{"product_id":"the-deconstruction-of-christianity-study-guide","title":"The Deconstruction of Christianity Study Guide","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eA Study Guide that Helps You Respond Wisely to the Deconstruction Trend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlisa and Tim will help you respond, both with arguments and with love and sensitivity. This is a timely book! --\u003c\/i\u003e Carl Trueman, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA movement called ‘deconstruction’ is sweeping through our churches and it is affecting our loved ones. It has disrupted, dismantled, and destroyed the faith of so many, and this study guide can help you not only understand what’s happening but also stand your ground and respond with clarity and confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eMaybe you have a loved one who is deconstructing their faith, and you are struggling to know how to respond;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eMaybe you are trying to understand the radical spiritual makeover your friend or family member is going through;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eMaybe your relationship with a loved one has been strained or even cut off because of your “toxic” Christian beliefs and you don’t know what to do\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eMaybe you’re experiencing doubt yourself and facing hard questions about God, truth, theology, and the gospel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThis six-session study guide from Alisa Childers, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eAnother Gospel?,\u003c\/i\u003e and Tim Barnett, host of Red Pen Logic, will help you understand what deconstruction is, the roots of the movement, why it is compelling to some, and how it disrupts the lives of so many. You will be able to think through the main issues around this trend and explore wise and loving ways to respond from a biblical worldview.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes six sessions:\u003cbr\u003eSession 1: What Is Deconstructionism?\u003cbr\u003eSession 2: How Did We Get Here?\u003cbr\u003eSession 3: Why Deconstruct?\u003cbr\u003eSession 4: How Are They Deconstructing?\u003cbr\u003eSession 5: What Is Being Deconstructed?\u003cbr\u003eSession 6: Where Do We Go from Here?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"text-indent: .5in;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eDesigned for use with the book The Deconstruction of Christianity, The Deconstruction of Christianity Streaming Collection, and The Deconstruction of Christianity DVD Experience, each sold separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e-\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left: .75in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSix teaching videos from Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett, approximately 11 – 15 minutes, available for additional purchase individually or as one complete series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left: .75in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eTips for leading or participating in a group study\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left: .75in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eQuestions for group study and personal reflection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left: .75in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eGroup prayer prompts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left: .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e-\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eVideo Session summaries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3;\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"_Hlk200187055\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSession One: What is Deconstructionism? (14:05)— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk200187055;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAlisa and Tim discuss the prevalence of faith deconstruction, what it means, and what it doesn’t mean. Part of growing in our faith requires asking questions of God, the Bible, and ourselves, but there is a line between healthy curiosity and a quest for truth vs. deconstruction and deconversion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk200187055;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSession Two: How Did We Get Here? (11:07)—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk200187055;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e While the terms deconstruction and exvangelical may sound new, the ideas behind them date back to Satan’s temptation in the Garden of Eden. The more we can understand the mind of God and separate it from the lies of Satan as he speaks though today’s culture and false ideologies, the more we will be able to stand for truth and walk in faith.\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk200187055;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSession Three: Why Deconstruct? (15:13)—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk200187055;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e People don’t deconstruct in a vacuum. If we want to point those we love to truth, we need to understand the specific triggers and cultural moments that have led them to where they are. We also need to consider what kind of faith foundation the person is building on and how they define truth.\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk200187055;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSession Four: How Are They Deconstructing? (11:33)—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk200187055;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e Alisa and Tim explore why deconstruction is not the same as reconstruction and what is meant by toxic theology. While false beliefs need to be corrected and abuses need to be called out, rejecting the authority of the Bible does not lead to reformed faith. It leads far away from Christian faith altogether.\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk200187055;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSession Five: What Is Being Deconstructed? (12:23)—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk200187055;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e Faith can refer to the historical tenets of Christianity (the faith), someone’s personal relationship or non-relationship with God, or both. To understand and help those we love who are deconstructing, we need to seek to understand how they define their faith and how their faith intersects with their real-life struggles.\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk200187055;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSession Six: Where Do We Go from Here? (15:49)—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk200187055;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk200187055;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eFor many, the church has not been a safe place to doubt and ask questions. But God is not offended by our questions; in fact, he welcomes them. In this session, Alisa and Tim offer hope and help for the deconstructors and those who love them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tyndale","offers":[{"title":"Softcover","offer_id":42808551768124,"sku":"978-1-4964-7502-2","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":42808551800892,"sku":"978-1-4964-7504-6","price":9.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/8132\/7164\/files\/978-1-4964-7502-2.jpg?v=1747171751","url":"https:\/\/tcr-stage.checkout.tyndale.com\/products\/the-deconstruction-of-christianity-study-guide","provider":"Tyndale Staging","version":"1.0","type":"link"}