A.J. Swoboda (Ph.D., Birmingham) is an associate professor of Bible and Theology at Bushnell University and lead mentor for the Doctor of Ministry Program on Spiritual Formation and Soul Care at Friends University. He is the author of many books, including The Gift of Thorns, After Doubt, and the award-winning Subversive Sabbath. He hosts the Slow Theology podcast with Dr. Nijay Gupta and writes the widely read “Low-Level Theologian” Substack. A.J. lives and works on an urban farm with his wife and son in Eugene, Oregon.

A Teachable Spirit is a profound and timely invitation to rediscover humility in a world saturated with arrogance and noise. A.J. Swoboda's insights are both challenging and liberating, reminding us that authentic discipleship begins with a heart willing to learn from anyone, anywhere. I was personally irritated, convicted, poked, prodded, and pressed into greater curiosity--and shy; a sure sign of a deep and rich book. I know it'll be helpful to you too.

A.J. Swoboda (Ph.D., Birmingham) is an associate professor of Bible and Theology at Bushnell University and lead mentor for the Doctor of Ministry Program on Spiritual Formation and Soul Care at Friends University. He is the author of many books, including The Gift of Thorns, After Doubt, and the award-winning Subversive Sabbath. He hosts the Slow Theology podcast with Dr. Nijay Gupta and writes the widely read “Low-Level Theologian” Substack. A.J. lives and works on an urban farm with his wife and son in Eugene, Oregon.

A Teachable Spirit is a profound and timely invitation to rediscover humility in a world saturated with arrogance and noise. A.J. Swoboda's insights are both challenging and liberating, reminding us that authentic discipleship begins with a heart willing to learn from anyone, anywhere. I was personally irritated, convicted, poked, prodded, and pressed into greater curiosity--and shy; a sure sign of a deep and rich book. I know it'll be helpful to you too.