GIVEAWAY: The Anxious Christian by Rhett Smith

What it is…

It’s a book! Here’s the official description:

In our journey of faith there are moments that produce a certain amount of anxiety. Often anxiety or worry is seen as an evil or un-Christian feeling to have, but The Anxious Christian conveys the message that anxiety can actually be helpful in our spiritual formation. In fact, God can use anxiety to move people forward in their life of faith.  Anxiety’s gift is that it allows us to face our fears, understand where those fears come from, and then make intentional choices about important issues—such as career, marriage, money, our spiritual lives and much more—rather than getting stuck

Let’s re-think our shame about anxiety by realizing that anxiety can be a catalyst for growth that moves us closer to who God created us to be.

Who is Rhett?

I met Rhett Smith in February 2010 in the Miami Airport. Rhett and I went to Haiti together shortly after the earthquakes in 2010. Rhett has the theology and smile Joel Olsteen only wishes he had. Through the years Rhett has done a lot of youth ministry but is now focusing mostly on his marriage & family therapy practice in Plano, TX.

He’s a great dude and if you aren’t familiar with his work you should check out his blog and follow him on Twitter.

In fact, I think Rhett’s work is so important that we’ve asked him to come present a talk at The Summit called, “The Anxiety of Teenagers.” Super excited about that!

Why I like it…

  1. Christians, especially those in church leadership, are an anxious bunch. There’s not enough stuff out there from a Christian perspective. (That isn’t weird, flowery, or bad advice veiled in Bible verses.)
  2. It’s approachable. This isn’t a text book. It’s written for you and me as a help and source of hope.

How you can get it…

BUY IT. Head over to Amazon and pick it up in print or Kindle.

WIN IT. Leave a comment on this post by midnight PST on 5/15/2012 and you’ll be entered to win a free copy of Rhett’s book.

WINNER: Schnerples – Send me your address and I’ll get you that book. (Either email to mclanea@gmail.com or use my contact form!)

Full disclosure: Rhett’s publisher sent me a copy of this book. And if you click either of the Amazon links above and buy his book, I’ll make about 45 cents. But I was not otherwise paid for this post.

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23 responses to “GIVEAWAY: The Anxious Christian by Rhett Smith”

  1. Rachel Blom Avatar

    Looks like a very interesting book on a topic that certainly speaks to me. I’d love to win it 🙂

  2. Jakemanne Avatar
    Jakemanne

    Book Giveaways leave me a little less anxious.

  3. Tom Pounder Avatar
    Tom Pounder

    I’m from google + and I’m interested in this book

  4. Joshrobertson52 Avatar
    Joshrobertson52

    An issue we all struggle with from time to time.  

  5. gabriel Avatar
    gabriel

    Love a book that is approachable …… Can’t wait to read it

  6. Ryan McRae Avatar
    Ryan McRae

    Oof, I’ve been through that a lot lately. I relocated my job and every day I’m like, “What am I DOING here?”

    This job runs out in a year, so I don’t know what I’ll do? 

    Adam, do you need a guy to help you out? I can type. And I can sing. Let me know.  . 

  7. Kim Louvin Clutter Avatar

    saw this posting on Google +, i’m one of the 6!  

  8. Andy Boucher Avatar
    Andy Boucher

    Sounds great. Would love to read it!

  9. Drew Peterson Avatar
    Drew Peterson

    I like to win books. But this contest is making me a little anxious…

  10. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    Ooh, I’m a worrier this sounds like a book I need!

  11. Jeffsmithnc Avatar
    Jeffsmithnc

    I’d love to read this book

  12. George Avatar
    George

    Google+ here. Book looks interesting 

  13. Ray Hausler Avatar

    Been following Rhett on twitter. Anxious to read this! 😉

  14. Schnerples Avatar
    Schnerples

    What a great idea for a book. If I don’t win it I’ll be picking one up.

    1. Adam McLane Avatar

      Hey Schnerples… you won! Send your address to mclanea@gmail.com and I’ll get that out to you! 

  15. Angie Rines Avatar

    I definitely struggle with anxiety. I’d love to win a copy of this to read! 

  16. Dave Riel Avatar

    Letting God use your anxiety to move you forward… that is such an awesome concept and scares the crap out of me all at the same time… if I don’t win this book, then I know what I want for Father’s Day… God Bless

  17. BjBrinker Avatar
    BjBrinker

    I’ll be camping at the end of May and this looks like the perfect book to read.   I would love to win it.  

  18. Keith Kaeppel Avatar

    Anytime we can get our minds around ways of transforming “sinful” behavior into something that honors God, I’m all for it. Love to see what Rhett has to say. Thanks for the heads up, Adam. I’ll wait to see if I win it first and then go get it if I don’t.

  19. Brandon Pachey Avatar
    Brandon Pachey

    I like free books. I also never win anything. Which makes me stressed out.

  20. Dana Schmoyer Avatar
    Dana Schmoyer

    Saw this on Google+. Looks like a great book. Pick me, pick me!

  21. Ed Soon Avatar
    Ed Soon

    as an anxious christian following you on google+, this book seems quite intriguing.

  22. Nate Avatar
    Nate

    G+ and not ashamed to admit it. Always looking for new reads.  Intriguing topic. Anxiously awaiting to see if I win.

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