Out of the Embers: Faith After the Great Deconstruction
Book Club
Thursday February 9, 16, 23, & March 2, 2023
1:30pm ET OR 7:30pm ET - online
These days, it feels like the word “deconstruction” is everywhere. Perhaps you’ve seen it labelled online as being “trendy”. Maybe you’ve heard that it’s a dangerous and slippery slope that results in losing belief in God. Or maybe you’re not really sure what the term means at all.
Many sincere Jesus followers who’ve entered a time of critically analyzing their faith have found it to be a liberating experience, one that helped remove the barriers to following Jesus, leading to a more meaningful, fulfilling, and positive faith.
For others, the deconstruction process has felt more like getting caught in a terrifying storm that becomes a challenging and difficult process as they discover that some of their previously held beliefs may not be entirely accurate.
But what if the deconstruction process is essential to a thriving Christ-like faith that contributes to the blessing and flourishing of all? And what if you can ask hard questions and also engage in a process that helps faith in Christ become more resilient and adaptable, better able to withstand the challenges of an ever-changing world?
Whether you're curious about the process, are walking closely with those who are deconstructing, or find yourself asking difficult questions about your faith, you’re invited to join us for a four-week book study with Canadian theologian and author, Brad Jersak as we consider his book “Out of the Embers - Faith after the Great Deconstruction”
In "Out of the Embers," Brad delves into the topic of deconstruction, examining the ways in which our understanding of Christianity can be transformed and renewed through a process of questioning and dismantling our preconceptions, letting go of false or limiting beliefs, and encountering God in a new and transformative way.
Brad’s vulnerability and honesty in sharing his own journey of questioning and dismantling his beliefs allows readers to feel seen and understood in their own processes. He doesn't sugar-coat the challenges of deconstruction but instead offers a message of hope and resilience. Jersak's writing is both gentle and challenging, offering a safe space for readers to explore their doubts and uncertainties while also encouraging them to dig deeper and seek truth. The book is filled with wisdom, insight, and practical tools for navigating the complexities of faith and spirituality.
Brad will be joining us for the first session, helping us start off our journey, and will join us for a Q&A on the last week. Weeks two and three, we will be in community together, sharing our stories, wrestling with the book, and our own journeys of deconstruction.
Grab the book and join friends as we travel together, stoking the ashes for live embers as we journey with Jesus.
Out Of The Embers is available from BradJersak.com or wherever you prefer to purchase your books
Learning Centre sessions are recorded and made available afterwards for those who sign up but cannot attend in person
Schedule
Week One
Opening session with Brad
Suggested to have read Part One
Week Two
Suggested to have read Part Two
Week Three
Suggested to have read Part Three
Week Four
Final session and Q&A with Brad
About the author
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