Fierce Faith
A Woman's Guide to Fighting Fear, Wrestling Worry, and Overcoming Anxiety
- Christian Living
- Publisher: Zondervan
- Published: 2018
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Publisher's Description
Stop the Cycle Of Worry and Stress. Podcaster and bestselling author of The Year of Living Happy Alli Worthington knows all about the ways a woman can be hard on herself. She shares her own fear struggles with humor and honesty—real strategies, biblical truths, and woman-to-woman encouragement for coping with life's big fears and little everyday worries. Sometimes Jesus's call to "fear not" seems like the hardest instruction to follow. Some days you faultlessly juggle everything that is your life—kids, husband, house, job, church, friendships, school, pets, appointments, and on and on. Other days the very thought of which ball you're going to drop makes your anxiety level unmanageable. You're afraid you're forgetting something. And you are: God's advice to fear not. Alli uses biblical wisdom and practical insight to help you: Identify fear-based thinking. Overcome the big and little worries in life. Learn a simple trick to stop the anxiety spiral. Live a more confident, less worried life. Grab a cup of coffee and sit down for some encouragement from a friend. Alli's no-nonsense, wise advice will lighten your heart and help you cut through the daily clutter of fear and worry to reconnect with your own fierce faith.
Endorsements (13)
“When we come up against fear and anxiety, I am so grateful we have the truth of God’s Word as our powerful weapon to combat it. In Fierce Faith, Alli not only reminds us that through Jesus Christ we are already victorious over our fear and anxiety, but she also provides practical steps that will equip us to take hold of that promise and activate it in our own lives.”
“I adore Alli, a fiery spirit and mother of five boys. Her authentic spirit bleeds through in Fierce Faith as she powerfully translates what it looks like to go to battle with fear, worry, and anxiety and come out victorious. A must read for those ready to take up arms and fight for freedom.”
“So many aspects of our daily lives as women breed perfect opportunities for fear to creep in, anxiety to take hold, or worry to wrestle us to the ground. We dread the future, get all worked up from the pressures of the present, or grow gravely concerned that our past mistakes will haunt us forever. If this describes you, Alli Worthington is about to give you a wonderful gift. Fierce Faith is a helpful tool that will empower you to replace the lies of Satan with the truth of God’s Word, transforming you from worrier to warrior as you do.”
“Alli uses humor and storytelling to make us all feel as though we’re not alone in this battle against fear in our lives. Her step-by-step approach to fighting fear is one that you will find helpful no matter how big or small your worries are!”
“Fierce Faith is a timely word to an anxiety-ridden culture. We want to present that we have it all together, yet in truth our fears tear us apart. Alli gets it, and she gets you. In Fierce Faith, Alli writes with warmth, compassion, and honesty. But because Alli knows what fear can do, she is not messing around either. She roots us in truth and gives us practical wisdom and tools to live in freedom and courage. When it’s time to face the fears that have held you back, you’ll need to be fierce. I highly recommend that you take up Fierce Faith as one of your companions.”
“steps as well as physical ones.” I knew Alli was an incredible leader and a super-wise gal, but after reading that line I pulled out my pens and highlighters and set my intentions on devouring this book as quickly as possible. I’m so thankful for women like her, giving us the actual tools we need to do battle. This book is one of those incredibly helpful ones that will not disappoint.”
“I couldn’t help but cheer out loud as I read these practical and powerful pages! Fierce Faith will fire you up about living God’s truth and free you to flourish right where you are. Move over, fear—a generation of women is about to step out with fierce faith!”
“Fierce Faith is a humorous, challenging, and yet hopeful guide to wrestling some of our deepest and most personal issues: fear, worry, and anxiety. In typical Alli Worthington style, you’ll feel like you’re having a personal conversation with a friend who knows you well and is comfortable enough to challenge you to learn, grow, and find God in your most vulnerable moments.”
“As a woman who’s struggled with fear and anxiety most of my life, Alli’s words are both a much-needed comfort and a battle cry. She speaks with the voice of an encouraging friend as well as the wisdom and strength of a warrior who wants all of us to be free.”
“I love how Alli has created not only a battle plan, but a manual on how to fight fear. Whether real fears or imaginary fears, I feel like I have actionable steps to move forward even if I’m afraid. I’ve realized that “breaking busy” has allowed me to have “fierce faith”! If you need an action plan for your battle plan, this is your book!”
“The more I speak with Christian women, the more I learn how common feelings of fear, worry, and anxiety are among us. Alli’s book Fierce Faith has never been more needed by the body of Christ. Offering practical strategies and releasing sound scriptural truth, this isn’t a “pray more and you’ll feel better” book. This is a real plan of action to overcome fear for anyone ready to live free.”
“Fierce Faith is exactly what it claims to be—a trustworthy guide written by a natural teacher. With a voice of poise and compassion, Alli takes you by the hand and guides you into the fear you’re facing, teaching you how to debunk it with the power of God on your side. This is a book to keep on the bookshelf for the long haul, returning to the wisdom contained in the pages throughout different seasons of your life.”
“deepest, darkest fears so that the rest of us can recognize our own. In Fierce Faith, Alli does this courageous work, naming our fears and providing practical steps to fight them. Packed with truth, this book will not only help you take down your fears, but it will help you feel normal, understood, and empowered for the fight.”
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