Holy Shit! I Actually Wrote a Book

It was the middle of 2022 when a friend casually said, "with all the crazy shit your family has experienced within the church you should write a book." I acknowledged the statement with a chuckle.

It turns out my friend gets the last laugh because my book An Exile's Guide to Christianity was published on March 1st, 2025! As blown away as I am to think I wrote a book, this wouldn't have been possible without you.

I mean it. When I started writing it felt like I was sending my thoughts, words, emotions, and experiences into a black hole. Would anyone read what I wrote? Would anyone care about what my family experienced within the church? Could the questions I'm asking and answers I'm finding help others who have had similar experiences?

Despite my trepidation every time I hit 'send,' you all responded to my questions with a resounding YES! As my words served you, your emails, comments, and subscribing helped my family find healing. With every like, every email, and every small encouragement, you gave me the confidence to write and press 'send' again—and again, and again, and again.

I've written over 100 articles in the last two years, many of which comprise the book's chapters. For your convenience, here is a short excerpt from the introduction of the book where I reflect on the genesis of the book,

No, my end goal was never to write a book. My goal was to create digital 'warning' signs for others who wondered but were afraid to ask, "Are evangelical churches safe spaces for me?" I also wanted to create a safe space for people who were deconstructing and asking questions. In the end, I wrote over 100 articles in about two years.

An Exiles Guide to Christianity is the culmination of a journey. For some, the chapters within this book won't be polished enough. They won't be 'theologically precise,' they won't put a nice bow on difficult questions, and they won't leave you walking away with three ways to save the American Church.

In response, I would say I agree. There are far better writers, far more 'churchy' books, and far more authors with hubris who believe their niche views are the correct or only biblical views on any number of doctrinal questions.

Within the pages of this book, I share my thoughts on my journey based on my experiences and learning. Where the book is raw, unpolished, imprecise, and inconclusive, it is the most human. 

Below is a link to purchase a copy of An Exile's Guide to Christianity! I'm asking for $15.00 a copy, but I never want money to be a hindrance for someone interested in my work. So, I have also included a pay-what-you-can option so no one is left out.

I'm working with Lulu, a print-on-demand company, to set up a way for readers to purchase physical copies of the book. If you're interested in buying a print copy, please let me know so I can contact you directly once the logistics have been worked out.

This isn't the end of my writing journey, but in many ways, An Exile's Guide to Christianity does feel like the close of a chapter. I'm not going anywhere, though I am processing what my writing will look like moving forward.

Regardless of what this next season looks like, I couldn't have made it this far without you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you! Thank you for subscribing and for resonating with my work. Thank you for every like, comment, and conversation. If I said it a million times, it still wouldn't be enough to express my gratitude for you.