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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.

Encounter a timeless story of evil, awakened faith, and hope for good in a world where God seems absent.Can Christianity survive a secular age? Can Christians live without compromise in an increasingly hostile society? And what if they''ve already given in to that society''s vision and values?In this revelatory and provocative new book, Mike Cosper answers these questions by pointing out the parallels between our world and the story of Esther. A tale of sex, ego, and revenge, the book of Esther reveals a world where God seems absent from everyday life—a world not unlike our own. Far from the gentle cartoon we often hear in Sunday school, the story of Esther is a brutal saga of people assimilated into a pluralistic, pagan society, embracing its standards. Yet when threatened with annihilation, they find the courage to turn to God in humility.A call to spiritual awakening and to faith in an age of malaise and apathy, Faith Among the Faithless is an invitation to remember the faithfulness of God, knowing that in dark times—as in the days of Esther or our own—God may be hidden, but he is never absent.

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When we're young, it's easy to believe in the supernatural, the mysterious, the enchanted. But as we grow older, we learn to be more "rational" and more confident that reality is merely what we can see. Even as Christians who believe in the resurrection, we live as if miracles and magic have been drained from the world.As Mike Cosper wrestled with his own disillusionment, he found writers, thinkers, and artists like Hannah Arendt, Charles Taylor, James K. A. Smith, and David Foster Wallace whose words and ideas reassured him that he was not alone. And he discovered ancient and modern disciplines that shape a Christian way of life and awaken the possibility of living again in an enchanted world. Exquisitely written with thoughtful practices woven throughout, this book will feed your soul and help you recapture the wonder of your Christian walk.

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.

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.