Blessed Are the Misfits, Brant Hansen
Blessed Are the Misfits, Brant Hansen
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Blessed Are the Misfits
Great News for Believers who are Introverts, Spiritual Strugglers, or Just Feel Like They're Missing Something

Author: Brant Hansen

Narrator: Brant Hansen

Unabridged: 4 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 11/28/2017


Synopsis

If you've ever felt like you don't fit into American church culture... Brant Hansen has been there, too. Join Hansen as he explores modern Christianity, the beauty of being different, and the astonishing goodness of God.American church culture can feel designed for extroverted, emotional people -- so what does that mean for the rest of us? Brant Hansen gets it. Introverted, a natural skeptic, and an "Aspie," he often wondered how, even if, he fit into the Kingdom of God.But the good news is that the Good News is for all. Maybe "spiritual" doesn't always look like we expect. And maybe those of us whose lives aren't full of amazing or emotional spiritual stories, or those of us who struggle to be social, confident, or happy -- "misfits," really -- have a beautiful place in God's kingdom too.With his trademark dry, self-effacing humor, Brant addresses questions like:If I don't relate to God as emotionally or feel His presence as intensely, is there something wrong with me?What if I'm not good at talking to people about my faith -- or not good at talking to people at all?What if I'm terrible at praying and even struggle to want to pray?If I struggle with depression, does that mean I've failed spiritually?For anyone who has felt left out, anyone who has gone through the motions, or anyone who feels like they have more questions than answers, Blessed Are the Misfits is a breath of fresh air. Praise for Blessed are the Misfits:"This book is for those who feel disconnected, lonely, or spiritually dry. Brant's writing is honest, quirky, funny, and downright therapeutic. I can think of no one I'd rather have sit down with me and say, "You know what? It's okay to be you.'"--Benjamin C. Warf, MD, Professor of Neurosurgery, Harvard Medical School

About Brant Hansen

Brant Hansen is a nationally syndicated radio host and podcaster of The Brant and Sherri Oddcast. He works with CURE International, a worldwide network of hospitals that brings life-changing medical care and the good news of God’s love to children with treatable conditions. Brant lives in South Florida with his wife, Carolyn. You can find out more about the amazing work of CURE at cure.org, and you can follow Brant at Brant Hansen Page on Facebook, and @branthansen on Instagram and Twitter.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kris on July 19, 2023

Simple encouragement for those who lack social skills or struggle to read people. Hansen has Aspergers, and he speaks about his own difficulties throughout the book. I think he comes from a Pentecostal or a charismatic church background, which I can only imagine increased his discomfort. Hansen reco......more

Goodreads review by J.D. on September 02, 2017

Some Christians can go through life with all the rituals and constructs with no question or pause. Then there are the rest of us who do not always feel as if we belong. We notice the assumptions and quirks. This book offered a voice that echoes with my own in many ways. It was refreshing to read and......more

Goodreads review by Taylor on September 16, 2017

Reviewed at my blog: Babbling Books“Pretty sure I’ll be seated at the misfits’ table. Pretty sure there won’t be any non-misfit tables, now that I think about it.”I was having a low point when I decided to click “Read Now” on this book on NetGalley, and I’m glad I did. You know those boo......more

Goodreads review by Stacy on March 28, 2025

It is unfair to only rate this book 5 stars. It should easily be 10+ stars. Every time I think I’ve read one of my favorite books from Brant, I read another and love it more. Each one ministers to me in such a huge way. But this one even more so… Like Brant, my story is one of always feeling like a m......more

Goodreads review by Raelee on September 27, 2017

This book is...hard to describe. Funny, honest, heart-breaking, and hopeful. Profoundly awkward and utterly profound. If you don't "get" modern, western church or Christianity, but you still want to follow Jesus, this book is a good place to start. FYI: I received a free ARC from the publisher in exc......more