Confessions of a Crappy Christian: Real-Life Talk about All the Things Christians Aren’t Sure We’re Supposed to Say--and Why They Matter to God

Written by Blake Guichet and Jennifer Allwood

Narrated by Blake Guichet and Jennifer Allwood

Why does it so often feel like Christians can’t talk about the real, hard stuff in life? We know our lives should reflect Jesus; what He did and said, and how He interacted with others. But if we’re being honest, there are days when we face tough, confusing things that can make us feel, well, very not like Jesus. As our culture moves further from truth and grace, Christians are burned-out, isolated, and unsure of where to turn for sound biblical advice that applies to their everyday struggles. If you’ve ever felt this way or wished someone would talk about things like forgiveness, mental health, broken friendships, redirected dreams, sex, facts versus feelings, church hurt, rest, weakness, healing, and more in honest, down-to-earth terms while sticking to what Scripture has to say about them, you’ve come to the right place. Confessions of a Crappy Christian is for you if you

• have ever thought you’re too messed up for church
• feel exhausted and alone in your struggles
• think you need to complete a checklist before God will love you
• need a friend who cares about you too much to let you stay stuck

With honesty and vulnerability, Blake Guichet, host of the popular podcast Confessions of a Crappy Christian, helps us embrace the truth that we can’t do it all perfectly and gives us the wisdom, guidance, and hope to move from “crappy” Christian into a freer and fuller walk with Christ.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
• Release date: Oct 11, 2022
• ISBN: 9781496477095

Reviews for Confessions of a Crappy Christian

[Alyssa Hurlbert · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I felt like this book was written for me. I was feeling distant from God for the better part of the last year, and this helped me realize the grace God has already bestowed on me, and that He is waiting for me to seek Him, with open arms.

Every millennial Christian who grew up in purity culture or legalistic Christianity needs to listen to or read this book. She talks about trauma, healing, coming back to Christ, purity culture of the 2000s, friendships and friendship breakups, forgiveness, confidence in who God made us to be, and totally reframes the Proverbs 31 woman. And so much more. Written by an unapologetic woman around my age, every chapter made me feel less alone and so inspired to live for Jesus again.

Inspiring book, I can’t wait to recommend it to my friends.

[Emily Strawn · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Down to earth truth. Blake is real and relatable. She truly practices what she preaches and speaks truth in love.

[Dan Gilbert · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

The book title of this book is kind of over sansationalised, which I wasn't surprised at, but neither does it really tackle struggles with the Christian faith or talk about things which are necessarily taboo. There are some good points raised around different topics but it ultimately feels like conservative evangelicalism, repackaged for the Instagram generation with added clickbait appeal. The book dabbles with exploration and questioning of church teachings on certain things but concludes with a call to accepting biblical truth, something which is the basis of all the things she is beginning to challenge, which leaves you feeling a little confused. That said the book evidently isn't aimed at my demographic, so I probably shouldn't complain. We are all on our own journeys though and I appreciated Blake sharing her story and experiences and is a good place to start for those who are questioning their faith.

[LaTasha Green · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Amazing. Downright Awesome. A much read for all crappy Christians. Amen!

[Novella Cruce · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

An authentic view of Christianity for those who refuse to wear a mask or live behind a facade.