Overview

The mystical is making its way into the mainstream once more - our cultural craving for all things transcendent, mysterious, sacred and spiritual is taking centre stage. And that's a great thing. At least, Belle Tindall-Riley, a Gen Z, Christian academic thinks so. Not only does she believe that those cravings for the supernatural are good, but that they're the truest thing about us all. In The Sacred Ache, Belle takes a read of this cultural moment; exploring the spiritual practices that are making their way into the mainstream and seeking to identify the soul-cravings that are fuelling them as well as the ways our culture is distorting them. She then puts the wildest, most mystical and soul-fulfilling aspects of Christianity on display for all to see. Rounding off by honestly and vulnerably explaining why Jesus fulfils every one of her spiritual longings, and then some.

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""The Sacred Ache opens up the deep, hidden and perhaps unexpected mysteries of the Christian path for a generation that may know little about it. Belle Tindall-Riley's book is accessible and entertaining, and always has its feet on the ground. By the end, though, you may find that ground shifting beneath you."" -- Paul Kingsnorth, author of Against The Machine ""Belle Tindall-Riley has achieved a rare feat. She has explained the profound beauty of the Christian faith, drawing in intellectual enquiry about God over many centuries, and presenting it in a fun and accessible - yet no less profound - way. The Sacred Ache will speak to the yearnings of a generation of young people who long for something more but have never had Christianity explained to them in a way that feels relevant. Funny, fascinating and tender, this book feels like a friend sitting down with a cup of tea to tell you the greatest story ever told."" -- Chine McDonald, writer, broadcaster and director of Theos ""Wise, witty and urgent, The Sacred Ache is a call to depth in a time of distraction. Belle’s erudition walks alongside her humanity, and the whole book crackles with excitement."" -- Martin Shaw, author, mythographer and wilderness rites-ofpassage guide

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Belle Tindall-Riley (Author) Belle Tindall-Riley is a biblical scholar, writer, speaker, and podcaster. Based at the Centre for Cultural Witness, she is the writer in residence at Seen and Unseen. She is also a columnist for Premier’s Woman Alive magazine and a contributor for Bible Society, LICC and the Visual Commentary of Scripture. Alongside author and podcaster Justin Brierley, she is co-host of Re-Enchanting, a podcast that ponders whether our supposedly disenchanted world can be re-enchanted with the wonder and mystery of the Christian story. Lauren Windle (In-House Editor) Lauren Windle is a journalist, presenter, public speaker and author of three books. Her first, Notes On Love: Being Single and Dating in a Marriage Obsessed Church was published in 2021 by SPCK. Her second, Notes On Feminism: Being a Woman in a Church Led by Men came out in March 2024 and was covered by Sky, Sunday Morning Live, The Belfast Telegraph, The Church Times and many more. Her third, an activity and prayer book Drawing As Prayer, will be out in October. On 22 April 2014 Lauren got clean and sober from a cocaine and alcohol addiction and became a Christian five days later. She has a degree in Neuroscience and a master’s in Addiction Studies from the UK’s leading addiction research centre at King’s College London. She has run several charity recovery courses for people struggling with addiction and consults for churches hoping to improve their support of those seeking freedom. In 2018, Lauren gave a TEDx Talk about her personal story of addiction and recovery which has now been viewed more than half a million times. She regularly speaks about her experiences on podcasts, in articles, at conferences, events, churches and schools.

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