Book Review: Another Gospel? - Alisa Childers

Another Gospel?: A Lifelong Christian Seeks Truth in Response to Progressive Christianity  - Alisa Childers

2020, Tyndale Momentum

Reviewed by Diane Busch

This book is so necessary!  Alisa discusses the progressive movement within the church that tried to take down her long-held beliefs of God, Jesus, the Bible, etc.  I will keep this book as a reference book to refer to when I am asked some of the same hard questions that she answers.  Sometimes we have doubts or need information to back up our faith.  She references writings by many great apologists such as Lee Strobel, Norman Geisler, and Tim Keller.  The lists of credits at the end of the book suggest many more great books to read to support your faith.

In this book Alisa discusses progressive Christianity vs historical Christianity.  And how her faith was at first rocked by the progressives’ questions. This was a catalyst for her to do extensive reading and research to gain the knowledge and proof for what she always knew in her heart was true. 

Book Review: That Sounds Fun - Annie F. Downs

That Sounds Fun : The Joys of Being an Amateur, the Power of Falling in Love, and Why You Need a Hobby  

by Annie F. Downs 

Revell, 2021

Reviewed by Diane Busch

    Annie is open and honest and, of course, full of fun, life and energy.  She reads her own audiobook, which makes sense because so many listeners are used to her voice from her podcast by the same title.  The audiobook includes extra content, such as snippets of podcast interviews with some of the fun people in her life.

    In this book, Annie uses experiences from her own life to spur you on to joy-filled living.  She champions friendship, and emboldens you to connect with others in positive and meaningful ways.  She inspires you to pursue God’s will for your life with joy.  Her energy and happiness is contagious.  But she is also very real and discusses her struggles.  She dispels any negative stereotypes of getting counseling to better yourself and work through issues.

    Above all, the author wants you to find ways to have fun and enjoy life!