Elyse Murphy - Confessions of a Church Kid: Honest Thoughts on Finding God and Becoming Myself

What people are saying about Confessions of a Church Kid

Ive known Elyse Murphy for a million years. Ive seen her come a long way from a pastors kid figuring life out to a powerful young woman and communicator, and that honest journey is in this book. Elyse has a passion for helping teenagersespecially those who have grown up in churchmake good life decisions, and this book is another powerful resource to help them do just that. Im so excited for her future and where God is taking her. Heres to the next million years!

Christine Caine, speaker, author, and founder of A21 Campaign

Elyse Murphy is one of those remarkable young women who are destined to make a difference in the world! I just love her! In this book, her honesty and genuine love for God will be an inspiration and an encouragement to all who read it.

Holly Wagner, Oasis Church, Los Angeles, California, founder of GodChicks

Through Confessions of a Church Kid, Elyse brilliantly describes the very real unspoken feelings and challenges that Christians wrestle with. This book is for all ages, giving insight on what the young believer is dealing with while showing the leader and parent how to respond to these confessions. Im grateful for Elyses voice to this generation and the message that this book carriesbeing a church kid myself. I know that this book will bless you.

Chris Durso, Misfit NYC, Christ Tabernacle

As a pastors kid, I understand the struggles and pressures that come with such a label. Ive known Elyse since she was a little girlalways an infectious smile, cute freckles, and a bright spirit. Her honesty and life experience shared in this book will help not only the children of pastors but pastors raising children, along with anyone leading young people within a church dynamic.

Laura Lentz, Hillsong Church, New York City

Elyse has wrestled with the tough questions many church kids ask and has found tried and true wisdom and revelation that others can now glean from her life. For myself, being a pastor of a growing church in NYC and the father of four young children, you better believe that theyll be reading this book when the season hits that they need it. I am grateful for Elyses vulnerability in this book, because my children and many others will inherit her wisdom and be set free.

Andi Andrew, lead pastor, Liberty Church, New York City

Elyse Murphys Confessions of a Church Kid offers incredible insight on the problemsand more importantly, the solutionsthat come from growing up in the church. With her trademark honesty, humor, and strong biblical foundation, Elyse helps readers win the spiritual tug-of-war between knowing God and discovering their place in the world. I heartily recommend this inspiring resource for anyone who wants to grow closer to Jesus.

Chris Hodges, lead pastor, Church of the Highlands, Birmingham, Alabama; author of Fresh Air and Four Cups

We live in a generation that craves authenticity. We want real. Thats why Im so excited for Elyse Murphys book Confessions of a Church Kid, which is exactly thatreal and authentic. Her honesty is so refreshing, and as someone on my own faith journey, I can definitely relate to the breakthroughs and wisdom she shares. I know this book will bring freedom to all who read it.

Francia Raisa, actress, Hollywood, California

Confessions of a Church Kid, much like my frequent conversations with Elyse, is both playful and profound. Elyse has contended with the unique pressures that come with being raised in a ministry family and has proven that its possible to see the amusing side of church while remaining honoring, to feel the genuine pain that can occur in relationships while still embracing community, to be brutally authentic while still being graceful in short to be a church kid while still making a remarkable impact in the world. As a church kid myself, and the father of six church kids, I can say with all confidence that this book will be a great benefit to you. Im so proud of Elyse for sharing her journey with others.

Justin Reimer, Oasis Church, Los Angeles, California

Our world is obsessed with making sure people know that we have it all together. Unfortunately, this culture has worked its way into the church, and church kids tend to catch the worst of it. This book is a refreshing reminder that none of us really have it all together and its okay to be honest and transparent. Confessions of a Church Kid will bring light into those awkward church-kid places. Elyse lives what she preaches and has a way of communicating that youll enjoy outrageously. Its about time we heard some confessions from a church kid, and Im glad Elyse is willing to do so!

Josh, Kelly, youth pastor, Wave Church, Virginia Beach, Virginia

And if you need more convincing

Confessions of a Church Kid probably ranks among the most riveting, delight-filled, soul-encouraging books ever written. Elyse stands amongst the greats in her literary excellence and style. Youll want to read this book, because Im her mum and I said so.

my Mum, Valery Murphy