Blake Guichet - Confessions of a Crappy Christian: Real-Life Talk about All the Things Christians Arent Sure Were Supposed to Say—and Why They Matter to God

If you have ever felt like you dont fit, like your personality or strong opinions are just too much for some people, youll be encouraged by Blakes stories. Gods love for you is perfect, even when following Jesus doesnt feel easy!

CANDACE CAMERON BURE , actress, producer, New York Times bestselling author

In Confessions of a Crappy Christian, my friend Blake Guichet shares insights that will help you see the beautiful truth that Gods love and grace are the only currency you need because in Christ you are enough. Let go of trying to rely on your own strength, your own power, and your own wisdom by truly understanding the freedom Jesus purchased for you. This book is power-packed with stories, biblical insights, and practical applications on how to quiet the voice of fear and live out a free and fulfilled life.

RASHAWN COPELAND , founder and CEO of Blessed Media, author of Start Where You Are

In a world where many Christians sugarcoat (or completely avoid) the real and hard conversations, this book is refreshing. Unafraid to go there, Blake candidly guides you through honest conversations on everything from healing to sex, and she shares stories, thoughts, and biblical insights in both a digestible and thought-provoking way. If youre looking for a voice that tackles the tough stuff... youve just found it.

JORDAN LEE DOOLEY , Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Own Your Everyday

This is THE book! With poetic precision, Blake dismantles all the ways hustle culture gets it wrong. Her words are a needed breath of fresh air in a world attempting to suffocate us with illusion and quick fixes. Her transparency and honesty are the balm we need.

BETHNY RICKS , speaker and faith-based leadership expert

In a world of homogenous writing, Confessions of a Crappy Christian breaks out with extraordinary humility and vibrant, evocative writing. Raw, at times anguished, and always honest, this book discusses life in all its messiness, with all its disappointments, but also celebrates its wonder and joy. Blake Guichet writes with the perfect mixture of grace and truth; shes a faithful and fun companion on the journey of being an imperfect believer serving a perfect God.

GARY THOMAS , author of Sacred Marriage

Im so thankful for brave women who say the things that no one else will say. Blake is one of those women. I got sucked into this book the moment I started reading it. Blakes voice is fresh, real, bold, and so very needed. Confessions of a Crappy Christian will invite you to break free from the pressures of a polished and perfect Christian life and instead relax into Gods goodness while enjoying being who He created you to be. You will laugh, cry, and let out a deep sigh of relief. You will feel lighter after reading it, and thats something we all need more of in our world.

CHRISTY WRIGHT , national bestselling author of Business Boutique, Take Back Your Time, and Living True

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To every person who has ever been told they are too much or not enough by the people who should have protected and encouraged them.
To the women bound up by something
that should have set them free.
To the wild, brave, and free ones.
This book is for you.

I STILL REMEMBER when I found Blake Guichet (@thegirlnamedblake) on Instagram. I was holed up in a hotel in Kansas City as I finished writing my own book. Possibly like you, I just stumbled upon her content when someone I follow shared one of her posts. Thats one of the cool things about the internet, right?

I dont even remember the particular post, but I do remember that Blake was calling out hustle culture (which I love!), she was calling out bad theology (which is honorable!), and she was giving glory to God (yesss!).

And I thought, This girl is one of my people.

So I actually sent Blake a DM that day. And because she is cool and legit and understands the importance of relationship building on social media, she sent me a direct message back. And now, here we are a few years later, as RLFs (real-life friends). Its funny how God knows the people we need (and the books we need!) right when we need them.

I am convinced that Blake is one of those women whom everyone needs in their life. She is always in your corner. Shes probably also someone you dont want to meet in a dark alley if youve wronged her or someone she loves. She loves Jesus and knows the Word of God. Shes incredibly honest (and in todays world that is hard to come by).

I find myself shaking my head and whispering yes! at so many of the subjects Blake writes about on social media and in this book. She talks about the hard things. The areas a lot of us wish we had the guts to talk about.

And even if you disagree with her stance on a topic (which I do I vehemently disagree with her on the hot topic of Die Hard being a Christmas movie it is not), she will cause you to think. That in turn makes me dig deeper into why I believe what I believe. And isnt that a good thing either way?