For those disentangling their faith in the face of church abuse scandals and political idolatry, Kate Boyd offers wise and compassionate guidance for a better path forward. An Untidy Faith centers the global church, prioritizes faithful interpretation of Scripture, and clings to Jesus in the midst of the failures of his church. I’m thrilled to have a resource I can confidently give to people asking big and important questions about the Christian faith.
An Untidy Faith is a book that provides ample space for nuance, asking questions and disentangling from toxic forms of Christianity. Kate does a beautiful job of writing honestly, passionately, and with conviction about her own journey as well as what she has experienced with others. I particularly love that she doesn’t just leave you stuck but offers, if you are willing, to journey along with her, to construct a meaningful path to faith that makes sense.
There is a vulnerability in rebuilding your faith after an earlier version has collapsed. Kate shows us that vulnerability with clarity and kindness but importantly, without judgment. An Untidy Faith isn’t a how-to, but a how-I-did, a humble invitation to consider that there’s a life of faith after deconstruction for those who seek it