Shifting Culture

Ep. 138 Amber & Seth Haines - Finding Hope in Times of Despair

Nov 21, 2023

55:28

In this episode, Amber C. Haines, Seth Haines and I talk about their latest book The Deep Down Things, which details the story of Amber’s abuse in the church and her decision to step away. In the despair of loss, confusion, and disillusionment, a lifeline of hope was given. Seth and Amber give us practices and examples of what it looks like to find hope in the times of despair. We talk about calling out the truth of who people are, setting signs that can point to hope, attachment to Christ through adoration, the embodied power of the eucharist, and practicals like trail running and gardening. Join us as we find signs of hope when we are in the pit of despair.

Amber C. Haines is the author of Wild in the Hollow: On Chasing Desire and Finding the Broken Way Home and The Mother Letters.

Seth Haines is the author of Coming Clean (winner of a Christianity Today Book Award of Merit) and The Book of Waking Up. Together with Tsh Oxenreider, he cohosts the podcast A Drink with a Friend.

Amber and Seth have experience speaking at conferences and events. They live in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with their four boys.

Amber & Seth's Book:
The Deep Down Things

Seth's Recommendation:
Only Murders in the Building

Amber's Recommendation:
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

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