Ashley Abercrombie - Love Is the Resistance: Learn to Disagree, Resolve the Conflicts Youve Been Avoiding, and Create Real Change

Ashley has done it again! This book is filled from beginning to end with powerful truth packed in practical wisdom. In an age of extremism, division, and echo chambers of narcissistic social platforms, this book cuts through the noise, confronts the fear, and takes on the central issues of our time, showing us how to be better humans together. Thank you, Ashley, for being so honest, courageous, and helpful!

Danielle Strickland, author of Better Together and founder of Women Speakers Collective

Ashley Abercrombie doesnt simply talk the talk. She walks the walk. She is committed to justice because she is committed to God, and that commitment shines through on every page of this book. If your soul is jarred by the not-rightness of this world, and you are searching for the courage to respond without compromising, you will not find a louder cheerleader than Ashley!

Sharon Hodde Miller , author of Nice: Why We Love to Be Liked and How God Calls Us to More

Ashley Abercrombie is someone I listen to because she is wise and her life backs up her wordswhich makes her credible in a world and church too often found to be incredible. Love Is the Resistance is written in Abercrombies inimitable way: a colorful, textured, interesting, and wisdom-laden tapestry that demonstrates how to live the reality we Christians proclaim. We can only live that reality of truly loving and forgiving Christians, others, and our enemies if we tell the truth about who we are as individuals and as the church. Youll find humor, joy, wisdom, lament, and straight-talk in these pages. Theres no posturing. How refreshing! Take and read.

Marlena Graves , author of The Way Up Is Down , speaker, and justice seeker

Its safe to say that most of us are dealing with the tension caused by differing opinions and the sharing of those opinions, both online and in person. It can be terrifying, ugly, and sad to experience the results that come from clashing with fellow humans these days. Its anything but civil most of the time. Ashley is such a light in this space! She offers perspective shifts that are extremely needed, strategies for loving communication, and so much hope for how things can shift if we come from a place of love. No matter your religious stance or whether you are of faith, you need to read this book.

Allie Casazza , host of The Purpose Show podcast and author of Declutter Like a Mother

Love Is the Resistance is the kind of sharp, insightful book that will get under your skin and confront your comfort zones. You might get a little defensiveor a lot. Ashley does not hold back in naming conflicts and issues many Christians and churches choose to ignore or minimize. She knows we cannot heal the things we refuse to name. Still, this book doesnt stop at naming; it models a practical way forward. You see, Ashleys discovered what the power of Gods love can do, the way it can break every chain and transform us from the inside out. Now she wont settle for anything lessnot for you, the church, or the world around us. As we face the challenges of our world todaysocieties marked by injustice, a deeply divided church, fractured relationshipsAshley offers you an invitation: join the resistance.

Jo Saxton , speaker, leadership coach, and author of Ready to Rise

We find every reason to separate ourselves from others. There is no shortage of disagreement in our digital spaces, dinner tables, and faith communities. In Love Is the Resistance , Ashley identifies the reasons we fight and offers practical help to resolve our disagreements while celebrating our differences. You will be blessed by this book!

Daniel Hill , pastor of River City Community Church and author of White Awake and White Lies

I think its safe to assume that with all our country has been through recently, you have probably had many moments of tension with loved ones, whether face-to-face, on a Zoom call, or in the comments of a Facebook post. With so much disagreement, hatred, and pride pulsing through our country, Ashley Abercrombies book Love Is the Resistance is both timely and necessary for each and every one of us. For the years Ive known Ashley, I have deeply respected her passion for Jesus. In this book, she beautifully reminds us how the Bible instructs us to love everyone and gives us practical steps to put into place when division tries to rob us of our love and peace. I can truly say that every person living in our world right now would benefit from reading this bookwhether youre struggling to love others or are feeling unloved yourself, Ashley points to the One who can restore you in all of it.

Chris Durso , pastor of Saints Church and author of The Heist and Misfit

In the connected age, many of us are malnourished and hungry for whole, reciprocal relationships but struggle to humanize those who do not agree with us. In Love Is the Resistance , Ashley Abercrombie gives us a vision of what we, as people of substance and faith, can be and do to build bridges where connection has been lost. With a pastoral and prophetic tone, she welcomes all Gods children to see themselves as necessary, valuable, and worthy of connection and love. Love is the way forward, and Abercrombie invites us all on the journey.

Tiffany Bluhm , author of Prey Tell: Why We Silence Women Who Tell the Truth and How Everyone Can Speak Up , cohost of the Why Tho podcast, and speaker

Our differences in race, gender, political views, socioeconomic status, religion, and then some sadly continue to divide our communities and even our families. It is refreshing to read a book that is biblically sound and relevant while inspiring us toward solutions that build bridges. Ashley Abercrombie masterfully communicates how leaning into our own humanity and brokenness and that of others with empathy and a desire to seek understanding, whether we agree or not, is an art and skill that must be learned and practiced until it is permanent. Love Is the Resistance provokes us to take an honest look into ourselves and take the brave journey of learning to resolve conflict and to disagree without having to cancel relationships. I am thankful for books like this that inspire us toward unity, peace, connection, and learning to love like Jesus loves!

Irene Rollins , lead pastor of i5 City

Ashley Abercrombie is a cultural leader worthy of following into battle. In a world where its so easy to hide, retreat, and build walls to keep others out, Ashley shows us the way through to real connection with her courage, vulnerability, and, most importantly, love for God and Gods people. This work isnt for those who long to stay wading in the shallow end of relationship. But with Ashley as a trustworthy guide, should we choose to go deeper, well find our way to real and lasting change that lies on the other side.

Ashlee Eiland , formation and preaching pastor at Mars Hill Bible Church and author of Human( Kind ): How Reclaiming Human Worth and Embracing Radical Kindness Will Bring Us Back Together

Ashley Abercrombies Love Is the Resistance brings a healing word to a world writhing in the throes of transition. Her prose will make you howl with laughter one minute and weep the next. With the wit of a master storyteller and the care of a pastor, Abercrombie guides readers through a transformational journey they will never forget.

Lisa Sharon Harper , author of The Very Good Gospel and Fortune: How Race Broke My Family and the World And How to Repair It All