Luke Norsworthy - Befriending Your Monsters: Facing the Darkness of Your Fears to Experience the Light

Praise for Befriending Your Monsters

So many of us are trained to run away from our fears. But what if running toward them is what will actually lead to life? Luke brilliantly weaves together stories and theology in a way that is compelling and beautiful and inspiring for anyone desiring to grow more into the likeness of Jesus day by day.

Jefferson Bethke , New York Times bestselling author of Jesus > Religion and To Hell with the Hustle

We all know darkness, but few of us know the gift that exists within the darkness. Luke shows us a way through our fears toward the gift of our truest self in Befriending Your Monsters .

Fr. Richard Rohr , author of Falling Upward

Befriending Your Monsters helps you see that the darkness you fear might just also be a lifesaving warning. Lukes mixture of humor and wisdom helps you go where you dont want to go, so you can become all that God intends for you.

Ian Morgan Cron , coauthor of The Road Back to You

Fear can steal, but it can also save. This powerful book gave me practical tools to still my knocking knees, thaw my frozen feet, and face the monsters I didnt even realize were lurking under the bed. More than that, it invited me to excavate the unexpected gifts hidden in the dark places where fear often foments. In an age when monsters are multiplying, I cant recommend this book highly enough!

Jonathan Merritt , contributing writer for The Atlantic and author of Learning to Speak God from Scratch

Thanks to author Luke Norsworthy for giving us a great gift indeed by showing how we can face our fears, overcome the monsters that threaten us, and move forward into a life of virtue and vitality, a deeper, healthier life.

The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry , presiding bishop and primate, the Episcopal Church

Occasionally, an author finds a teaching opportunity amid the joys and concerns of a culture that allows for meaningful commentary regarding both what is and what could be. In a time when anxiety is falling on all of us, indiscriminately, and between necessary moments of grace, Luke Norsworthy has found a new and creative way to talk about fear. We need this book and, in particular, his gift for naming faith and its varied expressions as the appropriate antidote for a more holistic approach to our lives.

Suzanne Stabile , author of The Path Between Us and coauthor of The Road Back to You

Praise for God over Good

Luke Norsworthys inviting, accessible, and entirely enjoyable new book is an invitation to come to know God better. Or to come to know God for the first time. Highly recommended.

James Martin , SJ, author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage and The Jesuit Guide

Lukes insight and humor come through his stories and theology in beautifully carved pieces we can savor long after the reading is over. Part memoir, part preaching, part amazing storytellingits all a gift offered by a man of great faith who has chosen God over everything. Luke is an exceptional podcaster, pastor, writer, and friend. Read his book.

Becca Stevens , author, priest, and founder of Thistle Farms