility, and humor. That's a rare gift."
Matt Johnson, Author of Getting Jesus Wrong: Giving Up Spiritual Vitamins and Checklist Christianity
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The description intrigued me as I knew it would be dealing a lot with Christian attitudes and the way we present the Gospel to unbelievers. With each page I was challenged and it gave me greater perspective on how to navigate conversations that are based on Christian truth but to balance that with grace and understanding. I really enjoyed the author’s personal stories and his transparency with how he has failed and learned through many years of conversations. I think this book is a great asset to any believer and it will enlighten, encourage and challenge all on how to align the talk with our walk with Jesus.
