Stand Up, Stand Strong

“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

“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

“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

“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

“Sara Barratt wants to start a riot. An uproar. A disturbance for Jesus. Unlike some teenagers who want to disrupt and destroy, she wants to bravely build. With Love Riot, she is calling apathetic bystanders around the church to become wholehearted followers of Christ. She is actively driving and motivating her generation to live with reckless abandon because of God’s great love. Undoubtedly, when you read, you will be captivated by her unrestrained outburst of irresistible faith.”

Kyle Idleman

“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

“God is at work among my generation. There’s no denying that, especially after reading Love Riot. In this passionate plea to fellow teenagers, Sara calls us to join her in rebelling against spiritual apathy and choosing instead to wholeheartedly follow Jesus, no matter the cost. This book will challenge you, encourage you, and ignite your pursuit of Christ. I highly recommend it!”

Jaquelle Crowe Ferris

“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 carry it out. I highly recommend it.”

Sean McDowell

“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