Slow Theology : Eight Practices for Resilient Faith in a Turbulent World

Swoboda, A. J.; Gupta, Nijay K.; Packiam, Glenn (FRW)

ISBN 10: 1587436434 / ISBN 13: 9781587436437

Published by Brazos Press, 2025

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Slow Theology : Eight Practices for Resilient Faith in a Turbulent World
• Publisher: Brazos Press
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1587436434
• ISBN 13: 9781587436437
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Why slowing down is the secret to spiritual strength

In our fast-paced world of outrageous headlines and knee-jerk reactions, we struggle to hear God's voice amid the noise. Despite constant connectivity, our lives lack true spiritual connection and depth.

A. J. Swoboda and Nijay Gupta offer a practical theology guide for building resilient faith through Christian discipleship. Addressing spiritual deconstruction and doubt with honesty, they show how to fortify your faith against cultural challenges through eight transformative spiritual practices, including

● taking your time in prayer and Bible study,
● building patience for your spiritual journey and faith formation,
● slowing down your thinking and decision-making process,
● finding peace with unanswered questions rather than demanding easy solutions, and
● facing spiritual difficulties head-on instead of avoiding them.

This Christian living book helps weary believers reconnect with God and neighbor through intentional spiritual growth. With a foreword by Glenn Packiam, it's perfect for devotional reading, small group study, or anyone seeking authentic faith formation.

About the Authors

A. J. Swoboda (PhD, University of Birmingham) is assistant professor of Bible, theology, and world Christianity at Bushnell University. He also leads a doctor of ministry program around Christian formation and soul care at Friends University. He is the author of more than a dozen books, including the award-winning Subversive Sabbath and After Doubt. With Nijay Gupta, he cohosts the Slow Theology podcast. He is married to Quinn and is the proud father of Elliot. They live and work in Eugene, Oregon.

Nijay K. Gupta (PhD, Durham University) is Julius R. Mantey Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary. He is the coauthor (with A. J. Swoboda) of the book Slow Theology, cohost of the Slow Theology podcast, a Holy Post pundit, and founder of the popular Substack newsletter Engaging Scripture. Gupta is an award-winning author of numerous books, including Tell Her Story, Strange Religion, and commentaries on Galatians, Philippians, Colossians, and 1 and 2 Thessalonians. He is also a senior translator for the New Living Translation. Gupta lives in Portland, Oregon.