{"product_id":"learning-to-speak-god-from-scratch-why-sacred-words-are-vanishing-and-how-we-can-revive-them-paperback","title":"Learning to Speak God from Scratch: Why Sacred Words Are Vanishing--and How We Can Revive Them - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJonathan Merritt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eShauna Niequist\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a rapidly changing culture, many of us struggle to talk about faith. We can no longer assume our friends understand words such as \u003ci\u003egrace \u003c\/i\u003eor \u003ci\u003egospel\u003c\/i\u003e. Others, like \u003ci\u003elost \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003esin\u003c\/i\u003e, have become so negative they are nearly conversation-enders. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Jonathan Merritt knows this frustration well. After moving from the Bible Belt to New York City, he discovered that the sacred terms he used to describe his spiritual life didn't connect as they had in the past. This launched him into an exploration of an increasing American reluctance to talk about faith--and the data he uncovered revealed a quiet crisis of affecting millions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this groundbreaking book, Jonathan revives ancient expressions through incisive cultural commentary, vulnerable personal narratives, and surprising biblical insights. Both provocative and liberating, \u003ci\u003eLearning to Speak God from Scratch \u003c\/i\u003ewill breathe new life into your spiritual conversations and invite you into the embrace of the God who inhabits them.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJonathan Merritt is one of America's most prolific religion and culture writers. An award-winning contributor for \u003ci\u003eThe Atlantic\u003c\/i\u003e, he has published thousands of articles in outlets such as \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e, Buzzfeed, and \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e. As a sought after commentator, Jonathan has appeared on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, ABC News, and NPR. He holds two graduate degrees in religion and resides in Brooklyn, NY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 7.9 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 14, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44797917528166,"sku":"9781601429308","price":27.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/nGUUj70qVs9781601429308.webp?v=1771224871","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/learning-to-speak-god-from-scratch-why-sacred-words-are-vanishing-and-how-we-can-revive-them-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}