To Rebehold the Stars
Reimagining Faith and Formation After Deconstruction
- Christian Living
- Publisher: Eerdmans
- Published: 2026
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Publisher's Description
A creative guide to reengaging with faith In this beautifully written book, Tiffany Yecke Brooks helps readers find their way forward after faith deconstruction. She likens the process to Dante’s ascent from the underworld: when he emerges from the depths, he steps out into an expansive space where he can “rebehold the stars.” Encountering God anew is at the heart of Brooks’s approach to faith formation after deconstruction. She teaches readers how to enliven their religious vocabulary, cultivate fresh spiritual practices, recognize holiness in unexpected places, find new faith communities, and more. Fans of Brooks’s earlier examinations of faith— Gaslighted by God and Holy Ghosted —will welcome this newest addition to her writing on the topic. Designed for both individual and group study, To Rebehold the Stars guides readers through a wide variety of exercises, practices, and disciplines to help illuminate this essential stage of the journey out of deconstruction and into a more vibrant, authentic life of faith. The book is enriched by Brooks’s passion for writing and literature, as evidenced in her lively discussions of language and apt use of literary examples. For readers yearning for creative approaches to faith reconstruction, To Rebehold the Stars points the way toward new and deeply meaningful encounters with God.
Endorsements (14)
“Do you need hope that reconstruction is possible after deconstruction? Tiffany Yecke Brooks attests that this deeply spiritual journey is not only possible, but beautiful. Her book is highly practical, participatory, and expertly written. I recommend it for all who seek to grow deeper in their relationship with God.”
“During the course of my career as a New Testament professor, students have accused me of ‘stealing’ their Jesus as I teach them to read our biblical text with critical eyes. Now I have a book to recommend where we all can redefine, reimagine, and reconstruct new language around the faith of Jesus and his example of what it means to walk the faith as modeled in the New Testament. Kudos to Tiffany Yecke Brooks for her bold endeavor that grants permission to dream big in our language of faith.”
“Too long the church has trafficked in fear, certainty, and control. Tiffany Yecke Brooks dares to call us back to wonder, to holy imagination, to the God who waits beyond the ruins of dead tradition. To Rebehold the Stars is a prophetic witness: resurrection not as theory but as lived reality for all who are willing to lift their eyes towards beauty after the dark night.”
“Tiffany Yecke Brooks’s book To Rebehold the Stars is an excellent companion for those going through a spiritual deconstruction and reconstruction process. She does not offer prescriptive pat answers but allows readers to engage in theological conversations and discover spiritual models that are unique to their lived experiences. Utilizing a touch of humor along with practical theology, biblical interpretation, history, and literary examples, this book helps readers find a new way forward.”
“The ancient psalmist considered human identity and relationship with God in light of the stars. So what happens to our identity and relationship when our understanding of the stars changes? Could an infinite, eternal God meet with ancient nomads under the stars in forms and vocabularies they could comprehend, and then meet with us today in ways that breathe life into our souls as well? In To Rebehold the Stars, Tiffany Yecke Brooks walks with those of us who still ache to be surprised with wonder in a way that feels true to who we are and that fosters curiosity, courage, and kindness to ourselves and our neighbors.”
“With equal parts theological depth and disarming humor, Tiffany Yecke Brooks invites us into a faith that’s spacious enough to hold wonder and nuance. Instead of shallow answers or rigid rules, To Rebehold the Stars offers a thoughtful reframing of themes we’ve often seen weaponized, like discipline, forgiveness, and truth, and shows how they can actually call us toward greater freedom and integrity. For those rebuilding from the ashes of toxic religion, To Rebehold the Stars offers both permission to question everything and the courage to believe again.”
“Tiffany Yecke Brooks has proven again that she is a faithful guide to those seeking to recenter their faith on Jesus. Through a deft reading of the Christian story, she helps us reclaim large concepts like sin, forgiveness, righteousness, and salvation—concepts that are electric when explored afresh. She points to a way of wholeness where our full selves can explore questions, relish mystery, participate in faith communities, and rest in the love of God.”
“Like one emerging from Dante’s Inferno to ‘rebehold the stars’ and see the world anew, Tiffany Yecke Brooks is a guide for those who seek to renew their relationship with God, others, and themselves. From renaming and reimagining in wonder to revisioning forgiveness and reengaging community, Brooks serves as a spiritual therapist who offers concrete practices, healthy theology, and communal discernment for those who want to wrestle once again with the meaning of faith in God. This is the book I will give to friends and family who find deconstruction empty and want to find God again.”
“Tiffany Yecke Brooks approaches the reconstruction of authentic faith with honesty, integrity, and a touch of humor. She is a fellow faith traveler who is refreshingly honest about the messy parts of religion, belief, church, and life. Whether you are in the midst of faith deconstruction, rebuilding, or simply curious about embracing your faith as truly your own, To Rebehold the Stars will be an excellent companion and confidant for your journey.”
“Because the path of faith deconstruction can feel so lonely and confusing, we need wise guides along the way to remind us we’re not alone and help us reimagine what could be. In To Rebehold the Stars, Tiffany Yecke Brooks offers not only deep wisdom but a solid and supportive framework built on tangible practices, honest reflections, expanded theological constructs, and most of all the kind of vulnerability and hope so many are searching for.”
“Faith reconstruction is not easy, but this book, written by a gentle yet courageous soul, carefully stokes the dying fire of hope through tender ministrations of soul care in order to lay the groundwork for re-formation. If you have experienced the sorrow that lingers during the night yet you desire the joy that comes with the morning, then I invite you to settle in and rebehold the stars.”
“The thing about your faith falling apart is that it happens without you meaning for it to. The thing about theological rehabilitation is that it only happens if you gird up your loins and get to work. Tiffany Yecke Brooks has done that work, and she’s ready to help you do it too, with thoughtful attention to the complexity of surrendering to the mystery of God. So get on up, dust yourself off, and seek the Lord. You’ve got a good guide here.”
“To Rebehold the Stars invites readers to make courageous choices about their faith, even when the pressure to conform to someone else’s version of Christianity feels overwhelming. Once again, Tiffany Yecke Brooks offers a gentle and grounded guide for those ready to embrace a more vibrant, deliberate, and deeply rooted faith. I highly recommend this book for people who are tired of being told what not to believe and are ready to decide what they actually do.”
“In To Rebehold the Stars, Tiffany Yecke Brooks has handed you a comprehensive and practical guide to rebuilding your faith after leaving the nightmare of high-control religion. Adept and wise, she paves a healthy path that helps you reconnect to your real self and focus on a God of wonder and love rather than religious certainty and punishment. Chock full of historical and biblical insights, plus spiritual tools and practices you can utilize, this book will help you heal.”
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