David Hayward

Deconstructing Your Faith without Losing Yourself

Counseling, Grief & Mental Health

Foreword

(wrote the foreword)

Faithfully Dissident Daughters

Women

“Chelsea offers a courageous invitation to faithful dissent. Challenging the patriarchal structures that have silenced women, she reimagines Christian faith as a place where women can actually reclaim their voices, embrace their truest selves, and belong without compromise.”

Out of Focus

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Reading Amber’s accounts of her first love, coming out to her parents, and her struggle with health issues—no doubt partially caused by the stress of living with rejection—should move one to empathy. But what deeply impresses me about Amber’s story is the important role I think it will play in the rising tide of LGBTQ+ awareness for the world, including, hopefully, the church.”

Practicing

Christian Living

“Kathy Escobar’s book is a welcomed work, especially now when so many good people are overwhelmed with bad things happening in the world. Kathy’s concern for seeing healthy values translated into effective action is evident not only in her own life but also in the lives of the communities she’s associated with. Each chapter is so deep, informative, and helpful. But at the end of each chapter, she helps us render it into everyday living. What a great resource for personal transformation, community development, and world change!”

Raising Kids beyond the Binary

Marriage, Family & Relationships

“When I think someone wants or needs to be enlightened about the trans reality, I will recommend this book. Part memoir, part storytelling, and part instruction, this book both enlightens and inspires. I also believe it will change hearts and minds and help us all envision and create a more intelligent, inclusive, and compassionate world. Plus, we meet Jamie's trans daughter, the Mighty Rebekah, and read her own words about her experience and her vision for humanity. I'm so happy this book exists. What a resource!”

The Woman They Wanted

History & Biography

“The title says it all: The Woman They Wanted. This book is a must-read for anyone wanting to understand and get a glimpse into the life of women in the church, and especially those who are married to the leadership. I couldn't put it down because Shannon's story is so honestly and poetically written as she shares how she had to be what they wanted rather than who she actually is.”