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""Do you need hope that reconstruction is possible after deconstruction? Tiffany Yecke Brooks attests that this deeply spiritual journey is not only possible, but beautiful. Her book is highly practical, participatory, and expertly written. I recommend it for all who seek to grow deeper in their relationship with God."" --Sara Gaston Barton, associate chaplain and director of pastoral care, Baylor University ""During the course of my career as a New Testament professor, students have accused me of 'stealing' their Jesus as I teach them to read our biblical text with critical eyes. Now I have a book to recommend where we all can redefine, reimagine, and reconstruct new language around the faith of Jesus and his example of what it means to walk the faith as modeled in the New Testament. Kudos to Tiffany Yecke Brooks for her bold endeavor that grants permission to dream big in our language of faith."" --Angela N. Parker, associate professor of New Testament and Greek, Mercer University; author of If God Still Breathes, Why Can't I? ""Too long the church has trafficked in fear, certainty, and control. Tiffany Yecke Brooks dares to call us back to wonder, to holy imagination, to the God who waits beyond the ruins of dead tradition. To Rebehold the Stars is a prophetic witness: resurrection not as theory but as lived reality for all who are willing to lift their eyes towards beauty after the dark night."" --Andrew J. Bauman, therapist and author of Safe Church ""For those emerging from the wilderness of deconstruction, Brooks offers a compassionate, thoughtful roadmap to rebuilding truly authentic Christian faith. Drawing on Dante's journey from hell to beholding starlight, she guides readers in developing personal spiritual vocabularies and concepts of identity and belonging that are far removed from black-and-white binaries and toxic religious programming."" --Claire Davidson Frederick, director of the Saunders Center for Joy and Human Flourishing ""Tiffany Yecke Brooks's book To Rebehold the Stars is an excellent companion for those going through a spiritual deconstruction and reconstruction process. She does not offer prescriptive pat answers but allows readers to engage in theological conversations and discover spiritual models that are unique to their lived experiences. Utilizing a touch of humor along with practical theology, biblical interpretation, history, and literary examples, this book helps readers find a new way forward."" --Lisa D. Barnett, associate professor of American religious history, Phillips Theological Seminary; author of Peyote Politics ""The ancient psalmist considered human identity and relationship with God in light of the stars. So what happens to our identity and relationship when our understanding of the stars changes? Could an infinite, eternal God meet with ancient nomads under the stars in forms and vocabularies they could comprehend, and then meet with us today in ways that breathe life into our souls as well? In To Rebehold the Stars, Tiffany Yecke Brooks walks with those of us who still ache to be surprised with wonder in a way that feels true to who we are and that fosters curiosity, courage, and kindness to ourselves and our neighbors."" --Rick Pidcock, religion writer for Baptist News Global ""With equal parts theological depth and disarming humor, Tiffany Yecke Brooks invites us into a faith that's spacious enough to hold wonder and nuance. Instead of shallow answers or rigid rules, To Rebehold the Stars offers a thoughtful reframing of themes we've often seen weaponized, like discipline, forgiveness, and truth, and shows how they can actually call us toward greater freedom and integrity. For those rebuilding from the ashes of toxic religion, To Rebehold the Stars offers both permission to question everything and the courage to believe again."" --Natalie Hoffman, host of Flying Free with Natalie Hoffmann podcast and author of All the Scary Little Gods ""Tiffany Yecke Brooks has proven again that she is a faithful guide to those seeking to recenter their faith on Jesus. Through a deft reading of the Christian story, she helps us reclaim large concepts like sin, forgiveness, righteousness, and salvation--concepts that are electric when explored afresh. She points to a way of wholeness where our full selves can explore questions, relish mystery, participate in faith communities, and rest in the love of God."" --Mike Cope, director of ministry outreach, Pepperdine University ""Like one emerging from Dante's Inferno to 'rebehold the stars' and see the world anew, Tiffany Yecke Brooks is a guide for those who seek to renew their relationship with God, others, and themselves. From renaming and reimagining in wonder to revisioning forgiveness and reengaging community, Brooks serves as a spiritual therapist who offers concrete practices, healthy theology, and communal discernment for those who want to wrestle once again with the meaning of faith in God. This is the book I will give to friends and family who find deconstruction empty and want to find God again."" --John Mark Hicks, retired professor of theology, Lipscomb University ""Tiffany Yecke Brooks approaches the reconstruction of authentic faith with honesty, integrity, and a touch of humor. She is a fellow faith traveler who is refreshingly honest about the messy parts of religion, belief, church, and life. Whether you are in the midst of faith deconstruction, rebuilding, or simply curious about embracing your faith as truly your own, To Rebehold the Stars will be an excellent companion and confidant for your journey."" --Susan Rose, certified spiritual director and founder of Diakonos Solutions ""Because the path of faith deconstruction can feel so lonely and confusing, we need wise guides along the way to remind us we're not alone and help us reimagine what could be. In To Rebehold the Stars, Tiffany Yecke Brooks offers not only deep wisdom but a solid and supportive framework built on tangible practices, honest reflections, expanded theological constructs, and most of all the kind of vulnerability and hope so many are searching for."" --Kathy Escobar, cofounder of The Refuge and author of Faith Shift ""Faith reconstruction is not easy, but this book, written by a gentle yet courageous soul, carefully stokes the dying fire of hope through tender ministrations of soul care in order to lay the groundwork for re-formation. If you have experienced the sorrow that lingers during the night yet you desire the joy that comes with the morning, then I invite you to settle in and rebehold the stars."" --Rob O'Lynn, associate professor of preaching and ministry, Kentucky Christian University ""The thing about your faith falling apart is that it happens without you meaning for it to. The thing about theological rehabilitation is that it only happens if you gird up your loins and get to work. Tiffany Yecke Brooks has done that work, and she's ready to help you do it too, with thoughtful attention to the complexity of surrendering to the mystery of God. So get on up, dust yourself off, and seek the Lord. You've got a good guide here."" --Katie Hays, lead evangelist at Galileo Church ""To Rebehold the Stars invites readers to make courageous choices about their faith, even when the pressure to conform to someone else's version of Christianity feels overwhelming. Once again, Tiffany Yecke Brooks offers a gentle and grounded guide for those ready to embrace a more vibrant, deliberate, and deeply rooted faith. I highly recommend this book for people who are tired of being told what not to believe and are ready to decide what they actually do."" --Angela J. Herrington, author of Deconstructing Your Faith Without Losing Yourself ""In To Rebehold the Stars, Tiffany Yecke Brooks has handed you a comprehensive and practical guide to rebuilding your faith after leaving the nightmare of high-control religion. Adept and wise, she paves a healthy path that helps you reconnect to your real self and focus on a God of wonder and love rather than religious certainty and punishment. Chock full of historical and biblical insights, plus spiritual tools and practices you can utilize, this book will help you heal."" --Michael Camp, author of Faith Funk

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Tiffany Yecke Brooks holds an MA in spiritual formation and a PhD in English. She has taught college-level writing and literature courses and has more than twenty years of experience as a professional editor and writing coach. She has been the lead or contributing author on dozens of books and is the author of Gaslighted by God: Reconstructing a Disillusioned Faith and Holy Ghosted: Spiritual Anxiety, Religious Trauma, and the Language of Abuse.

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