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Do you find yourself wondering how to keep your faith strong in these uncertain and turbulent times? You are not alone.Faith Among the Faithless by Mike Cosper is your guide to living without compromise in a society that often feels adrift. With his unique perspective, Cosper brings Esther's heroic journey to the forefront, offering invaluable lessons on faithful Christian witness amidst today's cultural chaos.Known as the renowned podcast host of viral sensation The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill and a cultural commentator at Christianity Today, Mike Cosper is no stranger to navigating the complexities of modern faith and culture. In this book, he seamlessly blends cultural analysis with Biblical insights, creating a vivid tapestry that resonates deeply with Christians, the politically homeless, and leaders seeking guidance. Discover how Esther's courage and dedication to her faith can inspire and empower you to stand firm, even when the world around you is in turmoil.In Faith Among the Faithless, Cosper tackles profound questions:Can Christianity thrive in a secular age?Can Christians stand firm in their beliefs despite societal pressures to conform?Where can I turn when I feel politically and culturally homeless? Esther's story is not just a gentle Sunday school lesson but a brutal saga of survival and spiritual awakening in a pluralistic world. Faith Among the Faithless serves as a beacon of hope, reminding us that God's presence is unwavering, even when it feels like He's absent.

Is it singing? A church service? All of life? Helping Christians think more theologically about the nature of true worship, Rhythms of Grace shows how the gospel is all about worship and worship is all about the gospel. Mike Cosper ultimately answers the question: What is worship?

The average American watches 5 hours of TV every day.Collectively, we spend roughly $30 billion on movies each year.Simply put, we’re entertainment junkies. But can we learn something from our insatiable addiction to stories? Mike Cosper thinks so.From horror flicks to rom-coms, the tales we tell and the myths we weave inevitably echo the narrative underlying all of history: the story of humanity’s tragic sin and God’s triumphant salvation. This entertaining book connects the dots between the stories we tell and the one great Story—helping us better understand the longings of the human heart and thoughtfully engage with the movies and TV shows that capture our imaginations.

We expect evil to appear in obvious forms: malice, cruelty, and contempt. We also expect to find villains at the helm of evil movements and organizations, leaders with dark impulses and motivations. But all too often, malevolence is more subtle, hiding behind our own best intentions.In The Church in Dark Times, cultural critic Mike Cosper unveils this dynamic in the growing crisis of abuse and other failures in modern evangelical churches. Drawing on the work of twentieth-century political theorist Hannah Arendt, Cosper explores what we can learn from her theory of the "banality of evil"--the thoughtlessness that allows ordinary people to become complicit in all manner of corruption. He uncovers the underlying causes of the breakdowns of the church and offers practices that foster healing and renewal.This book will engage Christian leaders and all followers who want to better understand how church crises keep happening--and how we can resist them and move forward.